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New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
Present Rate of Fare

1t is the further conclusion of the
commission that, until there has been
ample demonstration of the general re-
suits Of operation of the new plan and
until the changes and economics the
plan has in view are tested fully, there
should be no change in the present
rate Of fare. The commission will re-
quire, therefore, that the rate for the
first year following the initiation Of
the plan shall remain at five cents.
In any consideration of the rate of
fare to be charged there should be
taken into account the fact that one
result of the last three years policy
of inaction has been to hide a substan-
tial Increased fare in the present dis
integrated and deprecated service.
Through the doubling of fares and the
elimination of free transfers the net
return per ride for each passenger car
ried on the surface lines in Manhattan
and the Bronx has been increased from
In Brooklyn the average of 3.341 cents in
1918 has been increased to 4.Al5 cents
in 1921. In other words, the surface
lines in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the
Bronx are already receiving net in
crease of about one cent a passenger
over the net return of 1918.
There has been no such direct in
crease upon the subway and elevated
lines, where continuous rides are the
rule. There the added cost to the pas
sengcr has been in discomfort and loss
of time. But even there the payment
of the city's deficits through taxation
is adding almost exactly one cent to
the subway fare.
In short. increased fares have not
been avoided. They have been secured
through indireetion.
The commission appreciates that if
proper and necessary service is to be
through charging of double fares and
the cutting out Of transfers given up,
this hidden increase must be first alb
sorbed. In other words, savings must
be effected that will Offset the hidden
rate. The commission appreciates as
we'll that various fixed charges must be
eliminated and many costs reduced to
Offset further burdens placed upon the
present system.
If the present situation were accepted
as the basis Of fare fixing-a solution
the commission declines to consider
without allowance for profits of any
nature, preferential or otherwise, the
following deficiencies would have to be
overcome:
(a) The gross revenue Of the OPP
Grating companies for the year ended
June oU, AVA, was IN round numbers
a13S, 100000, and the costs of operation,
taxes, rentals and interest, $3.50, 900, 900.
Tho deficits, heretofore cited, are
therefore SIT ,o00, 900
(b) The deficits in the in
terest and sinking fund ac-
count of the city, which in
1921 amounted to $4,000, 600,
will advance in 1922 to ap-
proSimataly $4,000, ,O00--the
total to be provided from
revenue for the city's ac-
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
Outline Plan for Readutnen of (i Transit

lines naturally would be yv..
renucIlons ,;1, Of cost effected thra,u.sa) . s:s
soiidation of power plants ana ess-
facilities used in Common u .ns " statI
material savings that will "s tel "
tne reduction of overhead s,s sScear
ing charges, the indicated AZ AZ epeu1
may be substantially oyereor"a r".aae'shelsj
hys-cent fsre continued b.vasana sna y
While naturally every e,a.
be made to attain this
question finally can be dsts,-sna, "
by demonstration Of ths ,aea oa
operation OF the consolidsted ~ ~ Z
Effects of Reorsanizs.io,
The enforcement Of nl.,s
upon the principles cited. b.pnn sn Sass:
ing the economies and ben.st. .sesr.
sosidation snd ending cons conS;.' ~ san-
financial chaos and paralysis I'm I'm e
out the separate, special. ny,v...n .n e'sts
ests with their persistent f,is,s. s's'.
conflicting policies and suhs.,sn hs.,en a;
new basic organization In ..:ssh -.;ssh
- ~N~ wy alI OIL Uytp.k. =
vestors would be common, ''"sss
If these principles be reear,;,,
given effect, it will follow r.. ss.eo
opportunities for the making =, va
through the speculative msni,s, mos,l
of transit securities will r... rpa'susl
fide investors, on the other hs,'' ''a|
sured Of adequate protectian as' y
not hesitate to lend as furths, ss0s s
are required. The advantages 81, ,s.. ,aass M
flow to the travelling pubic f,aH we. w
plan are obvious. Nor does ,,sA ,h u.
mission see in 1t any unfairr.ssss ss .'.' ssni
to the operating companies q, - !. .'',e 4
present owners of their securi.,.s" 20
In readjusting securities on ~.
Of honest value the commission NJ Il. '.''. J.
view, md will insist upon, the sl;aM: ~ J;
ton of water" of everv dss..,Siss sEss|
and the frank recognition Of 9as1
citation that investors have lonv I'sI .
discounted. In requiring that s,,.u .s')
"preferentials" be given up. a. sal
return for the stability the plan ~ M
tCsHtlHusd sn asxt Rass,
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
repairs given proper attan-

