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.5/-^ICRTH CAROLINA,

1895.

BY « '?*» COLLINS & GOODWIN,

RALEIGH, M, C.

H'I'OiS, litXSTKRS MSrj BlNri.EI;.; 1895.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Of NORTH CAROLINA, SESSION OF 1895.

SENATE.

First District, E. T. SNIPES, Murfreesboro.

Was born February 26, 1841, in the western part of Hertford County, and is 54 years old. Politics, Republican, and is conservative (dwells on this). This is the sixth term Mr. Snipes has served his county and district in the General Assembly, having represented his county first in iS68-'69 and '70, and in :SSi. In the contest of i868 he was elected over Hon. Jesse J. Yates by 2x2 votes, who afterwards represented the First North Carolina Dis- trict in Congress. In 1881 he was opposed by Hon. Joseph B. Slaughter, over whom he was elected by 225 majority; and in the campaign of 1886 he defeated L,angley Taylor by 257 majprity, an increase of about 30 votes over his victory in 18S1, leading the ticket, as usual, by a handsome majority. Occupation, farmer, to ' which he devotes his principal time, and in which he has met with much success. He has recently engaged in a small way in the mercantile business, and bids fair to reap an ample reward. Wa-^ Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for six years, m. -which position he served with credit to himself and to the cor' ;ty, the debt of the count}' of $17,000 having been paid when he .retired, all the public buildings, which were before in a dilapi- _ dat' 1 state, having been put iu proper order. Mr. Snipes was elec'ed to the Senate by 1,200, defeating his opponent, Mr. L,. W. McMullen, Democrat. On October 31, 1871, he married Miss Lo.'jisa Bradshaw, of Isle of Wight Councj", Va., and is the happy lauier of eight children. He is Chairman of the Committee on Pui'jiic Buildings and Grounds, and serves on the committees of De f and Dumb and Blind Asylums, Agriculture, and Propositions ttib'-" Grievances.

First District, THEO. WHJTE, Hertford.

orn, 1840, in the town of Brandon, Rankin County, Miss. Was 01 / seven years of age when he moved to the State of North Car- olliia in Perquimans County, the place where he resides. He is a at fa; mer bv occupation. Enlisted in the Confederate service the '"' ::0"irraencement of the war and served iu infantry of Cooke's Brig- ' % 27th N, C. Troop:-, commauded by Col. John A. Gilmer. Was taken prisoner at tlie battle of Bristoe, Va., and was confined in prison at Point Lookout, Md., thirteen months. He suffered intensely during imprisoument that space in this sketch will not allow us to express. He was exchanged at Savannah, Ga., and returned home, where he married the girl he left behind, Miss Carolina Virginia Harrell, tind was back to his old regiment, the 27th, in the trenches around Petersburg, in seven weeks. Mr. White has always been a Democrat, but in 1892 announced

himself as a. Populist. Has been honored by the people of bis county for various offices ever since the surrender of General Lee. Represented his county in the Legislature in iSoi. Is Vice-Presi- dent of the Farmers' Alliance of Perquimans Count}', and President of the Sub- Alliance of his township. Is a Justice of the Peace, and has been for twenty years. Has been a County Commissioner oi his county for several years, which position he resigned to represent his county in the General Assembly of 1891. Pa also is Chair- man on the Board of Supervisors of Public Roads in ^i'^ township, and is a member of the school committee. He was for two campaigns (1892 and 1894) Chairman of the First Congressional District of North Carolina. In the fall of 1894, at a convention held in Edenton, he was nominated by the "'opulists on the coalition ticket and canvassed the district with his opponents, Mr. L. W. McMullen and Geo. W. Ward, and defeated them by 1,030 majority, Mr. White is a gentleman of a jolly good nature, and is a raan that makes friends wherever he goes, especiallv among the yomg people.

Second District, J. B. PARSONS, Middleton.

Born in the city of Portsmouth, Va., in 1842. Was educated in the public schools of his native city. Entered the Virginia Iron Works as an apprentice, and is a good engineer. He served in the United States Navy about the time of the'virginian affair. Besides being an engineer, Mr. Parsons, is an orator, auth.-- music teacher, newspaper correspondent and an athlete. He has made oratory and literature a special studv, U an e;:sy and good writer of verse, has composed music, and' has- B'^n- pieces not yet published. He is a mu.sic teacher ant has been principal of several High Schools. His politics have always _ been Democratic until the late .;l';c- tion, when he became a Populist. He was elected bv 487 major'ty out of a vote of 12,000 in his district, coryposed of seven count>3 viz.: Dare, Tyrrell, Martin, Washington, Beaufort, Patalico sod Hyde. He resides in Hyde, but his profession compel.s him V-o roam over a considerable latitude, and can be nracticallv said to live anywhere he may be. Mr. Parsons is food of high life and full of wit, and he mal- ed many friends wherever he goes. Second District, H. E. i«cCASKEY, Dardens.

Tliis pfentleman \yas born in Martin County, November 6th, 1859. He was formerly a Democrat, but joined the new partv, the inconsistency of the party being his reason for leaving it. Is a member of the Farmers' Alliance, joining that organization in 1889, and has represenied that body in three State meetings. Was educated in the high schools of his native county and st the Uni- versity of North Carolina for the purpose of teaching, and is a prosperous farmer. He married Miss Mamie L. Waters, of Dar-

dens, N. C. , Decemtier 23d, 1887, and is the father of four children, one boy and three girls. This is his first term in the I,egislature. He is a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.

Fifth District, WILLIAM P. MERCER, Toisnot.

Born in the county of Edgecombe, and is not far beyond thirty years of age. He was raised on the farm and is a Democrat. He was educated at Tritiity College, N. C, under the presidency of the late scholarly Dr. Braxton Craven, with degree of A. B. A fev/ years after graduating he delivered the annual address before the Alumni Association of that College, at which time the trustees of the institution honored him with degree of A. M. Attended medical department of the University of Virginia one session often months and completed his medical education at the University of the City of New York. Since that time he has Vjeen t)racticing medicine and farming very successfully. Married Miss Mary A. Jones, an accomplished daughter of ex- sheriff Joseph S. Jones, of Warren County, and has three children. "The doctor never took any active part in politics before the campaign of 1892, and was nominated for State Senator without solicitation. He was elected over the Republican and People's Party candidates by a majority of nearly 400. In 1894 he was again nominated for the same position by acclamation, and was elected by a handsome majority over the Republican and Populist candidates. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Trinity Col- lege. Has been chosen to deliver the annual oration before the next meeting of the Medical Society of North Carolina in May, 1895, at Goldsboro. Is serving on a number of Senate committees, viz.: Judiciary, Railroad and Railroad Commission, Penal Institu- tions, Public Health, Agriculture, &c.

Sixth District, A. A. FORBS, Greenville.

Was born Febuary 3d, 1842, and is consequently fifty-three years of age.- Attended the common schools of the county and at the age of fifteen entered Trinity College, remained there till 1861, left there and joined Lee's army as a private, Seventh Confederate Cavalry, and in 1863 was elected lieutenant, but declined that position, and accepted the position of musician, and leader of the Regimental brass band, which he served until the 9th daj' of April, 1865, and surrendered with Lee's army at Appomatox Court House. Married January 9th, i856. He was nominated for the Senate in 1S92, and defeated by 62 votes. In the fall of 1894 he was again nominated fbr the Senate and elected by 500 majority, in which capacity he served with diatinction and honor. Occupation, farmer.

Seventh District, J. C BELLAMY, Whitakers.

Joseph Clinch Bellamy was born in Nash County, near Battles- boro. on the manor farm where his father, Dr. John Fletcher Bellamy, and his wife, Sarah Hunter, lived and are buried. The Bellamys are of Huguenot descent, who came to Edge- combe County earl;,' in the seventeenth century. The great-grandmother of the subject of this sketch was a sister of Col. Joseph Clinch, for whom he was named. Col. Clinch was a man of wealth and a foremost rebel against the British government in its oppression on the American Colonies, who raised and equipped at his own expense a company of three hundred caval- rymen for the Continental service, with which, as its captain, he became a terror to the Tories in Eastern Carolina. Entering the second regiment formed in North Carolina, he rose to a lieuten- ancy and afterwards became its colonel. He was in the General Assembly of North Carolina in 1780. — Wheeler'' s Sketches of North Carolina., pp.j2~j^.. The grandfather of the subject of this memoir, the Rev. Wil- liam Bellamy, a nephew of Col. Clinch, was a member of the Vigilance Committee for Halifax County. Dr. John Fletcher Bellamy, a grandson of Mary Clinch, was in the war of i8i2-'i4, as a private, afterwai'ds a surgeon, stationed at Norfolk, Va., most of the time. When the attack on Wash- ington City was made by the British he tramped with his regiment to that city, but too late to meet the enemy, who had left. He was one of the four or five v»'ho left the Methodist Episcopal Church and formed the Methodist Protestant Church. A man of fine intelligence and influence in his county. His youngest son by his last marriage was educated at the State University, where he was graduated, taking the degree of A. B. in regular course.. Entering the Confederate service early in 1862 as a private, serving some three years, to its close, he attained to the rank of ordnance sergeant in Co. F, 36th N. C. Troops. Ever since then he has been exclusively engaged in farming in Nash County, where he now resides. Mr. Bellamy has always taken much interest in politics. He was origin-ally a Whig, then a Democrat till the reform movement, when he became a Populist. From its beginning, he became fully and ardentl}^ identified with that great political revolution, holding high positions in the Grange and the Farmers' Alliance, in the last of which orders he was twice chosen President of the County Alliance, the limit allowed by its constitution. On November 6, 1894, he was elected to the State Senate from the Seventh Senatorial District, for th^ county of Nash, which gave him 1,167 votes over his opponent, Dr. J. E Edwards, and receiviuff 6,244 votes in his district. Though conservative and liberal in his views, he is a thorough Populist, as the handsome vote he obtained fully testifies.

Eighth District, J. M. MEWBOORNE, Kinston.

This gentleman was born in L,enoir County, March 22, 1848. Received his education at Bingham's School. Until 1S92 he was a Democrat, but changed to a Populist. He was President of the County Alliance of Lenoir County, and is now President of the North Carolina State Alliance, first being elected in 1893 and re-elected in 1894. Was a member of the State Executive Com- mittee for five years. He is a member of Christ Church, Kiuston, and takes active part in his church work. In 1867 he married Miss Eliza Palmer, and has five children, all living.

Eighth District, E. L FRANCK, Richlands.

Was born in Jones County, August 5th, 1856. Politics Populist; was a Democrat and served in the General Assembly of 1891, but changed on account of inconsistency of the party. He was married to Miss Virginia Lee SanJlin, of Onslow County, December lotb, 1884, she died on November 6th, 1885. Mr. Franck is a County Commissioner of his County, and also a Justice of the Peace, and was appointed on the Board of Audit and Finance by the Legislature, and served as President />^

Alfred H. Paddison was born in Fauquier County, Va., the 5th of November, 1849, of Englisli parents, removing to North Caro- lina with his parents in 1856. He began merchandising at Long Creek, New Hanover (now Pender) County, in 1S70. Was married on the I2th of December, 1872, to Miss Blanche Simpson, a daughter of Dr. Jas. F. Simpson. Was nominated by the Democratic party in 1876 for Sheriff, and was elected by about 150 majority. Was renominated in 1878, and again elected; in iSSo was defeated for the nomination, and retired from ofl&ce at the end of his term, not expecting to enter politics again. In 18S2 the Democratic party nominated him for Register of Deeds, which he declined, was appointed a Justice of the Peace by the Legislature of 1881, and was continuously appointed. Was appointed a member of the Board of Education in 1886, and was elected by the Board of Justices at the next election, served as a member of said Board till 1892, when he resigned. He espoused the cause of the Peo- ple's party in 1892, and was nominated by that party for the House of Representatives in that year, but withdrew. Later the Peo- ple's party decided to nominate a County ticket, and upon the declination of the gentleman nominated for Sheriff the Esecutive Committee of both the People's and Republican parties insisted on his taking the nomination, which he finally consented to do, and was elected by a majority of ninety-five. The Canvassing Board, however, rose superior to the people, and by throwing out two townships on the most flimsy pretexts declared the Demo- cratic candidate elected. Mr. Paddison brought suit to recover the office, but wheu the case was called for trial, it was removed to New Hanover County. The prospect of getting a fair trial on merits of the case, in the heated condition of the public mind at that time, and the unreasoning prejudice, against the Populists, induced him to abandon the suit. In 1893 the Populist Conven- tion of Pender unanimously recommended him to the District Senatorial Convention for nomination as one of the candidates for the Senate from the 9th District, which vras done by the convention at Warsaw unanimously. The Republican Senatorial Con- vention also nominated him for the same position. He was elected by several hundred majority, but was counted out by the Canvassing Board of Wayne Count}', and the certificate given to his competitor, but when it was found how the State had gone his competitor, together with his colleague, prepared a notice of contest, alleging sufficient •" irregularities" to elect Mr. Paddison and his colleague by 20 majority. The contestees, through their attorneys, acknowledged the truth of the allegations in this remarkable paper, and upon this paper he was, Avithout objection, admitted to his seat iu the Senate on the second da}' of the session. He was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns, and was also a member of the following committees: Penal Institutions, Education, and Salaries and Fees. He was also appointed Chairman of the Senate Branch of the Joint Select Com- mittee on Retrenchment and Reform, and elected by the Joint Committee Chairman of the same. Mr. Paddison is an earnest Populist.

Ninth District— H. L. GRANT, eoJdsboro.

H. L. Grant, of Goklsboro, was born in the State of Rhode Island iff 1843. In 1857 he went to Connecticut, and in i86r enlisted in Company "A," Sixth Connecticut Volunteers, as a private. Served during the war, and at the end of the war mustered out as Major of the Regiment he enlisted in. In 1864, while serving in the Department of the James, before Richmond, the expedition was decided upon and his command formed a part of that which went to Fort Fisher, North Carolina. Was Provost Marshal at Wilmington and Goldsboro, and settled in North Carolina in 1865. In 1868 be was elected a member of the Constitutional Convention; since then he has lived in Goldsboro, engaged in farming and the brick business. In 1868 he was appointed Postmaster, and held this office for over fifteen years. Was nominated by the Republican party in the fall of 1894 for the Senate. This District is composed of the counties of Wayne, Pender and Duplin. His people could have made no better selection, as he represents them with credit and honor.

Eleventh District, C A. COOK, Warrenton.

Born in Warrenton, October 7th, 1848, and is now forty-six years of age. Entered the University of North Carolina in 1866, and after passing through the Freshman and Sophomore classes there, went to Princeton and entered the Junior class, and graduated in June, 1870. Profession, lawyer, and after a course of instructiou under the distinguished William Eaton, Esq., of War- ren, obtained license to practice in Jantiary, 1S72. and has since been successfully pursuing the practice of his chosen profession in Warren and adjacent countie.s. In politics, has been a Repub- lican since 1882, but prior to that time was a Democrat, his rea- sons for leaving the Democratic party being, as he alleges, its departure from the principles of true Democrac3\ This is Mr. Cook's second term as a legislator, and was elected over Dr. J. V. Jerman, by a majority, as counted, of 227, but several hundred of his majority "got away " and was not for. The counties composing this district are Warren and Vance. Married 10

October nth. 1871, Miss Marina W. Jones, daughter of ex-Sheriflf Joseph S. Jones; of Warren, and has nine children now living. Is a steward in the Methodist Church, and is a recognized leader iu that popular religious denomination. He is Chairmai of the Judi- ciary Committee and serves on Education, Railroads and Railroad Commission, Feder-l Relations, Military Affairs, and on the Joint Standing Committees on Election of the Trustees of the Univer- sity, on Colonial Records. He was a Republican member of ^he State Canvassing Board of, 1887 and in 1894. Was appointed Attorney of the United States for the Eastern District of North Carolina by President Harrison in 1889, and served as such oflBcer four years, and was then removed by President Cleveland to make a place for a Democrat.

Twelfth District, Rev. H. W. MORRIS, Apex.

