Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-14

his sickness, and told a Congressional visI-
tor that he thought he was mendlng ana
that he would be able to resume his Con-
gressional duties. He Joined the Presoyte-
rian church about two months ago. MI.
Wanamaker spoke to him on this subject,
and Mr.. Randall replied that he had been
thinking of this matter for some time ana
would like to become a member OF the
church. Arrangements were effected bv
which he entered the Metropolitan Presby-
terian Church, on Capitol Hill. Or. Ches-
ter is the pastor and will probably conduct
the funeral services in this city.
The news of Mr.. Randall's death became
quite generally known during the day. 1t
was expected, and there fore was not so much
a shock as 1t otherwise would have been. A
large number of persons called at the resi-
dence during the day to express their con-
dolences. They were received by Mr.. Lam
caster, the son-in-law. The President and
Mrs. Harrison sent basket of flowers with
a note expressing their deep sympathy with
the family. Speaker Reed called during
the forenoon to express his regrets and to
learn the wishes of the family with respect
to the funeral services, and informed Mr..
Lancaster that 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, Repre-
sentative Breckenridge, of Kentucky; Re-
preventative Springer. of Illinois, and many
others.
IN CHARGE OF THE HOUSE.
Sergeant-at-Arms Holmes called and took
charge OF the remains for the House of Rep
resentatives. They were embalmed and
placed in a casket in the room in which Mr..
Randall died. Up to late hour this after
noon no definite arrangements for the fu-
neral had been decided upon, but it is prob
able that the interment will take place in
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia.
Theexpression of regret at Mr.. Randall's
death was universal and sincere. None
paid him higher tributes of admiration and
respect than his Democratic colleagues in
the House who differed with him upon one
of the most important measures in Congress.
Representative Roger Q. Mills had not
heard of Mr.. Randall's death when a re-
Randall. Mr.. Mills spoke feelingly and
earnestly.
"He was very great man." said he,
ga man of unimpeachable integrity and
natural born leader of men. He had more
of the elements Of leadership than any man
1 have come in contact with since l have
been in public life. Nothing but his views
of 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.. Mills, with emphasis, che would have
been
ELECTED AND SEATED,
for he would have asserted his rights.
But when he believed his opinions were
right he would never change them no
matter what might happen. l never saw
such remarkable determination, when he
set his lips and brought 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 concessions and compromise,
but he believed he was right and could not
be moved. When all his party, except
Sowden and one or two others. had come
over he still held out and would not move.
That was the only thing on which we differed.
There is nothing good and great you cannot
say for me about Randall. esteemed him
highly, my feelings toward him were of the
kindest, and 1 had great admiration and
personal attachment for him."
Speaker Reed said: SIT would be useless
to try to express in few words the sense of
the great loss which we all feel in Mr.. Ran
dalls death. He was good friend, brave
man and statesman beyond reproach.''
INTIMATE FRIENDS.
Mr.. Carlisle, who was just returning from
a visit to the Randall residence, said: "My
personal acquaintance with Mr.. Randall
began when 1 entered the Forty-fifth Con-
,ress in October. 1877. Ever since then our |
relations have been no! only friendly, but |
luite intimate. Although we differed wide |
v upon some very important subjects. we |
never allowed these differences to interfere |
with our friendship. 1 have always re-
yarded him as an honest man in public life,
and he was undoubtedly a man who had |
strong convictions and the courage to stand |
bv them. 1 think that his death is a great |
loss to his party and to the country, and |
hat he deserves to be remembered for a |
great many important public services
At 10 o'clock tonight Mr.. Wanamaker |
said the funeral had been fixed for Thursday |
The arrangements will be in !!
,harge Of a Congressional committee to be |
appointed tomorrow morning. Mrs. Ran |
lall prefers that the services shall be held |
n the church of which Mr.. Randall was a |
member, and not in tie House of Repre-
entatives.
RANDALI,'s CHURCH.
This church is the Metropolitan Presby-
erian Church, DR.. Chester, pastor, at the |
corner OF Fourth and B streets, S. E. Nine
II 10 o'clock will be the hour fixed for the
ervices. After the ceremonies the funeral
,arty will take a special train over the
Railroad to Philadelphia,
where the interment will take place in the
amily vault in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Brief services will be held there. The train
s not expected to go into the city, but will
top at the Ridge avenue church.
A friend of Mr.. Randall's said this even
ng that when he Joined the church two
months ago Mr.. Randall fully expected to
ecover. Had he lived, from what he had
aid, he would unquestionably have taken a
tand in church matters. His conversion
Tas the result of his having leisure time
nd had been as thoroughly studied pv him
S an appropriation bill. There was no
ham about this, as there was no sham about
samuel Randall in anything. He became
thoroughly convinced of his need of reli-
ion and after that, his mind being at rest,
e became happier than he had been at any
ther time. All the family noticed it.
A very accurate and complete sketch of
Ir. Randall appeared in last Saturdays
DISPATCH.
PITTSBURGERS MOURN THEIR LOSS.