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the kind that would make conductors
and engineers use unpleasant language,
If conductors and engineers ever trans
gressed along that line. But notwith-
standing the physical difficulties in the
way and danger of delay, Captain Boz
tell made it point to advise the
preachers and elders beforehand to
keep their seats by Tirzah and New
port, promising that he would set them
down right at the church. Twice
day he stopped his train to let his
presbytery passengers of. and be-
fore presbytery adjourned, every
body realized that they were deeply
in debt to the accommodating conduc-
tor. To partly settle the debt, the la
dies prepared a number Of choice
lunches and turned them over to Cap
tain Boxtell, his engineer and the MEM
bers Of his crew. OF course, Captain
Boxtell felt good about it. It makes
anybody feel good to have their kind
ness appreciated, and notwithstanding
the fact that he Is one Of the most ac-
commodating conductors who ever
punched a; ticket, Boxtell is no excep-
tion to the rule.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-11-03
THE X. M. M. A.

The News and Courier of Thursday
contains, over the signatures Of presi-
dents, principals and superintendents,
statements Of the condition and proper
ty of the more important colleges and
schools of the state. These statements
are in answer to a circular letter sent
out by the editor of The News and
Courier during October. The reply of
Colonel W. G. Stephenson, superintend-
ent Of the Kings Mountain Military
academy, will receive general endorse
ment throughout this section. It Is as
follows:
The Kings Mountain Military acad-
emy, Yorkville, s. c., prepares boys
thoroughly for the best colleges, for
scientific and professional schools, and
for business pursuits. In order to at
tain these very distinct purposes It
provides four prescribed courses Of
study-the classical, the scientific, the
commercial and the stenographic.
The section rooms are well filled with
the best modern school furniture, the
barracks are neatly and comfortably
furnished, and the table Is supplied
with an abundance Of wholesome food.
~ lOl VI dClSS, iCdliy hCpI, ilA1hSo
an excellent athletic field. Here each
cadet is required to spend an hour each
day, in addition to an hour on regular
drill.
The school Is strictly non-sectarian.
A high moral and religious standard is
maintained. The instruction and train
ing here received educates self-reli-
ant Christian citizen.
On September the 18th, the beginning
Of the first year under the present plan
and management, its doors having been
closed for ten years, 16 boys were en-
rolled. Since then the number has
steadily increased to Is. These boys
come from the representative homes
Of our Southland. They are a happy
lot Of young fellows and are loud in
their praises of K. M. M. A.
1t is reasonably and confidently ex-
pected that the number Of cadets will
steadily increase throughout this year,
and that at the opening Of the session
of 1901-02, the second session under the
present regime, applications for admis-
sion will have to be declined, as the
number is limited to so.
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IN DOUBTFUL STATES.
What the Democratic and Republican Chair.
men Are Claiming.

What the Democratic and Republican Chair.
men Are Claiming.
AS the political situation stands now
it appears that the result of next Tues
days election depends upon the poll of
eleven states that are claimed by both
Democrats and Republicans. These
states, according to the Atlanta Jour-
nal of Thursday with the claims made
by the respective chairmen, are as fol-
lows:
acknowledgements claim a ma
jority Of 1000; Republicans majori-
ty Of 10000.
Observation-Disclosures look for 1,500;
Republicans say they will carry it by
5000.
Illinois-Democratic claim, 10000;
Republican, 10000.
Indiana-Democrats say $4,000; Re
publicans say Mckinley will win by Is,
600.
Kansas-Democrats claim Bryan will
win by $4,000; Republicans say their
majority will be 10000.
acknowledgements claim $4,000
majority, and Republicans claim $1,000.
Maryland-Democrat claim, $4,000;
Republican claim, 10000.
New York-Democrats claim state
by $4,000, and Republicans clsim it by
10000
Nebraska claim it by 20,
900, and Republicans by 10000.
West Virginia-Democrats claim the
state by 5000, and Republicans by H.
900.
Ohio-Democrats looking for $4,000,
and Republicans looking for $4,000.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-11-03

THE ENQUIRER has been advised that
the telegraph office at Yorkville will re-
main open next Tuesday night until an
early hour Wednesday morning; and
that there will be no trouble about get
ting news over the wires.
On the strength Of this information,
we take pleasure in promising that we
will do all in our, power to give,
next Wednesday morning, a rea-
sonably satisfactory summary of
the election news on Tuesday. Sub
scribers, Of course, will understand
that the paper will not be printed until
shortly before daylight on Wednesday
morning, and they will be able to CAL
culate when they should receive their
copies. !
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TELEPHONE SERVICE.