ton.
10. That all train and car schedules
be so arranged as to provide adequately
for the comfort and convenient sery-
ice Of the travelling public at all hours
Of the day.
II. That in order further to relieve
present conditions, and to provide for
the great increases of traffic certain
to develop ia the near future. immedi-
ate provision be made for the plan
ming and building Of additional now
subways.
IL. That provision be made for wind
ing UP the affairs Of the present op-
Grating companies at the earliest prac-
tlcable time upon the basis of thu ad-
justment suggested, for the satisfac-
tory settlement by them of their cur
rent liabilities before transfer of their
lines to the city and for the termina-
tion of all reccivershps.
Is. That, in order to preserve uni
fed rate of fare on all the lines, all
surplus earnings be pooled, and that a
proper fund be established, to consist
of such surplus earnings and such tenn
porary borrowings as may be ncces-
sary, to cover contingent needs.
IA. That the rate Of fare shall not be
fixed, in any discretionary sense, either
by the commission or by any other au-
thority, but that it shall be determined d
from year to year automatically, ac-
cording to the actual costs of opera
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
Existing Conditions

NAV aid q better understanding or the
remedies it proposes to apply:
The transit system in all or It's parts
still suffers, as it has long suffered.
yided organization and divided control.
But the hampering conditions sur
rounding its operation have been aggra-
waited beyond endurance by more re-
cent development. The companies are
not giving the character of service
their franchises and contracts with
the city require them to give. 1t is
clear that if present conditions are
continued they will remain without
ability either to re-establish or to
maintain such service. There is, of
attributable in no small degree to in
cidents of their own selfish and often
Gnsavory history. Revenues that in
the past should have gone into better
facilities or into the maintenance of
reserves that conservative busines IS
practice required have been paid into
private pockets through swollen or
icrced dividends, Beyond question
many millions of dollars realized from
nickel fares have thus been diverted
from the purposes to which morally
they belonged. This was true ten
Years OF moro ago in the case OF most
of the surface lines, almost none of
which has paid any dividends since. 1t
has been exemplihcd strikingly in the
recent policy of the Interborough com
pany. But no amount of evaporation
about the past will help a solution of
the present problem. The years of the
war, and its aftermath, with the conse.
quent drastic imitation of every ele-
ment of cost entering into railroad op.
Grafton, brought to light the inherent
financial weaknesses and put an end tc
what remained of profit taking. None
of the companies has paid dividend
for three years, with the exception OF
the Manhattan Elevated Railway Com.
pany, the stockholders of which are
raid fixed annual divided in the form
of rentals" secured by the Interior.
ough company lease of the elevated
properties and two or three others of
minor consequence.
Closely following the disappearance Of
profit payments upon stocb. came lapses
in the payment of interest on funded
debt, failure to pay taxes and other
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
DEAD BODY FOUND
BY. RAILROAD TRACK
Mrs. Seibels of Columbia On Her
Way To New York Meets
Death.

Columbia Dec. 4.-The dead body
of Mrs. Sarah Seibels member of one
of the most prominent Columbia
families was found on the right of
way of the Seaboard about 6 miles
north of McBee and one and one
half miles south of Middendorf early
this morning. Mrs. Seibels, who ap-
parently was in good health left the
train yesterday afternoon at $50
o'clock and nothing was heard of her
until her relatives this morning re-
ceived telegram from railroad off,
cials of the finding Of her body. The
family has no particulars as to how
she met her death. -.
The body was brought to Columbia.
on passenger train No. II in charge
of Conductor w. B. Carson. When
the Body was found 1t had purse
containing $40 in currency a few
dollars in silver and railroad ticket
from Washington to New York.
Examination shows that there was
a bruise on the left forenead, one
thumb was scratched and there were
other bruises about the body. Mrs.
Seibels was the widow of the late
Robert E. Seibels who died in this
city in 1899 and the younger sister
of Mrs. Marie J. Seibels who died
here in March 1920. She made her
nome with her sister until the lat
ter's death and since then with her
nephew and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
John j. Seibels at their residence at
1901 Rchland street, though she
spent most of her summers in Ashe-
vile, N. C. and portions of her win
ters with friends Augusta Ga. and
in Florida.
Mrs. Seibel leaves the following
relatives: Her two nephews, Edwin
G. Seibels and John J. Seibels; two
brothers, Lloyd and Emmet Smith
children of deceased brother in Flor
ida and John T. Seibels, a brother
in-faw of this city and his children
Mrs. Thomas W. Walters, Hugh T.
Seibels and DR.. Robert E. Seibels.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
PRIZE WINNERS NAMED
IN PICTURE CONTEST
Mrs. u. r. Brooks Of Columbia Gets
First-Two Abbeville Citizens
In List.

