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W EDS KHDAY, NOVEMBER 19. The Stras of Democracy in Social Re-un?on. Thurman's, Birthday. Celebrated. Address of. Mr. Cleveland and ike Grand ' Old Boman.79 Columbus? O., Nov. 13.?Seldom is such a galaxy of thoughtful intellect grouped around a banquet table as as sembled ??ere to-Dig ht, at the invitation of the fh arm an Club, to celebrate the seventy-seventh anniversary of the birth -of Allan G. Tfcurmau and incidentally to publicly rejoice over the Democracy's overwhelming victory in the recent elections. One thousand-persons, representing each section of th? United States, voiced themselves in common accord with the principles of Democratic froga lit; and simplicity,, as enunciated by party's most honored leaders. Although the banquet constituted the only public ceremonies of the day, the city put on her gala attire ; the stare and stripes, and gay bunting; greeting the eye in every street. Every in coming train brought dis tin g a is h ed delegations bent oc testifying their admiration for Greyer Cleveland's running-mate in the last presidential election, and to renew their devotion to the" man whom all signs point to as the Democratic candidate in ,1892 to succeed President Harrison. At 11 o'clock a public reception was given at the governor's office, where ex PrWident Cleveland met many dis tin-1 guiehed members of that party, which acknowledges him as its leader in the cause of tariff reform. By his side stood Governor Campbell,, who theo ventured out for the first time during the lay* plainly showing the effects of lib recent illness in an unusually pale countenance. Thousands of clamorous admirers Socked to th? state house to greet the mac for whom cannons were boosting welcome, and a line was form ed and the multitude slowl; ebbed through the room to grasp the hand of Mr.^ Cleveland. Ai 12.30 the reception concluded, with hundreds of disappointed admirers wait ng in vain to testify their respect to New York's?. honored son. Mr Cleveland then repaired to the executive dining room, where, at ?2.30 he dis cussed an informal dinner with a few particular friends. this banquet hall. It was a brilliant scene which the visitors Wt eld when they stepped into the banquet hall m the evening. - The ball is kne wn as the Fourteenth Regi nie?t^armcry. The hall proper is 175 feet loo% by 78 feet wide. The tables, sixteen in number, were arranged across the short ?raiens?on of the bail, there being, four longer ones at each end of tv? v hall seating each Sixty people. The eight tables in between these, each seat fifty-two guest*. The"speaker's table, at which sat .Mr. Thurman, Mr. Cleveland and the other prominent guests and speakers; was placed at right angles to these eight, and at the east side of the hall, filling in the space left vacant by the shorter tables there; r-Oppoeite the speakers' table, and on the west side of the hall, was the press gallery, extending around and on both sides of the orchestra balcony. Here the duly accredited representatives of the metropolitan dailies were admitted and provided with every facility for reporting the banquet scene below, at ecet whatever. Here also an excel * luncheon was served to the press tentatives. 3 hall was originally built .or a , but for several years has been usi t as an armory. The company equipment rooms were transformed into retiring rooms, handsomely furnished for the occasion, while the gallery rooms were used for check rooms. The whole of the interior was covered with pure urtile canvas, sides, ceiling, floor and eft. Upon this a festoon of evergreen hung in rich profusion?six car loads being brought from the mountains for this' purpose. Upon the background ? of white and green, the latter chiefly in toons were laid the complimentary colors of the national flag.. Bunting in every conceivable form, hung in graceful folds, and met the eye everywhere. Six electric lights, high enough in the overhead decorations so tb at the glare wee snbdned, brilliantlv lighted the hall. The Old Roman has taken possession Jof 'th? tow a to-night. ' Thonsands of people were on the streets to cheer him as he, with a distinguished party, drove to the armory. At the hall a thousand people greeted him as he walked to bis seat. Some of these had been seated an - hour and had deemed ita great privilege to get in at all, at $10 each. Of course Mr. Cleveland's presence was a drawing card, and before the doer of the hall several thousand* had gathered to get a glimpse of him. At the table of honor were the follow ing: Hon. A. G. Thurman, Ex-Presi dent Cleveland, Governor James E. 