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Scraps and Jarts. ? The committee of the New York general assembly, which has been investigating the trusts for some weeks, has made its report. The report says that according tp the decision of Judge Swayne, of the United States court, no state can absolutely repress trusts ; but it is recomended that perhaps the attorney general of the state might be able to remedy matters in some respects by bringing an action before the supreme court judge. Altogether the result of the investigation is seriously disappointing to the antitrust people. ? There are 118,000 women stenographers in this country earning annually about $60,000,000. To be useful they must be educated and possess a fund of general knowledge such as can *only be acquired by constant and careful study. The work is not merely mechanical as some thoughtless peo pie suppose. A stenographer must be ever on the alert to detect the mistakes of dictators as veil as to avoid errors herself. If she is engaged in legal work she must have a pretty fair knowlege of the law, and the same rule applies to commercial and other kinds of work. ? Quite a coolness in springing up between Spain and the republic of Mexico. It is because of Cuba. It seems that for sometime past, Spaniards in Mexico have been raising contributions for the benefit of the home government, and Mexicans have been raising contributions in behalf of Cuba. The Spanish minister has requested the Mexican government, to put a stop to the Cuban contributions. The Cuban sympathizers claim that they have as much right co mix in the affair as the Spaniards, and the reply of the government to the Spanish minister is being awaited with intense interest. It is possible that the situation might develop into considerable importance. ? There has been so many lies told * 1 a. n 1 n - ID tQe newspapers auoui v/uusui vjreueyal Lee in Havana, that it is impossible to tell what to believe and what pot. A few days ago, it was reported that Secretary Sherman had cabled General Lee that President McKinley desired him to remain in Havana as a personal favor, and promising that he should be supported in anything he might ask for to the full strength of the military and naval powers of the United States. This looked improbable, and an Associated Press dispatch says it is untrue. The correspondent asserts, on the alleged authority of General Lee, that that official did not go to Havana voluntarily, but that he was sent there. He did not stay there because he desired; but because he felt it his duty to obey the orders of the Democratic administration, and that although be had not been requested to remain, he would not have remained even if requested to do so as a "personal" favor. ? The advance agent of a theatrical troupe calling itself the "Tornado" company, got himself into trouble out in St. Louis last Wednesday, as the result of a rather too brash idea at advertising. He placarded the residence portion of the city with posters containing a cut of the black flag used by the weather bureau as a storm signal and had printed underneath the words, "Bulletin?warning?Tornado coming." There was a black cloud during the day and the police and other official stations were rang up by hundreds of people wanting to koow whether or not it was true that there was to be a storm. Hundreds of heads of houses took refuge with their families in cyclone cellars. The police finally learned that the cards were nnlv the advertisement of a theatrical troupe, and when the people were so advised, they became so indignant that the agent found it desirable to skip out of town. Notwithstanding all this, the theatrical people got a good house. ? The New York World, of Wednesday, says: Dispatches from Washington predicting that congress, at its special session, will at once increase the revenue by adding from 10 to.35 per cent, to the schedules of the Wilson bill, have created a small panic among importers and an almost unprecedented rush to get bonded goods out of the warehouses before the threatened increase takes place. The proposed summary action of congress has taken merchants completely by surprise. While they were prepared for a special session to pass a new tariff bill they expected that ?he new bill would occupy the attention of confor at least six months, which would give ample time to withdraw the $19,500 000 of goods which were in bond on January 30. it never occurred to them that congress might adopt a temporary measure for increasing the revenues, and the possibility of such a thing with only about ten days to get . their goods out of bond at the present rate of duty, caused a genuine sensation. It is under tood that Butterfield & Co., and other importers of dress goods are among the heaviest withal rawers. ? A special of Monday, from Chipewa Falls, Wisconsin, says: "A snow storm and a belated Dasseneer train were two circumstances that probably prevented an encounter between a gang of bandits and a hundred or more armed deputies last night. A few days ago the