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. VOLUME LVII, NUMBER 38. NEWBERRY, S. C., FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1921. * TWICE A WEEK, $2.00 A YEAR I THIN GRAY LINE I. FORMS ONCE MORE ( DAUGHTERS AND SONS HONOR J HEROES CF THE SIXTIES. Many Vacant Places?School Children Strew Pathway WitU Flow? i > i r j * er? Address Dy uv. rrteu. < On Tuesday morning:, May 10th, ' a large assemblage gathered in Newberry to again honor the memory of ^ those gallant soldiers of the Confed- ^ eracy who have passed to the great beyond, and to pay a tribute of love and respect to the fast thinning ranks of those who remain with us yet a little longer. * J It is a beautiful custom in Newber- j j ry to have the school children participate in the memorial services, and " before the exercises in the opera house th6 Confederate monument; was decorated with wreaths borne by j the children. Th?* pupils from the Boundary Street and Speers Street j schools marched in bodies to the mon- ' _ ument and they presented a lovely ! l q picture?the manly boys and ?he .w r if V> di > wVlito miHflv Cll4ts I UdliiLJ gll lO 111 Wlbu nuivv unuvij | and white shoes, bearing wreaths of j * magnolia leaves and roses and other j flowers. The wreaths were placed upon the monument by Prof. 0. B. ; Cannon and Prof. J. L. Keitt. The monument when entirely covered with the masses of flowers was beautiful. After the decoration of the ? monument "America" was sung, being led by Mrs. E. B. Setzler. The children ^hen marched to Boyce street,the right of the old court house, and stood in line on, either side of the street, forming an i aisle through which the, 97 veterans passed, led by Mr. Robert T. Caldwell , 2 bearing the flag of the Confederacy. J * Their patkpijr was strewn with roses e and thsy were cheered as they pass-,e > ed along. This w&i indeed a t<$uch- * ing scene. The .veterans proceeded to the op- * v * ' ii" ' e era house and xhev and their wives ? 1+-" ' I moT?D ffivon T^RprVftd SGatS. "vi,v a*~ ? i The platform was tastefully and . appropriately dccotdted with pot' N plants, ..cut flowers and flags, the red , and white colors of the United Daugh- i ters of the Confederacy prevailing, j The three main flagfe used were the j Confederate flag wfth the inscription,: "James D. Nance Camp No. 336, U. C. V., Newberry, S. C."; the | U. D. C. flag, and the United c Stateafflag. In the center was a ta- ^ ble bearing a large basket of beautiful red roses tied with red and white .c ribbons. Seated on the platform were Mr. p Z. F. Wright, master of ceremonies, ( Dr. C. A. Freed, speaker of the day, Mr. Robert T. Caldwell, Mr. M. M. Buford, the officers of the U. D. C., a special chorus, and others who were * to take part in the program. 1 , "Dixie," that ever inspiring song of * the South, was sung by the chorus, * with Miss Mazie Dominick at the j i TI, ic* woe 1 h\7 SpTin- . 1 X HIS >100 ivuvn vu UJ I ture reading from the 107tl) Psalm ^ and prayer by Dr. Freed. The next 1 number was the hymn, "How Firm a ( Foundation," sung by the chorus. { Mr. M. M. Buford called the roll of ( veterans who have died during the past year and the audience stood as * the names were called. At the con- j elusion a bugle in the distance sounded taps. The following are the vet- j1 erans who have passed since last Memorial day: G. M. Oxner, died July 18, 1920; ^ John A. Enlow, August 44; Rhaney i, ~ * * * -o T) ;? j4 Witt, Septemoer o; James x>. neagm,; < September 9; T. Preston Pitts, Octo-i( ber 30; G. C. Haltiwanger, Novem-j j ber 25; John S. Ruff, December 13; < Rev. Z. W. Bedenbaugh, Jan. 17; Col. George Johnstone, March 8; < t Col. L. P. Miller, March 30; John C.:( Sligh, April 16; Nathan B. Hunter, j May 9. ; "Carry Me Back to Ole Virginy,",} was tenderly sung by a quartette j COllipuacu ui 1/1. uuiin xj. uv?.ivM , Mrs. S. J. Derrick, Miss Caroline |l Cromer and Prof. 0. B. Cannon Mrs. W. E. Xeel, in behalf of the ] Calvin Crozier chapter and the ' Dickert-Schumpert chapter, in a gra-! < cious manner extended a greeting to ] the veterans and their wives, speak- j ing of the pride we have for our illus- j. 1 *A ^ f Ka ' 1 trious Heritage <*uu tailing vjii wiv j i people of Newberry to make this the j most memorable day in the history of '1 Newberry jl An especially good number of the program was the song, "Bonnie Blue Flag," by the Children of the Confederacy. This was sung by six girls and is they sang others representing the liffovflTif .QrmtViP-rn stntps marched to ,11X1^1 V11W UVMViiV* *i wv??v?