Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-19

Grams, TO be held In JacKSonVllle, fla,
according to announcement by Gen.
Bennett H. Young, commander-in-
chief of the organization. General
Young was In Jacksonville to confer
with committees in charge of arrange
ments for the reunion. Present plans
which were heartily indorsed by the
commander-in chief, provide that all
veterans be afforded accommodations
in hotels, lodging houses and private
residences, and that the customary
tent camping grounds be abolished.
Spartanburg special of Wednesday
to Greenville News: Sensational de-
velopments in connection with the dis
barment proceedings against Charles
P. Sims, the Spartanburg attorney,
were promised by Mr.. Sims last night
during a brief visit to the city. He
has been in Atlanta since before the
disbarment proceedings were institut-
ed and returned to Spartanburg sole
ly to accept service of the papers in
the disbarment case. Mr.. Sims called
at Sheriff w. j. Whites Office, was
served with the complaint against him
and took the next train back to At
lanta. In speaking of the case Mr..
Sims said revenge was the motive of
the prosecutors who included men
whose names did not appear in the
records. He expressed confidence in
his ability to disprove the charges
and confuse his accusers. Mr.. Sims
said in the short time he had been In
Atlanta he had built up a fine prac-
tice and had twenty-five cases pend
ing in. the courts.
President Wilson has found 1t
necessary. to administer a. severe re-
buke to the. Caraboa club, the condi-
tions Of eligibility to membership in
which are holding a commission In
the army or navy, and having served
two years or more in the Philippines
The president was some time ago
made an honorary member. Last week
the club gave a dinner In Washing
ton and INDUCED In hits and filings at
the Filipinos. One Of the songs sung
was based on the idea that the only
way to civilize the Filipinos was by
means Of Krag rifles. There was con-
siderable criticism Of the administra-
tions attitude to the Filippinos, and
the whole affair was of such nature
as to incur the great displeasure of
the president, who withdrew his hon
orary membership. Secretary of the
Navy Daniels issued an order requir-
ing officers of the navy to quit the
organization or the service. and Sec
retary of War Garrison is also much
displeased Members of the club are
now making profuse apologies as to
the whole affair.
Washington, December II: Spirit
ed debate in the house today marked
the beginning of consideration OF the
bill for a government-own railway
in Alaska. Advocates Of the measure
hn mr.
build 733 miles Of railroad from the
southern coast of Alaska to the rich
coal fields In the interior. Its oppo-
nents argued that the cost would be
much greater than the territories
committee had estimated and the
game was not worth the CANDLE" The
debate Is to be resumed next Wednes-
day. unless congress has adjourned
for the Christmas holidays in the
charge Of the bill expect vote with
out delay Representative Houston of
Tennessee, chairman of the Terri
tories committee, and Representative
Lenroot Of Wisconsin, led the fight for
the measure Mr.. Houston said bond
issue of $S5,O00,OO0 would meet the
cost Of the undertaking. Represent
ative Lenroot declared that Alaska's
present railroads were dominated by
the SO-CdlleU 1uSSclliicllt 1hlCiC CSbS.
Am agreement to vote on the final
passage of the administration curren-
CIV bill ION the legislative day of Fri
day, December 10" was reached in the
senate last Wednesday. The agree
ment provides that debate Thursday
and Friday be limited to Is minutes
for each senator upon each amend
ment or upon the bill itself. While the
nf fn6aV over
into Saturday, it is the expectation OF
senate: leaders that the bill Will be
passed before midnight tonight. II i'm
portant amendments are pending
that time, however, a recess may De
taken until tomorrow morning. Demo
cratic Leader Underwood OF the house
was in conference with senate leaders
Wednesday" in preparation for the final
stages Of congressional action on the
currency measure. 1t was thought that
but two days would be taken for the
completion Of the bill in the joint con-
ference committee. House leaders
have kept in close touch with all
changes made by the senate, and they
expect President Wilson's signature to
be attached to the measure before
Christmas The big task Of organiZ-
ing a Federal reserve board, and Great
ing the vast system Of regional banks
will then begin.
Preside, Texas, December IS: An
exchange of shots between Mexican
and American soldiers on the Ameri-
can side two miles west of Preside to-
day resulted in the death of Luis Or
ozco, q Federal regular from the army
of General Mercado. The MeXicans
fred the first shots. Orozco, who liV-
ed several hours, admitted after be-
ing shot that he and his companion
had crossed the border with note
and that when halted by American
sentries they fired. AS soon as the
shooting became known at United
States army headquarters a warning
was sent to the Federal commander
that the incident must not be repeat
ed. According to eye-witnesses, the
American soldiers on duty near the
place where the shooting occurred
were informed that Federal soldlers
were hiding in a hut 300 yards from
the river on the American side. The
Americans went to investigate. Two
Mexicans rushed from the hut ana
started toward the river. The patrol
called to them to halt. The only an
swer was a shot. Then the Americans
returned the fire and one OF the Fed
erals dropped. The other continued
firing as he ran.
A sweeping declaration in favor OF
the principal of governmental owner
ship of telephone and telegraph lines
and an assertion that the postal ser
vice now is elf-supporting for the
first time since 1888, are features oil
the annual report of Postmaster Gen
eral Burleson transmitted to congress
last Wednesday. Concerning the ac-
quisition of telephone and telegraph
lines. Postmaster General Burleson
saws that the government has demon J.
strated its capacity to conduct public
utilities, and from his present infor-
nation he is inclined clearly to the
taking. over by the postoffice depart
ment of the telegraph lines and, pos
sibly, also, of the telephone lines. Dis
cussing that the postmaster genera
says: "A study Of the constitutional
purposes of the postal establishment
leads to the conviction that the post,
Office department should have control
over all means of the communication
of intelligence. The first telegraph
line in this country was maintained
and operated as a part of the postal
service, and it is to be regretted that
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