The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-01

1eIlect. Although past what IL called
ehe prime Of life. his natural strength u
not abated, and indeed physically and
mentally mis- fellow townsnen regard him
as a giant. As be walks rapidly mp the
street greetings shower on HIM from all
sides. An old resident whose long ac-
ouaintance warrants familiarity says
"Hello Horace: how's things at Des
Noincsy" and gets for reply, "Well, jim,
they're moving smoothly, except for you
Republicans" Then they smile and part
The digniGcd, elderly gentleman contin-
ues on bis way, responding 20 numerous
salutes OF Good evening, governor, unui
he reaches the gate to yard on west SeY-
enth street i'm which stands large ono
story cottage At the door a beautiful
young woman greets him.
"Jessica.
papa"
The door closes and Horace Boies twice
rovernor Of Iowa, has shut ont care, trou-
bic and the strifes Of this world until the
ensuing Monday morning
II il customary, or was until OF late 10
speak of Grover Cleveland as the Man Of
Destiny" Out this way, and in fact
throughout the west, the same phrase IS
being applied to Governor Boles. The
Democrats of Iowa simply idolize him, for
he has led them from the wilderness Of de
feat through which they had wandered
since 1874. The Republicans have no word
10 say against him, and in fact so far as
have talked with them, seem TO rejoice In
the possibility Of having fair stand up
FIGHT next fall with an honorable OppO-
ncnt the idea being in this vicinity that
the Chicago convention absolutely cannot
avoid putting lowa's favorite son on tho
national ticket either in first or second
place.
IL was Just before BOies' second election
that Chairman Hunter, Of the Democratic
state executive committee, remarked, IF
the governor wins this trip, he will be
headed for Washington in November Of
1892 "
There seems TO be a possibility Of this
prophecy being fulfilled.
| have spoken OF the governors home as
"a large ono story cottage" That Is a de-
scription that hardly describes. it is more
than a cottage, although technically it
must be designated as such. There are
beautiful grounds about IL and great
porch in front The interior il finely fur
nished, and there is profusion of well Sc
lected books and pictures The roof is
topped with an observatory from which
one may get a fine view Of the surround
ing country
over the charming home presides Miss
Jessica, the governors only daughter.
She is handsome brunette, tall, stately
and of gracious manners Should her IA
Their reach the White House she would
figure as the "hrst lady in the land" for
Mir BOics is a widower. Born on "A farm in
Erie county, y. Y, nearly siXty-iive years
ago. he began his manhood life as a Buf-
falo lawyer and served his political ap-
premiership az member of the New
York legislature. lie became resident
of Waterloo in 1861 and remained mem
Der Of the Republican party until 1884,
when he refused 70 indorse Blaine and
cast his first Democratic vote for Cleve-
land.
Besides being good lawyer he is a sue
cessful agriculturist and owns some Of the
largest farms in the state When he was
nominated for governor in 1889 it is said
that he accepted because no didn't think
there was any show of election. Indeed,
he had arranged 10 20 10 California after
the campaign for long visit. Neyerthe-