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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-21
HUMAN SACRIFICES ARE CLAIM
ED BY HIDEOUS RELIGIOUS
SECT IN LOUISIANA.
KNOWN AS SACRIFICIAL SECT

SuperstitiOus Negroes Victims of a
Religion Whose Unholy Rites De-
mand Libations of Human Blood
Twenty-Seven Persons Sacrificed
TO This Demoniac Cult.
LAFAYETTE, La.-Ignorance is
always superstitious, and the blacks
of the cane and rice belts of south
western Louisiana are densely ignor-
ant. More than 80 per cent of them
If we exclude the very young-can
neither read nor write. And even
beyond the matter of ignorance the
mind of the negro is a fruitful field
for superstition. He is religious, but
as a rule his religion mostly appeals
when it is sensational, emotional and
mystic. He most readily follows such
leaders as preach mystery and appeal
to his benighted imagination. The
more preposterous the pretensions of
the leader to personal sanctif1cation
the more wildly he portrays heaven
and hell the greater his following
If he have a doctrine which promises
superior advantages for the black
man over the white in the next life
and especially if these advantages
are designed for a select few he
makes converts easily; and more
particularly if he enjoins secrecy,
and does his preaching only at mys-
FERROUS gatherings of the select few.
Such wandering preachers are many
among the blacks and the devotion
of their followers is pathetic.
The superstition of the race was
much in evidence shortly before the
appearance of Halley's comet a few
months ago. Itinerant preachers
harangued of the dire things to hap
pen, of the end of the world, of the
bliss to come to those prepared. And
as a consequence hundreds of ne
groeS were in frenzy of fear and
dreadful anticipation. Trainload af-
ter trainload travelled to a place
designated by their preachers to be
baptized for the comic" as they
termed it.
The white people are aware of all
this in a general way, but of definite,
concrete cases they know little, be-
cause, after all, in a way the negro
lives a life unto his race-a life in
which the whites have no actual
part. The black man is directed in
his work. He is paid for his ser
vices, he obeys the white mans laws,
he is cheerful and obtdient. subser-
Went and even affectionate as an in
ferior-but his leisure, his social
life, his religion are with his own
people. In the main he is harmless,
child-like, careless. But, like the
child he is, his emotions and his
superstitions are easily preyed upon
and he delights in secret rites and
mysticism. VoodCo tradition still
appeals to him and the negroes are
rare who have no faith in the charm
of 'hoodoo" bag. The white mans
civilization is not yet in full control
in the negro cabin.
To these peculiar qualities of the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-21
First La Grippe. Then Bronchitis

That was the case with Mrs. s.
W. Bailey, McCreary, KY. MY wife
was taken down with a severe attack
of la grippe, which run into bronchi-
tbs. She coughed as though she had
consumption and could not sleep at
night. The first bottle of Folev's
Honey and Tar Compound gave her
so much relief that she continued to
use it until she was permanently
cured" Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-21
TESTIMONY
OF FIVE WOMEN
Proves That Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Com
pound Is Reliable.

Reedville, Ore. can truly recon-
mend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to all women who are passing
through the Change of Life. as it made
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-21
rESTRAY-T have

have in city pound red
Jersey heller about two years old
unmarked. Owner can get same nv
paying fees. ]. 2. TURNER, Chief
of Police. 0i''oi
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-21
Gu { 8

g Or. A. Upham's Valuable EleC4uary or Internal
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This Remedy eradicates the disease from Che
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use place themselves in jeopardy, and loving
friends bury them sooner or Inter- For Sale and
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Dawson Drug Company
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-21

Deisem, No. Oak. CT was passing
through Change of Life and felt very
bad. l could not sleep and was very
nervous. Lydia E. Pinkham' s Vegetable
Compound restored me to perfect health
and | would not be without it. Mrs.
F. M. THORN, Deisem, No. Oak.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-02-21

me a we'll woman after
suffering three years. /"
. Mrs. MARY BoGART,
Reedville, Oregon.
New Orleans, La. -
" When passing through
the Change of Life l was
troubled with hot flashes,
weak and dizzy spells and
backache. Twas not fit for
anything until ! took Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound which
proved worth it's weight
in gold to me. - Mrs. GAS.
TON BLONDEAU, 1541 Po-
lymnia ST., New Orleans.
Mishawaka, Ind. =" Wo-
men passing through the
Change of Life can take
nothing better than Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. l am recon-
mendingittoallmyf riends
because of what it has
done for me. MRS. CHAs.
BAUER, 523 E. Marion St.,
Mishawaka, Ind.
Alton Station, KY. -"For
months | suffered from
troubles in consequence of
my age and thought |
could not live. Lydia E.
Pinkham's V e G e t a b e
Compound made me we'll
and l want other suffering
women toknow about it. 3"
Mrs. EMMA BAILEY, Alton
Station, KY.
Oak. 81 was passing
=
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

