and court adjourned until Monday o morning. THE SIDE OF THE DEFENSE. When the courthouse doors opened s< on Monday, there was an immediate ^ rush for seats. Within a few minutes the building was nearly filled, and n upon the arrival of the O. R. & C. train shortly afterward, the usual w crowd was collected. P When his honor indicated thatcoun- 11 sel might proceed with the defense, P Colonel Youmans announced that he '' had a motion to offer and proceeded to state it. It was in the nature of a request to ? the court to instruct the jury to retire J* and bring in a verdict of acquittal in the case of Mrs. Anderson. Colonel 1 Youmans maintained that Mrs. Ander sou had not been in any manner con- ^ nected with the killing. He said that w if the evidence were examined through t( the great telescope that Hershel put 0 up to examine Uranus, not one speck of proof could be found tbat wouia * tend to connect this girl with the kill- ? ing. The counsel was sure that when * the case should go to the jury, the h verdict would be not guilty as to Mrs. Anderson. He wanted to use the witness in defense of the two men. If she went on the stand now, she would . be testifying for herself also, and, n therefore, she would be subject to bias. . The defense desired to get rid of this, 11 and it was for this reason that the request was made. " Mr. deLoacb, for the state, said, in effect, that the state had the right to, at any time, nol pros the case against Mrs. Anderson, and at the proper time P would do in her case as it saw fit. h He would make no promises; but in- ? timated that the state might nol pros the u case. Notwithstanding the fact that tl the state closed, the state still had the right to cross-examine the wit- h nesses for the defense, and the tes- c timony thus adduced would be of ? the same force as anything that had d already been brought out. The state, therefore, was not ready, at this time, P to nol pros the case against Mrs. An- h derson. Mr. deLoacb also maintained a - - . . . _ . T that the court had no rignt 10 instruct -? a verdict at this stage of the proceed- tl ings, and Mr. Henry declared that such f> an instruction would be an outrage c upon the state and upon justice. Judge Watts ruled that he had a P perfect right to instruct a verdict of h not guilty as to Mrs. Anderson if he saw fit; that is, if, in his opinion, the state had not succeeded in connecting her with the case. He did not say r( that a case had been made out; but ti suggested that there had been evidence against her. He intimated that ti at the proper time he might instruct r< a verdict of not guilty in her case; d but was not willing to do so yet. Had ii she been the only defendant, or had v she been tried alone and there had ti been no proof other than had already o come out, he would have unhesita- si tingly instructed a verdict of not b n The first witness put up by the defense was Mr. M. M. Freeman. He a said he lived at Blacksburg; ran an r; iron foundry, was treasurer of the ii Acid Company, and did a banking t< business. 1< "Do you know Mr. T. H. Hughes?" t "Yes, sir." n "How long have you known him ?" li "Ten or fifteen years." v "Do you remember meeting Mr. ti Hughes in the office of the Acid Com- ft pany, just after this homicide, and d baviug a conversation with him?" a "I do, sir." a "Was this before or after he had tl given his testimony at the coroner's li inquest?" n "It was before, sir." a "Do you recollect Mr. Hughes say- 1 ing to you that he met a man on the a street on the night before, and that n when he passed thought it was John li Boyd ?" U * ^ 4L.4 v "Tne exact statement was mat it * came to him after he passed, that it ti was Mr. Reese." a "Did he say whether or not he spoke to the man ?" n "I asked him the question. He said that neither spoke." p "Did you ever tell him that you h would not swear anything about it if o you were him?" a "I said that if I were not certain as to the identity of the man, I would o say nothing about it?" tl On cross-examination, witness said that he did not hear well. He denied h that M. R. Reese had assigned any accounts to him ; but said he had bought jj some accounts from Reese after the 0 killing. a Julian Ross testified to acting as a clerk for the coroner at the inquest \ and taking down all the testimony ex- s cept in the case of one witness. In v each instance, testimony