officials of the Omaha road received information that an attempt would be made to hold up the Duluth limited. The place selected for the attempt is a lonely spot in the forest, about three miles north of Hawthorne. Had the Duluth traiu not been delayed six hours in a snow drift, the bandits, would have received a warm reception. The baggage and mail cars were filled with deputies armed to the teeth. It was the inention of the robbers to flag the train, nd just as soon as it slowed up two en were to secure control of the en gine, while the rest of the gang rifled the mail and baggage cars and went through the passengers in the coaches. The Omaha officials intended to allow the bandits to flag the^train, but would call a hult there. When the train arrived at the scene of the proposed robbery, the bandits had departed. It is understood one of the gang furnished the information." She llorbilk (Smjuim. YORKVILLE, 8. C.: SATURDAY, MARCH 13,1897. ? A dispatch from the City of Mexico, says that the story to the effect that Mexicans are indignant against Americans and are eager for war, was manufactured out of the whole cloth and does not contain a word of truth. ? The Corbett-Fitzsimmons prize fight is to take place at Carson City,- Nev., next Wednesday. The thing is brutal it is true ; but, all the same, a majority of the newspaper reading public is anxious to know the result. ? It is fair and proper to acknowledge here that the acts of the general assembly in this issue of The Enquirer are republished from The News and Courier. The News and Courier is publishing quite a number of the most important acts passed, and in so doing is conferring a great favor on the whole state. ? The only plausible argument that we have ever heard in favor of secret sessions of the county board of commissioners, was that some of the members would be inclined to "express themselves more freely." Granted ; but whether right or wrong, honesty and sincerity are never afraid of the light of day, and how the public can suffer by being apprised of an expression that would haye otherwise been in secret, we are at a loss to understand. Indeed, it seems to us that any statement of opinion or argument that could be expressed more freely in secret than in public, would be for better if it were never expressed at all. ? The act requiring railroads to pay for goods damaged in transit within 60 days after delivery of such goods is all right on its face; but will no doubt be the means of serious complications. It is often the case that between consignor and consignee a package of goods passes over several different lines of railroad. Damage may be inflicted on any one of these lines, and under the new law, each road will have to make it a point not to receive damaged goods until after responsibility for the damage 'is clearly established. This will probably make frequent delays in delivery ; but, all the same, the various roads will likely become more 1 careful in their handling of breakable freight. ? One of the gentlemen who recently , voted to exclude the reporter of The , Enquirer from the meeting of the board of county commissioners, is reported to us as having said that the reason the reporter was not excluded was because a majority of the members of the board were his friends. While it is true that several members of the board have for a long time been considered by the editor of The Enquirer as personal friends, we desire to say right here as emphaticafty as we can, that thiB ! consideration had nothing whatever to do with the action of those gentlemen. Whatever may have been the motives of those who voted to exclude, we are sure that the votes of the other gentlemen were based on a high sense of right and justice which would not have been influenced in the least even had the reporter been their bitterest personal enemy. Had they violated their plain duty for the sake of personal friendship, they would have only been entitled to contempt for their zeal. As to those who voted with the minority, we recognize that we have no right to even attempt to interpret their motives. The presumption is that whether right or wrong, they also voted from a sincere conception of right. If, however, they were influenced in the least by personal feeling, it goes without question among all fairminded men, that they are not fit incumbents of the high and responsible position in which tbey were acting. And before leaving the subject, we desire to state again, as we have taken occasion to state time and again before, that The Enquirer does not ask special privileges of anyone; but it does desire just, undiscriminating treatment, fairly ou its merits, it rrata tliia trftotnifint. or not it will always be found trying to accord it to others. TO BRIDGE THE RIVERS. In another column will be found a full report of the discussion before and by the county board of commissioners last Tuesday, on the subject of connecting Fort Mill township with the balance of York county by means of a bridge over Catawba river. Although Tick Enquirer might say a