-v - :he front of the platform in the order :>f the secession of the states. In presenting Dr. C. A. Freed, the speaker of the occasion, Mr. Wright spoke of his regret that Miss Mildred Rutherford of Athens, Ga., had been anable at the last moment to be present and make the address as had been irst planned, but that Newberry was fortunate in having one of her own citizens, Dr. C. A. Freed wno has re:ently come to Newberry, to make the iddress. Dr. Freed is a gifted and eloquent speaker ,.nd it was a rare treat to lear him on this occasion. He, himself, the son of a Confederate soldier, lis whole being is imbued with a love :or the Confederacy ana tne princi)les for which it stood. He spoke )f the recollections of his early childlood and of the war stories told to lim by his soldier father. He said hat the heroism and courage of these loldiers in their struggle for a lost ause had made an impress never to >e removed upon the nation, and that ve would always cherish the memory >f the sacrifice of these veterans who 'ought because of the conviction of he righteousness of their principles. They have left to us a priceless legacy >f unswerving devotion to principles vhich they believed to be true. He nentioned the fact that those who did lot own slaves fought side by side vith those who owned them, for the jrinciple of the rights of states and heir interpretation of the constituion. He reviewed the reconstrucion period, telling of the adversities ind sufferings through which uur teople passed, and of how these vetran's came home to be pioneer buildrs of a new South which has risen riumphant. At the conclusion of the address ?r. Wright announced that the preoM+o+Jrm nf thp medal from the ^IIVUVIVH v/ )rayton Rutherford chapter to the ligh school student in the tenth grade naking the best examination on Confederate history would then take >lace. Dr. Freed, in a happy manler, made the presentation to Miss Caroline Weeks as - winner of-the nedal, Wright Cannon receiving hon>rable mention. "America" was sung by the audi* j 1 i 1: mce standing, ana tne oeneuicuun vas pronounced by Dr. Freed. At the -close of the exercises in the >pera house the veterans and their vives rejaired to the old courthouse vhere a delightful luncheon was served them by the U. D. C. ladies. Death of Mr. Danici E. Sease. Mr. Daniel Elijah Sease died at his lome in this city on Thursday mornng at 7 o'clock, after an illness of ibout two weeks. He will be buried TTvi^otT tyi irn. it JKOsemont cenxetci^ x ng, service at the grave at 11, o'clock by his pastor, Dr. C. A. Freed, the funeral in charge of the Masons. He vas the oldest Mason in Newberry :ounty, as well as the oldest member :>f James D. Nance camp of Confed?rate Veterans. Mr. Sease was a gallant soldier of ;he Confederacy and a good citizer >f the county during the years of his ife in Newberry. He was born and eared in Lexington county and spent ;he most of his life on his farm, where he was successful and useful. He was prominent in rearing a arge family, and the following sons ind daughters survive: Mr. Jacob Sease of Newberry, Mr. Henry Sease )f North Carolina, Mrs. J. C. Epting, Mrs. Mahaley Epting, Mrs. C. E, Summer and Miss Irvin Sease of dewberry, and a brother. Mr. Luke Sease of the county, besides numerous other relatives. He would have Deen 96 years old next September, Mr. Sease lost his wile Tour or mt -nonths ago. A Quiet Marriage Sunday Union