Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-11-21
THEOLD ROMAN
his birthday is Celebrated in Grand
Style by the Democracy of the
Nation.
Notable Speech Laudatory of Ameii-
canism is Made by eN President
Cleveland.
The Glorious Principles of the Party
of the People Are Briefly Dis.
cuSSed.
= The NObleSt Roman of Them All"
Gives Thoughtful and Char
acteriStic Address.

COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 10 The capita
of Ohio in the events of this day has be-
come averItable Mecca of democracy. To
this city have come democrat of the coun-
try at large to pay homage to the "Old
Roman" Allen @. Thurman. on the oc-
casion of his 77th birthday. All day Mr..
Thurman has been the recipient of at
tentions which few American statesmen
have enjoyed. After their acknowledged
retirement from the arena of politics, and
to every caller. high or low, he has
extended with kindly smile the genial hand
of good fellowship. The magnifcence of
the celebration today and the banquet to-
night is a token of the esteem in which
Judge Thurman is held 10y the democrats
of Ohio and the country at large.
Throughout the entire dag every incom-
ing train brought democrats of prominence
flom all sections of the United States
until tonight the scene can be Gkened to
no gathering more than i national con-
ventiOn. One Of the first to arrive
this morning was eX-PreSident Cleveland
He was accorded Il most enthusiastic well
come by the citizens who gathered at the
depot, his progress through the streets to
the executive mansion being followed by
a shouting crowd Throughout the dav
the eX-President shared with Judge Thur
man the fluctuations of the democratic
leaders who called to pay their respects
The eX-president first went from the depot
to the executive mansion and during the
forenoon held a public reception at
the state house, the presidential salute of
q guns being fired outside From early
morning the corridors of the state house
were thrOnged with people Ex-Private
Secretary Lamont, Gov. Campbell and
many prominent democrats We're present
at the reception iii the course Of which the
enthusiasm of the people knew no bounds.
1he remark was often heard from the men
while shaking hands with Mr.
Cleveland: You will be our
next PRESIDENT" At the conclusion
Of the reception Mr.. Cleveland drove to
Judge Thurman $ residence and congratu-
lated him on his 77th anniversary, assur-
ing the judge that the democracy of the
nation were rejoiced at his continued
vigor ard hoped that he might yet be
spared for many years of usefulness.
Judge Thurman replied that no years or
future acts of his could possibly increase
the warmth of the congratulations
he had received today from all
parts of the United States Mr.. Cleveland
then returned to Gov Campbers resi-
dence, where he and few friends were
entertained at luncheon.
The banquet hall tonight was decorated
in the most beautiful manner. The cele-
bration was under the auspices of the
Thurman club, which had charge of all
the arrangements Noticeable among the
decorations were large por-
traits of Cleveland and Thur
man. Seldom have so many
distinguished men of.any party assembled
at one time IN one place except on the Oc-
casion OF the national convention. Among
them were senators and ex-senators, CON
gressmen, eX-congressmen and congress
men-elect, besides gentlemen who have
distinguished themselves in various chan
nels of public and private life.
Shortly after 8 o'clock ex-President
Cleveland and Judge Thurman entered
the room, Mr.. Cleveland supporting his
venerable companion, who, further assist.
ed by a cane, walked slowly up the hall.
Mighty cheers. oft repeated, greeted the
two distinguished guests, continuing until
the chairman motioned the guests to take
their seats. After the party was seated
every man rose again and waved the ira
ditional red bandana handkerchief in
honor Of the Old Roman Mr.. Thurman
bowed smilingiy to his ore thousand ad-
mirers and Mr.. Cleveland did likewise. as
cheers for him rent the air