The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-12

chusetts, and this is tire way he makes the
tourney from bis cozyBrattle street home,
close to theclassic shaors Of Harvard uni
versity. TO the big house with the gilded
dome and the suspended. Goldfish on the top
of Beacon hill.
When Wilton Eust;s Russell was nm
undergrad at Harvard he was generally
dubbed IA picturesque chap Certainly
Us mayor Of bis native city, Cambridge,
for three successive terms, and as governor
OF the state Of Massachusetts for two
terms, and all before he lrs passed bis
thirty-seventh year, Hon William Eustis
Russell-riding daily TO the state house
and entering the executive department
with spurs on his heels, and with state
officials Of every degree eager 70 pay him
defcrence-can be called picturesque man
and remarkable character in the history
OF this state
The governor is generally prompt in ar
irving at the state house. Half past 10
o'clock usually finds him deeply engaged
IN a wrcstle with mass of correspondence.
He sees no one. excepting few particular
friends until be has read bis letters and
dictated answers TO his private secretary.
Il
every morning. After this il is quite easy
for any one 10 approach the governor, for
he is democratic IN his treatment Of all
callers There is a welcoming ring in his
voice TO ali who salute him. The stranger
is at once made TO feel perfectly at ease.
lie has always been fond OF meeting peo-
pie; because of his gentemanly bearing
charming manner and captivating voice he
was one Of the best liked men in his class
ut college; these qualities have simply be
come stronger with the years and make
him very popular man.
Hon. William Eustis Russell is a good
man TO watch among the public men OF
the republic. One need not be particular
ly friendly TO him TO make such an asser-
ton; his record Of u comparatively few
years is sufficient warrant for the state
ment, and his political enemies readily be
stow words Of praise upon him and freely
acknowledge his capacity for great devei-
opment. He bids fair TO become one of
the most picturesque personalities Of the
country by and by, and may be heard from
IN the coming national Democratic conven-
tion at Chicago He has been frequently
mentioned for second place on the ticket.
Governor Russell is great lover Of ath-
letic sports Of all kinds While ut college
he was bow oar of the Varsity crew, a
clever man with the gloves and prominent
IN football and other leading sports Of the
college men. lie can now be frequently seen
closely watching the baseball contests Oh
the League grounds az the south end.
He was always a most ardent Democrat
and a ready debater on political subjects.
Indeed, in bis class Of ~ there was but
one man who could even approach him in
political argument. This was Emmons
Blaine, who was TO the Republicans of his
class what Russell was 10 the Democrats.
Young Blaine and Russell became the best
Of friends. which friendship lasts to the
present day.
Sundays lac always spends at home. He
attends DR.. Mckensie's Congregational
church in Cambridge His home is at ia
Brattle street, Cambridge, in the most
aristocratic part of an aristocratic city.
He has beautiful wife, with brown hair
and large, liquid eyes, which unmistaka-
bly, bear evidence OF her nobility Of soul.
Her maiden name was Margaret Manning
Swan. The couple have two children,
William f. Russell Jr, and Richard Man
Ming Russell, who is about year old.