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— ■ - - Th» Darlington and Baaufort Appeal! Heard In Columbia. [News and Courier.] Columbia, Nov. 23.—When the State board of canvassers met this morning Secretary of State Tindal, who had just ar rived from his home, was pre- sent. This left Comptroller El- lerbe as the only absentee. He is at home sick. The first argu ments during the session were made to day, and they were in teresting. The contest of the election held at the precincts of Lydia, Lamar, Mechanicsville and Darlington, in Darlington county, has been under consid eration all day. The Darling ton contestcomes up upon charg es of fraud at these boxes and charges of the use of the delay tactics at the last named pre cinct When the hearing began Mr. C. S. Nettles, appearing for the contestants—those on the Inde- g indent Democratic ticket in arlington county—read his ex ceptions to the decision of the Darlington county board and his notice of appeal to the State board. The contestants charged frauds, such as refusal to allow legal voters to vote, delaying the voting, changing the- posi tion of the boxes, misinforming ignorant voters as to the loca tion of boxes, etc. The docu ments were quite long. Mr. Nettles stated in reply to a ques tion from Chairman Bates that he had submitted proof to sus tain the charges made before the county board. Mr. Nettles then read numer ous affidavits sustaining the charges made. The following is the decision of the county board: “After hearing full argument of counsel representing contest ants and conteslees and careful ly considering all the testimony offered, we adjudge and decide that the charges made by the contestants are not sustained and proved, and that there were no irregularities or fraud in the election held at Lamar, Lydia, Mechanicsville or Darlington precincts.” The grounds of contest before the county board were as fol lows: First. That a large number of voters were improperty exclud ed and prevented from voting at Darlington and Mechanics ville precincts. Second. That the voters were excluded and the managers at Lydia precinct failed to comply with tne law and the returns from Lydia precinct should be thrown out. Third. That the voters were excluded and intimidated and the managers at Lamar precinct failed to comply with the law, and the returns from said La mar precinct should be thrown out. Fourth. That the returns from both Lydia and Lamar are fraudulent and should be thrown out. The boxes, as counted by the board, were found to correspond with the return sheets Mr. Nettles gave the names of four or live who voted twice as there were double entries on the poll list for each. Judge 0. P. Townsend, who appeared for the contestees, submitted affidavits contradict ory to those submitted by Mr. Nettles. Most of them were from the managers and were flat denials of the charges made One of the managers at the Dar lington box, when the polls closed ,<»nd the Pope men thought they were elected, swears that the Pope men congratulated him on the fair conduct of the election. Mr. Nettles then read counter affidavits to those submitted by Judge Townsend. One of these sets forth that at least 400 were prevented from voting at the Darlington box by the delay tactics. Mr. Nettles opened the argu ment. He said the contest was not being made by disappointed office seekers. It was being made because it was beleived that there had been gross frauds and irregulaities. Fra id was a difficult thing to prove because witnesses were few, but all tes timony which could be obtained ought to receive careful consid eration. Slight irregulrrities might be overlooked, but gross irregularities could not. He had submitted affidavits from noe unworthy of belief. He re viewed all the circumstances and facts of the case and argu ed that the board could not but grant what was asked, it is needless to give all the de tails of the argument; it is only necessary to state that Mr. Net tles presented his case in a strong light. Judge Townsend replied at great length, making a strong argument. Most of it was de voted to the analysis of the affi davit: presented by Mr. Nettles. He argued that every one of them was based on “inform ation and belief,” whereas the parties affected could have been found; that the proof was insuf-' ficient; that credit should be given the lower board for weigh ing the testimony; that the affi-i davits he presented, coming from the managers