great deal, if necessary, it can add but little if anything to what has already been said. There is but little to be added. As suggested by Mr. Finley, the whole matter is summed up in the questions, "Is there a necessity for the bridge, and is York county able to build it?" The individual who can conscientiously answer either one of these questions in the negative is an honest opponent of the enterprise and that is all there is of it. So far as the western part of the county is concerned, it will be admitted that there will be nodireot benefit in the building of the bridge. The same is true of the town of Yorkville. Fort Mill people do not often come here to trade. As a rule, their onl^jusiness here is to attend public meetings, or court, or to see the county officials. For these purposes, wnen necessary, they have to come, river or no river. But is that a reason why the county should not build them a bridge ? To us it looks as if it should be all the more reason why generous people should lay aside all objection. But we do not wish to be understood as saying that this bridge should be built solely for the purpose of adding to the oonvenienience of the the Fort Mill people in visiting the court house. If that was all the purpose the bridge was to serve, the proposition would not be worth a second thought. The main object of the proposed enterprise is to contribute to the convenience and ffee intercourse of the people especially interested, and of the public generally, and incidentally to take a big step forward in business and social progress. If the work is ever completed, we are sure that the whole county will be the gainer. And in a like manuer, we take pleasure in seconding the motion of Mr. Wilkerson for a bridge across Broad river. The two propositions do not ana neea not conflict in the least. Leaving out the few Fort Mill people who have to visit Yorkvill on official business, the necessity for the Broad river bridge is just as great as is the case with the Catawba river bridge. The only material difference between the two propositions is that inasmuch as Broad river is between two counties, the building of the bridge should be the joint task of both, each contributing half the expense, while the other bridge being altogether in York, should be built by York alone. This is the rule which prevails almost everywhere and it is just and right. We recognize that on account of the fact that this is a new subject, and a comparatively large amount of money is involved, a great many people will be inclined to look first at the taxes rather than at the wisdom and justice of the undertaking. ThiB, we confess, is perfectly natural ; but at the same time, we hope that the taxpayers will not fail to give the whole matter a most careful consideration. This is the reason why we have taken especial pains to give such a comprehensive report of the debate on the subject at the meeting of the board or county commissioners last Tuesday. LETTKB FROM H00DT0WN. Farmers Uneasy?Sermon by Rev. Mr. Thaclter?Working on the Roads. Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. Hoodtown, March 11.?The farmers are beginning to get "blue" over getting so little farm work done. Nearly every one took advantage of the few days last week when it was dry enough to plow. They have not been idle, however, as most of them have their guano hauled, which is at least some help toward the crop, especially as quite a large quantity will be used this season. Some land has been cleared, and from all appearances there will be no reduction in the acreage of cotton, if not air actual increase. Mrs. A. E. Feemster and two childern? Ella and ClutT?returned home yesterday afternoon after spending a few days with relatives at Blacksburg. Mrs. B. E. Feemster is visiting the family of Mr. R. R. Gamble, at Blacksburg, Mr. J. T. Plexico returned home from Catawba college a little over a week ago. He will engage this season in the occupation "appertaining to" a "horny-handed 3on of toil." Mr. G. E. Hood, of Gaffney, was over last week attending to some business. Mr. John J. Wallace returned on Tuesday from a business trip to Union county, where he had been for several days. Rev. J. H. Thacker will preach a special sermon on "Christian Education," at Shady Grove, on the third Sabbath in this month at 11 o'clock a. m. He will endeavor to have some prominent educator to present some up-to-date ideas on the subject if the arrangement can be made. This subject is claiming the most earnest consideration of many Christian men and women at this time, when a clash between state and denominational colleges seems imminent. The subject should be at least of sufficient importance to justify a large congregation in coming out to hear something of greater or lesser interest to every parent. In spite of all the mud acid slush, and a number of minor incidents, such as getting stuck in the mud occasionally, etc., our citizens are only taking sufficient interest in the question of good roads to put in a day or two working some of the roads, which, like