Looked upon only as novelty so far
as this section was concerned, only 10
years ago. the development Of the tele-
phone as a public utility and necessity,
is probably one Of the most striking'ev-
licences of the general progress Of the
whole Piedmont country.
It Is only half dozen years since
Mr.. w. B. Moore began in small way,
to build up telephone exchange In
Yorkville, and so slow were people to
take on to the new contrivance, that
it was some six months before as many
as a dozen people could be induced to
subscribe. AS the utility Of the enter
prize began to make itself clear, its use
began to develop slowly and steadily,
until at this time the number Of sub
scribers to the local exchange Is more
than $50.
About the same time the establish
ment Of an exchange was commenced
in Yorkville, others also began work in
Chester, Rock Hill, Gastonia, and still
later exchanges were established in
Fort Mill, Blacksburg, Hickory Grove,
Sharon, Camden, Lancaster, etc., until
now subscribers who pay for long dis
tance privileges. may sit In their
homes or offices and converse freely
with people in almost any Of the sur
rounding towns for distance Of 30 or
60 miles.
The development Of telephone conve-
niences is not confined to the towns.
Dozens Of progressive farmers and
country. merchants have availed them
selves of the facilities offered, and 1t Is
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Telephone Exhibit at the Fair.

Columbia correspondence News and
Courier: The Telephone Manufacturing
company, Of Sumter, S. c., manufactu-
rers Of "Imperiar telephones and
switchboards, have one Of the hand
soonest exhibits on the grounds. Their
booth is on the first floor Of the main
building, to the left as you enter; it is
very tastefully decorated in light blue
trimmed in white. The exhibit COM
prises ten wall telephones, one desk
telephone, two hundred drop capacity
switch boards, one with hundred
drops installed, and one with fifty
drops installed and one handsome tele-
phone booth for long distance service.
The telephones are Of several varieties
Of finish, both light and dark colored
quartered oak, and walnut finish like
mahogany. The telephones are so near
perfect in appearance and mechanical
construction as human knowledge, ex-
perience and mechanical skill could
make them. They are the exact dupli-
Gates Of the telephone on which the
company received the medal Of highest
award at the Paris exposition. There
are between four and five thousand Of
these Imperial telephones in use in
South Carolina alone today, and every
body that has one knows that they can
speak for themselves. The two switch
boards on exhibit are of the latest self
restoring drop type, embodying all the
late improvements in switchboard con-
struction. One is connected to the tel
ephones, showing the operation Of a
central office and miniature telephone
exchange.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-11-03

What the People Are Dolns-..communon at
the Presbyterian chureh-.:Another Effort to
Get . Well Through Granite.
Correspondence Of the Yorkvflle Enquirer.
CLOVER, November 2.-Mr. D. J..
Fitchett is treating his residence to a
coat Of paint, which adds very much
to the appearance Of his property.
Mr.. r. A. Clinton is busy now repair
ing and painting the Moore house"
which he purchased sometime ago, pre-
paratory to moving into it.
I am glad to note that Mrs. James
Grice is better.
The general health Of Glover is very
good, there being less sickness in the
town than for sometime.
I am glad to see Mr.. James Jackson
out on the streets again, after being
confined indoors for six weeks with ty-
phoid fever.
Captain W. B. and John M. Smith at
tended the fair at Columbia this week.
Services, preparatory to the sacra-
ment Of the Lords supper, were COM
menced at the Presbyterian church
yesterday. The pastor is being assist
ed by Rev. Alexander Sprunt, D. D., Of
Rock Hill.
Representative-elect J.E. Beamguard
is erecting a nice residence on Kings
Mountain street, which is nearing
completion. He will move to Glover
between now and Christmas.
fMrs. Dorsett, Of Fodder, moved to
Glover yesterday, and will occupy the
III. P. Jackson house." on Mill street.
Her son, Mr.. Robert Dorsett. is engag-
ed in the livery business here. being
successor to Faires & Jackson.
Mrs. Minnie Holloway, Of Bethel
moved to the mill yesterday.
Rev. J. B. Bozeman was in town yes
terday.
Mr.. Andrews, the man in charge Of
the well-boring outfit, at the cotton
mill, seys he is doing fairly well; but
assures the people Of Glover that they
will certainly have solid foundation.
He has contracted with the mill COM
pany to sink we'll 200 feet deep, and
as much further as may be necessary
to give good head Of water. x. w.
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INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

