The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-12
THE State CAMPAIcNERS
Glance at the Men Prominent in
hastings.Quay Battle.
MR. RUSSELL'S BRIGHT CAREER
Sketch Of the Head of tho Administra.
tion's Press Burcau-Othcr News.
paper Men Who Arc Prom.
iucnt In the Conflict.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

Harrisburg, July ia modest
young stenographer has suddenly
been brought into prominence by the
fight for chairman of the state Re
publican committee. He would prob
ably never have been heard of outside
of his narrow circle of friends and ac-
quaintances IL it had not been for this
contest. This young man is w. Rus
sell, of whom the newspapers have
lately been saying so much In connec-
ton with the state administrations
literary bureau. Mr.. Russell Is no
myth. as many persons suppose, but a
sturdy Scotchman, with all the good
qualities Of his race. He knows no
vices. and is as virtuous, upright and
honest as any man who ever lived.
Mr.. Russell came to Harrisburg at
the opening OF the last Legislature as
amanuensis' of Colonel George Nox
Mccain, staff corresondent of the
Philadelphia Press. He performed his
work faithfully and well, and made
friends with all with whom he came in
contact. He is as modest as a school
girl and just as ignorant of practical
politics and the wiles Of politicians.
Mr.. Russell was placed in charge of
the administratior's literary bureau
because OF his honesty and integrity.
He is strict Presbyterian and men,
ber of leading congregation of that
denomination in Philadelphia,
Two Bright Warriors.
There are no better known or more
popular newspaper men in the state
than Colonel Henry Hall. of the Pitts
burg Times, and Colonel George Nox
Mccain. Of the Philadelphia Press,
who have charge of the literary work
of the administrations campaign.
Colonel Hall is one of the most bril-
liant writers and public speakers in
the state. He served two terms in the
house Of representatives from Mercer
county ard had he been reelected, in
1889, he would have been speaker. He
Is governor of the Association Of PENN
sylvania Legislative Correspondents.
Colonel Mccain is lieutenant COVER
ncr of tie same association. Before Col
Onel Mccain went to the Press eight
years ago. me held a responsible posi-
tion with the Pittsburg Dispatch. He
Is a thorough all-around newspaper man
with wide circle of acquaintances.
He went all through the late guberna-
torial campaign with Governor Hast
ings and his spell-binders and after
ward wrote a book for private distri-
button giving a graphic and compre-
hensive account of the trip. Colonels
Hall and Mccain are aides on Governor
Hastings staff.
Tho Personality Of Andrews.
Senator Andrews. of Crawford, is in
charge of the headquarters of Senator
Quay. Andrews was unknown outside
of Crawford county until eight years
ago. when he came to the house of
representatives. He soon sprung into
prominence as the personal representa-
tive of Colonel Quay, through whose
assistance he was made chairman OF
the state Republican committee in 1889
Andrews manipulation of the party
organization to nominate Delamater for
governor In 1890 made him so un.
popular that after the defeat of the
gubernatorial candidate. the Craw.
ford senator was dropped by Colonel
Quay In the same campaign Andrews
was defeated for the senate.
Andrews turned up in 1893 as a can.
didlte for the house of representa- tives
and was defeated, although he was
seated against the bitter protests OF
such sterling Republicans as the late
Benjamin l.. Hewitt. of Blair. and "Un.
cle'' John Cessna. of Bedford. Andrews
was elected to the senate last fall H.
Is known among his friends as Bull.
probably because of the bulldog ten
acity with which he goes into a fight
He is one of Senator Quay's most loya
friends and with Frank willing Leach
has charge of the details of his cam
paigp Andrews has limited knowl
edge of parliamentary tactics. He can
not MAKE a speech. but no man in tht
state can pass or kill bill more sue