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RESULT OF THE RACE.

"Pshaw! 1t was a 6zzle. There
were too many there. 1t turned out
just like I thought it would. Every
body was disappointed" That is what
several people said who repaired to the
vicinity of Mr.. D. M. Halls last Wed
nesday night to see the fox race. 9th
ers expressed themselves differently ;
but all agreed that the race was not
satisfactory.
But it was impossible that it could
have been otherwise. All told, the
crowd consisted of 1872 people-men
and boys-on. horseback and on foot.
These figures are the result of an act
ual count as the procession passed a
given point. Just how many dogs
there were does not appear definitely
but there were not less than so, it is
said.
The people came from ell over the
country. There were some from Beth
ell, some from Clay Hill, from Ebene-
zer, from Tirzah, Yorkville, Glover
and other points. Many were veteran
fox hunters, and some were on hand
to enjoy their first opportunity to listen
to the fascinating music of the chase,
and these, no doubt, were very well
pleased. One of the gentlemen who
helped provide the fox and who was
on hand during the evening, told the
reporter the story of the developments
about as follows:
"You see there were too many OF US
or rather too many for any satisfaction.
The fox had been turned loose at about
O'Clock in the afternoon, and when
the party had all gathered shortly al
ter dark, there were more than oo
dogs. Some of the dogs were good
fox dogs and some of them were not
Some had never been on Il fox trail.
But, of course, in the opinion OF the
owners, every dog there was the king
of all the dogs that ever opened on
a scent, 4S hours old. Well, some OF
us who think that we have some dogs
also, began to figure that to go into
the race under the circumstances
would be very unsatisfactory. With
1872 people in the crowd, and every one
of the 1872 people interested III some
one or the other of the so dogs, it was
reasonable to expect that every time a
dog would open, about l32 people
would holler on him, and there would
be no end to the noise and din. sc
those of us who did not like the pros
pect shut up our 90 or 25 dogs and left
the race open to all the others who
cared to enter. Fully 20 dogs were
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$4O.634,964.OO! !

THAT is the combined wealth which
l. secures policyholders in my fire in
surance agency against LOSS OR DAM
AGE BY FIRE. hold Certificates OF
Authority" as agent for nine of as relia-
liable fire insurance companies as is in
existence, fact which no one who has
q particle of information on the subject,
could attempt to deny. These 'certifi-
Gates of authority" ure signed by the pres
ident, and attested by the secretary OF
their respective companies, which cOnsti-
tutes myself as agent to "fix rates of pre-
miums, to receive moneys and to coun-
tersign, issue, renew and consent in writ
ing to the transfer of policies of insurance
signed by the president and secretary"
My first certificate of authority bears
date of September IA, 1890, and I have
been studying and in close touch with
the insurance world since that time, and
with first class growing business on my
books 1 will be glad to insure your prop
erty as I have done for hundreds of others.
will treat all fire insurance business
entrusted to me with the most grateful
and distinguished consideration.
l.. GEO. GRIST, Agent,
Yorkville, s. G.
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from all the information obtainable th'
outlook is that sales will be fully al
large as usual. Notwithstanding the
bad roads considerable quantity o.
fertilizers has already been hauled tt
the farms, and as the roads get better
the hauling grows more brisk. There
is not so much talk as usual about the
cotton acreage; but as talk has moi
heretofore been much of an indication
as to what would be done, there is
probably as little to be judged from
absence of talk.
1t Made HIt-
DIR. Clarence M. Kuykendal, pro-
prietor of the wellknown Campbell
remedies, made good advertising hit
during the recent session of the gener-
al assembly. 1t will be remembered
that "letters" were in order just about
that time, and the doctor enclosed one
to each member of the house and SEN
ate. He explained that it was not a
"Dear Frank" letter, or anything OF
that kind but that it dealt with facts
all the same, and then he reproduced
the letter. 1t was strong testimonial
by Representative Bacot, member OF
the house, as to the value of Campbell's
Anti. .Ferment. The letter excited q
good deal of favorable comment among
the recipients, and the somewhat uni
que idea of DR.. Kuykendal no doubt
made lasting impression.
Death of Miss Susan Hart.
Miss Susan Hart, maiden sister OF
Major James F. Hart, died at the home
of her brother in Yorkville last Tues
day afternoon at a quarter past IL
o'clock. Miss Hart had been coufned
to her bed for about three months.
She had no organic disease. Dissolu-
ton was result of the natural break
ing down and exhaustion of the vital
forces incident to old age. She was
aged about 70 years. The deceased
was a native of Union county, and has
been a member of her brothers family
since his marriage. She has been for
many years a member of the Baptist
church of Yorkville-has in fact been
connected with the church here since
its organization. The funeral service
took place last Wednesday morning at
1890 O'Clock, being conducted by Rev.
E. S. Reaves, who was assisted by Rev.
w. G. Neville. A large number OF
friends participated in the ceremonies
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MERE.MENTION.

