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THE FORT MILL TIMES. DEMOCRATIC PUBTJKTIKD W EDNESDAYS B. \V. BRADFORD. . Tkkmx ok Sl'Bschii'tion : Oii? ywir $1.00 Bix inont lis .50 i Thrwi months .25 j Corrt'H]H?iitli>iic(i 011 current subjects is invited, brit no rrsjionsibility is assumed for tin- views of cnrn\s|x>ndents. Advert isin>? rates are made known to , those interest oil on application to tin* > publishers. Fort Mill Telephone (with long disfttiu-o connections) No. 20. NOVEMBER I!', It*>2. 4 Must Pay Taxes by Dec 31. People who keep tip with Ktteh 4 I. ; 4 4 1. ..4 ..II .. _ 4 I. Million l?-|MI |. I IIM I III! n\4'l Lilt' j State there in much slowness in the mutter of tnxpaying, and it is said tliat many are holding bark in the expectation that an extension will he made. It. is somewhat early to he talking about such a course, hut as it has heroine a regular practice each year, it is, perhaps, natural for taxyayers to expect a continuance of the custom. It is sometimes the case that auditors and treasurers ask for such extension, often not because of the inability of the i people to pay, hut because it ; staves oH' a lot of work on their part at a very busy time. All those persons who are holding back for au extension are, it seems.1 destined to be disai pointed so far , as the governor and comptroller general are concerned. They are j unalterably opposed to extension i and they are most positive m their | objections fo such a plan. TUa 41... SO ...... I...4 ' x im pcujnr; \j i iitc I'lMir fill" iit'i* ter able now to pay taxeH than 1 they will be later on and their liliuuoial condition in no worae now than it has been in former years. It would most seriously embarrass t he Slate government for a delay: in the collection ?>f taxes this year, i and there will be no extension on- ; Jess the legislature provides for one. Tillman Collecting Old Debts. A report is ipven out that the war department will in a short ( time pay Senator Tillman's claim lor ihiH State growing nut of the, war of 1812. It is solely a claim for unpaid interest upon funds ad- ! vanned by South Carolina in the war of 1812, and consequently no vouchers or evidence other than the records of the war department at Washinirtion are neeessmv to r~* " ?- - J ^ ; sustain the contention. Lt in simply a question of computing inter- i est. The principal wus paiil in | full about 1M0, but no interest wan allowed. The act which Sen- j a tor Tillman has succeeded in passing declares that these old payments shall tirst. be applied to ' the settlement of 10 or 15 years i interest which had accrued at that | time, while any amount remaining unpaid at that time shall be deemed a new principal upon which interest must now be paid. ^ It is impossible to determine what i this will amount without access to the dates of the payments and the original accounts, hut Senator Tillman's computation puts it at from $50,000 to $75,000. No commission will be paid to anyone in the settlement of the claim, audi the State will get every dollar se- : cured. Senator Tillman made this a condition of his work for the measure, and the results vindicate 1 his judgment. Thank Qod For Orphans. We have a thousand things to] thank God for. But did you ever ! thank Him for the piivilege of caring for orphan children? It is I a privilege. Kvery orphanage is His special care. He is the God of the fatherless. He blesses those who bless His lit le ones. Let Jew and Gentile, Protestant and Catholic alike, use Thanksgiving day for the blessed privilege of helping the little ones of the great King. At the Thornwell Orphanage, Clinton, S. 0., there are two hundred of these < rohnns. the little brothers ttnil sisters of nil the grest compiuy of loving henris. Their parentage represents every denomination of the church; or1?hnns of Masons mid Odd Fellows, v.nights of Honor and Pythians, are in the rank of tlio little ones; lliey come from every Southern State and some Northern ones. No agent is in the field begging for their support; the church sets apart, no special day for collections. Whosoever will may help and in any suitable way. Send provisions simply to the 'Thoinwell Orphanage," Clinton, 8. C. Send git is of money to Rev. Dr. .Jacobs, Clinton, S. O. if you do net help this Orphanage, remember there are others. THE NIVENS-KIRBY FEUD. The Story of its Inception and Specu lation as to its Conseouences. dud^ine from the events of the ( past woek. taken in eonneetion with previous developments id- ' ready reported it would Hi-mn, soys tlie Yorkville Fmpiirer, that the! Nivens Kiihy fond, over in Fort' Mill township, in be>_;innin?