had been v read over to witness before it was v signed. He testified specifically to this Sl being a fact in the case of Miss Far- M rington and Dr. Darwin. j. On cross-examination, witness said u that he drank whisky, but was not s, drinking during the time he was tak- y ing the testimony. He was asked as to y his means of support. Said he had no {] nomination and denied that he owed f. more thau $35 or $40 around Blacksburg. s| Colonel \V. D. Camp testified as to ? the taking of the testimony. In the sj first instance, Miss Farrington was be- p fore the coroner's jury. In the second p instance, her testimony was taken w down by Mr. N. W. Hardin, who went g to her for the purpose. u George Moore was a member of the t) the jury of inquest. He heard the 0 testimony of Dr. Darwin read over to i\ him. Was present wheu Miss Far- S| rington testified ou both occasions, c, aud saw her testimony read over and 0 signed. On cross examination : h "Did you unite in the verdict of the coroner's jury ?" 0 "Yes." sl "You have taken a great deal of in- 0 terest in this case ?" ft "I have not." 0 "Did you go to Demorest, Ga?" a "Yes." p "Staid there about two weeks ? li "No ; only about eight days." p "Stay at Mrs. Patterson's?" ; "Yes." S) "See M. R. Reese there while he u was said to be a fugitive?" a "No." v, Witness said he did not read the w testimony already referred to, and did p not know whether it had been read ver to witness correctly or incorrect- i f. On redirect examination, stated i iat Dr. Patterson was Mrs. Ander- j >n's step-father. In answer to a ! uestion by the solicitor, said if Dr. i atterson kept a bawdy house he did i ot know it. I Majoi John F. Jones remembered 'hen Joseph Hayden had served a I otice on Reese. Notice was served ] ) presence of witness. Witness I talked with the two across to Cline's I very stable. If Reese and Hayden < ad such a conversation as referred to i y Hayden at this time, witness did ot know it, and did not think it could ! ave occurred at this time without his i nowledge. Reese had been across ie mountain and bad told witness I aat he had gone to see his mother, [e was being charged with connection ith this aflair and wanted his mother 1 > know it was not true, to relieve her f uneasiness. On cross-examination, Major Jones I ras asked as to whether or not he ad seen anything of Reese after the I illing. Saw him after the inquest in I is office. Did not see him any more. ] "Did you see Reese's pistol ?" "Yes; Reese handed me a pistol." "Where was it ?" < "I am not sure; but I think it was 1 1 his pocket." 1 "How many cartridges did it have 1 i it ?" i "I am not sure; but it was fully >aded?had not been used." "Did you take the cartridges out?" ! "No." Witness did not know whether the ' istol was a 5, 6 or 7 shooter. He ; ad showed it to several persons. >id not uotice that there were two i ew cartridges in it. Did not know < hat he bad showed it to a newspaper ] lan?might have done so. The pistol 1 ad been on his bureau ever since it ' ame into his possession, and was there i ow. It may have been examined by ifferent parties. G. A. Gold identified a number of hotographs as having been made by imself. They were made last spring i t the instance of E. A. Trescott, Esq. i 'be photographs showed the scene of be killing and the surrounding houses i rom different points of view. On i ross-examination, witness was asked : i "Did anybody ever request you to ut obstructions between these two ouses?" i "They did not." "Are you sure ?" "I have heard that there was such a < eport in circulation ; but it was not < rue." 1 Major John F. Jones re-called, ideu- 1 ified the name "H. R. Diehl," on the 1 egister of the Cherokee Inn under ate of November 20, 1893, as havjg been signed by a stranger who i /ore green goggles and kept his hroat well muffled as if he had some bject in concealing his identity. The tranger looked like a traveling man ; ut witness did not know whether or i ot he was Charles T. Williams. Jason Cannon testified that he was passenger conductor on the Southern ailroad. He held the same position i 1893. His run was from Charlotte 1 o Atlanta. He would go up to Char3tte one night; remain there during < he day, and go back ,to Atlanta the ext day. He knew Charles T. Wil ams. Saw him on his traiu in Noember, 1893, and talked to him. No- 1 iced Williams on the train in two