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KILLED BY FOUL AIR.

On Saturday the 9th instant, at the residence or
Mr.. O. j. Gwin, in the southwestern part OF
the county, Marshal Hamilton, colored, lost his
life from suffocation by foul air in the we'll OF
Mr.. Gwin, which he had undertaken to clean.
He went to Mr.. Gwin's house about o'clock in
the morning to begin work, and Mr.. Gwin fear
ing the well might be contaminated with gas,
lowered lamp, which was at once eXtlngulshed,
satisfying him that his suspicious were correct.
The lamp was lowered a second time with the
same result, when Mr.. Gwin decided to defer
the work until after o'clock in the afternoon,
On lowering the lamp for the third time, in the
afternoon, the flame went out as before, and
Notwithstanding Hamilton was cautioned Of the
danger in descending he persisted in going down.
He brought up rail that was in the well, re-
manned up about half an hour and then went
down again for board that was at the bottom.
He was told to put the board in the bucket and
come Immediately after it, While the bucket
containing the board was being drawn up, the
end of the board became fastened in the wall,
and the bucket could not be drawn up. Hamil-
ton was told to unfasten the board, but failing to
do so, and not answering when called, light was
reflected to the bottom and he was seen sitting
motionless.
The body was taken out of the we'll as soon
as possible, and on Sunday Trial Justice ). r.
Blair, acting as coroner, impaneled the follow
ing jury of inquest: J. S. Gourley Foreman; :;
J. B. kirkpatrick, J. NJ. kirkpatrick, +. r.
Mcknight, II. NJ. Stephenson, y. w. Stephen
son, John Gwin, AMI Pratt, James Gill, AMI
Orr, Dan Galloway, L. Orr, who after hearing the
testimony of DR.. r. NJ. Gwin, o. J. Gwin, Henry
Strouder, and S. II. McNIackin, which was sub
stantaliy according to the statament above Civ
en-, rendered Il verdict that 'the deceased Mar
shall Hamilton, came to his death from the
effects of carbonic acid gas in the well of 0. J.
(,win
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17
OBITUARY.

DIED-Ncar Hopewell. York county, on the
10th instant, DOCIE ALBERTIE, infant daugh-
ter of H. +. Pauline Wilkerson aged months
and days.
ROBERTTURNER ALLISON was born July
End, 1873, and after nearly twelve years Of sunny
childlife closed his beautiful eyes to earth April
22nd, 1885. His disposition was bright and low
ing laughter and song bubbling constantly from
his lips. Only the bereaved family and their
Heavenly Father can know how much he is
missed; how still and sad the house has been
without him. Robbie had early shown strong
love Of right and manly conduct, and Il detesta-
ton of drunkenness and other vices that had
come under his observation His friends thought
they saw in these things the promise of worthy
and noble manhood. God knoweth best, and He
sent his angel-messenger to take him home an
innocent child. O! mourning friends, who
watched beside him during the paroxysm of pain.
You need no longer say "God pity him. for
the loving Father has removed him from the
reach of suffering. We, who loved him, need no
more say: "God bless you, darling" for what
blessing can be added to the gift of a heavenly
eternal life? and this we know is granted him,
for He who said: "Sutfer little children to come
unto me-" said also: "Blessed are the pure in
heart for they shall sec God" and this sight is
Lille Eternal. HIS TEACHER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17
Correspondence Of the forkville Enquire
( LETTER FROM ROCK HILL.