* to j promise a killinur or two unless the prudent counsel of disinterested ' outsiders slmuld intervene before | the (puirrel reaches mueh lar^t r pro)K>rtions. The tjuarrel has already mown (piite serious. The principals in the affair ate I'd) Nivens. for a year past the police at Fort Mill, and Robert Kir l?y, an employee of the Catawba I'ower company, dust exactly how j the ditfieulty eomineiiced rail hardly be explained to the entire satis faction of hot I) parties, I mi L that is not a matter of first importance. What was in the lieginning a very small matter has grown anil thrown until fi ieiitls of the principals are becoming involved on both sides, and it looks as if it were about time for judicious intervention to prevent further trouble. The first published reference to the feud described the "beating up" of Ni vens by Kir by and others at the works of the Catawba I'ower company. It. seems that Nivens had taken a day off from his duties to go over to the company's works in search of some negroes for whom he had warrants. Soon after lie reached the premises of the company, he became involved in u quarrel with Kit by and others He was only one agumst half a dozen or uiore, after which he was arrested and taken to Rock Hill on the charge of disorderly conduct. lie remained in the guard house all night, and next morning was released without fine, under an agreement that he was to go about Iris business and say no more about the matter. ' This was on Thursday and on Friday, Goto her ,'tl and November 1. liy way I of accounting for (ho incident at j tin* d an, it is explained that on an 1 occasion sonic weeks previous Niv- i ens had arrested Kirhy and a friend for disorderly conduct, in Fort Mill and committed them to the guardhouse. The friends of Nivens claim thai it was on this account that he was assaulted at the dam. On the other hand,' Kirhy and his friends claim that Nivens was drunk on the occasion of his visit; that he had no real business at t lie dam; that as a mat - ' tor of fact he was a trespasser after the notice and that he was making himself disagreeable. On Monday of last week Kit by went from the dam to Fort Mill on business, and on his return, about 2 miles from town, he was held up at the muzzle of half a dozen pistols, beaten and robbed. That is his story, and the marks on his ears, both of them having been1 badly bruised or iiilteu, corrobor- ; ates what he says. Ho claims to , have recognized all of his assailants except one and that Nivens, was their leader. both Kirhy ami Nivens were in Yorkvilie Inst Saturday, and it is understood that they were in search of legal counsel. Nivens wanted to consult counsel on the wnbiect 1 of his tiviituient nt tln> <tam on ' October .'tlst, and Kirby wanted to j know something nboul the law as to trespass, and In- wanted to do something about bringing his us- ! sailants to justieo. In the meantime Nivens was arrested on a warrant sworn out at ! the instanee of the Catawba L\?w- ; er company, charging him with I trespass. He gave bond for his; appearance before Magistrate An- ; derson, of Kbenezer township, at. Newport last Wednesday. During the afternoon Mayor McElhnncy, of Fort Mill, received | a telephone mesange from Magistrate heekhain, of Catawba township, saying that, he had issued warrants for Nivens and other on! the charge of highway robbery and asking that Nivens especially he held until an officer could arrive ou the afternoon train with the warrants. Mayor McEllmney advised Nivens of the situation and said that lie