Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-14
RANDALL'S DEMISE.
The Circumstances OF the
Statesman's Death.
His End was Peaceful in the
Extreme.
His Last Word, Mother" Spoken to
His Faithful Wife.
History of His Eminent Public Services
Funeral Arrangements-Trib
to His Worth.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

Associated Press Dispatches.
WASHINGTON, April 13.-It was sad
and touching scene at the Randall resi-
dence on Capitol hill when Congressman
Samuel j. Randall expired at 5 O'Clock
this morning. Around the bedside were
gathered the family, physicians, Robert
S. Randall, his brother, and Postmaster
General Wanamaker, who had all kept
constant watch during the night. A few
minutes before his death he opened his
eyes, and, looking tenderly at his wife
said in low voice, Mother" word
filled with all the fondest recollections
of their loving and happy married life,
and by which he always called his wife
when none but the family were near.
He looked into her eyes as if about to say
something more, but seemed to have no
strength left, and in few moments he
passed away. The watchers saw that
all was over, and the brave wife and
daughter, who had nursed and cared
for him during his long illness, could
restrain their feelings no longer, but
gave way to their grief.
The Struggle With Death.
RandalPs death had been expected
any time during the past three days,
and the family and friends knew he
could not last much longer. Friday
night was bad one for the sick man,
and he had several sinking spells from
which he rallied to the astonishment of
his physicians. These, however, left
him weaker, and when morning came it
WAS evident his extraordinary vitality
had almost left him. He rested easily
and comfortably during the fore part of
the day, and the doctors encouraged the
hope that he might live several days.
Shortly after 3 O'Clock, however, a
seemed almost to sink away. This spell
was worse than any of the preceding
ones, and it was thought the end was at
hand. At 6 O'Clock he rallied some
what but he was left with very
little strength, and the doctors
became convinced that he could
hardly live through the night. About
$3.50 he had another sinking spell and
afterwards his mind became more clear
and bright. The sick man lay in the
front room, and daylight was just be-
ginning to shed its rays into the sick
room, when he opened his eyes, and
after speaking to his wife once, gradu-
ally sank away.
Around him were Mrs. Randall, Miss
Susan Randall, Mrs. Lancaster, his mar
ried daughter, and her husband, Samuel
Randall, Jr., DIR. Mallan and Postmaster
General Wanamaker. The shock was
especially severe to Mrs. Randall and
her daughter Susan who nursed the hus-
band and father through his illness of
almost two years. duration. Postmas-
ter-General Wanamaker and others at
length succeeded in inducing them to
retire to try to refresh themselves with
sleep.
History of His Illness.
RandalPs illness dates back about five
years. When DR.. Mallan, who attended
him throughout his late illness, was first
called to treat him 70, gout on July 9th,
almost two years ago, Randall was
seized with violent diarrhea and
hemorrhage during the night, due to
hastily eating dish of ice cream and
berries during the day This hemorrhage
was 80 severe that it completely pros
trated him and his life was in imminent
danger DIR. Mallan had seen for time
previous to this that Randall was being
troubled with what he supposed to be
hemorrhOids. The diarrh9a caused the
disease to assume an acute form, and it
was found that he suffered from an ex-
.tensive and malignant abscess. Randall
rallied and grew stronger and was get
ting along fairly well until last Febru-
ary, when he had a severe rigOr, brought
on probably by the weather. This rigor
was accompanied by severe abdominal
pains and symptoms of peritonitis.
From this time exhaustion began to set
in and the sick mans course was down.
ward.
Up to short time ago Randall had
confidence in his ability to pull through,
and told congressional visitor that he
was mending and would be able to re-
sumo his congressional duties.
He Died in the Lord.
He joined the Presbyterian church
about two months ago, Mr.. Wanamaker
having spoken to him ON the subject.
DIR. Chester was his pastor, and will
probably conduct the funeral services in
this city.
The news of Randalrs death became
quite generally known during the day.
1t was expected, and therefore not so
much of a shock as it otherwise would
have been. A large number of persons
called at the residence during the day to
express condolences. President and
Mrs. Harrison sent basket of flowers
with a note expressing deep sympathy
Speaker Reed called during the after
noon to express his regrets and learn
the wishes Of the family with respect to
the funeral services Among other
callers were Secretary Blaine, ex-senator
Ferry, of Michigan, who stood next to
Randall during the electoral count pro-
ceedings, ex-Speaker Carlisle, Repre-
sentatives Breckenridge, of Kentucky,
Springer, of Illinois, and many others.
The remains have been embalmed and
placed in a casket. 1t is said the dead
man presents life-like appearance,
except that he is emaciated to remark
able degree.
Funeral Arrangements.
At 10 o'clock tonight Mr.. Wanamker
said the funeral had been fixed for
Thursday morning The arrangements
will be in charge of Congressional
committee, which will be appointed to-
morrow. Mrs. Randall prefers that the