Rev. Father J. A. Hartnet, Catholic
priest, died in the parochial home at
Dallas, Texas, last Tuesday, of small
pox. He contracted the disease while
visiting patients in the Dallas pest
house in the blizzard three weeks ago,
when he walked six miles with the
thermometer 1lo below zero. '''"''ltaly
has sent a squadron to Chinese waters
to enforce a demand for concession
to be used as a naval base. .'''''.'''Ihe
Cubans are holding mass meetings to
denounce the policy of the American
military authorities in putting a stop
to public works in various towns. '''''''
1t is given out that the presidents
proposed trip to Thomasville, Ca, IS
solely for rest. He will be accompanied
by members of his family and will be
the guest of Senator Hanna. ''"''A bill
has been introduced in the Missouri
legislature to require sheriffs to arm
prisoners in Jail when there is threat
from lynching party. .''''''A num-
ber of dynamite cartridges of foreign
manufacture have been found in the
vicinity of the Toulon arsenal, which
was blown up few days ago. The
blowing up of the arsenal was evident
ly done by conspirators. ''''''''.Thomas
Donaldson was killed in Madison
Square Garden, New York, last Mon
day night, as the result of an attempt
to dive from a height of IS feet into a
pool of water eight feet deep. His
skull was fractured. .'''''''''Paymaster-
General Carey is to take S3,OOO,0OO to
Cuba for the purpose of paying of the
Cuban troops. The time of the draw
ing of the money from the treasury
and the name of the vessel on which
it is TO be carried being kept secret for
fear of robbery. .''..''.'J. Turner Moore
head, for 25 years leading citizen OF
North Carolina, has filed petition in
bankruptcy. His liabilits are 1915 1884
and his nominal assets S42, ,045.
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FORT MILL MATTERS.
Progress of Farm Work-Pleased With Rev.
Young-The Debate at the Academy
Other Notes.