Rev. Henry W. Norris was boru March i8th, 1847, io Wake Count}', N. C, where his ancestors had lived for three generations past, and he has lived till the present. Attended the common schools of the neighborhood till 1863, when he entered the preparatory department of Trinity College. In 1864 he was called from there into the Confederate service and remained till the close of the war. Came home and worked on farm till able to resume course in College, when he returned to Trinity and remained till graduation in 1871. Since that time be has engaged in teaching, farming and preaching. Having been ordained to the ministry in the Baptist Church in 1880, he has been in the constant service as pastor of churches in his surrounding country. His first vote in a National election was given to the Republican ticket. After that time, not being satisfied with the purity of either political party, he tried to support the best men, irrespective of party name, and always advocated needed reform in both Stale and National politics. Has always been an advocate of temperance legislation as far as public sentiment would support the law enacted. Identified himself with the Farmers' Alliance in its early history, and has main- tained that connection till now, ever adhering to the principles of the order. He was one of the first organizers of the Peoples' Party in his county and State. In 1892, was the Populist nominee for State Senator from the Twelfth Senatorial District, but was defeated by the Democratic nominee by 39 votes. In 1894 he was again nominated by his party for the same position and endorsed by the Republican party. This time he was elected over his Democratic competitor by a majority of 1,063 votes. 11

Fourteenth District, JOHN E. FOWLER, Clinton.

This gentleman was born September 8, 1866, near Clinton, Samp- son County. In politics was formerly a Democrat, but on the extreme ruling of Chairman Simmon, left the Democratic party in the fall of 1892 and joined the Populists. He was educated at the common schools of Sampson County, Salem Academy, and Wake Forest College, and read law at Chapel Hill under Judge Shepherd and Dr. John Manniug, aod was admitted to the bar and is now practicing at Clinton, N. C. The district he represents is composed of Sampson, Harnett and Bladen counties.

Fourteenth District, !. W, TAYLOR, Dunn.

Was born in Duplin County, March 6, 1838, and educated in the common schools of the neighborhood. He is now a Populist, but has been a Democrat, and left the party on account of the bad "machinery," and was run on the Populist ticket of 1892 for Town- ship Constable, and in 1894 was nominated by his party for the Senate, and elected by a good majority. Is a successful farmer in good standing. Mr. Taylor is a Free Will Baptist, and has been for forty years. His father left Duplin County when he was but four years old and settled in Cumberland County, where he lived up to four years ago, when he moved to Dunn, Harnett County. He married Miss Ann Godwin, August 6, 1S62, and is the father of six children and grandfather of two. He has tilled the highest office in the Masonic Lodge of his town, of which he has been a member for twenty years, and is also a member of the I. O. O. F. and has served that Order in every chair.

Fifteenth District, J. J. LONG, Eolca.

The subject of this sketch was born in Columbus County, Jan- uary 4, 1844, and educated in the common schools of that county. Mr. Long was a Democrat up to two years ago, when he changed for the People's party. He served through the war as a private in Company H, i8th N. C. Regiment, L- O'B. Branch's Brigade, and was one of the lucky ones to come out without a black mark or a wound. In 1867 he married Miss C. E. Kill, of Columbus County. He is a member of the Baptist Church. He served his county as County Commissioner for four years, and has been a Justice of the Peace for twenty years. This is his third term in the General Assembly, having been elected in 1889 and 1891 to the House of Representatives from Columbus, and in 1894 was elected by a very large majority to represent his district, the 15th, composed of Columbus and Robeson, in the Senate. Mr. Long is a farmer. 12

Sixteenth District, WARREN CARVER, Hope Mills.

This gentleman was born August 13, 1843, in the shade of a cotton factory, theh Rockfish, now Hope Mills, No. i, Cumber- land County. He is a Republican. He married Miss Mary Jes- sup, of Cumberland County. Two of his great-grandfathers were signers of the Cumberland Declaration of Itidependeace. Served in the Confederate army, First North Carolina Volunteers. Mr. Carver is an advocate of woman's rights to serve on school committees. Was elected to represent his district by a very large majority. This district is composed of Cumberland only.

Seventeenth District, A. J. DALBY, Oxford.

A. J. Dalby was born in Granville County, January 4, 1844. He is a member in full fellowship of the Missionary Baptist Church. Was educated in the academies of the country and debarred from a collegiate education on account of the war. He was a Confed- erate soldier, in the Sixth North Carolina Regiment, and surrendered at Appomattox, Va., with Gen. R. E). Lee. P.eturned home to the farm in April, 1865, and accepted the conditions of the times, and went to work on the farm, with the determination to help his father recover from losses on account of the war. The following year he engaged in the manufacturing of tobacco. In the winter of i866-'67 he took a course in medicine at the Medical College of Richmond, Va. He has been twice married, and has one child. When the Alliance began to organize he was among the first to join the Order, and has attended most of the State and national meetings. He has been secretary of the Granville County Alliance ever since its organization. He was a delegate to the first Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union, meeting at vSt, Louis, that formulated the Alliance demands, now the Populist platform. Was appointed one of three as the executive committee by the chairman of the National People's Party to organize that part}' in North Carolina. At the organization of the People's Party, held in Raleigh, May, 1891, he was elected a delegate-at-large to the People's Party Convention at Omaha. Neb., in 1891, which he attended. Was also a delegate to the People's Party State convention that nominated the State ticket in 189 1. He was elected Senator of the Seventeenth Senatorial District in 1894, and is now boldly standing up for right and justice, and will do what he has promised his people, without fear or favor. 13

Eighteenth District, W. G. STEPHENS, Leasburg.

Was born in Caswell County, on the i8th day of August, 1839, and married Miss Stephens in 1873. He has one son living. Poli- tics, Populist. He was elected Senator from his district, composed of the counties of Caswell, Alamance, Orange and Durham, by 2,500 majority over R. B. Boone and R. L. Mitchell, the Demo- cratic nominees. He is a eraduate of the University of Pennsyl- vania. Mr. Stephens served four year?, as private, lifutenaut and assistant surgeon, in the Confederate army. He is now engaged in farming. This is his first term in the General Assemblv.

Eighteenth District, STEPHEN A. WHiTE, Mebane.

Stephen A. White was born in Alamance County (formerly a part of Orange) oa February 6th, 1826, is a son of Samuel and Nancy Mebane White. His family is one of the oldest of the section in which he lives. His grandfather, Stephen White, and his great-grandfather, Alexander Mebane, were of the Scotch- Irish emigrants which came to North Carolina and settled in 1850. He had but few opportunities of education, except such as were afforded b}^ the common schools of the country. After growing up to manhood lie taught school for several years. Was engaged on the survey and construction of the North Carolina Railroad, and was afterwards for more than twenty years postmaster and railroad agent. In 1870, he was elected to the I/egislature of the State as Rep- resentative by a large majorit}', but owing to the fact that the I/egislature declared that the county was under military rule, that the election was illegal, and notwithstanding the fact that the election was quiet and properly conducted, j'et his seat was declared vacant. For eight years he was Justice of the Peace and has been on the

, Board of Assessors of the real estate of Alamance County for twenty-five years. He was elected Senator to the Legislature of 1895 by a majority of twenty-five hundred votes in the i8th Senatorial District, composed of Alamance, Caswell, Orange and Durham. He is a Republican in politics. In religion is a Presbyterian, and has long been an elder of the Hawfield Church, and was sent as a commissioner to the General x\ssembly of the Southern Pres- byterian Churches which was held in Macon, Ga., in 1894. He was married to Mary J. Woods, daughter of James and M^ry Woods, in 1856. By this marriage they have born to them seven sons and three daughters, four sons and three daughters are now living. Mr. White has led an active busine;-.s life. His ear has ever been ready to listen to the cry of distress, his heart to sym- pathize with those in sorrow, and his hand to bestow charity, and has been true to every trust committed to his charge. 14

Twentieth District, W. R. LINDSAY, Madison.

Was born August lo, 1836, and is 59 years old. He was a Dem- ocrat up to three years ago, when he joined the People's Party, and was one of its organizers in this State, and was made Chair- man of the first Convention held in 1892. and is also one of the National Committeemen. Having worked faithfully for his party, lie is now receiving wnat lor'Sls his parly Can give him; was educated at tliat widely known institute. Wake Forest College, as an A. B. in i860. At present his chief occupation is farming—tobacco being his principal product. This is Mr. Lindsay's fourth term, having been elected in 1875 as a regular Democrat and again in 1878, and served his people in 1887 as an Independent Democrat. He was nominated by the Populists and elected by a large majorit}\ This is evidence how much Mr. Lindsay is esteemed by his people. He married Miss N. H. Meadows, of Virginia.

Twenty.first District, 0. A. STARBUCK, Greensboro.

Was born in Guilford County on the istliday of February, 1S58, consequently he is 37 years of age. He was raised on a farm, and educated at Dover Free School and at the High School of Keruers- ville, N. C. In politics he is a Republican and has always been a consistent member of that party. In 1888 he was nominated on the Republican party ticket of his county (Guilford) for a seat in the lower house of the Legislature, and notwithstanding the count}' had been in the hands of the Democrats, he was elected by a handsome majority. He took an active part in the delibera- tions of that body. After the adjournment of the Legislature of 1889, Mr. Starbuck went back to his farm and has been actively engaged in farming until his party, after having continuous defeat « by the Democrats in every election since 1889, called upon Mr. Starbuck to be the P.epublican candidate for the Senate from the 21st District, composed of Guilford Count}'. Ever}' delegate in the Convention having voted for him, he accepted the nomiua- tion, and after having made one of the most spirited and heated campaigns ever had in Guilford, he was triumphant, beating the Hon. John L. King, his opponent, one of the ablest Democrats in the State and one who had never been beaten before. Mr. Star- buck is on several important committees, and is considered one of the safe and level-headed Senators of the body. He married Miss Julia A. Nelson, of Forsyth County, in February, 1880, and has six'living children, four girls and two boys, one of whom is now serving as page in the Senate. 15

Twenty-second District, W. J. ADAMS, Carthage.

This gentleman was born at Rockingham, N. C, January 27, i860. Educated at Chapel Hill and graduated in 18S1. He pro- cured his license to practice law in 1883, and settled at Carthage where he is a member of the law firm of Black & Adams. He was admitted to the bar of the Federal Court in 1S89.- In 1892 he was elected to the House of Representatives. He has served as chairman of the Committee on Internal Improvements and on various other committees. In 1894 he was elected to the Senate from^ the 22d District, composed of Moore and Randolph, the former being his residence. He is a lawyer of ability, and has a promising future before him.

Twenty-third District, ELIAS HURLEY, Eldorado.

The subject of this sketch, one of the oldest members of the Senate, was born in Montgomery County on the 18th of May, 1832, and consequently is 63 years of age. He was married to Miss McAuley in 1866; received his education at Oak Ridge Institute, and studied law under J. R. Bulla and obtained his license in 1866. Served in the Confederate army as private. Lieutenant and Cap- tain, and was wounded at Fredericksburg and* Gettysburg. He has been a member and faithful worker of the Methodist Church since he was 17 years of age. This is Mr. Hurle3''s second term, having been elected to serve in the i874-'75 session. He has always been a Democrat until after Mr. Cleveland's first election, when he changed to a Populist, owing to the fact that Mr. Cleve- land was not loyal to the party. He is a prosperous farmer.

Twenty-third District, J. M. SANDERS, Walltersvilie.

This gentleman was born in Union County, Julj- 9, 1858. Re- ceived his education at Wake Forest College. He was a Democrat until 1894, when in the fall of that year he was nominated, together with Mr. Hurley, on the Populist ticket, and vv^as elected to represent the Twenty-third Senatorial District in the General Assembly of 1895, by a large majority. He was married to Miss Dora Sikes, of Union County, August 28th, 1887, and is the father of four children. Mr. Sanders is a prominent farmer of his section, and devotes his time and labor to the cultivation of corn, cotton and oats. This is his first term. 16

Twenty-fourth District, W. A. MOODY, Opai Grove,

The subject of this sketch was born April 13, 1S38. Politics, Populist. Was married to Miss M. Tyedee, of Stanly County, and has three children, all married. He was a Whig up to.1865 and a Democrat up to two years ago. Has been in his township ever since 1870. Was first lieutenant during the war in the militia of the Confederate army. Mr. Moody is now engaged in farming, and has been all his life, and is also a miembef of the Farmers' Alliance. He was elected to the Senate last fall In' a majority of 72. This district consists of Stanly and Cabarrus, the former county being his home. Is a member of the Reform Church.

Twenty-sixth District, J. F. WESTMOREL^JSID, Thomasville.

The subject of this sketch was born in Stokes County, April 27, 1847, and is uow forty-eight years of age. He entered the military service May 23d, 1S63, and served until the end of the war, as a non-commissioned officer of Company C, Third Regiment (Colonel J. W. Hinsdale), N. C. Junior Reserves, participating in the battles of Fort Fisher, December 24-25, 1864, Kinston, March 6-10, 1865, and Beutonsville, March 19, 1865. After the war he pur- chased a farm in Bethania township, Forsyth County, and remained there until 1S83, when he moved to Thomasville, David- son County, and in September, 1890, started th^ News, a successful local paper. He served three terms as member of the town council. In politics he is a Populist, having defeated in the strongest Democratic District in the State, the Hon. Marshall H. Pinuix, by 136 majority, a district which is normally Democratic by 3,000 majority. As a proof of his popularity, he carried his old township (Bethania) by a vote larger by eight than was given to Cleveland, Harrison and Weaver combined in 1S52. Mr. V/est- moreland is serving his first term in the Senate, he is Chairman of the Committee-on Printing, and is on four other committees. This^district is composed of Davidson, Forsyth and Rowan.

Twenty-Sixth District, 8. W. WALL, Lexington.

Born on the 4th day of September, 1834, and is consequently 60 years of age. Educated at the common schools of his county. •1 He is a Republican, and has served his count)' as Representative in 1881, 1885, and 1888, and is now in the Senate from the 26th District, composed of Rowaii, Forsyth and Davidson. Was married in 1855 to Miss C, C. Teague, of Davidson County, and has North Carolina State Library Raiftigh

eight living children, four boys and four girls, the boys are in business for themselves. He served through the war as a militia and home guard officer. Mr. Wall was engaged in running a mill, but turned his business over to his sons, who are making it a great success. He is a farmer.

Twenty-Seventh District, A. C. SHARPE, Fanny Hiii.

Born in Iredell Coiinty April 7, 1841, and is 54 years of age. He had an academic training. Served in the Confederate army as courier under General Ransom, and at the surrender, in 1865, was Lieutenant iu Co. E, 49th Regiment, N. C, Troops. On July 5, 1859, was married tc Miss Jane W. Gibson. He has nine children, seven boys and two girls. Represented his county in the sessions of i874-'75, i876-'77 as a Democrat. In 1880 he left the Democratic party and joined the Republicans. He served as Deputy Collector in the Internal R.evenue Department under the Garfield-Arthur administratio-n, and also under Harrison. Mr. Sharpe took his seat in the Senate, having been elected as a straight Republican by 1,176 majority over Bailey and Holman, the Democratic nominees. He is one of the niost prominent men in his District.

Twenty-seventh District, B. R. 3R0W^S, Yadkinsvilie.

Born in Jackson County, January 3, 1843. Educated in the public schools and at Boouville and Jonesville academies. Re- fused to espouse tne cause of the Confederate States; was kept in prison three months by the rebels; ofl^ered his liberty if he would recant his loyalty to the United States; still refused; escaped from prison; aided in every honorable way the cause of the Federals. At the close of the war entered the profession of teaching. Took an active part in the organization of the Republican party in Yad- kin County. Was County Surveyor at three consecutive elections in the seventies. Made first public speeches in favor of the adoption of the Constitution of 1S68. In 1878 was nominated and elected to the House of Representatives, making an agressive campaign against P.ichmond Pearson, the Democratic candidate for the Senate in the district, then composed of Yadkin and Surry. Served in the session of the General Assembly of 1879 and at the extra session of iS8o.

- Engaged in teaching from 1880 to 1890. Was chairman of the executive committee of his party in ^Yadkin in the campaigns of 18S8, 1890 and 1892. He M^as nominated bj- a Republican convention of the counties of Iredell, Yadkm and Davie, in September, 1894, for the State Senate, and, with his colleague, Col. A. C. 18

Sliarpe, of Iredell, made an aggressive campaign against John B. Holman and Thomas B. Bailey, and was elected bj the phenom- enal majority of i,io8 votes. He has been in his seat every day of the session to the present. Mr. Brown advocates a good election law, county government by the elective system, and is opposed to appropriations to higher education in North Carolina. He favors the appropriation of all educational funds to the free public schools of the State.

Twenty-eighth District, SAMUEL E. MARSHALL, White Plains.

