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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
ARTHUR sEWALL.
Candidate For Vice President on the Dem.
ocratic Ticket.

Arthur Sewall was born at Bath, Me-, No
ycmbcr %, 1885. lie has been a lifelong
Democrat, and has been chairman OF the
Maine Democratic state committee for many
years. His residence is the Sewdll estate. In
Bath. which has been in the possession Of the
Sewall family since l7G0, when his great
grandfather took title, only three removes
from grant by King George. Mr. Sewal
married In 1852. His wife was Emma ID.
Crook"r, Of Bath. There are two children
Harold NJ. and William ID. Harold NJ.
was appointed during Mr.. Cioveland's first
administration United States consul to Sa-
moa, but has since gone over 10 the Repub-
can party. Mr.. Scwall has been engaged
most of his life in shipbuilding and ship
owning. In the old days he built wooden
whalers and coasters, for which the State OF
Maine was famous. The firm has been ''Sew-
all 4 Son" for three generations. Mr.. Sewall
Is president and principal owner Of the
Bath national bank. He was president for
nine years OF the Maine central railway,
which Is the railway system of that state.
He resigned the latter position two years
ago. He was NJ 'one time president OF the
Eastern railroad. but has still quite consid-
/ erable interests in railroads and in railroad
building
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
LAST DAY.
Arthur sewall, of Maine, Chosen for Vice
President

President.
The Democratic national convention clos
ed its ticket Saturday afternoon and ADJOURN
ed sine die soon after 3 o'clock. II selected
as it, vice pres ident the veteran shlpowner
and shipbuilder, Arthur Sewall, Of Maine,
for many years chairman OF the Democratic
state committee OF that state. This result
was not reached without "a struggle. The
same number Of ballots were required 10 ef-
feet II as To make the nomination for presi-
dent. VIZ, five.
Sixteen candidates were placed in nomina-
tion, or were voted Tor without their consent
on the first BALLOT All but four quickly
dropped out of sight. They were Messrs.
Bland, Sibley, Mclean and Sewall.
Mr. Bland received about 30 votes fewer
on the third ballot. with his delegation sup
porting him thanhe did on the second ballot,
when they voted tor other candidates. Upon
this showing Governor Stone promptly with
drew BANDS name.
Mr.. Sibley, OF Pennsylvania. received 1863
votes on the first ballot, but lost 80 votes on
the second, and was withdrawn by u tele-
gram addressed to Hon. Amos Cummings, OF
New York. before the third ballot.
Mr.. McLean's name was not formally
| placed In nomination, but was brought before
| the convention by the Ohio delegation voting
| TOR him. Starting with Ill votes, he ran up
to 296 on the fourth ballot, and then the
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
RIVER WORK BEGINS.
Orders Issued Execution OF Provisions Of
the New Harbor Bill.

As the result OF conference between
President Cleveland and Secretary Lamont
orders were issued by the war department
for the immediate execution OF the provis
ions Of the river and harbor appropriation
act, with the exception Of those sections oI
the law providing specifically for the making
OF contracts for the continuation and com
pletion of the works.
General Craighill, chief Of engineers, Is
sued orders to the officers in charge OF thu
improvements in all parts OF the country. Il
proceed at once with the ordinary govern
ment works In their respective districts.
M action will be taken ~ the present tim
with respect TO the important works for th'
completion OF which the bill authorizes III
making OF continuing contracts. There ar
80 items OF this character In the bill aud IN
authorities are now considering the bes
conrsc of action with respect thereto.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
BRYAN NOMINATED
For President by the Democratic
Convention at Chicago.
SENALL CHOSEN VICE PRESIDENT.
On the Fifth Ballot Illinois Went For
Bryan.
WORK OF THE CONVENTION.
Bland Led On the First, Blu, His Strength
and the Strength Of Others
Dwindled Thereafter
THRILLING SCENES IN CONVENTION
A Summary Of the Proceedings Of the First
Days

The National Democratic Convention was
called 10 order at noon Tuesday In the Coli
scum at Chicago. John W. Daniel was elect
ed temporary chairman over David u. Hill
by vote Of 500 To $40. the silver men carry
ing out their determination 10 turn down the
choice Of the National Committee. After "a
long speech from th" temporary chairman
and the announcement Of committees, the
convention. Mt 433 p. m, adjourned until 10
o'clock Wednesday morning.
The Committee On Permanent Organizh-
tion selected stephen VI. White, Of Califor-
nia for permanent chairman. Tho gold
men Oh the committee presented the nam" oil
Senator Till. The vote In committee wO'
White, -, Hill, d.
After long aud stormy session the Com
mittcc on Credentials decided to seat the
four contpsting silver delegates from Mich
igan. thus making tho delegation solid for
silver.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
Killed His Landlord.