the convict labor, sometimes makes bad matters worse in extremely wet weather like that recently experienced. Voce. Situation In Crete.?The reply of Greece to the ultimatum of the powers last Monday, was followed by the appearance on Tuesday morning of a number of British and Italian transports off Canea. The transports were loaded with soldiers. Considerable fighting has been going on betweeu the Cretan insurgents and the Moslem forces; but as yet there has been no collision between the forces of the Greek government and the powers. Neither has war been declared between Greece aud Turkey. Still, however, the situation is extremely critical. CominiHRionK Revoked. Governor Ellerbe has published a proclamation revoking the commissions of all dispensary constables on March 12. The action is preliminary to a reorganization of the dispensary force. This proclamation does not affect the commission of State Detective Newbold. LOCAL AFFAIRS. INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. T. B. McClain?Talks to you again about the merits of Masury's Railroad paints wbicb he claims to be the best paint on the market. The price of these paints is 91.25 per gallon. He will sell you Shellac at $2 per gallon?half the old price. Linseed oil at 45 cents per gallon. ABOUT PEOPLE. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Withers, of Blacksburg, are visiting telatives and friends in Yorkville. Miss Pearl Payseur. of Lancaster, and Miss Lorine Hudson, of Bennettsville, are the guests of Miss Annis O'Leary. Miss Ophelia Davidson is at home from ronverse colleze. recuDeratine from an attack of fever. DAMAGE IN TRANSIT. Among the acts passed at the recent session of the general assembly, the following is of especial interest to business men generally: Section 1. That from and after the apSroval of this act, all common carriers oing business in this state shall be required to pay for or refuse to pay for all loss, breakage, or damage from breakage, damage or Toss of articles shipped over the lines of said common carriers, within sixty days from the time a claim for the said articles so lost, broken or damaged Bhall be made. | Sec. 3. That in case the said common I carrier shall not pay or refuse to pay said claim for said loss, breakage or damage | as set out in section 1 of this act within the sixty days therein provided for, then the said common carrier shall be liable for the su m of fifty dollars for each offence as penalty, in addition to the amount of said loss or damage, to be collected by the claimant in any court having jurisdiction i of the same. [ Sec. 4. All acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act be, and the same are hereby, repealed. PARTS OF COUNTIES. Section 7 of the act providing "for the formation of new counties, aud the changing of boundary lines," has been amended and approved so as to read as follows: Section 7. Whenever the citizens of any section of one county desire to be incorporated within the limits of an adjoining county, they snail me a pennon who tue governor to that effect, stating the area proposed to be cut off. from what county, and to what county added, and the two counties as proposed to be changed would still meet all the constitutional requirements, signed by one-third of the qualified electors residing in the area sought to be cut off. Upon the filing of'said petitiou the same procedure shall be had as in the formation of new counties, as provided in sections 1, 2, 3,4 and 5 herein : Provided, when there is no established polling place or voting place in the area proposed to be cut offr the petitioners may name a voting place or places in their petition, and in such case the governor shall, in bis order of election, designate the place or places named in the petition as the voting place or places, ana managers of election shall be appoiuted therefor, and all electors otherwise qualified shall be allowed to vote at such voting place named in said order as is most convenient, as legally as if their registration certificates called for that place by name. i GETTING THE NEWS. The special dispatch received by The EJnquirer from Mr. August Kohn, last Tuesday, saved Sheriff Logan the ex- ' pens? of a bootless trip to Columbia. It was after the receipt of the first message from Lexington, that the sheriff got 1 instructions from the governor to go to Columbia, and notwithstanding the sec- < ond message from Lexington announcing that a mistake had been made, on ac- 1 count of the peremptory nature of the I governor's telegram, there was reason to 1 believe his excellency bad more positive < information, and under the circumstan- < ces there was nothing to do but to obey. ' So this is where the telegram to The < Enquirer came in. It indicated that the information that had been received 1 by the governor was the same that had already been received by the sheriff, and 1 resulted in further telegraphic correspon 1 dence which proved that such was really 1 the case. The governor said so, and told 1 the sheriff not to start until he was