'Campbell, Hon. J. H.Outhwaite, toast master ; - Governor Jackson, Hon. R. .A. Harrison, Hon. W. G. Wilson, Bishop . John A. Wattersoo, Hon. Joseph ?. McDooaldeon, Hon. Don M. Dickinson, Hon. * W. C. P. Breckin ridge, Gen. Thomas Swing, Governor Boyd, Hon. A. W. Thurman, Ex Governor Bishop, Hon A. C. Darbor ough, Jr., Hon. John" J. O'Neill and Hon. John J. Lentz, president of the ' Thurman club. President Lentz, of the Thurman club, au eloqnent young lawyer, aod originator of the banquet, delivered in an eloquent manner the address of welcome. His speech was not leng t ay, but it was enthusiastically received. I The toastmaster, upon the conclusion of Mr. Leotz's address announced as the first toast of eveniog: "Our Guest," by Allan G. Thurman. This was the signal for vociferous applause. It waa some time before the Old Roman could get a chance to open his lips. The red bandannas were waving in the air, but the old man at last had an op portunity, and took it. His address was as follows : the old Roman's speech. Mr. President and Fellow-citizens : I am not here to make an elaborate speech. I am here to express io a few sentences my heart-felt appreciation of the honor you have so kindly seen fit to do me ; to thank yon with my whole . *?sS, my neighbors and fellow-citizens of Ohio ; the distinguished gentlemen from other states, for their mark of friendship and esteem. I am here, at Ahe ajje of 77 to repeat my testi- ] mony, so often given, of my confidence in the beneficence of free institutions, and my firm belief in their duration on this continent, and their gradual, bat certain extension over other and larger portion s of the globe. I hope that it is not presumptions in me to say that I think I have some of the necessary qualifications of a witness on this subject As short as my life has been in comparison with the lives of nations, it has been long enough for me to see my native land under free institutions increase in population more than sevenfold, in wealth in far, very far greater degree; in extent of ter ritory more than double in area, in the general well-being and prosperity of its, people and their educational ad vantages and religious privileges with out a vivai in the world, while its magnificent works of internal improve ment, its ' wonderful agriculture, its great mines and manufactures audits marvelous means of communication, its creations of science and skill, sur pass anything before known by the human raoe; and in these same 77 years the constitution of nearly every government in Europe has been ameliorated by the introduction of more liberal periods." Judge Thurman then spoke in detail of the numerous men of great attain ments Ohio had produced, saying a ; good word for each and continued : j **My friends, let me say to you in all [sincerity and without the least mental reservation, that I am not, nor shall I ever again be a candidate for office. I have been sufficiently honored by my party, and neither ask nor desire any farther honor than continued friendship and good will. Gentlemen, 1 have said enough ; more indeed than I ex pected to say. Once more, let me return you my sincere thanks. You have gladdened the heart and brightened the footsteps of an old man, your devoted friend, in his descent of the hill of life when he has almost reached its foot. May God bless yon all, is hie earnest prayer." When he bad concluded and the ap plause had subsided, the toast m aster announced the next toast, "Citizenship in America," by G rover Cleveland. If the applause that greeted Mr. Thurman was hearty, the applause that now came shook the building In a clear, dis tinct voice the ex-President - began bis speech. Applause greeted his almost every utterance. Hie address was as follows : mr. Cleveland's address Mr. President and Gentlemen : I follow the promptings of a heart full of devotion and veneration, as I tender from the Democracy of the great State of New, York, her tribute of affection for the man whom we honor to-night. I am commissioned to claim for my State ber full share of the glory which has been shed upon the American name and character, by one whose career and example cannot be pre-empted and whose renown cannot be limited in ownership to the neighbors and friends of any locality We contest every exclusive pretension to bis fame and greatness, because he is a neighbor to all the people of the laud ; because he is the friend of all who love their country ; because his career splendidly illustrates the best and strongest elements- of our national character ; and because his example belongs to all his countrymen. It is fitting that those who have faith in our destiny -as a nation, who believe that there are noble things which belong distinctively to our character as a people and who prize at its true worth- pure American citizenship, should gather here to-night. It ?9 given as to contemplate the highest statesmanship, the most unyielding and disinterested devotion to the interest of the people, and the most valuable achievements in the cause of our country's welfare, all of which have been stimulated and accomplished through influence and impulse of true, nnperverted, sturdy Americanism. We rejoice in the example afforded on this occasion of genuine American citizen ship, revealed to ns as a safe and infallible interpreter of duty in all the emergencies of a long and honorable public career, and as an unfailing guide to usefulness and fame. In this presence and in the atmos phere of these, reflections, we should not miss the lesson they commend to us, nor fail to renew our appreciation