Rock HILL, S. c., September 14.-Col.
James NJ. Ivy died on Friday afternoon, in
the 46th year of his age. Never has the
death of any one cast such gloom over our
community. He was honored and respect
ed by all, both white and black. AS soon as
his death was announced, business of all
kinds was suspended, and on Saturday eV-
cry business house, the Herald office, the
engine house, the hall OF the knights OF
Honor and the Legion of Honor, the M. f..
Church, the factory and several private res
licences were draped in mourning. The last
three days have indeed been sad ones to
our people.
Col. Ivy was buried in Laurelwood Gene
tery Yesterday morning at 8 o'clock, from
the Episcopal Church, the rector, Rev. f..
n. Joyner, officiating. The remains were
escorted to their last resting place by dele
cation of the business men of the town, and
one from the knights of Honor and the
Legion of Honor, of which orders he was an
active member. The salesmen in the store
of Ivy e. Fewell acted as pall-bearers. New
er before has such cOncourse of people as
sembled together in Rock Hill to pay their
last tribute of respect to any one. Men,
women and children stood around the open
grave with tears in theireyes, fully realizing
that they were laying to rest friend to all.
In the death OF C0l. Ivy our Town ana
county have lost one of the most liberal
hearted and public-spirited citizens-one
who was ever ready to assist any one in
distress. He has done more towards build
ing up the town and bringing it into prom
inence as live business place than any one
man in it. He had his life insured for
about s4O,O0O of which sum $4,000 goes to
his family. He leaves wife and four chill
dren who have the sympathy of the entire
community which mourns with them in
their great loss. A kind and indulgent
husband and father, a firm friend and a
Christian man has passed away.
\ The Rt. Rev. w. B. w. Howe, Bishop of
the Diocese of South Carolina, will make
his annual visitation to this parish on Sun
day next, at which time two candidates for
deacon's orders will be ordained. The Bish-
Op will be assisted by Rev. a. TOOmer
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17
Wisdom and E0IIY.

1t has been said that we learn more by the folles
of men than by their wisdom. Judge foryoursel-
YES how much of truth there is in the sentence,
but be assured that no wise man will watch his
neighbor paint his house with "SLoP PAINT" or
other cheap material, and in short time see it
scale off, and then go and apply the same stuff to
his own dwelling. In this case folly begets wis
dom, and wisdom teaches you when you make an
investment to secure yourself if possible against
loss. This is just what the guarantee attaching
to Longman Il Martinez Pure Prepared Paints
is for, and it is in vague and uncertain terms.
The proprietors are tangible beings that can be
seen, heard and felt, and kUYKENDAL, their local
agent stands ready, to see this guarantee made M
good in all bills sold by him, if it is applied bya
practical painter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17

to be worth $4,000, was given ten days to
quit the place because he had a negro mis-
tress and family. He left his business in
the hands of his clerksand put out for Missis-
sippi. Ross Williams, living on the other
side of Ridgeway with a negro woman, was
visited and showed fight, but he was severe
ly whipped, as was his mistress, and order
cd to leave. About ten families, all mixed,
have felt the power of the regulators so far.
The reason the regulators give for their
action is that the grand jury don't take
cognizance of those living in open adultery,
because it is so hard to prove the existence
of such fact. These people could not be
reached by law, and so it was determined
to reach them outside of the law. The
chief offenders, whether warned or not, are
dissolving their establishments and leaving
for fear Of exposure and punishment: The
regulators diguise themselves while visiting
by covering their faces with cloths. No
Weapons but hickory switchs have been
uSpl
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Comparative Cotton Statement.
sgstiaI Notiiess.
Pupils in Demand.

One very great advantage Of the conservatory
of music is it's reputation in musical circles and
the fact that it's pupils are so much sought for as
instructors. This fact is frequently illustrated.
On yesterday Prof. De Camps received letter
from the principal Of the Philadelphia high
school, Glenn Springs, Spartanburg county, ask
ing for musical instructors for that institution
Ten or twelve of the young ladies from the con-
servatory are now at work teaching music in
different parts of the country. Ne'rs,
September s.
Sept. II 80 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17
LOCAL AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Mijamin R. .Smith-Administrator' Notice
P. l.. Jackson, Executrix-Planiation For Rent
Joseph n Steele, Chairman-Railroad Election
in Broad River Township.
j. \. Darwin--A Plantation to Lease
Fl. +. Adickes-We Claim Excellence.
Hunter Il Oates--Gone to Market.
W. c. Latimer-New Goods.
~. p. McClain Il Co.-Seed Oats.
J. w. Dobson-Iivery and Feed Stables.
j. Beatty Williams, Judge ofProbate-Citation-
JOS. +. Wallace, c. c. Pls., Applicant-Jo-
seph G. Smarr, deceased.
JOS. n. Steele, Chairman--Railroad Election III
Bullock s Creek township.
J. y. Steele, james b. Allison, r. w. Whitesides,
Board of Go. Commissioners--Ra Railway
Contract.
+. a. Gilbert, Town Treasurer-Pay Your Town
Tax.
McElwee & Darwin-TallOw for Sale.
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CHURCH NOTICES.

