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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08
Baseball in Japan
Young Men Are More Interested
in Sport Than Politics

Toxic, April 30-While their faith
ers are gravely discussing the serious
problems of international relations,
the young men OF Japan. weary Of the
never-ending discussion and with per-
feet assimilation OF the great Amerl-
can game, are devoting themselves to
baseball. Strange to say. baseball has
SO developed in Nippon that 1t may be
said now to be the great national
game of the empire. Where other
countries Of the west have failed to
assimilate the diversion Of the dia-
mond amongst the oriental people Of
Japan, 10, 600 miles from New York,
baseball has distinctly caught on.
If any American baseball fans come
to Japan and call at the headquarters
of the Associated Press, the cores
pondent viii show them some OF the
finest amateur baseball playing almost
at his very door. Just down the street
which is bordered with doh like Jap
anese houses. and right under the
shadow of the noble shrine Of Emper-
or Mutsuhito, which was built after
years Of labor by thousands OF the
men of Japan, lies the great military
field of Yoyogi. 1t is here that the
young men of Tikio assemble on Sat
urday afternoons and Sundays, wear
ing the regulation American playing
costume, from cap to spiked boots So
extensive is the field that some dozen
games can be played at the same time.
high nets being erected behind the
home plates to stop the straylng balls.
Even the youngsters OF 10 or II
years old are enthusiastic over the
game, and with miniature bats and
make shift balls, gather in corners Of
the iis!d which the manoeuvering SOL
diers of Japan are not occupying and
indulge in the great game.
Americans who have come to Japan
in recent years agree that the Jap
anese have made wonderful progress
in baseball and marvel at their skill
in game so essentially American. All
the big universities Of the empire have
their own carefully trained teams.
So great has become the national in
terest that it was recently announced |
that a group Of weslthy men would |
organize a school for the training OF |
professional players with the idea Of
sending them abroad to meet all COM |
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08
Hagood on County Court
Taxes Are High Enough Now
and This is No Time to In
creases the Burden

Rembert, June "A prominent
man, we'll known in the state remark
ed to the writer recently The crying
. evil Of the times is the taXgatherer.
8 For the moment failed to under
stand him He did not mean taX-coi-
lector but an office holder who is OF
little or no good to the mass of the
people.
Another prominent man who works
hard every day said to me few days
{ ago, ..Well sir, do you know l have
not paid my taxes yet?'' So we are
TO have a county court. The lawyers
nave decreed it, which about settles
ths matter. That means another Of
Zee with a fat salary. The county
court may be all right. I'm not in q
position to know, and may never. 1t
dose seem it is not time OF be heap
ing up expenses. The men who live
the easiest, whe are clamorlng Tor
great many things pay no taxes to
speak Of; their money invested IN
real estate mortgages or bonds. I'm no
pessimist but there is limit to pub
lie endurance. With all talk, about
good roads, the money spent or being
spent, there is little, in many cases, no
Improvement.
Fassen the yoke Of three million on
us, then we will be doubly taxed,
with things as they are and the sher-
IFS hammer will get lively.
Who does not believe in good roads?
AT present everything is up in the air
Z It is reconstruction. readjustment with
;ysngeance. Just now. While some
think they do, no one knows where
he is at-what next? Those mighty
powers better go slcw till we settle
our debts and pay our taxes
The boil weeevs. is in tn air and
on the cotton. Many weevils have
been found in wheat fields. whether
on business bent this writer is unable
to sag.
a few people have fine oats. AS
rule small grain which is being har-
vested in fine shape, is only fair.
Corn. is small, yellow, unpromising.
Much complaint about bill bugs The
latest is pea weevils. an evil Of no
small account if he sets into broad
cast.
In company with Rev. and Mrs.
Arrant I spent a pleasant day at ".
j.. Spencer's. They. the Spencers.
have convenient. we'll arranged
home, with water, lights, etc.
Misses Edna Davis. Emma Jackson
and Frances Moody, who have been
visiting relatives at Lanes, are expect
ed to return this weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. T. NJ. Crosswell. Miss
JUNE Moore, of Da!zell and Mr.. Cub
baee with wife, spent Tuesday, May
81, at Dinkins' Mill fishing.
..Hagood."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08
:lmphibious Boat.

