The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-08-06
ABOUT SEWALL'S HOME
THE VICE-FRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
LIVES IN SIMPLE STYLE.


LIVES IN SIMPLE STYLE.
A Man of Practical Affairs who Has
Made His Money by Honest Indus
try and Economical Habits-A
Friend of the Working r1an and a
Just and Considerable EmpIoyer-AII
the People of Bath Rejoice at His
Nomina ton.
BATH, Me, July 25th.-(SpeciaD -
Imagine yourself, if you will, alight-
ing from railroad train and finding
yourself in pretty little railroad sta.
ton in typical and modern New
England city of 5000 inhabitants.
Such is Bath, Maine. Then imagine
yourself transported to the banks Of
the nearby Kennebec river. Situated
on Washington street fronting the
east, overlooking the Kenebec to the
charming country beyond, is the home
Of Hon. Arthur Sewall, Democratic
nominee for the Vice Presidency. l,
is beautiful place. The house stands
back from the street with an inviting
surrounding OF elms, frs, and we'll
grown shade trees. The lawns in
front and at either side lend a har-
monizing effect, enchanting to the
eye.
Within, the Sewall home is furnish
ed as one would expect, where refine.
ment and good taste are coupled with
the means OF gratifying them. There
are numbers of paintings, engravings,
books and all that tends to satisfy the
eye and delight the mind. Mr.. Sewall
has always displayed fondness for
books, and the collection in his H.
brary at the south and back OF the
house is a temptation before which any
lover of reading would hesitate and
like to be lost. In one corner is his
desk, prominent upon the top Of
which is marble bust of Mr.. Sewall's
father. The furniture is of mahogany
upholstered in leather That of the
reception room is hardwood covered
with plush of dull color.
The owner of this place, who has
become SO much talked of by reason
Of the prominent place he is slated TO
fill, is man not given to much talk,
and makes no pretentions at being a
political orator. He is a busy man
and especially so at this time, yet
what he has to say to caller is put
courteousiy and to the point. He
treats all corners alike and there are
none SO humble that they may not en-
ter his door and be pleasantly re-
ceived. His record for hospitality and
generous deeds extends wherever he is
known. He is a plain man of the
people and for the people. A good
way to fathom mans personality is
through his employees. Those under
Mr.. Sewall speak of him in highest
possible terms, and each one seems to
have story to tell of a kindness done
,at some past time. He visits and
mingles with his employees and there
are none that he does not know by
name and to whom he does not speak
wherever he meets them.
1t has been published that Mr.. Sew
all is millionaire, but this is denied
by those WHO are best informed as to
his wealth. 1t is true he has extensive
shipping properties and is interested
in great many other enterprises at
Bath and elsewhere, which he has &C
cumulated by hard work and economy.
His taxes last year according, to the
list, was 1851 on real estate, s8o5 on
personal property, and s. poll tax, a
total of S1,659.
The Sewall shipyard is on front
street that runs parallel with Wash
ington along the river front, a block
away. Not unlike all other building
yards in the East, the public entrance
is barricaded with heavy gate
through the high fence, upon which i:
is this sign:
ono ADMITTANCE WITHOUT PAss~FROM
THE OFFICE
The office is an unprelentious little
building, constructed in plain style
for business purposes. Over the doo1
is inscribed, "E & A. SEwALL. With
in the yard all is silent.
1t is told about Bath that it ha
been a month or SO since the place
rang with a musical sound of ham
mers and anvils, when great gangs o
men were at work. The shipbuild
ing business, like others, so they Sd,
has been bad and consequently thu
Sewall yards are silent. The sturd,
sons of Maine point toward thes'
Yards and the mills that are shut dowl
as object lessons to all working PEG
pie, and ye, there are some who dt
not desire a change for the better
These same workingmen pointed t.
Mr.. Sewall, when asked Were the,
in favor of the free coinage ol silver
and one Of them said, 'See how tn
gold standard has reduced his wealth
and in turn reduced our earnings as
consequence. We do not blame MI
Sewall, for he employed us six month
at a loss to himself, but was finall
forced to shut down. That's wher
the gold shoe pinches US, and ther
are no workingmen in these parts tina
will not vote for free silver at ever
opportunity" Such are the sentl
men,s of his people and although tn
State has been overwhelmingly Re
publican, its most conservative cit
zens declare that silver tidal wave
sweeping New England and that tn
Pine Tree State will fall in line an
cast its vote for Democracy.
From the day Mr.. Sewall left tn
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