Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-07-16
TICKET COMPLETED.
Arthur Sewan, of Maine, Nomi-
mated for Vice President.


Lean, Bland and Others Had Withdrawn
Nominee ship Builder, Also In
terested in Various Corporations.
CHICAGO. July 13-It was IL O'Clock Satur-
day morning when Chairman White called
the democratic national convention to order.
There were only about 5000 people in she hall.
More than half of the gold delegates were alb
sent Contrary to the usual custom. the pro-
eeedines were not opened with prayer. a few
routine announcements were made before the
names OF the vice presidential candidates were
presented Cha; s-nan Harrity. OF the national
committee. announced the last meeting of the
old national committee and W. Finley, of Ohio,
moved the ratification of the delegations
Nominations for the vice presidency were
then called for. after motion offered by Sena-
tor Jones. OF Arkansas, had been adopted linn
iting the nominating speeches to five minutes
each.
Delegate Maloney, OF Washington. without
making a nomination speech, named James
Hamilton, of Washington.
W. A Miller, Of Oregon. presented the name
OF ex-Gov. Pennoyer, OF Oregon, one who
could secure for the ticket the united vote Of
the laboring men.
William A Burke. of California. named the
veteran democrat, Arthur Sewall, of Maine.
and G. >. Thomas. of Colorado. seconded it.
J. T. OSullivan. of Massachusetts,, nomi-
mated George Fred Williams. OF the same
state; Mr.. Marston. of Louisiana, presented
John R Mclean, of Ohio: J. C Curry of North
Carolina. named. Judge Walter Clark, OF the
North Carolina supreme court: Ex-CongreSs-
man Tom L Johnson. OF Ohio, nominated ex-
Congressman George w. F'ithian. of Illinois:
Richard p. Bland, of Missouri, was named by
Gov. Culberson, of Texas: Joseph C. Sibley. of
Pennsylvania by ]. D. Showalter. of Missouri;
o. w. Powers. of Utah. named John w. Dam
iel, of Virginia, but Mr. Daniel would not be a
candidate; ex-CongreSSman Fithian also with
drew his name.
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Dental nomination was then made and the off,
cial announcement OF the vote was: Harrity.
2i Teller, j: White, 1; PattiSon, =; Williams
of Massachusetts,, 76; Mclean, Ill; Clarke, so;
Sewall. 100: Sibley. 1853; Fithian, 1: Daniel, IL;
Bland. g.: Blackburn, 20; Williams Of Illinois
p Boies, 90 not voting. 25S
The second ballot was at once taken and the
official result was: Sibley, 1l3: Sewal, 81:
Mclean, 164: Williams, of Massachusetts, 16
Bland 2s3: Clark p: Harrity, 81: Williams. o;
Illinois, ID; Patterson, 1; not voting, 255. To-
tai. $780,
After the announcement. Congressman Amos
Cummings, of New York, was introduced and
read telegram, dated Meadyille, Pa, as fol.
lows:
please do not permit my name to be pre-
sented so instructed my friends yesterday.
Joseph Sibley.
The third ballot was then taken resulting as
follows: Blard. 2i5: Mclean, 2IO: Sibley, so:
Sewall. 81: Williams, of Massachusetts. ID:
Harrity, 10; Clarke, -; Pattison, /: Daniel, q;
not voting, 215.
Gov. Stone then withdrew BANDS name.
The fourth ballot resulted follows: Nc
Lean. :es. Sewall, POI: Harrity. IL: Williams
(MaSS), 0: Clark, IS: Patterson, L. Daniel "a:
not voting, ESQ.
On the fifth ballot Sewal was nominated,
wisconsin s vote doing it.
The result of the fifth ballot was as follows:
Sewal1. 56S: Mclean, b; Harrity, IL; Williams,
O. Clark, %: Pattison. L: Daniels, SO; absent
and not voting, Isl.
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was made unanimous, and after the usual reso-
lutionS OF thanks all round the convention ad.
journed sine die.
SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE NOMINEE.
CHICAGO, July 13.-Arthur Sewall, of Maine
democratic nominee for vice president. is q
man of strong character and picturesque per-
SOnality. He was born in Bath. Me, Novem-
Der -, 1885, and comes from line of Puritans
who trace back their blood to one of England's
kings. John Sewan. who founded the family
in New England, sailed from Coventry in 1914
and located at Newburyport, Mass. In 1879
the family became possessed of a large tract of
LAND in Maine. where they settled and it has
been the home of the Sewalls ever since.
Primarily, Arthur Sewall is ship builder
His family have been ship builders for three
generations. He built the first steel steamer
ever constructed Two years ago the Roanoke
and the Rappahannock. two of the largest
frame ships ever launched, were launched from
his yards. To-day Mr.. Sewan owns 60 vessels,
which sail upon every sea. He is president of
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Bath Ship-Buildfng Co. Thus Mr. Sewall'S in
tereSts have always been in the direction of
tree trade
The Maine man has been both q banker and
an officer and Stockholder of railroads He Is
president of the Bath national bank. Until
year ago he was president Of the Maine Central
railroad, and he has extensive holdings in
various other railroad companies. He also has
an interest in the Bath iron wor.s. Of which
Cen Hige is president. and this company has
built a large number of iron ships for the gov
eminent. Mr.. Sewalfs hereditary wealth has.
by his splendid business ability been increased
until he is reputed to be worth s. zoo, 000
In politics Mr.. Sewell is best known for
eight years of service on the national dem
ocratic executive committee. He has always
been a democrat in tarif ideas, and six years
ago he became convert to the cause of free
silver. While firm as rock in his convic-
tiOns on this issue, he is, like large minds,
tolerant of the opinions of others. and is uni
formly courteous to those who differ with him,
JONES FOR CHAIRMAN.
The Arkansan Elected To Manage the Dem