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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08
Why the Court
Docket is Congested
Example of the Prevailing
Methods of Conducting an
Examinations of Witness


a member OF the Sumter Bar sent
in I copy Of Case and Comment, the
Lawyers Magazine, with the follow
:Eg article marked for attention:
Examining Witness This is not
q Weber and Fields dialogue. II is Il
verbatim record of an examination in
i. Kansas City court. You need not
.augh unless YOU want to.
Lawyer for the plaintf: Now, Mr..
Smith, will you please tell the jury il
you ever saw this land
Answer: Yes, sir.
Question: Yes. sir?
Answer: Yes, sir.
Question: How many times did you
go to look at this land?
Answer: Twice.
Question: Twice?
Answer: Twice.
Question: Who went with you?
Answer: Abe Martin.
Question? Abe Martin
Answer: Abe Martin.
Question: Hold on minute. Was
that the first time on the second time?
You said you went two times, did YOU
not?
Answer: Yes, sir.
Question: Two times?
Answer: Two times.
Question: Well. did Abe Martin go
with you the first time or the second
time?
Answer The first time.
Question: The first time?
Answer The first time.
Question: And who went with YOU
the second time?
Answer: Abe Martin.
Question: Abe Martin?
Answer: Abe Martin
Question: Then Abe Martin went
With you both tilnes'
Answer: Both times.
Question: Who else went with you
The first time?
Answer: No one.
Question: NO one?
Answer: 40 one.
Question: Ey the way, Mr.. Smith,
you said you went in a buggy?
Answer: In a buggy.
Question: One horseo
Answer: Two horses
Question: Two?
Answer: Two.
Question Eoth times?
Answer: Both times.
Question: And Abe Martin was
with you?
Answer: He was.
Question: He was?
Answer: He was.
An hours patient attention had
elected the full information that Mr..
Smith and Abe Martin went to the
country, twice, in a buggy. TO look at
some land. They did? They did
Kansas City Star.
The above extract from the pro-
ceedings Of a Kansas City court IS
reproduced under the heading Quaint
and Curious" but to one who attends
the sessions of the Sumter county
court Of common pleas II sounds ia
miiiar. usual and ordinary. II would
be an easy matter to find in any one
of dozens of cases that are of rec
ord in the local court specimens OF
expert examinations just az ridi-
culous az this 1t is this method or
conducting business in Our courts that
results in the waste Of time, plllng
nm Of cO,lr1 eXpenSeS and the cOnSeS-
ton of the docket with unt.ied cases.
Every man who has served on jury
knows from experience how time IS
killed without consideration Of the
fact that every minute is costing the
taxpayers good hard money.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

$i.3s 1t: Kansas City July 12c at
s!33 IA; Winnipeg July II 3-4c at
$lIS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

a member OF the Sumter Bar sent
in {. copy Of Case and Comment, the
Lawyers Magazine" with the follow
:Eg article marked for attention:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-06-08

Tha contention closes tomorrow
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-22
Finance, Corporation
Business Runs Into
Millions Each Day

Washington, Dec. 22.-The war fl
nance corporation is doing business at
the rate of several million dollars a
Gay, according to the annual report of
that organization submitted today to
congress.
Up to November 80. the date Of the
report the corporation said its ad-
vapces for agricultural and live stock
purposes totslled more than $4,000
900 of which the principal items were
loans on cotton aggregatihg $4,000
600 on grain $16, 100000, live stock
1905 900 and for general agricul-
tural purposes $4,000, 900.
In addition to the agricultural a.
nancing advances were reported ag-
~grcgating $51, 500, 900 on exports Of
which the largest items were SIS, oOO,-
900 on cotton and $11,500,o00 on
grain.
Summarizing it's loans the corpora
ton showed that So, 900 900 had been
advanced to cooperative associations,
$72 ,0OO, 900 to banking and financial
institutions and $4,000, 900 to, export
ers covering both agricultural and ex-
port advances.
Called upon to deal with emergency
situation resulting from the war; the
corporation declared that consider
ing the magnitude Of the task, it is
felt that noteworthy results have
been achieved"
Entirely aside from the direct f.
nancial aid extended, the corporation
asserted it was rendering a helpful
service from the psychological point
of view.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-22
H. W|A1lTT]E| Err,
FAMOUS WRITER ! /
!. PASSES AWAY
Was Regarded as the Best
Known Journalist; Ill
Onlyfshort Time.