cer- < tain. Although all the daily papers in the state and some of the weeklies announced the circumstance of the Lexington capture on Wednesday morning, The Enquirer was the only one which had the story down correctly, announced the mistake and said that the man arrested was not Reese. THE CLUB CONTEST. The Enquirer's premium club contest came to a eloge last Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, in accordance with the advertised terms. The largest list returned and paid for was 203 names by Mr. P. W. Love of Yorkville. Mr. Love is thus entitled to the buggy offered as the first premium. The second largest list returned and paid for, was 74 names, by Mr. G. W. Knox, of Clover, and to Mr. Knox, accordingly, is awarded the two-horse wagon. The largest list of new subscribers was 47, returned and paid for by Mr. P. W. Love, who is thus also entitled to the award of the organ. Mr. Love was followed close after by Dr. W. Anderson, of Blacksburg, who returned and paid for 39 new names. The clubmakers who returned more than 40 and less than 60 names, were: W. H. Crook, Dr. W. Anderson, John S. Meek. Those who returned more than 30 and less than 40, were W. McG. Bailey and W. S. Leslie. The only name in the "more than 20 and less than 30" class is that of Mr. R. L. Wallace. The following returned 10 and less than 20: T. W. Scoggins, G. L. Suggs, Joe ?jj? * r:? tt? u~... J>1. Willtesiues, ivillic anisuaw, * John L. Davies, W. J. Caveny, Green I Siniril, S. L. Milling, R. J. W. Moss, W. t 0. Glover. < The following are in the class of less t than 10 and more than G: 0. C. Hughes, c W. T. Davidson, Julius A.. Hope, John 1 II. ltoddey, R. K. Seaborn, Haskell Gar- t roll, II. W. Thomson, Miss Lou Ashe, 1 T. W. Jackson, R. C. Jackson, Raymond < McClaiu, S. S. Glenn. t The following returned more than 3 > and loss than G : J. R. Gettys, Dr. M. W. s White, John J. Smith, R. B. Taylor, t J. I). Hamilton, J. X. Roberts, A. E. 1 Love, T. J. Sadler, J. X. Russell, Jno. s R. Gettys. t ( The total number of new names re- * turned under the competiori was 271, and ' the aggregate number of new and old < names returned is considerable larger < than has been the case in any similar con- t test for several years past. t Wo feel under especial obligations to 1 our clubmakers for their zeal and energy, and hereby beg leave to return our thanks. By comparison of the list above with our prospectus, each clubmaker may see at a glance between what premiums he has the choice, and as soon as possible after wq are notified of that choice, the premiums will be procured by us and turned over. The clubmakers who have not already done so, are requested to indicate their respective prefereuces at their earliest oonvenience. IS THE JURY LEGAL ? The legality of the present jury is a question that might come up at the next term of the courts of general sassions and common pleas. Whether or not there will be any trouble, of course depends on whether or not anybody shall raise a question. Here is the situation. The required number of names from each township was put in the jury box dnrimr tho month of Jannarv. in accord ance with the law, by the chairmen of the respective boards of township commissioners, acting as a board of jury commissioners. At the time the names were placed in the box, Cherokee township was a part of York county, and, of course, Cherokee township names were put in the box along with the rest. Failure to put in Cherokee names while Cherokee was still a part of York county, would have been illegal and sufficient ground for the granting of a motion to quash the venire. During the session of the general assembly just closed, Cherokee township was cut off from York county; but there was no provision for the taking of the names of Cherokee citizens out of the York county jury box, and when the clerk, sheriff, treasurer and auditor went about the work of drawing the jury, they had, of course, to draw it from the list as prepared. There was no authority for the throwing out of Cherokee names, and the Cherokee names went along with the rest as drawn. To have left Cherokee names out of the box originally, would have been illegal, to have failed to draw these names would have been illegal, and now since the names are drawn, and the names are of those who are no longer citizens of York county, it is a question as to whether their service on a York county jury would be legal. If all the Cherokee jurors put in their appearance and none 01 tne lawyers mane any question as to tbe legality of the jury, of course, all will go well. In tbe event there is a motion to quasb tbe venire, it is not improbable that Judge Buchanan may find a way out of tbe difficulty; but, under any circumstances, especially from a legal standpoint, tbe situation is interesting. . TO BRIDGE THE CATAWBA. Tbe building of a bridge across Catawba river is now the great question before the people of York county, and from all appearances it is going to continue a question until the bridge is built. This fact there is not the slightest reason