Brussels, May 19.-An "amphibious
boat" which is intended to oovlate
difficulties in Congo navigation en-
tailed by the rapids, underwent
very successful trial here recently IN
the presence fthe King Of the Bel
gians.
1t consists of two boats Joined to-
gether by shafts When rapids are
reached the craft will hitch onto an
overhead rail above them and Will
shoot the rapids suspended in the
air, afterward taking the water again
and proceeding as usual.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08
rhe Ruler Who Will Restore Russia
Rv Count Ilva Tolstoy)


Il was long after midnight. Think
ing of Russia. could not sleep. The
past and present mingled together.
and were peopled with dreadful. spec
ters Of the slain millions. I saw
them in war, heapeed in trenches.
scattered over battlefields. Epidem-
les, starvation, multitudes searching
fruitlessly for sustenance, with
emaciated hands and feverish looks.
unable to think Of anything but food
and find anything but tears.
Presently wonderful vision ap-
peared to me. l felt myself led b.
powerful, invisible HAND. and !
heard a voice<say:
Arise: for / will show you your
country" In place Of charred ruins
were well-constructed houses, shin
ing in the sun, under new and i'm
nlaculate straw roofs. l saw new
cattle-sheds and stables, and new
narns stored with wheat and oats.
Many people were at work, harry
and contented. I saw many cities
and towns and the smoking Chin
neys of factories and railways. Elec-
tric cars, automobiles. and tractors
were crossing the country IL every
direction.
But how could even our loved
Russia produce such great wealth III
so short time?'
"Our wealth may be destroyed"
he said, but 80 long as live it can
easily be redeemed My people have
now been granted the opportunity to
work, and what you see are the
fruits of their iabors This univei-
sal prosperity has been created by
the Russian people. Thousands fled
from my country under the Bolshe-
vik Regime, and scattered to every
part Of the world. But. returning
they brought back all the knowledge
,hey had gained abroad. This they
nave applied in the upbuilding OF
Russia Behold, the result"
How are your people governed p
| I asked.
Il am the real ruler Of Russia.
was the reply. Il have abrogatec
the deep-roo'ed laws of tyranny"
Let me behold your face, new
| autocrat of Russia. H9v= l not
gazed upon you before?"
"Oh. yes! You know me very
we'll"
Turning my face in the direction
of the voice. I saw to my amaze
ment the sturdy figure OF a simple
peasant. He was clad in homespun
Outwardly, he appeared rough ant
gloomy; but suddenly our eyes met
and / noted in his the clear. trust
fui look of a child. ! saw in then
kindness and love. and | felt M,
heart grow warm towards the wo'
drous vision before me.
Who are you, o savior Of Rus
sia ?" I cried.
Il am the spirit Of the Russian
people. My power is mighty, be
cause 1 live in every Russian heart
can not be slain. for L am immor
tai 1t was l who created Russia
1t is l who will rebuild her future.
June HearSt's International
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08
An 18th Century Prophecy Come
True.

In one Of Roger Eacon's manu-
scripts is the following Machines
for navigating are possible without
rowers. SO that great chips suited
to river or ocean. guided by one man.
may be borne with greater speed
than il they We're full of men. Like
wise cars may be made SO that With
out a draught animal they may be
moved cum impetus ineStimabili az
we deem the Scythed charlotS TO have
been from which antiquity fought.
And flying machines are possible. so
that a man may sit in the middle
turning some device by which arti
fetal wings may beat the air in the
manner OF 4 flying rd."-ln June
Hearst's international.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08
Much Liquor Seized.

Tampa, May l9.-Liquor> and other
property valued at approximately
$3.50. 900 was seized in Florida during
the moth Of April by federal pro-
hibition agents. according 70 statis-
tics announced today by O. p. Hill
burn. prohibition director for the
State The property seized included
the S,40O-ton japanese steamship Erie
Maru. Eighteen stills were destroy
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08
New President OF the G. n. and L.
Railroad

Columbia May 20.-Joe Berry S.
Lyles. who has been president of the
Columbia. Newberry and Laurens
railroad, declined recollection at the
hands OF the stockholders, at their an
nual meeting in Columbia yesterday
afternoon. and John 2. Taylor. who
has been general manager and vice
president. was elected president.
Mi. Lyles will remain with the road
as vice president and counsel.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

one reason why Il lamb on the
plains costs only IS cents while the
profiteers sell lamb chop for 80
cents is that it's easier to catch the
lamb. mb.-Washington Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