M. J. Walker, ct al.-Will expose for
sale in front Of the court house door,
on next Monday. the DR.. VIM. Walker
residence, located in Yorkville.
Paul H. Moore-Says he has entered
the list Of clubmakers for The Enqui-
rer and will be glad to receive old or
new subscriptions.
H. T. Grist-Wants you to know that
he Is doing business at the same
place and is ready to serve you In
any way at any time.
]. 8. Brice, County Chairman-Tells
you to go to the polls next Tuesday
and vote for William Jennings Bryan.
He wants York county to poll at least
5000 votes.
The Enquirer-Wants you to send It
your job printing, and promises you
satisfactory work at satisfactory
prices.
Riddle & Carroll-Have received car
load Of Zenith flour and say that ev-
cry sack Is guaranteed to give satis-
faction or money will be refunded.
They want you to telephone for a
sack on trial, and say the price will
satisfy you.
s. D. Patrick, McConnellsville-S he
can sell for less than merchants in
larger towns, and gives his reasons
therefor. He also gives notice to par
ties having cotton to gin.
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VWITHIN THE TOWN.

- Treasurer Love is issuing tax re-
ceipts for town taxes.
The exodus to Columbia made rath-
er dull times in Yorkville.
Everybody hopes for a livening up
Of business after the election.
Quite number Of people are awak-
ening to the fact that water is rather
expensive necessity. ".
The DR.. VIM. Walker farm, on the
outskirts Of Yorkville, has been sold to
Mr.. s. W. Inman. The residence in
Yorkville, will be sold to the highest
bidder before the court house door next
Monday, salesday for November.
DIR. A. Y. Cartwright has purchased
the Hope building, next to the Parish
hotel, now occupied below by Mr.. John
M. Rawlinson, and above by Mr.. c. F.
Gordon. He intends to occupy the
building, and will rent the residence in
which he Is now living.
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MERE-M MEkTl0N.

Official reports show that the area
under cotton cultivation in Russian
central Asia, has increased 80 per cent.
this year. The crop is estimated at
I, 500, 900 pood, or half the Russian re-
quirement, whereas previously only
G, 100000 pood has been procured from
Russian possessions. This result is at
tributed to the increased raw cotton
import duty last winter. The situa-
tion in the cotton industry Is improv-
ing. Major Henry Hersy, editor
Of the New Orleans Daily States, and
one Of the best known newspaper writ
ers in the South, died last Tuesday.
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CORRECTION.

