The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1896-07-17
TICKET COMPLETED.
Arthur sewall OF Maine, Nomi-
mated for Vice President
It Was Done on tho Fifth Ballot, Aftef Nc
Lean, Bland and Others Had Withdrawo
Nominee n chip Builder, Also In
teressed In Various Corporations.

CHICAGO, July 13-It was II o'clock Satur-
day morning when Chairman White called
the democratic national convention to order.
There were only about 5000 people in the hall.
More than half of the gold delegates were alb
sent Contrary to the usual custom the pro-
ceedings were not opened with prayer. AfeM-
routine announcements were made before tue
names OF the vice presidential candidates were
presented Chairman 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-
to- Jones, of Arkansas, had been adopted lin
iting the nominating speeches to i've minutes
each.
Delegate MAloney, of Washington. without
making u nomination speech, named James
Hamilton, of Washington. GO
W. A Miller, Of Oregon, presented tho name
of ex-Gov. Pennoyer, Of Oregon, as one who
could secure for the ticket the united vote OF
.he laboring men.
William A Burke, of California. named the
veteran democrat, Arthur Sewall, OF Maine.
and C. S. Thomas, of Colorado. seconded it.
j. T. O'Sullivan. OF Massachusetts, nomi-
mated George Fred Williams, OF the same
state: Mr.. Marston, OF Louisiana. presented
John r Mclean, OF Ohio; ]. C. Curry of North
Carolina named Judge Walter Clark, Of the
North Carolina supreme court Ex-Coagress-
man Tom L Johnson, of Ohio nominated ex-
Congressman George w. Ffthian. Of Illinois:
Richard p. Bland, of Missouri, was named by
Gov. Culberson, of Texas: Joseph c. Sihley. OF
Pennsylvania, by j. D. Showalter. OF MisSouri;
o. w. Powers, Of Utah, named John w. Dam
iel of Virginia, but Mr. Daniel would not be
candidate: ex-Congressman Fithian also with
drew his name.
The roll call Of the states on the vice presi-
Dental nomination was then made and the OH
cial announcement of the vote was: Harrity.4
81: Teller, /: White. 1: Pattison, 2: Williams
Of oh
Sewall. 100; Sibley. 1853; Fithian, 1: Daniel, IL;
Bland, g.: Blackburn 20: Williams OF Illinois.
%: Boies, 90 not voting 25S.
The second ballot was at once taken and the
official result Sibley, ll3; Sewan, 81:
Mclean, 1854: Williams, Of Massachusetts, is:
Bland, 2Ss: Clark. p Harrity, 81: Williams OF
Illinois, ID; Patterson. 1: not voting 25& To-
tall $50.
After the announcement. Congressman Amos
Cummings, Of New York. was introduced ana
read q telegram, dated Meadville, Pa, as fol-
lows:
please do not permit my name to be pre-
scented. 1 SO instructed my friends yesterday.
Joseph Sibley.
The third ballot was then taken resulting as
follows: Bland, 2,5: Mclean, 2l0: Sibley, 50:
Sewali, 81: Williams, OF Massachusetts. 49,
Harrity, 10; Clarke D. Pattison, L: Daniel, g.
not voting, 255.
Gov. Stone then withdrew BANDS name q.
The fourth ballot resulted as follows: Nc
Lean, 40. SeWall, Zol. f1arTlIy. IL.
(Mass.), o: Clark, 40: Patterson, 1: Daniel. 81;
not voting, go.
On the fifth ballot Sewall was nominated,
WiSconsin's vote doing it.
The result of the fifth ballot was as follows:
Sewall sos: Mclean, 81: Harrity, IL; Williams.
9: Clark, 90 Pattison, 1: Daniels, 36; absant
and not voting, PSI.
Then on Ohio'S motion Sewall's nomination
was made unanimous, and after the usual reso-
lutions OF thanks all round the convention adj
journed sine die. =.
A SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE NOMINEE.
CHICAGO, July 13.-Arthur Sewall, of Maine,
democratic nominee for vice president is .
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 Sewall. who founded the family
in New England sailed from Coventry in 1854
and located at Newburyport, Mass In 1850
the family became possessed OF n large tract of
land In Maine, where they settled and it hao
been the home of the Sewalls ever since
Primarily, Arthur Sewall is n 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. Sewall owns 90 vessels,
which sail upon every sea- He 10 president Of
both the firms of Arthur Sewall & Co and the
Bath Ship-Building Co. Thus Mr.. Sewalls in
terests have always been in the direction Of
free trade.
The Maine man has been both banker and
an officer and stakeholder of railroads. He is
president OF the Bath national bank. Until q
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 works. Of which
Gen. Hige is president. and this company has
built a large number Of iron ships for the gov
eminent. Mr.. Sewalls hereditary wealth has.
by his splendid business ability been increased
until he is reputed to be worth S 900 900.
In politics MIR. Sewell is best known fol-
eight years OF service on the national DEM
ocratic executive committee. He has always
been democrat n-tarin ideas, and six years
ago he became a convert to the cause OF free
silver. While as firm as rock in his convic-
lions on this issue, he is, like large minds
tolerant of the opinions of others. and is uni