Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-16
BUTLER--P --PRITCHARD.
POPULIST AND REPUBLICAN TO Suc-
CEEO RANSOM AND JARVIS.
FusIonist Caucus-ststo Fair Short
Si,OOO-To Adopt New Rules.

RALEIGH. n. c.. January I5.-(Spe-
cial.)-Thls evening there was a PopuIst
caucus. at which Marion Butler was By
acclamation nominated for the long term
as senator Then there was joint eau
Gus OF the fuslonlsts. George Z. French
presiding. at which the nominations OF
both Pritchard and Butler were ratified.
There was 4 great deal Of enthusiasm.
Republican senator from Buffers c0un-
~ nominated him In the joint eau
Gus. and about twenty other Republicans
seconded his nomination.
Butler ana Pritchard were sent FOR and
entered the hall arm in arm amid great
applause. Both spoke.
A NECESSITY.
They declared that continuance of
fusion was a necessity. Butler said the
man who ccntended otherwise was work
ing against the best interests OF the
state. Prltchard said Butler was the
head OF fusion in North Carolina, and
then declared himself an ardent protec-
ZIONIST. saying he and Butler were in
line on the subject Of protecting southern
raw materials. Butter said that while
he had claimed the long term this time.
yet 10 show his freedom from selfish
ness. 1t would 80 to a Republican next
term.
A BITTER SPEECH.
Daniel l.. Russell, Of Wilmington. spoke
by invitation. and made bitter
speech. in which hs thanked God that
the old order OF things In North Caro-
lima was at an end forever. anl that the
oligarchy Of dristocrdcy had ceased 70
exist.
SKETCH OF MIR. BUTLER.
Marion Butler was born on a farm in
Sampson county. May ~. 1853. He gradu-
ated at. the State University. read law.
but before receiving license entered
politics. He was in the State Senate
few years ago as a Democrat. and took
an advanced position In reform legisa-
ton. lie was three years ago elected
president of the State Alliance. 10 sue
coed Governor Carr. After Cleveland's j
nomination. he denounced the Democratic
party, and made an active campaign. He
led the movement into the Populist party.
TWO years ago he was elected president
OF the National Farmers Alliance.
YOUNGEST SENATOR.
Last January, as the Populist State
chairman. he made his plans 10 feat
the Democrats. IL originated the fusion
plan. a,,D the idea of a non-partisan judi
ciary. lie owns and edits the Caucasian.
which has the largest weekly circulation
IN the state. With the exception OF
Henry Clay. he would be the youngest
man who ever sat in the Senate.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
In the Senate to-day the principal bills
introduced were: To reduce the expenses
OF the State guard: to reduce salaries
Of State and county officers; to reduce
charges II tobacco warehouses; 10 reduce
the official bond OF the Sheriff Of Pitt
county, which. II is alleged, the com
missOners Increased recently 10 keep out
a PDpulist; II change the date Of
Thlnksglyng-Day = some day IN Sep
tenber; 10 abolish county boards Of cdu-
cation; t. regulate the business Of lie
Insurance companies; 10 auth rze Ashe.
Allegheny and Watauga counties 10 issue
bOnis in aid Of a railway The bill -
reduce the Pitt-connty Sheriffs bond
passed after a warm debate, in which
the fuslonsts were bitterly attacked.
The principal new matters at the House
session were: \ resolution in favor Of
the popular election of senators: bills Il
amend the charter Of Winston; to abolish
the Railway Commissions; 10 abolish the
death penalty.
The House anl senate at noon met
and canvassed the vote for State Trea-
surer declaring William II. Worth Qu-
si0nsn elected.
Much TO the surprise Of the public gene
rally. the last State Fair fell short $l,oS9
In paving expenses. The land Is mort
gagged. the interest is four years behind.
anI the city and State are asked 10
show public-spirit enough to pay that
mortgage. otherwise the grounds. etc.
VIII be sold this spring.
Next week there viii be given here n
grand fancy bail" in aid OF the Con-
federate monument, now In course or
erection.
This morning at ll:S) Mr. weldon Smith
and Miss Dixie Murray were married at
the home of the bride.
Yesterday Governor Carr made raquisi-
ton upon the Governor Of South Caro-
lima for two murderers-DouSlas and Mel
ton. They killed a man in Arson county
about Christmas.
The Pasquotank Rifles, by the unani-
nous desire Of its members. has been
disbanded
SOLiCITORSHIP CONTEST.
Mr.. Claud NJ. Bernard. the contestant
FOR the solicitorship Of the Third District,
here to get the Supreme Court to reverse
the decision Of the Returning Board Of
the state. 50 he can have the place OF
Solicitor Ii Is said that he holds a certiti-
cate from II. L. Shaw, the appOintce,
confirming his contest for the position.
The Republican and Populist members
OF the house met in caucus this morning
for the special purpose Of adopting rules
TO prevent filibuster.ng. They were made
quite sore by the action Of the Democrats
yesterday I'm regard 10 the public print
ing bill. The Democrats have made the
Fusionists say that 1t was their purpose
10 get the printing out Of reach Of any
Democrat. 1t is the belief here that il
will be given to the Winston Republican
TWO YEARS HENCE.
Jeter C. Pritchard, who was last night
selected as the Republican senator, tell.
me he wanted only the short term. Two
years hence he will stand for reelection
His selection as the senator means thai
fusion is 10 continue In 1896 1t Is q
Knockout of the straight Republicans
Ewart. Holton, and Walser.
Many Republican politicians who have
been here for ten days or more workins
like beavers in the great senatorial Ggh'
will now go home.
The Holton people declare that ther,
was an agreement between Butler and
Pritchard for a division OF the senator.
ships. They say this is unquestiOnable
and that Butler has worked for Pritchard
\ LONGER TIME.
Contractor Muldoon says he now fear.
II will require longer time than five
weeks To complete the monument.
William II. Worth, the fusion nomine,
for State Treasurer. who IS to go int.
office next week has filed his bond L
IS for s2j5,oO0 Among his bondsmen I!
Julian S. Carr Of Durham, for s95,000.
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