Sebastiano Sparacello, owed u board bill tc
John Tamburrini, OF Charleroi, Pa, who
refused him his clothes until the bill wat
paid. About 1890 o'clock Monday night
Sparacello returned 10 the boarding-houst
with two companions. The men then callsc
Tamburrni out OF the house. Several sho,s
were fired, and all the men used knives In
the fight which followed. Sparacello and
his two companions fled toward Pittsburg
his throat cut.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
Members Of the Organization for the Next
Four Years.


The following Is the new Democratic N
ional committee, all the vacancies exec
,ne having been filled;
Alabamu-H. ID. Clayton.
Arkansas-Thomas G. McRae.
California j. Dwyer
Colorado-Adair Wilson.
COnnecticut-Ca French.
Delaware-R. Il. Kenney.
Florida-Samuel Pascoe.
Georgia Clark Howell.
Idaho-George Alnslie.
lllinois-ThOmas Gahan.
Indiana-John q. Shanklin.
Iowa Charles A. Walsh.
KANSAS. q. Johnson.
Kentucky-Urey WOodson.
Louisiana-N. c. Blanchard.
Maine-Seth G. Gordon.
Maryland-Arthur L. German.
Massachusetts W. Corcoran.
Michigan--E. q. stevens.
Minnesota-B. w. Lawler.
Mississippi V. sullivan.
Mont8na-A. q. Mediation.
Nebraska-W. II. Thompson.
Neyada-R. L. Heating.
New Hampshire-A. ". sulloway.
New Jersey-James Smith. Jr.
New York-John c. Sheehan.
North Carolina-Joseph Daniel.
North Dakota-W c. Lustikow.
Ohio-John Il. Mclean.
Oregon--J. Townsend.
Pennsylvania--Wi Il. Harrity.
Rhode Island-Richard b. Comstock.
South Carolina Benjamin r. Tillman.
South Dakota-James NJ. Wood.
Tennessee-J. M. Head.
Texas. q. Dudley.
Utah-A- W, McCune.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
MURDERED IN A CIV
Pleasure Seekers Make a GhAiI'
in Mexico,

For several months there has
OF robbers operating near lr'
and many mysterious ii'aIl
travellers through this section :
ported tc the authorities, pu' ,
missing men was obtained W
when a party Of pleasure
visit to some caves four mile
there. "A
In one OF these caves theyh
and skeletons of 20 men. so.
had been recently murdered, Il
skeletons Of others remaines
three Americans among l
murdered. They were recos'
clothing.
The CHASTITY discovery m Pc
concern, aid the authoIlua
hard TO bring the perpetra'0n
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
New Trial For cotell,

motion for a new trial for Romulns Co
tel was filed on the 10th. The attorney,
say they have new and important evidence
Part OF this Is that footprints OF the murder
er correspond to the boots worn by another
and not to those worn by Cotel that Flori
Stone told different persons the day after th'
crime that she was sure Cotel was not guilty
II is also charged that the jury was alloweC
to separate and tina. the jurors talked OF thu
case, read newspaper comments and in othe
ways disobeyed their instructions.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16

vermont--R p. Smalley.
yirginia-P. J. Otey.
washington--Hugh G. Wallace.
West virginia--J. II. McGraw.
wisconsin--E. G. Wall.
wyoming--W. II. Holiday.
Arizona-W. II. Burgage.
District Of Columbia-Lawrence Gardner
Indian Territory-Thomas Maroon.
New Mexico-F. A. Manzanares.
Oklahoma-Wh VI. Grant.
Alaska-C II, Rogers.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16

Mr. Hill said he did not desire n call Of
states upon his two financial amendments,
but he did desire vote by States On the
resolution commenting the administration.
The second roll call was begun mt 3j7. The
result was: Yeas, 357: nays, j6i, not voting
and absent, .. Total, 800
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
Matabele, Defeated.

On Sunday last British troops made an at
tack upon the Matabele position at Theba
Mamba and were repulsed. They made an
other attack upon the place on Monday ant
were successful In capturing the native
stronghold. The Matabele loss was 100 kill
cd and the British loss 3S killed or wounded
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
FOURTH DAY.
The Bryan Boom Looms up in the Con
vention Hall.

