Henry Norris Russell, one of the most influential American astronomers 
of the first half of the 20th Century, had a special place in his heart 
for the Lowell Observatory. Although privately critical of the founder, 
he always supported the Observatory in public and professional circles.  
Here we look a bit at aspects of his support, specifically how he represented 
the research of V. M. Slipher and his staff in numerous venues, from 
his Scientific American columns to his correspondence with congressmen.  
Aspects may include the composition of the Martian atmosphere, implications 
of living in an expanding universe, and was the discovery of Pluto due to 
prediction or chance?