In a certain London church cough
drops are now furnished free to wof-
shippers Knocking hymn books an
the floor Will be only method Of fur
nishing diversion hereafter.-Tace-
ma Ledger
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

There has been no element OF
mystery in the game. Patton, but
ton. who's got the button. since
laundries We're stablished.--Roc oches-
ter Times Union.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

Many who favor the pending bin
providing for payment to ex-presi-
dents an annuity of ten thousand do1-
lars feel that it is really worth more
than that.-Fort Scott, Kans., Tribune.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

The merchant who. instead OF wait
ing for business to pick up. makes ii
his business to pick up business. us
ualy finds the picking good.-Colum-
bia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

Louisiana has large tract Of land
dedicated to the preservation OF WIG
life. New York City has Broadway
dedicated to the same purpose.-To.e-
do Blade
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

Sweden has abolished capital pun
iSh,nent and Norway is talking OF CIV
ing up prohibition. which 10 some
people seems about the same thing
Providence Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

The owl in the White House tree
has not disclosed whether it nested
there to impart wisdom or to obtain
it.-Sioux City Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

The British ministry Of food has
announced it's intention of removing
all restrictions on foodstuffs at the
earliest possible date.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

a Philadelphia woman has invent
ed chocolate covered pretzei. TAX
en- with glass Of near-beer with
whipped cream Or it, this should
make a very pleasing afternoon re-
freshment--Tacoms Ledger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

There never was a time when the
spoils system looked more hateful
to honest democrats than right now.
News
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

There's a thorn to every rose. The
meek will probably inherit the war
debt along with the earth.--Balti-
more Evening Sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

Germany plans to make fresh
proposals" That's been the trouble
right along, from the allies point OF
Ind, Item.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

The public wants to see every gov
ernnent official earn his salary-eX-
eept Cen (Doc) Sawyer.-Arkansas
Gazette.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08
Students Abolish
Act of Hazi1,g
Action Taken az Wisconsin Uni
versity After Eight Lower
Classmen Were Injured

Madison. Wis. June s.-The stu
dents Senate. Of Wisconsin University
has abolished all forms OF hazing,
the severe injury Of eight
freshmen and sophmores saturday
during a class fight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

New York plans the establishment
OF a House of Poets. If contempor-
AIRY poets are admitted it's sure to
be u rough house.-Eew Orleans
Item
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

Investigation shows that a wreck
ed automobile OTTER carries more white
mnle than gasoline.-1ndianapoass
News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

The only good point about wicked
movies is that patrons get SO eX-
cited they forget to read the title
Sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

A shimmy dancer has had her less
insured but that seems like an uI-
necessary move on her part--Bs,E~
lington News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

Exports from Czechoslovakia for
1920 show important increases In
lumber, malt, glassware AID paper.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

It is still long way to normally
when a lot of girls who were satlsf1ed
with porch swings last year are IN
sisting on ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Union.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

Many a man is proud of the fact
that there is a breath Of suspicion
about him.-Sringfeld CO., News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

Go wrong, young man-o7 young
woman-and get INFO the movies.-
Buffalo Commercial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

1t doesn't pay TO strike back. Bet
ter hit the other fellow tlrst-Peters
burg tNaD Index Appeal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

Flattery is the best cure for stiN
neck 1t will turn almost any hea3.
Magazine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
HAMON DEFENSE SPRINGS SURPRISE
Envy Her? She's Going to the White HouSeI

This is Miss Pearl Harding. She's
rs. Her chums say she's the luck
lest girl in the world. Because she
has been invited to 30 10 Washing
ton for an indefinite stay at the
white house, as the guest of Presi-
dent and Mrs. Harding Pearl is the
daughter OF S. r. Harding, of Chi
cago. a relative of the president. It
is reported. although no announce
ment has been made. that tho
white house viii be home" 10 Pearl
much of the next four years She
has long been a favorite of the
president and Mrs. Harding. whose
fonduess for children is we'll known.
PEARLS friends already refer to her
ass the new white house baby" She
is shown here holding an auto
graphed photograph Of Uncle War
rem" as she calls him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
POSTAL employees
CONFER WITH HAYS
Present Views on Questions of
Policy to Postmaster
General.