The distinguished gentleman whose name heads this brief sketch, ably represents the Twenty -eighth Senatorial District, composed of Stokes and Surry counties, in the present General Assembly of North Carolina.

He was born in Surry County, April 27th, iS— , the fourth son of J. M. and Christian Marshall, and is a true representative of the bone and sinew of the Old North State. Senator Marshall's early educational advantages were quite limited. Until the age of twenty-one, his advantages of the school room did not exceed nine months, all told. But being self-reliant and determined to acquire an education and to succeed in life, he, in the seclusion of his country home, pursued his studies, una.s- sisted, until he acquired a good, practical English education. At twenty-one years of age. he entered the Graded School at Boonville, Yadkin County, and took a course often months with such zeal and pertinacity, that at the end of the term, he received a first grade certificate in seven of the main studies. On the 25th day of November, A. D. 1883, he was married to Miss Martha E., daughter of Presley and Elizabeth Badett, who has proven indeed a blessing to him, helping to make his success in life a certainty. He is a model husband, father and neighbor, as well as a man of deep and devoted adherence to religious principles, having been a consistent and beloved member of the Society of Friends since the early age of sixteen years, in which relationship, he soon grew up to b'? one of the leaders "in every good word and work." Senator Marshall, in 1889, was elected Chairman of the Trustees of White Plains Graded School which position ne still holds. The early life of Senator Marshall was spent on the farm, having followed the plow, early and late, from the age of nine to twenty- one years. Shortly after leaving the farm, he entered the wagon manufacture business as the junior partner of his brother at White Plains, N. C, and, by indomitable energy, integrity, pluck and intelligence, has built up a large trade and business under the name of the celebrated Marshall Wagon Factory, which make ol 19

wagons is known throughout the State as the best wagon on the market. Senator Marshall has always taken an active part iu politics. Being a Republican of the improved and modern type, he v.-as early elected Chairman of the Executive Committee of his county, and also a member of the Kxecutive Committee of his Congres- sional District. In many ways, he has contributed largely to the success of his party in that part of the State. As a reward of his work and influence, and at the earnest solicitation of his innumerable friends, he consented to become the Republican candidate for the State Senator on the 15th day of October last. He made such a thorough and able canvass that he led his ticket in both counties of his district and was elected hj the unprecedented large majoritj' of 959 over his Democratic opponent, Mr. George W. Sparger, a lawyer and politician of acknowledged ability and popularity, and in every way a worthy contest- ant of the honors which Senator Marshall so meritoriously won. Such, in brief, is the history of this self-made young man, who, in the face of such adverse circumstances, has risen to such emi- nence both in Church and State. It contains a lesson to the young men, which they would do well to study and pattern after.

Twenty-ninth District, A. Y. SiGMON.

This gentleman was born and raised in Catawba Countj' on a stony farm, and at the age of 20 years left his father's home without a penny. He afterwards engaged in the building business for eight years, after which he engaged in the lumbering business. Mr. Sigmon was the first man that shipped a car load of dressed lumber from Western North Carolina. He also built, at a cost of f 10,000, the first roller flouring mill in North Carolina. He is one of the most prosperous business men to be found anywhere, and b)- hard work and good business*qualities has earned for himself one of the largest lumber plants in the State. He was the first Republican ever elected from Catawba County, it formerly being the banner Democratic county of the State. It will be seen that he was first in everything he undertook to do, and he can truth- fully say 'he never follows, but leads." He is classed as the gold-bug of the Senate.

Twenty-ninth District, WiW. E. WHITE, Avilla.

The subject of this sketch vvas born in Caldwell County, N. C, October 28, 1848. In 1868 he married Miss Mary Lenie, daughter of 13. C. and E. E. Oxford, and is the father of nine children, seven ^0

boys and two girls. Mr. White spent several years of his boyhood days in Missouri and Tennessee, but finally came back to North Carolina and made Alamance County his home. He has been Surveyor of his county for five years. In 1870 he was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Alexander County, served two years, and in 1872 was elected on the Board of County Commissioners, and remained on the same for four years. He was for four j'ears Principal of Ellendale Teachers' Institute; Clerk of Bushy Mount Baptist Association si.x years; Clerk of the Alexander County Association from 1886 to 1889, and was Moder- ator of the same Association from 1891 to the present time; was elected to the State Senate, session of 1891, from Iredell, Wilkes and Alexander, and was a candidate for the Senate in 1893 from Lincoln, Catawba, Alexander and Wilkes, but was defeated by 761 majority. In the campaign of 1894 he was elected to the Senate from his district by 1,424 majority. In politics he is a Populist, but a chronic kicker. He is, beyond a doubt, the best penman in the General Assembly.

Thirtieth District, W. H. FARTHING, Leander.

The subject of this sketch was born March 23, 1850, in Watauga County, N. C, grew up on the farm, and was educated in the common school', of his county, with the exception of nine months spent at Lower Creek Academy, in Caldwell County, eight miles South of Lenoir, under that most efBcient teacher, Prof. J. N. Baird. He was formerly a Democrat, but a conservative one, and was one of the first of his county to advocate Populism, and in 1892 was nominated by the People's party of Watauga County for the House of Representatives, but was defeated, and again in 1894 v/as put forward by the Populist party to represent the counties of Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga in the Senate of 1895, and ' was elected b}' 298 majority. I#e is a strong advocate of a '- go | ernment of for and by the people, and of " Bqual rights to &,1 | and special privileges to none." He is also a believer in" Toti.l^ 1 abstinence as the only sure road to sobriety."

Thirty-First District, A. i. DULA, Old Fort.

This gentleman was born in the county of Caldwell, on the 27th of May, 1843. Was educated at the Valley Academy under Capt. B. W. Faucette, and at Finly High School in Caldwell County. At the age of seventeen years he volunteered in Capt. T. D. Jones' Co. A, 22d Regiment, on the 30th of April, i86i,'and served in that company until the close of the war. He was married to Miss 21

Mary McKee, of Macon County, July ist, 1868, moved to Mc- Dowell County in May, 1874, where he now resides. He served for six years as County Commissioner, and for five years of that time Chairman of the Board. His first wife died March.i, 1889. leaving ten children, eight girls and two boys, and was inarritd again April 27th, 1892, to Miss Lillian H. Folsom, of Wakefield, Mass., by whom he has two children, one girl, and a boy born the T7th of January, 1895. Mr. Dula was elected as a Populist by 860 majority, and is Chairman of the Committee of Banking and Curreucy, and serves on various committees. He is a prominent farmer of his section.

Thirty-First District, S. J. BLACK, Bakersville.

Was born in Mitchell County on the 30th of December, 1862, and is 32 years of age. Politics, Republican, He received his education at various schools, among them were Prof. Marshall's School, Amherst Academj', in Burke County, and the school at Morganton. Pie worked on the farm until he was 22 years of age before he went to school. He studied law under T. A. Love, at Bakersville, and obtained license in 1894, January term of the Superior Court, and has made his mark as a young lawyer. Mr. Black was elected Treasurer of Mitchell County in 1S92, and v^as elected b}^ his party to represent theni in the Senate Chamber of the 1895 session. On April 12th, 1893, he was married to Miss Ida V, Blackburn, of Johnson Countj', Tenn., and has been blessed with sweet smiles of one little boy. He is Chairman of the Com- mittee on Engrossed Bills, and serves on the Judiciary, Proposi- tions and Grievances.

Thirty-second District, J. B, FORTUNE, Sheiby.

Born January 23, 1853, iii Rutherford County, N. C. He worked hard all his life, saving his money, and after reaching tlie age of eighteen supported and educated himself. In 1874 he was married to Miss Eliza A. Justice, a daughter of B. J. Justice, who served in the Mexican war, and has twelve children, seven boys and five girls. In 1889 he was appointed United States Deputy Marshal by Robert M. Douglas, then United States Marshal for the Western District of North Carolina, which position he resigned after serving one j'ear. His first political speech was made during the campaign in 1880, when he was appointed by the Republican State Executive Committee as subelector on the Garfield ticket, andcanvassed the county of Cleveland with Hon. James L,. Webb, who was a subelector on the Democratic ticket. He 22

was appointed postmaster at Shelby in 1881 and resigned in 1885. In 1886 he was a candidate for the House of Representatives from Cleveland County, and although running in a strong Democratic county, with 1,800 Democratic majority against him, he was only defeated by 428 votes. In 1888 he was elected Presidential elector of the Eighth Congressional District of Carolina. He was appointed again' postmaster at Shelby by President Harrison in 1889, and resigned in 1893. He believes, like Senator Vance, that " The horse that pulls the plow should have the fodder, " and that "To the victor belongs the the spoils," resigning every position he ever held after the Democrats gained the victory. Several counties were instructed for him for 1892, but he had his name withdrawn, and it was not presented to the convention. The Congressional convention of the Eighth Distruct instructed its delegates to vote for him for Secretary of State before the Re- publican State convention of that year, but he declined to have his name presented to that convention. He was nominated by the Republicans for the State Senate in the Thirty-second Dis- trict, and although running in a district which gave 2,000 Demo- cratic majority in 1892, he was elected in 1894 bj- 654 majority, canying every county in his district. He says he is a Bill McKinley protective tariff Republican.

Thirty-second District, J. Y. HAMRICK, Metal.

Hon. J. Y, Hamrick was born in the county of Cleveland, July 25, 1854. He was reared by one of the most successful farmers in the county, and devoted much of his time to the same vocation. After receiving a preparatory course in his own county, he entered Wake Forest College the Fall Session of 1875 and graduated at the Spring Term, 1879. Fie was elected to represent the county in the House of Representatives in i38o and 1881. He has been Chair- man of the County Democratic Executive Committee, and also Chairman of the Democratic Senatorial District Committee. Was one among the first to join the ranks of the Farmers' Alliance, and is still a strong advocate of its principles. He has been Presi- dent and I^ecturer of the County Alliance of his county, aird was sent as a delegate to the State Alliance for four consecutive sessions, When the People's party movement was first agitated he wa.s one of the first to join it. He was nominated by the Populists to represent his county in 1S92, and reduced the Democratic majority from 1,800 to less than 200. He was nominated to represent the Thirty-second Senatorial District in 1S94, and neutralized a Democratic majority of 2,000 and carried it by a majority of 650, which position he is now filling. Thirty-third District, JOHM AMMONS, Outlook.

Rev. Jobn Ammons was born in Buncombe County, N. C. , 1831. He was raised on the farm, and bis principle education consisted in the use of a plow, hoe, mattock axe and in feeding stock. Pro- fessed religion and joined the Baptist Church when he was twenty- years of age, and married the same year. In his twenty-sixth year he entered the ministry, but to better prepare himself entered an academy. During the war he v/as engaged as missionar}' to the army, till failing health, compelled him to retire in 1863. As a teacher, preacher and missionary he has spent his life. He is a man of strong convictions, but of conservative disposition. He has been a leader in Sunday School work, and laid the foundation for the present system of Church schools in Western North Caro- lina. Politically he has been a Democrat till i8go, at which time he withdrew from the party in disgust. Dr. Ammons is now a Populist, and was elected to the State Senate from, the Thirty-third District on the co-operation ticket by a majority of 120, having overcome a Democratic majority of more than 400.

Thirty-fourth District, Dr. J. M. CAiyiDLER, Webster.

Born August 31, 1846, in Buncombe County, and is consequently forty-eight years of age. Education academic, ha'.nng obtained the greater portion of it at Sand Hill Academy, near Asheville. Profession, physician. Obtained professional education at Phila- delphia University in i867-'68, and has enjoyed a lucrative practice at Webster and surrounding country ever since. Politics, Repub- lican. Represented Jackson County in the House of Represen- tatives first in 1883, having been elected over F. H. Deatherwood, Democrat. While Dr. Candler is not strictly a politician, still he takes a lively interest in all public matters pertaining to the welfare of his county. In 1887 he was opposed by Gen. C. R. Hampton, Democrat, whom he defeated bj' 107 votes. Was elected to the State Senate over R. D. Leatherwood by a majority of over 1S2, having overcome a majority of over 500. This district represents the counties of Henderson, Swain, Transylvania and Jackson. Was County Commissioner for six 3'ears, United States Commis- sioner for some time, and has also been a member of the County Finance Committee. Married Miss M. E. Mahoney, daughter of Rev, James Ma- honey, of Cocke County, Tenn., June 23, 1868, and has six children. Dr. Candler is a member of the committees on Privileges and Elections, Insane Asylums, Finance, Public Buildings and 24

Grounds, and is cliairman of the Committee on Public Health. Dr. Candler is considered one of tlie be-st parliamentarians in the Senate.

Thirty-fifth District, R. L, HERBERT, Hayesville.

Born November 29, 1S47, and was raised a farmer. He left home in 1866, went West, and was a contractor on the U-iion Pacific Railroad for years, in which time it was completed. During these two years and part of the next year following he was a miner at the South Pass Mines, near the foot of Fremont's Peak, Wyo- ming; was a contractor on the Selma, Marion and Memphis Rail- road, near Utah, Ala. Appointed supervisor of convicts on the Georgia and North Carolina Railroad for four years, and assistant superintendent of the construction department of the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad for six j^ears, and was assistant superintendent in charge of the Knoxville Southern Railroad from Blue Ridge, Ga. , to the Hiwassee Crossing for two years; was contractor with W. N. Cooper in building the court-house in the town of Murphy, Cherokee County; was elected twice as Mayor of Murphy. For some time he was Superintendent of the London Coal and Iron Company at Ducktown, Tenn., shipping iron ore. On the 22d day of September, 1894, he was nominated by the Republican Convention, which met at Aquone, for the State Sen- ate, and afterwards endorsed by the Populists. His campaign was made by the coalition movement. His competitor was the Hon. Kope Flias, who had been a member of the Senate from the 35th District twice, and had received the appointment of Collector for the Western District of North Carolina. Mr. Herbert was elected over him by 213 majority. He has been a Democrat, but always a protective one up to two years ago, but now a Republican, and is in favor of protective tariff protecting American industries against the paupers of England. He is also in favor of 6 per cent, interest. For twenty-one years he has put his life in public improvements, in building railroads and operating mines. He'is a true friend to the poor man, ever ready and willing to assist them; believing that there is an honest support for all who will seek for it, and that the laboring classes of the country should be respected. In 1881 he was married to Miss l/ou Abbott, of Murphy, Cherokee County, and is the happy father of five children. He is now engaged in farming on the old farm known as the Herbert home stead (Eagle Bend). HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Speaker ZE8. V. WALSER, Lexington.

(ALSO MEMBER FROM DAVIDSON COUNTY,)

Speaker Walser was born afc his father's plantation at Riverside, near the Yadkin, in Davidson county, June 17, 1863. He graduated at Yadkin College with the degree of A. B, in 1879, -when only sixteen years of age. Afterwards he attended the University, taking special courses, and representing the Dialectic Society at the Commencenaent of 1883. During the years 1884, 1885 and 1886 he studied law at the University of Michigan under Judge Thomas M. Cooley, graduating July 1, 1886, with distinction and the degree of LL. B., in an unusually brilliant class of 136. While pursuing his law studies at the University of Michigan he took a course in the School of Political Science. In the spring of 1885, while still a student in the Law Department of Michigan, at a special examination, he was licensed by the Supreme Court of Michigan to practice law in the Supreme and Circuit Courts of that State. In 1886 he returned to North Carolina and was licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court at the fall examination, and has built up a large, rapidly growing and lucrative practice. In September, 1886, he was unanimously nominated by the Re- publican Convention of Davidson County to the House, but was defeated by a small majority. In 1888 he was again unanimously nominated by his party, and elected to the House of Representa- tives, and at this session received the solid vote of his party for Speaker, but was defeated by the Hon. Augustus Leazar. In 1890 he received the Republican nomination for the State Senate, and defeated the Hon. L. E. Williams, although most of the nominees on his own ticket were defeated. In 1892 was a delegate to the National Republican Convention at Minneapolis. Was also President of the Republican State Con- vention of that year, aud Presidential Elector in the Seventh Con- gressional District against the Hon. Augustus Leazar. Was elected to the House last Fall by nearly 800 majority on the Fusion ticket. Was elected Speaker of the House of Representa- tives by the combined vote of the Rupublicar.s and Populists; the Democrats voting for the Hon. J. F. Ray, of Macon County. Is a member of the Republican State Executive Committee, and Chairman of the Republican County Executive Committee of his County. Is a Methodist, and is married; married Miss Addenon, of his town, in January, 1891. 2- 26

Aiieghany, V. C. HIGQiNS.

