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GOLD FINDER GOES TO JAIL. i ^ Raised $12,000 From the Credulous. Failed to Locate Treasure. \ Abbeville, La., Oct. 20.?"1 am go- : ing to the penitentiary because they | say I lied when I said I found a pi- j rates' cave containing $90,000,000 in I treasure, but I was not lying and j when I am a free man again I will i ^ penetrate the marshes of this parish! 4 and find that money," said Joseph j Choate, known as the "Pirate Treas-, ure King," before he left here for j the State penitentiary in the custody of two officers. Choate advertised his project ex * 1? -/.ll.'nn. choroc in Viic nfim leusxvtu V, SClllUf, oimi v_o 1U UW pany and obtaining more than $12,, 000 from men and women who were impressed by his statements. "Sure the money is there," continued Choate. . "Several years ago I ^ was hunting in a district near Little Lake. The marshes were thick and I got lost. I had been groping and stumbling through the high grass for hours and had almost fallen down in * exhaustion when I ran upon the cave. Found Great Chests of Gold. "I penetrated it and found great chests of gold and silver, coins and Jewelry. I had almost decided I would lie down and die, but the sight ^ of the treasure stimulated me. I plunged back through the marshes, and after a few hours' walking came ; to the road. I marked the place where I crossed the highway and resolved on avr\l r>Tlntr nnrtv to re IV VI UU turn and obtain the treasure. "I took a few into my confidence. My statements were received with incredulity by most of those whom I approached. I then resolved to go into the marshes again and obtain some A of the treasure. I brought back as * many Spanish doubloons as I could carry. After that I had no trouble in securing cooperation. "I raised about $12,000, which was devoted to building roads and canals through the dense swamps. It was my plan to bring the treasure by means of boats and barges." "How do you know the treasure ^ was valued at $90,000,000?" he was asked. 4 May Be $100,000,000. "Why, the treasure was contained In 180 chests in a tomb-like apartment within the cave," replied Choate. "I examined the contents-of evexy chest, and I'm sure there was not less than $500,000 in each. However, the treasure may be worth more > than one hundred millions." There are many who believe that ' Choate is absolutely sincere. Previous to the time he obtained the $12,000 his life had been above reproach. He had been a hard working man, a good citizen and was held in high esteem in this community. Even now he has hundreds of friends here. Comparatively few of the resir\t AHH01HII0 hAlipVP he should UCUtO Vi auuvitiav VV... . have been punished. Many hundred feet of roads and a long stretch of waterway had been built at the time Choate was arrested. Those who were backing the project believed it was time the treasure was materializing and accused Choate of leading them a wild-goose chase. He insisted that he would soon find the trail and declared that his confusion as to the exact location of the millions was natural, as no man could be expected to know the swamps even * though he lived in them. Finally the backers grew impatient and had Choate arrested. One of those connected with Choate was Charles Broussard, brother of Robert Broussard, a Louisiana congressman, who occupies a conspicu. 0U8 place in his party's ranks at Washington. During the trial of Choate it developed that he was much aggrieved at Charles Broussard because he had bought in his own name ? the land supposed to contain the treasure instead of jointly in the names of Broussard and Choate. Whether it was a coincidence or not is not known, but it was at this time that Choate began to lose his f -bearings and led the explorers almost iu a vii v?v. "Were you under the impression * that Broussard had mistreated you?" Cho&te was asked. "Well, I don't think I was treated exactly fair," he replied, "but that did not make me want to cheat any one." When Choate was sentenced he * thanked the Judge. "I know you think I am guilty," he told the court, "but I am not. I am going to be a model prisoner, have my sentence reduced, and when j I get out go for that treasure. I will end you some doubloons as a sou? renir." , Choate has a wife and a bright little boy. "Will you Wook for the treasure yourself?" Mrs. Choate was asked. * ' "No," she replied "My little boy and I will wait until Mr. Choate comes back." Union Meetings. > Union Meetings of the Barnwell Baptist Association will be held at Mount Calvary, Allen's Chapel and Bethesda churches Saturday and Sun day, October 30 th and 31st. ^ PROGRAM. Topic 1.?State mission needs. Topic 2?The advantages and disadvantages of organized fields. MOUNT CALVARY. ' Introductory Sermon?Rev. R. P. Galphin. Topic 1.?W. M. Jones, D. D., R. R. Johnson, G. E. Birt. Topic 2.?R. M. Mixson, J. T. Grubbs, Jeff Hair, Rev. J. K. Goode. Missionary Sermon on Sunday? Rev. J. D. Peacock. ^ ALLEN'S CHAPEL. Introductory Sermon?Rev. J. Hopkins. Topic 1.?Rev. W. G. Britton, J. A. Jenkins, C. M. Edenfield, Rev. W. C. Baxley. Topic 2.?Rev. S. P. Hair, H. Clay Creech, W. Barker. Missionary Sermon on Sunday? Rev. D. L. Roton. i BETHESDA. Introductory Sermon?Rev. Mr. Allen, of Denmark, S. C. Topic 1.?Rev. C. H. Turner, Rev. * W. H. Simpson, D. O. Hunter. Topic 