, 1890-11-14
His Birthday Celebrated in
Great Style at Columbus.
Hundreds of Distinguished
Men in Attendance.
The Town Handsomely Dec
GRATED in His Honor.
Thurman and Cleveland Make
Most Eloquent Speeches.
Thurman's

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. I3.-Today
marks the 18th anniversary of the birth
of Allen G. Thurman and the Democrats
of the nation have made the occasion one
to do homage to the distinguished men
tor. The city is in gala attire. From the
summit of the capitol is waving the stars
and stripes and across the principal streets
and the fronts Of thousands of dwellings
are suspended flags, banners and floral
decorations. From early morning every
incoming train brought a contingent of
prominent Democrats from abroad. Ex-
President Grover Cleveland came IN on
an early tram and later called on Thur
man. Cleveland assured the old Roman
that the greetings this day from all
quarters Of the country In person. by let
tiers and by wire were but the spontsne-
GUS expression Of a grateful people to-
ward one whose proud and answering
career had won for him alike the veneIa-
ton of his party and the admiration of
the nation. I'VE hope, Judge" said
Cleveland, THAT you may yet be spared
many years Of usefulness to see the full
est fruition Of your doctrines aud your
teachings.' Thurman expressed bis
hearty appreciation Of the meeting.
At IL O'Clock a public reception took
place at the governors office, where
President Cleveland met many Dustin
Ruished representatives of the Democratic
party. The reception to Cleveland at the
capitol lasted till 1890. A multitude
passed in review before him and shook
his hand.
An informal dinner was subsequently
rendered Cleveland by Governor Camp
bell. Congressman Springer. Daniel
Lamont and Congressman OuthwAite
were at the banquet.
The banquet hail hall tonight vas dec
grated 10 the most beautiful mnnner.
The celebration was under the auspices of
the Thurman club, which had charge OF
all arrangements. Noticeable among the
decorations were large portraits OF Cleve-
land and Thurman. Seldom rave 30
many distinguished mel OF any party as
sembled at one time in one place except on
the occasion of a national convention.
Among them we're senators and ex-sena-
tors, coneIessmen, ex congressman and
nngressmen elect; governors. ex gov
e1nor. and governors-clect, besides gentle
men who nave distinguished themselves
IN various channels of public and private
life.
Shortly after 8 o'clock ex-President
Cleveland and Judge Thurman entered
the room, Mr.. Cleveland supporting bis
venerable companion. who. further as
sisted by n cane, walked slowly up the
hall. A mighty cheer greeted the two
distinguished guests, continuing until the
chairman motioned the guests to take
their seats.
A a.. tbn ,,a-4r ,r.a ao..ol u-
arose again and waved the traditional red
bsndana in honor Of the old Roman. Mr..
Thurman bowed smilingly to his thousand
admirers, and Mr. Cleveland did likewise
as cheers for him rent the air. At the
conclusion of the banquet, Chairman
Lentz of the Thurman club made a brief
speech introducing POSTMASTER Congress
man OuthwsitA. When Mr. Cultivate
delivered a brief eulogy on Judge Thur.
man the guests arose to their feet again
and the scene of wild enthusiasm was
one hat would have swelled with pride
the heart of any human being. 1t was
five minutes before the ovation subsidized
sufficiently to enable Judge Thurman to
speak.
Judge Thurman responded to the toast,
Our Guests" He said. in beginning,
that he was not here tonight to make an
elaborate speech. He was here t. express
his heartfelt appreciation OF the honor
they have so kindly seen fit to do him; to
thank. with his whole soul. his ~neiRhbors,
his fellow-citizens nf Ohio and the 6istin-
gulshed gentlemen from other states for
their mark OF friendship and esteem Il
am here" said he, 'at the age OF II, to
repeat my testimony so often given OF my
confidence IN the principles of this govern
ment. Short as has my life been in com
p~arison with the life OF the nation, it has
been long enough for me to see my native
land under free institutions, increase in
population more than seven-fold. in
wealth In a far greater degree, in extent
of territory more than double its area, in