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The herald., 1896-11-05
Before the Tales Told by
the Returns
MANY STATES Claimed rs CERTAIN
Now Admitted to Be Very
Doubtful
BRYAN'S CHANCES ARE GOOD
For an Electoral Vote Making His Elec'
tion Sure
Tremendous Majorisles Dwindle 10 Claims OF
Ea-c Success
kentucky Is Still in Doubt. ans the Off
cial Count in Indiana Promises
70 Elect the Bryan
Electors.
BRYAN'S CHANCES ARE GOOD
For an Electoral Vote Making His E!ec.
tion Sure
Tremendous Majoritles Dwindle 10 Claims Of
Ea-e Success

CHICAGO, Nov. 4.-The returns from
the entire country, although incomplete
in some states, are of nature to insure
the election Of Mckinley. A sufncieAt
number of states have declared for the
Republican party to make certain 2'4
votes in the electoral college for It's
leader. The states whose votes are sure
for him are as follows:
The herald., 1896-11-05

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., Nov. 4-The
following was received by the Associat-
ed Press:
NJ. e. Stone. Chicago: / am confident
Bryan viii carry the state by 1000.
(SignedJ j. A. BOWLER,
Chairman Democratic State Central
Comnittee.
The herald., 1896-11-05

YANkTON. S. D.. Nov. 4.--Heavy
storms delayed returns, which are now
half in Mckinley has $500 majority,
with continuous gains from all rural
precincts Three thousand Mckinley
majority is the minimum estimate.
(Signed) J. D. ELLIOTT,
Chairman Republican State Central
Committee.
The herald., 1896-11-05
SOUTH DAKOTA.

Republican Estimates May Hold Until
Ballots Are Counted
The herald., 1896-11-05
TEZAS

Bryans Majority Estimated at More
Than Forty Thousand
AUSTIN. Tex, Nov 4.-From returns
received here during the day by the state
officials and various political head
quarters there is every indication that
the state has gone Democratic by a
majority that is conservatively estimat-
ed at 0,000.
The herald., 1896-11-05
SOUTH DAKOTA.

Chairman Bowler Confidently Claims
the State for Bryan.
The herald., 1896-11-05
WASHINGTON.
The Majority Is Uncertain. but the Flu
sionists Have Won.

SEATTLE. Wash, Nov At is i'm
possible at this hour to give any fig
TRES on party strength in the Washing
ton legislature. but it is certain that
the fusionists will have a good ma
iority The national and state tickets
are also fusion by large majorities.
The herald., 1896-11-05
Mckinley Carries st. Louis, but Loses
the State

MISSOURI
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20
THE CONTRACT LET.

The contract for the erection of the
buildings of the York Cotton mills was
let on yesterday to Messrs. Evans q
Moxon, Of San Saba, Texas. 1t was as
certained that Messrs. Evans q Moxon
were the lowest bidders some ten days or
more ago, but on account Of the delay in
getting up the necessary specifications,
the contract was not formally signed until
yesterday.
Messrs. Evans. 81 Moxon are contractors
of large experience. They had the con-
tract for the erection of the big buildings
of the Durham Fertilizer works at Blacks
burg, and also did a considerable amount
of work for the Sulphuric Acid Mining
and Manufacturing company. In these
undertakings they made quite reputation
for energy and precision, and in other
respects they come we'll recommended.
The contract calls for the erection OF the
factory building together with engine
house and 138-foot smokestack, sixteen
4-room cottages for operatives, complete
and painted, and handsome 7-room
house for the superintendent. The con-
tractors are to lose no time in pushing the
work to completion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20

undertakers, sections and all other persons
from information for suchlpurposes may
be properly required.
Another important section reads as fol-
lows:
Sec. s. The board shall meet at least
once month for the transaction Of busi-
ness, and shall make and cause to be pub
lished, all necessary rules and regulations
for carrying into effect the powers and
functions with which they are hereby In
vested, which rul es and regulations, when
approved by the town or city council and
when advertised in the same manner as
other ordinances, shall have the force OF
ordinances of town or city, and all
penalties for the violation thereof, as we'll
as all necessary expenses incurred In car
rying into effect the same, shall be recov-
erable for the use of the town or city in
the same manner as penalties for the vio-
lation of town or city ordinances, subject
to the like limitation as to the amount
thereof
Violation of any provision of the board
of health act is made q misdemeanor,
punishable by fine of not less than 81 or
more than $50. Yorkville's health board
was elected on last Saturday but the in
tendant has not yet designated the terms
of office of the respective members. This
will probably be attended to at an early
day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20