The decks were cleared for the balloting
when the Democrats National Convention
assembled at 10 o'clock Friday. The rea
struggle opened vith the delegates wrought
10 an intense pitch over the sensational de-
yelopments OF yesterday when the Bryan
wave swept through the convention and
threatened for timeto stanpodeit then and
there,
Chairman White announced that the con.
eention was still on the cail 'of States fol
nominations. Thereupon Mr.. Harrity. o
Pennsylvania, chairman OF the Nationa
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-07-16
Fatal Lamp Expls

BY the explosion OF a lamPt'
Dosty Martin. Of Malone, D.
were fatally aud three olb1u|
IT ocQ red Ia the upper hsI
cement and In an instant ~
with the lower part OF thei1
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-08
TURKEY TUMBLES
WHEN RUSSIA AND ENGLAND
AGREE ON REFORMS.
Wonders in the Way of Cancellation
Are Expected of the New Ar
menian Patriarch.

New York, Dec. S.-A dispatch from
NJ. Nielhoff, the Russian ambassa-
dor to Constantinople has again post
pOned his return journey to the end
of the month. This is looked upon
here as an suspicious sign that Rus
sia proposes giving Turkey the nee
essary time to apply reforms.
Col. Peschkff sails for Crete today
and will probably be president of the
peace reform committee.
Husni Pasha, Turkish ambassador
tosRussia, has autographed to the
Porte informing the Turkish govern
ment of the existence of a complete
understanding between Russia and
Great Britain in regard to the enforce
ment of reforms in Turkey. This in
formation has created n sensation
through official circles at CONSTANT
nople. 1t is understood that NJ. Nield-
hoff will call a meeting of ambassa-
doris Immediately upon his return to
the Porte. to consider the question of
reforms in Turkey and the opening
of the Dardenenlles.
Your correspondent has been able
of late to talk to n number of Turks
and Americans and all agree that the
present condition of affairs cannot
last. 1t is true the people are quiet.
There is eloquence i'm this silence. 1t
is the terrible calm of people who
have nothing to eat. The suffering
i'm this greatest of cities is too awful.
Only Cancellation alone can restore
that confidence which will bring back
prosperity. That is why the adyo-
Gates of Cancellation are playing such
an important role. May they sue
coed in it.
In Mgr. Ormanivat, the Armenians
have found singularly efficient re-
ligious leader. No one can charge
him with being Influenced by the
court. He scarcely knows a member
of the court. He is dipl0matist,
that is to say an adaptable man. He
is for peace and with hOnor-that is
to say without sacrificing too much.
He has around him a council of men
Of great position and strength, like
of which no patriarch has ever mad
before. He comes i'm to power Mt a
time when he can exercise more good
influence and. unless promises be bro
ken. meet with more support in high
quarters than any of his predeces-
sors. and he enters on his duty with
the distinct understanding that one
Of his first requests will he an amend
ment of the Sahmanatrok organic
laws and it is understood his request
will be granted.
He saws: "T'he task OF Cancellation
is difficult" There is good reason for
believing that he can accomplish it in
the absence of intrigue against him.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-08
BURRELL'S BLAST.
HE BOUNOES THE SUNDAY MORN
ING NEWSPAPERS.
Condemns Them For Sinnery in Word and
Deed and Wants to Run Church
Boycott on Them.