Episcopal. Sunday-school on next Sunday at
P. NJ. On Wednesday of next week, Rt Rev.
w. B. w. Howe, Bishop of the Diocese, accom-
panied by Rev. i. n. Joyner, will make his an
nual visitation to this parish. There will be
morning service with the holy communion, at
lO.45 A. NJ, and evening service at 7.3O P. NJ, on
that day.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. j. Thomas Pate,
Pastor. Preaching at Yorkville next Sunday at
II A. NJ, and at Philadelphia Church at p. NJ
Prayer-meeting on Wednesday at u P. NJ. Sun
day-school at 44 P. M.
Baptist-Rev. J. E. Covington, Pastor Ser
vices at Union neXtSunday mornings at II clock,
and at Yorkville at 7.3O P. NJ. Sunday school at
$50 A. NJ. Rev. r. w. Lide, Of Darlington, will
preach at the Baptist Church in this place this
wednesday, evening at o'clock.
Kings Mountain Mission-Rev. l.. A. Johnson
Pastor. Services at Kings Mountain Chapel
next Saturday and Sunday, at II a. NJ.
Presbyterian--Rev. #. r. English, Pastor
Services next Sunday at 1O.3O A. NJ, and T.
NJ. Prayer-meeting at P. NJ, on Thursday
Sundav-schoOl at 4.30 p. NJ.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Several of the river planters of Ker-
shaw county have suffered seriously from
the depredations of the caterpillars.
The Richmond and Danville Railroad
refuses to allow the Greenwood, Laurens
and Spartanburg to join their track at Spar
tanburg.
ceived stay of execution in the case of
Minnie Nance, who was sentenced to be
hanged on the 25th instant.
The United States Court at Greenville
adjourned last Saturday, after one of the
longest and hardest terms ever held there.
A large amount Of business was despatched
during the term.
- Capt. w. X. Lane, formerly citizen of
williamsburg county, where he ut one time
carried on a large turpentine business, was
killed in Georgia two weeks ago by negro
with whom he had dispute in regard to
wages.
JEFF Floyd, colOred, of North Carolina,
refugee from justice, shot and killed an
other colored man named Haynes Mckay,
in Marion county on Sunday of last week.
The difficulty originated about an accord
can. The murderer made his escape.
r. IT. McMurray, a travelling photo
grapher, has been bound over for trial in
the Fairfield Court Of Sessions charged with
attempting to burn down the Thespian
Hall in WInnsboro. He had gallery in
the building, and the alleged motive was to
secure 500 insurance on his stock and in
struments.
j. w. Morrah, of Mount Carmel, Ches-
ter county, has a sample of Mexican corn
brought from the Exposition at New Or
leans which is seventeen feet high, of rank
growth and still growing. 1t has not tas-
selled yet. 1t has brace roots on the stalks
eight feet from the ground. COL Davie, OF
the same county, has fifteen acres in cult
walton and has already gathered and cured
very large amount.
-Greenville Ne,cs, Friday: Parties who
came here last night from the neighborhood
of Reidville, Spartanburg county, confirm
the story of the hanging of the man who as
saulted an insane white woman. They give
no particulars, but say it is a fact that
body has recently been found hanging in a
secluded place in the woods and that it was
recognized as all that remained Of the man
accused of the assault. 1t was undoubtedly
the most quiet lynching ever known in this
section.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17
For the YOrkville Enquirer.
THE TEACHERS, ASSOCIATION,