Mr.. MCLAURIN NOT A CANDIDATE
FOR THE SENATE.-The following let
ter has been furnished the News and
Courier with a request for its immedi.
ate publication:
WASHINGTON, D. c., May Is.
Mr.. P. w. Webber, Secretary Demo-
cratic Convention, Clarendon Coun-
ty, Davis, 8. c.
DEAR SIR note the endorsement
of Clarendon county with the request
that stand for reelection 10 congress.
Permit me to return thanks through
you to the Democrats Of your county
for this testimonial Of your apprecia-
ton. My record must speak for itself.
can trulhfully say that I have brought
to the discharge of my duties all the
energy and ability at my command.
If | have in a measure met your ex-
peclations it is source Of sincere
pleasure and pride. There is great
national fight upon us, and when l
enlisted l enlisted for the war, aud if
you want me my services are at your
command. 1 deem the common cause
personal interests. II is my duty to
comply with such a clear and formal
Oh the part Of my constituents.
Your obedient servant,
JOHN L. MCLAURIN.
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the fact, there is reason to believe that
Walling is as guilty as Jackson, and
since the conviction of Jackson, the
next step in the case will be the trial
of Walling, which will be commenced
at once.
- The house committee on coinage,
weights and measures, last Thursday,
decided, by a unanimous vote, to
authorize favorable report on a
resolution introduced by Representa-
tive G. w. Stone, of Pennsylvania,
authorizing preliminary proceedings
looking to the adoption of information
al coins. The resolution provides that
the president be authorized and re.
uuested to invite an expression OF
opinion from the other principal COM
mercial nations of the world as to the
desirability and feasibility of the adop-
ton of international coins, to be cur
rent in all the countries adopting them,
at a uniform value and to be specially
adapted for invoice purposes. If the
expression of the nations are such as
in the judgment of the president to
render a conference desirable, he is
authorized to invite it at a time and
place to be designated by him, to con-
slider and report a plan for the adop.
ton and use of such coins, composed
of gold, or silver, or both. The pres
ident is authorized to appoint three
representatives, subject to confirmation
by the senate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
Bicycle Races-Knights Of Pythias-senato,
Tillman's sPitchfork-Other Notes.

Bicycle Races-Knights Of Pythias-senstor
Tillman's sPitchfork-Other Notes.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
ROCK HILL, May 1S.-The first regular
races on the track of the Rock Hill Ath-
letic association were run last Friday
afternoon. The track is q superb one ;
but needs little rain to put it in perfect
condition. Only Rock Hill riders were
expected; but one visitor from Fort Mill
entered. The races were: One mile-city
championship-wonb by is. White. One
half mile Qknown as scrub race), won by
Eudey. In this race two Of the riders col
lided and fell, leaving Eudey to finish at
his leisure. One-quartsr mile dash, won
by Jas. 8. White. One-half mile stretch.
for married men only, won by r. L..
Deas. Five mile heat, open, won by w.
G. White in l6 minutes.
Most interest was felt in the last race,
most excitement in the short dashes; but
the fun came in the married mems effort.
w. C. White, the winner in the smile
race, is still boy, and entitled to enter
under boys rules but "he's man when
it comes to wheelin'."
The programme for the meeting Of the
grand lodge of the Knights of Pythiss Is
as follows: Business session during the
day at the armory. Tuesday evening, a
banquet will be given by the local lodge,
served by the Kings Daughters at the
Presbyterian High school. On Wednes-
day, the Pythians are to enjoy reception
at Winthrop college. Between times they
will be shown over the town.
On Tuesday evening, Polk Miller will
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20
: Talk of another dispensary election

Talk of another dispensary election in
Yorkville is being revived. Some ofthe
dispensary advocates claim that such an
election would carry now without serious
opposition. Opponents to the scheme say
that the matter has been finally settled at
the ballot box, and if there is an attempt
to hold another election, it will be met
with an injunction. The principal argu-
ment of the dispensary advocates hereto
fore has been that liquor was being sold
anyway and the town should have the
benefit of the revenue. AS the result of
the unusual activity in the enforcement of
the law in this place for sometime past, it
is likely that some new argument will
have to be devised.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20

