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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-22
THIS GIRL \ GREAT FIGHTER.
She Starts Newspaper After Getting
Her Town Partly Cleaned.

West Hammond, Ind, Feb. 15.-The
Searchlight, a semi-weekly newspaper
published by Miss Virginia Brooks,
will make its initial appearance to-
morrow and will declare editorialIy
that the editor will continue the pub
lication regardless of expenses till
corruption is driven out of this city.
Miss Brooks, who is known as the
Joan OF Arc of West Hammond, has
been making campaign against
graft and other phases Of official
corruption in this city for two years
and at the last election was the most
potent factor in changing conditions
by driving out some officials and vot-
ing in others. She is % years Of
age, a property owner and thorough
ly imbued with the spirit Of reform.
When Miss Brooks began her cam
paign two years ago her first assaults
were made upon gambling and she
forced the local officers to make
raids on gambling houses and arrest
gamblers till she has rid the town
Of them. She has been greatly in
strumental in riding the town Of
other criminals and she now pro-
poses 10 proceed against delinquent
officials and expose graft in taxes
and to expose those who have gained
control of property by questionable
means.
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though he did not recognize that there is
God of Justice TO whom he must ulti-
mately account
linen Elijah, under Divine direction
went 1orth to meet the King and. by the
LORDS command. said. Hast thou killed
ana also taken possession? In the place
Where the dogs licked the blood OF Ma
poth shall dogs lick thy blood" And this
prophecy was fulfilled to the letter very
shortly after. Note however. the Kings
attitude and how inclined he was. as be-
tore' TO ignore the Lord and to think
merely OF the Prophet
Ahab accosted Elijah saving Hast
thou round me. . mine enemy?" He re-
ceiVed the answer. Il have found thee be-
cause thou hast sold thysolf to work evil
In the sight OF the Lord"
Covctousness is ono of the most CRYING
evils OF our day. 1t is causing more
heartaches and trouble OF every kind Der-
maps. than any other sin
I'm palaces arc hearts that ask.
In discomfort and pride.
why life IS such a weary task
And all good things denied:
And hearts I'm poorest huts admire
How Love has I'm their aid
Love that not eTer seems 20 tire
such rich provision made"
\ good man isn't always clever and
a clever man isn't always good.
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ment, senior. but I do want YOU to
believe that shall keep my part OF
the compact"
I'm goin' to ave nap" Coke an
nounced. Either you or Watts must
take old. Witch Is 1t 10 bef'
mo need To ask Mr.. Hozier any such
question:" said the suave Dom Corria
you eau trust him implicitly. lie Is
with us now-to the death"
Soon after sunset Iris rcappeared
She walked ON the after deck with san
Benavldcs and seemed To he listening
with great attention to something he
was telling her.
When Hozier wns relieved and sum.
mOnel to II meal I'm the saloon with
NOrrie and some OF the ships own
officers Iris was nowhere visible. He
went straight 10 her cabin and knocked.
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(To Be Continued.)
Pneumonia Follows u Cold

l'ut never follows the use Of Folcy's
Honey and Tar, which checks the
cough and eXpcls the cold. NJ. stock
well, Hannibal, Mo-, says, cit beats all
the remedies | ever used. | contract
ed bad cold and cough and was
threatened with pneumonia. one bot
tie Of Folcys Honey and Tar com
plctcly cured me" No opiates, just a
reliable household medicine. w. W..
Sibert.
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Naboth. He sent Ma
both word of his de-
sires. Offering to pur-
chase with money or
to trade for II an
other vineyard. Ma
both. asserting his
rights. declined to sell
for any price.
AS q result the King
was disappointed. t e d.
h heart-sick, veXed.
pouty. He had allow
ed covetougness to
grow In his heart.
He wanted that vine
yard. He was King,
SO it was very disre-
SDeCtflll of NabOth IN
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The legislature seems to think that
the supreme court would be a better
judge Of "men learned in the law"
than the governor. And, when YOU
come to think Of it. that is a very
sensible conclusion.-Au Anderson Mail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-22

