Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1890-04-17


comfort the afflicted family, and at
length succeeded in inducing them to
retire and try to refresh themselves with
sleep.
The news of Mr.. Randall's death be-
came quite generally known during the
dav. 1t was expected and therefore was
not so much OF shock as it otherwise
would have been. A large number Of
persons called at the residence during
the day to express their coincidence
They were received by Mr.. Lancaster,
the son-ln-law. The President and
Mrs. Harrison sent basket of flowers,
with note expressing their deep SYM
pathy with the family. Speaker Reed
called during the afternoon to express
mis- regrets and to learn the wishes Of
Mr. Lancaster that he could carry out
the wishes OF the family in all things.
Among the other callers were Secre-
tary Blaine, ex-senator Ferry of Michf-
gan, who stood next to Mr.. Randall
during the electoral count proceedings,
ex-Speaker Carlisle, Representatives
.Breckinrldge Of Kentucky, Springer Of
Illinois, and many others. Sergeant-at-
arms Holmes called and took charge OF
the remains for the house OF representa-
tives. They were embalmed and placed
In casket in the room in which Mr..
Randall died. II is said that the dead
man presents life like appearance ex-
cept he is emaciated and wasted to a
remarkable degree.
The expression OF regret at Mr..
Randalls death was universal and sim
cere. None paid him higher tribute and
respect than his Democratic colleagues
In the House who differed with him
vitality upon one of the most important
measures in Congress. Representative
Roger Q. Mills had not heard of Mr..
Randall's death when q reporter called
and asked his opinion OF Mr.. Randall.
Mr.. Mills spoke feellngly and earnestly.
"He was very great man." said he, "a
man OF utiimpeachable integrity and d
natural born leader OF men. He had
more of the elements of leadership than
any man with whom l have come in
con tact since have been In public
life"
Speaker Reed said: "ft would be use-
less to try to express in few words the
sense OF great loss which we all feel in
Mr.. Randall's death. NY esteem for him
was very great and have always had
and expressed the highest admiration
for his steadfastness and courage. He
was good friend, brave man, and a
statesman beyond reproach."
Mr.. Carlisle, who was Just returning
| from a visit to the Randall residence,
said: "My personal acquaintance with
| Mr.. Randall began when entered the
Forty-hfth Congress in October. 1877.
Ever since then our relations have been
not only friendly, but quite intimate.
Although we differed widely upon some
| very important subjects, we never al
lowed these differences to interfere with
| our friendship. / think his death is a
| great loss to his party and TO the coun-
| try, and that he deserves to be remem.
bered for great many important public
services"
] Samuel J. Randall was born in Phila-
delphia Oct. 10, 1923. His father was
| Josiah Randall, a lawyer OF high stand
ing in that city, and his mother was Ann
Worrall, daughter OF Gen. Joseph
| Worrall, Democratic leader in the
time of Jefferson. After receiving an
academic education young Randall en-
tered into mercantile life, but he show.
cd an early taste for politics, and when
/ quite young was elected a member oI
the city council at Philadelphia. lie
served four years in that capacity and
was afterward elected to a term in the
State Senate.
From this time forward the history ol
Samuel j. Randall Is part OF the his
tory Of his State and Of the Nation,
The funeral will take place Thursday