New York, Dec. Sat the meeting
of the Ministerial association last night
the Rev. ]. Burrell, of Marble Cole
giate church, read a paper on the
"Ideal Newspaper"
1--WE are not here to say pleasant
things of our favorite newspaper"
said Mr.. Burrell in part, cor to laud
the policy of press. The power of the
press is not defied 1t is the abuse of
this power that makes plain speaking
the duty Of all right thinking men.
We are here to protest, today, and as
members Of the gospel we have a
right.
First, because we are spiritually re-
sponsible for the parish For hostile
newspapers said Napoleon Bonapar-
tie, are more to be feared than thou
sand bayonets.' So our duty is clear.
Second, the church would stand be-
hind the reading class. The church
is the largest subscriber the newspa-
per has. 1t represents the wealth,
culture and moral influence of every
community.
''Third,w have a right we
have the power. There is no end Of
possibilities when Christians lead"
In regard to the publication Of news
papers on Sunday he said: "All the
morning papers are Sabbath break
ers. Every one is a fragrant enemy
of the Fourth commandment and the
sorrow of it is that our patronage in
less of greater degree makes us CO.
partner with them"
His objections to the Sunday issue
is that ut is unnecessary. 1t is is
sued in violation of Divine laws. 1t
is reprehensible in some cases, I'M
speakably so. 1t robs an army Of
employees of needed rest, an army Of
thousands and thousands Of newsboys
are kept at work. 1t keeps up the
worlds commerce by means of it's adj
vertising columns; it breaks up home
life; it units for the sanctuary"
Having finished his complaint he
asked what was to be done about it.
He said there was no better time for
action than now, and suggested that
Christian capitalists might undertake
n publication under the supervision OF
a board Of Christian men
'.But anything is better than moth
ing" he said, "let US purge our con-
sciences this day. We have marched
up hill in fine fettle.
"Shall our friedns, the enemy laugh
to hear us shout and see us pleasantly
march down again. Let's unite and
act"
DR.. Wesley johnson conceded with
Mr.. Burrell.
DR.. Arthur concluded the Sunday
newspapers have come to stay. II
the public would cease it's demand
for the sensational it would soon be
dropped. 1t is the duty Of ministers
to educate their charges as to what
to read and what not to read.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-08
OUR LIBERTY BELL.

Chicago. Dec. S.-The Columbian
Liberty Bell has finally been taken
from it's resting place in Evanston and
will probably be shipped TO Balti-
more today. Workmen representing
the McShane Foundry company, of
Baltimore, have loaded the bell on a
heavy truck ready to be hauled away.
George W. Knapp. who has acted
as custodian since 1893, has been
holding it to satisfy claim Of $4,000
due him as wages as custodian.
The McShane company replevined
the bell and finally secured it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-08
Price $500 a Year.
CROSSED IT AGAIN.
The Newspaper Correspondents Put
Maceo Over the Trocha

ne Newspaper correspondents Tut
Maceo Over the Trocha
Once More.
New York, Dec. S.-A special TO the
Herald from Jacksonville, Fla. says:
"'Your correspondent has received a
dispatch from Havana which states
that Antonio MaceO had crossed the
trOcha with large force of men.
1T is reported, according to the dis
patch, that Capt. Gen. Weyler has
been wounded ut the front. All news
from the scene of engagement is sup
pressed by the authorities ut the pal
ace"
Commenting on the above the Her
aid says: "The report that Maceo
has crossed the trocha is in line with
the expectations of the Cuban junta
in this city. Since Gen. Maceo has,
by order of Gen. Gomez, and in def
ance of Gen. Weylcr, invaded the
province Of Pinar del Rio in March
last. Spain as well as Cuban reports.
have represented him again and
again as having crossed the trocha
constructed by Gen. Weyler to keep
him from rejoining Gomez. The
Spaniards have reported his crossing
the line in disguise as his way of get
ting out of the trap into which, ac-
cording to them, he has entered. The
Cubans. on the other hand, have re-
ported his crossing in defiance of all
alleged opposition of the Spanish.
Maceo has from time to time stated
to those opposed to be in close COM
munication with him that he would
cross the line when it should be time
for him to meet Gen. Gomez again in
Havana or Matanzas. According to
recent reports Gen. Gomez was i'm
Santa Clara province near MatnazaS
with his extreme vanguard already
near the Havana line. Some of his
men are said to have participated in
the raid on GuanabacOa, Just across
the bay from Havana on December
1. Circumstances would seem to
show that the time had come when
Maceo and Gomez would naturally
wish to command their forces for n
second attack on the Spanish army"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-08
SINGAPORES HEALTH.
Sickness Caused By Drought Nanishes
With The Rains

SlCRueSS tduSeu by l1TuuSHl 'dhlShcS
With The Rains.
New York. Dec S.-A dispatch To-
the Herald from Singapore says:
Since the rains set in the amount of
of sickness has diminished and chol-
era has disappeared and there have
been fewer cases of the plague. An
increase of sicknss has been expert
enced over the far east, but the health
of the towns has now very much inn
proved.
The sanitary state of Singapore has
not been good during the last two
vars. In the middle of last year an
outbreak Of cholera occurred involv-
ing the deaths Of over 400 persons
before subsiding.
In October of this year similar
outbreak occurred. 1t was confined
almost entirely to Asiatics. especially
Chinese coolies, only one or two Eu-
ropeans having been attacked.
The dryness of the season has
doubtless much to do with the prevail
ence of cholera. remittent and inter-
mittent feyers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-08
LIKELY TO GET A PORTFOLIO.