How to cure cold is a question in
which many are interested just now.
thamberlain's Cough Remedy has
won its great reputation and immense
sale by its remarkable cure OF colds.
1t can always be depended upon. For
sale by all dealers
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10 King Ahab Elijah said, ''Thou hast
~ sold thyself to work evil in the
sight OF the Lord" The effects Of
the drouth gradually disappeared, but it's
salutary lesson remained with the King
and with the people to q considerable ex-
tent. The true God had some recognition.
BaaPs Influence was considerably broken
Queen Jezebel evidently relented concern
Ing her threat against Elijah. He return
ed and founded various Schools Of the
Prophets In Israel. himself being the mas
ter-sprit amongst them.
Our present lesson shows the meanness
OF covetousness and the awful power Of
q wicked woman. Ahab had two fine pal
aces; one of them, at Jezreel. was an
Ivory" palace, but even It's possession
did not make the King happy He desired
to attach to 1t a fine vineyard owned by
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-22

"A piece Of flannel dampened with
Chamberl2in's Lininent and bound
on to the affected parts is superior to-
any plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest give
1t a trial and you are certain to be
more than pleased with the prompt
relief which it affords. Sold by all
dealers.
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saying that Naboth
was dead, as per the
Kings wishes. The
Queen then said to
her sullen lord, Arise,
take possession Of the
vineyard Of Naboth:
he is dead.
The King seems to
have had no qualms
of conscience, but to
have been In some
respects as bad as
the Queen, but with
less courage. At all
events he proceeded
TO take possession OF
q l.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-22

10 irrcprossihlc conflict in sight
looks AS threatening as that OF the
Democrats ON thu tariff question:
81. Louis GNunc-pcmocrat.
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Foley Kidney Pills are a reliable
remedy for hackacho, rheumatism
and urinary Irregularities. They arr
tonic in action. quick in results and
AFFORD a prompt relief from all kid
ncy disorders w. w. Sibert.
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V
I'VE REALLY MUST GET MARRIED AT PER
NAMBUCO.
dear heart. when we strike balance
Of mutual service. We are bound by
q tie Of comradeship that is denied to
most. And what other man and wo-
man now breathing can lay better
claim than we to have been Joined by
the Almighty?"
The strange exigencies Of their lives
during the past two days had ordained
that this should be Philips first avow-
al Of his feelings. Under the stress Of
overpowering impulse he had clasped
Iris to his heart when they were part
ing on the island. In obedience to a
stronger law than any hitherto re-
vealed to her innocent consciousness
the girl had flown to his arms when
he came to the hut And that was all
their lovemaking-two blissful mo-
ments Of delirium wrenched from
time Of gaunt tragedy and followed by
few hours Of self negation. Yet they
sufiiced-to the man-and the woman
is never too ready to count the cost
when her heart declares Its passion.
"Give you up!" he muttered again.
mo. Iris, not II Satan brought every
dead Verify to aid the living one in
his demand"
Coke. to whom tact was anathema,
chose that unhappy instant to summon
him to take charge of the ship.
Were givin' Pernambuco the go-by.
It's Maceio for us. quick as we can
get there" said Coke.
Hozier was In no humor for con-
ciiiatory methods. He turned on his
heel and walked straight to where De
sylvia was leaning against the rails.
Captain Coke tells me that we are
not making for Pernambuco," he said,
meeting the older mans penetrating
gaze with a glance as firm and self
contained.
THAT is what we have arranged"
said Dom Corria.
"It does not seem to have occurred
to you that there is one person on
board this ship whose interests are
vastly more important than yours. SEN
hor."
Meaning Miss Yorker asked the
other. who did not require to look
twice at this stern visaged man to
grasp the futility of any words but the
plainest.
Eyes"
"She will be safer at Maceio than
ut Pernambuco. Our only danger at
either place will be encountered at the
actual moment Of landing. At Maceio
there Is practically no risk of finding
warship In the harbor That Is why
we are going there"
And not because you are more like
ly to find adherents therer'
"It is much smaller town than
Pernambuco. and my strength lies out.
side the large cities. l admit. But
there can be no question as to our
wisdom In preferring Maceio. even
where the young lady's well being Is
concerned"
II see that. whether willing or not.
we are to be made the tools Of your
ambition" interrupted Hozier CURLY
ut Is also fairly evident that am the
only man OF the Andromeda's company
whom you have not bribed to obey
you. Well. be warned now by me. If
circumstances fail to justify your
chanrp ~ rOutp
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Remember the Name

