Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-07
Thurman Frustrated.
He Attempts to Speak in Spite
of Slight Illness,
AND IS FORCED TO GIVE TT UP.

indianapolis and Porter Speak
The Minnesota Republicans Nominate
Merriam for Governor.
NEW YORK. Sept There was a big
crowd around the Fifth Avenue hotel early
last evening, waiting to Sc Judge Thurman
start for the meeting at the Madison Square
Garden The judge stayed in his room so
long that people began to wonder what was
the matter When he finally appeared he
seemed unite weak He leaned heavily upon
Chairman Barnum and his son, Allen W,
and tremb!ed visibly His body seemed to
lean to the right, and his right leg dragged
little as if afflicted with rheumatism. He
seemed too weak Or sick to make an effort to
acknowledge the vociferous cheering OF the
multitud He was quickly helped into a
carriage with Messrs. Brice, Barnum and
Allen W Thurman, and the start for the
garden was made Carriages containing dis
t.nguiShed Democrats followed The short |
nip TO the garden was triumphal tour, the |
streets being lined with applauding crowds. |
Madison Square garden filled to over |
Towing within a few minutes after the doors |
were opened, aud thousands of people were |
turned away, unable to obtain entrance The
interior of the building presented a pleasing
appearance the bare rafters and timbers OF
former days being hidden by permanent dec
orations, aud profuson of flags being dis
played for this special occasion. To name
the distinguish d people present would prac-
tically i've to name all the leading Democrats
of New York and vicinity, toget er with a
large number from other sections of the
country The most notable We're warmly
applauded by the crowd as they appeared on
the platform, Governor Hill receiving lions
share of the demonstration. Cappa's band
furnished music TO entertain the crowd until
o'clock, when Calvin s. Brce and Roswell
P. Flower appeared, closely followed by Mr..
Thurman. surrounded by Governor Hill,
Governor Green, Hon P A. Collins, Sena-
tor kenna, and a number of other prominent
members of the party There tremen-
dous outburst of applause as Mr.. Thurman
was recognized
Col. Brice called the meeting to order and
named Mr. Flower as chairman When the
| applause subsidized Mr. Flower addressed the
| meeting, making strong argument for the
tariff reduction policy. A long list Of vice
presidents was then read and adopted, and
resolutions were read by Col. W. L. Brown,
| greeting Mr.. Thurman, and pledging hearty
These were adopted with hurrah, and
| Chairman Flower then introduced Judge
| Thurman. There was an ovation lasting
several minutes, Judge Thurman standing
silent while the applause Numbered around
him. When the vast auditorium became
| quiet again Judge Thurman said:
| 1t has been said by the Republican papers since
| l was nominated for the vice presidency that
| Allen G. Thurman is an old. frail decrepit, and
| broken down man l do not know what should
| reply to this although well know that am in
no condition tonight to speak to immense
audience such as this is However, | want to
| speak and in spite of illness l induced to
make the attempt l beg leave however, TO
withdraw and thank you for your kind reception.
At this point Judge Thurman showed
signs of faintness. The gentlemen nearest
him sprang to his aid and helped him 60
seat at the rear of the platform where restor-
atives were administered In few moments
he recovered sufficiently to be takeL by MEM
bers of the committee to his carriage and
back TO the Fifth Avenue hotel
The sudden illness of Judge Thurman
caused sensation in the audience There
was some confusion, but as soon as it became
evident that Judge Thurman could not pro-
coed, and as he was seen leaving the build
ing, there were loud cries for Governor Hill
The governor was at once introduced by
Chairman Flower Before beginning his
speech he said Judge Thurman's sudden ill
ness was a weakness that had come upon him
but an hour before He took great pleasure
in announcing that the illness was not Sc
rious, and that Judge Thurman would be
able to proceed to-day with the work
laid out for him in the campaign. Gov
ernor Hill proceeded to make vigorous
support OF the administration. The speech
was frequently interrupted by applause, and
at its close there were many cheers for "the
next governor" of New York
Governor Green, of New Jersey, was then
introduced and in opening his remarks he
expressed regret at Mr.. Thurman's temper
airy illness, and paid high tribute to him as
"The intellectual giant who, in the senate
WIS the defender of constitutional liberty
and who more than any other man is looked
upon by the Democracy as the exponent of
its principles" Governor Green proceeded
to eulogize the administration Of President
Cleveland and to advocate his tariff policy.
A letter from Senator Voorhees, was next
read in which expressed confidence for
Indiana, aud said Tell Judge Thurman
love him. and pray God to bless him.
Ex-Governor Blackburn, of Kentucky, was
the next speaker, and his vigorous utter
ances were greatly applauded. While thu
main meeting was in progress, there was {
, branch meeting addressed by eminent Ger
, | man Democrats at the Fourth avenue ant
Twenty-sixth corner of the garden. Elk.
Judge Otterburg presided and spoke, and
was followed by Dr. Louis F. Schneider
Gen Franz Sigel, and various Others al
l speaking in German.
, At the Madison avenue and Twenty sew
enth street corner there was another stand
from which speaking proceeded under thu
3 auspices of the County Democracy. TIL,
= speakers were Justices Murray and other 10
cal lights A similar meeting was held a
the Madison avenue and Twenty sixth stree
corner by the Tanmany Hall Democracy
Hon s. s Cox and others spoke here. Tn
total attendance at the meetings is estimated
Q at over 10000,
Judge Thurman was taken from the Mad
Il son Square garden directly to the Fifth Ave
a nue. hotel, accompanied by Messrs Barnun
and Brice and Allen W Thurman. He wa
a assisted to his room, where be was attended
e by DR. Goldthwaite, vino administered som
o medicine and said that nothing seriou
. was tne HnaJLef, anu tHdI Tue Judge WOuiu
all right in an hour 1t seems that Judg
Thurman had an attack of cholera-morbu
at 8 D. m, and had been advised by tine dot
tor not to exert himself by attending th
y meeting, but the veteran statesman wa
u an xiols not to disappoint his many friend
and insisted on carrying out the programm
laid down for him. Chairman Barnum 500
70 returned to the meeting, but Mr. Brice, I'll
= physician and Mr. Thurmans son RENAME
IL in the room
The following has been issued from tt
Fifth Avenue hotel, Madison Square, date
d New York, Sept q. 1888:
IL Judge Thurman was perfectly well up to al
y p. m. to-day, when he complained of some naus'
and pain in the bowels, soon followed by fr
o. vomiting and purging having mild attack
choleramorbus Against the al vice of his so
In MIR. Allen W Thurman. he would attend Il
meeting at Madison square before he had reco
cred from the effects of the attack The effo
caused some return Of nausea and prostration
1879 p. m. he is sleeping quietly, with good pull
Id and no bad effects from the attack
: THE OLD ROMAN TODAY.