This gentleman was born August 24, 1837. Politics, Democrat. Occupation, Farmer. Was married in February, 1865, and in August, 1877, his wife died. Has four children, three girls and one boy. He has been a Magistrate in his county ever since 1869. Mr. Higgins is a careful Representative, always found in his seat, and his services to his State have been such that will doubt- less be appreciated and rewarded.

Anson, L. D. ROBINSON.

Born April 21, 1867. At an early age he attended the common schools of his home. After obtaining what education he could from those schools he studied law under the efficient Judge R. T. Bennett and obtained his law license in 1889. Notwithstanding he is young, he has won many hard fought battles at the bar. Mr. Robinson has been elected four successive times as a Demo- cratic Mayor of his town (1890, 1891, 1892, 1893), and at the convention of 1894 was nominated to the lower House of the Legisla- ture and made a tierce fight against the Fusionists and won by a nice majority. He is of cen on his feet defending and demanding the rights of the people. Although not a married man, yet he is in iove v^ith the gentle se^, and we predict that he cannot much longer withstand Cupid's arrow.

Beaufort, T. B. HOOKER.

The subject of this sketch was born April 19, 1854, in what was then Craven County, but now Pamlico, and was educated at the common schools of the neighborhood. He is a Democrat, and stuck to his party. He has served on the Board of County Com- missioners for four years, and in the fall of 1894 was a candidate for the House of Representatives, and was elected by ninety-four majority over the Fusion candidate. Was married to Miss Emma J. Rieves November 24, 1874, and has five children, two girls and three boys. Occnpa'don, farmer. Is a Steward in the M. E. Church, and is Senior Warden in Pam- lico Lodge of Masons. He is one of the youngest looking members of the House, notwithstanding his age. 27

Bertie, AARON S. RASCOE.

Born near Vvindsor in Bertie County, March 12, 1855; attended school at Windsor Academy up to the age of sixteen years, when he took cliarge of his store where he has been engaged ever since, having become his father's successor in the spring of 1881. Mar- ried Miss Lizzie Gilliam October 17, 1876. Within lees then two months after becoming twenty-one years old was elected Mayor of his to WEI, which poaition he has held almost continuously until he resigned to take the position in the House of Representatives two years ago. This is Mr. Rascoe's second term, and shows up his ability as a Representative.

Brunswick, W. W. DREW.

Was born January 6,1841. Occupation, farmer. He entered the Confederate service as a privatie February 5, 1863, and was appointed let Sergeant Conapany K, 36th N. 0. Artillery Novem- ber 25, 18G2, and commanded ttiat company at Fort Fisher. He was captured January 15, 1865, and imprisoned at Governor's Island, N. Y. He has served his county as Surveyor, Commis- sioner, and Justice of the Peace. He was a Democrat up to two years ago, when he joined the Populists. On February 3, 1862, he married Miss Goodman, of Brunswick County; she died, and he married again on January 22, 1881, to Miss Carrie Knox; has two children, both married. He was nominated in 1894 for the House and elected over Major Frederick Kidder> Democrat, by 400 majority. This is Mr. Drew's first term, but it is not likely to be his last.

Buncombe, V. S. LUSK.

Was born in 1836, in what id now Madison (then Buncombe) county. Received a liberal, high school education. Married Miss Candler, daughter of the late, George W. Candler, in 1859. Was admitted to the bar in 1863, and without returning home from the Supreme Court entered the Confederate army, August, 1862, in the Second North Carolina Battalion, as a private under Colonel Green, After the Roanoke disaster in 186S, he entered the cavalry service in the Army of Tennessee, and rose to the command of the battalion, and was captured in Kentucky during the celebrated Morgan raid in July, 1863.' After quite an eventful cap- tivity, was finally confined in the Ohio Penitentiary for safe keep- ing. After the escape of General Morgan, was transferred to Johnston Island in Lake Erie, where he remained until the close of the war; was released in 1865, after having spent two years in 28 close confinement. In a strange country, without friends or naoney, he tramped his way home, arriving in Asheville on the Ist of October following, begging a meal now and then and failing to meet with charity as often as succeeding. The saddest part of this wearisome journey from Johnston's Island home occurred within ten miles of his present home. The happy home.^ that once gladdened the heart of the traveler along the banks of the beautiful French Broad river had nearly all been burned during the war. The approach of night found the weary soldier without shelter (not, however, for the first time during his journey from prison), and he was forced to go to bed supperless in a sink- hole on the bank of the river. Home at last, in the midst of poverty—everything had been swept away by the ravages of war, except a faithful wife and indomitable energy. The farm was the only i-esort for a support, and the succeeding jear of 1866 was spent in this vocation. It may be amusing to state that he worked in the field bare-footed for the greater part of the summer. In 1867 he was elected Prosecuting Attorney for Buncombe County. In 1868 he was elected Solicitor for the State for the Eleventh -Jn- dicial District. In 1871 he w'as appointed Assistant United States Attorney for the District of North Carolina. In 1872 he was appointed United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, and again in 1876. He was elected Mayor of the city of Asheville in 1883, and again in 1883. In 1888 he was elected to the State Senate from the counties of Buncombe and Madison, beating Mr, John W. Starnes, Was a candidate for the House from Buncombe against Gen. Vance and was defeated by 500 votes. Was elected to the present House from Buncombe by 66 majority, defeating Major Stedman, one of the best Democrats in the State. Mr. Lusk has always been a Republican,

Buncombe, G. H. BURNHAM.

This gentleman, the able Representative from Buncombe, was born in Wayne county, September 22, 1860, and was educated in the public schools of Goldsboro. When he was growing up he learned the cigar-making business. He has during his life been much of a traveler, and has lived in seven different States, but finally settled in Asheville, where he now resides. He is one of the best citizens of his town, and has much influence and is a leader among the working classes of that place. He is a member of the Baptist church, and is Superintendent of West End Baptist Sunday School, also Academy Hill Sunday School. In 1882 he was married to Miss Carrie E, Daniel, of Wayne county. He is Past State Councilor of the Jr. O. U. A. M. of North Carolina, Deputy National Councilor for North Carolina, and is Inside Sentinel of the National Council, In this order he is at the head, and has 29

b$en highly honored in every way possible by it. In the campaign of 1894 he, together with Mr. Lusk, way placed on the Republican ticket to represent Buncombe in the General Assembly of 1895, and defeated their opponents, Messrs. Stedman and Reid, by 165 jpajority. This is Mr. Burnham's iirst term in the General Atjsem- bly. Mr. Burnham is a raan whom any aonstituency might be proud of, and is a true type of a Christian gentlemen.

Burke S.AMUEL HUFFMAN.

The subject of this sketch was born in Burke county December 6, 1855. He received only a limited education on account of the war, and was raised up on a farm. His father was a Whig. He is a Republican. Since 1877 he has been in the mercantile business at his home, in the town of Morganton. In 1877 he married Miss Hilderbrand, of Buncombe county, and has four children, one girl and three boys. "Was elected Treasurer of Buri:e county in 1888, being the first Republican elected since looS. and in 1890 was defeated by a DertiGCi'&t, but in 1392 was elected again. He is now serving his first term as a Representative, defeating C. F. McKesson by 183 majority. He is a good Representative, and thoroughly considers all measures that may be discussed in that body before he advocates them.

Caldwell, J. l. NELSON.

Was born in Caldwell County, N, C, and was raised and con- tinues to live in that county. Was educated at the common schools of the county. In 1875 he went into business as a merchant, which business he is now engaged in, and has had very fair success. He located in the town of Lenoir in 1880, and in 1886 married a daughter of Dr. A. A. Scruggs, of that place. He has served as a County Commissioner for a number of years and was Chairman of the Board when nominated by the Demo- crats of his county for a seat in the House of this General Assem- bly, and elected by a nice majority.

Camden, D. B. SQUIRES.

This gentleman was born in Camden County September 25, 1837, and is 58 years of age. Politics, Republican, He married Miss Nancie B. Dosier December 16, 1860. Is a member of the Mission Baptist Church, and has been for forty years; he is also treasurer of the church. 30

Catawba. L. R. WHITENER.

Born in Catawba County November 27, 1837. Was a Democrat all his life up to two vears wgo, wiien he announced himself as a Populist. Married Miss Mattie Shuford, of Catawba County, Jan- uary 16, 1866. He has been County Commissioner for eight years and Chairman six years. Was in the Confederate army four years in Company A, Twelfth North Carolina Reg-iaient, and was wounded at Gettysburg. Occu- pation, farmer. Was educated in the free school of his county. He is a very active member of the Farmers' Alliance. Was nominated by the Populists for tbe House of Representatives and elected by 340 majority. He has been Mayor of the town of Hickory two terms and Com- missioner of the town three terms. He is an able Representative, and his constituents did wise in selecting him.

Chatham, J. E. BRYAN.

James Ev^erett Bryan, Representative from Chatham county, was born November 25, 1848. Received his education under Maj. Gordon, at Hillsboro Military Academy, going from there to Col. Bingham, at Mebaneville. and from there to Capt. C. B. Denpon, Principal of Pittsboro Scientific Academy, and finishing under Rev. L. Holmes, at Haywood. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace for twenty-four years, and elected a Judge of the Inferior Court ot Chatham and served as such in 1879. His politics has been strictly Democratic up to the organization of the People's party during 1891, and was very prominent in the organization of the same. Was Chairman of the Executive Committee of the People's party of Chatham county in 1892, perfecting rhe organization of the same, at which time his county gave about: 900 majority, Populist, and was elected to this term of the Legislature by 1,137 maioritv. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Haywood" Reside? a,t Moncure, N. C. His family consists of wife and seven children.

Chatham, A. M. SELF. moved This gentleman was born in Randolph county, N. C , but to Chatham at an early age. In politics he is a Populist, and was elected to the Hoase" or Representatives for his second term in 1894, defeating John Peebles by 1,165 majority. Mr. SAf married Miss Mary Henderson of Chatham county, August, 1857, and has eight children, all of whom are living. He is a prosperous farmer and a blacksmith. Is a member of the Methodist Protestant 31

Church, being a member for 40 years, and has been a class leader for twenty-five years. He has been a justice of the peace for several years.

Cherokee, A. A. CAMPBELL. ,

This gentleman was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee, in the year 1832. At the age of thirteen his father, Anderson Campbell, settled in Chatata valley three miles from the town of Cleveland, Tennessee, in Bradley County. In 1854 be took an interest with W. K. Pickens in the mercantile business, and in 1855 his partner died leaving the firm in debt over $3,000. In February of the same year he went to Augusta, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina, and paid about $3,300 on ntd bills and bought on credit about $3,900 worth of goods. He then came home, made a contract with Robert McNelly, editor of the Cleve- land Banner, for one column of that priper twelve months at $125, and with W. P. Collins, editor of a. Know Nothing paper, for a column of his paper twelve months at $75. On J 8th of December, 1855, he invoiced goods and had $1,800 worth on hand, had made $4,300 and nearly paid all the debts of the firm. The firm was then Campbell & Davis. In 1856 he bought out W. R. Davis and took in as partner C. M. McGallaher, and the firm was then A. A. Campbell & Co. In 1860, on account of ii! health, he went to the celebrated copper mines in Polk County, Tennessee, forty miles from Cleveland, wound up business in Cleveland and started the firm at Ducktown, Tennessee, of Campbell, Craiguiiles & Co. On August 3, 1855. he married Miss Emily Y. Craigmiles, of Cleveland, who died 24th of August, 1888, at Murphy, North Caro- lina. When the war broke out he paid Wash. Patton $4,200 to go into the Confederate Army as a sub. On the 13th of September, 1868, he left Cleveland (liaving moved back there in February, 1868), and went through the Federal lines to Nashville, Tennessee, He formed a copartnership with Col. A. N. Wilson, of Atlanta, Georgia, and went to Cincinnati and New York and bought goods, paying about $9,000. In 1867 he returned to Ducktown and mined for copper and sold goods. In 1868 he came to Cherokee County, North Carolina, and commenced selling goods and manufacturing iron. In 1876 moved to Atlanta and was engaged in the produce commission business. Bulletin. In 1885 he and his son, Leslie E. , established the Murphy He is now a real estate dealer. Mr. Campbell wss Grand Principal Sojourner of the Royal Arch Masons of Tennessee in 1867, and is now Grand Royal Arch Captain of Royal Arch Masons of North Carolina. August 16, 1893, he married Miss Julia A. Rowe, of Athens, Georgia, who now has a five months old daughter that Mr. Camp- bell thinks is the prettiest and sweetest baby in the world. Mr. Campbell voted for Abraham Lincoln for President. 32

Cleveland, L L. SMITH.

Was born October 8; 1835. Was educated in the common schools of the neighborhood and finished his education at Shelby. He is a niinister of the M. E. Church, and is a farmer. PoUtics, Populist. Was a Democrat, and raised one, but joined the Popu- lists in 1893. He served through the war as sergeant of Company D, Fifty-fifth North Carolina Troops; was wounded at Gettys- burg on the first day of the fight, and was captured and held in prison three days, and paroled. He has been a Justice of the Peace and postmaster for twenty years at Sharon, N. C. Was married to Miss Nancy I) Hamrick, Septembers, 1856. Has eight children.

Columbus, M. M. HARRELSON.

Was born in Columbus County, November 36, 1842, and is fifty- two years old. Not having the advantages of a college, he received limited education in the schools. Politics, Democrat. a common | Married Miss Spivey, of Columbus County, April 10, 1866. f He served through the war, and, strange to say, was so fortun- ;k ate as to come out unscr.stched, and was never taken prisoner by ';' the enemy. 'i Mr. Harrelson is a member of the Primisive~Baptist Churchy 4 and for a number of years its clerk. He has been a Justice of the |

Peace for twenty- two years. "i He now lives and farms on the old horaestead at Clarendon, ' where he was raised, and where he wishes to pass the remainder ' of his life. In the fall of 1894 he was nominated for the House, and was elected over J. D. Maxiltsky, Republican, and Henry Wych, Popu- list, by -41 majority. He is an honorable, upright, Christian gentleman of the old- time character, and any constituency's interests are carefully s represented by him, |

Cumberland, J. C. CURRY.

This gentleman was born in Robeson County ;june- 11, 1848. and moved to Cumberland County at the early age of four years. He receired his education in the private schools of the county. Poli- tics: was a Democrat, but left that party and joined People's Party in 1892, and was a candidate for the House of Representatives, but was defeated by the Democratic nominee. He married Miss Mary McLean January 6,'.1876, and has been blessed with eight children—four girls and four boys. He has been a Justice of the Peace for six years. Is engaged in"farming. • Cumberland, Y. TAYLOR.

Was born in Black RiTer township December, 1831. His education is limited, as he only attended the common schools. He was a Democrat until the People's Party movement in 1892, when he joined that party. Was married in 1872 to Miss E. E, F. Philips, of Cumberland County, and is the happy father of nine children. He is a farmer. This is his first time as a law^maker, and his people will not be disappointed in him, but congratulate themselves.

Currituck. W. H. GALLOP.

Was born in Currituck county, October 1 , 1864. Politics, Demo- crat. Occupation, farmer. Educated at the common schools. When he was twenty three years of age he was elected a County Commissioner, served six years, then elected for two more years, and made Chairman of the Board, which he resigned to represent Currituck in the Legislature. Married Miss Alice O'Neal of Cur- rituck county. He is an Odd Fellow and a member of the Disciple Baptist Church. Was elected to House of Representatives by 559.

Dare. 1. B. ETHERIDGE.

This gentleman was born September 1, 1856, in what was then Currituck County, but is now Dai*e, on that historical island, Roan- oke. He received his education in the common schools of his county. He has always been a Democrat, having been raised one. He is an extensive shipper, and also a fisherman. Mr. Etheridge is a Royal Arch Mason and also an Odd Fellow. His home is in Manteo.

Durham, W. G. VICKERS.

Was born in what was Orange but now is Durliam County, Sep- tember 16. 1838. Educated in the common schools of the neighborhood, having been deprived of a father's care, and had to support his mother. He went to farming; quit that, and was engaged in teaching school for thirty years. Was elected Super- intendent of Public Instruction of Durham County for five years, and was a member of the Board of Education. Was married to Miss Emily Proctor, of Durham County, in 1859, and in 1881 she died. The same year (1881) he was married to Miss Genoa A. 34

Wood, of the sam'^ county, and is the father of nineteen children. Mr. Vickers was a Democrat up to "1893, when he changed for the Third party, and in 1894 was elected to the House of Repre- sentatives by a large majority.

