The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-13
THE PRESIDENTIAL BATTLE.
Thurman Bandanas the Symbol OF the
Fight in Ohio.
From The Neic York san.


red bandana and a democrat will now be a.
inseparable as the red-headed girl and the
white horse. All the judges friends declare
that the snuffbox and the bandana VIII bt
the UNIQUE symbols of the campaign, and
will doubtless arouse great deal OF enthu-
siasm and put spirit into the canvass that
has not been experienced for many year.
A happy smile kindly eyes frank ways,
and hearty laughter are the judges chief
peculiaritieS, combined, of course, with his
brilliant conversation. HIS silvery chin
beard and his snowy locks contrast with his
rich suit of black hroadcloth, dark blue
homespun socks, and highly polished low
shoes. His linen Is OF immaculate white
ness, and almost ClistenS beside the black
silk stock and Hack silk watch chain that
is the sole Indication of jeweiry about him.
He is a shining example of a cultivated
gentleman, with many Of the little
courteous ways that once were
so pronounced in old-time states
men, but which, in the rush and crush of
the present generation, are sometimes
slighied, if not altogether overlooked. He
has been visited by throng of reminis-
cence hunters since his nomination. He
refers them to his old friends and neighbors.
To Siin man to-day he said he thought
that he would have got along fairly well in
newspaper life if late and irregular hours
were the only requisites for that
vocation. He referred 10 his habit
of reading and studying half the
night and having breakfast when other
folks were eating luncheon. He looks and
acts like born debater and E parliamentary
fighter. His voice is strong and muslcally
deep, and between puffs of his cigar he said
that of all the speeches he had made in the
senate and out of it, and of all the records
pertaining TO his public life, not one was
han DIV "a tod in,
existence. He said that he had never kept
a scrap book, because his mother, when he
was a lad of 10 and wanted one, had told
him that a scrap book was one of the
greatest agents to kill the memory His
mother, he said, was more responsible
for his education than any college
or institution of leaning. He, however,
bought a scrap book when he entered the
senate. He took it from shelf containing
hundreds of books, and showed it TO the
reporter. 1t was as barren as the day he
bought it. He spoke of the days when he,
Roscoe Conkling, William w. Eaton of
Connecticut, and Don Cameron had
pleasant late dinners together in Washing
ton All could "cut to the red" he said,
referring to the rhetorical slashings in tbs
senate but after the days session they were
cordial and hoSpitable. Roscoe ConklinE,
he thinks, was one of the greatest actors of
his time
The old Roman has been beset by politi-
cal tramps since his nomination. He spoke
of the regiments who have visited his
kitchen door, begging the red-headed maid
TO convey tn ar comDlim ents to the Judge
and at the sae time mention that few
dollars wisely distributed through them
would reap untold results He packed them
all off empty handed. He says he never be-
heved IN money campaigns. He is spoken
Of by his nelghbors as generous and liberal,
but it is mighty evident, from the judges
manner, that no political strikers are TO be
tolerated
The judge was great walker in his early
days. when, as an Ohio lawyer, he attended
circuit, and even down to the last attack of
rheumatism he was fond of the exercise He
does not keep carriage, although he is
worth in the neighborhood of S400, 200, and
the fortune Of his wife, who was a charm
ing blue grass belle named Mary Dun,
brings the family fortune up close to
million. Years ago the Thurman carriage
and the old cOachman, Mike was famil-
lar figure in the streets of Columbus, but
with the death of Mike and the more re-
tired life of the Humans the
carriage was given up. The
Judge and Mrs. Thurman now
come into town on the horse cars. The con-
ductors speak of the great regard shown by
the couple for each other 1t is "Allen dear,
We must get off here.n And the old Roman
steps to the ground and holds out his hand
to help MARY, DEAR to alght with the
same gallantry that must have marked the
days when he went accounting. The touching
tondneSs of the couple for each other and
their children is everywhere remarked.
Allen w, the judges oldest son, is the right
hand man in managing the family fortune,
which is largely in real estate
Some Of the democrats Of the county
think the judge was. perhaps, too de-
termlned in his prosecution of the demo
Gratis who were charged with committing
the tally sheet frauds. The judge differs
with them on the ground that democrat
should have such exalted ideas of his party
as TO be above the suspicion of wrong doing,
and when any derelict ones are caught they
should be punished with swifter and greater
severity because Of the shock they have
given to the democratic party
The judge is great mathematician. He
is surveyor of renown throughout the
state. he justly jokes at the comments of
his republican adversaries Of his age He
refers to Bismarck at r. and Gladstone at
70, and, as he pounds his stout cane, he quiz
Zically asks: WHY don't they call them
decrepit old fellowsp
1t is amusing to many Columbians to re-
mark the wide berth that Gen. Foraker
gives the old Roman. The declaration is
freely made that if the two should meet on
the stump in this campaign, and it is not
unlikely that they will, house-afire Foraker
will have convincing evidence that he is
pigmy beside the logical and determined
old warrior. The judge thinks Mr.. Blaine
one Of the brainy men of the century, out
he cannot understand the widespread popu-
larity of the plumed knight. He spoke in
nigh terms of the Maine statesman, but up
to date has not been able to fethom the fur
ore with which Mr.. Blaines name is greeted
in many states.
The judges old law office is one of the
interesting spots in the town. A weather
eaten metal sign reading "A. G. Thurman"
marks the entrance. 1t is one-story cot
tage, 20 by 80, and was built for the Judge
In 1851. Up to three years ago he lived in
frame house adjoining, but business
buildings have crowded him into a modest
stone house mile out. The Judge speaks
with regret OF the change. The old home
and the old Office are treasures to him. His
office is now on one of the floors of his old
house, and his old office is temporarily oc-
cupied by an old friend 1t is shelved all
around with law books, and old-fashioned
powder horns are hung in the inches.
The judge says that the President couldn't
interest him in talking about fishing tackle,
but If % wants to talk about deer stalking
and game hunting generally. Allen q,
Thurman is the man TO come TO. The
judge told of his early successes as a hunter
IN Ohio when the houses were few and far