would willingly ; give himself up on the arrival of the officer. The 1 rain was Into and when it arrived Nivens was at the houio of; his sister near Fort Mill. Officer, Miller, who had the warrants, went j there at once and Nivens sutrend- | ered without difficulty an<i agreed to accompany the officer to Koek | Hill. It appears, however, that | before the journey was ended NiveiiH changed tiits mind, jumped out I of the buggy and took to the bushes. That is one story. Another! story has it that when Nivalis broke and ran Officer Miller tired at him five times, hitting him twice, once in the arin and once in the leg. This, although coming through entirely responsible source, hns not' been verified. When the trespass1 case came up before Magistrate Anderson, at Newport on Wednes-1 Mexican Mustang Liniment bc I A toad uni a harrow puffers no mot thnt 13 tortured v. itIi ttpsi Sores, Sprains, etc. Most nnd apply the kind cl' fc.vu i'ar and w ide us Mexccfflra Musta j Li Never foils?not even in tin Cures caked udder in cows remedy. Hardly si disease or joints that cannot be cur Mexican ^jiv Mustang Liniment itk day, Nivons failed to appear. He was represented by Jno. li. Hart. Escp, of Yorkville. The Cutnwlm L'ower eompany was represented by Walter M. Dun lap, Esq., of Koek Hill. Mr. Hart endeavored to not a continuance on the ground that lie understood that his client luui heen injured and was. unable to I e present. The magis rate refused to grant the coiuinuaiiee and to save his client's bondsman, Mr. Hart took the responsibility of pleading guilty and the magistrate imposed a tine of $10 on Nivens. , As to what will lie the next development in this remarkable mixture of law and violence, it is, of course impossible to predict. 1 is reported that all the parties accused with Nivens in the highway robbery matter have disappeared I from Fort Mill, and this case will! probably have to be disposed of before there can be any further legal developments. From what has gone before, however, the violence feature of the feud seems likely to break out anew anywhere and at any time. A Startling Sarpriso. Very few could believe in looking at A. T. 1 load ley, a healthy, robust blacksmith of Tilden. hub. that for ten years he sutferd such *?>rturea from lteumatisin as few could cialure and live. Hut a wonderful change followed Ida taking Klectric Bitters. '"Two bottles wholly cured tne," he wiiles, "anil 1 have not felt a twinge in over a year." They regulate tlit* kidneys, purify the blood and cure Rheumatism, Neu ralgin, Nervousness, improve digestions and give perfect health. Try them. Only 50c at Thus, li, M encHiu's. T. D. FAULKNER, | UNDERTAKER. I curry u complete line of cheap, mo-1 (linni. ami high-priced COFFINS ami | CASK KTS. Can also furnish liUHlAl.i ROltKS, GLOVES, SHOES, etc. Sue mo whon in need of such. 11-5-1 m T. I). FAULKNER. LAUNDRY MARKS that nro not found on linen fresh from The MODEL STEAM LAUNDRY, Churlotto, N. C., aro rust. stains. ink stains, fruit stains, and especially scorches from overheated irons. That is what we particularly guard against , fleckless, flawless, iinmaonlate?white ias white can be, or as strong of color us when you bought it (if originally of a color (attorn), your washable apparel Is returned clean, woll washed, well ironed. Shipment made from Fort Mill every Thursday morning and laundry returned Saturday mornings by ? tD. L. McLLMANEY, Ajfcnt. I rfAdily ororconio I>,sg of Hair, i.<ease<! Hoofs and Scratches in >100 s oiuk* aud iMittlu. Fartuura try it. Wm tggafi vh/WI; u ii WINES, BRANDIES, ETC., CALL ON UK WB1T1S TO AV. II. HOOVER* nUKMMTK. N C. D. J. WILLIAMS, Stalesville's Liquor Dealer. Laurel Valley Corn Whiskey, 5 YearB Old: 12 Full Quarts, in neat case, $7 f>0 24 Pints 8 00 48 Half Pints . 8 50 4'j, Gallons, kejj iucludod, 0 00 One and two gallons, juj?and crate included, jH?r gallon, . 2 25 Pure N. C. Sweet Mash Corn Whiskey: New, per gallon, . . 1 40 Two to Three Years old. r**r mil t ts - - ? l?