dif jrent dresses. At one time he was ressed as on ordinary occasions, and t another time he wore green goggles, silk cap without a visor, and had his tn-oat muffled in a handkerchief. Wilams told witness that he was conected with the W. and A. railroad nd sometimes did detective work, 'here was a passenger or freight agent t Blacksburg who was using too mch money for expenses, and Wil:ams was trying to look into the mat- i er. Williams was riding on a pass. Vrhen witness went back on his return 1 rip, he saw Williams on the train gain. "Did Williams tell you whether or . ot he had found the evil doer ?" "He stated that he had seen the 1 arty he come to see; that he made a ard drive; crossed the river at Cher Kee lord, ana maue meanvein aooui u hour-and-a-half." 1 "Did he state whether it was a mau r a woman that he went to see across tie river?" "I believe he stated that it was a idy." J. H. Gafl'ney is a section master on tie Southern railroad. He said that ' n the 6th of February, at 3.30 o'clock, man came to where he was at work nd introduced himself as Charles T. 1 Villiams. He said that he wanted to top there a few days, and came to rituess becuuse he knew railroad men ,'ould not give each other away. He ranted to be private; that if he was eeu loafing about Blacksburg, people rould think that he was a detective. ' le remained at the house of witness ntil about 5.40 o'clock, when he left, aying that he would return at 9.30. : t7ituess never saw the man again. Williams told witness that he was iiere to watch a man's actions for a j iw days. i Mr. E. H. Bridges was on Shelby 1 Lreet at about 7.30 o'clock on the ight of the killing, going in the oppo- ' ite direction from town. Mr. A. J. * llalock was a short distance ahead of ! im. He passed a medium-sized man ho wore a light-colored overcoat, i ome time after this man passed, wit- ! ess heard shots. Afterward be saw I iie dead man, who wore a lignt i vercoat and who witness thinks was l ae same man who passed him on the i Ireet. The night was dark. Witness 1 ould not see Blalock ahead, but rec- < gnized him by the way he cleared i is throat. i A. J. Blalock stated that at about 7 < 'clock he was walking out Shelby ireet. He met a man wearing alight < vercoat. Passed within about eight I ;et of him. This was at the corner I f Mrs. Anderson's yard. The man lso had on dark pants and small ] ard hat. He was going in the direc- I on of town. Witness saw Mr. i iridges on the street about the same I me. The size of the man witness < iw corresponded with the size of the i lan who was found dead. There was 1 light in Mrs. Anderson's house when 1 dtness passed, but did not notice i hether there was a light in Mr. < Reese's house or not. ] Smith Williams said that on the i morning of the 6th of February, at ibout 9.30, deceased came to his shop md asked witness if he knew Dan Luckie. Witness said he did, and at request of Williams, gave directions is to how he might find Luckie's house. Defense then introduced in evidence the statements that were made by Dr. Darwin and Miss Mary Farrington at the coroner's inquest. Along with these statement there was also introduced the testimony of these two witnesses as delivered last Thursday. Mrs. G. N. Roberts, a sister of Mr. Reese, who lives next door, was the next witness. "Do you remember the night of the 5th of February last ?" "Yes, sir." "State whether or not you heard three shots?" "Yes, sir ; I heard them." "State the condition you were in at the time ?" "My baby was sick. I was nursing the babv. It had measels. I got him to sleep and walked out on the piazza. It was just before tbe shooting." "Did you see or hear anything?" "I heard my brother come up. The only way I knew it was him, he unlocked the door and walked in his bouse. Did not see him?only the bulk of him. It was after the shooting occurred." Witness went on to say that Mr. Reese generally went to bed at about 9 o'clock, and it was her custom to wait until he came in before she retired, for then she always felt safer. 