themselves, was from the highest authority. He claimed to have all the proof on his sale. Judge Townsend displayed consideration humor and wit in the course of his argument. Mr. Nettles closed the argu ment. He had come to argue on law and not on the broad mat ter of “information and belief.” Mr. Nettles in reply to some of the insinuations of Judge Town send said that fraud in elections had gone to such an extent that it had become a stench in the nostrils of all good men. Mr. Nettles’s closing argument was brief and to the point. The board took the contest under advisement, and then a recess until 3.3o o’clock this af ternoon was announced. All l-ree. Those who have used Dr. King’s New Discovery know its value, and those who have not, have now the opportunity to try it Free. Call on the adver tised Druggist and get a Trial Bottle, Free. Send your name and address to H. E. Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and get a sam ple box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills Free, as well as a copy of Quide to Health and Household Instructor, Free. All of which is guaranteed to do you good and cost you nothing. Sold ta Willcox & Co’s. Drugstore. ft Good story •••• IS •••• Always . . Ssayonabk. This time we have a splendid one —though for that matter our stories are all good. But this one is particu larly so. Its title Is In the Midst of Alarms! Bu Robert Barr, better known by the nom de plume ot Luke Sharp. \ \ If you expect to read it, You will do well to Keep a sharp look out. (!. I IIMIlli & Mamitacturers —OF— Doors, Sash, Blmus, ^-dOXTJLIDXJSr GKS -AND- ' Building Material. F/8TABLISHED 1842. OH A RLESTON, 8. 0. April, 20 1888— y Will Begir? Scop. ROOFING SLATES. fpLEMING CEMENT ^ AND BRICK COMPANY. MASONS’ SUPPLIES, 276 East Bax, CHARLESTON, S. C. Importers of I JSNOTlSH T jJPOIEtTIL A-JNTJDJ J CEMENT J and dealers in Eastern and Southern Rock Lime, Rosendale Cement, N. Y Plaster Paris, Hair, Laths, Shingles Tiles, Bricks, Fire Clay and all Building Mater ial. ALL SIZES T. C. PIPE. BEST FULL SIZE FIRE BRICK. Tblhphonk 201. LAW CARD*. R. W. BOYD. gko. w, Brows BOYD dt BROWN- Attormej* and Oonnielori at Law Office in brick building south of the Bank of Darlington. DARLINGTON C. H., & 0. PROMPT PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL BUSINESS. K. O WOODS. T- H. SPAIN WOODS & SPA IN, (Successors to Ward & Woods,) Attorneys & Counsellors at Law. Offices formerly occhpied by Ward & Woods, over Bank of Darlington. Practise in State and Federal Courts. Prompt personal atten tion to all business. e- w. DARGAN. H. T. THOMPSON DARGAN & THOMPSON, Attorney! at Law, Office in Darlington Guards' Armory building, lower floor. Darliruston, S. C • ROOFING SLATES. Encourage Enterprise. We think we deserve it when we have been able to put FURNI TURK at a price that, although COTTON IS LOW, You can afford to furnish your home and live in We offer you for the next 30 days, in order to reduce our stock, a solid oak suit of furniture of 10 pieces for the low price of $25.00, worth fully $35.00.- We can sell you a parlor suit of 5 pieces, walnut frame and upholstered in silk plush, for $25.00. It is a nob by suit and a great bargain at this price. We have a few more of those LARGE REED ROCKERS left, and if you havn’t purchased a pair yet COME QUICK; they are strictly a bargain, and we are shipping them all over the State. Now is the time to take advantage of these bargains, and we would like to have your TRADE. MUD l SMOOT, THE TmIFF DILL Having become a law, we are now enabled to offer G-IREA/T B^AZR-G-A-IItTS in our complete stock of CHINA and GLASSWARE. We are at present opening up a large import order, and exi>ect to receive next week a com plete line of the dantiest small pieces ever shown in Darlington. FIHE CHINA, CUT GLASS, OR LAMPS Makes a handsome wedding present. Special Reduction in “GOLD BIND" China of all Description. Finest assortment in the city from which to make your selections. Call and examine. GROCERIES: * >- OUR STOCK Has never been more attractive in supply of fresh, desirable goods than now EXTRA CHOICE ELGIN BUTTER FRESH EVERY WEEK Air FLOUR AT SPECIAL PRICE FOR THE NEXT 15 DAYS' COUNTY RAISED SEED OATS AND RYE. FRESH FRUITS OF ALL KINDS. FERRIS, KINGAN AND ARMOUR’S HAMS FRESH EVERY WEEK. DELICIOUS NORFOLK OYSTERS EVERY FRIDAY. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN TOILET SOAP. HiF’Notije our Show Window on- November 15, Country Mediants! special prices and prompt attention given all orders received from yon. Orders solicited DON’T FAIL TO EXAMINE OUR STOC K OF TOBACCO BEFORE PURCHASING. Our constant aim Is to give our customers satisfaction. YVe invite you to give our stock a complete inspection. No trouble to show “our bargains." Call and examine. RESPECTFULLY, COGGESHALL & CO. E/tabli/hcd 1858. Re-Established 1889. Rowles&Son, Painters. What is Caatoria la Dr. Samuel Pitcher’s prescription for Infants and Children. It contains neither Opium, nor other Narcotic substance. 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Ta* Centaur Oompj vt, 77 Xubnay Street. New York Crrr SPECIAL SALE # FOR CHSHI * To reduce my stock 1 wilt offer the foUoiving goods at greatly reduced prices: My entire stock Dress Goods and Trimmings; 15 pieces figur ed Satines at 10c., worth 14c. $300 worth Bent’s and Ooys’ Hats, all new; I tit slitl Ms id Bus’ Oil! at« 12 dozens Gent’s Unlaundered Shirts all sizes; lO dozens Gent’s Ribbed End Un dershirts at 37 1-2 worth 50; a very fine assortment Gent’s Cravats all new styles, and in fact I will offer big bargains in every department until 24th. ilecem- ber. Call early before stock is broken. Respectfully, J. D. JOYE To Our Customers of the Pee Dee Section: We have decided here after to conduct our business in your terri tory direct with buyers. We can thus better as sure you of pYompt at tention, low prices, and clear agreements not liable to misunderstand ing and confusion as in the past under a differ ent system. To responsible and honorable buyers we will make it an object to correspond with us, and we want to deal with no other class. Write us for prices on any make or kind of machinery you want, and we will make an honest effort to serve your best interests. W H. GIBBES, JR., & CO COLUMBIA, 8. Q Dec28 - ly THF BANK OF DARLINGTON. DARLINGTON, S. C. CAPITAL, — $100,000. SURPLUS, — $50,000. Savings Department, Interest allowed at rate of 5 pf-r cent, per annum From date of deposit —payable quarterly on tne tirst day of January, April, July and October. Transacts a General Banking Business. DIRECTORS: W.C. Coker, J. L Coker, R. YV . Boyd, J. J. Ward. K. R. Molver, A. Nachman, Bright Williamson BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, President. L. E. YVILLIAMSON, Cashier. Tax Notice. Trkasurkr’s Ofkick, I Darlington, S. C.,Sept. 15, ’94 ( I ^HE Treasurer's books will he open for collection of State, county, school and special and poll taxes of the county for present ISWJ 4 fiscal year from Oct. 15tn, to Decem ber 81st, 1894, without penalty in ac cordance with law excepting Thanks giving day, election day and Christ mas holiday. I will attend in person or by deputy places and dates named below. The office at Darlington C. H. will not be open on days I am visiting country precincts. 'Taxpayers will please ob serve this. Will be at Stokes Bridge, Tuesday, Oct. 16th. Ashland, Wednesday, Oct. 17th. Hartsville, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 18th. and 19th. Cypress, Tuesday, Oct. 23rd. Lamar, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 24th, and 2«th. High tdll, Friday, Oct. 26th Antioch, Tuesday, Oct. 80th. Philadelphia, Wednesday Oct. 81st. Mechanicsville. Thursday, Nov. 1st. Lydia, Wednesday, Nov. 7th. Leavensworth, Thursday. Nov, 8th. Jasper, Friday, Nov. 9th. Society Hill, Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 12th and 13th. Swift Creek, Wednesday, Nov.14. Darlington, October 15, 20,22, 27,29, November 2, 8, 5, 15 to December 31 inclusive. . Books will close at 2 F. M. on Sat urdays, and on last days at precincts where two days are given, Tax payers take due notice. Levy for State purposes, 5 mills. Levy for County purposes, 8 mills. Le.y for Constitutional Schools, 2 mills. Levy for Graded Schools, 4 mills- Levy for interest on bonds Grad ed Schools, | mill. Levy for all County purposes out side Graded Schools, 10 mills. Levy for all purposes in Graded Schools, 44 mills Levy for all purposes In County, ills. 41 J. E. BASS, Treasurer, D- C. 144 mi—. Poll tax, $1 Sept 18—it Rice, Rice, Rice. W E s o 11 o 11 consignments of ROUGH RICE in any quan tity. All consignments milled and reshipped or sold promptly. Rates moderate. WEST POINT MILL CO., Sept. 27—2mo. Charleston, 8. C. BROWN'S IRON BITTERS cures Dyspepsia, In digestion & Debility- Shoes until yon can't rest! Shoes for Men and Boys. 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