The age-herald., 1901-06-15
BENEATH THE SOD RESTS ALL
 THAT WAS MORTAL OF THE LATE LAMENTED WILLIAM ]. SANFORD

the auditors first broken by the voice of the minister as he entered, reading, T am the resurrection and the life" etc. The large audience arose and stood with bowed heads, as the casket was conveyed to the chancel. The funeral service was conducted by Rev H. D. Moore, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev A. l.. An- drews of Montgomery, Rev. J. E. Frazer of Montgomery, Revs. Drs. Davis, Purser and Banks of Opelika.
 As the casket rested in front of the chancel, Miss Mattie Greene sung with sweet tenderness, Gods Children are Gathering Home" Dr. Andrews read hymn No. s97 "A Song of the Far Away Land" which was sung by the choir. Rev. Dr. Frazer next read the word of the Lord as recorded in. the 90th Psalm, which was followed by Dr.. Moores read ing lesson from the 16th chapter of Pauls first epistle to the Corenthians. Rev. Dr. Davis offered beautiful prayer, rendering thanks to the Almighty for the example in the beautiful life of the de- ceased and for his indefatigable efforts to purify the state and church. He peti- tioned support of those left behind by His solace of truth and grace.
 A quartette rendered, There is Rest for the Weary" and Dr. Moore arose to deliver a eulogy.
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 'Tf we had the time, and this were the opportunity, we would have many tributes to the memory of our now glorifed Gov ernor by the ministers and distinguished gentlemen present. but the time is not now said the minister.
 Tn beginning his remarks, Dr. Moore quoted the headlines of newspaper, in announcing the Governors death, Ala bama's beloved Governor succumbs to dis ease at last" He said this was the just tribute, love, the highest tribute of all tributes. Wise, prudent and stateman- like, the Governor was the beloved of all the people. No man could doubt this when they had seen the demonstrations that had been witnessed since the death of the Governor. Throngs had bowed in rever- ence as the remains had been moved from Tuscaloosa. At the state capital thousands had manifested their feelings, and great crowds had gathered at his home to re- ceive the remains and standing in silence they had shown the devotion nf their hearts and admiration for the man.
 The minister said he would read an ex- tract from tribute written by one of the noblest of Governor Samford's predeces- sors, Thomas G. Jones, and he read as follows:
 Governor Samford's death is calami- ty. He came into power at time when the people greatly desired surcease of political strife, and longed for the eleva- ton of the standards of political morality His gentleness, ability and puricy of character made him the man for the hour and the people instinctively called him into their service. He came up to the full measure of their expectations. It needed no oath to seal his conservation to the great trust. Highmndedness character ized all his public and private acts. and none were tinged with envy, ranlice or unworthy thought of self. He Wds no- ble exemplar of all that Governor ought to be-. What he did and how he did it, will live In far-off times to inspire and warn those who come after him in the office.
 Ills only fault, If fault 1t be, was en extreme consciousness, which so feared to do wrong that at times he hesitated unduly before taking a posi- tion; but when once convinced where his duty lay, he would have gone to the stake rather than fail to perform It. His character and talents entitled him to aspire to any position, but he seemed totally unconscious of his worth; and he sometimes halted in pursuit of political distinction, lest in a great public of flee he might not come up to his own measure of fitness"
 The speaker said this was indeed a beautiful tribute from one who would himself go from his state before he would fail to perform a faithful duty.
 The minister next reviewed the life of the deceasd from early boyhood. He said that Governor Samford's first service to the State was in 1S'j when as delegate in the constitutional convention he had had much to do with the shaping of the instrument adopted by that body. The speaker spoke personally of the great struggle for the nomination for Congress from the third district when the conven- tion was held at Eufaula, and told of how after casting 240 fruitless ballots, the