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BEST in THE NATION.
Tn, Coliseum Conosdcd to Be q Model Con.
vontion Building.

When the delegates TO tho Democratic
national convention assembled In the Coli.
scum at Chicago they found themselves In
tho largest and best equipped convention
building that has ever been constructed. II
has II seating capacity OF $1,000. and tho
setried tiers OF chairs Tor visitors are 80 ar-
radged that everyone Il ablo 10 sec and hear
nll that takes place on the delegates floor OF
on the chairman's platform. by day the
grent hall, the square dimensions OF which
are 4J0x300 feet, II amply lighted by nu-
mcrous windows and skylights, and by night
more than 100 arc larnps furnish llluminn-
tion that rivals the Hight OF day.
There In so much mir space In the grent
hall, and tho arrangements Tor ventilation
are 80 vast and perfect, that, however hot
the weather may bo while tho convention IL
In session, II IL certain that neither the dele
gates nor the spectators will bo seriously In.
convonionccd by high temperature.
The space allotted for the delegates IA on
the level floor Immediately In front OF the
chnirman's platform. Surrounding tho space
OF the delegates on three sides Is n raised
platform, about n foot high, where seats for
the alternotes will bo provided. Tcrracod
platforms at each end OF tho stage were
occupied by the reporters and newspaper
| correspondents, and tho telegraph operators
will do their work under the chalrnnn's Plat
form.
ACCOMMODATIONS Tor the committees on
credentials, resolutions, etc. were arranged
Tor In the northeast corner OF the building.
where commodious rooms have been par
titioned on
The decorations have been well looked
after. Tri-colored strips OF bunting, q yard
or more In width, nre draped around tho rails
OF tho galleries and swathe the mammoth
stoel arches that support tho lofty roof
Hundreds OF American flags hang from the
high points OF the ceiling, and the coats Of
arms OF the various states Of the arc placed
at the posts OF the galleries surrounding the
hall. Directly over the chairmans table ls a
somewhat crude colorcd drawing, probably
intended TO be a reproduction Of the national
coat OF arms. The eagle IL there, and, as its
mouth open, II Is probably screaming, but
the execution OF this work of art IA somewhat
cartoonish. and somo Of the people who have
seen II exposed their opinion that there was
room for Improvement.
IL Ia conceded by everybody who has at-
tended previous rational conventions that
the Coliseum IL the best hall ever designed 10
hold large gatherings OF people. Architect
Beeman, however. has other monuments 10
bis genius In and around Chicago. To him
belongs tho credit for tho picturesque beau
ties OF Pullman, tho Pullman building, the
Grand Central railway station and the old
and new Studebaker buildings.
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chairman OF the Ohio delegation read a telc-
gram from him stating that all votes cnst
for him were east against his expressed wish
and without his authority.
MIR. Arthur Sewall, OF Maine, the successful
candidate, though present In the city as II
member Of the national democratic commit
tee and In the convention just before his
nomination, and though for many years ho
hns been the chairman Of the democratic
state committee Of Maine, was personally
known to few members on the floor. He was
plnced In nomination by n delegate from the
distant state Of California who gave no
personal details as TO the candidate. The
seconder Of Mr.. sewall, Mr. Thomas, OF
Colorado, added little TO the information pos
sessed by the convention, except that hc
testified TO Mr. Sewnlls business ability IA n
| shipbuilder railroad president and bnnk
president. On the first ballot Mr. Sowall re-
ceiycd 100 votes On the second these drop
ped TO ~. They Jumped up again TO ~ on
the third ballot. After the withdrawal OF
Bland and Siblcy he reached second plnco on
the fourth ballot, standing 2Gi TO Mcfcan's
296, and was nominated unanimously on the
nfth ballot.
There wns nothing moro then for the con
| vcntion 10 do but TO pass the customary
| votes OF thanks and adjourn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
LAST DAY.
Arthur sswall, Of Maine, Chosen for Vice
President

The Democratic national convention clos
ed its ticket Saturday afternoon and adjourn
cd sine die soon after o'clock. It selected
as its vice pres sident the veteran shipowner
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 to Of
feet 1t as to make the nomination for presi-
dent. viz. five.
Sixteen candidates were placed In nomina-
tion, or were voted for 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 80 votes fewer
ON the third ballot. with his delegation cup
porting him thanhe did on the second ballot,
when they voted tor other candidates. Upon
this showing Governor Stone promptly with
drew Bland's name.
Mr.. Sibley, OF Pennsylvania, received 1863
votes on the first ballot, but lost 80 votes on
the second, and was withdrawn by 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
for him. Starting with Ill votes, he ran up
to 296 on the fourth ballot, and then the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
NATIONAL PARTY PRINCIPLES.
Tho Executive Committee Has Issued q Dsc-
laration Of Purposes.

