The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-07-25
THE WEEKS NEWS.
TUESDAY, JULY FL.

ernor of Massachusetts and prominently
mentioned for the Democratic nomina-
ton for the Presidency before the silver
feeling became 30 pronounced in his
party, died suddenly in little fishing
camp in the woods, near the settlement
of Little Pabos Canada, some time dur
ing the night of the 10th or in the early
hours of the morning. Heart failure
was the probable cause of death, which
came without warning to himself orr
friends, as he had not had symptom
of illness up to the time he retired for
the night. That his death had been
painless was shown by the position of
the body when found and the expression
on his face.
Governor Russell, his brother, Henry
E. Russell, and Colonel Francis Pea
body, of Boston arrived at Little Pabos,
July Is. for few days fishing. They
pitched their camp in the woods near the
settlement of Little Pabos. Their tent
was divided into two rooms, one of
which was occupied by the Governor,
and the other by Henry Russell and
Colonel Peabody. The party retired
early, as they intended to start about
daylight for the fishing place.
Colonel Peabody and Henry Russell
were astir early, and were surprised that
the Governor had not put in an appear
ance when they we're ready to start.
They went to call him, and were horri
fed at finding him dead
Little Pabos, where Governor Russell
died, lies near the entrance to the Bay
of Chaleaur, large inlet of the Gulf of
ST. Lawrence. 1t has always been ia
vorite resort for salmon fishermen. 1t is
reached by small steamer from Que
bec.
The body of Governor Russell arrived
at Boston Sunday morning. The fun
eral will be held at Cambridge on Tues
day. President Cleveland will attend.
THE sad news of Governor Russells
sudden death was received in Boston,
about one o'clock, p. NJ. Thursday. 1t
came as thunderbolt and the report
was at first disbelieved. The Acting
Governor was not at his office in the
State House. Colonel Thomas, the Act
ing Governors Secretary. said:
What, Governor Russell dead?"
When assured of the fact the Colonel
fovr fe
Then all l can say, is that Massachusetts
is indeed unfortunate. To the Common
wealth the death of Governor Green
halge was a great enough blow. This
news will PROSTATE her. can scarcely
believe it.
"a brilliant man who has proven him.
self most loyal to the truest interests of
his country-and that in very recent
days-has been taken from us without
warning. His character is too we'll
known to need eulogy. l speak as
Republican when l say that Massachu
sets has lost worthy son. In the pres
ence of death party lines disappear.
Russell was dear to his State. He will
truly be missed"
1t was the same everywhere. To see
tears whan the news of the death of
the brilliant young statesman was an
nounced became common sight. Every
body was stricken by the announcement;
everybody prayed that it might be mere
ly false rumor. When the news was
confirmed beyond peradventure, the
State House was sad beyond expression.
CANDIDATE BRYAN visited his old
home and birthplace at Salem. ILL.,, last
week and received an ovation from the
citizens. 1t was non partisan demon
stration. On arriving at his home in
Lincoln, Neb., he was greeted by thou
sands of citizens and visitors and re,
ceived an enthusiastic welcome. This
was also non partisan gathering and
testifies to the high respect which is en-
tertained for the Democratic candidate
as a man and citizen where he is best
known. On his way to Lincoln Mr..
6TydQ WAS VI lilo Q0dbA VI OK
Governor Russell, of Massachusetts. He
Immediately dictated the following tele-
gram to Mrs. Russell, at Cambridge,
Mass. Il have just learned of the sud
den death of Governor Russell and
hasten to express my profound sympa
thy. Your husbands friends were legion
and they all share your sorrow"
PRESENT indications point to the en-
dorsement of the Chicago ticket by the
Populists on Wednesday at St. Louis.
With few exceptions the Populist leaders
who have spoken favor that course. Mr..
J. H. Turner, Secretary of the Populist
National Committee, has issued an adj
dress to his associates advising that the
work Of the Democratic Convention at
Chicago be accepted by the approaching
Convention at st. Louis, and this adj
dress will undoubtedly have great weight
with that body. Mr.. Turner regards the
platform adopted at Chicago as com.
plete endorsement of the principles ad-
vocated by the Populist party In his
address he says: The result Of the late
National Democratic Convention at Chi