New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-23
LAYS or THE ANCIkNT ROMAM

LAYS or HE HNCIENI hO4HAN.
TIE TRIBUNE has been at some expense to col
lect q number of anecdotes about Judge Thurman
from its Democratic exchanges, and publishes
part of them below:
Some friends calling on the Judge, he could find
nothing with which to treat them except Apol'-
naris water. It's the strongest stuff Mrs. Thur
man will allow in the house." he explained. " The
fact is" he continued in confidential tone Mrs.
Thurman rather runs this ranch. When Mrs.
Thurman stands up the old Roman sings low every
time But Just come out around the corner and
we'll get some whiskey' The Judge thereupon
took three straights, pulled out his welllnown
red bandanna, gave q great Snort and returned to
the house stepping high.
As some Of our readers may know the old Ro-
man INDUCES in the use of snuff to certain OK
tent A young man called on him one day who
knew nothing whatever about its use. The Judge
pulled out large box of very black snuii, with
a dash of Spanish fly in it, and offered II to MS
caller. The young man took large pinch, ana
Immediately sneezed his head off, After trying
in vain to revive him, the noble old Roman blew
Snort with his bandanna which attracted the at-
tcntion of the local authorities, who took charge
of the body
A few years ago Judge Thurman, sometimes
called the old Roman, was taking d short cut 10
his home by walking across pasture AS some
of our readers may know, he usually carries red
bandanna pocket handkerchief. While using it
on this occasion it attracted the attention of bull
In the pasture, which Immediately charged the
grand old Roman with his head down and his tail
up The Judge looked at him calmly over his
spectaccs till he came to within few feet, when
he emptied the contents of his snuif-box in the
beasts face, which caused him to stop and turn
suddenly. AS he did so the Judge tied the req
bandanna to his tail, blew his Justly celebrated
Roman Snort with reserve bandanna he had on
hand. which stampeded the bull and left the Judge
ju possession of the field. man capable of such
noble actions couldn't make very bad Vice-Presi
dent.
On one occasion in Washington, when Thurman
1--WE suppose it is than justice TO the reader
to explain that he is sometimes called the old
Roman was in Congress, he was presented to the
Chinese Minister. The Judge, rs some people
know, is somewhat addicted TO snuff taking, and
during the interview, having occasion to take out
his box, politely offered 1t to the Minister. The
Monaghan wasn't up on the practice but took
good nip Notwithstanding He Immediately began
sneezing violently and galoping around the room
making motions If he had earthquake inside
Of him. Thurman looked at him moment. his
honest Indignation rising in the meantime. Why!'
he shouted " the pesly fool don't know enough TO
take snuff n and he seized him by the pigtail and
swung him around his head several times. He
then took out his red bandanna, blew scornful
Snort and went back to the Senate and made a
stirring speech in favor of prohibiting Chinese
immigration. This shows that he is all right on
that point.
A good story comes from Ohio about Judge
Thurman which shows the absolute falsity of the
reports concerning his physical weakness. by
the way we might mention that the Judge has in
some manner acquired the title of the old Roman.
1t seems that when the news of his nomination
was brought to him he was considerably agi-
tatcd, so much so that he took pinch of snuff.
Immediately after he drew out his red bandanna
and blew q great Eternal City Snort which shook
the building Attendants looked for the bandanna,
but not trace of it could be found 1t had been
literally blown ont OF existence. There can't be
much question about the state Of mans health
when nc can blow a Snort like this. The hand
kerchief was, too. strong well-made bandanna,
costing six cents, and of English manufacture, but
il got fooled when it tackled the old Roman. 1t
was significant triumph OF American ideas, as
exempJfed by the Judge, over the British lion.
We hope to present other interesting anecdotes
of the Judge as they break out and are detected
in the Democratic press