The National party, which was organized
In Plttsburg May 20, has issued through It's
executive committee, whose headquarters
are In Alliance, o., n manifesto. In which tho
following principles are declared;
"The supprcsslng OF the manufacture and
sale importation, expectation and transpor-
tation OF Intoxicating liquors for beverage
purposes. No citizen should be denied tho
right 10 vote on account OF sex. We. favor
the free and unlimited coinage Of both silver
and gold, at thc ratio OF 10 to 1, without con-
sulting any other nation. Land Is the com
mon heritage OF tho people, and should
be preserved from monopoly and
speculation. All .unearned grants OF
tho government. Railroads, telegraphs
and other nntural monopolies should be
owned by tho government The national
constitution should be 30 amended as to al
low taxation on Incomes. Import duties
should also bo levied. The contract convict
labor system should be abolished. All citi-
zens should be allowed 10 observe any other
day than the first day OF the week as day
OF observance. No public funds should be
appropriated for scctarian institutions Tho
president. vice president and United States
senators should be elected by direct vote Of
the people. Ex-soldiers and sailors OF tho
United States army and navy, their widows
and minor children should receive liberal
pensions. immigration laws should be so
revised as TO exclude paupcrs aud criminals.
The initiative and referendum and proper
tional representation should be adopted"
The paper is signed by J.. B. Logan.
chairman; John r. st. John, vice chairman;
ID. Thomas, secretary; A. NJ. Todd, treas
urer; Helen NJ. Cougar, John Lloyd Thomas.
H. 8. Thompson, National Executive com
nittee.
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THIRD DAY.
Platform Discussed--The Minority Report
on Coinage.

Thursdays session was consumed In dis
cussion and adoption of the platform. At
the evening session the nominations for the
presidency were made.
After the platform was reported In the
Democratic convention Thursday, Senator
Hill, OF New York, representing the minori-
ty gold plank men, submitted report which
contains strong plank favorable to tho ex-
isting standard, The use Of the word gold
In the plank IL conspicuous. The text Of the
minority report follows;
"1o the Democratic National Convention
Sixteen delegates, constituting the minor
ity of the committee ON resolutions, find
many declarations In the report Of the ma
jority to which they cannot give their assent.
Some of these are wholly unnecessary. Some
are ill-considered and ambiguously phrased,
while others are extreme and revolutionary
OF the well recognized principles OF the
party.
"The minority content themselves with
this general expression Of their dissent with
out going into specific statement of these
objectonal features Of the report OF the
majority. But upon the financial question
which engages at this time the chief share OF
public attention, the views OF the majority
differ so fundamentally from what tho
minority regard as vital Democratic doctrine
as to demand n distinct statement of what
they hold TO IA the only Just and true express
sion Of Democratic faith upon this para
mount issue. us follows, which IL offered as
substitute for the financial planks In the
majority report; We declare our belief that
the experiment on the part of the United
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
Loss By Fire.

