Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-01-27

bales last year, 1854 bales in 1911,
III .O79 bales in 1910 and 232,510 bales
in 1908. The number OF Sea Island
cotton bales included were 76,1S2 COM
pared with 70,758 bales last year, 1O9,-
S67 bales in 1912 and 92,191 bales In
1909.
The people Of Anderson county are
going to be given an opportunity 10
vote on the question OF issuing S30O,-
600 of county bonds for good roads, II
the general assembly will pass bill
that has been drafted and which will
be presented by the county delegation
today. The proposed bill provides that
$500, 900 Of five per cent bonds, II that
much be necessary, be issued ana SOLO
for improving the roads or the coun,
ty. The bonds will be SOLD as the roao
work is accomplished thus making
savings in interest. 1t is believed that
such a bond issue can be financed
with only a mill and one-half levy, the
money to be received from this tax be-
ing sufficient to pay the annual inter
est amounting to $4,000 and set aside
about $500 annually for a sinking
f,Ind which will be used in redeeming
the bonds. The money to be derived
from the proposed bond issue will be
placed in the hands OF the county
treasurer and will be paid out In the
same manner as the regular FUNDS OF
the county are disbursed. It Will De
handled by the county commissioners
and the supervisor.
- chihuahua, Mexico, January 20:
What will be the fortune OF Gen. Fran
cisco Villas army Of $4,000 or more
rebels when they pass south OF Iorre-
ON into the Central States OF Mexico,
received serious consideration by the
rebel leaders today. That the rebels
win take Torreon, they have every con-
fidence. Heretofore the activities OF
General Villas army have been con-
fined chiefly to what was regarded as
rebel territory and rebel victories nave
been achieved against federals cut on
from communication and from their
base Of supply. Unlimited supplies
were at the service OF the rebels In tne
north. Southwark, conditions are
changed. Important cities, such as
Zacatecas, Aguas Cahentes ana san
Iuis Potosi, have Federal garr1sons
snnplied both with rations and ammu-
milton direct from Mexico City. More
over. communication and railroad IA
cilities for shifting Federal troops are
available. The Federal strongholds
thus are more closely knit and can
reinforce each other more readily than
thew could in the north. Another con-
sideration before General Villa con.
Germs the possible attitude OF people OF
the Central States toward an inVading
rebel army. In the north General VII
Ia has had little difficulty in rallying
the nom combatants to his side. south
of Torreon are great deserts TO whlch
water will have to be carried In some
Instances for 100 miles. The deserts
also are devoid of cattle and the rebels
will have to depend for relief on such
towns as they leave in the rear.
Some of the charges that form the
basis of the proposed impeachment OF
Judge Speer on which positive testi-
mony has been adduced from witnesses
making oath of overt acts, are as rol-
lows: A violation Of the law In draw
ing iuries. A violation Of mandate
of the supreme court OF the united
States. Corrupt and unwarranted use
of his official authority in using court
officials who were paid by the govern
ment as private servants without rem
dering any service to the government
Oppressive and corrupt conduct in al
lowing dissipation Of assets Of bank
ruptcy estates by the employment OF
unnecessary officials and the payment
of excessive fees. Oppressive and cor
rupt abuses Of granting orders ap-
pointing receivers for property WIN
out notice to the owners and without
cause. resulting in great loss to
the party. Oppressi' e and corrupt
abuse Of authority in refusing to
allow the dismissal OF litigation
thereby permitting relatives and IA
yorites to profit by the receipt OF large
fees. Improper, II not corrupt, ABUSE
of authority in taking or causing to be
nnllrt 1nn0
his private use. Oppressive conduct
in entertaining matters beyond ms
jurisdiction, fining parties and the
like. Unlawful and oppressive conouct
in defying the mandate OF the circuit
court of appeals. Oppressive conduct
in allowing money to remain on de-
post without interest in banks In
which relatives or friends were inter,
ested. Attempted bribery OF ofticia!
appointed to act as custodian. use OF
drugs impairing his mental facultles.
General nepotism and favoritism.
BY a vote Of 46 to the United
States senate last Saturday afternoon
passed the Alaska railway bill direct
ing the president to purchase or con-
struct 1000 miles Of railroad in Alas
ka. at a cost not to exceed $40,000,0 900.
Fifteen Republicans and Senator Poin-
dexter, Progressive, voted for the bill.
Senators Bacon, Hoke Smith and Will
liams, Democrats, voted against II.
The bill places upon the president re-
sponsibility for the selection OF the
route from tidewater to the interior OF
Alaska, and the construction, equip
ment and operation or leasing Of such
lines as he may construct or buy TO
constitute this route. The broadest
powers are conferred upon the presi-
dent in carrying out his duties. the
bill provides for redemption fund
into which shall be paid rs per cent of
all moneys derived from the sale Of
public lands in Alaska or Of the coal
or mineral contents. Machinery util-
lied in the construction Of the Panama
canal is made available for the con-
struction work Unavailing efforts
were made to reduce the $4000O,O0O
appropriation for the work. Senator
Hoke Smith sought to have the appro-
priation reduced to $25,0OO,OOO, ana
Senator Smoot to $35,OOO,OOO. Other
amendments defeated were those for
government steamship lines to Alaska,
for the sale Of Alaska coal at cost to
Pacific coast points, and for limiting
the construction to one main line. The
bill was amended to require the SEN
ate's APPROVAL Of the appointment OF
civil engineers receiving more than
$4,000 a year; to forbid any payment
for the good will Of existing railways;
giving injured employees the right to
sue the government, and limiting the
governments defense to those provid-
ed for in the Federal employers liabil-
ity law Of 1908. A similar bill is pend
ing in the house.
Panama, Jan. %: Colonel George
w. Goethals, chief engineer OF the
Panama canal. recently was tenderei
the position Of police commissioner OF
New York city by Mayor Mitchell, and
in reply to a letter sent him by the
mayor, through George w. Perkins,
signified his willingness to accept the
post under certain conditions. These
conditions were that he should be per-
mitted to remain on the isthmus until
the canal is completed and in success
full operation, and that he be given
complete control over the police de-
partment. Colonel Goethals, in his
letter to Mayor Mitchell, said that un-
der no circumstances would he accept
the commissionership unless these
conditions were agreed to. He added
that he would still be an army officer
after his work here was completed
and that he would not resign in order
to accept Mayor MitchePs Offer but
would take the position If President
Wilson gave him permission to retire.
Na1o-o1 I'M or ad that he OnnSt