The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-06-14

destroy tne Democratic ~ascendency. Here a
voice shouted Oregon" and the speaker re-
sponded, "Yes, take warning from Oregon
before it is too late.n The battles they
waged In Indiana, continued Senator Voor-
bees, were not known in other states.
Having attended to the charges against
Gray, Mr.. VOORHEES, closed amid generous
applause,
Georgia had been passed in the call, but
the secretary went back, and Albert H.
Cox, who introduced himself as a Union man
from Georgia, seconded the nomination of
Governor Gray.
The roll call was resumed. Kentucky
reached and Evan L. Settle appeared on be-
half of the unterrified Democrats to second
Gray's nomination. He said he drew in
spiration for the moment from the conven-
ton that in this city, twelve years ago,
nominated the man who, although rightfully
elected, was defeated by fraud and con-
spiracy, and paid a tribute to that other In
diana patriot, who elected four years ago,
had gone beyond this life. They wanted, he
said, young and vigorous men who could fill
out their terms Of Office.
Louisiana was called for and there was 10
response. Then Maine, Michigan, MINNIE
sofa and the other states down to Missouri
we're called. Dryden responded for the last
named state. He admitted at the outset that
he represented a divided Democracy, a di-
vided delegate. He said that on behalf Of
the young leaders of the Democracy he de-
sired to secure the nomination of Thurman.
His frankness was rewarded by great APP,
plause, which was repeated again and again,
and renewed when he referred to his candi-
date as "A Grand Old Roman" greater than
Hector, greater than Ajax, who more than
any other man had dealt telling blows in be-
half of the Democracy.
When he referred to the fact that retire
ment and rest would be grateful to the 'Old
Roman" somebody Numbered, "Let him
nave it." This little sally had a lettering
effect on Mr.. Dryden and he soon ceased
speaking.
Numerous other states followed endorsing
Thurman's nomination.
The names of the candidates were then
called-Thurman, Gray and Black. The crit.
ical moment had Errived. The roll was
called. Beginning with Alabama: Black, l;
Gray, 4; Thurman, IS. The calling Of the
roll was watched with great interest. Con-
necticut's solid vote for Thurman was APP
plauded, and there was an attempt at a jeer
when the Illinois men divided themselves all
around.
The votes Of Michigan, Minnesota, Missis-
sippi and Wisconsin for Thurman intensified
the enthusiasm. Ohio's forty-five and Penn
ylvania's sixty settled the nomination, and
the convention became a bowling mob.
Banners were raised and waved in the air,
the delegates stood upon the chairs and,
facing Ohio, cheered again and again.
Everybody in the galleries joined in the en-
thusiasm, and the scene was one to be re-
membered, when the Indiana banner, with
its streamers bearing the name of Gray. was
brought up to the chairmanls desk by Dele
gate o. o. Staley, decorated with red BAN
dana.
Then the banners Of Mississippi, South
Carolina and other states were brought to
the front and mingled together, which, while
an enormous chanticleer was elevated over
all.
Meanwhile tho delegate from California
had been shaking hands and receiving con-
gratulatlons all over the house, and every
body seemed to be in a delirium Of happi-
ness, eight minutes elapsed before the en-
4husiasm subsidized.
When the call was completed, on motion
Of Mr.. Patterson, of Colorado, and seconded
by Mr.. Shankliu, Of Indiana, the nomina-
Jon was made unanimous.
A resolution was passed authorizing the
National committee to fix the time and place
for holding the next National convention.
Thanks we're then voted to Secretary Prince
add the officers of the convention, then at
2:0S D. m. the convention adjourned sine
lie.
Allen G., Thurman, the Democratic cand i
late for the vice presidency, was
BORN in L~ynrhhnrg. Va. November IS, 1873,
and is consequently se%venty-four.
In 1919 his parents moved to Chillicotbe,
o., and here he lived until 1853, when he
went to Columbus to live, which is at present
his home.
He received his education in Chillicothe
academy. His legal education he received
in the office of the late Governor Allen.
Judge Thurman was admitted to the bar
in 1885. He was elected to the supreme
bench of Ohio 1851, being chief justice of the
Ohio supreme court from 1854 to 1856.
Just before being elected supreme judge
he served as member of the National house
Of representatives from his district with
honor and distinction. This was in 1914.
In 1867 Judge Thurman was Democrat c
candidate for governor of Ohio, and was
beaten by less than 5000 votes, although the
Republican majority the previous year was
5000
In January, 1868, he was elected to the
United States senate, and was reelected in
1874. Since his retirement from public life
Judge Thurman has resided quietly in Co
lumbus, engaged in the practice OF his pro
fession.