Edgecombe, W. 0. HOWARD.

One of the youngest and handsomest members of the General Assembly of 1895, is W. O. Howard, of Edgecombe, Born in Edgecombe in 1872. Graduated from Wake Forest in 1891. Since then he has studied law at Chapel Hill. He was licensed in 1893, and is now one of the rising and successful attorneys of Tarboro, in his native county. He has made a most excellent record as one of the members of the Finance Committee. He is always at his post of duty, faithful and always on the side of his constituents. The good people of Edgecombe made a most excellent selection in sending Mr. Howard to represent them in the Legislature. He is an uncompromising Democrat, filled with energy and determination to succeed in life.

Forsyth, EDGAR LEINBACH.

This gentleman was born August 17, 1843, in Salem. Forsyth County; attended Salem Male Academy, and received a common English education. In March, 1882, he entered the Confederate army as a musician and afterwards as a non-commissioned officer and served until the close. Was never wounded, but on one occa- sion a bullet passed through his cartridge box, which ^ved his life. On 30ih December, 1869, be married Miss Annie E. Fogle, of Forsyth Countj', and is father of six children. He is a Republican. Has filled several local offices in Forsyth, and represented that county in the House of Representatives in the session of 1876, defeating his opponent by four votes, and in 1880 was again candidate for the same office and elected by thirteen votes. In 1886 he was again a candidate for the House of Representatives and was defeated by twenty-one votes, and in the campaign two years following was nominated for the State Senate in the Thirty second Senatorial District, and elected by 318 v-otes. His party, in 1891, nominated him fc the House and was elected by 186 votes, and this term (1895) he was spnt to the House by 410 majority. He is chairmaji of the House Committee on Agriculture, and is a member of three joint committees. 36

Franklin, JOHN F. MITCHELL.

Was born September 6, 1865, and is now 29 years old. Received training at Frankliaton Academy until 16 years old, when he entered Wake Forest College, and remained at school for two years, when his father died and he returned home—commenced to improve the farm heired of his father. Was married at the age of 20 to Miss Viola 0. Holmea, and rejoices that he is the father of three boys and two girls. He has been a faithful member of the Baptist Church at Youngsville for eleven years. He takes great pride in his farming operations and keeps a tussle with his successful neighbors for the lead. Was a Democrat and a delegate to that notable convention which met in Raleigh, May 18, 1892, and until that party tried to bind the people to Cleveland

Democracy : then that day, with the majority of the Alliance men, he decided to withdraw fellowship with the Democratic party and unite with the Populist, and has ever since been in the thickest of the fight for the Populist principles, being one of the nominees of the Seventh Senatorial District iu 1893, and elected, but counted out. Was agaiii nominated for the House by Franklin County in 1894, and elected over F. S. Spruiil. As a legislator he is ever found at his post, with but few words, always to the point. His highest ambition is to protect that fundamental principle of equal rights to all and special privileges to none.

Gaston, CHAS. H. HARRIS.

Born 11th January, 1840. He attended school until the war and then entered the war and served until the surrender at Appomat- tox. He then went to South Carolina and engaged in teaching public and private schools, and moved to Gaston County, N. C, in 1884. Married in 1865 to Miss Mary H. Langford. of Lexington, S. C. He is a high protectiosi Populist, and believes in the free and unli Lited coinage of both gold and silver, and large increase of legal tender currency. Mr. Harris is a strong advocate of the financial views of the late Senator Vance, and believes his policy on that line would have saved cLe country of all the depression it has suffered by the repeal of the Sherman act, and would have giver, the Democrats a long lease of power, and there would have been no use of the Populist party. He is a gentleman that has made many friends while in Ruleigh.

Gates, L L. SMITH.

Born in Gates County, North Carolina. Educated at Randolph- Macon College, Ashland, Virginia. Obtained license to practice law at January Term, 1875, of the Supreme Court, and located at Gatesville. 36

fle is fond of his profession, and with all honorable lawyers is ready at any time to repel any foul assertion upon that conspicuous class of men. Mr, Smith has always been a Democrat, and generally takes an active part in their political campaigns of the State. He was the Cleveland Elector of the First Congressional District in 1892, and ran ahead of the ticket in his county. He was nominated against his wishes as the Democratic candidate for the position he now holds, but accepted the nomination from a sense of duty. It was the first time that he ever consented to be a candidate for any office.

Granville, W. H. CREWS, Jr.

Was born October 11, 1844, Received his education in the public and private schools of Oxford. Politics, Republican. Occupa- tion, farmer. He was taken from his mother when only two years old and brought up by a white lady, being unaware of the fact that slavery existed until he was twelve years old. During the war he was a slave belonging to B, F. Crews, deceased. He has been a Deputy Sheriff and Constable in the county of Granville for twelve years; is a member of the Oxford School Committee and Street Commissioner of Oxford, Has been a Justice of the Peace, and has represented Granville in the General Assembly six terms. Mr. Crews is a member of the First Baptist Church of Oxford, and has been Treasurer of that church for sixteen years and Deacon twenty-two years. Married Miss Sarah E, Taylor, daughter of A, Taylor, who was educated at Oxford, N. C. Was elected in 1894 by eleven majority. He has been continuously runi^ing for office in his county for twenty-three years, without having been defeated. He says he can remember things that happened when he was only eighteen months old.

Granville, S. J. H. MAYES.

Samuel J. H. Mayes was born in Granville County, December 15, 1870. He was raised upon a farm. He attended the public schools of Granville during his boyhood days, and at the age of 22 he found his way to Boydton Institute, Va., and leaving school in the year 1892, he became a teacher in the public schools of his native county. His pleasant and modest manner caused him to be loved by all who knev^ him, and his pleasant manner of speak- ing causes him to be a natural born orator. He was elected Presi- dent of the Granville County Pine Grove Institute in 1894, which 37 office he now holds, and the same year he was elected Chairman of the Executive Committee of Fishing Creek Township, Dur- ing the same year he was nominated for the Legislature of 1895, leading the whole legislative ticket over fi^e candidates, and was the only colored man that was counted in. Also during the same year he assisted in making out the taxes of Granville. His politics is Republican, In his first speech on the political issues he " used the following language : Fellow -citizens : We have so many new parties nov/, when a new fellow gets up to speak the people want to know what party he belongs to. I am always proud to tell anyone the party I belong to; I belong to a party that rejoice when a fellow finds a gold mine, when the dews of heaven fall upon the fields of the poor; when their smokehouses are hanging thick with meat, and the pictures of Lincoln and Grant are hang upon the walls. And that party is the Eepubli- can party."

Graham. J. W. KING.

Moved to North Carolina in 1858 from Sevier County, Tennessee, that being his birthplace. Was born March 8, 1843, and is fifty- two years old ; and is proud to say that he is one of the Democratic members of the House of Representatives, being elected by a good majority, Mr. King enlisted in the First North Carolina Cavalry, Company K, and was in Stewart's Cavalry. After the war he settled in Cherokee County, and was postmaster at Murphy under Mr. Cleveland's first administration. Mr, King is a successful farmer and stock raiser, and takes a great deal of interest in his stock as he is owner of a large meadow on the top of Snow Bird Mountain and can generally be found among his stock. He is also a lover of the sports of Western North Carolina. Mr, King claims to be the finest brook-trout fisherman in the west. He was married to Miss Elmine Cooper, of Cherokee County, iu 1867, and has been blessed with four sons and one daughter to make his home one of sunshine and joy. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and is a steward. Was Mayor of his town at the time of election to the House of Representatives, and also chairman of the Board of Education, Is Master of the Masonic ledge.

Greene, W. R. DIXON.

This gentleman was born in Greene County August 10, 1863. Received his education at various private schools in Pitt and Greene counties. Politics, Democrat until 1892; is now a Populist. En- gaged in farming all bis life. \

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He married Miss Bessie Smith, of Greene County, April 15, 1886. In 1893 he was a candidate for Register of Deeds on tiie Populist ticket, and was defeated. Has been Chairman of Greene County Executive Committee since its organization, and a Justice of the Peace since tweaty-one years of age, Was nominated by the Co- operationists in 1894 for the House of Representatives, and counted out by fifty-two majority; but contested and won, proving his election by 292 majority, and sworn in February 8. He is a member and Secretary-Treasurer of Disciple Church, Farmville, Pitt County He is a gentleman of fine sense, and is very sociable among his colleagues.

Guilford, B. 6. CHILCUTT.

The subject of this sketch was born in Guilford County Novem- ber 26, 1830. Was educated in the common schools of his county, Politics, Repubhcan. He was first married to Miss Francis Lem- mons, of Rockingham County; and after her death married Miss Adeline Lewis, of Guilford County. Has been a Justice of the Peace twelve years. He is a farmer and makes tobacco his principal product. This is his second term in the House of Represen- tatives, and was elected over his opponent by a good majority. He is on Committee on Insurance, Propositions and Grievances, and Election of Magistrates.

Guilford, J. SI. SUTTON.

Born in Guilford County, April 17, 1830, and is sixty-four years of age. He was of very poor parents and had slim chances for an education, attending only the county schools. He has been in business since twenty-one year old, and postmaster before and after the war, and during the war he commanded Company A, Fifty-third North Carolina Infantry. Has been Mayor of the town of Gibson viile for three ternas. Before the war he was a Deputy Sherifi", and since the war has been Deputy Sheriff and Cryer of the Court. He was a Democrat up to 1876 and since that time has been afl&liated with the Republican party. In 1880 he was nominee for the office of Sheriff of Guilford County, and in 1886 for Treasurer, but was defeated by a small majority for both of these offices. In the fall of 1894 he was nominated by the Republican party for the House of Representatives, and was elected by sixty-eight majority. All these positions he held very acceptably to the people. Serves on Committees on Education, Agriculture, Railroads and Railroad Commission, and Immigration. Occupation, farmer. 39

Halifax, J. A. HOUSE.

This gentleman was born in Halifax County, September 26, 1857. Received a good education by hfird study at the common schools. Politics, Democrat. Married Miss Sue F. Drake, October 9, 1878. Mr. House is a farmer, and also the proprietor of p. valuable sawmill plant. He was nominated for the House of Representatives by the Democratic party in 1894, and after a glorious canvass was elected by a nice majority. This is his first term as a Representative, but by the way he deals with all legislation that affects the interests not only of his people but the State in general, his merits will be rewarded and he be returned a, second time.

Halifax, J. M. GRIZZARD.

The subject of this sketch was born in Virginia, November 14, 1830. Educated at the village schools and afterwards was a law student under Edward Conigland, of Halifax. Obtained license in 1866 and has been practicing ever since in Halifax and adjacent counties. Ever since he came to North Carolina he has been engaged in the mercantile business at Halifax. Was married to Miss Virginia S. Pierce, of Halifax County, in 1856, and has six children living—four daughters (all married) and two sons. He is a Democrat and was elected by the largest majority ever given to anv man in Halifax County, save his colleague now in the General Assembly. Mr. Grizzard has been Quartermasteir, stationed at Weldon; Solicilor of the Inferior Court of Halifax two terms; Clerk of Superior Court; Register of Deeds; Chairman of the Board of Counry Commissioners, and was Mayor of Hali- fax when he resigned to take his seat in the House of Representa- tives. He is a Freemason, and has been Master of Royal White Heart Lodge for twenty-five years. Mr. Grizzard has had any office he has wished at his command that his county could give him.

Harnett, NEILL McLEOD.

Was born in Cumberland County, N. C, on the 6th day of Octo- ber, 1828. He attended the public schools of his district and then the Di-naldf^oD Academy. Fallowed teaching for several years of bis early manhood, and was County Surveyor of hu- councy (Har- netf) for a number of years. Has been a Magistrate of his township for about twenty years, and a member of the Board of Edu- cation sis years. He has also filled other positions of trust in his county. Was married to Miss Margaret McLeod November IG, 40

1854, and has five livin.a; children. He has owned a farm since 1862. Was elected to his present seat in the House of Representa- tives by a larger majority i.han was given to any one else on the ticket.

Haywood, W. T, LEE.

This gentleman was born in Haywood County in 1858. Politics, Democrat. He received his education at the common schools and Waynesville Academy. In 1880 he went to Waynesville and made that place his home, where he is engaged in business as a merchant. Was married to Miss Maggie Rhinehart, of Waynesville, in 1883. He is esteemed and liked by every citizen of that town, and was for two terms their choice for Mayor. He was Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee four years, and as a member of that committee worked faithfully. Haywood County could not have sent any better Representative, as he is a lawmaker of ability, has good judgment and looks to his people's interests.

Hertford, BENJAMIN B. WINBORNE.

Benjamin B, Winborne was born April 14, 1854. Received his early education at Buckhorn Academy in Hertford County. Was at Wake Forest College during session of 1871-1872, then went to the Columbian University, District of Columbia, and graduated in the summer of 1874 at the age of twenty years. Re came to Raleigh in September, 1874, and studied law under Hon. W. N. H. Smith. Obtained his license in February, 1875, and located in the summer of 1875 at Winton, N. C, to practice. Was elected Solicitor of the Inferior Court of Hertford County in 1878, and served eight years. In 1891 the Inferior Court in that county was abolished, and a Criminal Court;was establislied, and he was elected Judge of the new Criminal Court and ccmroissioDed by the Governor. Was Judge of the Court until he resigned, in October, 1895, when he was a candidate' for the.Legislature.;!^ Since bis election to the Legislature he has been re-elected Judge of the Criminal Court of his county, but has not accepted. He will probably accept the Judgeship andjbe commissioned by the Gover- nor after the adjournment of the Legislature. ^fHe'has'been Chair- man of the Democratic Executive Committee^^of his county for about fourteen years, and has also served on the State Executive Committee. He married Miss Nellie H. Vaughan, of Murfreefiboro, N. C, in December, 1879. He moved to Murfreesboro to live in January, 1880. The building of the Murfreesboro Railroad was due"to his efforts. -f He is a leader'offthoughtJaDd^action;injhis;;county. 41

Hyde, JOHN G. HARRiS.

Born November 6, 1841, in Hyde County, N. C, and attended the common schools of the county. Being of Quaker descent, he has always been considered an oddity. He was brought up as a blacksmith, which he followed for many years. He is also a practical watchmaker, miilright and sawkeeper, and has chief engineer's license to run hay and river steamers. Was always a Jeiiersonian Democrat and supported the Demo- cratic ticket until 189S, when Grover Cleveland was nominated on the Democtatic ticket, when he took his stand with the Populists, and supported Weaver for President. Since that time he has been an ardent supporter of Populism, opposing all men and parties that favor a single gold standard and high rate of interest. He was elected by a small majority as a Populist to the House of Repre- sentatives.

Iredeil, T. M, 8TIKELEATHER.

Born in Oast County, Georgia, August 28, 1S48, and moved to North Carolina in 1850, where he has resided ever since. Was a Democrat all his life until 1893, when he took an active part in the Populist party. He married in 1869 Miss Stimpson, of Iredell County, and she died February 13, 1882; one year later be was naarried again to Miss Tempie Godley. Is a member, steward and trustee of the Methodist Church, Has been a Justice of the Peace five years, but a few months ago resigned. Mr. Stikeleather is a farmer and one of the largest stock raisers in the State.

Johnston, J. W. V!CK.

This gentleman was born in Nash County. N. C.,.in 1843, and is, consequently, fifty-one years of age. Mr. Vick is a Democrat in every principle of that party; has always been and always will be. He is now serving his first term as a lawmaker of North Carolina, Received his education at Stanhope Academy. Is a physician, and earned for himself a practice well to be proud of in Selma and surrounding country. Besides being a physician, he owns one of the largest farms in the county. In the Confederate army he was Captain of Company E, Seventh North Carolina State Troops. Dr. Vick married Miss Richardson, of Johnston County, in 1873. having three living children, HaR been Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Hospital for sixteen years. 42

Johnston, RUFUS SAUNDERS.

Born February 1, 1853, in Johnston County. Politics, Democrat. Occupation, farmer. Attended the common schools of the county and Cedar Grove Academy at Hillpboro. Was nominated in the fall of 1894 on the Democratic ticiiet to represent the banner county of Johnston in the House of Representative's, and elected over the Fusion ticket by five hundred majority. First term.