Foley's Honey and Tar for all coughs
and colds, Group, bronchitis, hoarse-
ness and for racking lagrippe coughs.
No opiates. Refuse substitutes. w.
w. Sibert.
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change II route |
shall make IL my
business to settle
at least one rev.
luton In Brazil
by cracking your
skull"
Let me under.
stand!' said De
Sylvia. "You hold
my life as forfeit
IL any mischance
b e falls NJ 1 s s
Yorker"
YES"
81 accept that.
OF course you no
longer challenge
my direction OF
affairsf"
II am no match
HAH .s,.. IL
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1t is hard for New Orleans to see
the hand Of the Lord in that expo
sition dcal.-Omaha Bee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-02-22

This is probably about as good a
time as the State House dome will
find to fall.-Manning Times.
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That Woman Jezebel"

AS per instructions. word was at once
sent, which came 20 the hands Of JeZebel
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\ good man isn't always clever and
clever man isn't always good.
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NIhBROKIYN T
E|zlABERNAftF ]tl!
lW .RIBLE.STUDIES.
A KING SOLD HIMSELF
Kings 21-February 26
''Take heed aud betcdre of coretousness-trhich
.BIBLE.STUDTES.

TAKE heed aud betodre Of c0retousness-tchich
Is idOldtry."-LVkc r.ij: Col S:5
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tie ola not answer. His eyes were
fixed on mine his sword flashed with
mine 1t was 70 be Il duel to the
death We both knew that. He tried
to force me back toward the hole, |
tried to make him change ground with
me. We neither of us succeeded. yet
he had the advantage. for the flicker
ing torch was before me and spoiled
my sight somewhat. Twice. thrice. he
made a sudden effort TO finish the
matter. once almost breaking through
my guard The point of his weapon
touched my arm and the blood showed
The count smiled The next moment |
had touched him. and there ensued a
fierce encounter for a few moments /
succeeded in getting round him Now
his back was toward the trap, the
tOrchliGht in his eyes The advantage
was with me. Whether ii was the
light that troubled him or that his
courage failed him do not know. but
he fought less freely Time after time
he only just managed to keep my point
from his breast. aud unconsciously he
drew nearer to the hole, Once or twice
bis eyes left mine for an instant-a
bad sign-but it did not make me care
less Not for q moment did | forget
the man with whom | had to deal
Suddenly he attacked me more fierce
ly than before king | heard him
utter between his teeth Well could
I understand him. His schemes were
ripe. Tomorrow Yadasara would be
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Trap. linen lei nlm so. anu he suu
noiselessly out OF sight
Now Gomez
Her arm was in mine and | was
fitting the key in the lock when there
was a roar of voices in the corridor
without.
"vasca. The traitor! The traitor.
vascar
The king.'' whispered Daria.
A laundering knock came at the
door,
open In the kings namer'
I'VE are lost" said Daria calmly.
l drew my sword and threw of the
cloak. At least | might die lighting
Clinton. kiss me-"
"Open. openI" they shouted without
Kiss me-"
l kissed her, one long kiss
Now kill me-" she said
Perhaps the request put the thought
into my head
You do not fear death?"
NO"
pointed 10 the trap.
"Only dead men take 1t. they say. and
lie still in the river bed. Yet one dead
man rose to the surface. We might
rise alive. Ii Is poor chance, but II
death comes II will find US In each
others arms. II Is better than wait
ing for tomorrow
She shuddered little. Then she
took my hands.
81 am ready" she said
"Quicklyl''
l sat down on the edge OF the trap,
even on the spot where few moments
before the dead count had rested
"Sit beside me-" l said to Daria
Now put your arms round me so.
now your I.eI between mine, so. DO
not struggle To fall straight is our
only chance My darling. | love you.
| I love you"
| Our lips met.
1T is time In another moment the
| door will be in"
shuff1ed over the edge as | spoke.
| holding with one hand
"You are ready?"
YES"
"Noww
let go my bold. and we slipped
| downward
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ELECTRA

