Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-14
ALLEN a THuRNaN

from abroad, and all day Judge Thurman
was the recipient of eongratulatory calls
Ex-President Cleveland came in on an
early train and nj once proceeded To the
executive mansion. An hour later United
states Senator Calvin ) Brice arrived at
the mansion and the ex-president and
himself made an early forenoon call on
the distinguished Ohioan.
Chat with the OIds Statem.n.
The sunshine of the pleasant autumn
seemed to add Nigor to 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 a few more
years.
"Bnt, said he, Il have lived long enough
to find myself more than appreciate ed by
the many kind friends who have rem M
bored me on this day, aud no years could
ID To the warmth OF the cougrat ulations
which hey have showered upon me
MIR. Cleveland assured the ~Old Roman
t tat he greetings Of the day. which came
from all quarters Of the country. some
extended in person. others 10y letters. and
hundreds by wire. were but the spants-
neouS expression ola grateful people to-
ward one whose proud and answering
career had Won for him alike the venera-
tion Of his party ami the admiration of
the nation
Many Happy Returns OF the Day
We hope, judge" said Mr. Cleveland,
''that you may yet be spare many Years
OF usefulness to see the fullest fruits OF
your doctrines aud your tesc hing>"
Mr.. Thurman quietly spent the day a.
his residence surrounded by his family
There was some talk of the visiting clubs
rendering him an impromptu reception.
but the local committee decided that in
view of his advanced age AMI enfeebled
condition 1t would be better 10 allow him
to avoid excitement and to rest until the
evening, and 80 the proposal was aban-
doned Letters of regret were received
from Vice President Morton and Gov
ernor-E Elect Patt,son. Of Pennsylvania.
Reception to Grover Cleveland.
The eN-president WAS rendered Il recep.
ton At IL u III. at the governors Office.
where Mr. Cleveland met the many dis
tinguishei representatives of that party
which acknowledged him rs leader. Dur
ing the reception the firing of cannon vel
coined Mr.. Cleveland To the state of Ohio
The clamorous crowd which assem- BLEED in
the building would not depart without
personally greeting the eX-president. and
q line WIS formed, and as the multitude
ebbed slowly through Mr.. Cleveland
shook hands with his admirers BY his
side stood Governor Campbell. who had
ventured out for the first time during the
day, Congressman Cultivate. Hon. 10
seph +. Mcdonald of Indiana and sew.
eral other Democrats OF national celeb.
rity
Prominent Democrats Present
Among the prominent Democrats who
came to the city TO attend the celebration
were congressman Springer. of Illinois:
Mansur OF Missouri, Outh waite, of Ohio;
eN-CommiSsioner of Agriculture Cole
man, OF Missouri; Governor-elect Bovd
OF Nebraska. President Robert j. Smith
o! the Iroquo;s club, Chicago. and Con.
gressmen Durhurrow and McGann. OF
Illinois. BESIDES these there We're hun.
dreds of az hei Democrats from this and
neigh boring states who came indtvid ual IL
or IN clubs To pay tribute Of resi- ect to the
aged statesman.