of the value of this citizenship, and revive our apprehension of the sentiments and conditions in which it has its rise and growth. And first of all we should be pro foundly grateful that the elements which make up the strength and vigor of American citizenship, are so naturally related to our situation and are so simple. The intrigues of monarchy which taint the individual character of the subject ; the splendor which dazzles the popular eye and distracts the atten tion from abuses and stifles discontent, th? schemes of conquest and selfish aggrandizement which make a selfish people, have do legitimate place io our national life. Here the plain people of the land are the rulers. Their in vestiture of power is only accompanied with the conditions that they should Jove their country, that they should jealously guard and protect its interests and fair fame, and that all the intel ligence with which tbey are endowed shoold be devoted to an understanding of its needs and the promotion of its welfare. These are the elements of American citizenship, and these are the conditions upon which our free institutions were entrusted to our people, io full reliance, at the beginning and for all time to come, upon American manhood, con secrated by the highest and purest patriotism. A country, broad and new, to be subdued to the purposes of man's existence, and promising vast and in dependent resources, and a people in telligently understanding the value of a free nation and holding fast to an in tense affiectioo for its history and its heroes, have had much to do with moulding our American character and giving it hardihood and vigor. But it should never be forgotten that the influence which, more than all other things, has made our people safe depositaries of governmental power, and which has furnished the surest guaranty of the strength and perpetuity of the republic, has its source in the American home. Here our patriotism is born and entwines itself with the growth of filial love, and here our ] children are taught the story of our freedom and independence. But, above I all, here in the bracing and wholesome atmosphere of uncomplaining frugality ! and economy, the mental and mora! ; attributes of our peopie have bceu firmly ko it and invigorated. Never I could it bu said of any country so truly I as of oars, that the permanency of its I institutions depends upon its homes. I have spoken of frugality aud econo my as important factors in American life. I find no fault with the accumulation of wealth, and am glad to see energy and enterprise receive their fair reward. I believe that our government in its natu ral iutegrity, is exactly suited to a fru gal SkOd economical people ; and I be lieve it is safest in the hands of those who have been- made strong and self reliant in their citizenship, by self denial and by the surroundings of an enforced economy. Thrift and careful watchfulness of expenditure among the people tend to secure a thrifty govern ment ; and cheap and careful living on the part of individuals ought to enforce economy in the public expenditures. When, therefore, men in high places of trust, charged with the responsibility of making, and executing our laws, not only condemn but flippantly deride cheapness and economy within the homes of our people, and when the ex penditures of the government are reck less and wasteful, we may be sure that something is wrong with us, and that a condition exists which calls for a vigo rous and resentful defence of American ism, by every man worthy to be called an Americau citizen. Upon the question of cheapness aDd economy, whether it relates to individ uals or to the operation of the govern ment, the Democratic party, true to its creed aud its traditions, will unalterably remain attached to our plain and frugal people. They are especially entitled to the watchful care and protection of their government ; and when they are borne down with burdeos greater than they can bear, are made the objects of scorn by bard taskmasters, we will not leave their side. As the great German Re former, insisting upon his religious con victions, in the presence of his accusers exclaimed, "I can do naught else. Here I stand. God help me." so, however much others may mock and deride cheapness and the poor and frugal meo and women of our land, we will stand in defense of their simple Americanism defiantly proclaiming, 44 We can do naught else. Here we | stand." Thus when the question is raised whether our people shall have the necessaries of life at a cheaper rate, we are not ashamed to confess ourselves in full sympathy with the demand for cheaper coats," and we are not dis turbed by the hint that this seems "necessarily to involve a cheaper man or woman under the coats." When the promoter of a party measure which invades every home in the land with higher prices, declares that "cheap and nasty go together, and this whole system of cheap things is a badge of poverty ; for cheap merchan dise means cheap men and cheap men mean a cheap country/' we indignantly repudiate such au interpretation of American sentiment. And when