Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-07-13

moulding of Keene's plaster. The
several spacious windows are OF
French design, the panes Of glass be-
ing very small-a direct contrast to
the large window panes which have
been so popular for several years.
Electrical fixtures in the auditorium
are beautiful and correspond artisti-
cally with the other shades. Several
chandeliers are suspended from the
ceiling, as we'll as from the walls. When
the lights are turned on the audito-
rum presents a soft, durable glow
which Is beyond description.
The auditorium seats ESQ people.
The floor is inclined and there is no
excuse for crowding and pushing.
which was an Objectionable feature Of
the old building. Almost half Of this
handsome auditorium Is reserved for
the use of court officials, lawyers, etc.
A prettily finished rail which Is enter
ed by gates, divides this section from
the $50 seats to be used by spectators.
At the extreme rear Of the audito-
rum IS. the judges platform. It Is
slightly elevated and Is finished In
pretty green color. The judges chair
Is a massive one Of the finest upAoi-
stored leather. In front Of the judges
bench Is the desk Of the clerk Of the
court. This also like the desk of the
presiding officer, Is Of green.
On each side Of the enclosure are
Jury cages. These cages are equipped
with revolving chairs, the most COM
Portable to be had. An iron rail en-
closes each Of the cages. Other fur
niture in the room consists Of NOV
able cages Of witnesses. The prison.
er's dock, in direct contrast to former
custom, Is built on the outside OF the
bar. The floor inside this enclosure
is covered with green linoleum.
Back Of the courtroom is a small
room for the use Of the stenographer.
On the same side Is consultation
room for the use of attorneys and
their clients. On the other side of the
building and connecting with the
courtroom Is a private room for the
use Of the judge. This room Is well
ries, including a lavatory and toilet.
There Is also q lavatory and toilet on
this second floor for the use OF the
court.
On the third floor Of the building
are two jury rooms. These rooms,
which contain desks and chairs, are
connected with a small hall, in which
will be stored cots for the use Of the
jury in case Of long drawn-out delib-
erations.
In the basement are the public toi-
lets and lavatories-one for the use
Of whites, and the other for the ben
eft Of negroes. The large furnace Is
also on this floor and there are quite
cupied. They will probably be rented
out for various uses until the time
comes when they will be needed for
the county's business.
There are many interesting features
in connection with the construction
and arrangement Of the building.
One of these is the electric lighting
system. BY means Of a single switch
every light can be turned of and on.
An index at each switchboard tells
how to cut off individual lights.
Throughout the building are numer-
Gus cuspidors. Under each cuspidor
Is a rubber mat calculated to protect
the floor Every corridor and toilet
in the building is finished with Eng
lish vein and Georgia marble. The
building Is heated throughout by
steam and the radiators in the rooms
are all finished in gold. There Is
symmetry in color in every particlar.
For instance, the locks on the doors,
the door plates and all are Of mission
finish--the same as the metal furnish
ings and electrical fixtures. In each
room Of any Importance there Is a
commodious fireplace for use In case
the furnace should go wrong.
Another feature Of the building Is the
windows in the offices Of the clerk.
treasurer and auditor. The frames
are Of heavy metal and the panes are
encased in strong wire, window pro-
lection that is not surpassed by that
Of any bank in the state.
The roof Of the building Is Of the
finest material known to modern ar
chitecture. It is Of a reddish color
and the material is Spanish tile, strict
ly flreproof, copper valleyed with
copper trimmings and is said by ex.
perts to be one Of the finest pieces OF
workmanship in the state. Taken all
in all this new building Is indeed a
handsome structure, source OF
pride to the present citizenship OF
York and one which bids fair to meet
all requirements for generations to
come.