Jacksonville. -. Dee. 22.-Heufy
sWatterson. enc Of the country's best
known Journalists and former owner
and publisher OF, the Louisville, (Ky.)
Courier Journalld died at E. local hotel
at 6:15 .Eisl morning. a
IN Colonel Watterson's death was I'M
Expected, though cit had been known
4Ecor some days that he was i'll.
Tho veteran publisher had been
Eflere about six weeks a. was his GUS
@Som on his annual trips to Florida.
SIIe 4 Cor years been spending his
awinters largely at Fort Myres and it
S:was hts intention to go to that place
when his condition improved sufici-
entity to take the trip. His wife, son
EEe:s nd daughter were at his bedside
aMhcn he died. .. :,
~ Henry Watterson. born. Feb. -,
4 $40, was one of the last Of h old
time personal journalists. More thar.
half a century his editorials, with
their brilliant, original and phrase
making composition, attracted wide
attention. Tbey we're commented on
and copied by the press OF the nation.
Besides his power in n1olding public
Sopinion through MS editorials Wat
gferson's influence is credited with hav-
ing shaped the platform Of the Demo
acratic party in more than one presi-
fdential campaign.
& Writer by Accident
It was perhaps through an accident
THAT Henry Watterson pursued jour
Enalism. Early in life he evinced un-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-22

usual musical talent and his< parents
encouraged it. A nlishap that crush
ed his left thumb. leaving that mem
her stiff, caused the musical education
to be abandoned as the piano was his
favorite instrument.
A natural bent FOR writing developed
but ever in this Mr.. Watterson was
seriously handicapped as an illness in
infancy had affected his vision. His
first journalistic experience was gained
on q Washington, D. c., newspaper as
musical and dramatic critic. His ia
Their, Harvey NJ. Watterson. for twenty
years preceding the outbreak of the
war between the states, was a repre-
sentative in congress from Tennessee.
It was during this time Henry Wat
terson laid the foundations FOR an
elaborate knowledge Of national at
fairs. he spending much Of his time
associating with party leaders Of that
period and in close contact with the
operation of the government.
Watterson's course in letters and
journalism in the national capital was
interrupted just as he attained his ma
jority by the outbreak OF var With
his father, he. opposed the secession
movement, but upon the declaring o.
tlOSI1lIl1cS, I0 IclutiCu y ho 81
nessee home, and Joined the army o.
the confederacy. He served through
out the war, except for a period OF
ten months, when he established an6
operated at Chattanooga, Tenn, 1.-THE
Rebel" a seni-military paper.
Mr.. Watterson served first as al
aide to the famous cavalry leader
General Nathan Bedford Forrest, ane
later was on the staff Of Genera
Leonidas Polk.
During the~Eampaign between Gen:
erals Sherman and Johnston. Waiter
son was chief-of-scouts Of the Confed'
crate army. M
"The Rebel instantly achieved
great popularity. The paper was out
spoken and independent, forecastinl
in many things the Louisville Courier
Journal, a lineal descendent to follow
it within a few years.
Abraham Lincoln vas said to be tn
great passion Of Watterson's life. Hi
lecture on "Lincoln" was delivered II
hundreds of cities and it was his prid'
to tell of calling on Lincoln the morn
ing Of his Inauguration and Of stand
ing beside him At the ceremony.
"Let no southern man point hi
finger at me-" Mr. Watterson said
because 1 cannonize Lincoln, for h
was the one friend we had at cour
when friends were most in need"
Sought Harmony in South.
When Watterson founded. the Jour
nal he made a plea for harmony !
the south. Thoroughly reconstruct
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-22
.S0VlETS And
NATI|ONALISTS
DO NOT AGREE
.Kernalist's Dealings With
French and British Dis
liked by Reds.
tBy The Associated Press.

Nj -.
Constantinople, Dec. fluctuations
between Soviet Russia and the, Turk
ish Nationalist government have en-
tered upon a new phase, after the
sAngora governments definite declara-
ton OF a new policy OF Cancellation
with the entente. The new political
orientation with the kemalisss, result
ing in the conclusion of peace and
economic cooperation with France.
conversations at Ineboli with British
Representatives, has caused friction
with the Russians.
4 loyal to Alliance.
Mustapha Renal Pasha's govern
atty TO tho alliance with Russia, but
the Bolsheviki are deserving the Turks
no longer granting credits or send
ing munitions.
Considerable anxiety has arisen at
Angora following a report from XII
aim Kara Bekir, commanding the
Nationalist army at Erzerum that the
Bolsheviki have reinforced the 18th
army at kars with two divisions, o.
tensibly to replace troops to be sent
to the Russian 'front.'
1t is understood that Major Henry's
mission to Ineboli at the head of a
British delegation has been more sue
cessful than was originally believed,
the Turks having made important con
cesSOns. An accord between the
British and the N~ationalists now
Gems possible as Major Henry has
obtained satisfaction on the follow
Ing points:
+ Recognition of the international
control Of the Dardanelles by the Ma
~tionalists, giving Great Britain pri-
,, GRITTY owe the other allies; abandon
ment of auti-Brtish propaganda in
the Islamic countries of Asia, recogni-
tion Of the British mandate in Meso-
potamia, and granting of economic
privileges in Asiatic Turkey north Of
Mosu1.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-22
Jumps From Speeding
Engine Into Greek
To Save Life OF Boy