Progress, 11th. Mr. Thomas Wilkes of Blair anc Miss Elizabeth Henry of Xewberrj tvere united in marriage at the home :>f Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bradley or Douglas Heights on Sunday, May 8 at 12:30 o'clock by Rev. John F r?f First Pres >lctUl^dUII? v* ?... w byterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkes have hosts ol friends who wish for them every hap i>iness. I PRINCE CHARGES JURORS AS TO DUTY Way to Stop Murders and Violations of Prohibition Law Is to ? Convict The State. ! Anderson, May 9?In the May term ; of the court of general sessions, which was convened here this morn i ing, Judge George E. Prince charged the grand jury in regard to there bei ing so many murder cases on the i docket in no uncertain terms. He , said: "I don't know What will become of our country unless we check the murders. There have been more killings . during the last few years than I can remember. This must stop. No man r has the right to kill another unless it is a necessity. Our jurors are too ready to accept the defense that is put up by defendants in murder cases. When a man is put on trial for i j? c-ti-oo-r mnst anvthinsr muruci iic niu ^ to get out of it. and the jury takes it like it is the gospel truth. I see there are a number of bills charging murder this term. This must stop." j The grand jurymen were also told j by the judge to do their duty with| out fear ana favor in all charges of violation of the prohibition law. "If we are going to have a dry country, let's have it. When the prohibition law has been violated, return a true bill, rich or poor, high or low." HOME DEMONSTRATION WORK IN NEWBERRY Home demonstration work in Newberry county is now well under way. During the past several weeks cooking clubs have been organized at Smyrna, St. Phillips, Midway, O'Neall, Silverstreet, and Bethel-Garmany. The ? rtf Qf | largest c4?t> -ja^s. arguuMcu ^v. I Phillips. Already thi.e clubs are acjtively at work and the girls are busy learning how to make biscuits, which is the first lesson given. This was the first work on which the newly appointed home demonstration agent. Miss Marian S. Farish, concentrated her attention. It is planned to organize other clubs for the study of home economics in all its branches. One of the largest women's clubs organized is that at Bethel Garmany in which 29 members are enroueu, with the following officers: Mrs. Wilson C. Brown, president. Miss Mattie Cromer, vice president. Mrs. John Ringer, secretary. At St. Phillips the women's club was organized with 28 members and the following-officers: Airs. John Wicker, president. Mrs. M. E. Stone, vice president. Mrs. Nettie Kibler, secretary. In the Smyrna club 27 women were enrolled with the following officers: j Mrs H. L. Boozer, president. Mrs. W. U. ntts, vice presiuent. Mrs. B. Y. Adams, secretary. 1 Add*'ional members will be enrolled from time to time. Programs ' j are arranged to meet the needs and ! j desires of each club. Oral instruc: tion is first given and then an actual demonstration by the home demonstration agent. At Tranwood the women asked for a biscuit demonstration at their meetj ing in June. I ! CARNIVAL FRIDAY NIGHT AT 1 NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL A carnival will be given at Newberry high school Friday, May 13th, 1 under the auspices of the 11th grade ? and the proceeds will go to finance the 1 high school athletic association. ! The gates will be opened at 6:30 ? p. m. The "movies" will begin at 8 o'clock and will be immediately followed by the minstrel. At 9:15 the : "movies" and the minstrel will be re' peated. The side shows will be open :, as long as the carnival lasts. Every j body is invited to come. 51 Admission to ground, iuc; 10 j "movies" and'minstrel, 25c; a small j admission will be charged to some of i the side shows. I ! i NOTICE TO MEMBERS AMITY LODGE MASONS ? j The members of Amity lodge of 11 Masons will meet in the hall at 10 ' j o'clock Friday morning to attend * j the funeral of our deceased brother, " j Dan E. Sease. J. V. Jones, W. M. It looks lively 011 Main and Colh\ge streets with the work going on. CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST EDWARDS OIL LAND DEALER RELEASED FROM NEWBERRY JAIL Returns to Columbia and Will Visit Home at Waco for * VW O The State, 11. W. L. Edwards, oil land dealer, was released from .the Newberry county jail yesterday morning, the warrant against him being withdrawn, | He returned to Columbia in the after'noon. Sheriff Cannon Blease saic jover the telephone last night that al! matters regarding Edwards at Newberry had been "satisfactorily settled to all parties concerned." Mr. Edwards was arrested last week in Columbia at the request of Newberry authorities who were acting at +Uq ir-,o+o nna nt Rannfl Cirppn TViP LilC iilOlUHCV \J -*y ^ v W... case attracted wide attention largely because of the determined legal fight made in Edwards behalf. Habj eas corpus proceedings were brought before Judge Whaley on the night of the arrest, who refused to ordei Edwards' release. (and the case was taken before a supreme court justice iand Edwards was said to be held unt der a defective warrant and was or 1 dered released. He had his liberty for only a few mi:nutes, however. Deputy Sheriff Player of Newberr> rearresting him under a new warranl ; as soon as he stepped from the suj preme court chamber. . He was taker to Newberry Monday afternoon, anc after spending the night in the Newj berry jail, was released yesterday ! morning. j Mr. Edwards said yesterday that h( " * i -- ? j would leave toaay, or wiuim a ic.i | days, for his honwH'n Waco, Texas, tc ! be gone about ten days. He said h* | would return to Columbia with erej dentials regarding his proposition anc ; that he had plenty of more land foi ! sale in the South Bosquie fields oi Texas. JVlr. Edwards was high in hs praise of Sheriff Blease's treatment of hin while detained in the Newberry jail TWENTIETH CENTURY MOTHERS CLUB ORGANIZED The Twentieth Century Mothers club was organized Wednesday afternoon at five o'clock at the home oi Mrs. L. W. Floyd, with an enroll j ment of 27 members. Mrs* L. Floyc ' p K < ' \Tre Pnrnnl 01 .Allcllllcl, VJtl., ? llil 1UIC< J. UW1V.1 assisting, acted as chairman. The object of this organization is to bring about a better relationship between home and the school; to cooperate with our teachers in the moral, mental and physical developmenl of the children of Newberry, to promote culture in our homes; to promote civic improvements; and to cooperate with the men of our city ir any and all movements that have foi their objects the betterrheni of social and commercial conditions. It is also the aim and purpose of this club to carry mother-love and mother-thought into all that concerns childhood in home, school, church or state. At the meeting Wednesday afternoon the following officers were elect ied: President, Mrs. J. IM. McUaughrin; vice president, Mrs. F. D. Mower; . recording secretary. Mrs. Frank G. | Davis; corresponding secretary, 'Mrs# James L. Aull; treasurer, Mrs. : L. W. Floyd; musical director, Mrs. T. K. Johnstone; story hour committee, Mrs. H. M. Bryson; Mrs. R. C. Boylston, Mrs. Henry L. Parr. | The first regular meeting of the 'club will be held Wednesday afternoon, May 18th, at 4:30 o'clock with | Mrs. F. D. Mower. MatKan R. Hunter Prosperity, .May 11.?Nathan. B. Hunter died at his home in the St, ; Luke's community Monday afternoon. Though he had been an invalid for seven years his death was unexpected jand came as a shock to his relatives |and friends. Mr. Hunter was 72 years old. He was a life long member of the Lutheran church. ' He leaves hs wife, two sons, J. T. land R. B. Hunter, six grandchildren, i .? >I -wnnf n c*\T1 ilflU Ul|i; JilcciL i Bim.