BY Associated Press,
WASHINGTON. March 16.-NIews
OF postal employees ON the broad
questions Of policy affecting the per
sonnel of the service were presented
TO Postmaster General Hays We'd
nesday at a conference with national
representatives of organized postal
employees. The postmaster general
az whose invitation the conference
was held. expressed the hope that
frequent meetings might DE held be-
tween representative of the en-
pIoyes and departmental Officials 90
facilitate adjustment OF all diner
ences
"The battle IS won in the heart of
the soldier said Mr. HAYS. Three
hundred thousand men are engaged
in this enterprise and we are Eoing
to have 100000 partners The post
office department is not an institu-
tion for proht or politics; it is an
institution for service. and 30 is the
presidents purpose that every effort
shall be made 20 improve that ser
vice"
In a notice issued by the postmas-
ter general "Wednesday he urged
upon all postmasters the desira bIlity
.of participa I'm civic activities u.
their respective communities as a
means OF disseminating general pos
tai information and solichiug the Coz
operation OF the public for the ob-
.servance Of the fundamental prin-
.c.plcs Of mailing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
.INTERURBAN CAR
KILLS AGED Man
LAFAYETTE Men Die Instantly
When Tractor Car Crashes
Into Automobile.

BY Associated Press.
LAFAYETTE. Ind. March 10
Arthur Kennedy, age 70 years a
StockwelL Ind. druggist, and John
Kennedy age 90. his brother. a
farmer. were instantly killed at $50
o'clock Wednesday afternoon when
an incoming interurban car on the
T. IT,. /. and =. traction line struck
their automobile at the Concord
road crossing just east Of the city
limits The motor ear vas demol.
ished and both men were thrown
Iifeless from the wreck with their
skulls crushed and bodies torn.
They lad been called here by the
critical illness Of Mrs. Arthur Ken
uedy. who is AT the point of death
at a hospital. and were on their way
10 Stockwcl when the fatal accident
occurred Evidently neither of them
saw the interurlan car approaching.
At the same crossing on Nov. 4.
1919. Hugh Ellis and his family. of
Frankfort. Ind. were killed in a
similar accident.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
GOV. M'CRAY WILL
REORGANIZE BOARD
Executive TO Make Board Of
Agriculture Strictly a
State Department.
Rv Associated Do

BY Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS. March 16-Pa-
organization OF the stale board of
agriculture, under the new laws
making it strictly a state depart-
ment. was started "Wednesday nv
Gov. McCray, fixing the terms OF the
is members COMP osing the board
Eight members will continue TO
serve until next Jan. I. and the
others until Jan. I, 1928.
Those whose terms end with this
year follow:
). W. Taylor, BoonvilIe: =. "
Pickhardt. Huntingburg: Charles
y. Idndley. Salem; l. y. BrowZ.
Franklin; S. J. Miller. indianapolis:
q. Y. Hepler. South Bend; L. e.
Brouse, KendalIville, and Thomas
Grant. Lowell.
Those whose terms continue 70
1923 follow:
G.. r. Kempler, Columbus; II. ".
Moberly, Shelbyville: Z. J. Parker.
Thorntown; Mac NJ. Coming. Coving-
ton; f. z. Phillips. Walton: Lin
Wilson, Jonesboro: Charles L.
Smith, Montpelier, and John Isen-
barger, North Manchester.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
Governor to Retain
ESChbdCh on Board
McCray Quiets Rumors That
State Examiner is TO Lose
Present Office.

INDIANAPOIS. Ind. March Is
Gov McCray announced Wednesday
that he has entertained no thought
Of asking Jesse z. Eschbach 10 re-
sign as examiner OF tho state board
Of accounts. The announcement Of
the governor vas made, IS was said,
to set at rest rumors that Mr. Esch-
bach was going TO be deposed
4 have no thought AZ this time
OF removing Mr. Eschbach." the soT-
ernor stated. II am perfectly will
ing for him to remain in tho service
Of the state and there is no disposi-
tion at this tine on my part OF ask
ing for his designation. Further
more, I have never considered the
selection of another person TO take
his place"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
WILL SUPPORT
MEAT CUTTERS
STRIKE STAND
All Packing Plant Unions of
Federation Pledge Aid to
Meat Cutters.
NAME REPRESENTATIVES,
Lane and Brennan Chosen to
Act at Conference Await
Ballot Result.
BY Associated Press:

fnN AECOClLAEu 4 itSo-
CHICAGO. March 16.-Interna-
tionaI officers of every packing plant
union under the American Fedora
tion of Labor "Wednesday pledged
their organizations 10 go TO any eX-
tent in support of the Amalgamated
Order OF Meat Cutters and Butcher
Workers of North America in it's
dealings with the packers over
wages and working hours.
\ resolution adopted at confer
cnce of the officials Wednesday
pledged "fu1 moral and financial
support" and the officials an
nounced that they had agreed YER
bally to go TO the extent OF calling
a sympathetic strike, providing the
meat cutters walked out and their
own organ izations organized a
strike.
At the same time 1t was decided to
place the matter before Samuel
Gompers at a conference Of presi-
dents OF the II allied unions to be
held in Washington Sunday. A tele-
gram asking Mr. Gompers TO be
present was sent to Frank Morri-
son. secretary of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. Wednesday night
Choose Representatives.
Dennis Lane, secretary of the
meat cutters organization, and Red
mOnd ). Brennan, of Kansas City,
its attorney, were chosen TO repre-
sent the workers at the conference
with Sec'y of Labor Davis in Wash
ington Monday. Wednesdays meet
ing adopted "A resolution authorizing
! Mr.. Brennan and Mr.. Lane to act
for all of the unions
! 1t was decided that the labor rep
! resentatives should insist at the con-
/ ference that the packers live up TO
| the arbitration agreement reached
/ during the war, and which recently
was terminated by the packers.
Mr.. Brennan and Mr.. Lane were
instructed that on this point there
could be no weakening.
4 resolution calling on Secretaries
| Hoover, Wallace and Davis to insist
on the carrying out OF this agree
ment also was adopted.
Take No Action.
Until the conference Monday the
workers viii take no action. it was
| decided. No strike will be called
CONTINUED on PAGE FOT-P0
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-17
WAVES RIGHT
TO ARGUMENT:
CASE TO JURY
Defense Action in Asking I'M
mediate Submission 10
jury, Surprise.
COURT INSTRUCTS JURY
Judge Defines Limits of self
Defense Brown Gives
State Argument.

By Associated Press
ARDMORE. okla March H.
The defense in the case of clara
Smith Hamon. charged with the
murder cf Jake J.. Hamon. Okla
homa oil and railroad man and
politician. surprised the state and
the court wednesday bv waving s
right of argument and asking in.-
mediate submission OF the case to
the jury after IT, TT. Brown special
prosecutor. had completed the open
ing argument FOR tho prosecution.
Court adjourned until Thursday to
give the state time 20 look into the
law as the proceeding was unusual
Tho motion by the defense came
after The state had declined 20 Ic.
the case go 10 the jury vithout
argument and after judge Thoniae
W. Chapman had given his .ns,uic-
tions TO tho jury.
The dramatic close follow,l
a day OF comparative inacti,u-
A few hours in tho mo-nn-
sufficed for The examination az o..
half dozen Witnesses i'm rebuttlI for
the state and for argument ,u the
adm lssihility of several letters write
ten by Hamon 10 clara Hamon
The court barred tho ccmmunica-
tious an recessed until mi1-after-
noon for the preparation Of in
tructions which under t1c okla
homa law may prccede the arru-
ment Of counsel.
Court Define Terms.
IN its instructions tho court dchu-
cd the terms homicide and man.
slaughter OF the FIRST and second
degrees and pointed out that dvi.l-s
statement was subicct to the ordin-
ar5- rules for determining the cred
ibihty Of Witnesses and that persoa s.
making such dying statement must
have given up hope Of recovery
The jury was instructed flaL r
IL brought verdict Of guilty Of
murder. Do should designate whether
the punishment should Doe death or
life Imprisonment
The court went 90 cousid .rabie
Icngthc 10 explain the law as 10
jusGfable homicide holding that Tho
defendant TO be justified Irust have
convinced tho jury that she was iu
imminent danger Of losing her lif-
or suffering great bodily harm and
had used all reasonable means a0-
parent TO reasonable person undcr
the circumstances TO avoid the
danger.
The customary definition Of reas-
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