one Of the most enjoyable picnics
of the season was pulled off on the
shores of Half Moon Lake beneath a
beautiful oak grove al C. W. BranT's
boat landing by the people OF Electra
and Moss Bluff last Friday. Ice cream.
fruit punch and cold drinks Were serv-
ed in abundance in the morning while
between acts old time games were in
ldulged in and the shores of that fam
Gus fishing ground resounded with
shouts of laughter. The fishermen re-
turned in ample time with fine catch
OF fish which were fried to a beauti-
tul brown. Then behold. what boun-
tiful spread. Just the kind that ev-
cry one enjoys. II is useless to say
that the crowd did justice TO the feast.
In the afternoon the Moss Blufr nine
played Electra. making a brave at
tempt TO win back their lost laurels
Of two weeks ago. They were fast
coming into their own when the ice
cream signal was given and not even
baseball could keep them in the field
when they were thus tempted with the
nectar Of the gods" The game was
ably umpired by Mr.. Cardiff OF Una
tilla. The different families We're
thinking of departing to their re-
spective homes when a rather singular
looking bird made its appearance
against the Southern horizon. II ma
lterialized into Mr.. Jim Martin in his
Iairship going TO Tarpon Springs. Or
lando and other points south. He came
by 10 give the crowd a hint OF the up
to-date. Some of those present were
Rev. Gorbitt of Tmatilla. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. II. Morrison. Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Brant. Mrs. r. \. Halford. Mr.. and
~ nd
Morrison. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Mead
ows, Mrs. II. 3. Mock, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
T. Stebbleton, Misses May Halford,
Edna Brant. Emily Halford. Sallie
Morrison. Myrtle Mock, Addie Nor
rison. Messrs Oscar Gorbitt from Ten
nessee. DR.. Wilson. y. J. Holton. Geo
| b Brant. Louis Morrison, Ambus Nor
rison. J. II. Halford. Johnnie Morrison.
Henry Morrison. Miss Edna Smith.
! The attractive little daughter of Mr.
land Mrs s. f. Smith gave a delight
full party to her many friends Satur-
Iday afternoon. All report a great
time This was a celebration of her
tenth birthday. We wish you many
more happy birthdays.
Miss Dixie Pfllans is now visiting
friends and relatives at Orlando.
| Miss Annie Holly has returned home
| from Madison where she took a busi-
ness course.
| Rev Gorbitt filled his regular ap-
!pointment at the Baptist church 10 a
full house Saturday and sunday
| Mrs. G \. Sellsrs is at home again.
] She went 10 LevOn 10 care for her
daughter and grandchildren. who We're
suffering with measles.
| Earl Smith has returned from Green
Cove Springs. where ne had a pleas
ant visit with relatives
| Mrs. Barber left for LeeSburg today
to visit her sick sister.
! Wonder who our newspaper artist
lis? He gets the news with the boots on.
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his If only be could slay me. His
swordsmanship was not equal to his
ferocity, or perhaps he underrated my
skill. watched him, and | grew
calmer waited until his heel was
at the edge of the trap. Now l pre-
pared to strike and end it, but once
more he escaped me. He forced me
back across the dungeon until my foot
touched the wall. and he laughed 1t
was a strange laugh. such as few men
laugh. for it ended in gurgling sigh,
almost like the sound q pipe gives as
the last of the water runs out, for the
end had come. My blade had passed
right through him He threw up his
arms and staggered back, falling be-
side the hole. | went to him.
He Is dead"
Clinton
Daria was beside me.
MY love-" | said, kissing her. for
get that name for awhile. We will
go. know the road. The danger Is
over"
But you-yOu"-
Il am the count for tonight"
| took the cloak from the dead man
and threw il around me | took his
sword and put it on instead OF my
own, and | drew his hat we'll over my
eyes
Here is the key" l said. drawing
1t from the cloak. stay! In case
they should enter the dungeon when
we are gone and should find that-it
would betray US"
l took the dead man by his limp
arms and dreY him 10 the edge OF the
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CONTINUED Tomorrow
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FAMILY

