The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-11-20

private secretary, Daniel Lamont Mr..
Cleveland was accorded splendid re-
ception upon his arrival. A large crowd
OF people enthusiastically cheered him
as he stepped from the train. He was
driven to the Governors residence,
where breakfast was served. The pub
lie reception to ex-President Cleveland,
announced to take place in the Gov
ernor's Office from IL a. m. to p. m,
was taken advantage of by thous ands Of
people.
At the conclusion Of the reception at
the capital the ex-President drove to
the residence of Judge Thurman and
congratulated him on the anniversary of
his 11th birthday.
At the banquet hall the decorations.
perfected under the artistic hands of
qualified workmcn. were marvel OF
imposing beauty. 1t was just S:l5 when
ex-President Cleveland and Judge
Thurman entered the room. They
were arm in arm. :he President support
| ing his venerable companion. who. fur
ther assisted by . cane. walked slowly
up the hall. A mighty cheer went up
from thousand throats as the audience
caught sight of the two distinguished
guests of the evening. simultaneously
every man arose from his seat and
| waved the traditional red bandanna
| handkerchief in honor of the Old Ro-
man. With dignity, yet smilingly. Mr..
Thurman bowed to his 1000 frantic ad-
mirers. and Grover Cleveland did like
wise, as cheers for the ex-President rent
the air.
At the conclusion of the banquet Mr..
John j. Lentz. chairman of the Thur
man Club, raped the vast assemblage
| to order and delivered the address of
| welcome. He was followed BY Joseph
| ii. Outhwaite, the POSTMASTER Of the
evening.
simultaneously 1000 people rose to
| their feet as the postmaster concluded
his remarks with the words: ITO the
health, long life and continued happi-
ness Of our guest Applause The ap-
plause which had greeted the toast was
renewed as the .'Old Roman"
rose to respond. It swelled from
applause 10 cheers, from a
| mild acclaim to deafening
roar and 1000 bandana handkerchiefs
we're waved frantically in the air. 1t
was five minutes before tho cheering
which greeted the toast subsidized sufii-
ciently to enable Judge Thurman to re-
spond. The inspiration Of the occasion
caused his massive frame to regain all
its old-time yigor.
Mr.. Thurman spoke feelingly, ex-
pressing gratitude for the demonstra-
tiOn made in his honor. In conclusion,
referring to the fact that his name had
been mentioned as q candidate for the
Vice Presidency in 1892. he said:
Let me say to you. in Gil sincerity and with
out the least menta reserya ation that am not
nor shall ever again be a candidate for Ofdce.
have been sufficiently honored by my party
and neither ask ncr desire any further honor
than continued friendship and good will"
Ex-President Cleveland was heartily
cheered on responding to the toast 'Cit-
izenship IN America
Don NJ. Dickinson responded to THE
Democracy of the Future William T.
Wilson to THE House OF Representa-
tives;' Judge X. A. Harrison to THE
Early Ohio Bar Thomas Ewing to
.'The Democratic Party in Relation to
Future Public Economy ex-senator
Mcdonald to THE Senate;" w. c. p.
Breckinridge to Democracy in Amer
ica," and Congressman Springer
to 1.-The Press
At 2:lO a. m. the banquet closed amid
tho greatest Of good che.,r. the band
playing the .Star Spanvled Banner"