|. According to The State Of Sunday
Mrs. u. R. Brooks of Columbia is
the winner of first place in The
States Biblical picture contest &C.
cording to the verdict of the three
Judges announced yesterday. Second
place goes to C. W. Zimmerman Of
Glenn Springs and third place to L.
E. Virgins of Clinton. F. E.. Harri'
son of Abbeville. won 25th prize
and Otto Bristow 26th. Thirty four
prizes were awarded. .>- ..
"The great number OF the answers
sent in and the cleverness and accu-
racy of many of the participants"
the judges say in announcing their
decision "shows not only the popu-
larity of The State but also wonder
full knowledge of Biblical sayings
and the cleverness Of it's subscribers
in South Caroina. The State is to be
commended for giving so much
pleasure and enjoyment to its sub
scribets as we'll as the generous dis
tribution of this money"
Acting as judges were John W.
Lillard, F. G. Davis and G. W. Nick
erson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
SHARON
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Miss Grace Killingsworth is hold
ing an Adult Training School at
Sharon church this week.
Nicholas Schram is doing fine af-
ter undergoing an operation at the
Memorial Hospital Monday.
Mrs. Ada McNeill and Miss Cert
rude Penney were shopping in Abbe
vile Thursday.
Miss Willie Riley has returned
home after a visit TO her sister in
Greenville.
We are glad to report that Mr.. N.
R. schram and Mrs. Charlie schram
are better.
Mrs. w. O. Graves and Miss Willie
Riley spent Wednesday with Mrs. J..
N. McDill.
Mrs. D. E. Pressly and Miss Mar
tina Pressly were visitors in Abbe-
vile MOHudy.
Mrs. J. B. Wilson and Miss Sarah
Wilson were in Abbeville Thursday.
Mr.. S. A. Wilson was moved from
his brothers home at Grainridge to
his home in Abbeville today after a
long illness.
The many friends of Mrs. j. H.
Ferguson are sorry to hear of her
serious illness at the Memorial Hos
pital.
We are glad to report Mrs. Ben
Evans is better after her recent i'll
ness.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
DEATH OF MRS. WILSON

Mrs. James A. Wilson, 66 years
I'D, died at the home of her son, Al
bert Wilson on Parker street Sun
day at IL o'clock, after an illness of
our days. Funeral services were con-
lucted at the residence at 2:30
o'clock today, the Rev. H. L. Weeks
and the Rev. C. E. Peele having
charge of the services. Interment fol-
lowed in the Sharon church yard.
Mrs. Wilson was a daughter of
Franklin Miller of the Monterey Sec
ton. She had lived in Abbeville since
the death Of her husband about six
years ago. During that time she had
made the friendship and won the
admiration of all with whom she as
sociated. A member of the Baptist
church,. she was always strict in the
observance of the Christians creed
and in the performance of church
duties.
Surviving Mrs. Wilson are four
sons, one daughter, one brother and
one sister. Her sons are: Lawrence
and Albert Wilson of Abbeville; Rob-
ert D. Wilson of Greenwood, and
Hawkins Wilson of Petersburg, Fla,
Mrs. C. E. Bishop of Charleston is
her only daughter. Robert Miller, her
brother and Mrs. Georgia Cochran,
a sister, live in Greenville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
PLANS FOR MUSICALE
FAST ROUNDING OUT
Miss May Robertson Training Chill
dren For Parts in Entertain
ment Friday Night. .

In accordance with the plans of
the Parent!Teacher Association to
make the musical entertainment to
he given Friday night as enjoyable
as possible Miss May Robertson has
undertaken the work of drilling
the children for their parts, which
alone assures the smoothness of the
machinery.
:. The program includes singing,
dancing of every variety, skating
and juggling.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
DIAL AND FREE SEED

Washington Dec. 2.-Senator N
B. Dial has announced that he would
be pleased to hear from any consti.
tuents in South Carolina who wish
to receive any of the Governments
free seed for planting during the
coming Spring. The lists are now be.
ing made up in Washington and any
persons wishing to receive these seed
should send their names to Senator
Dial Immediately and he will see
that they receive their quota.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
CUT NEARLY MILLION FROM
NEW ENGLAND PAYROLLS

Chicago Dec. "a decision ex-
pected to cut nearly $1,000,000 from
the payrolls of New England rail,
roads was handed down by the Uni
ted States Labor Board today when
readjusted the rates of pay clerks
making the hourly rate identical fol-
men who work six days and those
who work seven days a week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
GUARDS IN TRAINING
Railway Mail Clerks Practice
With Pistols.