another one, high in party councils, who has become riOtorioos as the advocate of a contrivance to per petrate ~ partisan supremacy by out rageous interference with the suffrage, announces that "the cry for cheapness is un-American we scornfully reply that this speech does not indicate the slightest conception of true Americanism. I will not refer to other utterances of like import from similar sources. I content myself- with recalling the most prominent and significant. The won der is that these things were addressed by Americans to Americans. What was 'be occasion of these con demnations of cheapness and what had honest American men and women done, or what were they likely to do that tbey should be threatened with the epithets "cheap," "nasty," and "un-Amer ican ?" It is hard to speak patiently as we answer these questions. Step by step a vast number of our people had been led on, following blindly in the path of party. They had been filled with bate and sectional prejudice ; tbey had been cajoled with misrepresentations and false promises ; tbey had been corrupt ed with money and by appeals to their selfishness. All these things led up to their fio al betrayal to satisfy the de mands of those who had supplied the fund for their corruption. This betrayal was palpable, and it was impossible to deny or conceal the fact that the pretended relief tendered to the people in fulfillment of a promise to lighten the burdens of their life, made by the party entrusted with the government, was but a scheme to pay the debts incurred by the purchase of party success, while it further increased the impoverishment of the masses. The people were at last aroused and demanded an explanation. They have been taught for one hundred years that in the distribution of benefits their gov ernment should be administered with equality and justice. They had learned I that wealth was not indispensable to respectability and that it did not entitle its possessors to especial governmental favors. Humble men with scanty in comes had been encouraged by the in fluence and the spirit of our institutions, to practice economy and frugality to the end that they might enjoy to the utmost the rewards of their toil. The influence of the American home was still about them. In their simplicity they knew nothing of a new dispensation which made cheapness disreputable, and they still loved the cheap coats of Lincoln and Garfield, and hundreds of their countrymen whom they held in vener ation. And thus, these unsophisticated Americans, unconscious of their wrong doing, demanded the redemption of party pledges and clamored for cheap ness, in order that they might provide the necessaries and comforts of life for themselves and their families at the lowest possible cost. The leaders of the party which was caught in the act of robbery aud which was arraigned by the people for a vio lation of its trust, were forced by their sad predicament to a desperate expedi ent. To attempt to reverse the current I of true Americanism and discredit the most honorable sentiments belonging to American manhood, were the disgrace ful tasks of those who insulted our peo ple by the announcement of the docti iue that to desire cheapness was to love castiness, and to practice ocouomy and frugality was un-American. Thus do wc plainly see that when the path poiuted out by patriotism and American citizenship is forsaken by a party in power, for schemes of selfish- ? nose and for unscrupulous conspiracies ; for partisan success, its course inevita bly leads to unjust favoritism, neglect , of the interests of the masses, entire perversion of the mission of republican institutions, and, in some form, to the most impudent aud outrageous insult to true American scntimcut. It cannot be denied that political events in the past have gone far toward encouraging arrogant party assumption. Every thoughtful and patriotic man has at time3 been disappointed and depress ed by the apparent indifference and demoralization of the people. But such reflections have no place in the felicitations cf to-night. This is a time when faith in our countrymen should be fuliy re-established. The noise of a recent political revolution is still heard throughout the land ; the people have just demonstrated that there is a point beyond which they cannot be led by blind partisanship, i?nd that they are quite competent to examine and correctly decide political questions concerning their rights and welfare. They have unmercifully re , sented every attack upon true American manhood, and have taught party leaders that though slow to anger, they take terrible revenges when betrayed. They permit us to forgive our honored guest for all the cheap coats he has ever worn, for they have declared them to be in fashion They have also decreed that the Decalogue has a place in our politics, for they have enforced the com mand: "Thou ehalt not steal,7' and have rendered an emphatic verdict against those who have borne false wit ness. Nothing could so well accompany the honors we pay our distinguished guest as the celebration on his birthday of the victory which