From figures just published It appears that
tbh fro losses In the United States dur
Ing 1895 amounted TO the enormous total OF
tib2, ll0,233. This was more than s2, 900, 900
In excess Of the losses OF tho previous year
aud. with the exception OF the years 1891,
1892 and 1893, the destruction wrought by
fire last year was greater than that OF any
year since 1875. During the "a years since
1874 the greatest fire loss Is chargcable TO
1893, when upward Of sl67, 500, 900 worth Of
property was destroyed. or the total loss
iuiicted upon the country by this element
last year about 81 per cent waa covered by
Insurance. Tho Insurance loss was was :s4,-
69S.o30. OF tho $4,000 fires, tho great major
ity (22,7iD occurred In dwelling houses
The chief causes Of the connagrations. so far
~ they could bo definitely asccrtained, were
defective fiues, explosions and incendIar-
lam
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victory II he should be made the presidential
candidate.
While the Senator was reading his re-
marks there was constant passing OF people
along the alsles. whistles, cat-calls from the
galleries and great confusion. A voice shout
cd, ~ nominate Cleveland" and cheers for
Cleveland were called for and given. The
Senator read on undismayed, though his
voice was inaudible 10 feet away from where
he stood.
Ex-Congressman White, OF Iowa, spoke for
the nomination OF ex-Gov. Boies.
When Georgia was called ii. Il. Lewis, OF
that State, put In nomination W. J. Bryan, of
Nebraska.
John s. Rhea, OF Kentucky, with voice
almost az resonant and very closely resemb-
ling that OF the Senator he nominated placed
in nomination the name of Joseph q, y,
Blackburn, OF Kentucky.
Whom Massachusetts was called tho chair
man OF the delegation said Massachusetts, had
Intended to present the name OF ex-Gov.
Russell, but Mr. Russell declined to run on
the platform adopted.
Mr.. Patrick, of Ohio, when the name OF his
State was called. put in nomination John Il.
Mclean, OF Cincinnati.
Virginia being called, the chairman stated
that they had been instructed to present the
name OF John w. Daniel, but at his earnest
request did not do so.
When the State OF Wisconsin was called
Gen. Bragg chairman OF the delegation, said
wisconsin cannot participate In the nomi-
nation OF any man calling himself a Demo
crat upon a Populist platform" (Great
cheers, mingled with hisses.)
At the close OF the call OF the roll OF States
the convention at 1235 a. m. adjourned until
10a. M. Friday.
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A NEW PIG IRON POOL.
Talk ot a Combination to Restrict Pro-
duction and Keen up Prices,

One OF the biggest schemes In the history
OF the iron world came TO light at Sharon
Pm. when II was learned that an attempt
would be mndc by the pig Iron manufacturers
OF the Lchigh, Schuylkill. Susquchnnna,
Now Jersey and virginia regions to form a
pig metal pool OF gigantic proportions,
and by 80 doing would prevent an over
production Of pig iron and avoid the ruin
GUS cutting OF prices. The shenango and
Mahoning Wiley manufacturers received
circulars from Gcorgo Brooke, chairman
Of the Eastern Association Of Pig Iron
Manufacturers asking that they send
representative 10 Philadelphia 70 attend n
meeting TO lbs held on Wednesday, July 10.
An informal meeting was held at Sharon
last week. and n committee OF fvc was ap-
pointed TO formulate plan Of organization.
The pnpcr sets forth that tho manufacturers
ate confronted by n very serious condition Of
affairs, and TO escape decentralization this
pool must be formed. The SharpsviIle man
ufacturcrs will not go lpto thc pool, claim
Ing that II is only n scheme TO help the cstcrn
markets by dragging down the western
manufacturer. The pool, however, may be
formed among the eastern manufacturers,
who might virtually control the market
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
A BIG WAR CLOUD.
Probability Of a Great Conflict Between
European Powers

A Striking prediction Il made by Sir
Charles Dixie. conceded to have thorough
knowledge Of tho relations Of England with
continental powers. For years Sir Charles
has been distinguished among English lead
ors for his accurate forecasts. Sir Charles T.
OF opinion that tho time IL not far distant
when Great Britain, slngle-handcd. will en-
gage In great struggle against Germany,
France and Russia combined The contest,
he thinks, may open Mt any time within 10
years. II may come ostensibly about Egypt,
but II will be really on account OF Great
Brtain's colonial expansion. France regards
England's occupation and domination OF
Egypt with grcat hostility. English plans In
regard 10 the dark continent are the most
daring and stupendous that the ambition and
greed OF nations has ever devised. They
mean nothing less than n line Of English
colonies extending from Egypt to the Cape
OF Good Hope. English forces, commercial
and military are all the time advancing from
opposite directions. The cape colonies afford
n base to operate from the south, and Egypt
from the north, until the two advancing
forces meet in equataiel Afyicl The SQpdan
expedition Is rift II the da.hs program,
while Ia South Africa, on ono pretcxt or an
other, England Is all the time pushing its
lines horthward. What makes war seem
England's advance comes In conflict with
the claims and interests OF France and Ger
many. while In Asia John Bull IL now face 10
face with the advancing columns Of the czar.
To meet the inevitable tho English statesman
urges Great Britain to hold herself free from
any alliance which might only ptove illusive,
and to devote her energies to the develop
ment OF her defenses. That probably means
that England may toy with the drei9und as
convenience offers, and then agnin with the
Franco German alliance.
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ARTHUR sEWALL.
Candidate For vioe-President on the Dem.
ooratic Ticket.