-"And who can we trust ?" is question
that has been frequently asked in connec-
ton with the defalcation of Treasurer
McFadden by individuals who were ac-
quainted with that official. The question
is not difficult to answer. We can contin-
ue to trust the same individuals we have
been trusting all the time. The defalca-
tion of Treasurer McFadden does not
prove anything. 1t is no reflection on the
integrity of his fellowmen. An honest
man is no rarity. The fact is, the MAORI
ty of men are honest; but there are
exceptions to all rules and it is cases like
this that prove the exceptions. Develop
ments in Mr.. McFadden's case have
been startling. Certainly. Nobody ever
thought of suspecting such thing. But
this is no excuse for losing faith in man
kind. Go on and continue to trust as
you have been trusting. You will con-
tinue to be shocked occasionally; but
for all that you will be convinced that
there is no dearth of honest men.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20
MERE-MENTION.

General Fitzhugh Zee has not yet left
for Cuba. He expects to leave in a few
days. REV. A. J. Diaz, who was
recently expelled from Cuba, has decided
to settle in Atlanta. ''''''''The Republicans
generally seem to be in favor of Thomas
B. Reed for vice president; but Reed is
reported to have said that he will not
accept the nomination. .''''''"General Wey-
Ter has ordered all the farmers in the
provinces Immediately surrounding Ha-
vana to transport their corn and other
supplies to the nearest towns within the
next ten days. The object of the order is
to try to starve out the insurgents. '''''''''
The coronation of the czar and czarina of
Russia is going on at Moscow this week.
.''.'''The New York Republican conven-
ton has declared for the gold standard
and called upon Mckinley to show his
hand. .''''''.''Great Britain is reported to be
trying to purchase Delagoa bay from
Portugal preparatory to commencing war
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20
Wednesday, May 20, 1895.

lecture under the management Of the Lii
brary association. Arrangements have
been made whereby the hour for the
lecture will not conflict with that Of the
Pythian banquet.
Mrs. Tillman, wife of the senator, Is
visiting Rock Hill, and is stopping at
Winthrop college. She has with her the
Denver pitchfork, presented to the sena-
tor. 1t is Of regulation size and there is
nothing peculiar about it except that the
prongs and spikes are Of solid silver.
There is also band on which is an in
scription showing where, by whom, and
to whom it was given. The whole can be
taken to pieces and packed in trunk.
We hope the wsterworks will be of
some avail in aiding Yorkville's citizens
to bear the hot weather. About Rock
Hill, people are suffering greatly; gardens
are done, and field crops are in very
critical condition. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20

against the Transvaal republic. .''''''''Gov-
ernor Altgeld, of Illinois, made strong
speech in Chicago OH last Saturday in
favor of the free coinage of silver. His
audience was with him. General Weyler
has prohibited the expectation of tobacco
from Cuba except to Spain. Rev. Rhodes
turned up a bag containing 10000 Mexi-
can dollars while plowing in field at
Timpson, Tex, few days ago. ''"''" Up
to date Democratic conventions have been
held in ii States, and 159 free coinage and
Isl gold delegates have been elected. 1t
is practically certain that PAP more dele
gates will be elected from States that are
known to be for free silver, and that the
free silverites will control the convention
there is but little reason to doubt. '''''''''
There was big fire in Atlanta last Sun
day night. The Markham House, a big
livery stable, number of barber shops
and several houses of ill repute were
DESTROYED. The loss runs up to something
like S3OO, 900. '''''''''Cholera is epidemic in
Alexandria, Va. ....'''''Since February l,
last, the treasury has lost S59,OOO,OOO OF
gold for export to Europe. 1t is reported
that the New York financiers are urging
Mr.. Cleveland to make another bond
issue, something like $2OO, 100000.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