Editor Yorkville Enquirer:
An article appearing in your paper
about the 23d instant, relative to the
Mormon family in our neighborhood,
has ]. A. Hopes name to it. Said name
should not be on the article.
IF every neighborhood will do it's
duty, that Is, have nothing to do with
Mormons in any way at all, in very
short time we will have no Mormons.
We are pleased to state that our arti-
Gle is having good effect.
SUBSCRIBERS TO ARTICLE.
Kings Creek, October 81, 1900.
1.-THE article referred to is that repub-
lished from the Hickory Grove Sum-
Ed. Enquirer.1
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REPUBLICAN organs are making much
Of the fact that the betting in New
York Is to 1 against Bryan, says the
Journal. That betting Is not
always a sure criterion is shown by
these facts: In October, 1884, the betting
was 3 to l that Cleveland would be de-
feated. But he wasn't. In October,
1888, the wise ones" were betting q to
1 that Cleveland would not be defeated.
But he was. In October, 1892, the odds
were 8 to against Cleveland. He won.
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ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs. G. G. Parish has been spending
a few days in Gaffney.
EtMrs. R. c. Moore is visiting hel
daughter, Mrs. G. F. Gordon.
Mr.. John M. Rawlinson was among
the visitors to the State Fair.
Mr.. Bratton Mendenhall went down
to Columbia Tuesday night, to take tr
the fair.
Mr.. D. W. Hicks and family have
been visiting at Mr.. Geo. L. Riddles, al
Zeno, this week.
Misses Mary and Maude Gardner arc
are visiting at McConnelsville, the
guests of Miss Ella Love.
4Dr. Leslie Hunter, Of Sardis, N. c..
spent Tuesday night in Yorkville, the
guest Of Mr.. Brown Wylie.
Thomas P. Cothran, Esq, Of Green
VILE, was in Yorkville several days this
week on some important business.
Miss Sallie Chambers, Of Spartan
burg, has been spending few days in
Yorkville this week, the guest Of Mrs.
r. J. Withers.
Rev. K. H. Basmajian, the Armenian
left yesterday for Glover. He expects
to preach in the Baptist church there
tomorrow morning and evening, and
in Union Baptist church In the after
noon.
: Mr. John B. Williams, Of the firm OF
Eowrance, Williams & Co., left Thurs
day for st. Matthews, to take charge
OF the new business the firm has just
established at that place. Mr.. c.. P.
Lowrance, who has been at St. Mat
thews for several days, has returned
to Yorkville. He will continue In
charge Of the business here.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian:
Mr.. T. M. Allen, Of Harmony, s. c., is
one Of the large, up-to-date farmers of
York county. He buys for himself and
his neighbors, 100 tons Of fertilizer a
year. Mr.. Allen Is withal a Christian
gentleman, who believes in justice pre-
vailing between man and man. He is
a friend of the poor. We stayed with
him one night recently. A number of
times he said, in speaking Of different
ones: "He was good to the poor" and
he added, II call that good neigh
bor." Mr.. Allen was "good" to us.
Captain John Boxtell treated the Sc
ceder preachers so nicely last Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday,, as to make
them want to get even. With the as
sistance Of the ladies of the Tirzah
congregation, the preachers succeeded.
1t is a good long half mile from New
port to Tirzah church. Ordinarily the
train stops at Newport and at Tirzah
stations; but not at the church. There
Is heavy grade along by the church,
and to stop on it Is rather inconvenient
and annoying. The annoyance Is Of
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THROWN FROM A MULE.
A. J. Latta, a Former Citizen Of York County,
killed In Arkansas.


killed In Arkansas.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LITTLE Rock, Arkansas, October 80.
Mr.. A. J. Latta, native Of York
county, s. c., died near Jacksonville,
Ark, October -27, 1900. On Saturday,
October 20, he started to market on a
mule with some eggs and a coal oil
can. The mule became frightened and
began running. Mr.. Latta threw down
the eggs, which caused the mule to
jump and threw him on his head,
cracking his skull. He lived one week;
but never spoke or regained conscious
ness. Mr.. Latta was a member Of the
Presbyterian church, and was highly
respected by his neighbors, as was evil
denced by the large crowd who assem-
bled at his funeral. He leaves widow
and four children, who mourn the death
of faithful husband and affectionate
father.
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X BACK FROM THE FAIR.

The Jasper Light Infantry and the
K. M. M. A. boys returned from the
State Fair yesterday morning In good
shape. One Of the visitors who went
with the military Tuesday, has handed
the. reporter the following notes about
the trip:
The Jasper Light Infantry journeyed
to Columbia to attend the State Fair
ceremonies on Tuesday night on the c.
& NV. The company was composed
Of the following officers and men:
Captain w. B. Moore; Lieuts. Boyce
and Hart; Chaplain Johnes; Staff OFF,
Ger, Captain Lewis, 1stl s. c. regiment;
Veterans, Captain w. B. Smith and
A. F. Mcconnell; Sergeants, Lowry,
Dobson, Carroll and Hannahan; Corpo-
rails, Williams, Latimer and Clawson;
Privates, Smith, Dickson, Hawkins,
Grist, Feemster, Conner, Rose, A. Low
ry, Wallace, Tate, Tiddy, T. Turner, B.
Turner, Watson, Moore, Walker, Will
kerson, scoggins, Marley.
On the same train were the K. M.
M. A. boys under the charge Of Colonel
Stevenson, Major Bradham and Capt.
Law. In all they numbered %.
The officers Of company L were met
at Chester by Mr.. E. P. Moore, the
father Of Captain w. B. Moore, who
entertained them at sumptuous ban
quet, given at his elegant residence.
The enormous influx Of thousands in
to Columbia, caused the Southern
trains to be behind hand and the COM
pany did not get into their quarters
until o'clock Wednesday morning.
Wednesday the military had at their
own disposal, and the various members
Of Company L did the sights Of the
town, meeting with quite a number of
the Yorkville people.
In the parade the company made a
very fine appearance, being second to
none, and on several points Of the route
they were enthusiastically cheered.
The military parade was undoubtedly
the main attraction Of the fair, for
such crowd as was seen in Columbia
Thursday had rarely visited 1t. Every
place Of amusement and otherwise
was totally thronged.
The K. M. M. A. boys also made an
excellent showing. They were very
smart in appearance and ELECTED very
fattering and complimentary remarks
on the streets, and wherever they were
met. Their conduct, too, was all that
could be desired and reflected the ut
most credit on those who have them in
charge, and is a pleasing augury of
much success in the future, it is to be
hoped.
The camp was visited by quite a
number Of the Yorkville people, who
became persona grata and at home at
once.
The encampment ground was an ex-
cellent place from which the fireworks
display Of Paine could be seen, and the
boys, from the way they received them,
were entirely pleased.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-11-03

