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 JAMES HENDERSON KYLE

, of Aberdeen, was born near Xenia, Ohio, February 24, 1854; entered the University of Illinois in 1871, taking a course in civil engineering; entered Oberlin College in 1873 and was graduated from classical course in 1878; prepared for admission to the bar, but afterwards entered Western Theological Seminary. Allegheny, Pa., graduating in 1882; during these years was teacher of mathematics and engineering, and subsequently engaged for several years in educational and ministerial work in Utah and South Dakota. At the time he entered political life was financial secretary of Yankton College, Yankton, S. Dak.; was elected to the State senate as an Independent in 1890; was elected to the United States Senate to succeed Gideon C. Moody; took his seat March 4, 1891; was reëlected in 1897 as an Independent. His term of service will expire March 3, 1908.