Morning journal and courier., 1890-11-14
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. From All Quarters. THE THURMAN BANQUET. Much Veneration Shown the
 Old Roman. DEATH OF REV. DR. \. N. DEXTER. Row Between Students and
 a Military Company. BIRcHALL TO BE HANGED TO-DAY. Further Details of the War;
 ship Disaster.
DEATH OF REV. 1R. \. N. DEXTER.
BIReHALL TO BE HANGED TO-DAY.
HoNoRrNG THE OLD ROMAN

HONORING THE OLD ROMAN. The sevenfy-seventh Anniversary of
 Allen c. Thurman's Birth Happily
 Celebrated at Columbus-Prominen
 Men Present from all Sections of the
 Country.
 COLUMBUS, Nov. 13.-All day long AL len G. Thurman has received such evil dences of veneration and affection as are given to but few American statesmen after their retirement from an active political life. And the bearers of these tokens, whether high or low, leaders or yeomen, have been met by the Old Roman with the same kindly smile, the same genial hand of good fellowship. The celebration of the judge's seventy seventh birthday has been under the auspices of the Thurman club of Columbus. Throughout the entire day every incoming train has borne to the cap- ital of Ohio democrats of prominence from all sections of the United States, until tonight the scene can be ikened to no gathering as much as to national con- vention which shapes the policy and des- tinies of parties. One of the first to ar rive this morning was ex-President Cleve- land. He was accompanied by Hon. Daniel
 
 secretary. MT. Cleveland was accorded an enthusiastic welcome by the citizens who had gathered at the depot to witness his arrival. As.the train rolled in shouts went up and the name Cleveland" was taken up as a refrain by the vast crowd.
 At the banquet hall tonight the decora- tions of banners, plants and lights were a marvel of imposing beauty. The wide hall was set with sixteen tables running east and west across the entire space of sixty five feet, while along the east side under the nations emblems was arranged long table on platform raised some twelve inches This table, sixty-five feet in length, was designed to accommodate the eminent gentlemen chosen to respond to toasts. Noticeable and appropriate at one end of the hall were the statues of Thur man and Cleveland, while the Old Romans bust in oil appeared Tn the colors of the club hung above the center of the speakers table and over the chair of the master of ceremonies.
 The list of distinguished visitors and those who occupied seats at the banquet table was not composed exclusively of democrats. There were a number of re- publicans here from Ohio and elsewhere, who came, not as partisans, but as citi- zens, to show their appreciation of the public sevices rendered by Judge Thur man. The democrats of course predominant ed
 As early as seven o'clock the banqueters began to arrive and take seats at tables It was just eight o'clock when ex-Presi- dent Cleveland and Judge Thursman en- tered the room. They were arm-in-arm, the president supporting his venerable companion, who further assisted by @ cane walked slowly up the hall. His limp ing gait attested the inroads that his old enemy, rheumatism, had made upon his vigorous frame. A mighty cheer went up from thousand throats as the two distin- cheer was prolonged .and thrice repeated. Just as they reached the reception room they turned toward the assemblage and bowed gravely their acknowledgements to the generous ovation. Following the ex- president and Judge Thurman were Con- gressman Breckenridge, Allen W. Thur man, son of the Old Roman, Hon. Don M. Dickinson and the chairman of the recep- tion committee.
 After few minutes rest the rest rose and accompanied by the speakers of the evening entered the hall and took their seats at the grand central table. It was at this stage that the greatest demonstration of the evening took place. Cheer after cheer arose from the enthusiastic audience and simultaneously every man arose from his seat and waved the traditional red ban dana handkerchief. With dignity, yet smilingly, Mr. Thurman bowed to his thousand frantic admirers, and Grover Cleveland did likewise as cheers for the ex-president rent the air The band struck up ''The Star Spangled Banner and all remained standing until the close
 of the tune. Then at signal from thu
 chairman the vast multitude sank into th'
 seats at the festive board and the banquet
 began.
 Judge Thurman responded to the toas
 "Our Guests" Other appropriate toasti were responded to by prominent speaker 1 opd many letters of regret were read