-v... The funeral services were held at St. Lukes church this afternoon at 3:30 by the Rev. W. H. Roof, his I pastor. / ! MEMORIAL DAY AT PROSPERITY I I Prosperity, May 12?Memorial day ( was fittingly observed in Prosperity Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of the William Lester chapter, TT TV n I U. IJ. The ministers of the local churches, .the Rev. C. J. Shealy, Rev. J. D. Griffin, and J. A. McKeown assisted ; in the program. i The speaker of the occasion was Prof. E. T. McSwain, whose address was an inspiring one and his tributes 1 ' ' ?' ? ^ ^ A rwr\ 4* r% /"I AQ r] to tne giory ox une uumcuciaic u^uu was touching and beautiful. He -be^ gan by recalling the hardships and j struggles of the '60's, then the days of sadness mixed with joy when the Confederate soldier recalls that he , was a humble factor in one of the grandest struggles ever fought. Next his patriotic a :swer to the call of duty, the touching scenes of his departure from home to the battlefield, then the prand and noble charge at ^ Gettysburg. The Confederate sol0 dier's courage, chivalry and heroic deeds that were shown during the battle. Out-numbered they fight ] hand in hand with the enemy, and fighting, die. ) Then nis painful journey home and the scenes which he found there, the rebuilding of his destroyed home, and 4-u^ v/.nMvintnni n-f ViJc 1r>cf r?r>?itinn f lilt L \J? lliu luut , | Tribute was paid to our gallant r chieftain, Robert E. Lee, and words ; of praise were given to our worthy . Southern and county leaders. Last i the praise and honor due our Soul thern women, their position in the . | war and in the world today. r i - Miss Goode Burton dressed in a j homespun dress, made and worn by ? r, cirl nf the 'GO's. rendered a beauti ful solo, "A Homespun Dress." ) | The line of march was formed to ; the Prosperity cemetery where flow' ers were placed upon the gr:tves of * all Confederate soldiers. Saw Newberry Beat Clinton The following from Newberry were ' among those going to Clinton Tuesday 1 afternoon and seeing dewberry col' lege beat the Presbyterian college at | basball- 4 to 1: j Mr. and Mrs. R. Herman Wright, > Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Wicker, Mr. and ' Mrs. Gordon Blackmon, Miss Clara Sligh, Dr and Mrs. W. K. Gotwald, ' Dr. John B. Setzler, Dr. C A. Freed, : Rev. E. V Babb, Prof. S. J. Derrick, ' j Prof. E B Setzler, Prof. J. C. Kinard, ^ Prof. W. H Gaver,. Prof. John D. ' Lane, Mrs. A. C Haltiwanger, Miss : Louise Haltiwanger, Miss Bertha 5 Efird, Miss Emily Hoof, Miss Abbie ' Gaillard, Miss Ida May Hayes, Miss | Clara Sligh, Mr Z. F. Wright, Wright * Cannon, Dr. Y. M. Brown, Mr. and ' Mrs Fant Gilder, Mr. R. C. Boylston [and family, Messrs. John II. and Tom i r? - J -1 " j f. WicKer, r ren n.uuei&f>ei$;ci, i u>u '. Templeton, Miss Elizabeth Wright, 1 j Miss Martha Lathan, many of the ' | college boys too numerous to men ; tion, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Summer, f Jr., Mr. Charlie West, T. W. Smith, : j Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, Mr. W E. WiL j ley, Dr. "Billie" and Dr. Robert 1 Mayes, Mr. A. J. S. LangfoiM, Mr. Karl Epting, Mr. R. L Tarrant, Mr. Leland Shealy, and no doubt a good I many more. 'newberrry defeats I j presbyterian college , Clinton, May 10.?Newberry col, lege defeated the Presbyterian nine by a score of ] to 1 here today in the j best game of the season. It was ; plainly a pitchers duel from the start, j Errors were the exception and clean !; hits few. Ir. the third inning ;\ew j berry scored -a run by a triple by F. jShealy. Eichelberger of Presbvteran ! college got a home run. Newberry | stages its las: game at Newberry vs. i Clemson next Thursday. , I Newberry .*.....4 5 2 , 1 Presbyterian college 1 (5 4 , i Luther and Cromer; Smith and | Stallworth. 1 Joint Council Notice * It is earnestly requested that each and every member of the joint eounj oil of St. Paul's pastorate be present | at a meeting to be held at the new -parsonage next Sunday evening, the j loth, at 2:.'