The authorities at the Smfthsoniar g..
stitute declare that there is ne h. =.
as to the genuineness of this swors
After a careful examination thew s..+
ed that it was forged in Germany so,,.
time prior to the American reyohti,.
At the beginning of the ReyoIrti,,
after the sword had been brought r.
America, a new handle was put NJ,
the sword, with the American aog,.
engraved like the ones used at the he.
ginning of the revolution. Through tbo
workmanship and certain marks on t,o
sword the authorities stated if IN bo
an ancient German make. The an
thorities of the Smithsonian Institute
requested Dir. Stow to leave tbo
sword there for exhibition, but Al tb,
, time DR.. Stow declined After deHoar
ating the matter, however, DR.. Stow
says that the Smithsonian is no donht
the proper place to leave his sword
where future generations may ga.
upon the relic so intimately connected
with the history of the great America
republic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29
HISTORIC OLD SWORD Is
OWNED BY JESUP MAN
DR.. NJ. N. Stow Has Old Weapon Which Has Rec, 7.
Every American War Butthe Spanish American
Will Give 1t to Smithsonian

Jesup, Ga, May 28-Dr. NJ. n. Stow,
Of Jesup, has in his possession a sword
Of great historical value. DR.. Stow
has proof that this sword has been in
every American war from the Reyolu-
ton down with the exception of the
panish-Amercan 1t is an officers
sword and has an antique appearance.
The sword was presented to DR.. Stow
~ his uncle, Maj. Dave Welchel, Of
gainesville. Mai. Welchel had carried
the sword in the Mexican war and
vas too old to use it in the Confeder-
ate war, so when the father of DR..
stow was elected lieutenant in COM
any aised in Gainesville Maj. We'll
chel told. him when the war was over
he returned alive, he could return
he sword, but if he should be so I'M
ortunate as to be killed or captured
that he would be glad to contribute
that much to his loved South.
at the end of the war the sword was
eturned after having been used nobly
defense of the Lost Cause in some
# the e. eatest battles of that terrib e
var
There is a tradition that this sword
must descend TO the highest ranking
military officer in the family When
)r. Stow graduated at the North Geor-
gia Agricultural college at DahlOnega
le went on a visit to Maj. Welchel in
mis- college uniform. The major was
cry much pleased to see at least
one member took an interest in mill
tary things AS DR.. Stow was leaving
Re presented him with this historical
Weapon, saying that as his nephew
stood highest in military rank he was
entitled to it, and instructing him IN
turn to pass it on to the member OF
he family who should be entitled to
it. Dr. Stow is now a surgeon of the
Georgia National Guard, with the rank
of captain and this old sword is never
used except at encampments and on
similar occasions.
On a visit to Washington city DR..
Stow took the sword with him and
| carried it to the Smithsonian Institute
where it was very generally admired.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29
YOU CAN BUY A GOOD
HUSBAND FOR TWELVE DOLLARS
Deprived of Pension of First Mate.
Divorce Seeker Asks Sum,

Washington, May 2S.-You can bur
a husband in Oklahoma for $l2. If
you think you can't ask Representative
H. S. Mcclure, of Oklahoma. A letter
received from a constituent by Mr.
Mcclure says:
q married veteran of the civil
war. My husband died and | was paid
$12 a month as his widow. But be-
came entangled in matrimony again
and married a worthless man. If you
can arrange with the pension bureau
to get back my pension of $l2 month
| received as the widow of my first
husband, l will agree to divorce my
second husband"
Mr.. Mcclure has advised his female
constituent to stand by her second
husband.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29
1872 WILL BRING MANY SETTLERS.

