Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-14
AT rHE BANQUET.
An Enthusiastic Welcome Accorded
Thurman aud Cleveland.

An Enthusiastic Welcome Accorded
Thurman and Cleveland.
Al the banquet table tonight the
decorations perfected under the artistic
hands of qualified wOrkmeu were 4 mar
vel OF imposing beauty. a table, 65 feet
IN length. was designed 10 aceommo-
date the eminent gentlemen chosen to
respond 10 toastS.
II is seldom that so many diStin-
guished men at party assembled AZ
one time and place, except on the occa-
sion of national convention. The list
OF distinguished visitors, and those who
occupied seats at the banquet table was
not composed exclusively of Democrats.
There number of Republicans here
from Ohio and elsewhere, who came,
not as partiSanS, but as citizens, TO show
their appreciation Of the public service
rendered by Judge Thurman. The fol-
lowing are u few of the most prominent
Of the 200 guests seated at the banquet
tables: Ex-PreSident Cleveland, eX-
senator Mcdonald. of Indiana: Con-
greSSmen Springer, Cultivate and
ManSur: Hon. ThOS. G.. Shearman, New
York: Gen. Thomas Ewing. Ohio; Con-
rreSSman-elect ID. y. Lockwood, Butfa-
10: Ballard Smith, editor of the New York
World: Hon Richard \. Harrison, Ohio:
Hon. G.. \. jerks, eX-United States
solicitor General, PittSburg; Congress
man Breckinridge. Hon. James KeerS,
PHILADELPHIA: Congressman W. l.. VIII
son. West Virginia: eX-POStmaSter Cen
eral Don NJ. Dickinson, Michigan; Hon.
Charles \. Miller. Hon. c. h. Jewett,
Chairman Indiana State Democratic
Committee: Goyernor-Elect Boyd, Ne
braSka: Governor Jackson, Maryland,
and Hon. AShel Bush, Portland, Oregon.
Ii was lust SIS when eX-PreSident
Cleveland and Judge Thurman entered
the room. They were arm in arm. the
ex-PreSidcnt supporting his venerable
companion who. further assisted by
cane, walked slowly mp the hall.
\ mighty cheer went up from 4 thou
sand throats Is the audience caught
sight OF the two distinguished gueStSof
the evening. and this cheer was pro-
longed and thrice repeated when the
procession reached the upper end OF the
hall.
Cheer after cheer arose from the en-
thuSiaStic audience, and simultaneously
every man arose from his seat and
waved the traditional red bandana
handkerchief. I'm honor Of the Old
| Roman. IL would fiji many columns 10
attempt 10 publish the letters and teie-
grams OF regret which were received.
Governor David B. Hill, Of New York,
writes: Il need not assure you Of my re-
sret al not being able in person TO show
NV respect and admiration for the
Grand old Democrat whose birthday you
will celebrate. His services 70 ms
country and his party have been con-
/ spicuous and important. He holds, as
few American statesmen have heln' th'
. love and esteem Of the people.
The celebration which you aud youl
, political associates have arranged iol
next Thursday will be u fitting expires
Sion of the gratitude which all Demo
p Gratis feel for the Old Roman anC
those Of Us who will not be able 20 gree
D him personally upon that anniversary
! NAV be allowed from a distance TO wlSl
, him many years more OF health and nap
piucSS.'
senator VIM. NJ. EvartS writes: MY
personal relations with this distinguish
ed statesman. running through now 4
great many years, make il very easy FOL
me TO applaud this purpose of the great
political party in which he has 50 long
been a conspicuous and principal leader
Ii will not be in my power To visit Co
lumbuS on the occasion Of this birthday
celebration. have pleasure in heartily
wishing every degree OF prosperity to
I Il. - fs.rt q hnn.
age and affection felt by his fellow citl'
zens towards this eminent public man.
In this letter eX-PreSident Hayes
saws: Judge Thurman has many titles
to the admiration and regard of his
countrymen. have special regard tc
recall with great feelings his thought
fulneSs TO me, when as judge OF the
Supreme Court. almost 40 years ago, ne
heard my first case before that tribunal.
May he long live 20 enjoy the esteem
and affection OF the host OF friends VINO
are now gathered around him.
Similar letters of regret were re-
ceived from eN-Secretary OF State
Thomas f. Bayard, Chief Justice
Fuller, Senator Morgan, OF Ala
bama: Editor G.. W. ChildS, of the
Philadelphia Ledger; ex-Attorney Cen
eral A. II. Garland; Gen. John i. Rea,
ex-Commander-in-Chief Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic; Gen. Benjamin
f. Butler: Justice Joseph p. Bradley,
OF the Supreme Court Of the United
States: Gen. Jubal A Early, of Lynch
burg, Va; Justice David j. Brewer
Hon. Carl Schurz; Hon. c. ;. Thomas,
Of Denver, Col; Henry George, the
great exponent Of the single tax theory;
Hon. John G.. Carlisle, and hundreds OF
others.
AT the conclusion of the banquet, Mr..
John j. Lentz, chairman Of the Thur
man Club. raped the vast aSsemblage
TO order.