3he kept two pistols in her house and Mrs. Summer kept one. She knew the night was dark and foggy, because she could not see her brother croasing the piazza going to his door. Another reason why she knew it was her brother, was because she heard him blow his nose. On cross examination, the solicitor asked witness if she had not remarked to Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. McClure or Mrs. Maring, the next day after the shooting, or the day following, that she had said "if Marion did not let that b? alone, she would be the cause of his getting his neck broke some day." Witness denied having made this, or a similar statement. Miss Lula Weld was at Mr. G. M. Moore's party on the night of the shooting. She testified that tne mgnt was quite dark. Audrew Cox, of WhitBeld county, GrA., was put up to testify as to the character of Robert A. Anderson. Cox said he had known Audersou for several years, and from his general reputation, would not believe him on his oath. On cross examination, the solicitor asked: "Did you ever know him to swear falsely ?" "No, sir." "Did you ever hear anybody else say they had heard him swear falsely ?" "No, sir." "How didxyou happen to come here?" "I came at the request of Whalen Calloway." "He is a brother-in-law to Mrs. Anderson, isn't he ?" iixr? ^ if " i es, sir. Re-direct examination: "You are not related to Whalen Calloway, are you ?" "No, sir." "Did you ever hear of this man Anderson signing a libel ?" "Yes, sir ; I have heard it." "When was that?" "It was in Dalton, to his wife before he was divorced. He had said she was unfaithful to him." Re-direct: "Did you ever see that libel ?" "No, sir." "Do you know anybody who has seen it?" "No, sir; but it was the talk all over the neighborhood." William B. Hend, also of the neighborhood of Tunnel Hill, Ga., and 41 years of age, had known Anderson for a long time, and from general reputation would not believe him on his oath. Cross examination: * ? 1? J "Did you ever near anynouy eise say they would not believe him on his oath ?? "Yes." "Who was it?" "W. W. Harris." "Who else?" "I do not think of anybody else." "Didn't Harris's brother marry a Calloway ?" "No, sir." "Then Calloway's brother married a Harris, didn't he?" "Yes." "I thought that was the way it was. Who paid your way up here ?" "Whaleu Calloway." [Laughter.] Dr. D. S. Ramseur was on the street the night of the shooting. He had been visiting a patient. The uight was dark and he carried a lantern. He heard the first shot, and on looking up saw the flashes of the other two. Colonel Youmaus referred to the fact that Mrs. Anderson had fainted in the courthouse Saturday, and that it had been charged that it was a stage effect. He wanted to know of Dr. Ramseur whether, in his opinion, the eollapse was genuine. Solicitor Henry objected to the question, and the court sustained tlie objection. Ou cross-examination, witness admitted close busiuess relations with Reese, but denied that Reese had ever talked to him about this matter. He also denied that he had ever said anything to J. D. Maxwell, between Shelby and Patterson Spriugs, about the relations between Reese and Mrs. Anilerson. Denied also that he had advised J. C. Duncan, chief of police at Blacksburg, to quit trying to get up svidence in the case against Reese. J. R. Barxtcll testified that the 6th af February was a dark uight, and that a man could not be seen more than 20 or 30 feet off. J. M. Ferguson, C. G. Parish and C. P. Lowrauce were put up to testify as to the character of the night of the 9th nstant. All bad made a special note of ,he night. They agreed that it was dear, and that in the early part of the light the moon was shining. Each aad made experiments as to how far .hey could see. Mr. Ferguson was lble to recognize a man with whom he Ams familiar, a distance of 10 steps. Mr. Parish could do the same thing at ibout 18 feet, while Mr. Lowrauce estimated the distance at 15 feet. On cross-examination, all of the wit- < nesses testified that they did not know what kind of a night the 6th of February last was, and none of them were acquainted with the locality in which the shooting is said to have occurred, i Dr. VV. G. White testified that a i man shot as Williams was, would have died instantly. In bis opinion, a bullet fired into a man's spinal column at close range, would split. This bullet i had evidently been fired from a considerable distance. On cross-exami- J nation, in answer to the question as to whether this would not depend up- j on the density of the lead, the witness replied that a bullet is a bullet and , lead is lead. MR8. ANDERSON. The next witness called was Mrs. Ellen Anderson. When she arose, an intense