2.?W. Folk, Capt. D. Rice, C. B. Free, Rev. O. J. Frier. Missionary Sermon on Sunday? Rev. O. J. Frier. - ^ -4 LAW AND ORDER LEASEE. FORMED BY THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF COPE. Meeting Held Monday Evening and Plans Formulated.?G. B. Kittrell Elected Chairman. Cope, S. C., Oct 21.?On Monday night a good many of the citizens of Cope and suburbs assembled at the school house for the purpose of forming a "Law and Order League." Mr. G. B. Kittrell and Mr. R. K. Henerey were elected temporary chairman and secretary, respectively. In selecting its officers, the following were elected: G. B. Kittrell, president; W. 0. Tatum, Sr., first vice president, and W. H. Smith, secon.d vice president, and R. K. Henerey, secretary and treasurer. The secretary was asked to draft a resolution, and wrote the following: "We, the undersigned citizens of Cope and surrounding community desiring to have better law and order in our midst, hereby pledge our selves to do all in our power to correct all evil, as we see it,, first, warning any offender to desist, and failing to do so, to report said party to the league and have it act on same." Signed?G. B. Kittrell, president; W. O. Tatum, Sr., first vice president; R. H. Henerey, secretary and treasurer; J. F. Cleckley, V. Brabham, H. J. Murphy, G. E. Griffith, J. M. Brickie, O. F. Smoak, A. D. Dempsey, James A. Cope, B. B. Brickie, W. M. Hughes, J. H. Clark, D. W. Bonnett, W. R. Hoover, J. A. Sandifer. As a name for our order it was moved and carried that same be called the "Cope Law and Order League." The following resolution was made on motion of G. B. Kittrell and seconded by D. W. Bonnett: "We, the citizens of Cope, S. C., and the surrounding country, hereby give notice, that we have this day organized a "Law and Order League," for the purpose of putting down the disorder and rowdyism that has prevailed in this town and community since the re-opening of the dispensary; and whereas, it has been common rumor that certain persons have been selling cider and other stuff that is believed to contain alcohol, and that some parties make it a business on Saturday to go to Bamberg and bring buggy loads of dispensary liquor for other parties, and claim to have been sent by for it. We hereby give fair notice, that this is against the law and from now on any one buying in lots for other parties, and bringing same to this town for distribution, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. We hope the above will be fair notice. We mean business, and intend to carry out the law, be the party white or black, that violates the law. "We hereby instruct the secretary to send a copy of this resolution to the county papers and request them to publish same, and to post in conspicuous places in the town of Cope two or three copies of the same." FAMOUS SHOW COMING. In Addition to Conmlete Zoo and All Features of Regular Circus Coming to Bamberg. With the aid of imagination some fairly adequate idea of ancient splendors may be formed. Magnificent chariots drawn by Arabian, stallions, herds of elephants ~nd camels carrying Bikaners, warriors in chain armor, sacred cattle and carts of golden plush, bullocks covered by silver trappings, odd conveyances harnessed to elephants, camel teams and natives direct from India, all take part in this production. Howe's Great London Shows carry a large amount of live stock. Over two hundred horses have to be cared for every day. It takes tons .of provender to feed them and the menagerie. The animals of the menagerie are generally of the most interest. The hardiest and longest lived and most intelligent is said to be the elephant. Some of the largest of this show are used to push the heavy wagons and cages about the lot when the show in setting up. One morning an elephant became enraged at his driver and wheeled quickly and struck at the man with his trunk. The beady eyes of the animal glistened as he trumpeted his anger. The keeper lashed the big brute with his whip and subdued him without any damage being done. Had the man been hit by the blow it would have killed him. When an elephant gets so bad that he is dangerous the owners have the animal killed, although the killing of an elephant means a loss of several thousand dollars. Shows carry everything that can be found in a good-sized city. With the aggregation is a blacksmith, a barber, harness maker, two painters, gilder, cooks, bakers, electricians, a minister veterinary doctors, and its regular family physician. Two exhibitions are given daily, rain or shine, and in case of inclem ent weather waterproof tents insure ample protection and comfort. The show will be in Bamberg Tuesday, November 2nd. Compromise Completed. A compromise has been affected between the representatives of the State of South Carolina and the National Surety company, in the matter involving the alleged shortage of J. C. Langford, county treasurer of Hampton eounty, amounting to $24,000. A check for $20,000 has been turned over to the attorney general and suit will be brought for the full amount against the county treasurer and any banks involved for the full amount of the shortage by the surety company. J. A. Byrd has a large stock of Douglas shoes for men and boys, fine shoes for ladies, clothing