Progress oil Farm "ork-Fleaseo wiz" Aso''
Young-The Debate at the Academy
Other Notes.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
FORT MILL, March 9.-Many farm
ers in this section are wanting to SOW
oats but the land continues too wet
One man in the neighborhood came
very near getting to sow few. he
secured his seed, had his horses geared
and was just ready to start, when q
gentle shower prevented further oper'
ations.
The congregation at Philadelphia
church was treated to splendid ser
mon last Sunday. Everybody seems
to he delighted with the new preacher
Rev. Mr.. Young. His sermons are
full of thought and feeling, aud he de-
livers his messages in an impressive
manner.
The debate which was announced in
THE ENQUIRER last week, took place
Friday night. The weather was ex'
ceedingly unfavorable, yet considera'
hle crowd assembled to hear the boys in
their efforts. The declaimers acquitted
themselves creditably. The boys on
for debate surprised everybody IN the
manner in which they handled the
question compulsory school law, and
also in the style of their speeches
The decision was rendered in favor o.
the affirmative. The debate was 8
success in every respect.
The school at this place is in very
flourishing condition. There are over
100 students enrolled. The people o.
this vicinity desire to build up hrst-
class high school in the truest sense o
the word. At a recent meeting OF the
trustees, it was decided to add two
new rooms to the school building, thus
doubling the capacity of the schoo
building. The building will then cover
22SO square feet. 1t is very likely
that a music department will be added
next year. No definite arrangements
have vet been made for commence
ment which will be the last week IN
April.
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turned loose. Wltnln SHoTI Iiue
they struck the trail and began to fol-
low it; but the confusion of voices
soon threw them off, and until about
midnight it was race after race after
minks, rabbits, rats, coons or whatever
else the numerous dogs preferred to
follow. But there was no fox race
not even little bit. Some of the
boys got tired early, and building up
a big brush fire INDUCED for an hour or
two in a game of setback" Along
about IL o'clock, Erv Pursley announc-
ed that be was gradually freezing to
death and went home in disgust.
When it was clear that the fox had
gotten away without race, Mr.. Hall
expressed his disappointment, invited
all who would to stay with him that
night and promised them race next
morning. Several remained, and l
have no doubt but that they got up
the race; because among the dogs Mr..
Hall had shut up around his place that
night, were some that certainly know
how to trail fox"
81 have been told that it was your
intention to take up collection to pay
the expense of providing the fox.
What was the result of that?" the re-
porter asked.
"Oh, out of the crowd of 1872 people
we got about 1872 cents, most of which
was contributed by a half dozen or
more people,"
On the streets of Yorkville on
Thursday, there was a good deal OF
talk to the effect that the fox had
never been turned loose at all. These
stories come from suspicious individu-
ais from the surrounding country but
who were not present. But the sus-
picion is entirely groundless. None of
the gentlemen who had control of the
fox would have thought of playing
such trick upon the people who came
to see the race. There is no reason to
believe that there was done anything
which was not on the square, notwith-
standing even the liberal manner in
which those who expected to enjoy the
music helped to pay the fiddler.
Mr.. D. NJ. Hall was in Yorkville on
Thursday afternoon. He said that he
and others had gotten on the trail OF
the fox that morning and followed 1t
some distance. They came across a
spot where the fox had caught and
killed a rabbit. According to his fig
ures, the crowd that assembled the
night before numbered only los. He
referred to the fact that some folks
were skeptical about whether or not
the fox had actually been turned loose,
and on this point be remarked quite
Significantly: eff any one of those
who contributed says the fox was not
turned loose, I'll give him his money
back. So far as the others are con-
cerned, it does not make any difference
whether it was turned loose or not"
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
York County.

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
York County.
By w. H. McCorkle, Esquire, Probate
Judge of York County.
WHEREAS R. L: WARREN has
w applied to me for Letters of Ad-
ministration on all and singular, the
goods and chattels, rights and credits OF
ROBERT s. WARREN, late of the
county aforesaid, deceased: :,
These are, therefore, to cite and ad,
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said deceased, to be and
appear before me, at our next PROBATE
Court for the said county, to, be holden
at York Court House on the 18th day
of MARCH, 1899, at 10 o'clock a.. M,
to shew cause, if any, why the said ad-
Given under my hand and seal, this
3rd day of March, in the year OF oull
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-eight, and in the 123rd year Of
American Independence.
w. H. McCORkLE,
Probate Judge of York County.
March N
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Saturday, March II, 1899.

was to be said in regard to the petit
tions, the commissioners decided to put
in the day next Monday and visit
Plaxico's mill and Wright's ford, with
a view to deciding what is best to be
done. Supervisor Culp announced that
he would himself look after the piece
of impossible hillside at Mill Creek,
and will go to that place on Monday
afternoon. As to whether or not Com
missioners Crawford and Wilkerson
will accompany him will depend upon
the amount of time that may be at
their disposal.
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LOCAL LACONICS.