A meeting of citizens of Yorkville was
held IN the courthouse last Thursday
night pursuant to the call of Intendant
Moore, although the attendance was rath-
er larger than it would have otherwise
been in anticipation of sensational devel-
opments. AS usual, the expected failed
to happen, and the proceedings were quiet
and commonplace.
A municipal ticket was nominated as
follows: For intendant, J. E. Lowry ;
for wardens, S. A. McElwee, C. g. Par
ish, S. NJ. McNeel and DR.. c. M. Kuyken-
dial. It was also decided to nominate p
board of health to be voted for at the
same time and place with the municipal
ticket, and the board was nominated rs
follows: DR.. J. F. Lindsay, DR.. Miles
Walker, DR.. r. A. Bratton, DR.. w. G..
White, Mr.. w. r. Carroll.
When the polls opened Saturday morn
ing, another municipal ticket appeared in
the field. 1t was composed as follows t:
For intendant, George T. Schorb: for
wardens, L. R. Williams, w. G. Latimer,
j. Ed Jefferys, Lewis G. Grist. There
were no nominees for board of health.
But little interest was manifested in the
election and the total number of votes
cast aggregated only 153. The vote was
distributed as follows: Lowry, 100;
Schorb, So; McElwee, 90; McNeel, 12O |;
Parish, 103; Kuykendal, 90; Williams,
56; Latimer, So; Jefferys, "a; Grist, Sc.
Messrs. Jeiferys and Williams both an
nounced before the voting commenced
that their names were being used without
authority and that they would not serve
if elected. The municipal election last
year was held on March %, and the total
vote cast was 265.
The members ofth newly elected coun-
Gil met in the council chamber on Mon
day night, and were duly sworn into
cifice. The treasurer was then asked to
read his report, which showed that there
was on hand cash to the amount Of Sl98.
The matter of electing policeman, treas
urer and clerk was postponed to another
meeting, to be held on next Monday
night.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

III NE"
J. J. Hunter-Wants you to see his neck
wear, mems undervests, gents and Ia
dies russet shoes, black oxfords, shoe
blacking and oil for mems shoes, dress
goods, shirt waists, silks, and want you
to see him.
w. B. Moore q Co.-Have a Champion
moving machine on hand and ready for
delivery to purchaser. They can also
furnish you with a Crescent bicycle.
H. C. Strauss-Tells about the Wanna
maker trade he had on last Saturday
and announces new arrival of gents I,
youths and boys hats, and dress goods.
Grist Cousins-Have possum soda, +. L..
G. coffee, lemons at 20 cents dozen and
are exclusive agents for Riddles fancy
patent flour.
Candidate for State senator-J. Steele
Brice.
w. F. Marshall-Can furnish you with
neligee shirts, Grass suits, straw hats at
all prices, low quartered and tan shoes.
P. A. Abernathy-Says that he has sold
10000 pounds Of ice in two weeks, has
ordered another car load, and that his
retail price is cent pound.
j. M. Starr & Co.-Can furnish you with
cool summer beverages, moth balls, a
cure for corns, and fruit powders.
The Planters Register Co.-Offers an up
to-do-date Victor Bicycle for sale at
bargain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20
ROARD OF HEALTH.

There is on the statute books an impor-
tant act relating to the establishment of
boards of health in cities and in incorpor-
ated towns and villages. The provisions
of this act, though of far reaching import
ance, are as yet but imperfectly under
stood.
Section makes it the duty of mayors
or intendants of towns or villages of less
than 5000 inhabitants to within six month
after the passage of the act, call elections
for boards of health, consisting Of not less
than five members each, and after the
election to designate the term of office OF
the various members, from one to five
years respectively. Intowns gilmore than
5000 inhabitants these health boards may
be composed of as many as 20 members.
The respective boards must include one
or more physicians. All the members,
however, must serve without pay, and for
refusal to serve they are liable to penalties
of SIS. After election, the boards must
elect secretaries and health officers, one
respectively for each board. The health
officer is to have the same power and au-
thority as a policeman. The secretary
must keep a record of the proceedings OF
the board, and each of these officers is to
receive such pay as may be agreed upon
between the town council and the board
of health.
YThe health boards have power to pass
and enforce such ordinances as they see fit
for the preservation of the health of towns
and cities. They have jurisdiction over
and are required to look after courthouses,
jails, town prisons, schools, drainage,
plumbing, disposition of garbage, venti-
lation, lighting, and in fact all matters
whatsoeve. that apply to the health ofthe
communities in which they live Among
the important sections Of the act regula-
ting the powers of the board is section b,
which reads as follows:
Sec. 5. The said board of health shall
have power to create and maintain COM
plete and accurate system OF registration
of births and deaths which may occur
within the town or city, and to compel
obedience to the same upon the part OF all
physicians and other medical practitlon-
ers, clergymen, magistrates, midwlves,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20
BARBECUE AT OAK HILL.

