The state herald., 1890-04-18
Death Of Sam. Randall.

WASHINGTON. April i3.-It was II
sad and touching scene at the Randall res
idencc on Capitol Hill when Congressman
Samuel ]. Randall expired at five o'clock
this morning. Around the bedside were
gathered his family his physician, and
Postmaster General Wanamaker, who had
all kept con stant watch during the night
A few moments before death he opened his
eyes, and looking tenderly at his WIFE,
who knelt over him, said in low tone
Mother" word freightod with all the
iondes. rvco!lec;ions OF their long and hap.
py married life, and by which he always
called his wife when none but the family
were near. He looked into her eyes as IL
about to say something more, but seemed
to have no strength left. and ina few nom.
ents he passed away. The watchers saw
that all was over, and the brave wife and
daughter, who nursed and cared for him
during his long illness, could restrain their
feelings no longer, but gave way to their
grief.
Mr.. Randalls death had been expected
any time during the past three days, and
last much longer. Friday night had been
u bad one for the sick man and he had
several sinking spells, from which he
rallied TO the astonishmcnt of the physi-
clans. These, however, left him weaker,
and when morning came, it was evident
his extraordinary vitality had almost left
him. He rested easily ara comfortably
during tho fore part OF the day and the
doctors encouraged the hops that he
might live for several days yet. Shortly
after three O'Clock, however, u marked
| change was noticed and he seemed almost
TO sink away. This spell was worse than
| any Of the preceding ones, and II was
thought the end was ut hand. At six
o'clock he rallied somewhat, but 1t left
him with very little strength and the
doctors became convinced he could hardly
| live through the night. About 800 he had
| another sinking spell, and afterwards his
mind became more clear and bright The
sick man lay In the front room and day
| light wns Just beginning to shed its rays
into the sick room when Mr.. Randall
| opened his eyes aud, after speaking 10 his
wife once, gradually sank away.
At 10 o'clock 10 night MIR. Wanamaker
said the funeral had been fixed for Thnrs
day morning. Tho arrangements will be
| In charge Of u congressional committee, 10
be appointed morrow. Mrs. Randall
prefers that the services be held IN the
Metropolitan Presbyterian church, of which
Mr.. Randall was member, and not in the
House Of Representatives. After the ccrc.
monies the funeral party will take spec
ial train to Philadelphia, where the in
tcrmcnt takes place In the Randall family
vault In Laurel Hill cemetery. A friend
Of Mr., Randall said this evening, when he
| Joined the church two months ago, had he
lived, from what he had said he would un-
| aucstionably have taken IA decided stand
In church matters. His conversion was
the result, of his having leisure time and
he thoroughly studied the questions. He
became thoroughly convinced OF his reed
OF religion, and after that his mind beine
been at any other time. All the family
noticed II.
Major Mckinley SAID: "Thc death OF
Samuel J. Randall takes out OF public life
ono OF the ablcst and purcst Of our states
men. lie was u natural leader OF men. No
man could have been u greater one. As
Speaker he seemed l,ted for the post, was
always firm and rcsolutc Ia party contests,
yet fair and courteous 10 his opponents.
In the great contest Of is;6 no man can
tell what might have happened but for his
strong and clear head. | feel his death n
personal loss'