The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-11-21
IN hohoR THURMAN.
Banquet mt which the Old Roman De-
clares His Retirement.

Banquet mt Which the Old Roman De-
ciarcs His Retirement.
COLUMBUS O., Nov. 14-Yesterday
marked the seventy-seventh anniversary
of the birthday of Allen G. Thurman, the
'Old Roman" OF Ohio democracy, and the
Democrats of the nation made the occa-
sion one to do homage to their dis.
tinguished mentor. From early morn
ing every incoming train brought to the
city contingent of prominent Democrats
from abroad, and all day Judge Thurman
was the recipient of congratulatory calls.
eEx-President Cleveland came in on an
early train and at once proceeded TO the
executive mansion. An hour later United
States Senator Calvin S. Brice arrived at
the mansion and the ex-president and
himself made an early forenoon call on
the distinguished Ohioan.
A Chat with the Olds statemsn.
The sunshine of the pleasant autumn
seemed to add vigor t. the frame of the
Old Roman, who, as he shook the hand
of Cleveland so warmly extended in con-
graduation, assured his caller that he
had not felt so we'll in many months, and
that he hoped still to weather few more
years.
1But.' said he, al have lived long enough
to find myself more than appreciated by
the many kind friends who have remem-
bered me on this day, and no years could
add to the warmth of the congrat ulations
which they have showered upon me-"
Mr.. Cleveland assured the "Old Roman"
that the greetings of the day. which came
from all quarters of the country, some
extended in person, others by letters. and
hundreds by wire, were but the sponta-
neous expression ola grateful people to-
ward one whose proud and answering
career had won for him alike the venera-
ton of his party and the admiration of
the nation.
Many Happy Returns of the Day.
"We hope, judge" said Mr.. Cleveland,
that you may yet be spared many years
of usefulness to see the fullest fruits of
your doctrines and your teachings"
Mr.. Thurman quietly spent the day at
bis residence surrounded by his family.
Reception to Grover Cleveland.
The ex-presdent was rendered recep.
ton at IL a. m. at the governors Office,
where Mr.. Cleveland met the many dis
tinguished representatives of that party
which acknowledged him is leader. Dur
ing the reception the firing of cannon wei.
coined Mr.. Cleveland to the state of Ohio.
Cheers for the "Oid Roman"
The great event. and the feature that
was looked forward to with most interest,
was the banquet. 1t was magnificent
affair. and nothing like it had ever be-
fore been attempted in the Buckeye state.
The Fourteenth Regiment armory had
been transformed into fairy land.
The table of honor rested upon a plat
form running half the length of the hall.
Longitudinal with this there were sixteen
tables, each with accommodation for eighty
guests seated vis-a-vis. Every chair
had its occupant while there were hun
dreds more. who finding it impossible to
gain place upon the main floor.
Arrangement Of the Guests.
Mr.. Thurman sat on the right of the
president his son Allan W., being next
to him, and then in succession Senator
Mcdonald, Don NJ. Dickinson, w. G. p.
Breckenridge, Gen. Thomas Ewing, Gov
ernor Boyd. To the left of the chair were
seated Grover Cleveland, Gen. X. A Har-
rison and Bishop John A. Watterson,
Daniel Lamont and Governor Jackson.
Nearly two hours were occupied in dis
cussing the elaborate menu, after which
speeches were made by Mr.. Thurman, in
which he announced his retirement from
the political arena. Mr. Cleveland, Gen.
Ewing and others.