Indications are that this year will
bring many new investors and settlers
to Sumter county and the counties ad-
jacent to it.
Reports received by the real estate
agents, as well as information from
other sources, all points to a consider
able influx of visitors during the year,
looking for lands either for investment
purposes or for homes.
The latter claims are, of course,
preferable The men who come and
not only put their money here but
throw themselves as well into the de-
velopment of this section, count for
much more than those who merely
make an investment for the profits to
re taken down later on.
South Carolina, as usual, may be
looked to to send some of its stalwart
ons to this part of Georgia during
912. The interest aroused in seyera
sections of that state has by no mean.
lbated 1t is still intense and the ad
ertising matter that is sent from here
eeps it well alive. Then, too the
4dvices from the numerous CAROLYN
ans located in this section naturally
ends to draw others away from the
Did homes, to try their lot in a section
hat offers so many splendid opportun-
ties as does the country for many
miles around Americas.
Not only the Carolinians, though, but
Their states are To De lOoked 70 10
contributors this year to the growini
itiZenery of Sumter, Lee, Webster ahd
Their counties hereabouts. The news
as gone to many other states, an
ven into the far West, and many pros
lectors are to be expected during the
oming months.
The truth is, the tide of immigration
nat set this way three years ago has
ar from reached its flood. 1t is really
lnly in its beginning. A country that
ffers as reasonable priced lands as
his, that has such a climate, sucn
lealthfulness, such variety of soils and
UGH variety of crops, must entice men
way from those sections that do not
resent such advantages and such OPP
ortunities. Sumter and its siste2
counties must enjoy a rapid growth
ecause of the very richness of Their
claims.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29
CHILDREN'S KIDNEYS
20 Americas Mother Should Neglect
the Little Ones Health.

Oftentimes weak kidneys cause
-~eat a"noyance and embarrassment
TO children. Inability to control the
'"nev se"retions at night or while al
play, is attributed to carelessness and
TOO frequently the child is punished
2arepts having children troubled with
'idnev weakness would do well &c
'reat the kidneys with tested anG
proven kidney remedy. If there is pain
ire hack, discolored urine. irreg-
nlar urination. headaches, dizzy spells
or tired, WORKOUT feeling, try Doans
'drev Pills at once A remedy thar
has been used in kidney trouble for
Nver so years and has been recon-
ended by thousands Proof of merit
n an Americas citizens statement.
N'~G Fssie Query, 524 Lamar ST
Americas, Ga, says: Our little daugh
or com"lained a great deal of pain
and weakness through her back and
'-'4"ovs and about two months ago
when someone advised trial of
cans X dney Pills | began giving
this remedy to the child 1t did her q
"""+ on1ornt Of good, Strengthening
her kidneys and helping her so much
that she is now an altogether different
girl | do not hesitate to say that
Deans Kidney Pills are an excellent
kidney medicine and | strongly recon-
"nd them to oil persons afflicted
V'tN kidney complaint"
For sale by all dealers Price 80
MS, Foste'- Milburn Co.. Buffalo.
H"' YORK, sole agents for the United
States.
Pemem'er the name-Doan sand
axe no other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29
Underwood and Conservatism
Seen By Two Big Magazines

his reply upon the floor of the house
| to w. j. Bryan, who had accused him
! of opposing a reduction in the iron
and steel schedule because he came
from the steel manufacturing district
of Alabama and had an individual in
terest in the business. His denial was
not only sweeping and vigorous. but 1t
awakened the q eatest enthusiasm
among his democI attic colleagues.
/ Mr. Speaker, said Underwood, Mr..
! Bryan did not say | was protectioniz-
ing the democratic party when /
brought in the free-list bill. Not until
| differed with him on the WOODEN
schedule did he have one word Of
criticism so far as my conduct was con-
cerned | had to write a wooden
schedule that would protect the reve-
! nues of this government. and because
! did so and did not obey the command
of the gentleman from Nebraska, Mr..
Bryan, he is endeavoring to make the
country believe | am not an honest
democrat in favor of an honest reve-
nue. tariff
1T was this dramatic incident, COM
bined with Underwood's real leader
ship in bringing forward bills for tarf
revision and other constructive legis
laton, that convinced many people
that he was possessed of the real quail
tiles of leadership-tha made him, in
short. presidential candidate
Moreover, he has won a reputation,
the result of studious digging, for a
real mastery of the tariff question.
1t has geen said of him that he is the
only man in either branch of congress
who could be shut up in Theoretically
sealed room and emerge with a COM
plete tariff bill new congressman
told me that Underwood was the only
man in the house who could speak
upon the tariff in a way to make the
subject perfectly clear Without be-
ing an orator, he has a great gift for
the clear, forcible, reasonable eXposi-
4 ton of great questions. He is a fine
| representative of the new South-tne
| first Southerner since the war, indeed
who has been seriously consider ed as
! { presidential candidate.
During the entire primary cam
/ paign he has remained strictly in his
place, in the house of representatives,
/ performing his work as floor leader
He has made no political speeches, nor
any personal campaign for the nomi-
nation.
Underwood is not a progressive,
| though he stands for number of pro-
gressive measures, particularly the re-
duction of the tariff. But he seems to
have an honest mind and a fearless
spirit; he is a conservative from con-
viction. Progressives, of whom
count myself one, may not agree with
such man, but they can respect him.
Now, the danger in this country is
not from honest and clear-thinkin1
men in public Office, whether conserva-
tives or ardicals. An honest, clear
thinking man is never dangerous. II
he is a radical, responsibility chastens
him, and if a conservative, the neces-
sity of events pricks him forward. The
danger is not from thinking
honest progressives like Wilson ana
La Toilette, or clear thinking, honest
conservatives like Underwood and
Hughes"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