stillness pervaded the courtroom. She was supported by her sister, Mrs. Calloway, and on taking the 1 oath, made affirmation in a clear, firm tone. She ascended the stand somewhat timidly. Her face, except her red lips, was as pale as death. The | direct examination was conducted by 1 Colonel Youraans from prepared notes. "Mrs. Anderson, when were you born ?" "October 7th, 1870." "What was your father's name?" "Nathan Luckie." "Is he living or dead ?" "He is dead." "When did he die ?" "Died in December, 1878." "When did your mother marry again ?" "Mother was a widow about seven years." "When were you married to Robert A. Anderson ?" "On the 19th of October, 1888." In answer to question, witness said that she was 18 and Robert was 24. She told of the ups and downs between herself and husband, iucluding all the divorce proceedings. Told of the death of her child. Came to Blacksburg iu January, 1893, and was re-marnedto her husband on April 17, 1894. She bad met Charles T. Williams at Tunnel Hill, Ga., where they put their letters in the Presbyterian church. He had seduced her there after her marriage, and their relations continued intimate on up to 1894. She had tried to break off with Williams, but he had threatened to ruin her reputation, and this, be said, would result in her having to give up her baby. When she referred to the baby, she broke into tears; out camming herself, the examination was continued. She admitted writing the letter that had been found on the body of Williams, and also the notes. She had not beeu intimate with Williams at anytime during the year 1895. Williams hud come to Blacksburg in November, 1893 ; but she refused to see him. She had seeu him last in 1894 in Atlanta. "Did you write those notes on the 6th of February last?" "I did." "What was your condition at that time ?" "I was very sick with measles." She went on to say that the notes had been delivered to her by her brother, Dan Luckie. Williams's notes were burned as soon as received. One was received between 9 and 10 o'clock, another about 11, and another about 2. The last note said, in effect : "You need not think I am going away from here without seeing you. You may as well understand that I am going to see you belore I leave, ann you need not make any fu9S about it." Witness identified the pass and letters found on the body of Williams, and said she had never received the letter that was in bis handwriting. "Where were you at 9.30 on the night of the 6th of February ?" "I was in my room, just ready for bed." "Well, tell what occurred ?" Witness said that Dan Luckie bad just come in for his lamp. There was no oil in it, aud be took it out to fill it. While he was gone she heard a slight noise at the window of her bedroom. The blind was fastened only with a wedge underneath. It was opened slightly by some one from the outside. Then the individual who had opened it went around to the front steps, came up on the piazza, opened the door, and walked into her room. She was standing by the side of her bed, dressed only in a heavy dressing robe. She had not yet taken off her stockings. At first she thought the intruder was her brother, but on looking up, she recognized him as Charles T. Williams. "How long after this disturbance at ihe window ?" "Three or four minutes." Witness then explained from the plat the location of the surroundiugs, und how the man at the window came around to the door. "Where were you when this man came up?" "I was standing by the bed." "What did he say ?" "He asked where is Dan ?" "What did you say?" "I said to him, 'I told you not to come in here.'" ( Witness then went on to say that she grabbed up a revolver which was near by, and pointing it at Williams, told u.? Uq Krwro ?