resides in St. James, is a young man, son of Hon. W. D. Rice, ex-Senator
representing that county and district several terms in both branches of
the legislature at St. Paul. Young Mr. Rice was engrossing clerk in the
senate some years ago. He was born in the extreme south, and a resident
there for several years, and possesses in a remarkable degree the fiery
ardor, daring and impetuous power, characteristic of many southern
men—even bordering on recklessness. No more lithe, wiry, or difficult man
to encounter than he if crossed. He is very familiar with the use of
revolvers and weapons, and the equal in accuracy to any one of the
robbers. He is a shrewd and successful business man, warm hearted and a
thorough gentleman in his manner and address.