The York County Teachers Association
held it's first meeting, since its organization,
in the Female College at Yorkville, on the
9Th of this month. There were present
about thirty-fve teachers, for the most part
ladies-very few male teachers being pres
ent. Why was this thecase? AS every one
knows, this Association grew out of the nor
NAL institute which was held at Yorkville
last summer. / have heard it intimated
that quite a number of the teachers of the
county objected to the appropriation that
was made for the normal institute, and
that is the reason why they refuse to iden-
tify themselves with the Teachers Associ-
alton.
This is a progressive age" Teachers, as
we'll as any other class or profession, should
readily take hold of anything which prom
ises improvement. 1t is both interesting
and amusing to note that not a few of those
who consider themselves our best teachers
are very much concerned, lest young teach
ers should discover that there is something
new in education.
Internationally, the world is moving, and
unless the old fogies take the step also, they
will have to get out of the way of the host
of young progressives, who have "OnWard
and Upward" for their motto.
Our Teachers Association can be made
a power in the land if the teachers will
give it the required support. Meeting to-
gether at stated intervals and exchanging
our views cannot but be productive o
much good. The grace of an inspired teach
er can convert those mentally lost from the
error of their ways to bright and living
intellectually. It's an evangelism worthy
of the noblest minds. How many are in
tellectually lost! How few know the JOY
and peace of a mind in harmony with truth
whose chief delight is in searching after
its principles.
1t is good evidence of the power of mind
to notice how easily any one may be intiu
enced to do wrong. If mind has such pow
er over mind for evil, how much more does
it have power for good. Then let US meet
together and discuss the best methods o
teaching. If any teacher has tried a new
method successfully, let him pass it to his
neighbor and in this way help his fellow
teachers. There is as great salvation fol
teachers as there is for pupils, and it comes
in slow degrees as regards both teacher ano
pupil. But sometimes it bursts upon theil
minds with bright and holy light that
will forever warm their lives and reclaim
their intelligence. Every teacher should be
the prophet and priest of this mighty in
tellectual salvation. Then, progressive
teachers, come to the front. Let us have
an enthusiastic meeting at Iorkville on the
3rd of October. PROGRESS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17
GONE NORTH

Both Mr.. Hunter and Mr.. Oates, of the firm of
Hunter & Oates, and Mr.. Johrk-A.-Eatta, OF the
firm of Latta Bros, started to the northern mar
kets last Thursday to make their fall purchases.
Mr.. r. NJ. Dobson and Mrs. Dobson started
North on Tuesday, the former to purchase a
fall stock Of dry goods, &c., and Mrs. Dobson to
purchase millinery and fancy goods for the house
of r. NJ. Dobson & Co. Mr.. Haskell Dobson ac-
companied his father, and will enter the Pough-
keepsc Commercial College.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17
HYMENEAL.

MARRIED-In Fairfield county, by Rev. J. r.
McAlpine, at the residence Of the brides father
on Wednesday, the 9th of September, 1885, Mr..
JOHN H. STEELE, of York county, and Miss
CORRIE b., daughter of Mr.. Eli Parker, Of
Fairfield county.
September Ind, 1885, at the residence of Mr.
II. l.. Elliott, Winnsboro, S. c., by Rev. John r.
Chalmers, assisted by Rev. ID. +. Jordan, Rev. j.
r. McALPINE, Of York county, S. c., and Miss
LULA ELLIOTT, of Winnsboro.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17
RAILROAD ELECTIONS.

BY reference to our advertising columns it
will be seen that the County Commissioners
have ordered an election in Bullocks Creek and
Broad River townships, on the 18th of October
next OH the question of the townships respect
lively voting subscription in aid Of the George
town and North Carolina Narrow Gauge Rail
road There is also published in this issue the
terms of contract proposed between Bullock s
Creek township and the Massachusetts and
Southern Construction Company.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17
THE HOT SPRINGS TOURISTS.

All the party who left here about the first Of
August for the purpose of testing the medicinal
virtues of Hot Springs, in Arkansas, have re-
turned except Messrs. Gordon and Mr.. r. Frank
Clark. Those who have returned were not i'm
proved by the water. Mr.. d. a. Gordon and
Mr.. r. +. Clark think they are deriving some
benefit from the baths and decided to remain a
while longer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17
OF the YOrkvillc Enquirer
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

