The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-04-15


Samuel Jackson Randall was hsru n Ph,ia.
asiphia. Oct. 10. fszs. He waa the son 81 4
wsh-known lawyer ana democratic politician
ok thaf city was educated as q merchant ana
affer being four times sleet a 10 the city conn.
oil and once TO the state asnate. was sept ID
congress. taking his seat Dec !, Isss He hsa
aimee represented without snternfssion
the only democratic district III pnila-
asiphta. He served on the committees
on banking. rules and eieetlona. distinguished
hsmsalf ~ hfa speeches against the force ssffY7n
1915, was candidate for speaker III the next
year, and was appointed chairman of che e0m-
mites on appropriations. lie gained credit Nv
ais success IN enrsailsng expenditures by en-
fofeing systefn 81 PROPORTIONAL reduction la
fne appropriations. and on tbs death OF Michael
=. hsfr. was elected speakss Dec 4, 1sve. ne |
was reelected spaakeF in the two following |
e0ngFessess serving ia that capacity tall March /
=. issI DR.. Randall ha@ borne . conspaonous /
Part in the dsbssss On the tariff IS the leader Of
fhs protectaonist wing of the democrats party. /
Fssiias IN Washington.
wAsHrxoros Aprli Ii.
The news of Randalas death became
quite generally known during the day. II
was expected and therefore vas nos 40
much Of shock ~ II otherwise would
have been. large number or persons
called af The fssisi~nea dnrfne the Oar q
express condolences. The president and
Mrs. Harrison sent . basket OF flowers
with note expressing deep sympathy.
Speaker Reed called during the afternoon
TO express his regrets aud 10 learn the
wishes OF the family with respect to The
funeral services. Among othsr callers
were Secretary Blaine, on Sc nator
Ferry, of Michigan. who stood next 10
Randall during the electoral eouul pro-
ceetiings: ex-spoaker Carlise, Representa-
tives Brsckinridge, OF Kentucky, springer,
Of Illinois, and many others.
The remains have been embaImsd and
placed In caskst and II In said the dead
man presents iifeliks appearance, except
that he IL emaciated and wasted to . re-
markabIe degree.
The expressions OF regret at Randall's
death are numerous and sincere. None
paid him higher tribute of admiration
aud respect than bis democratic colleagues
in the house who differed with him vitality
upon one Of the moat important measures
la congress.
Eaaogassie Meeting.
wAaHnoros. April H. Fl
largely attended mealing OF friends of |
the late Samuel ]. Randall was held this
morning, TO take appropriate action on hts
death.
The venerable sx-aov. Curtin. or
Pennsylvania. was ssleefed ~ the chair |
man OF The meeting, and !. " cracraft, Of !
Pennsylsania, and n. w. Rhodes. OF kew I
YORK. acted ~ secretaries. doy, Curtin,
who was the lifelong friend Of Randall, !
made most feeling address, In calling the
assembly TO order, aud spoke Of the de-
ceased Ia the terms OF tsnderest sndsar-
ment. Il
A committee on resolutions was APP
pointed and reported ssa of resolutions
setting forth the nations loss La the death 7
OF Randall. speeches enlogistic OF RAN /
daIl's high character. lofty ambition, hon Z
est purposes. pure and exalted manhood, !
and courageous devotion to convictions.
wers made By Conpressman MoCraxy, Of
Kentucky, Blount, OF Georgia, and John
Rogers. Of Kansas, Commissioner Bragg, Z
of Alabama, and others.
Memorial III the House.
An air Of sadness prevailed in The house i
when the speakers gayel called that body
to order. 'DrapeG In black and ornamenfed /
with handsome floral design, the seat
long occupied By Mr. Randall recalled 10 | !
the members the facs that their olsl .ol. !
league had passed away forever.
eFayon portrait Of ex-speakes hung In 1
the lobby, was also tasasfully araped with i
emblems Of mourning.
In his prayer ths chaplain naaie 4 touch. ,
ing Hslnsion 70 the dead congressman. ana | ,
when be bad concluded O'NeiIi, oh Penn
syivania. said:
n rise ~ announce the death Of INV /
colleague, tha Hon. Samuel \. Randall.
who died yesterday morning. This an |
nouncemsnt is exceedingly painful TO me.
He aud \ have bean intimate, familia
friends. de started In life at u years pf ]
age, full man tn every respect, intellsc-
tmaiiy and politically, and one who had the
element Of supreme leadership which in