New York, Dec. 2e.Jerry
Driscol. locomotive fireman on
Staten Island, was congratulated
rs q hero today. While his train
Travelled at Is miles an hour he
jumped from the engine into the
creek and saved the life IOf Will
liam Alexandra, a school boy, who
had been struck ny the engine
and thrown into fifteen feet Of
water.
The train had gone ahead al
most a mile before the engineer
missed Driscoll and when he
stopped and backed up he saw,
the fireman sitting at the edge
Of the creek holding the boy who
was unconscious from fracture
OF tho skull. Persons who saw
tho scu said Drscoll dived
four times before he found tho
hoy who SINK Immediately.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-22

Austin citizens. who face examining
trials in justice court today in con-
nection with the shooting, will be abb
solved OF all blame, according to po-
lice sergeant Ed. r. Nitske.
Federal Prohibition Enforcement
Agent Bassett H. wiles, Chief. Of De-
tectives Young. Patrolman J. Macneil
and William E. Mayberry, former
Texas ranger, were charged with MUIR
der today in a complaint filed by Po-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-22
PASSENGERS R
STRANDED SHIP
ARE TAKEN ASHORE

Baltimore. Dec. 22.-The passen-
gers on tho steamer Cambridge,
which stranded in Eastern Bay in last
nights heavy gale while on her way
from Baltimore Claiburnc. Md, were
taken off this morning and landed at
Claiburne., The steamer was reported
still aground but in an easy position.
the sea having subsidized consider
ably.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-22

- aFA FH" LfH-L-fsr, RI
ed himself he urged all to- follow his
course in complete submission TO the,
federal government.
Mr. WattersonS always advocated q
Tariff for Revenue Only" phrase
which he coined. and which finally
was adopted by the Democratic party
He vas an ardent friend of Grover
Cleveland during the latter's first ad-
ministration as president. but opposed
Cleveland's third nomination.
Strong Supporter Of Allies.
When the storm OF 1ths European
war. broke over the world Mr.. Waiter
son assumed an uncompromising stand
in support of the cause and ideals of
the Entente Allies. declaring his be-
lief that their cause was the III of
freedom and democracy and that OF
the central empires that OF autocracy:
His attitude was tersely set forth in
a single sentence that appeared at the
end of practically every editorial he
wrote on the. subject for many
months: ITO He'll with the Hohen-
zollerns and .Hapsburgs!"
His scathing indictment of the Ger
n leaders hip, was interpreted BY
many of German blood In this country
as an attack upon themselves. and
u a storm OF denunclauOn aOOut
his ears. To these Americans Of Ger
man blood Mr.. Watterson made an
swer that presumably they had come
to the United States to escape the
thing he asserted the German rulers
were endeavortng to fasten upon the
rest Of the world and warned them
that If they identified themselves toe
! closely with the cause of Germany's
rulers by giving it support. they would
later regard their curse with regret
:. Retired in 1910.
In 1918. Mr.. Watterson sold his in
terest in the Courier-JourHAl 10 Judge
Robert W. Bingham of Louisville, who
also purchased stock of other owners
and Watterson retired from editoria
responsibility and place, accepting TO
several months the title of editor
emeritus. In the spring OF 1919. h
resigned that position. and since the,
he has been living a wholly retire.
life. interrupted only occasionally b!
a letter to a newspaper on a pubh'
topic OF an interview granted to som
rowing reporter.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-22
Mystery Surrounding
Clayton Murder Is
Believed Cleared Up

Austin. Tex. Dec. 22.-The mystery
surrounding the killing December Ii
of Peeler Clayton. service car driver,
near the "Ku Klux Khan hail" here.
has probably been cleared and twenty
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-22
PROPOSE SCHEME
TO AID RUSSIA
AND {. EUROPE
Allied Council to Be Asked
BY Prerniers to Invite Ma
tons to Join Move.
Strong Supporter Of Allies.
(By The Associated Press.)