\ hus?Lrin selves black in the face with nonsense ve ibout landslides and similar absurdi- th lies. Mr. McKiuley got tremendous ^ majorities in New England, New York, pa Pennsylvania, Iowa, Michigan anil vii Illinois, but in the rest of the country le has had a mighty narrow escape Cq rrom defeat. tb nQCAL AFFAIRS. INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. M. Dobson & Co.?Announce the arrival of more new millinery goods and Bay that next week they will show the largest stock of holiday goods ever exhibited in this county, ason Ij. Carroll?Formerly of Yorkville, but who is now with the White Hickory Wagon company of Atlanta, lets you know that if you want a vehicle cheap, lie can let you have it. r. B Moore A Co.?Announce that they will receive 100,000 shingles today, which they wish to.sell. They can also supply you with a spading harrow, a Crescent bicycle, one of the best of pumps, crockery, glassware, table cutlery, pocket cutlery, cornshellers, whips, and 111 fact almost anything you want, as they dub theirs "The Everything Store." ABOUT PEOPLE. Misses Ida and Hattie deLoach are vis-' Lug ill vwiuiuuia. Mr. Claud Crowell of Chester, spent a w days last week with friends in Yorklie. Mrs. D. W. Hicks and children of Henetta, N. C., are visiting the family of iptain L. M. Grist. Mrs. Thomas M. Balfour is visiting the mily of her mother, Mrs. W. H. Fudge, Rock Hill. Dr. James P. Crawford of Rock Hill, ient last Sunday in Yorkville with iends and relatives. Master Willie Anderson, son of Dr. W. nderson of Blacksburg, gave The Enjirkr a pleasant call on Saturday last. Dr. R. A. Bratton intended to leave for ew York last Saturday, but has been impelled to postpone the trip until the tter part of the month. Mrs. Dr. Torrenee of Crowder's Creek, sited relatives and friends in Yorkville, iring the past week, the guest of Mr. A. prings Withers's family. Mr. G. L. Riddle who has had quite a ivere spell of illness, was in town on esterday looking somewhat the worse ir wear. A SMART TRICK. The Esquirer failed to report the rescnee of Robert A. Anderson in town i its bust issue, and upon this failure angs a pretty good joke. The joke is gainst us.; but all the same it is rather >o good to keep. Approaching the busy reporter in the ourthouse last Friday morning, State (etective Newbold asked very politely: "Won't you kindly lend me your itlanta Constitution of Thursday, if you re not using it ? I will return it without 01." Though having just taken the paper --* ? ** 1 - ? tTCX ..A * k A MAMAwf AM fl 0? II M A/1 ill UI LUC pUOlUlllUOl IUD icpuiboi u^iii uu aat ou account of the demands of the ending murder trial on the space of the ext issue of The Enquirer, there ,-ould bo but little room for general ews, and without hesitation turned the opy of The Constitution over to Detective lewbold. The incident was not deemed imporant at the time; but its significance was eveloped next day. Detective Newbold etnrned the paper and pointing to a ispatch from Rome, Ga., explained: "I have been employed on this case for tie state for the last five weeks and have otten up a great deal of testimony. It -as our desire to spring Mr. Anderson as surprise. We had him here all right nough and nobody knew it. I had a 5legram to the effect that it was in The 'onstitution, and I knew if you got hold f it it would also go in The Enquirer. 'hat is why I borrowed your paper, luch obligeid." The dispatch from Rome told how Mr. Liiderson had reached the city from .rizona, surrendered to the Federal autorities who wanted hint for whiteipping, given bond in the sum of $500, nd armed with identification papers and :rong certificates as to his integrity, was n the way to Yorkville to give in bis istimony. "I knew that if I had given you this lformation myself confidentially and tked you not to give it away, you would ot have done so," continued Detective ewbold ; "but I preferred not to embaris you in the matter and that is the rea>n I resorted to the trick of borrowing aur paper." Thus it was that the appearence of Ancrson was a complete surprise. The ate had kept its own counsel, Newbold iu iiiuivcu ttiwi an iuc ui iuo au,nta Constitution that be thought might ive him trouble, and it was not until Anjrson was called to the witness stand lat his presence in town was generally nown," JRAND JURY'S FINAL REPORT. o His Honor R. C. Watts, Presiding Judge of the Sixth Circuit: We, the grand jury of York county, eg leave to submit this, our final report : We have acted upon all bills handed it to us by the solicitor. A committee, imposed of members of our body, has ivesligated the management of the >unty home aud reports that they find le buildings and farm in good order id the management satisfactory. We have also examined the jail and nd it in fairly good condition ; but again scorn mend that additional bars, or fastiings, be put on the doors. We see that a hot water system for eating the jail has been put in, and eem it a great improvement in that irectiou, and we learn