THE census returns which hold out
the hope Of another congressman for
South Carolina, ought to still further
emphasize the necessity Of a full vote
next Tuesday. If it should be decided
to re-apportion representation on the
basis Of the new census and give to
each state congressman on the basis of
the vote cast in the general election,
South Carolina will fare badly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-11-03

~lAccoRDINa to the census figures just
made public, it is possible that South
Carolina may get another representa-
tive in congress. This Is unless there
is a change in the basis Of representa-
ton. At present there is one congress-
man for each III 900 inhabitants. South
Cardinals increase Is 1S9,163. But it
is not improbable that there will be a
change in the basis Of representation.
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THAT AUGUSTA INCIDENT.
Nobody Claimed That Col. Jim Was Tried
Only That He Was "PuIIed."

Colonel James II. Tillman wishes to
sidetrack the original statement as to
his escapade in Augusta, Ga. No one
acquainted with the facts would allege
that the city recorder tried him for the
offense of gambling on that occasion,
for it has been published that the
young men arrested in the Commercial
hotel gave assumed names and forfeit
ed their collateral. It is said that one
Of them gave his name as VIM. Jen-
nings Bryan, and that he was dead
broke or nearly so.-Greenville Noun
taineer
Colonel James H. Tillman publishes a
card in the newspapers denying re-
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A GREAT many people are Of opinion
that it is about time to do away with
primary elections and leave the settle
ment of such questions as are usually
settled by such elections, to the general
election. Unless there is a full vote
next Tuesday, we will begin to think
that way too.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-11-03
LOCAL LACONICS.
he X. M. N. A. ut the Fair.

August Kohn in The News and
Courier: The Kings Mountain Military
academy, revived and strengthened,
has a fine looking cadet detachment
here. These military looking young
gentlemen are spruce and neat, lively
and pleasant. They are handsomely
uniformed, armed cap-a-pie, and are
fine representatives Of this familiar and
honored institution. This squad num-
bers "a cadets, in command OF Col. w.
G. Stephenson and Major D. A. Brab-
ham and Capt. s. T. Law.
Barn Burned.
A barn and contents, located near
Guthriesville, on lands belonging to
Mr.. John s. Bratton; but occupied by
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port that he was tried by the recorder
Of Augusta, for gambling, the card be-
ing backed up by the denial Of the re-
corder also. That settles that much;
but the report was that the colonel was
pulled" in a gambling house in Au-
gusta. The card does not touch that
matter at all.-Greenville News.
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with a net profit of s464,5o4. In the sta
tistics given is table showing the
chronological list Of actions in the Phil
ippine Islands from February 4, 1899, to
June 80, 1900, together with the losses
in killed and wounded. The totals
show 33 officers and 476 men killed, and
147 officers and 2,076 men wounded.
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RICHARD Croker Is quoted as having
advised the Democrats to watch the
polls next Tuesday, count the noses
during the day, and If the returns do
not tally with the count, to pitch the
managers in the street. If followed,
this advice will probably occasion a
lively evening after the election is over.
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CHE ilorkpille Gnq1.irer.
YoRKVILLE, s. O.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1900.

The next president will very likely
be William; but as to whose William,
is another question.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-11-03

IT is the duty of every man who vo-
ted in the late primary, to turn out and
vote again next Tuesday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-11-03

EVERY voter must have his regis
tration certificate next Tuesday. The
time to hunt 1t up is right now.
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1T is another great fight that Mr..
Bryan has been making, and 1t certain
ly looks like he deserves to win.