The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-04-18
RANDALL'S FUNERAL
SIMPLE BUT IMPRESSIVE AND
AFFECTING SERVICES.
\ Pathetic Story Of How Mr.. Randall
Professed COnversiOn--D distinguished ed
Attendance and EscOrts-.The Re.
mains Carried TO Philadelphia.
(By United Prcssl


Attendance and EscOrts-.The Re.
mains Carried TO PhiIadelphia.
(By United Press)
WASHINGTON, ID O., April 17.-The
funeral services over the remains OF Hon.
samuel j. Randall took place this morn
ing at the Metropolitan Presbyterian
church, corner 4th and b streets, s. E.
Shortly after eight o'clock the body,
enclosed In plain cloth covered caszet,
with silver trimmings, was taken from
the Randall residence to the church,
gbsre il .as viewed for an hour by large
uurp 5ers Of people. The casket rested
on Vstafalque in front Of the minister's
platform, which was draped in black.
Floral tributes from the Samuel Jackson
Randall association, ot Philadelphia, and
trom lumber OF other organizations
Vi ere placed to the right and left OF the
oulpit desk. The casket was covered
with large punches of lilies of The valley
and broad palm leaves.
About half past nine o'clock, Mrs.
Randall escorted by her son Samuel,
n.r daughters, Mrs @. G.. Lancaster
aud Mss Susie Randall; Mr. Randall's
brothe, from Philadelphia, and men,
bers OF his family, entered the church
and were escoftsd to seats on the left
centre aisle, directly behind the casket.
Secretary and Mrs. Blaine soon af
serwards came, followed by Vice Presi-
ltGt Morton, Chief Justice Fuller and
Mrs. Fuller; Mrs. Harrison and Mr.. E.
". HSliard; Speaker Reed and a large
aumber o. Senators and Representa-
tiYes, many of whom We're accompanied
1y members of their families.
A detachment of comrades from the
department Of the Potomac 6. A. r.
occupied seats TO the left of the pulpit.
shortly after ten o'clock the House
and Senate committees, wearing broad
yhsls sashes, entered the church and
we're escorted to the seats to the left of
he Bandaii family. With them came
he honorary pail bearers wearing black
sashes.
The Congressional committee consist
al OF Senator's Quay, Dawes, Voorhees,,
s.lstis and Allison and Representatives
O'Neil, of Pennsylvania; Carlisle, of
9eutucky; Mckinley, of Ohio; Forney,
OF Alabama; Holman, OF Indiana; Har
mer. of Pennsylvania: Cannon, or Hi
lois, and Springer, of Illinois. The
4onary pail bearers were Messrs. George
a. Childs, Mr. A. s. Drexel, Col. Alex
audef b. Mcclure, Postmaster Genera
Wanamaker and Hon. Wm. McMullen
all OF Philadelphia; Mr.. Chas. A. Dana
Hon. Andrew g. Curtin, Hon. A. 2
ulrman, Hon. W. W. Sowden, Hon
!A.ues II. Blount, Hon. John l.. Barbour
and Hon. Dallas Sanders.
Coy. Curtin was not present, but tele
Iraphed that he would join the funera
party at Wilmington.
The services we're opened with th'
HYMN. Lead Kindly Light" by tn
schubert quartette of male singers, &C
aompanied by the organ.
When the quartette had concluded
Rev DR.. Milburn, the blind chaplain o
he House of Representatives., arose an
yecited verses from the 18th chapter o
ST Paul, beginning: "But now Is Chris
risen from the deadW He conclude
the selection with prayer IN which b
mplored Divine comfort for the Athlete
widow, aud her family in the loss of th
loving husband whom he characterize
AZ 8 patriot and statesman, a lover {
his coultry, and servant of the peopl
Rev. DR.. John Chester, the pastor
he church, then announced that II
hy,nn "Jus, as ala Without one Plea,
a fayorite Of Mr.. Randall'5 would
sung. The congregation joined in Il
singing and when the last strains Of ii
organ had died away, DR.. Chester IN
sery impressing manner delivered Il
'uGsgal sermon.
He sSoke of the religious side of N
Randalrs life; Of his rugged honest
how, on his dying couch, he devout
partook of the enblems of the body ri
blood of the Saviour. The little col
pany OF his family and friends there 6
sembled, heard that voice which b
often rung through the legislative hal
speaking in accents Of gratifed love
.nat Blessed One who had brought 8
sation to his soul. That strong, resolr
man bowed as meekly as little child
take the yoke of Christ, and he wht
men delighted to honor, confessed nj
self TO be O sinner saved by grace.
At the conclusion of the sermon,
blind Chaplain told eloquently and
ptessiyely of an incident in the lives
Mr. Randall and Postmaster Gene
Wananaker. He mentioned no nam
but made it obvious to his audience
whom he referred.
His story was that of q young m
who, years ago, had conducted religit
meetings in neighboring city. One
the frequent hearers was distinguish
looking man, whose striking prese
and keen eye made the yor
exhorter feel abashed and nervo
Three montha ago." said the chapla
those men met again" DR.. Melbl
then described the scene. when
Randall, on his sick bed, and in
presence Of Mr.. Wanamakcr, profes
conversion.
While DR.. Milburn was reciting
incident, the Postmaster br
down, and sobbed like child.
After the choir had sung, when
Purple Morning Breaketh," Mr.. \
burn pronounced the benediction.
The casket was then borne from
church by detachment of capitol
llcemeu, preceded by the escort Of
Grand Army Of the Republic, Cong