>0 o'clock. Also any mem:j ber who will and who wishes is cor-. (Iially invited to attend. ;j B. M. D. Livingston, SiV. '?i -M?111 ? "II in II. j I INFORMATION ABOUT B nrtixrtrvM i T r t ikxnrKT 1 vj i> IU1X >\ x UA1TU/U11 The Confederate reunion will be j held at Camden ne..? week. The Sou, thern Railway will operate a special | train by Newberry on Tuesday, May 17. Those desiring to attend and to iake advantage of the reduced rates ! should confer with Adjutant M. M. ' Buford and secure the certificate i which will entitle them to the reduction on the return trip. The round trip from Newberry to Camden for this occasion will be $5.85 plus war tax of 47 cents or a total of $6.32. a CI The train will pass Newberry at ^ il2:25 in the day and will arrive in Camden at 6 o'clock. ^ Adjutant Buford made some calcu- C( ' lations as to the ages of the 97 vet- P T> erans who were in Newberry on Tues- 13 day. He calculates the total ages of ^ .i rr at-n i tj line VI at /,^fcoo yeacsur an avciajc ' of 77 years. The total ages of the 35 women who were present, widows s' and wives of veterans, 2,225 years. A He did not make the average of these. c Of the 124 who have died since v 1912, 19 died 1912-13; 16, 1913-14; d 13 in 1914-15; 14 in 1915-16; n 10 in 1916-17; 10 in 1917-18; c 16 in 1918--19; 14 in 1919-20; |n 12 in 1920-21. Making the total 124. * ' Camden will be a delightful place ^ in which to have the reunion and we * would be pleased to see a large dele- ^ gation from Newberry. ' I*-1 P SEND YOUR DOLLAR u TO H. B. WELLS, CHAIRMAN I * h To All Telephone Subscribers in 0 Newberry County: ^ Your attention is called to the ar-j*1 tide in this issue of the paper on the j P Vi telephone situation in South Caro- |u lina, and undoubtedly if the telephone ^ subscribers will supply enough money * to adequately present their case by c i j.-i.? j? r j expert engineers ana auuiiurs lu uic j | railroad commission, the recent rul-IP ing allowing the 20 per cent increase Is will be rescinded by our railroad commission. 11 You are, therefore, urged to remit d one dollar per telephone to Mr. H. * B. Wells, chairman, Newberry com- * mittee, by or befofe May 14th. 0 Yours very truly, P Chamber of Commerce. * The Beth Eden Pastorate e Services this coming Sunday will d be at Beth Eden. In the morning, c Sunday school at 10 o'clock and 0 1 *1 4- r* /-J 1 y"l fVlO Q . j 0 j preacninjj m maicau vj. m ,??v. I'ternoon as usual on the third Sun- v day. The service at St.'James in the v afternoon at 4 o'clock will be a Mo- a thers day service, intended for a union for the whole pastorate. The sermon will be preached by the Rev. 1 J. J. Long, a son of the community. S We trust that every member of the o entire pastorate will make an effort to a be present on this occasion and make j d the service a real union service. j c T>tp rmhlic is cordially invited to j fi these services. t L. P. Boland, pastor. a m c To Stage Game in Greenwood C Index-Journal. Baseball fans are interested in the c announcement that Erskine and New- v berry will play on the fair grounds t diamond Monday afternoon at 3:30 o o'clock. Both colleges have been try- c ing to arrange a date for a game on 1: neutral ground and have finally t agreed on Monday. Newberry prom "?^ if ie nvnK. Vi j ises to pitcn LUincr miu ii- io | ~ i able that Erskine will pitch Beard, j t f Both teams are enenly matched and j c a strenuous game is expected. Ad-j a i mission will be 25 cents for women, ! a j 50 cents for men. p in 21 Baseball Game c a u?Viotiroon West End n .~V UclSUclll feline uv i/.? ( ^ I and Greenwood league will be played ^ j at the West End baseball park Sat- j( I urday, May 14, 1921. S( i All are invited to come as this is ^ j the most promising game of the seaI son. Greenwood Leaguers have a ! jr ! splendid club for this season as they J,.( J were last year connected with the | n ! Whitmire, Greenwood and Piedmont |n jleague. We are expecting a tight j^, ! and interesting game. All come and(a ! be a baseball booster for your home ?i town. Game called at 4 o'clock. Batteries: I^or Greenwood, John Mann, for West End, Shealy and ^ Cromer. Admission 15 and 25 cents, ladies free. Albert Murphy, Manager. 