London Dec. 22.-The allied su-
preme council at its coming meeting
in Cannes will be asked to invite the
interested powers to appoint a COM
mission to elaborate a comprehensive
scheme for the rehabilitation Of Cen
trail Europe and Russia This con
clusion was, arrived at in the confer
ence Of the French and British pre-
miers just ended here
The United. States w9uli- be invited
to haveMa membership in this COM
mission. Germany also would be rep
resented. The question of a Russian
representative is IN allegiance.
MANY PRISONERS RELEASED.
Mexico City. Dec. 11.-(Mail.)-
More than 500 prisoners were set at
liberty in one month as the result OF
President Obregon's recent decree
granting amnesty to all violators OF
the law complying with certain stipu-
lations.
The amnesty decree was the presi.
dents gift to unfortunates on the oc-
casion of the republics centennial
celebration Of independence.
TOO EXTRAVAGANT; KILLED HEF
Chicago, Dec. 22.-Because she wa.
too exeravagant" Peter j. Smith
foundry foreman. killed his wife, a.
as she lay asleep. then called the po'
lice and surrendered.
Every week I bring my pay envel'
ope home but at the end of the weel
she never had a. penny" he explained
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-22

lice Sergeant Ed. r. Nitske in connec-
tion with the killing a week oL
Clayton. HIVE
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-22
u. S. WEATHER BUREAU.
700 A. NJ. Observations.

Temperature. 9.
Maximum, IL hourss15.
Minimum, "a hours,I4.
Wind. (south), miles
Precipitation. IL hours Trace
Barometer, reduced, SO.Oz.
Evening star., 1921-06-30
Linen Remnants
at greatly reduced prices

A big table piled high with
Table Damasks, Napkins, Scarfs,
Crashes, Art Linens, Towels,
etc, offers worthwhile savings
to thrifty shoppers. Original
prices have been entirely disre-
garded and the sale offers oppor-
tunities you can hardly afford to
overlook.
First Floor-I.anxburgh & Brother
Evening star., 1921-06-30
Household
Linens
at Economy Prices

64=inch Mercerized Table
Damask, 69c yard-A good. heavy
quality that will launder we'll.
Choice assortment of patterns to
choose from. Specially k0-
priced Friday, yard. .... wv
Booths A bso orient
Toweling, 19c yard-Pure white,
extra good quality, IS inches wide.
AS much used for scarfs and chair
covers as for roller towels. ~,
Friday, yard. d............ ~
Evening star., 1921-06-30

Second Floor-Lnn>burEh.& & Brother
Evening star., 1921-06-30
Red Star Diaper
Cloth

Aseptic, durable. abb
sorbent, non irritant,
put up in l0-yard sani-
tary packages. Low
priced for Friday.
lS-inch-regular price,
Sl.75. Friday. $1.39.
22-inch-regular price,
$2.lO. Friday, $1.65.
First Floor
LansburKh 4 Brother
Evening star., 1921-06-30
A Just-before.the.Fourth
Sale of Full-Fashi0ned
Silk Stockings
Underpriced for Friday

Although these stockings mostly black here and
there IS color selection However the blacks are so
excellent in rich and wearing quality that we
advise early buying of all you'll need. there will be
ready shopping here tomorrow The manufacturer saws
some are IRREGULAR but if you'll examine them closely
"rreguars' -
GROUP NO. sample Silk Stockings, Ct 70
sizes 81 and 9l ~A./S
GROUP NO. 7a"lrregular" Silk Stock 81 *
ings, sizes 81 to 10. O........ ~A A.OO
GROUP NO. 3-"Irreguar' Silk Stock 0E,
ings, sizes 9 to 10. O.. SCN
First Floor-Lansburgh & Brother
Evening star., 1921-06-30
New Neckwear
at New Prices

Long Fichu COL
lars. $l.oo-Of crisp or
gandie or soft net. TRIM
med with three rows of
val lace and especially
pretty with Tuxedo sweat
ers or gingham frocks.
but priced ordinarily much
Fridays price Sl.OU
Net Guinnpes, $1.5O
The kind you want to
wear with sleeveless
frocks because they have
short sleeves attached,
and trimmed with Venisc
and val laces, Ct E0
Friday ........ V1 .OV
Net Vestees, 75c-
With attached collars, and
SO prettily trimmed with
rows of lace that you will
want to buy several at
Fridays low price 7E,
OF NV
First F1O0r-LaMsburK
4 Brother
Evening star., 1921-06-30