Service Discontinued.
Charleston Post: Star service has
been discontinued in South Carolina
from Barberville to Fort Mill from
April 8, 1899. Also from Lancaster to
Pineville, April 8.
Price of Cotton.
The price of cotton on the local
market continues about the same as for
some weeks past-5a to 81. There has
been some unfavorable fuctuation in
New York futures during the present
week but this has not affected the
price for spot cotton appreciably.
Local Mail Facilities.
There is no let up in the bewailing
of the inadequate local mail facilities
by business men. The subject is men
toned frequently, and often one hears
suggestions for improvement; but the
situation continues unchanged. There
ia hardly a town in the state as large
as Yorkville that is further removed
from communication with the outside
world.
Death Of a Well-Known Citizen.
Fort Mill Times, Wednesday: Will
lam Mortimer Sutton, familiarly known
as Mr.. "Burke" Sutton, an aged and
respected citizen of this township, died
last Saturday and was buried at Flint
Hill Sunday. He had been i'll for sew
eral months; but his death was very
sudden and is thought to have been
due to heart trouble. He was one of
the oldest men in the township and is
well-known throughout the county.
Health Officer.
Mr.. R. E. Montgomery has resigned
his position as health officer, the duties
of which he has been discharging with
so much credit to himself and satisfac-
tion to the board of health. He found
that there was not in the position any
thing like the pay there should be in
proportion to the amount of hard work
to be done, and gave it up on account
of more satisfactory employment in
sight. The board of health has about
decided to devolve the duties Of health
officer on Chief of Police Love, who, il
he undertakes the same, will no doub,
see that they are discharged as efficient
ly as heretofore.
Killing of Monroe Love.
Constable John w. Pursley has al
rested and committed to Jail Tom Tate
the Negro who is believed by many
people of the Bethany neighborhood tt
have been the slayer of Monroe Love
The arrest warrant was issued by Mag
istrate McMackin. Tate has but little
to say about the killing; but claim:
that he did not have anything % d'
with it. He says he ran away when
the shooting commenced. With Tate
and Falls both, however, charged will
the killing, there now seems to b'
more probabilities that the actual facts
will be developed at the trial.
Fertilizer Trade.
The fertilizer trade is just now at it
heighth. 1t is too early to give figures
as to the number of tons that have
been sold from the local markets; bu
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AT THE CHURCHES.
BAPTIST.

BAPTIST.
SUNDAY SERVICES s.-YORKV1LLE.-
Preaching on Sunday morning at IL
O. clock; Sunday night at 7.3o. Sunday
school at $50 p. m.
PRESBYTERIAN.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
SUNDAY SERvICE.-Preaching Sunday
morning at II o'clock; evening service
at 7.3O. Sunday school at 3.3O o'clock.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED.
SUNDAY SERvIcEs.-TIRZAH-There
will be preaching in this church Sunday
morning at 11.30 O'Clock. No service
at Yorkville. YORKVILLE-Sunday
school at $50 p. m.
METHODIST CHURCH.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-Preaching in the
morning at 1l.0O o'clock, and at night at
7 40 O'Clock. Sunday school at $3.50 p. m.
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-There will. be
services next Sunday in this church at
ii 90 a. m. Evening service at 100 Sun
day school at $50 p. m.
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PREMIUM CONTEST.

The contest for the premiums offered
by the publishers for clubs of subscri'
bers to The ENQUIRER, returned and
paid for for the year 1899, came to q
close last Wednesday afternoon at 4
O'Clock, in accordance with the adver'
tised announcement.
The total number of clubmakers in
the contest was S5 and the number oi
names returned by each ranged from
to 292.
The largest club-292 names-was
that of Mr.. P. w. Love, of Yorkville.
This entities him to the first choice
between the best "quarter-leather" top
buggy made by the Rock Hill Buggy
company, frst.class $50 bicycle, and
a suit of furniture.
Mr.. Loves club also included the
largest number of new names returned
by any one clubmaker-6S-which, in
accordance with the proposition, also
entities him to the open buggy made
by the Carolina Buggy company.
Mr.. G. w. Knox, of Glover, returned
and paid for the second largest list OF
subscribers-12S in all-including AZ
new names, which entities him to one
of the remaining leading premiums af'
ter Mr.. Love has made his choice.
Those who returned less than 60
names and more than 40, were Messrs.
John S. Meek and w. Meg. Bailey.
MIX. Allison returned more than
80 and less than 40.
Those who returned 20 or more, and
less than 80, are Messrs. W. 81. Crook,
W. S. Leslie, G. L. Suggs and A. D.
Dorsett.
Those who returned less than 20, or
10 or more, are Messrs. T. w. Scoggins,
R. w. Edwards, R. J. W. Moss, J. a.
Bigham, Raymond McClain, c. L.
Starr, J. NJ. Whitesides, S. S. Faris, W.
J. Caveny, John L. Davies.
Those who returned less than 10 and
or more are Messrs. w. E. Gettys
A. L. Purcell, J. J. Smith, Jos. w
Alexander, Grover C. Thompson, Julius
A. Hope, w. T. Davidson.
Those who returned less than 8 and
4 or more, are Messrs. W. A. Young
blood, J. L. Sanders, J. N. Roberts
Tom ]. Sadler, W. o. Glover and B. M
Faris.
Those who returned less than 4 are
Messrs. w. T. Smarr, L. A. McGill and
R. A. Burris.
Those who have not already beer
settled with are requested to choose
the premiums to which they are en-
titled in order that the premiums may
be ordered at once ; and in addition te
this all will please accept to thanks o
The ENQUIRER for the intelligent and
efficient work they have done in it,
behalf.
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FERTILIZERS.

