The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
PHILADELPHIA JOINS WASHINGTON
In Rendering Funeral honors to
Samuel J. Randall.
Or. Chester's Eloquent Tribute ts
the Dead Statesman.
Large Numbers Attend the Services
IN Goth Cities.

the remains of Mr.. Randall was borne from his
house this morning by squad of Capitol police
and deposited in the lecture room of the Metro
politan Presbyterian church, which was approprl-
ately draped
There it was visited by many OF his late as:
ciates in the House and by large number Of his
friends, neighbors and admirers.
Afterward it was removed to the body Of the
church and placed upon catafalque strewn with
flowers. Several beautiful floral decorations were
placed near it; one in the shape of an obelisk,
and another showing an arch spanning a cross.
At $50 the carriages with the family and imme-
dste friends reached the church, and az Mrs.
Randall. leaning on the arm of her husbands
Miss Susan, the only son and namesake of the
dead statesman, and other relations, moved up
the aisle to the sea- reserved for them in the
right centre, they were preceded by DR.. Ches er
wearing a long white scarf and reciting the open
ing to the burial service, 81 am the resurrection
and the life."
Soon afterward the members of the Joint com
mittee OF the two Houses. also wearing white
scarfs, entered the church and took their seats in
tne lett centre, the front row being occupied by
four OF Mr.. Randall's Oldest friends and col.
Leagues, Messrs. ONeill, Carlisle, Mckinley and
Holman.
A little back of the Joint committee sat Mr.. and
Mrs. Blaine, and near to them Vice President and
MRS. Morton, Mrs. Harrison, escorted by Mr. Hal
tGrd, the PRESIDENTS private secretary, and Chief
was Ia another part Of the church. A large num-
per OF senators and members OF the House, in
eiiuaing ciu lne speaker and many ex-members, were
also I present. deputation OF about 80 uniform.
ed members of the Grand Army of the Republic
OF Philadelphia was in the church and afterward
acted as an escort to the funeral procession. The
great Dulk of the congregation was composed of
Mr. kandalPs friends and neighb0rs who loved
hlm and sincerely mourned his death.
ter; who attended Mr. Randall in his last illness,
ana VINO PAID high tribute to his many virtues.
AmlE1hg !!lEhgg. other her. things DR.: Chester said;
, lnoSe VINO knew him ultimately recognized
tne tact tnat long before his last sickness his
mind mad turned TO serious reflections Reared in
youth under the influence of the gospel, coming
for religion which revealed itself in his attend
ance on the church, in his conscientious obser-
vance OF me sabbath in his fuel ty to his domes
ucltes, In his interest in all Christian charities.
however men might differ from him IN opinions,
ali recognized the rugged hont sty of his charac-
iied hv brieS -tat ms hands could never ee sui
yet with all this morality # life, Mr.. Randall
realized that he needed that preparation OF heart
cleanSeth from all sin, and by that Holy Spirit
winch can sanctify the soul. Therefore was it
tnat after calm reflection he made the request to
@ 6e Daptized and be received into the church of
Christ. This step was taken at time when, how
ever anxious his friends were about his recovery
ne himself fullylexPected to return to active life
ne once remarked to his family: Il know that
God has given me influence among my fellow
men, and as have now prospect OF recovery, l
ample on the side of Christianity
1T was touching scene when more than three
mouths since he made profession of his faith in
ChTlst, was baptized and partook OF the sacrement
Of the Lords Supper. Though Frustrated on his
COUCH with that strong will which ever charac-
terlzed his actions. be made the last effort of his
lie TO rise from his couch to receive the baptisB
al rites. He devoutly partook OF the emblems of
the Dody and blood of the Saviour. The little
company com Of his family and friends there assem-
pied heard that voice which had often rung
through legislative halls speaking in accents of
grateful love of the blessed Saviour, who had
brought salvation to his soul That strong res
take the yoke of Christ, and he whom men de-
lighted to honor confessed himself to be sinner
saved by grace. Truly in his case the promise
was fulfilled Take my yoke and learn of Inc, and
ye shall find rest for your soul'
In that hour great load seemed lifted off his
mind. H passed through weeks of the severest
bodily pain, he fought nobly courageously, hoDe-
fuy, the battle with the disease, yet he bore his
suffering with beautiful Christian patience. The
bedside, were his greatest c,mfort.
For few days before his death he was not
able TO rouse himself owing to the peculiar nature
OF his disease but at the last his mind reasserted
it natural force. On a Sabbath, Just as the morn
ing broke, just as the bells in a neighboring
church were calling its worshippers, the summons
to enter the Sabbath of eternal rest. 1t found
him all prepared for his soul was washed in that
blood which cleanseth from all sin and sanctihed
by thai spirit which can fit a child of earth for an
abundant entrance into heaven"
After brief address by Mr.. Milburn, the Chap
lain Of the House, the anthem ''Still, Still With
Thee" was sung; the benediction was pro-
nounced, the body was reverently borne from the
church, the funeral procession was formed, and
slowly moved down to, and through the Capitol
grounds and by PENNSYLVANIA avenue to the sta
tlon OF the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The
deputation from the Grand Army Of the Re
thetic spectators lined the route through which
the dead statesman was borne on the way to his
last resting place in the Philadelphia Cemetery,
where the decea sed members of his family sleep.
The Senate and House Congressional Commit
Tees the honorary pail bearers, nearly all the
members OF the Pennsylvania delegation in the
House, accOmpanied the remains TO Philadelnhia.