from the sheriff sat it is very satisfactory and more ecoimical than the use of stoves. We noee that there is a stove in one of the :11s of the jail, and again recommend iat it be removed from the building. It has been called to our attention that le public roads generally are greatly in sea of working and ditching, and we ik that the county supervisor be rejested to use all reasonable means at is command to see that the roads, ridges and waterwajs be put in better mdition. However, we are glad to port that some good work has been me in certain localities on the public ghways. We recommend that, hereafter, all reams and waterways be provided with ling of sufficient size, or stone or brick ilverts, so far as it is practicable, and at no new wooden bridge be built where is at all practicable to put in the above entioned material. And further, where ling is used, stone or brick should be ell built up at the euds to prevent break,re or displacement of the tile. VVe would call special attention to the id condition of the public road, known the Howel's Ferry road, from the sevi mile post on towards Hickory Grove, id recommend that the supervisor be structed to have it put in good repair at ice. We also recommend that the law be iforced as to requiring landowners to Ban out and remove all timber or other istructions from their watercourses, bis we deem very essential both for the talth aud prosperity of the people. Wo notice that the courthouse yafd is in bad condition, and recommend that the anile curbing be raised to a level with e foundation of the courthouse, aud ; at the walkways be raised a sufficient ight to make a bard and better walk. Flunking it well to have a thorough instigation made as to the condition of e various county offices and the dispenses, and that there should be no cause r complaint as lo partiality upon the < rt of the inspector, we secured the ser- 1 ces of a non-resident of this county? r. James L. McLarnon?who comes ghly recommended as an expert acuniant and book-keeper?to examine e yarious offices, and it is very gratify- i ing to us to report that he reports all the offices in good condition and the books properly kept. We herewith submit Mr. McLarnon's report and recommend . that a cash book and ledger be furnished the sheriff, with instructions for him to use them hereafter, and that the deeds be re-indexed by the clerk of court as per suggestion of Mr. McLarnon. It is with regret that we again have to call the court's atention to the conduct of Trial Justice W. D. Camp. We have in our hauds a written complaint against Magistrate W. D. Camp, charging him with continual drunkenness, and as witnesses submit the following named persons: J. W. Duff. Dr. D. S. Ramseur, D. D. Gaston, J. W. Thomson, Charles Kingersly, J. M. Guyton, Smith Williams, A. G. Mintz, Julius N. Ross. Therefore, we recommend that an investigation be made and proper action be taken in the premises. Thanking you for the wholesome advice and instruction you have given us, and your kind indulgence to us, all of which is very respectfully submitted, A. M. Black, Foreman. expert m'larnon's report. To the Foreman and Gentlemen of the Grand Jury of York County, S. C.: Having been appointed by your honorable body to examine into t he offices of said county, I beg to report as ronowa ; I have examined the offices of clerk of the court, sheriff, probate judge, auditor, treasurer, supervisor, school commissioner, and also dispensary at Tirzah in this county, and find same to be well kept and in good condition. The clerk's office I find neatly kept and indexed properly. I enclose ''Statement A," showing financial condition of this office. Judge of probate I find also in good order and enclose you "Statement C," Showing financial condition. Sheriff's office I find a record of all sales, executions, etc., have been properly recorded in books for that purpose, but am unable to give you statement, as he kept no cash book. I would suggest that he be required to keep a' cash book or ledger. Treasurer's office is neatly and correctly and properly accouuted for as shown by "Statement B." The other offices are properly written up and are neatly kept. In the clerk's office, I find that prior to '72, mortgages, liens, etc., were indexed in the index for deeds, which makes it cumbersome to look the records at that time, and would suggest