Arthur sewall was born at Bath, Me-, No
vember 25, 1885. He has been a lifelong
Democrat, and has been chairman OF the
Maine Democratic State committee for many
years. His residence is the Sewall estate. In
Bath, which has been In the possession OF the
Sewall family since l760, when his great
grandfather took title, only three removes
from grant by King George. Mr.. Sewall
married In 1852 His wife was Emma ID.
Croker, OF Bath. There are two children
Harold NJ. and William ID. Harold NJ.
was appointed during Mr.. Cleveland's first
administration United States consul to Sa-
moa, but has since gone over 10 the Repub-
can party. Mr.. Sewall has been engaged
most OF his life In shipbuildlng 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 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 at one time president OF the
Eastern railroad, but has still quite consid-
cradle interests In railroads and In railroad
building.
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NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
Members Of the Organization for the Next
Four Years.

EOuI todib
The following IA the new Democratic NJ
lonal committee, all the vacancies exec
)ne having been filled:
Alabama-H. d. Clayton.
Arkansas-Thomas G. McRae.
California J. Dwyer.
Colorado-Adair Wilson.
Connecticut-Carlos French.
Delaware-R. II. Kenney.
Florida-Samuel Pascoe.
Georgia-Clark Howell.
Idaho-George Ainslie.
Illinois-Thomas Gahan.
Indiana-John q. Shanklin.
Iowa-Charles A. Walsh.
Kansas. q. johnson.
Kentucky-Urey Woodson.
Louisiana-N. G. Blanchard.
Maine-Seth @. Gordon.
Maryland-Arthur P. German.
Massachusetts-John w. Corcoran.
Michigan-E. q. Stevens.
Minnesota--B. w. Lawler.
Mississlppi-W. v. sullivan.
Montsna-A. @. Mediation.
Nebraska-w. ii. Thompson.
Neyada-R. =. Keating.
New Hampshire-A. W. Sulloway.
New Jersey-James Smith, Jr.
New York-John @. Sheehan.
North Carollna-Joseph Daniel.
North Dakota--W. @. Lustikow.
Ohio-John II. Mclean.
Oregon. Townsend.
Pennsylvania--William +. Harrity.
Rhode Island--Richard b. Comstock.
South Carolina--Benjamin r. Tillman.
south Dakota-James n. Wood.
Tennessee. NJ. Head.
Texss--J. @. Dudley.
Utah-A W. AcCuna
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
Another Historio Gavel

The gavel used by Chairman Harrity In
opening the Chicago convention was pre-
sented by ossian Guthrie, OF Chicago, made
from an oak timber from old Fort Dearborn.
The blockhouse from which the timber was
taken survived the Chicago fire and was
purchased by Mr.. Guthrie and other philan-
throIic citizens and re-erected In South
park, Chicago, "a a reminder OF the city's
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
New Trial For Cotell.

A motion Tor a new trial Tor Romulns Co.
tel was fled on the 10th. The attorneys
say they have new and important evidence.
Part OF this is that footprints OF the murder
or correspond to the boots worn by another,
and not to those worn by Cotel; that Flora
Stone told different persons the day after the
crime that she was sure Cotel was not guilty.
1t Is also charged that the jury was allowed
to separate and tina. the jurors talked OF the
case, read newspaper comments and in other
ways disobeyed their instructions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
Killed His Landlord.

