New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-18
BRINGING RUSSELL's BODY HOME.
GENERAL DESIRE FOR PUBLIC FUNERAL
RESOLUTIONS AND TRIBUTES.

GENERAL DESIRE FOR PUBLIC FUNERAL
RESOLUTIONS AND TRIBUTES.
DaIhousie ~ b.. July 1.-THE body OF ex-Gov-
ernor William f. Russell, of Massachusetts, VINO
died suddenly at Little Pabos yesterday arrived
here on the steamer Admiral to-day from that
place 1t was received with every token OF respect
and sympathy Flags on the public and many
private buildings at halfmast. and many OF
the leading citizens Of this place were at the wharr
on the arrival OF the steamer The body was In
charge OF Colonel Russell the brother or the DEAD
man. and Colonel Peabody. special train for ot.
John ready and the body was at once Trans
ferred to 1t. They will go from St John 10 Boston
on a fast train tomorrow. and should arrive IN
Boston Saturday night.
Boston June l7-No definite arrangements nave
as yet been made in regard to the funeral OF ex-
Governor Russell. THIS afternoon DR.. william ID
Swan. brother-n-law OF Mr.. Russell, arrived III
Cambridge from Magnolia the summer nome OF the
ex-Ciovernor's family. Mrs Russell and the chi
dren did not return to Cambridge with Dr swan
but will reach there tomorrow morning Mrs'
Charles Theodore Russell sr.. accompanied by ner
son. Charles Theodore and her grandson OF the
same name arrived home from the White Noun
tains this evening.
The mother and wife with the brothers and SIS
tiers, Will decide Saturday morning as to the
funeral arrangements. 1t will then be known at
what time The body will arrive in Cambridge. The
Boston and Maine officials have told the family
that the train carrying the body will have the
right OF way soon as II reaches the railroads
under Their control. and they viii also infcrm the
family nearly possible when the body and
its escort will get to Boston. This Will probably
be Sunday morning
The desire that there shall be a public funeral
Is universal among the citizens of Cambridge. but
this question will be left entirely to the decision or
the mother and the widow. The funeral services will
take place in the Shepard Memorial Church, at
Mason and Garden sts and the Rev Alexander
Mckenzie the pastor. who arrived in Cambridge
this evening, Will oficiate. Dr. Mckenzie left Cam
bridge for proposed tour in Europe early In the
week butshe stopped at Saratoga, and had not de-
parted on the steamer from NewYork when he re-
ceved the news OF the death OF his friend. 1t Is
probable that the funeral will not take place until
Tuesday II II Is decided TO have II public.
1t is understood that the First Corps OF Cadets OF
which the Ex-Governor at time member
Will attend the funeral. and Company b. OF the 9TH
Regiment. and Company b. OF the 1st Regiment
the Cambridge militia companies viii also act as an
escort.
Word was received in Cambridge tonight that. If
possible. Preslden, Cleveland would to Cam
bridge from Gray Gables to attend the funeral.
| The Executive Council will meet Monday
when proclamation from Governor Wocott will
| be issued.
The Boston City Council held special meeting
at noon to-day to take action on the death of Mr.
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of personal afnct,on ,hat infor MIN vo oeiras
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hood and the full mafuritv IF bs rema rk hla nov
ets., Ni,Ilan Il. russell Governor TOT three Year
VI inc So'hhon"eaitn OF MassachuSetts mas PasSu
| eyes have made the great transition His face will
Sc seen: his voice will be longer heard
Yesterday he walked our streets in the strength OF
youth TO-DAY the places tnat Knew MIN once VII
know MIN no more. The great party which ne loved
and of which he was one Of the recognizel leaders
has lost a safe and wise counsellor Inc Conifhoh-
wealth. whicn ne mas served so wei; tne >1tIoi
which he was 50 well htted TO serve nave suHere'
an irreparable loss.