that you recommend that these deeds be re-indexed. Thanking the gentlemen with whom I came in contract in the discharge of this, duty. Respectfully submitted, James McLarnon, Expert for the Grand Jury. Yorkville, S. C., Nov., 1st, 1896. LOCAL LACONICS. For Possession of the Child. Still another case has developed in connection with the sensational trial now going on.' On last Saturday, Mr. R. A. Anderson sued out a writ of habeas corpus for the possession of his little daughter, Foster. In the papers, Mr. Anderson sets forth that the mother is not a fit person to raise the child. The writ is made returnable on the instant. The child is now in the custody of Mr. U. G. Parian, wno was aepuuzea uy Sheriff Crawford to take charge of her. Kept Together. Judge Watts has been exercising the greatest care to keep from the jury in the Reese case, auy outside influence that might affect their opinions cgne way or the other. During recess and at night, the jurors have been constantly in charge of bailiffs. They have been taking their meals and sleeping at the Parish hotel. Several times they were taken out foe walks about towu whenever they saw fit to go, but always in a body. Most of Sunday was spent in the room at the hotel singing sacred songs. ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS. A Free School For Boy* Who Cannot Attend Regularly?Dr. Thornwell to Lecture on December 1?The Wlnthrop Girls to Attend the State Fair?Wlnthrop Authortlen Have Selected a Female Physician. Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. Rock Hill, November 9.?For some months Rev. 0. G. Jones has beeu at work in having built a school house on the same lot as that on which tho White Memorial church stands. His idea is to establish there a school to be attended by boys and men who could not otherwise enjoy educational advantage. The building is now complete and isa very nice one indeed ; it contains one large room which will be the teaching room proper; and a small one which will be used as a reading room. The teachers in the school will be those of our citizens who are disinterested enough to work for "sweet charity's sake." There will be three sessions each week?on Monday, Wednesday and Friday night. Prof. Johnson and Prof. Moses will be in charge during the first week. The first session is to be held tonight. Much good can be done if those who need it will accept the opportunity thus placed before them. * The Library association has invited Dr. Thornwell to deliver one of his lectures, based on bis European trip, in Rock Hill. December 1st has been fixed for the date and and we bespeak for him a full audience. Saturday afternoon there was a chrysanthemum fair in our city. The display was a magnificent one, including bandsome specimens of a great many rare varieties. The proceeds were for charity. On Thursday Winthrop college will attend the State lair, leaving Rock Hill about 6.30 a. in. They will go in a special train and thus be spared the annoyance which so generally accompanies excursions. President Johnson is a master in the art of arranging and never fails to secure for those under his care the best attention. The authorities at Wiuthrop have selected for their physician Miss Elizabeth K. Mills. She comes from Baltimore with highest recommendations and has made a most pleasant impression on all , who have met her. o. s. ? It was thought for a while that tbe notorious vv. t. r. mecKeuriuge had beeu elected to congress from tbe Asblaud district of Kentucky; but now it seems that this is not so certain. Settle, the free silver Democratic candidate, has a plurality of the votes cast. In one county, however, on account of the Democrats having conducted a primary along with the general election, certain technicalities have arisen as tbe result of which the vote of the county may be thrown out. Breckenridge intends to contest the election to tbe last ditch and may win. ? A few davs ago the great firm of Siqgel, Cooper & Co., of New York, telegraphed Mr. Bryan an offer of $25,000 a year to lake charge of its law busiuess. Mr. Bryan immediately telegraphed hack as follows: "Duriug the next four years I expect to devote as much time as possible to the advocacy of bimetallism, and therefore I cannot consider the proposition made by you." Besides this, Mr. Bryau has also refused quite a number of other flattering offers.