Popes Herb is prepared to provide a
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upon the principle of purity OF blood
insuring freedom from disease. 1t Is
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loss OF appetite and all ailments aris-
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Mrs j. c. Meade of Hyattsville. Md.
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For years have suffered with
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Four months ago a grateful friend in
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used not quite 81 box and I am en-
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DR.. ]. V. Hennesey. prominent ply
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LAS a blood purifier. liver. kidney
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! Tablets are put up 200 in a box, six
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CITY DIRECTORY

Mayor-John u. Robertson.
President OF the Council-H. c.
Jones.
President Pro Tem-R. r. Carroll
Clerk-H. c. Sistrunk.
Tax Collector-W. w. Clyatt.
Treasurer-W. T. Gary.
Attorney-C. l. Sistrunk.
Marshal-R- L. Carter.
Fire Chief-H. :. Chambers.
Superintendent Of Electric Lighting
Plant-E. c. Bennett.
Policemen-Frank Hall. : y. Grubbs.
Street Superintendent-M. F. Dod-
son.
Sanitary Inspector-G. W Cleve-
land.
City Council
Aldermen First Ward-I- knight.
c. r. Tydings.
Aldermen Second Ward. II. Tay-
lor. r. r. Carroll.
Aldermen Third Ward-E. T Hell
venston, II. A. Fausett
Aldermen Fourth ward-H c. Jones.
G.. \. Carmichael
Alderman at-Large-W. p. Edwards
Committees OF the Council
Market-G. 4 Carmichael. L J.
knight. r. r Carroll
Sanitary-E. T Helvenston. W. p.
Edwards, II. \. Fausett.
Street-R. r. Carroll. G. \. Carmi-
chael. J. H Taylor.
Cemetery. 7. HeIvenston, H. \.
Fausett, II. =. Jones
Building-H. c. Jones. II. 4. Fausett.
G. \ Carmichael
Fire-H. \. Fausett, c. r. Tydings,
r r. Carroll
Police-W. p. Edwards. J. H. Taylor.
L J. knight.
Finance. r. Tydings. ]. H Taylor,
e T. Helvenston.
Judiciary-I- J. Knight, c. p. Ty-
dings, ". p. Edwards.
Light and Water II. Taylor. c. p
Tydings, II. c. Jones
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POPE MEDICINE co, INC,
Pope Building, washington, ID. c.
OCALA LODGE NO. 2s6, b. p. o. E.

Ocala Lodge No. 2ss. Benevolent and
Protective order OF Elks, meets sec
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings in
each month Visiting brethren always
welcome Edward Drake T. r
Louis F Savarese. Sec'y.
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PILES CURED IN 8 TO II DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed 20
cure any case OF itching. blind. bleed
ing or protruding piles in TO Il days
or money refunded. soc.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

Conventions held every Monday eve
ming in Castle Hall over Peyser's store.
cordial welcome to visiting knights.
J. @. Ferguson. c. C
Chas X Sage, x Of P and s
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TULUL. LODGE NO. %. L. O. o. F.

TULUIA LODGE NO. .. L. %. %. r..
Tulula Lodge No. %, Independent
Order OF Odd Fellows, meets every
Tuesday az s p. N. in Yonge's Hall.
Visiting brethren always welcome
W. F. Marlowe, Noble Grand.
- ~ Little, Secretary.