CHESTER, September 14.-An interesting
meeting has been in progress for several
days at the Baptist Church. Services are
held in the morning and at night, and have
been we'll attended. The pastor, Rev. R
w. Sanders, has beeen assisted by Rev. j
d. Higgins, of this county, whose earnest
ness is one of the chief features of his accep'
table preaching. Rev. John Stout, pastor Of
the Baptist Church at Society Hill, arrived
on last Tuesday, and since his arrival has
been rendering the pastor very etticlent ser
vice. He is an attractive preacher, having
a soft, pleasant voice, a good delivery and
the power of presenting his thoughts with
force and clearness. Mr.. Stout will leave
tomorrow for Cleveland Springs, as his
health is not good. Rev. DIR. Furman, OF
day next and will aid the pastor in the
meeting. AS his reputation as minister is
established, he will doubtless attract large
congregations. The meeting has already
resulted in several accessions to the Church
and doubtless many more will unite. The
dedicatory service of the Baptist Church
will take place on next Sunday. Rev. DR.
Furman will preach the dedication SER
mon. Our Baptist friends are looking for
ward to the occasion with great interest
and pleasure.
Ella Feamster, colored, aged 10 years
was found dead in her fathers house or
last Tuesday. The verdict of the jury .o
inquest was that she came to her death by
an accidental shot of pistol in her own
hands, while playing with the same.
Mary Dennis, colored, of this county
was found dead in her house on last We'd
nesday. Coroner Murphy investigated the
matter, and found that her death was caus'
ed by dropsy of the heart.
William Simpson, colored, of the neigh
borhood of Blackstock's, died suddenly on
last Friday. The verdict Of the jury of in
quest was that he came to his death from
congestion of the bowels.
Capt. O. Barber went North last week tc
buy new machinery for his cotton factory
The Bishop Of the Diocese, Rev. w. B.
w. Howe, ID. d., will visit this parish to-
morrow. He will confirm any candidates
that may present themselves for contirma-
ton.
Nine persons were immersed yesterday
afternoon at the Baptist Church. The or
dinance was administered by the pastor.
F. r. Morgan, Esq, editor of the Bulletin,
returned on last Sunday from trip OF sew
eral weeks in New York City. His health
was greatly improved by his trip. When
he left home it was his intention to spend
the greater part of his time at Saratoga, but
he found New York so pleasant in every way
that he staid there nearly the whole time:
Cotton is selling at S.G5. Farmers 40 not
like the low price. NJ.
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( ACCIDENTAL DEATH.

OnMonday morning of last week, Mrs Frances
V. Parks, wife of Mr.. Allen O. Parks, started on
horseback to her home from the house Of Mr..
James Good, near Hoodtown, in the southwest
ern part Of the county, where she had been on a
visit Mounted on the horse behind her was her
little son, and in her arms her baby, Lelan Obe-
diah, aged II months. After starting, the horse
became unmanageable, and rearing up it fell
upon the babe, from which it received such inju-
ries that lived but three hours after it hurt
Mrs. Parks was also hurt by the fall, but not Sc
riOuSly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-09-17

Porter, of Charleston, and other ministers.
Rev. A. P. Pugh preached sermon to
the young people at the Baptist Church last
night.
a series of services is being held in the
Presbyterian Church at this place. The
pastor, Rev. w. b. Jennings, is assisted by
Rev. R. a. Webb, of Bethel.
SNIr John H. Steele took q number OF his
friends by surprise when he stepped from the
train on Tuesday last with his bride. He
was married on that day at RidgeWay, to
Miss Cora Parker.
All the merchants have returned from the
northern markets. Cotton is coming in
slowly and trade seems to be dull with the
merchants. HAL.
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DR.. S. @. Lapius offers his services to the citi-
zens of Yorkville and the surrounding country,
and can be found at the York Drug Store at
all hours of the day or night.
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Natures Laws.

1t is one Of the laws of nature that there is moth
ing lost. Matter that is apparently destroyed,
only assumes another form. You may not be
able to recognize in the dust of the barn yard or
highway all the Harness, Shoes Brides and
Buggy Tops that have gone before, but they are
there nevertheless.
All things earthly will decay,
Proofs lie thick along the way.
In leather alone this law you foil
BY usingJ. /. c. Harness Oil.
Sold only at the Y. d. S.
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UNTU, JANUARY 1sT. 1886.

We will furnish the YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER
from this date until January 1st, 1886, for go
cents, the cash, in all cases, to accompany the
SubScrintiOn