- O" * * *" Pure Apple Brandy, i>er gallon, 2 00 Elm City Club Rye, 7 yours old, 12 quarts, . . . . R 00 Twenty-four Pints, . , 8 50 Forty-eight Half pints, .9 00 One ami two gallons, jug and crate included, per gallon, . 2 50 Escclsicr Rye, jug and crate included, per gallon, . . 2 00 Peach and Honey, i?or gallon, 2 oo Roch and Rye, iK>r gallon, . . 2 00 Holland Gin, ix>r gallon, . .2 oo ltcmembor I am no rectifier or eonipounder. In buying niy goods you are not buying water, i guarantee all those g< mds superior to anything being shipped from this market. All jugs will be put in boxes instead of crates for 15c. extra; kegs boxed for 25c. extra, and all boxes are shipjied without any marks to indicate their contents, (.'ash must accompany all orders. They will bo tilled the same day received. Staid money by registered letter, float office money order or express money order. floods shipped either by freight or exnress. Ak to my responsibility I refer yon to tho Hradstrcet and Diuin Mercantile Companies and my hundreds of customers all over the South. Remember, u^ain, that 1 Kunruntee ssitisfaetion in all eases or refund the money. D. <J. WILLIAMS, STATESV1LE, N. C. J. U. Trayw ck & Co., DEALERS IN FINE LIQUORS AND WINES, No. 42 East Trade St. CHARLOTTE. - - -NO. DR. KING'S TBY NEW DISCOVERY FOR THAT COLD. TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE. Cures Consumption,Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneumoni a,Hay Fever,Pleurisy, LaGrippe, Hoarseness, Sore Throat", Croup and "Whooping Cough. NO CURE. NO PAY. Prica 50c. and $1. TRIAL BOTTLES FREE. ier 'o than the faithful horse ivins, Sw inney, Harness horso owners know this iputhy tliut heals, knowu img iiraSmeirBt. o most aggravated c.nfieg. quicker than any known peculiar to muscle, skin ed by it. p hwt rcmraly on tho market for ud< tails, Sprums and Skin Lumps, ocpa horses uud mules in condition. REGISTRATION NOTICE. Tho tiooks of Registration for the town of Fort Mill for tho year 1D0H are now open, and will be closed on tho third (Jlj day of January. llKti. W. 11. Moaohani has boon appointed Registrar, llv order of tho town council. J. W. McELilANEY. lntondant. FOR ru \ AtTTi inrrTi-io SPECIE i ? Beginning Thursda; 13th, we will begin a * tiele, the sale to last t these prices will hold I ?k 1 1/ I <vn <11111 <111 I I IV" tiling 11(11111 III the special sale November 13th, we stoek of Clothing and have never been ofiei ! coinmunity. Clotlaiiag 1 Thursday, ] Satni S12.50 Suits at . 11 00 1(100 7 50 11 11 7 oo <i 11 g o? Pants at . 4 oo Tr* ii ii 3 oo *' ii ii O 50 n n And all other Clothi at prices accordingly, closes Saturday night, Our Ne AYill hegin Monday 17th, and for ten day 'entire stock of Hats at 2E3E?tt Pri Monday, Ti Wedne 83.00 Hats at 82.50 82.50 Hats at 82. 81.75 Hats at 81.25 Hat 81.00 I 65c And all other hatsai These special Sales II 1 i i 1 ^*'1 I I viu loiiimn, diiu ? u ?iu week, naming the goo eial prices. Wo will ( / ! to tliroe days to each !make to your interest Yours for iTHE OLD BEL] T. B. BELK. ??? 1 1 ( PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR JOB PRINTING WITH THE TIMES. TRY THE City Barber Shop For a firBt-cluaa HAIIl CUT, SHAVE, SHAMPOO, or HAIR SINGE. Garothers & Son. PROI'BIETOKH. Third door Uuak building. I \ H?!3 SALES. r morning, November special sale of one aren days. Positively good only for cash ,1 II IWI I'ill'll it! lU'lU. I>cginiiiiig T11nrsday, will offer our entire Pants at prices that vd the people of this Prices for Friday and 'day. S10.00 9.?? 8.00 G.00 5.00 ** no 3. ^ ft 48 M? * 9 50 9 o<> o iig for men and boys rriiis sale positively November 22d. \t Sale morning, November s we will offer our . reduced prices, .ess for lesday and isday, 00 81.^5 s at 98cts. Iats at 75 cents. Hats at 50 cents, ul caps at like prices. will continue until 1 advertise them each ds to be sold at speionfine these sales to article, and we will to watch our ads. business, [ABLE STORE, , Proprietor. Fine Photographs When yon go to Charlotte don't fail to pay a visit to RADER'S PHOTO. QALLERY. We make all the latest styles and sizes, at reasonable prices. 1 W. Fifth St., Charlotee, N. . . The Times and 4