Lenoir, COUNCIL S. WOOTEN.

Born in Lenoir County, November 12, 1840. Graduated at Wake Forest College, North Carolina, June, 1861. Read law wirh Chief Justice Pearson and obtained County Court license June Term of the Supreme Court, 1863, and Superior Court license January Term, 1866. Practiced law until 1870 and then began to farm, and has been engaged in that occupation since then. Married Miss Cora E. Wooten, September 2, 1879. Has one child, a girl fourteen years old. Is a member of the Baptist Church. Director of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad for six years during the administration of Governor Jarvis. Was one of the Judges of the Inferior Court for Lenoir County for two years. Delivered the alumni address at Wake Forest College June, 1882. His grandfather, John Wooten, and his father. Council Wooten, and his brother, L. F. Wooten, have represented Lenoir County in the House of Representatives. His mother was Eliza Isler, of Jones County, daughter of William Isler, and was a grandniece of Col. John Pugh Williams of the Revolution. His mother had twelve children, five of whom now live. His oldest sister is the wife of Chief Justice Faircloth, and bis second- sister is the wife of Geo. W. Sanderlin, and his third sister is the wife of J. F, Oliver, of Wayne County, and bis only brother, L. F. Wooten, resides near LaGrange, Lenoir County. His oldest brother, John Pugh Williams Wooten, was a member of the Twenty-seventh N. C. Regiment, Cooke's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, and was killed at Sharpsburg, Maryland, Sep- tember 17, 1863.

Lincoln, J. F. REINHARDT.

Born in Lincoln County, N. C, in 1845. Is a farmer and iron manufacturer. Politics, Deoiocrat. He served all through the war, and enlisted in the First North Carolina Infantry, was in the battle of Bethel, and after the disbandment of that reg'iment joined the First North Carolina Cavalry and served two years, and was afterwards on detached service as scout for Generals Gordon, Stewart and Hampton. 43

Married Miss Smith, of Lincoln County, N. 0., in 1870, and has nine children, six of them boys to vote the Democratic ticket. He was elected on the Democratic ticket over Captain Ward by a good majority, Mr. Reinhardt is one of the most clever and best hearted men to be found, and coming in contact with him one can see he is full of witty and humorous conversation, which is sure to make him friends wherever he goes.

Macon, J. F. RAY.

Was born in Macon County, July 20, 1856, and worked on a farm till fifteen years of age. He then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1884, Politics, Democrat. He has represented Macon in the Legislature for five terms. He was the caq.cus nominee for Speaker of the House in the session of 1895 on the Democratic side, but was defeated by Mr. Waiser. He is one of the most prominent Democrats in his eectJon, and is a leader of that party in the House, and is always on his feet defending it.

Martin, M. T. LAWRENCE.

Born in Edgecombe County, July 88, 1848, and in 1871 moved to Martin County. Was educated at the common schools of Edge- combe and Martin, and afterwards went to Hillsboro. Politics, Democrat. He is a farmer and a minister. Has been preaching for about twenty years in the Primitive Baptist Church, Has been married three times, and has sis children. Mr. Lawrence was Representative from his county in the Legis- lature of 1893, and his course at that time was so well that he was returned again in 1895, and defeated the Fusion ticket by 326 majority.

Mecklenburg, J, D. McCALL.

J. D. McCall is one of the few Democratic lawyers elected to represent the State in the Legislature at the recent election. His nomination and election show that he is in touch with the people. His campaign was one of the most successful ever waged in Mecklenburg. As a popular orator he is unsurpassed. He is an uncompromising Democrac, but recognizes merit wherever found, whether in a Republican or Populist. Like " Honest Abe," he is 44 one of Nature's favorites. Raised in the salubrious atmosphere of Union County, he grew up between the plow-handles, a hardy son of toil. While thus nurtui-ed by Nature's fondling care, he con- tracted a noble ambition to be a man. If the Grecian were walk- ing the streets of Raleigh with his lantern burning, end meet McCall, he might well exclaim, " I have found a man." His course at Rutherford College was most successful and profitable, having carried from that institution some of the most pleasing laurels ever bestowed upon worthy aspirants. At one time there were ten contestants for the orator's gold medal. In this contest success crowned his efforts, as it always does the efforts of those in whom talent combines with an indomitable will. Like Blackstone, at an early age he made his farewell address to the muses and chose law as his profession; and it was only at the protracted solicitation of Mecklenburg Democracy that he consented to carry the banner to victory last fall, His marked success on the hustings shows that bis talent brings him renown in what- ever line it is exerted. As a young lawyer, appearing in the galaxy of the great legal lights of the Charlotte bar, he has not been obscure. During his six years' practice at the Charlotte bar he has appeared in some of the most important cases on the dockets, and even the renowned Jones and the eloquent Cansler have not crossed swords with him unscathed. In the din of Rep, and Pop. uproar in the Legislative halls his voice was heard and his influence felt. His wife, formerly Miss Sallie Nooe, of Rutherford College, shares his honors.

Mecklenburg, JNO. G. ALEXANDER.

The subject of this sketch was born in Mecklenburg County, six miles east of Charlotte, on the 12th day of September, 1840. Was educated at the schools of the neighborhood. Politics, Dem- ocrat. He is a farmer, and makes corn, wheat and cotton his principal products. During the war he first served in the First North Carolina Infantry for six months; enlisted as a private in Company H., Thirty-fifth North Carolina Troops, and in 1863 was elected Second Lieutenant of that company. He was in the seven days' fight around Richmond, was captured at Five Forks, Va., and carried to Lake Erie, O., and was released June 7, 1865, and returned home. Mr. A. is a man of intelligence, is affable and modest, and a Representative of credit to himself and his constituency. 45

McDoweil, L P. CRAWFORD.

Born November 13, 1850, in Rutherford County, and moved to McDowell Gouaty when he was ten years of age. He was the only child left at home to maintain his moiiier and sisters, and had poor chances, but he attended the common schools and received a fairly good education. In 1875 he married Miss Flora Ledbetter, and is the father of two children. He has been a deputy sheriff of his couxity and is also on the Board of County Commisaioners. Mr. Crawford is a true Democrat, and in the fall of 1894 was elected to the House of Representatives over the Fusion ticket by 120 majority. This is his first term. He is an extensive grower of wheat, corn and rye, and is a stock raiser. He is a solid member and always ready to do his duty.

Montgomery, J. A. REYNOLDS.

Was born in Moore County, March 20, 1833. He was raised up on his father's farm, in Montgomery County, and is a farmer. When the Alliance was orgaiiized in Montgomery County he was one of the first to join, and has been an active member ever since. Is a prominent member of the M. E, Church, South. He served on the school committee, of his county, faithfully performing the duties belonging to that office for twenty years. Married Miss Mary A. Hurley,' of Montgomery County, Slarch 18, 1858. Mr. Reynolds has been a Democrat but is now a Populist.

New Hanover, GEO. Z. FREi^CH.

Was born in Bangor, Maine, engaged in business in that Btate and Connecticut till 1856, when he moved to New York city, where he was in business till 1861, and from that time till 1865 was in business at Washington, D. C. In February, 1865, he established a business in Wiimington, N. C, bringing into that port in the summer of 1865, about $200,000 worth of goods. He has since been engaged in merchandising, contracting, farming, and manufacturing lime. His firm manufactures the celebrated "Phosphatic Lime" at Rocky Point, N. C, from the famous de- posits there. Mr. French was a member of the Legislature of 1868'69, (winter session only) 1869 '70, 1870-'71, and a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1875. He was postmaster at Wilmington, N. C, from July, 1889, to February, 1894. He is an honest and faithful Representative, and, it is hoped that he will be New Hanover's choice again. He has excellent business qualities, a clear head, and a splendid disposition, and as a lawmaker believes in doing the greatest good for the greatest number.

Orange, JAS. A. CHEEK.

James A.. Cheek was born in Orange Cjunty, 1842, twenty-one days after the death of his father. Served in the Confederate Army, Co, I, First Reg. N. C. State Troops. He wa=i elected to the House of Representatives in 1880 over M. A. Atwater, from the counties of Durham and Orange, by seven majority, and again elected to the House of Representatives in 1886. over Capt. Lyon, by 749 majority. He was the Republican candidate for the Senate in the Eighteenth Senatorial District in 1890, and his election was stolen from him in Durham County. He was again elected in 1894 to the House of Representatives over D, C. Parks, Democratic candidate, and Henry Anderson, Populist candidate, by 105 majority. He was the only Republican ever elected from Orange County to the House of Representatives. He is Chair- man of the Committee on Claims and member of the Committees on Salary and Fees, Propositions and Grievances, Corporation, Education and Military Affairs. He was the leader of the Pritchard forces in the late Senatorial contest. He is true to his party and was never known to desert a friend. Voted for James G. Blaine in the National Conventio2i at Minneapolis in 1892. He is for Maj. McKinley in 1868 for the nomination for President. He is by occupation a tradesman. Started business in Hillaboro, where be now lives, with $98 he earned as a woodchopper.

Person, STEPHEN P. GENTRY.

Was born in Person County, April 30, 1837, and educated in the common schools of his county. Politics, Populist, He married Sallie Vanhook, May 3, 1855. Mrs. Gentry died September 18, 1876, and he was married again to Miss Sallie P. Link, Febru- ary 7, 1877= He is the father of eight children, three by his first wife and five by his last. Is a member of the Baptist church and has been deacon in the same for the past ten years. Mr. Gentry served three years as private in Co. H, Twenty fourth N. C. Reg- iment. He is a farmer and makes tobacco his principal product. He is always found willing and ready to do anything for the * welfare of his people.

Pitt, J. T. PHILLIPS.

This gentleman was born October 8, 1862, and educated at the common schools of Pitt County. Married Miss Lillie L. Warren, of Pitt County. He is a minister of the gospel and a f.armer. In politics he is a Populist, and much esteemed by that party. Jfle left the Democratic party in 1893. Mr. Phillips is a true Tar Heel and a vigorous advocate of all interests of all classes, and especially the farmers. 47

Pitt, E. V. COX.

Edwin Victor Cox, of Greenviiie, was born at Coxville, Pitt County, North Carolina, January 19, 1871. Was educated and prepared for college at Trinity School, Beaufort County; under the tutorage of the Rev. Gotten Hughes, Entered Roanoke College at Salem, Virginia, in September, 1889; graduating from tha,t institution in 1892. In his junior year at college he took a prize for scholarship in English. After leaving college he returned to his father's home, then at Dunn, Harnett County, where he entered the pcstoffice as a clerk. In 1893 he was sent as a delegate to the Rep'jblican Convention at Fayetteville to nominate a candidate for Congress in the Third District and Presidential Electors. Was nominated as a Presidential Elector on the Harrison and Reid ticket, but declined the honor which was conferred upon him without solicitation. Daring that campaign he made a vigorous canvass for the Republican ticket in many of the counties composing bis Congressional District. In his speeches he advised the Republicans in localities where there was no Republican candidate in the field to vote the Populist ticket. After the election he returned to his native county (Pitt) and commenced teaching school. In 1894 he was nominated on the Co-operation ticket in his county for the House of Representatives, and was elected by a handsome majority over his Democratic opponent, in a county which two years previous had given a large Democratic majority. Mr, Cox baa been placed on the following important committees of the House: Finance Judiciary, Election Law and County Government, Privileges and Elections. Public Roads, Education, and Enrolled Bills. On the third day of the session he introduced a joint resolution requesting the Senators and members in Con- gress from North Carolina to use their influence and to vote for an early settlement of the nttlionai currency question, to prevent another issue of gold interest- bearing bonds by the National Gov- ernment. He is also the author of the bill which opposes State adoption of text- books in the public schools of North Carolina. He is the youngest member of the House, having just turned his twenty fourth year.

Polk, JOHN B. TURNER.

This gentleman was born in South Carolina, near Cowpen battle ground. In March, 1858, he moved from South Carolina and located in Polk County, N. C. He married Miss Narcissa Roberts, of Spartanburg County, S. C, and is father of three sons who are all married. He is a farmer, and it is said by many the best mill- wright in the State. Republican, always has been. Been Justice of the Peace in his county, and postmaster ten years at Turners, Was on the school committee for several years. Has never been 48

defeated for any office, and was nominated by the Republican party in 1894 for the House of Representatives and elected by sixty-eix majority. Mr. Turner has many friends among the Rep- resentatives and Senators, and as a Representative is alvrays found doing his duty for his people.

Randolph, E. C. PHiLLIPS.

This gentleman, whose name heads this sketch, was born in Chatham County, July, 1853, and is 42 years of age. In 1862 he moved to Randolph County, and was educated in the public schools of ibat county. In politics he is a true Republican. Re has been a Justice of the Peace for eight years. Married Miss Sarah J. Alien, of Randolph County, in 1874, and has four children. Mr. Phillips is a member and also a deacon of the Christian Church. He is a farmer, and makes wheat and corn his chief products. This is Mr, Phillips' first term in the General Assembly.

Randoiph, J. W. BEAN.

This gentleman was born in Randolph Coimty, May 2, 1825, "Was educated at the schools of the county and at the academy at Carthage, Moore County. Politics, Republican. He was a teacher in the public schools and academies for twenty years. Mr. Bean was elected to the House of Representatives in 1870 and 1872; to the Constitutional Convention of 1875, and Register of Deeds in 1888, Married Miss Green, of Montgomery County, 1845, and has four children. He is at present a merchant at Spero, Randolph County.

Richmond, J. 0. YATES.

This gentleman was born April 25, 1853. Attended the common schools. Politics, Populist. Occupation, farmer. He married Miss Andrews, of Richmond County, April 29, 18&1, and is the father of three children—two boys and one girl. Has been a member of the Methodist Church eighteen years, and is Superintendent of the Sunday School. Mr. Yates was elected as Representative over A. J. Little by 215 majority. 49

Robeson, J. P. SMITH.

TLis gentleman was born in Robeson County March 16, 1837. Politics, Populist. Occupation, farmer. He was married to Miss Shipman, of Bladen County, in 1861, and has six children—all living. Mr. Smith has been a Magistrate for three vears, and is a member of the Farmers' Alliance. Is a Freemason, and he has filled with credit every office in his lodge. He is a Presbyterian, and an elder in his church. He is always found in his seat protecting his people's interests, and is respected by all who know him—white and colored. He is an intelligent, honest and patriotic citizen, and always on the right side of any question

Rockingham, J. A. WALKER.

The subject of this sketch was born the 2ist day of March, 1863, on a farm five miles southwest of the town of Reidsville, in Rock- ingham county. At the age of twelve his father died, and he was thus left the son of a widow; and, as is generally the case with the children of widows of limited means, his educational advantages have been limited. He is, and has been a member of the Farmers' Alliance since its organization in Rockingham County in 1888. Has served as Secretary of his Sub-alliance for five years; as Vice-President of the Rockingham County Alliance one year; as Lecturer for same one year; and is now serving as Secretary of the County Alliance, having been elected to that position the 12th day of .;uiy, 1894. Was elected as the delegate to the State Farmers' Alliance in 1893 from Rockingham County. Had never taken but little interest in politics until 1393, He had been raised a Democrat and voted that ticket without "scratching" up to that time; but in 1893, after having seen the Democratic party with one hundred and forty-four majority in the lower house of Congress fail, as he thought, in almost every particular to try to carry out their prom- ises and pledges to the people, thought the time had come when all lovers of honest government should come together and organize a political party, based upon the great principles? upon which our government was founded. In 1893 he was nominated by the Populist convention of his county for a seat in the lower house of the General Assembly of North Carolina, and was elected by one hundred and thirty-one majority over Mr. James W. Dameron, one of the best and purest young Democrats in the State. In 1894 he was again unanimously nominated for the same position by the Populist party, and also endorsed by the Republican party of his county, and was elected over his Democratic opponent, 3 50

Mr. John T. Price, by nine hundred and fifty-six majority, having received six hundred and twenty-one more votes in 1894 than in 1893. He is now serving on the foUowiog committees: Railroads and Railroad Commission, Corporations, Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Engrossed Bills, Joint Committee on Public Printing, Joint Committee on the election of Trustees for the State Univer-

sity : and is Chairman of the House branch of the Committee on Enrolled Bills. Is not a member of any church. Married Miss Plutina Lawrence September 18, 1890, and has one living child, a little girl two years old.

Rockingham, F. G. McKINNEY.