for men and bovs, hats, etc., which he is selling at close prices. He wants a chance at your trade. GOVERNOR'S ORDER SERVED. End of the Registration Incident in , Dorchester County. i I St. George, Oct. 20.?Two mem-jl bers of the board of registration fori! Dorchester county, Elias Doar and R. j M. Limehouse, have been removed! by Gov. Ansel. Copies of the governor's order were served upon each of the parties by Sheriff Owens today. The removal of .Messrs. Doar and Limehouse is the result of an investigation conducted by Mr. W. K. Townsend of Columbia, at the request of the governor. Mr. Townsend came down to St. George about six weeks ago in order to make an investigation into the affair and secured a number of affidavits regarding the doings of the board at their last regular meeting before the election on the dispensary question in August. Gov. Ansel, on the 21st of September, issued a rule requiring the members of the board to appear before him, at Columbia on the 27th of September to show cause why they should not be removed from office for misconduct and neglect of duty. Messrs. Limehouse and Doar, at the hearing before the governor, admitted that they had issued certificates from lists made out and given to them without the persons to whom the certificates were issued appearing before them in person. They contended, however, that such course has always been pursued, and that they were governed by an established precedent. Gov. Ansel in the order served today recites the fact that it was impossible for these officers to determine that the applicant could read and write any section of the constitution, or that he owned or had paid taxes on the amount of property as required by the constitution of 1905, when he had never appeared before the board in person. Mr. A. W. Rumph. who is also a member of the board, subsequent to his having been served with a copy of the rule to show cause, tendered his resignation to Gov. Ansel, giving as his reason the fact that his health and advanced age would not permit him to appear at the hearing. The governor in view of the extreme age and feeble physical condition of * *? ? ?J V in i/\n Air. nlimyii, aucepicu uia icsiguauuu. The service of this order to-day fl closes a matter which has engaged I the high attntion of the people of I Dorchester county since the election I on the dispensary question. " Mr. Doar, the chairman of the board, was seen by your correspon- $ dent to-day, but said that he had no statement to make regarding tilt affair at this time. For the last two weeks there has been a sharp controversy going on in the two county papers in reference J to this affair by those who are inter- | ested therein, which was begun as I the result of the publication of sever- | al affidavits contradicting some of _ the original ones filed with the governor. If you want to buy a nice driving horse or a good work mule or a nice 1 ? ?? ? - AM s-v4- r\f Vio^rtrvflc nAA UUggy, W dguu, Ui BCl Ul uaiuvoc, i Jones Bros. They have a nice line 1 and can suit you in style and price. The Bed-Rock of Success lies in a clean, clear brain, backed by indomitable will and a resistless energy. Such power comes from the splendid health that Dr. King's New Life Pills impart. They vitalize every L organ and build up brain and body. J. A. Harmon, Lizemore, W. Va., I writes: "They are the best pills I S ever used." 25c at Peoples Drug Co., Bamberg, S. C. White Man Convicted. Sumter, Oct. 23.?R. M. Barwick, white, of Pinewood, was convicted of ! manslaughter with a recommendation ] to mercy. His attorney, H. C. i Haynsworth, gave notice of a motion for a new trial which will be argued -j next week. The jury in this case was out from 6 Thursday afternoon until 10 o'clock Friday morning. Barwick was a policeman at Pinewood and while on duty shot a negro. The jury, however did not think the facts justified shooting. Barwick was tried once before, the result being a mistrial. Try This la November. Thousands upon thousands of families who have not been regular eaters of Quaker Oats will begin on the Brat of November and eat Quaker Onto once or twice every day for thirty days of this month; the result in good health and more strength and vigor will mean that every other month in the year will find them doing the same thing. Try it! Serve Quaker Oats plentifully and frequently for the thirty j " XT X- 3 1 AJfl ^ U&ys ui iNureuiirctr omu leave ou a uuiresponding amount at meat and greasy foods. YouH get more health, more vigor and strength than you ever got in thirty days at aay other kind of eating. While you are trying this see that the children get a full share. The best food for them. Quaker Oats is also packed in hermetically sealed tins for hot climates; keeps indefinitely. 7 FOR SALET~ 137 acres land, known as a part of the Dr. C. I. Faust estate, three miles south of Denmark, S. C. One hundred acres open; three good tenant houses; has seven pecan trees bearing 300 to 400 pounds yearly; good water, and rents for ! six (6) bales cotton. i Price, $23.50 per acre. Object of | selling: bought lands in Aiken coun- j ty. Apply to W. H. FAUST, L Denmark, S. C. I . or O. R. FAUST, J ^ White Pond, S. C. , CHICHESTER S PILLS | e"-" THE DIAMOND BRAND. A ' Ladies! 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