to doubt, for the people of Fort MilJ, at least, are thoroughly in earnest, and when these people once set their minds upon a thing that is right, they never let go until they have achieved their desire. Altbongb the report in The Enquirer of Wednesday, of the bridge discussion of Tuesday, was complete as far as it went, on account of the fact that the matter was not disposed of until lees than an hour of the time it was necessary for the paper to go to press, tbe proceedings were not nearly as full as the importance of the question demands. There is nothing to jo, therefore, under the circumstances, but to present a more complete synopsis if the proceedings. The principal argument \n behalf of the bridge, as already reported, was made by Rev. Dr. J. H. Tbornwell. He desired to appeal to the board, he said, as practical business men, and what he had to present was a plain business proposition. He described Fort Mill township as the "cut Dff"?cut off from Lancaster, cut off from North Carolina, and cut off from York jounty, of which it is a part. Next he x>ok up the inconvenience of gettiug icrosH the river. In times of high water, It was impossible, except on foot over i narrow plank, on the railroad bridge, ind in times of ordinary low water, on iccount of the fact that there is only one ivire ferry on the river for miles, and none of the other ferries are reliable, to ?et across it is often necessary to travel many miles out of the way. On this account, citizens of Fort Mill dreaded start for Yorkville in a buggy in ;he hope of getting back the same day. To make the trip by rail, for the purpose )f transacting official business, he explained, required the consumption of .bree days of time and the expenditure something like 810. One of the three lays was lost by reason of the fact that acjording to schedules, the traveler does lot arrive in the evening until the public ifflces are about ready to close, and he must leave in the morning before they ire open. It was here that Dr. Thornveil related several dangerous experiences with which he had met in crossing he river, and then he exclaimed that if he people generally only realized the leeds of the people of Fort Mill townihip, he believed that they would say, vith one accord, that the bridge should le built. "We are not asking you for a million dollars," he said. "We are not isking you for 8100,000 or any other great imount. We have gotten an expert estimate to show that the work will cost less ban 89,000; but that is not the question. tVe are citizens of York county; that bridge is a necessity, and I tell you, sir, hat we are entitled to it no matter what t costs." Continuing, Dr. Thornwell said hat he was not there to ask the board to mild a steel bridge, or any other paricular kind of a bridge. All that he ask>d for was a bridge of some kind, and his he assured the board that the people >f Fort Mill were determined to have, [f the board did not see fit to give it to hem, they would go down into their jockets and help themselves as best they :ould. He believed the construction of ho bridge was a work in which the vhole county was interested, and it ihould be built at public expense. It was rue that Fort Mill township was to be jenefitted most; but what would benefit i part, would necessarily help the whole. )n the question of right, Dr. Thorn well laid that Fort Mill township paid in the leighborhood of one-tenth of the taxes ?1' the county, and had never beforo askid for anything of the kind. Ho recited he fact that his people had paid tajces on he narrow gauge railroad bonds unconiilainingly, although they did not derive other than indirect benefit, and be thought that others should be willing to pay the comparatively small amount necessaray for the construction of this bridge in the same manner. Although he did not propose to enter at length into the question of location until after the question of building the bridge bad been settled, he would say that there were three sites under contention. One was at Dinkins's ferry ; one at Neely's ferry; and the other at Harris's ferry. Extremes are always wrong, fie said, ana as n arris s ierry is between the other two locationa, he thought that was about the right place. It would benefit most people there. In addition to the advantage as to the matter of expense at Harris's ferry, Harris's ferry was closer by two miles to Rock Hill than Dinkin's ferry. When Dr. Thornwell concluded, Mr. Wilkersou desired to know how many ti mes the river got up during the year. Dr. Thornwell replied that it got up whenever there was a sudden heavy rain. Mr. Wilkerson said this was also the case ? with Broad river; but, usually, under such circu instances, it was only a matter of a few hours until the river could be crossed again. It was here that Major White read the petition from citizens of Rock Hill and Ebenezer, requesting that action on the bridge matter be postponed until the next meeting of the board of county co mmissioners. The petition, as already s tated, was signed by A. E. Smith, chairman, and