This able Representative, whose name appears in the headline of this sketch, was born in Rockingham County, January 10, 1856. Attended the common schools of the county and Prof. Norcom's academy one session. He voted for Mr. Cleveland at his first election, but changed for the Populists in 1890. He has been a constable in his township, and is a prominent farmer. He lived in Danville, Va., three years, but his father having died caused him to move back to the old homestead in Rockingham County, near Mayfield. On February 14, 1878, he married Miss Laura F. Ward, and is the devoted father of four children. Mr. McKinney is of a very numerous family, he being the youngest of nineteen children. He was elected to the Legislature in 1894 over the Democratic nominees by a good majority.

Rowan, JAS. A. McKENZIE.

Born in Rowan County, N. C, June 3, 1860, and received a good English education, closing his school days under the Rev. F. J. Murdock, in Salisbury. He taught school three years, after which he served seven years as Deputy Sheriff of Rovvan County. He has been a farmer all of bis life. Is a member of the P. E. Church and has been of that a Vestryman for nine years. He married Miss Sallie Watson, of Rowan County. September 7, 1886, and has two sons and one daughter. This is Mr, McKenzie's second term, and at present he has the honored distinction of serving on the Committees on Finance, Corporations, Pensions, and Railroad Commission. He is also Chairman of the Democratic Stearing Committee, a place of much prominence. Mr. McKenzie is one of tli^ best parliamentarians on either side of the House. 51

Rutherford, M. H. FLACK.

Hon. M. H. Flack was born in Rutherford county, November 13, 1838. Was educated in the common schools, except ten months which was spent at Golden Grove Seminary, Rutherford County, which term ended in July, 1859, after which was married Novem- ber 9, 1859, and settled on a farm and went to farming, having been reared by a farmer. Served in the civil war as commissioned Captain in the Seventy-sixth Regiment, N. C. militia. Formerly a Democrat, until the reform movement came, then he waa one of the first to take up the principles of reform, and present them to the people of Rutherford County. He served two successive terms as President of the County Farmers' Alliance, and is now Lecturer. Was nominated by the Populists in 1892 to the General Assembly and was defeated, being three tickets in the field. Was nominated again in 1894, and elected by 199 majority votes, to the General Assembly of which he is now an humble member. Occu- pation, farmer. Religion, Missionary Baptist.

Sampson, R. M, CRUE^ifPLER.

Born February 19, 1341. Politics, Populist. Occupation, farmer. Educated at the common schools and Clinton Academy. He worked on the farm until the w^ar broke out, when he volunteered in the Confederate army in the first company that left Sampson County, and was afterwards promoted to sergeant, then First Liieutenant. He received four serious wounds, and was with General Lee when he surrendered at Appomattox Court House. He has been a Commissioner of Sampson County eight years, a constable four years, and was one of the first Magistrates Gov. Worth appointed after the war, and is one at the present time. Married Miss Julia C. Herring, of Sampson County, February 38, 1866; has six children, three sons and two daughters, and one son dead. Mr. Grumpier is a Mason, a member of the Farmers' Alliance, and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. His mother had eight children, ail boys, and all of them weighed over 300 pounds, except one. She had four sons in the army; one was killed at Gettysburg. Mr. Grumpier was elected to the House in the fall of 1894 by a large majority, from a county that didn't Fuse.

Stokes, R. J. PETREE.

This gentleman was born November 9, 1853. Received his education in the common schools of Stol'es County. Politics, Repub- 52 lican. Was elected to the Legislature from Stokes County in 1892 over his opponents by 390 majority, and was elected again in 1894 by his party by 668 majority over a prominent Democrat. He married Miss Addie E. Blum, of Winston, N. C, in 1881, and they have been blessed with fi-s^e boys and two girls. Is a member of the Christian church and takes an active part as superintendent of the Sunday School. As a farmer he has made a success and has but few equals.

Swain, J. S. WOODARD.

Was born in Macon County, N, C, in 1843, and was brought up to the pursuit of farming. In 1861, when the war between the States broke out, he volunteered in the Confederate service and went from Georgia to the war. He was a member of Co. C, 11th Georgia Regiment; was in the army of northern Virginia, Long- street's corps, up to the surrender. On returning home he soon embraced the Christian religion and joined the Baptist church in 1866. Commenced to preach the gospel, though he claims to be a farmer and lives on his farm in Swain County. Has given for twenty-eight years a large amount of his time, almost gratuit- ously, to the preaching of the gospel. When at home working on the farm in 1894 he became the nominee of the Democratic party of Swain County, and w-as elected by a liberal majority to a seat in the General Assembly, in which position he served his people faithfully to the close of that Assembly.

Wake, J. H. YOUNG.

James H. Young, of Raleigh, was born in Henderson, N. C, Obtober 26, 1858; attended the public schools of that place until October, 1874, when he entered Shaw University where he remained until January, 1877, when he left to accept a laborer's place in the office of the Collector of Internal Revenue for the Fourth District, where, by industry, efficiency and attention to duties, he rose step by step from the position of laborer to that of chief clerk and cashier, and for about five years Le handled nearly one million dollars each year. In 1885, in conseque;ice of the removal of the Collector by President Cleveland, he retired to private life, whei-e he remained until December, 1886, when he accepted the position of chief clerk in the office of Register of Deeds for Wake County, which position he held for two years. In July, 1889, he was appointed by Secretary Windom, upon the recommendation of ex-Congressman Cheatham, to be Special Inspector of Customs, which position he held until again disturbed by President Cleve- land's accession to office in 1893. Was appointed by President 53

Harrison in September, 1890, upon the recommendation of the delegation of colored men, ex-Congressman Cheatham and many- other leading Republicans, to be Collector of Customs for the port of Wilmington, but owing to the adjouramenc of the United States Senate the day following was not confirmed. Was again appointed to the same position on January 29, 1891, and after a bitter fight before the Senate Committee on Commerce, said committee recommended favorably his confirmation, but owing to the short session and the pronounced opposition of Senator Ransom, aided by Sen- ators Frye and Washburn, the Senate failed to act upon his nomination, and thereby he failed to get the office for which the colored people, not only of Wilmington but almost of the entire State, had endorsed him. He has been a delegate to everj State Convention of the Republican party, of which he is an active member, held since 1880. Was an alternate -at-large in 1884 to the Republican National Convention, and a delegate to said Convention in 1892 from the Sixth Congressional District. In June, 1893, he aesiimed editorial charge of The Gazette, which paper he is now successfully conducting and also proving himself to be a strong, forcible and versatile newspaper man. Jn 1894 was the unanimous choice of both the Republican and Populist Conventions as a candidate on the co-operation ticket for the Legislature from Wake County, and after making a five weeks campaign was triumphantly elected and served his people with ability, being a member of the following committees: Judiciary, Finance, Privileges and Elections, Printing, Education, Blind, Election Law and County Govern- ment, and to nominate Trustees for the Agricultural and Mechan- ical College for the Colored Race. He has always been an active member in Sunday School, Church and society work, in all of which for many yep.rs he has held numerous positions. Was married in 1881 to MisB Bettie Ellison, and has one daughter, Maude E. He enjoys to a great degree the respect and confidence of the people of both races and of all political parties, not only in his own State but of many in other States of the Union.

Wake, J. J. BAGWELL.

Was born August 29, 1859, in Wake County, and was reared on the farm, five miles southeast of Raleigh. Having available advantages, he entered Wake Forest College in the winter of 1881, but owing to health quit school five months before taking B. L. La December. 1883, he was married to Miss Cornelia Britt, of Wake County. He has been farming ever since and made a success on a small scale. Realizing the depressed condition of agriculture and labor, in 1892 ceased to follow the domineering Democ- racy and joined the baud of reformers known as Popuhsts. In 1894, not of choosing, but by solicitations of friends and neighbors, 54 entered the campaign as a Populist candidate for a seat in the House of Representatives and was victorious. He never attempted anything yet but what success followed, more or less. Joined the Baptist church when onlv a lad.

Warren, W. B. FLEMMING.

Was born February 3, 1843. Education, that of a preparatory school. He has been a Democrat, but in 1892 joined the reformers. Occupation, farmer. Is a member of the Farmers' Alliance, and iias been President of that organization in his county, and for six years a member of the Board of County Commissioners, He was a volunteer in the Twelfth N. C. Regiment, May, 1861, served as a private, and was advanced to lieutenant. Married in 1866. and has five children, Mr Flemming is a man that does not have much to say, but when he does he says something.

Washington, J. M. BATEMAN.

This gentleman was born July 25, 1835, and educated in the free schools of his county. He served as corporal in the Union army. Until the war Mr. Bateman was a Whig; after that he was a Republican; and when the People's Party was being organized, joined that party. For ten years he was Sheriii of Washington County, and was a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1875. In 1878-'79 he was elected to the House ol Representatives. He has been married three times. The first time he married Miss Emiliza Jackson, in 1853; after her death, which occurred in 1884, he married Miss Angeline Cooper in 1866; and after her death, in 1877, was married to his present wife, Miss Nancey E. Suell, of Washington County, in 1877. He is the father of six children. Mr. Bateman is a successful farmer. He is a member of the M. E, Church and has served as Steward for several years. He is an able and wise Representative.

Watauga, L H. MICHAEL

This gentleman was born December 30, 1860. Politics, Repuli- can. He has taught school half the time since he was 20 years of age, and is also engaged in farming at the present time. In 1888 he was elected surveyor of Watauga on the Republican ticket, and in 1890-'92 was defeated on the same ticket. He was a candidate for Register of_Deed8 in 1884 and was defeated. Was a pupil in 65

the common schools. In 1882 he was married to Miss Delphia Clawson, and has live children, all living. He is Recording Stew- EJrd in the district and Steward of Fairview Church, M. E., South. Is also Superintendent of the Sunday School.

Wayne, J. H. EDWARDS.

Born in Johnston County June, 1838, and moved to Wayne in 1849. Was educated at the common schools. Politics, Democrat. Occupation, farmer. He has served on the Biard of County Com- missioners and Board of Education, and was Treasurer of Wayne County for six years. He entered the Confederate service as Sergeant in Company E, Twentieth North Carolina Regiment, and was wounded at Malvern Hill, July 3, 1863. He married Miss Denmark, of Wayne County, in 1867, and on 7th of December his wife died. Has five sons living. Was elected to the House of Representatives in the fall of 1894 by a large majority. >Ir. Edwards represents his county faithfully, and his people's interests are fearlessly protected.

Vance, MOSES M. PEACE.

The subject of this sketch, Moses M. Peace, was born in Vance County, near the town of Henderson, N. C, on the 18th day of November, 1861, and is now 33 years of age. He lived in Hender- son during his early life. He attended the public schools during the summer and was hired out to help support his father's family. At an early age he became a regular Sunday school scholar, and was always found in his class. Worked on the farm till 1880 and then left the farm to attend school at Shaw University, Raleigh, which school he attended a portion cf two years. He then went to Henderson and went into business as restaurant keeper and grocery. During the time he became a member of the Union Cemetery Club, and was made Secretary and one of its Trustees. Soon afterwards he joined the fire company and was promoted to captain, which position he holds to-day. He also joined the church at about 14 years of age and was made clerk, and also one of its deacons, and was also a teacher of the First Baptist Sunday school and was promoted to the office of Superintendent, which position he held for six years in succession, and was elected this year on his seventh continuous term, About eight years ago he became a member of the Freemasons and he soon formed a lodge at Hen- derson, of which lodge he was made W, Master for two terms. 56 and was then made Secretary, which place he holds to-day. He has five times in succeBsiou represented his lodge in the State Grand Lodge, which Grand Lodge he is and has been a member 6f for five years. Was appointed D. Deputy Grand Master for two successive years, and resigned this position to go to this Legisla- ture. He also joined the Eastern Star Chapter and was installed W. Patron and at the election of officers was re-elected, and also represented this Chapter in the Grand Chapter of the State last year. In 1892 he was elected chairman of the County Republican Ex- ecutive Committee, and also chairman of the township committee. He ran for Coroner of Vance County in 1892j and was elected by a large majority, and was again nominated and elected for the Legislature of 1895, by 745 majority. He has for three or four yea,rs represented his fire company in the State Volunteer Fire Association, of which association he is elected vice-president and re-elected last year, also was a member of the Executive Board and the Legislative Committee. He w&a a delegate to the Repub- lican State Convention in 1892, and also the Congressional Con- vention. He has a wife and three children, all boys, all of whom reside at his home on Clarke street, Henderson, N, C.

Wilkes, J. P. ELLEDGE.

This gentleman was born in Wilkes Countj% December 13, 1852, His father died when he was a boy, left a poor and destitute family, without money or education; but he has worked hard all his life to establish for himself a character without spot or blemish. How he has succeeded is left for his people to say. When his father died he left many debts, which young J. F. Eiledge with hard struggles paid. He then -vent to "work for himself in the mercantile business, and was afterwards engaged in collecting taxes for four years. He obtained his education in the fore end of a wagon, hired out. Is a member of the Farmers' Alliance and president of his lodge. Joined the Masonic Order in 1878 and has three times been representative to the Grand Lodge. In 1885 joined the Baptist church; made clerk first two years and afterwards made deacon, which he is at present. Mr. Eiledge is a Republican and always has been; was in the In- ternal Revenue Service seven years, up to the time of Cleveland's last administration, and was then discharged; ran for the Legisla- ture in his county on the Republican ticket and was elected by 1,173 majority, running ahead of the ticket 605 votes; been a delegate to the Republican State Convention twice and delegate once to the Repulilican League meeting held in Asheville. He has been very successful in accumulating property, and is one of the largest taxpayers in his county. He was married to Miss Paulina Hayes on the 20th of March, 1876. Four children. 67

Wilkes, J. R. HENDERSON.

Was born in Guilford County in the year 1844. He volunteered in the Confederi^te service in 1861, in Gen. J. M. Leach's company, from Davidson County, and was v^^ounded at Winchester, receiving four gunshot wounds. When he recovered he returned to the army and was again wounded at Chancellorsville through the knee, and said wound caused him to be a permanent cripple. He left the service without money or education, but by the indul- gence of Dr. B. Craven and a friend received a liberal education at Trinity College. In 1874 hf married Dr. Benbow's daughter, of East Bend, and has seven children, three daugh ters and four sons. He is Chairman of Committee on Railroads and Railroad Commis- sion. Was elected as a Republican from Wiliies County by 565 majority.

Yadkin, JAMES W. CRUMEL

This gentleman was born in Yadkin County July 8, 1846. When he was a young lad his father died, leaving him, with one brother, to sufiport his mother. His educational advantages were poor, being restricted mainly to common schools, but he attended the High School at Yadkinville. Was married in 1883 to Mrs. E. T. Mackie, of Yadkin County. He is a farmer, but for many years taught in the public schools. Has served as United States Commissioner for his county; is Clerk of the Township Board and a Justice of the Peace.- Mr. Crumel is a Republican, and was elected over his opponent by a large majority. Serves on Committees on Pensions, Proposi- tions and Grievances, Enrolled Bills, and on Joint Committee on Election of Justices of the Peace,

Yancey, J. W. HIGGIMS.

V/as born in Yancey County, September 10, 1839, and is fifty-five years of age. Politics, Democrat. He never voted the Republican ticket during his life. Until the war he was a farmer, but is now a merchant. Sfrved four years in the Confederate army. Mar- ried Miss JuJia Young, of Yancey County, in 1867, and she died 10th of February, 1885. He was County Commissioner two years, and has been a Magis- trate for twelve years. Is a Freemason. In the fail of 1884 was nominated on the Democratic ticket for the House of Representa- tives and elected by 330 majority. LEGISLATIVE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.

SEN'ATE BRANCH.

Pre-ideni, R. A. DOUGHTON, Sparta.

This gentleman was born January lo, 1856, in Alleghany County. He was educated at the High School of Independence, Va., and at the University of North Carolina, and studied law under the Hon. K. P. Battle. He obtained ^is license in June, 1880, since which time he has been engaged in the practice of law in his native and adjoining counties. He is a lawyer of ability and a citizen of much prominence, and as a presiding officer and knowledge of parliamentary law has but few equals. He was elected to the House of Representatives from his county in 1886, and again in 1888-89, the last term wilhout opposition. Mr. DoTighton was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives in the session of 1891. At the Democratic State Convention of 1892 he was nominated for Lieutenant Governor, and was elected by a large majority. He is now presiding officer of the Senate. He is a Democrat of the first water.