The next presidential primary, it is
will cost about fifty mil
ons to those backing the candidates
This preferential primary business
eeks to play into the hands of the fell
ow with a liberal backing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Another woman, this time a Pitts
burg resident, has secured a divorc,
because her husband has cold feet
Many men would be better off if they
had had cold feet when they thought
f marriage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

We are half century behind Europe
n farming, declares Doctor Wiley. Al
The rate we are going, though, we may
catch up by the time the doctors baby
works a farm of his own.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Seven tons of Bibles were shipped
one lot to South America the other
ay from New York. The Christianiz-
G of the South American must b.
taking some progress,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

If it had not been for this campaign
e would never have known Taft as
aft really is, nor had these new side
ghts on Roosevelt. After all, there is
netting to be thankful for.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Champ Clark says he will have n
majority of the Baltimore convention.
lie claims victory but as a matter of
rudence has filed his candidacy for
Congress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Despite the claims of the suffra-
rettes, the average woman will con-
inue to find it easier to cook than to
provide the things to cook.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Everytime Taft loses a state his
manager claims more delegates 70;
him. Smooth arithmeticians, these Re-
publican politicians.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

If Richeson went directly to bliss
We quite agree with the Times Union
that his victim was equally entitled to
the same prompt entrance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

The Underwood headquarters in Bal
t'more have been burned. That doesn't
mean, though, that Underwood's OPP
portunity has gone up in smoke.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Ex-manager Smith, it is said, will
groom for the governorship next time.
Smith, it will be recalled, also lives in
atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

The greatest need in this country
as the Wilmington Star sees it, is a
radical change in the representative
few who rule and fool US.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Another influx of South Carolinians
looking for homes in Sumter can soon
re expected. T he magnetism is draw
inf them too strong for them to resist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

The majority report shows that Lor-
inner did not spend any money. Some
one else spent it just for the pleasure
of seeing Lorimer in the Senate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Multi-millionaire Mellon, of Pitts
burg gets lid of his wife but keeps his
children. She seems to have been a
bad Mellon ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Nobody is threatening to rough
Louise the Democratic convention
There will be no need of an army OF
strong arms to hold it in order.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

The attacks on Tafts alleged relig-
ious leanings continue. There is no
doubt they are cutting decided figure
in the campaign
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Champ Clark may not be presiden-
tial timber, as his enemies say, but
there are other candidates who are not
even first class splinters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Tom Hudsons quiet campaign IS
none the less effective, Wherever he
goes he renews old friendships and
creates new ones
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

The men who say l get drunk are
Infamous liars shouts Roosevelt Build
another floor to the Ananias Club
house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

The Harmon men could certainly
approve of Underwood as a safe and
wise alternative, says the Jacksonville
Times-Union. And vice versa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Let us have harvests of unpre-
cendented size and no amount Of
wrangling can hold the country back
saws the New York American. But we
don't want any cron of cotton of I'm
brecedented size. We had one last
year and the unpleasant recollections
1inger
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

If Crawl Wheatley doesn't land to-
morrow this section will want to know
the reason why.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Lorimer ought to try to get out OF
the Senate before Teddy gets in the
White House.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

cynic remarks that the girl who
is wild to marry generally drives the
man wild who does marry her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Man cannot serve two masters, but
the one who has wife and baby
comes pretty close to it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Cuba is about to prove the accuracy
OF the old saying that house divide
against itself cannot stand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Tomorrow the state will hang u
suspense. Will Watson do all he has
said he will do?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29
Americas, Ga, May 20, 1912.

The mistakes of the Taft admins
tration would fill a book.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Many business man who claims he
wants only fair profit must have in
mind church fair profit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

If you would discover woman
weakness keep quiet and listen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

An extra easy way not to make mon
ey is specializing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

What makes the children especially
rood is for no callers to be in the
house
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

Morse will be one of the object les
sons of the coming campaign.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29
SIX MONTHS WITHOUT SLEEP

Smith-Why don't you see a doc
tor about your insomnia?
Brown am afraid there is no
hope for it,
Smith-Why not?
Brown-It's hereditary: my father
was night editor OF Greenland paper
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29

One way to avoid spending money
folishly is to not have any.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-29
OFFICIAL ORGAN.

OFFICIAL ORGAN.
City of Americas,
Sumter County.
Webster County.
Railroad Commission of Georgia For
Third Congressional District.
q, q. Court, southern District OF
Georgia.