The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13

presidency, had been chosen TO succeed
Mr. Thurman in the Senate, but the con-
test had not interrupted friendly rela-
tions OF many years standing, and as
mark OF his regard. the new President.
soon after his Inauguration, associated
Mr.. Thurman with William NJ. Evarts,
OF New York, and Timothy o. Howe, OF
Wisconsin, on the commission to the
International Monetary Conference, 10
be held In Paris.
In the Democratic National Convention
OF 1876 Mr.. Thurman received some votes
as a presidential candidate. In 1880
the first ballot gave him the entire sup
port of the Ohio delegation. with con-
siderable support from other States. In
1884 he was a delegate-at-large 10 the
National Convention, was again put In
nomination for the presidency. and
stood next to Cleveland and Bayard upon
the first ballot
In the convention OF 1888 he was nomi-
mated for Vice-President by acclama-
ton.
After his defeat Mr.. Thurman retired
from politics. and spent the remaining
days OF his life at his home, In Column
bus, Ohio.
JUDGE THURMAN's FAMILY RELA-
TIONS.
In 1874 Judge Thurman married Mrs.
-ompkins, daughter of Walter Dun,
wealthy merchant and landowner IN
Chillicothe, Ohio. and native OF the
place, born In ISL. One OF his nephews,
Edwin Dun, is now United States Minis
ter in Japan. and another, Il. G.. Dun.
Is the famous New York commercial
agent Mrs. Thurman died two
I'll.
has been very exclusive The old peo-
pie were greatly attached to each other,
and her death was a great loss TO him.
Their only child is Allen W.
Thurman. middle-aged lawyer
OF ability. with whom and his
wife and children, the venerable 1urist
and statesman had lived. The Thur
mans arc rich and aristocratic, the young
Mrs. Thurman being the daughter OF "A
prominent Baltimore family and az the
time Of her marriage quite famous
belle and beauty.
DETESTED DOODLE IN POLITICS.
Like al old men he lived in the past'
and 10 his friends was an intelligent
talker. but AT all times modest one.
or all things in the world tnat Mr.. Ihur-
man destcd was the doodle" in politics.
lie believed that men should be free TO
vote their sentiments. and for their prin-
cfnlos and he never used a dollar for
"A corrupt purpose when a candidate for
office. lie was at all time an honest,
clean man. "A loyal friend, but an invet-
crate hater too.
Tho following PROCLAMATION on the death
Of Allen g. Thurman was made to-ihBht
by Governor Mckinley:
"Obio has lost one OF its noblest clti-
zcns. Allen G.. Thurman died at o'clock
to-day. mt his home, I'm the city OF Co
lumbus. at tho ripe age OF eighty-two.
lie was a statesman. whose sturdy integ-
rity and exalted abilities were recog-
nized. not only in his own State. but I'm
every part of the United States. As a
Judge of the Supreme Court OF the State,
he was a learned and incorruptibie in
terpreter of the law. As United States
senator. he faithfully and with excep-
tionai honor represented the State In
the United States Senate. lie was a
distinguished party leader. and stood in
the front ranks with the great men who
were his contemporaries.
After being the recipient Of many
honors at the hands OF his party and his
countrymen. he retired TO private hie,
with the universal respect and esteem or
the citizens OF the republic, and the love
or all VINO Dal the I'il'I VI hhvNt4iN
him. His illustrious career is a con-
spicuous example OF the possibilities OF
American citizenship. and IS worthy the
study of the youth OF our State.
"'The people Of Ohio, regardless of party.
will be mourners at his bier.
"Out OF respect to his memory, II Is
hereby ordered that the nag be displayed
at haif-mast over The State Capitol until
after the obsequies.'
THE NEWS AT THE CAPITAL.
The death Of ex-senator Thurman. OF
Ohio. caused profound sorrow at the
Canitol. where a bulletin was circulated
this afternoon. announcing the demise OF
the celebrated Democratic leader. His
former political associates and opponents
alike spoke in terms Of high respect and
admiration of the "Old Roman"
Secretary Herbert said Judge Thur
man was the nucleus around whom DEM
ocracy rallied at the close Of the war,
when the condition Of the party seemed
10 be hopeless.
Amid all the horrors OF reconstruc-
ton the people of the South looked to
him more than any other man. as the
great leader. who was directing the
minds and hearts OF the people Of the
United States 10 constitutional methods.
and the Democracy OF the whole coun-
try. and especially OF the South, owe TO
him n debt Of gratitude it will never for
get.
.''rho news OF his death will be re-
ceived with unfelgned sorrow throughout
the entire country