Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-04-24
MR.. RANDALL's FUNERAL.

Afser Appropriate Ceremonies ut Washing
ton che Eody of tho Late Samuel j. Ram
dali II Laid to Rest ut Philadelphia.
WASHINGTON. April 18-Yesterday
morning at eight o'clock the coffin en-
closing the remains of MI. Randall was
borne from his home by squad OF Cap
ital police, and deposited in the lecture
room of the Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church. which was appropriately draped.
There it was visited by many OF his
late associates in the House, oy Mr..
Wanamaker and by a large number OF
his friends, neighbors and admirers
About one hour afterwards it was re-
moved to the body of the church and
placed upon a catafalque strewn with
flowers Several beautiful floral decor
atoms were placed near it
The church was crowded with friends
and acquaintances of the deceased, in
Guiding members of the Presidents
family, Cabinet officers, members of the
Senate and House, judges of the Supreme
Court and other distinguished persons
The funeral sermon was preached by
Rev. DIR. Chester. After the services
the casket was borne to the Pennsylva-
mia depot to be taken to Philadelphia.
A deputation from the Grand Army OF
the Republic acted as an escort and
crowds of sympa thetic spectators lined
the route through which the dead states
man was borne on the way to his last
resting place in the Philadelphia ceme-
terry where the deceased members of his
family sleep.
Besides the members and relatives OF
the family who accompanied the re-
mains to Philadelphia were the Senate
and House Congressional committees,
the honorary pallbearers, nearly all the
members of the Pennsylvania delegation
in the House and a number of other
members of the House.
CEREMONIES AT PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA. April 1s.-The funeral
of Hon. Samuel jackson Randall,
the second of the fathers of the
popular branch of the National
Legislature who have been laid at rest
within this commonwealth within the
present calendar year, took place and
was one of the most solemn and quiet
events witnessed in this city for many
day. When the funeral train pulled
up at the Ridge Avenue station of
the Pennsylvania railroad there
were awaiting it. drawn up in
military style, large delegations
from the municipal council from the
Irish National League, Mead post, G. A.
R, the Samuel j. Randall Association,
the James Sage Library Association, the
Continental Democratic Association, the
Young Mems Democratic Battalion, and
many friends of the deceased. Heading
the line which alighted from the train
were Congressman O'Neill, Carlisle,
Buckalew and Harmer, Ex-Governor
Curtin, Postmaster-General Wanamaker,
Messrs. George w. Childs, Anthony
J. Drexel, William v. Mexican, Alex
ander K. Mcclure and others of the
honorary pallbearers Then came
the Congressional delegation con-
sisting on the part of the House
in addition to those included above, OF
Messrs. Holman, Cannon, Mckinley,
Springer, Forney and Kelley. The
Senate was represented by Messrs.
Quay, Allison, Dawes, Voorhees, and
Eustis. Besides there was almost the
entire Congressional delegation from
Pennsylvania; Senator Edmunds, OF
Vermont; Ex-Governor Wallace, OF
Pennsylvania, and Sergeant-at-Arms
Kavanaugh The cortege moved at
once toward West Laurel Hill Gene
terry, headed by the hearse con tanning
the black casket, which was tastefully
covered with flowers of all sorts.
AS the procession marched from the
railway station to the burial place, led
by the Samuel ]. Randall Associa ton,
only the sound of muff1ed drums was
heard. When all had taken position
around the open grave Samuel Randall
and his mother were escorted to seats
/ at the foot of the grave; behind them
came Mr.. and Mrs. Lancaster (Mr. Ran.
dall's eldest daughter), Robert E. Ran
dali and Miss Randall, another daughter
all arrayed in the deepest of mourning
attire. Rev. DIR. Chester. of Wash
ington, recited the burial service and
the casket was opened so that those
present might be permitted to take a
look at the departed statesman. A quar-
tette from the Meade Post No. 1, G. A.
R., sang Remember Now Thy Creator, -
which was followed with a prayer by
the Rev. Henry c. McCook. Chaplain
Bender, of Meade Post No. pronounced
benediction and the quartette, by a
special request sang Nearer Ny God
To Thee
AS the last strains died away Trum.
peter Kearn, of Mead Post No. 1,
stepped up to the head of the grave,
and, amid an almost silence, sounded
the 'taps, which pronounced the mill.
tary good night to our company" and
the floral laden casket was lowered in
the grave. The absence of any public
demonstration and the immense gather.
| ing of people of all walks of life mark
Mr.. RandalPs funeral as one of the no.
table ones in Philadelphia's history.
The flags on all public and many pri.
vate buildings were placed at half-mast
but this was the only outward sign Of
sorrow, it appearing as though all were
content to express their grief in silence.
Will Stanley Renounce America?
| LONDON, April 18.-There is a rumo,
that on Stan1ey's return to England he
will again become British subject, re-
! Stunning his nationality which he relin-
pushed twenty-five years ago in Ameri
F, ca. 1t is stated that the Queen is an
Xious to confer such honors as would be
impossible unless he again became a
British subject 1t is probable tina,
! Stanley will be appointed to Governor
ship in Africa, but not of Congo
A Madman With q Knife.
| CHICAGO, April 1S.-A maniac made a
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