To Wear Uith sleeveless
frccks and practical enough
fer any summer blouse occa-
SIGN.
Evening star., 1921-06-30
Bar Pins and Brooches
Set with white stones. o.
Copies of real diamond pins O7C

Variety of styles fashioned after master jewelers.
ideas and arranged that they will pass easily for more
than merely limitations For gifts or your own use one
of these brooches will prove satisfactory-wheu
you tire of it. you don't mind discarding it,
Floor-LansburEh & Brother
Evening star., 1921-06-30
Fr;ds; Srsf';' $500
At $5.05 GINGHAM

Tuxedo Collars, Peter Pan Collars Regulation
Collars Novelty Collars and so many different
styles that dwell on COLLARS because
for wearing under sleeveless frocks. COLLARS
are the prime feature of the blouse,
Evening star., 1921-06-30

Hemstitching, fagoting. tucks. insertions.
laces. pin peated frills tailored, semi tailored
and whatever you have read about in advance
fashion sheets regarding BLOUSES. you'll
hnd what you want in this group at $500
Evening star., 1921-06-30
Hair Nets
at special prices

Choose cap or straigh,
1ets. of real human hair,
n all the wanted colors.
Enco Hair Nets, soc
dozen.
Ell Bee Hair Nets,
guaranteed, 3 for Csc.
First Floor
Lansburgh e. Brother
Evening star., 1921-06-30
$2.95 Crepe de Chine
Envelope Chemise
$2.39

crepe de chine OF the soitest flesh tint in
tailored and lace-trimmed styles. Friday only
$780,
Nightgowns of Windsor Crepe, $1.OO
Regular and extra sizes that sell on other days
for $l.5O Round neck styles. finished with hem
stitching plain hens, ribbon G. M
Fridays price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~ wv
$5.95 Silk PetticOats, $4.89-But only
on Friday can you choose these we'll made pet
tcoatS OF two-tone silk jersey chiffon taffeta
iansx ia p,aiq f l"d e1 sha"sea0'e eo'oFs with $3.50
kimonOs and Breakfast Coats, $1.98
and Sz9S-Reduced for one days selling from their
regular prices OF S3o5 and S5o5. Cool pretty gar
ments of dotted Swiss: with fancy COL % O2
lars. lace trimmed S1.98 and. .......... >pAsSO
First Floor-I.nnsburEh 4 Brother
Evening star., 1921-06-30
Sale of LuceHe Gingham Frocks
also Sleeveless Slip-on Dresses

W e put Il l =
CETTE" on the map
in Washington. and
YOU may depend that
specialist in Gingham
FrOck 5 allows us
every possible con-
cession.
At S5.o5 GINGHAM
DRESSES in even new
er styles-in fact. they
are shipped directly to
us at once they leave the
workrooms. CHECKS
OF course, checks have
the call. Combined with
Swisses. Orsandies,
plain color GinSham in
scores OF original ef-
fects. This lot also in
cludes Noiles in various
printed effects. as well
as a mum Der Of
s l. Z L Y L L + s s
SL1P-ON DRESSES of
Rarnie Linen. Sizes for
women and misses.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-07-18
Kx-sERvlCE MEN. ATTENTION

Ex-0ERvICE MEN, ATTENTION
~ klamath Post No. 8.
IT.; :: :.s ss ,,s .;;;; 4; s:::.:; g: ~; ::
OF each month.
Ex-service men are invited to at
tend the meetings.
For membership cards or informa.
tion ex-service men are requested to
see or write the following officers:
J. II. Carnahsn, Commander.
Roy N. Fouch. Post Adjutant.
For relief OF employment see or
write the Chairman Of The Relief and
Employment Committee. Francis
oids. care Lakeside Lumber COM
pany.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-07-18
Old Time Gun Men
Not Used to Movie
Directors' Stunts

BisBEE. Ariz.. July Is.-Making
OF moving pictures Is rather a novel.
ty IN this part OF the country and
Bisbee residents have difficulty in
getting used to seeing gaudiiy dress
Cd western bad men" rushing around
with artillery" strapped on their
belts.
Some Of the real oid-time western
crs arc apt to Jump at the wrong
conclusion when a movie westerner"
koes on tho warpath. For this reas-
on. . moving picture company. plan
ming to stage q hold-up scene at tho
depot at Osborn. eight miles south
OF here. had the train crew warn pas
sengors no less than ten times before
reaching tho station that a movie
train robbery" would be staged. In
spite OF this. several old timers on