has just been achieved in vindication of American citizenship? for in him we honor the man who has best illustrated true American manhood. Our rejoicing and his are increased, as we also celebrate to night the triumph of a Democratic principle for which he fought and fell but two short years ago ; and to complete our joy and his, we are permitted to indulge in true Democratic enthusiasm over the stead fastness and devotion to its creed exhibited by our party, which knowing no discouragement, has fought to victory in the people's cause Who can now doubt our countrymen's appreciation ofthat trait, po well illustra ted in the character of Allan G\ Thur man, which prompted him throughout his long career, at all times and in all circumstances, and without regard to personal consequences, to do the things which his conscience and judgment approved, and which eeemed to bim to be in the interest of bis country and in accordance with his Democratic faith? Who can now doubt that conscience and courage point oat the way to public duty ? If we entertain more solemn thoughts on this occasion, let them be concerning the responsi bili ;y which awaits us ae our fellow countrymen place in our keeping their hopes and their trust. We shall fail in our obligation to them if we stifle conscience and duty by igooble partisanship ; but we shall meet every patriotic expectation if, in all we do, we follow the guidance of the true and honest Democracy, illumined by the light of genuine American citizenship, Other toasts were responded to by the Democrats, the most distinguished speatcrs being Mr. Mills of Texas, Breckinridge and Carlisle of Kentucky, and Dickson of Michigan. The fes tivities ran far into the night, and con cluded with cheers for Thurman and Cleveland. Don't irritate vour Iung3 with a stubborn cough when a pleasant and effective remedy may be found in Dr. J. H. McLean's Tai Wine Lung Balm 1 vloct The quality of the Mood depends much upon good or bad digestion aad assimilation. 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In our stock the buyer can have scope for choice and room to exercise individual taste and judgment You will find what you want at our stores if it is to be found anywhere. Dress Goods and Trimming Depart ments* We recognize the fact that taste is a most variable factor, especially in dress, and have kept this fact constantly before us in providing a stock of Dress Goods that should leave no taste unconsidered. Buyers want to find the thing that pleases them, and as it is our pleasure to please the buyer, we have selected our Dress Goods and Trimmings so that each buyer may find the very thing wanted. An examination of our stock will show the NEWEST PATTERNS AND FABRICS in rich variety, with prices ranging with the grades, but as low in each grade as can be made consistently with our practice of selling only first class goods. No specification of the various goods in this department is possible in this brief space, but we cordially invite all to come and see for themselves. We desire to call special attention to our Cloak Department, in which we are showing a full line of Ladies', Misses' and Children's Capes, Plush. Goods. Wraps, Reefers, Jackets, &c, in all the new materials. We have also added a line of furs this season. Housekeepers will be pleased at our immense line of Linens, Towels, Domestics, Flannels and Blankets. You must have them, and it is just as well that you should know that we are offering something special in these standard goods. In our Carpet and Upholstery Department, we show one of the largest lines of Carpets, Oil Cloths, Rugs, Mattings, &c, in the city. Also a complete line .of Lace Cur tains, Drapery Materials, Tapestry and Cretonnes. Clothing and Furnishing Goods. A magnificent display of new and novel goods, which for style and fit have no equal. Style and strength, worth and wear, choice and cheapness. We are sole agents for Strouse & Bi os. patent square-shoul der garments, equal to the finest custom make. Alfred Benjamin & Cos. specialties. Elegant and natty suits for boys. See our line of School Suits. Suits made to order and fit guaranteed. A choice line of samples from which to make selections. A nobby line of Hats in all the leading blocks. See our line of Neckwear, Underwear, Hosiery, Shirts and Gloves. SHOES. SHOES. Shoes for everybody. Sole agents for the leading manu facturers. And as our stock was purchased before the advance in leather our trade will reap the benefit of same. In our JVotion Department will be found a full line of Laces, Embroideries, Gloves, Corsets? Hosiery, Knit Goods, Handkerchiefs, &c. An immense line of Ladies7 and Children's Underwear in all qualities. Also a full line of sanitary underwear. In our Grocery, Hardware and Crockery De partments, as usual, we are in the lead. In our WHOLESALE DEPARTAIENT we are ottering special bargains to the trade, and we invite com parison of our prices with any house in the South. It will pay you to give us a call. J. RYTTENBER6 ft SONS. Samples sent on application and all orders by mail will :eceive prompt attention, jept 24