THE ENQUIRER is in receipt Of an
invitation to attend big barbecue to
be given at Oak Hill, Chester county,
on July %, 1896, by Mr.. T. J. Cunning
ham, of Chester. The barbecue is to be
made the occasion of big political
picnic, at which the following speakers
will be present: Senator B. r. Tillman,
Senator ]. L. M. Irby, Governor John
Gary Evans, Hon. w. II. Ellerbe, Senator
R. B. Watson, Congressman w. ]. Tai
bert, Congressman Stanyarne Wilson,
Congressman T. J. Strait, Senator D. E.
Finley, Mr.. w. D. Trantham. Oak Hill
is about miles southwest of Chester In
the direction of Newberry.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20

McLAURIN NoMINATED.-We be-
lieve that The Time has come in the
history of South Carolina politics
when man from the Pee Dee Sec
ton can and will be elected to the
United States senate. Senator Till
man, from the Savannah side of the
State, is the junior representative, and
we sincerely believe that it is impossi-
BILE, for Senator Irby To be reelected,
and if Hon. J. L. McLaurin should
make the race, Governor Evans will be
practically out of the contest. We
have not, discussed this matter with
Mr.. McLaurin nor have we commune
Gated with him in reference to it, and
we DO not know whether or not he
would consent TO- be candidate for the
place. But We believe that he is an
able and aggressive campaigner and
would gather strength as the canvass
progressed, aud he would make .
strong member in the senate and could
do US much good. We would like to
hear an expression from the State
press in regard to his candidacy and
his acceptability to the newspapers end
citizens of the State. Phe Pee Dee
Advocate takes great pleasure in NOM
mating Mr.. McLaurin for United
States senator, aud we confidently be-
lieve that he eau receive the nomina-
ton without difficulty. Brethren Of
the press, express your views relative
to the question. We believe that he
would make a fine run in the Sixth
district and in fact throughout the
State.-Pee Dee Advocate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20
LETTER FROM HOODTOwN.
Needing Rain-Farmers Busy-shady Grove
Sunday School to Be Reorganized.

Needing Rain-Farmers Busy-shady Grove
Sunday School to Be Reorganized.
Correspondence ofthe Yorkville Enquirer.
HooDTowN, May 1s.-Rain is begin
ming to be badly needed. Unless it comes
very soon, the oat crop will be almost
total failure, and at best it will be light.
Wheat is generally very poor, but here
and there field may be seen from which
a moderate yield may be expected.
The past two weeks have been very
busy season with the farmers. Some are
nearly through ''chopping'' their early
cotton, while all are making very good
headway. An abundant crop Of grass put
forth after the last rain, but it is being
rapidly destroyed.
The youth and beauty Of this neigh
borhood turned out almost enmasse at
the big Sunday school picnic at New
Bethel last Saturday. All report the oc-
casion a adelightful one. The wellordered
exercises were just such as to entertain
and keep together the large crowd. The
ample refreshments for the inner man
also added materially to the success Of the
exercises ofthe day.
Mr.. r. L. Hood killed rabbit hawk,
flying near its nest, LAST Thursday, which
measured 503 inches from tip to tip.
There have been several cases Of dysen-
terry in this section during. the past two
weeks, principally among the children.
Mr.. g. 8. Plexico's little boy Holmes, Is
now suffering from mild attack.
There will be a special meeting at
Shady Grove church next Sunday even
ing at 4 o'clock to reorganize the Sabbath
school, and probably to begin prepara-
tions for suitable exercises TO be held
there in the interest Of the Sunday school
in the near future. A full attendance Of
the parents, as well as the young people
and children, is desired. The church
should cast off its lethargy and come up
as one man to forward this great branch
of church work, called by some, the
fright arm of the church,
Mr.. w. N. Nelson, postmaster at Gould,
has been in bad health for sometime.
VocE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-20
NO PLACE FOR UMBRELLAS.

There isa. umbrella fixer who includes
Yorkville in his beat and who has been
coming here for four or five years. He
was here last Monday, but did not get a
great deal of work to do. While he was
engaged on small job, curious citizen
undertook to interview him. About the
first question asked was:
Don't you wish it would rain?"
"Oh, that makes no difference to my
business in the summertime" replied the
umbrella man. More people use umbrel-
las on account of the sun than on account
of the rain; but that is not the case in
Yorkville."
"Any why?"
"Well, the truth of the matter is that you
people have so many shade trees on your
streets that you have no use for umbrel-
las" and the umbrella fixer went OH
with his work declaring that Yorkville is
without doubt the best shaded town in the
State.