Charleston Dec. 3.-Fifteen rail-
way mail service clerks put in three
hours of pistol target practice yester-
day at Ashley party range Chief
Clerk Kuhne having assembled this
group to start weekly practice if this
is possible. Railway mail clerks nova
days as we'll as mail guards carry
heavy revolvers to be used in case
of attempted hold-ups and those OF
this district are to be taught to shoot
straight. Two marine corporals are
acting as instructors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
MARTIN-SCHROEDER

Of interest to his friends in Able
vile will be the announcement in
the Atlanta Journal Sunday of the
engagement of Moncrief Dupree
Schroeder to Miss Lottie Burlington
Martin. Mr.. Schroeder is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. ] "A. Schroeder of Alb
beville and is engaged in railroad
work. Miss Martin is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Martin of Allan
70
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DONALDS -
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DONALDS

Donalds Dec. 3.-Mr. Pierce Trib-
bic one Of our highly esteemed citi-
zens gave his many friends pleas
ant surprise by getting married in
Greenville on Sunday, November
goth to Miss Annie Pettigrew Of
Anderson. The happy couple spent
their honeymoon in Charlotte and
are now at home to their many
friends here. All our citizens extend
hearty welcome to Mrs. Trjbble,
the best wishes of everybody being
with the newly welded pair for long
and happy life. They will reside in
Mr.. .Tribble's handsome> home on
Main street which has been lately
fitted up in fine style with all modern
improvements.
"A Mems Missionary Union has
been formed here for the study of
missions at home and in foreign
lands. The Union meets once month
in the Presbyterian church on the
second Saturday Of each month at
3 80 p. m. Rev. H. G. Smith pastor
of the Baptist church, was elected
president while w. M. Beatty was
made sec-treas. of the organization.
Much interest was manifested in the
first meeting and addresses were
made on missions home and foreign
by Revs. Smith and Dallas.
Thanksgiving was celebrated here
by union service in the Baptist
church and addresses by Rev. H. C.
Smith and Rev. j. M. Dallas.
We are glad to note that our VEN
erable and esteemed townsman Mr..
W. R. Dunn has recovered from his
recent sickness and is able to be on
our streets again.
The departure of Mr.. John Higdon
from our community is to be re-
gretted. He is fine farmer and a
good friend to everybody. We hope
Mr.. and Mrs. Higdon VIII do well in
their new home in the Algary COM
mpnity. -,
Mr.. Fred Mayes had the. misfor-
tune to suffer the fracture Of his
right leg last Tuesday by a mule
stepping on. his foot. He was taken
to the hospital in Greenwood for
treatment and. is now doing fairly
well. .. ....
DR.. B. H. Carlton, Clifton Donald,
P. M. Davis and B. H. Smith went to
Abbeville on business fast Wednes-
day. They brought back the tax list
to the bank here and exery taxpayer
can see just what the amount Of
their, taxes is by calling at he bank.
Rev. ]. M. Dallas preached for
the Presbyterian church in Ware
Shoals last Sunday.
Mrs. William Pruitt has returned
to her home in Greenwood after a
visit to her parents.
Col. David Humpnries had the
pleasure of having his daughters visit
at the old home during Thanksgiving.
Mrs. E. H. Booker and her son
Shields have returned home after a
very pleasant visit to Greenwood. !
Mr.. L. K. Henry received the sad
news that his brother>had died very
suddenly at his home in North Caro-
lima last Monday. The burial took
place at Gray Court today. /
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05

Miss Reva Carter of Basic, Va,
Carl and Clayton Carter of Bailey
Military Institute, Greenwood and c.
R. Seegars of Hartsville were the
weekend visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
D. Carter on North Main street. Miss
Carter remains for longer visit, the
others leaving this afternoon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
BRINGS MEN BACK

Sheriff McLane went to Greenville
Yesterday to bring back E. o. and
Ernest Gown, two white men wanted
here On a charge of having disposed
of property under lien. The sheriff
brought the men back and THE case
was settled today.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
NOTICE..

