Thurman Interviewed

Columbus, Ohio, May 29.- Judge Thurman, on beiiig informed that a statement had been made that he had cousented to make the race with Cleveland, said he was uot surprised, but he was not a eandidate for any office on cartli, "All I care for is a seat in heaven," hesaid. Mrs. Thurinau remarked: "You won't get that, Allen, unless you take better care of yourself." As to whether Jurtge Thurman has been consulted in regard to being a candidate on the ticket he said: "No, sir; I have not been consultod in the matter, nor is it probable thatl will be consulted. As I said bef ore, I am not a candidate for any office. I have read considerable about myself in the newspapers in conneetion with the presidential contest, but I have said nothing. If the people believe me to be an honest man they will let me alone." "IIow did the announcement come to be made?" "I do not know. I see by tle papers that my son is in Washington in the interest of my candidacy. There is not a word of truth in that. He went east on private business and stopped at Washington on his way, but not for the motive ascrihed by the press." As to the convention next week Judge Thurman stated that there was no question as to the head of the ticket, as Cleveland would be nominated on the flrst ballot, if any is taken. He believed hfl would be nominated by aoclamation as he certainly deserved it. Cleveland is a much stronger man thau many are willing to believe, he said, and he has plenty of brains to do credit to his party. Judge Thurman had no opinión to express as to who might be selected as the candidate for vice president, but he was quite positivo that Cleveland would be elected.