Milwaukee, Dec. Sit is authOrita-
lively announced that Henry O'Payne,
whose name has been connected with
a place in McKinley's cabinet, has re-
signed the vice-presidency OF the
Milwaukee Electric Light and Power
company, which will go into effect
with the close of this year. The di-
rectors Of the company will arrive in
Milwaukee Thursday, when meet
ing will be held TO choose Mr.. Payne's
successor. Mr.. Payne either refuses
to deny or confirm the statement.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-08
CoNNOR SUICIDES.
Was Main Witness in the Famous
Cronin Murder Case.

Was Main Witness in the Famous
Cronin Murder Case.
Chicago, Dec. S.-Henry OConnor,
one of the principal witnesses for the
prosecution in the famous Cronin
murder case, committed suicide by
shooting himself at his home in this
city.
O'COnnor was a friend Of DIR. Gro
min and his evidence in the trial was
confined to remarks he had heard
made in Camp 2 of the Clan Ma Gael
by some of the defendants against
DR. Cronin.
His death recalls the mysteries
which have pursued the persons con-
nected with the case. Just before he
shot himself, O'Connor drew up a
will, dispOsing of his property, and
called in neighbors to witness 1t. This
document was made the basis of a
farewell letter to his wife in which
O'COnnor said that illness prompted
him to do the deed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-08
CHRYsANTHEMUM PARTY.

Miss Half requests yourself and
lady to attend Chrysanthemum par
ty on Monday evening, December 18th,
1896"
Thus read the invitation. and her
many friends responded 10 the call
with pleasure.
The practical residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Half, 139 Goliad street, was
n blaze Of electric radiancy last even
ing. their entire residence was thrown
open to their young friends. The
parlOrs and halls Were festooned and
decorated with chrysanthemums, the
flower of the evening. The electric
bulbs were each covered with delicate
tintS of tissue chrySanthemums and
the chandeliers were draped with
smilaX. which many were 10th to ac-
cept as the mistletoe bough, but were
emily reminded by their fair partners
that it was some weeks of be-
fore they could entertain any propo-
sition for penalty being imposed.
The debutante wore an exquisite
gown Of white satin, and was assisted
in receiving her guests by her moth
err. who was attired in an elegant
black silk costume The evening was
passed in dancing and guessing at
the number Of leaves in large chrys-
anthemum.
Nr. j. ID. Oppenheimer was the
lucky man and received a handsome
present.
The refreshments were served in
the dining room and many dainty and
tempting dishes were partaken Of by
the guests present. The champagne
punch was not forgotten, and around
the punch bowl many bumper was
drank TO the social success Of the fair
debutante.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-08
ANTI-SALOONISTS.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. S.-The an
nual convention Of the American Anti
Saloon league began here this morn
ing. Prominent persons from all
parts of the country are present and
the meeting promises to be one Of the
most interesting in aid Of the temper
ance cause ever held in the Capitol
City. One hundred and seventeen
delegations are In attendance. OF
these 16 are National, eight state, and
% representing separate organiza-
tions.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-08

ton, A. Hazlett, w. ii. Renahan and
Il. III. Blum.
At the request of the father of the
late George w. Askins, the remains
were buried here. The flu
neral took place from the deceased's
late residence, 1905 \. Olive street.
this morning at ten O'Clock, and Rev.
Bayard Craig conducted the services.
II. NJ. Norton, grand honorary MEM
Der of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen. read the burial ritual.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-08
GET OUT!

Denver, Col, Dec. S.-The Supreme
court has affirmed the decision of the
Lower court for removing Sheriff
Newman, of Lee county, for malfeas-
ance, imposing a fine and sentencing
him to Jail for six months for NAL
feasance in office. Newman's NAL
feasance consisted in receiving money
from Leadville gamblers and protect
ing them.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-08
NEW PREACHER ALL RIGHT,

Georgetown, Texas, Dec. ESPECIAL.
Rev. Mr.. Putnam. who was assign
ed the passionate of the Methodist
church for the next two years preach
ed his initial sermon Sunday. The
church was crowded at both the
morning and evening services and
Bro. Putnam's sermons, especially the
one at night were well received. He
made fine impression on his congre-
CATION.