Principal Clerk, H. E. KING, Peanut.

Born February 9, 1847. Educated in the common schools of the County, Politics, Democrat up to 1892, when he joined Mr. But- ler in the reform movement. Was a justice of the peace sixteen years. Was a member of the House of Representatives in 1885 and 1887, and special messenger of the House, session of 1889, and Doorkeeper of the House in 1S91. Is a progressive farmer and sawmill man. He is the chairman of the Populist Executive Committee of Onslow County, and chairman of the 3rd Congres- sional District Committee. Mr. King was elected over several very prominent opponents. Was married to Miss Sue Redd, Jan- uary I, 1867, daughter of the late M. L,. F. Redd, ex-sheriff of Onslow County. She received her education at Thomasville and the Salem Female Academy. Has several children. Mr. King is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, and has been a Clerk in that church since its organization. Served in Company H, 67th North Carolina troops and was wounded at Bentonsville, Johnston County. Was in the fight at Plymouth, Wise's Fork and Goldsboro. Surrendered at Greensboro, and footed home, a distance of 300 miles when only 17 years old. 59

First Assistant Clerk, JAMES B. LLQYD, Tarboro.

The subject of this sketch was born near Tarboro, N. C, on the I2th April, 1S69, and was educated in the. schools of the town, receiving his final instruction in the Tarboro Male Academy. After leaving school he engaged in farming, being owner of an elegant residence and farm within a quarter of a mile of the town. Finding literary pursuits more fascinating and congenial, Mr. l/loyd embarked in jouralism as associate editor of the Tarboro Southerner, remaining with that paper for nearly two years in active work. He then, in 1891, established the Farmers'' Advocate which was endorsed by a number of counties in that section as the official organ of the Alliance. The paper made a fearless fight for reform measures and principles, but on account of eye troubles Mr. Lloyd was compelled to retire from active journalistic work. His pen, however, has not been still, for the thousands of readers of the Caucasian have read and enjoyed his contributions. In 1891 Mr. Llo3'd was elected Captain of the Edgecombe Guards, and ranked well as a very efficient officer of the State Guard. He is now Chairman of the People's Party County Exec- utive Committee of Edgecombe, and served with the State Execu- tive Committee prior to the election.

Assistant Engrossing Cierlc, Senate, W. V. HALL.

Warren V. A. I. Hall, the subject of this sketch, w-as born in the City of New York in 1873. Early in the eighties he moved with his parents to Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Having early in life shown an interest in politics, he was elected, in 1890, at the age of seventeen, Secretary of the Republican County Executive Committee. In 1892 he became First Lieuten- ant of Company A of Shelby Military Institute, and was re- elected in the same year Secretary of the County Republican Executive Committee. In 1894 he was re-elected Secretary to his County Executive Committee, and was also elected Secretary of the Thirty-second Senatorial District Convention and a member of its Executive Committee. He took an active part in the campaign in his own and neighboring counties in that year by making numerous speeches and by organizing the colored voters into clubs and pledging them for the Co-operation ticket. GO

Assistant Engrossing Cierk, Senate, J. U. GIBBS,

John Ulrich Gibbs was born in Swain County, N. C, March 21. 1865. His father, who is still living, made a stainless and honorarble record as a Confederate soldier in the Twenty-fifth N, C. Regiment. In the latter part of the war was transferred to and made a lieutenant of Thomas Legion, having charge of a lot of Indian soldiers. His mother was a daughter of Ulrich Keener, who was the pioneer preacher and father of Methodism in Western Carolina. She, who was a devoted Christian, and possessing rare intellectual gifts, spared no pains to instill into the young mind of her boy the truths of Christianity, and a love of truth and knowledge. His educational advantages were for awhile limited, attending only the public schools of his neighborhood when he had an op- portunity, until nineteen years of age. He then entered school under the professorship of Wm. A. Long, a graduate of Grant Memorial University. After remaining under his tutorage one year, his teacher said of him: "He is a young man of strict integ-

. rity, gentlemanly bearing and ha? a high sense of honor. As a student he has been courteous and logical, never willing to leave any subject until thoroughly mastered and fully understood; and has made the greatest progress and advancement of any pupil under my charge. " His next term in school was under Robert I^. Madison, Ph. D., a graduate of high honor from the Wesle3'an University of Tennessee, and a near relative of President Madi- son. Prof. Iv. P. Moses, superintendent of the Raleigh graded schools, said of him: "You could easily tell whose pupil he had been if you knew Prof Madison." He then, with an alumnus of Wake Forest, passed an examination for a State certificate, under Prof. Moses. After teaching for a while he was elected Superintendent of Public Instruction in Swain County, which position he filled with satisfaction to the people and credit to himself. He next entered the University of Nashville, Tennessee, and Peabody Normal College, where he remained one year, and made a record that justified the State Superintendent of North Carolina in giving him a Peabody scholarship, but owing to a failure of bis liealth he had to resign the scholarship. He has since been eminently successful as a teacher in the most advanced puplic schools of the State, also as teacher in the Indian Department of the Civil Service in the Cherokee Training School. In politics he is a Populist, was bred a Democrat and was re- luctant to leave the party, but when he espoused the reform movement he did so with earnestness and zeal. He has three times been urged by the Democratic party to accept the nomination for the lower house of the General Assembly and once to the Senate by the People's Party, but declined each time. He accepted the nomination for Clerk Superior Court in the 61

last campaiga, but was defeated with tlie rest of tlie ticket. He is at present on the staff of Engrossing Clerks of the Senate, and also Secretary of the Joint Committee on Finance.

Door Guard of Senate, JOHN C. CRYMES.

The subject of this sketch was born in Waynesville, Haywood County, October 30, 1874. Until he reached the age of sixteen he worked on his father's farm, attenJing the free schools each fall. At this time he is engaged in the printing business, and for several years has followed that as his vocation. In politics he is a Republican and has worked with ail his powers for that party. In the campaign of 1S94 he took an active part in the fight in his town. He is now twenty years of age and has a bright and promising future before him.

HOUSE BRANCH.

Principal Cierk of tSie House, 8. P. SATTERFIELD. Mr. Satterfield was born in Person County, April 27, 1853. His mother died when he was four years old, followed two years later by the death of his father. He worked on the farm till the age of twenty, attending the common schools in the neighborhood a intervals. He was married to Miss Ivou M. Winstead, a niece of Col. Chas. S. and Jos. M. Winstead, being one of the most historic and prominent families in the State. There were born to them five children, three boys and two girls. Henry Clem, the ten- year-old and a bright boy, is a page in the House at this session. Mr. Satterfi.eld has the confidence of his people, and has held many positions of honor and trust. He was elected Register of Deeds of his native county in 1882, and was re-elected four terms; was made Entry Taker by the General Assemby; held the office of Deputy Collector under Gen. U. S. Grant and was such at the expiration of Grant's term. In the Alliance and People's Party movement, although a Republican, he was elected Chairman of the Alliance Finance Committee of his county. He served his town (Roxboro) eight years as Town Commissioner; for two years he has been United States Commissioner, and has been sent as a delegate to every State Republican Conveution since 1876. He was one of the fifteen Republican members in the House in 1892, and was voted for by the Republicans for Speaker of the House, and was never defeated for any office before his people. Although a Republican all his life. Democrats regard him as a safe man in public affairs and many of them support him. He was elected Principal Clerk of the House over strong opposition, having carried 92 counties of the 96. He is an affable, efficient gentleman and an excellent Clerk. His has been an active life. Merchant, tobacco and real estate dealer.

Reading Clerk of the House, JOHN W. CHAPIN.

John W. Chapin, Reading Clerk of the House, was born at Goldsboro, N. C, November 26th, i860. Left Goldsboro in 1868, moving to Greensboro, living there three years. While there was employed in the office of the Union Register., which was edited by his father, A. B. Chapman, and Judge A. W, Tourgee. Then moved to Chatham County, worked on a farm, was educated in the common schools of that county, never had the advantages of a collegiate education. In i88o-'8i edited the Chatham Argus, a weekly paper published at Pittsboro. In 1882 moved to his present home, Aurora, Beaufort County, N. C. November 15th, 1883, married Miss Julia A, Swindell, and the fruits of this marriage is three sweet and lovely little girls. Is now engaged in farming on quite an extensive scale. Is also associate editor of the Progres- sive Age, a weekly paper published in his town. Was postmaster under the Harrison administration. In politics has always been an uncompromising Republican and a man of influence in his section and party. Mr. Chapin is looked upon as one of the best readers the House has ever had, and is a general favorite amongst the members, and ixniversally liked by all. 63

Assistant Clerk, F. B. BEN60W.

Was born December 21, 186S, in East Bend, Yadkin County, N. C. He attended Guilford College and graduated with degree of A. B. in 1891. Taught school two years in Union High School. In 1894 he took a law course at the University of North Carolina, and is now practicing law at Wilkesboro, N. C. He is a Repub- lican. He is a young lawyer of unlimited success and is one of the most prominent and influential citizens of his sec^on. As a Clerk he has no equals, and his whole time and energies are devoted to the performance of his duties.

Engrossing Clerk of the House, E. P. HOUSER.

This gentleman was born in Forsyth County in August, 1853. Until he was twenty-one years of age (when he entered Trinity Coliege) he worked or the farm. He graduated in 1882 from Trinity College, and is a professor of vocal and instrumental music. He finished his musical course at Rutherford College and at Day- ton, Va., in 188S, and has made teaching his vocation for a living. Has been a Justice of the Peace in his county for a number of years, and is a prominent member of the Farmers' Alliance, and is County Lecturer for that organization. On account of the inconsistency of the Democratic party, in 1892 he announced himself as a Populist. In 1885 he married Miss Rhew, of Lenoir County. In 1895 he was made Engrossing Clerk of the House of Representatives. He is a citizen of Kinstou, Lenoir County.

First Assistant Engrossing Clerk of the House, W. W. EDWARDS.

Was born January 29, 1856, in Washington County, Tennessee. Politics, Republican. His father died when he was nine years old, was raised a poor orphan boy, and had poor chances for an education, but he attended the common schools of East Tennessee and received a limited education. He has been a Deputy Sheriff, is a Justice of the Peace, and serves on the Board of Education of Mitchell County. He has been a salesman for 13 years, but owing to bad health went to farming. Married November, 18S4, and has three children. Is a Freemason and a member of the Baptist church. 64

SecoRd Assistant Engrossing Cleric of the House, J AS. L. COOLEY.

Was born July 23, 1842. Politics, Populist. Believes in free trade and isee silver. Occupation, farmer, and by hard work he now has one of the prettiest farms in his county. He enlisted and served through the war in the Twenty-seventh Regiment, N. C. Trooos, and was in every engagement with his regiment except one, that one being Fredericksburg. He is a Royal Arch Mason, and has been a Representative to the Grand Lodge of 1872, 1873, 1874. Is a member of Presbyterian Church. He is a resi- dent of Richmond County.

Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives, ABRAM J. MOVE.

Was born in Farmville Township, Pitt County, on the 20th of May, 1853. His father, James Moye, died when he was only three years of age. He attended such schools as the neighborhood afforded until 1869, when he attended an academy in Stantonsburg one session, taught by that pre-eminent preceptor, Joseph H. Foy. In 1870 he entered the Freshman Class of Wake Forest College, but his people being enthusiastic members of the Church of Christ (Disciples), he was the next term sent to Bethany College, West Virginia, from which he graduated in 1874. After which he taught school for several years, spending one year in Kentucky. He returned to North Carolina in 1880, and began farming, in which calling he has shown himself to be progressive and enter- prising, having been one of the first to engage in the cultivation of tobacco in that now justl}' famous tobacco section. Ten years ago, believing his county to be under ring rule, he sided with the Independents, but with that exception, has always voted the Democratic ticket until two years ago, when the Demo- crats nominated President Cleveland, and everyone's Democracy being questioned who opposed that gentleman, he cast his lot with the Populist party, and was chairman of the first Populist convention ever held in his county, and has been working, both in season and out of season, ever since. He has never been an office-seeker, and no one is more surprised than himself that he now occupies the position of Doorkeeper of the House. The plain common people of North Carolina have no better friend than he, and he is an ardent Populist, because he believes the embodiment of the principles of that party into law is absolutely necessary to the prosperity of this country. He has a wife and five children, every one of whom, should they get grown, will some day be politicians, for the love of politics runs in the blood of the Moyes of Pitt. 65

Assistant Enroiiing Clerk, R. W. DALBY.

Robert Warland Dalby was born in Wake Connty, N. C, De- cember i6, 1873. At the age of five years his parents moved to Granville County on their farm near Oxford; from there to Oxford, in order to educate their only son. He was educated at the famous Horner School located ra Oxford. He has been actively engaged in the Alliance and reform work for the last three years, giving his time and talent to the work. He was connected with the Granville County Reformer, and did meritorious work in writing for the paper. He is now Assistant Clerk in the Enroll- ing Department of the Legislature. He is a Populist and lends a helping hand to every good work. By his honesty, integrity and Christian character he will be a heritage to his country and held raise the banner of liberty and unfurl the motto " Equal rights to all and special privileges to none." May the mantle of his father, Dr. A. J. Dalby, fall on him, that he may work for the good of his country, and help raise the present generation to a nobler and higher standard of citizenship.

Doorguard of the House, R. J. BAKER.

Born October 15, 1845. He left the Democratic party two years ago and joined the Populists. He has been Township Constable for sixteen years, and Deputy Sheriff of his county. Married Miss Wooten in 1869. Is a farmer, a member of the Farmers' Alliance and a member of the Presbyterian church. He served in the Confederate Army as a private, and was wounded in the arm at Drewry's Bluff, and lost one leg in the charge at Fort Har- rison, Va. ' He was appointed Doorguard of the House of Representatives loth January. Mr. Baker has twelve living children and one dead, four girls and eight boys.

Page, J. C. CHEEK.

Was born Januar}' 16, 1876, and is nineteen years old. He is a son of J. A. Cheek, Representative of Orange. He has by his polite and gentle manners made himself a favorite of both Repre- sentatives and Senators, and the prospects are good for him to fill a more exaltedjposition in the near future.

Page, W. C. WHITE.

This bright and efl&cient page of the House of Representatives, who always meets the Representatives with bright smiles, was born in Raleigh September 6, 1879, being just fifteen years old. Caprus drew the jury for five years. He attended the public school of Raleigh for four 3'ears and is now attending the Raleigh Male Academy. Mr. White is a favorite with all the girls, and wins his way to their hearts by his fascinating smiles.

Page, HUGH LINDSEY HOPKINS.

The subject of this sketch is a son of J. M. Hopkins, of Rocking- ham County. Lindsey was born April 22, 1879. He attended the public and private schools of his neighborhood until he was ten years of age, when he entered Oakridge Institute and remained there ten months. He then returned home and attended the neighborhood schools until August 20, 1894, when he entered Fair- view Institute and Commercial College. He was appointed page in the General Assembly January 12, 1895. He is a Populist.

Clerk to Committee on Justices of the Peace, T. LaFAYETTE Kiwa-

The subject of this sketch was born at Peanut, Onslow County, October 3, 1871, and is consequently twenty-three years of age, Mr. King is a son of Hill E. and Susan Redd King, with whom he resides, and of course is unmarried. He cast his first vote in November, 1894, voting the straight Co- operative ticket. He is a Populist. He attended the common schools of his neighborhood for several sessions, and was a student of Burgaw High School eight months. Prof. O. J. Peterson principal, and succeded in taking off the first prize. He is Clerk for the Committee on Justices of the Peace by appointment. He was for several years Vice-President of Peanut Sub-Alliance and was President for one year. He is a member of the Baptist Church and was elected deacon about two years ago. Is trying to work himself into Wake Forest College.

U. Z. DEWEESE.

Was born in Murphy, Cherokee County. December 28, 1872, and lived with his father, D. W. Deweese, on his farm until he was sixteen years of age. In 1890 he attended Moore's Southern Busi- ness University, where he graduated in June of the same year. In politics he is a Republican, pure and simple, and took an active part in the campaign of 1894. He is now a partner in the firm of Lovingood & Deweese, Mur- phy, N. C, which firm is doing a thriving business. State Library jterth Cmoum Rai«igt1 fiord ^f^ PAMPHLET BINDER STATE LIBRARY OF NORTH CAROLINA - — Syracuse, N. Y. Stoctlton, Colif.

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