Sebastiano Sparacello, owed board bill to
John Tamburrini, OF Charleroi. Pa, who
refused him his clothes until the bill was
paid. About 1890 o'clock Monday night
Sparacello returned to the boarding house
with two companions. The men then called
Tamburrini out OF the house. Several shots
were fred. and all the men used knives In
the fight which followed. Sparacello and
his two companions fed toward Pittsburg.
Tamburrini was found dead in the yard with
his throat cut.
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One Term.

The first thing Mr. Bryan did after receiv-
ing the news OF his nomination was to write
the following as an address to the American
people;
TO discharge faithfully the duties OF the Of
nco. desire to announce that II elected
shall under no circumstances be a candidate
for reelection"
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ycrmont-R u. Smnlley.
Vireinia-p. J. Otcy.
Washington-H Hugh G. Wallnce
West virglnin r. McGraw.
Wisconsin, g. Wall.
Wyoming w II. Holiday.
Arizona w. II. Burgnge.
District OF Columbia Lawrence Gardner.
Indian Territory Thomas Maroon.
New Mcxico-F. A. Manznnarcs
oklahoma white NJ. Grant
Aluska-C. -. Rogers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
Ohio Rapublioan CAMPAIGN.

The Republican State executive committee
held its first meeting in Columbus July 10,
and decided to open the campaign on Sep
l. 1t was also decided to make the tariff
and the coinage questions equally important
on the stump. The management OF the cam
paign was put In the hands of Chairman @.
l.. kurtz, Secretary Matthews, W. ID. Cult
bert, G. d. Firestone and George w. Sink
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
Russia Pro muts France.

The Westminster Gazette publishes
special dispatch from Athens. saying that
Russia IA promoting France to occupy Crete
and hold the island against Great Britain's
tenure OF Cyprus and Egypt The Greek
government has become alarmed at this. and
Is endavoring TO induce the Cretans to ac-
cept the terms OF the porte. The British
fleet has been 80 strengthened In Cretan
waters as to almost blockade the island
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
Pnrnad the House.

tramp applied at the home OF William
Cochran, near Sycamore, Ohio, for some
thing to eat. Being refused, he departed,
cursing and threatening. Shortly after
wards. the family locked the house and went
10 Sycamore. An hour later the house and
contents were totally destroyed by fire. The
first person at the scene claims the kitchen
door was wide open. giving weight to the
theory that the tramp gained revenge by
burning the house
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
A City Deserted.

The steamer Italia has arrived at Genoa,
and reports that Larnica Gsland OF Cyprus)
has been suffering from earthquake shocks
since July l. The disturbances have been
increasing In violence and extend to Lima
sol. A general panic Is said to prevail at
Larnica and the government and military
authorities have been providing tents for
the affrightcd people. The town Is deserted,
and the government offices, banks and tele-
graph Offices were under canvas when the
s.aamer left Cyprus
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
A Womau's Long Fast.

The Michigan fasting woman, Mrs. Henry
Ingham, has passed the l39th day. Mrs
Ingham has now lost all sense OF feeling and
has entered upon prolonged sleep,
her faint breathing being the only
outward sign Of life. The attending physi-
clans still clngs to the belief that she will
eclipse her former fast OF 800 days, but agree
that she will ultimately succumb to starva-
tiOn
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Mr.. IIll said he did not desire n call Of
States upon his two financial amendments,
but he did desire n vote by States on the
resolution commenting the administration.
The second roll call was begun Mt 1851. The
result was; Yeas, 357 nays, 5Gi; not voting
and absent, .. Total, $50
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
FOURTH DAY.
The Bryan Boom Looms up In the Con-
vention Hall.

The decks were cleared for the balloting
when the Democratic National Convention
assembled at 10 o'clock Friday. The rea
struggle opened with the delegates wrought
to an intense pitch over the sensational de-
velopments OF yesterday when the Bryan
wave swept through the convention and
threatened for time to stampede 1t then and
there.
Chairman White announced that the con.
vention was still on the call OF States for
nominations. Thereupon Mr., Harrity. Of
Pennsylvania. chairman OF tho National
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-15
Miners Laid on.

The Lake Superior Iron company has dis
workings. Further reductions In forces ara
anticipated In the Marquette ore district and
extensive reductions are being made In the
Gogebic and other districts. The mining
companies will maintain prices by reducing
output