'HONE SITUATION STATED IN DETAIL RESIDENT WIGGINS REVIEWS ENTIRE BUSINESS. ' Railroad Commission Had Proper Audit Would Possibly Revcr#? Ruling Allowing Increase. o the Citizenship of South Carolina: The people of South Carolina are )day confronted with a problem and menace, both of which are serious iou?h to command the most careful lought and vigorous action of our eople. On March 25tti, 1921, the railroad ommission of South Carolina aprvwpr? r? npf.itinn of tHf> Southern Sell Telephone & Telegraph company or a substantial increase in exchange ates in this state and allowed them d place inter-community telephone ervice on a long distance toll basis. Lt the hearing before the railroad ommission the telephone company ;as represented by three vice-presents, two of them testifying as witesses and the other one acting as ounsel. The entire evidence sublitted to the commission consisted of estimonv of these two vice-predents. 'Vi/iy./-! ,1'OC T-1 QV irlon/>fl c?l Km iff aA V?V ildC >v C'.o li\y VMUViiW kJUUiiil wcvu my J he opposition. A large mass of staistical data was submitted by the elephone company, much of which roved to be mere estimates and specy lation on the part of the witnesses, lany people were present at the earing in oppositon to the petition f the telephone company, among hem several able attorneys, but they ad no evidence to offer nor any oportunity to investigate any dat# earing on the subject, in advance, 'here were no funds available "for ho emDiovment of engineers or. .?? ountants and the public and the taiload commission as well were in a osition of being forced to accept the tatements of the vice presidents t)f he telephone company or of opposng it by nothing more than a general ;enial of the correctness of the tesimony offered. The conclusion is hat the telephone company won out n this petition by default of the oposition rather than on the merits of heir case. A careful study and analysis of the violence submitted by the vice presents of the telephone company indiates that much of this evidence is pen to question. Much additional vidence also has come to light that nil be presented in oppositon which nil seriously affect the conclusion of riy tribunal before which the case 5 carried. The executive committee of the 'elephone Subscribers association of louth Carolina appeals to the people ~ " * 1 1 f the state lor tneir morai ana unncial support in the undertaking to evelop* and present evidence in this ase. We have already secured suficient to justify a re-hearing before he railroad commisson and with the ssistance of expert engineers, acountants and counsel, we believe the ase for the people can be won. A few brief statements will indiate to the public a fertile field of inestigation into the operations of the i TVio roalimtinn eiepnune i.uai[jauj. . f the full effect of the action of this ompany on the social and economic ife of our people will arouse them o the seriousness of the situation. In the first place, the telephone usiness in the United^States is a virual monopoly headed by the Amerian Telephone & Telegraph company, billion dollar corporation. There 1 J v,,. nnnritinct /*nm TG several suuaiumi^ u^v.iuuu6 w... anies, property owning companies, lanufacturing companies and purhasng agencies, all of which are ownd or controlled by the parent billion ollar corporation. These compan?s constitute wheels within wheels, ome of which are so handled as to rind out big dividends and big earnlgs and others produce small earnigs. There are contract relations, 1 ^ A ental agreements, purchasing agicclents, financial arrangements and alios! every form of connection beiveen and among these inter-locking nd centrally controlled subsidiaries o that the shifting of profits and the ian:pu!ation of interests and expense an most readily be done. Through x - ? faOQ nr ne payment ui mvaanj, ^ww) >,? ommissions, one company can be (Continued on Page 5.)