All Sir-Knights of Greenwood COM
mandery No. 5, residing in Abbeville
may obtain their cards for 1922 by
applying to F. E. Harrison, Jr.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
WOOD WAS THERE.

Among those who attended the
Shriners' ceremonial in Greenville
last week was David Wood, who
made the trip through the country
With him were three young ladies
who enjoyed his description of the
fate of the "fresh meat"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
SOCIETY
@JNIlllJ1IllGI@I9lll9 1lNlllllalE
D. A. r. MEETING

The Andrew Hamilton Chapter D.
A. R. will meet in the chapter room
Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The regent urges all members to be
present prepared to pay all dues.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05
WANT STATE AID
Two Negro Schools Raise $500 Each
By Subscription

Two negro schools in Due West
district, Lincoln and Lebanon, re-
Gently have raised by private sub
scription 5000 each in an attempt to
secure state aid. Recently these
sums were turned over to Superin-
tendent Mann who is now making an
effort to get the state allowance.
These same schools raised. similar
amounts last year and received state
aid, schools of more than the average
character being maintained at both
places. . -. 4 -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05

FOR RENT-Five rooms, upstairs,
on Ferry Street. Can be arranged
for housekeeping: See Ralph
Turner or call No. 6. 12-5-2tc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Lominick of
Newberry spent Sunday in the city
with Mrs. Sprouse and Mrs. Wos-
mansky, sisters Of Mrs. Lominick.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05

Mrs. w. E.. Cason of Anderson
spent the weekend here with her
motlc-, Lbs. J. M. Gambrell who has
been confined to her bed for the past
two weeks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Arnold and
Miss Mollie Arnold returned Friday
from Greenwille where Mr.. Arnold
attended the Shriners' ceremonial.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05

Robert Miller and Mrs. George
Cochran of Greenville came to Alb
beville yesterday to attend the fun
eral of their sister, Mrs. James Will
son.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05

Miss Elizabeth Jones who is teach
ing at Ware Shoals spent the week
end with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Claude Jones.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05

i Four OtoreS Many departments +
Sensible ! Useful Gifts / /
That's the kind of gifts the wise shoppers
! are purchasing this year, that's the kind q
of gifts that will be most appreciated. b
Right now when our different depart + +
!! me1lts are just ''brim full of Holiday g.
Goods in beautiful Christmas Boxes is the q
time to secure just what you wish. a
Here Are Few of the Many Useful Gifts: +
,, FOR MEN
! The very newest in Hart Scafner &
Marx Suits and Overcoats. .
! Howard and Foster Shoes Many Is Is
Christmas specials at $3.50.
The newest styles and colors in stetson
Hats. :. - III.
j: + A neV ,Shipment:of Eagle Velours at5, T!
$500. ::.=s .ss-,: !. s.. 8, r.
\ The Sure Fit Fit Cap is an ideal Christ f E
+ mas gift as it is sure to fit any size head.
] The new Automobile Sure BIT Cap makes r
splendid gift. Is Is
Hansens Automobile Gloves, some 8 8
fleece lined. II
Hansens Dress Gloves in the newest Is Is
shades of Brown $3.50.
! Hansens No. 4 Railroad Special" holi-
day price $1.75. .H
! Heaviest Grade Carhartt Overalls So. 9;
Work and Hunting Shirts in Wool, Cot
ton and Heavy Cheviots Greys, Browns, e
Green's Blues, Olive, Khaki and Mixtures. i:
Dress Shirts in every color and combi- r.
nation of colors imaginable. Extra Speci-
ais in Christmas Colors. i
Beautiful Fancy Sox in Fancy Boxes, =!
| solid colors in Full Fashioned Silk, Lisle 1
and Cotton.
Beautiful Bath Robes and Smoking
Jackets.
A large shipment of Holiday Neck 5l
wear in Christmas Boxes u
Pure Linen Handkerchief p
Pajamas and Night Shirts.
Every color and kind of Bed Room 8 8
Slipper a man can desire. l
"A Beautiful Line of JEWELRY.
n
II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05

.. Arthur Link was called to Ander-
son Sunday afternoon on account OF
the illness of his little son, Arthur,
Jr.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05

Miss Cleo Bailey of Anderson was
the guest of Miss Hannah Cochran
from Friday until Sunday afternoon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-05

Miss Mary Quarles Link has gone
to Spartanburg to spend awhile with
her aunt, Mrs. R. L. Dargan.