Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-17

This hemorrhage was so severe IS
to completely PROSTATE him and
his life was in imminent danger.
DR.. Mallan says for some time previous
to this Mr.. Randall had been troubled
with what he supposed were hemor-
rhoids. The diarrhmRl attack caused
the disease to assume an active form ),
and it was found he was suffering from
an extensive and
MALIGNANT ABsCEsS.
This caused serious hemorrhages which
greatly depleted his system and left him
weak and emaciated. He put himself
permanently under the physician IS care,
and Dr.. Mallan has attended him con-
stantlY while he was in this city, DR..
Lincoln, physician of great repute in
this city, being called into consultation
occasionally. Mr.. Randall rallied and
grew stronger, and was getting along
fairly well until last February, when he
had a severe rigor, brought on probably
by the weather. This rigor was
accompanied by severe abdominal
pains, and there were symptoms of peri
tonetis From this time exhaustion be-
gan to set in, and the sick man s course
was downward Septicamonia was also
present, and a chill and severe diarrhea
about two weeks ago brought the case
TO A CRITICAL STAGE.
Up to a short time ago Mr.. Randall
had confidence in his ability to pull
through his sickness, and told his con-
gressional visitors he thought he was
mending and would be able to resume
his congressional duties. He Joined the
Presbyterian church about two months
ago. Mr.. Wanamaker spoke to him on
this subject, and Mr.. Randall replied
that he had been thinking of this matter
for some time and would like to
become a member of the church.
Arrangements were effected by which
he entered the Metropolitan Presbyterian
church on Capitol Hill. DR.. Chester is
pastor and will probably conduct the
funeral services in this city.
CONDoLENCE.
The news Of Mr.. Randar's death be-
came known generally through the day
1t was expected and therefore was not so
much of shook as it otherwise would
have been. A large number of persons
called at the residence during the day to
express coincidence, and they were re-
ceived by Mr.. Lancaster, the son-in-
law. President and Mrs. Harrison sent
q basket of flowers with note express
ing their deep sympathy with the family.
Speaker Reed called during the after
noon to express his regrets and learn the
wishes of the family with respect to the
funeral services. He informed Mr..
Lancaster he would carry out the wishes
of the family in all things. Among the
| other callers were Secretary Blaine, ex-
Senator Ferry of Michigan, who stood
next to Mr.. Randall during the electoral
count proceedings, ex-Speaker Carlisle,
Representatives Breckenridge of Ken
lucky, Springer of Illinois and many
others. Sergeant alarms Holmes called
AND TOOK CHARGE OF THE REMAINS
for the house Of representatives. They
were embalmed and placed in a casket
in the room in which Mr.. Randall died.
1t is said the man presents a life-like
appearance, except that he is emaciated
and wasted to remarkable degree.
Expressions of regret at MIR. Randall s
death were universal and sin
cere. None paid him higher
tributes of admiration and re-
specU than his Democratic colleagues
in the house who differed with him vitality
upon one of the most important measures
in congress.
REPRESENTATIVE ROGER Q. MILLS
had not heard of Mr.. Randall s death
when an Associated Press reporter called
about l CLOCK and asked his opinion of
Mr.. Randall. Mr.. Mills spoke feelingly
and earnestly. He was very great
man, - said he, ga man of unimpeacha-
BILE integrity and a natural born leader
of men. He had more of the elements
of leadership than any man l have come
in contact with since 1 have been in pub
lie life. Nothing but his views on the
tariff could have prevented him from
being the leader of the Democratic
party. If it had not been for
that he would have been nominated
for president in 1876 and, - said Mr..
been elected and seated, for he
WOULD HAVE ASSERTED HIS RIGHTS,
but when he believed his opinions were
right he never would change them, no
matter what might happen. l never
saw such remarkable determination.
When he set his lips and bent down that
great jaw of his, nothing could change
him. Why, when our tariff bill was up,
I pleaded with him, urged and begged
him to make some concession and COM
promise, but he believed he was
right and could not be moved.
When all his party except Sowden and
one of two others had come over he still
held out and could not be moved
That was the only thing on
which We differed. There is moth
ing good and great you cannot say
for me about Mr.. Randall. I esteemed
him highly. My feelings toward him
were of the kindest, and 1 had great ad-
miration and personal attachment for
him.
AT 10 clock tonight Mr.. Wanama-
ker said the funeral had been fixed for
Thursday morning. The arrangements
will be in charge of a congressional COM
mittee TO be appointed to-mor-
row. Mrs. Randall prefers that
the services be held in the church
of which Mr.. Randall was member and
not in the house of representatives. This
church is the Metropolitan Presbyterian
church, DR.. Chester, pastor, corner of
Fourth and B streets. 8 or 10 o 'clock
will be the hour fixed for the services.
After the ceremonies the funeral party
will take a special train over the Penn
sylvania railroad to Philadelphia, where
the interment will take place in the Ran
dali family vault i'll Laurel Hill ceme-
terry. Brief services viii be held there.
The train is not expected to go into the
city, but will stop at Ridge avenue
church.