The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-07-17
ARTHUR SEHAIL Of ABIHE.
Nominated by shs Democrats at Chicago for
Vios-Rresidsnt
Il Was Done on ths Fisth Ballet, Altar sss-
lean, Bland and Others had WithdEa~n
-NONines a ship sUiidoF, Alss In
tsrested in Various CoFPoratieaA

CHICAGO, July IS--It was Il o'clock sstur-
day morning when Chairman White called
the democratic national convention 70 Srdss.
There were only ABOUT 600 peopis In the hsll
More than hail Of the gold delegates we're ab-
sent Contrary to the usual custon. the pro-
ceedings were not opened With prayer. A few
routine announcements we're made beiors tue
names OF the vice presidential candidates were
presented Chairman HarrllY, Of the national
committee. announced the last meeting Of the
Old national committee and ". Finley, OF Ohio,
moved the ratification Of the delegations
Nominations for the vice presidency were
then called for. after motion offered By sens
tor Jones, OF Arkansas, had been adopted nsis
iting the nominating speeches 70 Eve minutes
each.
Delegate MaiOney, Of washington, without
making q nomination speech, named James
Hamilton, OF Washington.
W a. Miller Of Oregon, presented tao name
Of ex-Gov. Pennoyer, Of Oregon, as one who
could secure for the ticket the united vote o.
the laboring men.
William A Burke, Of California, named the
veteran democrat, Arthur Sewail, Of Maine.
and C S Thomas, Of Colorado, seconded It.
]. H. O'SUiliyau, OF Massachusetts noui-
mated George Fred Williams, OF thu same
state; Mr.. MaTston, Of Louisiana, presented
John r Mclean, OF Ohio; ]. c. Curry OF North
Carolina named Judge Walter Clark, Of the
North Carolina supreme court; Ex-CongreSs-
man Tom L johnson, Of Ohio, nominated eL-
Congressman George w, Ffthian, Of Illinois.
Richard p Bland, OF Missouri, was named b.
Gov CulbersOn, Of Texas; Joseph G. Sioley, a.
Pennsylvania, by j. D. Showalter, Of Missouri;
o W. Powers, Of Utah, named john W, Dan
iel Of Virginia, but blr Daniel would nos Ds
candidate; ex-COngressman Fithlan also with
drew his name
The roll call Of the states on the vice presi-
dental nomination was then made and tbs on
cial announcement Of the vote was: HaFritg
81; Teller ]; White, 4; Patuson, ,; Williams
OF Massachusetts,, 70; Mclean, III; Clarke, 50,
Sewan, 100; Sibley iS5; Fithian, 1, Daniel, IL;
Bland, 81; Blackburn, 90; Williams OF Illinois,
p; Roies, 20: not voting, sba
The second ballot Was at once taken and the
0ficial result was. Sfbleyi 49, Sewsll, 81
Mclean I64; Williams, OF Massachusetts,. ID.
Bland, lsS Clark 22 Harrily, 81. Williams. Of
Illinois, IS; Patterson. Il not voting 25A To-
tai, $50.
After the announcement Congressman Amos
Cummings, Of New York, vas introduced ant
read telegram, dated Msadvilie, Pa, Gs fol-
lows;
please do not permit my name 10 be pre-
scented. so instructed my friends yesterday
Joseph Sibley.
The third ballot was then taken resulting Is
follows; Bland, 255; Mclean, 80; Sibley. Col
SeWau, %; Williams, OF Massachusetts,. d.
HaTrity, 70; Clarke, 2; Pattison, /; Daniel, &
not voting, 2i5.
Gov. Stone then withdrew BANDS name
The fourth ballot resulted as follows Nc
Lean, EOS SeWsli, 25l. Harriiy, Il; Wllllsms
(Mass.) 81 Clark, 50; Patterson. 1; Daniel 81;
not voting, 20
On the fifth ballot SsWau was nominated,
Wisconsins vote doing t.
The result Of the fifth ballot vas as folloWsi
SeWal. 56s. Mclean, 62; HarTity, II; Williams.
9. Clark %; Psttison, /; Daniels, 50; absent
and not voting, s5l.
Then on Ohi0is motion SeWalrs nomination
was made unanimous, and after the usual reso-
buttons OF thanks all round the convention adj
t0urned sine die.
Brief sketch OF MF. saWaH
CHICAGO, July 1s.-Arthur SeWaH, OF Maine,
democratic nominee for vice president Is
man OF strong character and picturesque rsF-
sonality. he was born In Bath, Ne, Noyem-
Der p, 1885, aud comes from q line Of Puritsns
who trace back their blood TO one Of England
kings, John Sewall, VINO founded the family
in New England, sailed from CoYeHtry II i6sG
and located at NewbuTypogt, Mass. In 1870
the family became possessed OF O large tract OF
land Ia Maine, where they settled, and &c has
been the home Of the SeWails ever since
Primarily Arthur SeWsu is a shlp-builder
His family have been ship builders for three
generations. He built the first stssl steamer
ever constructed Two years ago the Roanoke
and the RappahGnn0Gk, two Of the largest
frame ships ever launched, were launched from
his yards To-day MI SsWsr Owls 90 vessels
which sail upon every sea. He Is president Of
both the firms Of Arthur ssEail Co. and tie
Bath Ship-Building Co Thus Mr.. SsWaIrs fn-
/ terests have always been IN the direction of
| free trade
The Maine man has been both banker aad
an Olicer and stakeholder Of railroads he rs
| president Of the Bath national bank. Unttl 6
/ year ago he was president Of She Maine Central
railroad, and he has extensive holdings ia
/ various other railroad companies he als0 ms
an interest IN the Bath iron works, 0l which
/ Gen Hige Is president, and this company has
t built large number Of iron ships for the s0E-
I eminent Mr.. Sewglls hereditary wealth has,
/ by his splendid business ability, been increased
until he is Feputed 70 be worth S 10000
In politics Mr.. 5eWeli Is BEST known foE
1 eigat years Of service on the national dem
/ OcrRtic executive committees. he has always
! been a democrat 10 tariff ideas, and six year
| ago he became convert 70 she cause Of free
! silver. While as firm as 3 rock IN bis cSnVic-
lions on this issue, he u.s. ike large mihdsi
j tolerant OF the opinions OF others. and Is ual-
/ formly courteous 70 those WHO dihsg win him.
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