The Darlington news. (Darlington, S.C.) 1875-1909, November 29, 1894, Image 2
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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.
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ft Good story
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Always . .
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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.
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Office in brick building south of
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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.
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DARGAN & THOMPSON,
Attorney! at Law,
Office in Darlington Guards'
Armory building, lower floor.
Darliruston, S. C •
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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
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Air FLOUR AT SPECIAL PRICE FOR THE NEXT 15 DAYS'
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OF ALL KINDS. FERRIS, KINGAN AND ARMOUR’S HAMS
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EVERY FRIDAY. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN TOILET SOAP.
HiF’Notije our Show Window on- November 15,
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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
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RESPECTFULLY,
COGGESHALL & CO.
E/tabli/hcd 1858.
Re-Established 1889.
Rowles&Son, Painters.
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u Tbo use of ‘Castoria* is so unfrenal and
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“For several years I have recommended
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125th Street and 7th Ave., New York Xty.
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
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$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-
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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
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the past under a differ
ent system.
To responsible and
honorable buyers we
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and we want to deal
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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.
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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
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reshipped or sold promptly. Rates
moderate.
WEST POINT MILL CO.,
Sept. 27—2mo. Charleston, 8. C.
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cures Dyspepsia, In
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Shoes for Men and Boys.
Shoes for Ladies, Misses and Children.
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ALL STYLES, ALL GRADES, AND AT PRICES TO SUIT
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REQUEST AN INSPECTION OF THE SAME WHEN YOU
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WE ALSO CARRY A FULL LINEjQF UMBRELLAS,
TRUNKS, VALISES, WALKING-CANES AyPlSUOE FIND
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