In the past I have taken an especial
pride in handling only the best HIGH
GRADE STANDARD FERIlLiHEho,
the merits and popularity OF when are are
as each successive season passes by, and
although ali @ my arrangements of the past
have been very satisfactory, they do not
compare with present arrangements, and
I am now better prepared than ever to
quote q H,tt 'pH prices on FERTiLIzERs' az, and d
since it is quite an important item WIN
most farmers, am sure that it will be de-
cidedly against their interest to buy Ter
tilizers without first seeing me, ior
have taken the best advantage OF the
lowest tiuctuating prices and MADE con-
tracts accordingly.
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speeial 9otires.
HOW's This !

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL .J.CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo,
Ohio.
We the undersigned, have known F.J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
trs, sanctions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
West Il Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o. Walding, Kinnan Il Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halrs Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testi-
monials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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j. I'll. RIDDLE.
READY FOR BUSINESS.

MY stock of FAMILY GROCERIES,
M AND PLANTATION SUPPLIES
is full and complete, which stock con-
ssts of every needed article of supplies
which can be used to advantage on well
regulated farm. In a word l am fully
prepared to do business, and it is my
purpose to utilize my PAST expert
ence in furthering my business interest,
and invite consultation with those VINO
EXPECT and need assistance and business
accommodation in the production of their
crops of 1899. See me before making
your arrangements. No one can do more
than to guarantee satisfaction at all times.
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For the Spring Campaign.

WE are still iu the push in the medi-
w cine business and expect to remain
right in front. We claim the distinction
of saving hundred of dollars to the users
of the various standard preparations du-
ring the past few years in view of the fact
that we were the pioneers in cutting
prices. We now have in stock the fol-
towing goods at prices named in the right
hand column:
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BREEZY Time" COMPANY.
OPERA HOUSE, TUESDAY NIGHT,
HT II

TITZ q WEBSTER'S BREEZY
Il TIME" company. Elegant silver
band and operate orchestra. A Chicago
of artists in the greatest of Mu-
steal Farce comedies. Reserved seats
on sale Monday morning.
r. ]. HERNDON.
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
York County.

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLlNA,
York County.
By w. H. McCorkle. Esquire, Probate
Judge of York County.
WHEREAS w. BROWN WYLIE,
w c. c. c. Pls., has applied to me for
Letters of Administration, on all and
singular, the goods and chattels, rights
and credits of Mrs. JANE M. MEN
DENHALL, late of the county aforesaid,
deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said deceased, to be and
appear before me, at our next Probate
Court for the said county, to be holden
at York Court House, on the 2nd day
of APRIL, 1899, at 10 o'clock a. M, to
shew cause, if any, why the said ad-
ministration should not be granted on
derelict estate.
Given under my Hand and Seal, this 10th
day of March, in the year of ouI
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-nine, and in the 123d year OF
American Independence.
w. Fl. McCORKLE,
Probate Judge of York county
March II 8 6t
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TOBACCO AND SNUFFS

In boxes or by the pound, at wholesale
and retail, in all grades and at prices to
suit the taste and times and sympathlze
fully with the low prices of ex-klng
Cotton. ,,D,D
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LOUIS ROTH.
GINGER SNAPS IN BARRELS.

HAVE been out of, but have received
i a new shipment-30 cents barrel.
MACKEREL in Kits just in-Sl.W Kit.
PRUNES.
have been selling the kinds at 2 and
pounds for 25 cents, and do yet. l have
another kind in now-the finest grown
only 20 to- pound, at 25 cents pound.
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR-Light and
dark both in stock-as we'll as Maple Syr-
up. LOUIS hOIh.
I expect to have both SHAD and
other fish in today, SATURDAY.
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CHARLES w. MAY,

THE gifted Lecturer, will be at the
Il Opera House, Saturday night, March
IL. Seats Is and Is cents.
March IL 1t