W. A. Fewell, secretary. Dr. Thornwell said that both of these ge ntlemen were men of the highest standi ng and character. Mr. Fewell was an elder in bis church, and a man whose opinions were always entitled to the moot serous consideration. He desired to say nothing that would detract in the leaut from either gentleman. He could not say anything of the kind if he would, and would not if be could?both were leading, and substantial citizens, in whom he bad the utmost confidence* and for whom he entertained the highest respect; but, at t be same time, be could see no occasion for postponement. The matter had already been discussed until everybody understood it, and further delay was uunecess ary. "We want that bridge for our " ' ' * - ?'A oldA llffuh d eecenaania, 01 cuhiw ; uuv n? <uow ??? t o enjoy the pleasure of walking across it ourselves*" [Laughter.] Mr. J. W. Ardrey bad not heard'the remarks of Dr. Thornweli, and went over much of the same ground with great force. Among other things, he explained that the most direct route between Hock Hill and Fort Mill was at Sturgia's ^ shoals, about half way between Harris's and Dinkins's ferry; but all along there the bottoms are flat and wide, and a bridge would be useless in times of high water. He was satisfied that Harris's ferry was the most practicable location. He insisted that language was inadequate to convey to auyone not otherwise acquainted with the situation, a comprehensive idea of the neoessity for the bridge. Then he went on to show how Fort Mill township was cut ofif from its . neighbors on the outside, and especially from Yorkville, and showed the great inconvenience and loss that often resulted as a consequence. In the afternoon, D. E. Finley, Esq*, appeared before the board to explain the powers of the county board of commissioners in the premises. He said that the two importantqnestlons were: 1st, the necessity for buildiDgthe bridge,* and 2d, the ,1? ?a nau fnr it Ha aoiucy ui tuo wuuuj thought the bridge was a necessity; bat that was a matter that was in the discretion of the connty board. It woald have been better, perhaps, if the question had been raised some six weeks ago, while the legislature was in session, and the necessary funds could have been provided ' for either by means of a bond issue, or by provision in the tax levy. But still, the question is entirely wituin the discretion of the board It has jurisdiction over all ordinary county matters. The building of a 9100 bridge across a creek is an ordinary county matter, and in a like manner is the building of a bridge across the river. The only difference is that the river bridge is on a larger scale. And not only this, there is a way open for the building of the bridge if the commissioners see fit. If they do not see their way clear to pay for the entire work in one year, they can extend payments over a period of three or four years. To pay the whole amount in one year, would require a levy of about 14 mills; but to extend , payments over a period four years, would ' require a levy of only 42 one-hundredths of one mill each year. That the board has the right to make the contract, I am positive; and the levy can be made each year to pay part indebtedness on ordinary county fun^. The principal question, therefore, for the board to settle, "is the proposed bridge a necessity ?" Major White asked Mr. Finley if he was speaking in the capacity of an attorney or of a private citizen. Mr. Finley said that he would not say anything as an ' attorney that be would not be willing to say as a private citizen, nor would he say anything as a private citizen, that he would not say as an attorney. He had not been employed to come before the board as an attorney, however. He was ' there only as a private citizen, and because of the interest he felt in the affairs ' of the county. Mr. Ardrey took occasion to say that the people of Fort Mill had employed no attorneys in the case. They were pleading their own cause purely on the merits of the case. Mr. W. S. Creighton, of Rock Hill, was present and explained that the petition that had been presented for postpone- < ment of the bridge matter, referred only to location. So far as be knew, the people were in favor of the bridge. All the arguments being in, and the case handed over to the board, Mr. Brice 4 suggested inquiringly: "I reckon they don't want to go into executive session ?" "No; not that I know of," replied Supervisor Culp. Mr. Brice then 3tated that to get the matter properly before the board, ?io would move that the petition for the bridge granted. Mr. Riddle seconded Mr. Brice's motion. . Major White said that he was not opposed to the building of the bridge; but he was rather afraid that it might interfere with the proposed road work. "Seriously, though," continued Major ? White, "if Mr. Brice will amend his motion so as to provide for the erection of the bridge 'when the way be clear,' I will favor it." Mr. Brice insisted that the way was already clear. There was nothing to prevent the board from going ahead and