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Y li fa CONCORD. N. C. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. 1802. Vol V. Wiio le No. 85 t tioree Mctorkleft of wto Uelsf Yesterday was'1 important day ' at M S Brown's ttore. It wa tiso fraught with mnch5nterest for hj many customers. Several months ab he advertised a buggy to be given away on September 15th to the party guessing nearest the num ber of beana in a half gallon j ir. Lgst night the beans were counted! by Messrs. Jno. W Kerr asd James i) Heilig, Mr. Dougla3 Brown tally ing. After carefully counting, the prant number of beans was found to be 5,535. Mr. George McCorkle, cf J Newton, guessed 5,540, which being nearest the number, entitled him to the bugy. The lowest number guessed was 653 and the highest 50,000, the latter'by Teter Sumner. The following are a few of the guesse3 which came near the number " of beans: Henderson Crawford, 5,517; W H Misenheimer, 5,500; John Smith deal, 5,555; Charles Kluttz, 5,500; W M James, 5,5C3; W A James, 5,510; C E Richie, 5,552; George Hall, 5,549; Tom Vanderfprd, 5,503; T P Johnston, 5,567; J C Mall, 5,526; Dr. Crump, 5,550;' J M Riley, Lexington, 5,547. . A Virg-lnla Hke ptory. Charlottesville Progresi. A wonderful snake has been seen near " Brown's store in Culpepper county. HisBnakeshipwasposssess A nf tva distinctly formed heads one at each end of tit boHj. The 'black and UUiUl ,VM. "v. " -1--, 1 brown.' 'It Was killed by laiiah E . l , 1:1.'' ' Corbm. The Veruiout Election. Rutland, Vt, Sept. 16. Complete election returns show that, compared with the vote in 1888, the Kepubli of 9.262. the Democrats a loss of 1 the Prohibi tionists made a gain of 278. Ttae Lyncniusr. Washington Post. Southward the star of progress takes it' way. They have just lynched a white man in lorth Caro lina. Lines About Lover. She fdoubtmely) : "You say you ar6 particular, What, pray, is your peculiarity'' lie "Mabel, I am the only man in the world who ever loved you as much as I do. She "But I can't cook, and hatft to wash dishes." He 'Then I am decidedly the one you should marry. I cant afford to buy any thing tocook and so we wou't need dishes." mm- ndnrd Rates to Catawba County Fair. For the aboye occasion the Rich mond and Danville Railroad wil sell tickets to Newton and return at the following rates from points nametl. Tickets on sale September 26th to 30th, inclusive, Ignited re. turning until and including Octo- b 1, 1892 : Charlotte reen boro 2.00; Marion 1.10; Asheville 1,90; Durham 3.20; Raleigh 3.60; WinstonsSalem 2.60. rSB Dr. A L Petrea, who married Mi Bettie Winecoff. of No. 4, Bpent the morning in town. He went over to charlotte to see the next vice-president. 'diamond mines IN BRAZIt- The Worli of Ii?Kl? Was Formerly Dp by S.avcs, Who Were Watched. In Brazil hgem ir?ng;idjarc In a similar i!anneiwa"ieJ either in u wooden boI and in a ciu're.'tt of wa ter, and it ionly a s!yrttime ago since this work was performed by slaves un iW t!u !i:) .m watciuul oversfs. The f fick and shovolare used for disaggre gating the gravel banii. liio watei next' washes away the soil, sand and clay. The small gravel remaining ia spread out in the sun, and tho rays ol light quickly distinguish the precious stones contained therein? " Tin cnnlrnra nmnlrn nftl A t.Mtlff !i I mnrvploua readiness, and there exists i between them an ardent emulation, fee-1 cause the nnding of a stone above the average is not omy soon prcKUiimicu, lu 1 iu JmimL and only a few years ago tlfo slave who . x f 1 found a diamond ueyona a certain weight received his liberty at once. in many ummuuu uiyymgo, -- ing- m the miner finds a stone, h r,ioa it rtn n. kin.i c.t ootlen or bam- boo case, the outside of which is more or less decorated, and to which a su- nerstition la often attached. A ca wilr..hhns ftlradvheld many handsome ffems is accounted a good talisman to Insure the finding of others, and ui necrro workmen place great importance It will be easily understood tuat uur- 1 wrlr 0n,l ocrwlir hfo leaviufl the place of work at the close of the day, the miners are subjected to tna uunuceHC searcn; ou, m V theft, ar frequent, facilitated fW are by the extreme email else 01 mt Dreoloua stones, ana also uy tne oiroum- tanoe that the miners may very easily have small pieces with them that are their property, because these little gemi are taken as current money m me uuv Boantif erous eouutries, In the same man nor as gold' dust passes current In an riferous regions. When the acrents of the ijovemmem or Iari?e conxrations who work these mines liavo received from tne minors a . . .. V. . . -..- certain ouantitv of "rouffh," it is la closed la strbnir leather bags, securely closed and loaded upon Jack mules, ducted to the nearest town or port. IKirincr the . past centuries all Ue rouch diamonds 'sent to Europe came by way of Amsterdam and Antwerp, where the Dutohman Berguen haa in 1675 Derfeoted. if not discovered, tuo cutting of this incomparable gem. But since the beginning of this qpntury large traders and Imiaenso cutting estaoiwn- menta were established at London- Paris and other capitals, and Geneva also rxwsesses at present fairly , large tablishmenta, ia which are out indis criminately either the diamond, garnet or other precious stones. Jewelerr Circular. A Noteworthy Exeeptlc . . ... , A severe wind stenn was prevailing on washday in tiie uapitai ; city, ana playing havoc with the clotheslines, n.. . . 1 . 1 1 1 . I . The colored maid of all work rushed into the house with excitement written upon her dusky countenance. Emerge ing from the basement she called out,' in tones that carried her startled infor mation throughout the house and even to the ears of the callers In the parlor. fFo' de Lawd, missus, all de han'Ve'- ehi'fs done bin stole, cep n de socks 1 Harpers, Our European Parly. , The Greensboro Workman has this to say : Late news has been re stAttrarl mm fr W T? Oiloll And hifl ComranywDo are main ine ur of Europe, lhey were in ix)naon. Miss Olie Udell has written some interesting accounts to her father, C$L J M Odell, of noted objects irieifnrl Bni act fVA rrvm anrl fnrni- , - , v t tur. tire of Mary. Queen of bcotts, the h)ase of Mar, Queen of Scotts, the Finn of Tolm Klox etc 1 etc house or Joan ahox, etc., etc. Thev had met a number ofacauam tances in London, and accepted an invitation to dine at the finest res- turant in the world. ' t. . ;.:t , iney nave as yet paiu no vmi 10 Firtiiee auu Gcffluay which they will take in later. They will be absent until November. suoscriDe lor tne ocanaaiu. Call for Houiocrntlc Prlmitrles. i All DIMOCPATS are cordially ins yiled to meft attleif cusfomary voting placee,at 2 rfcock on liton dny September -19tb,i. 1892,' iintf' ylect a Township Executivo Com-! ytaref to consist of fite active nlk ers; also to elect delegates to a coun ty convention to be held at the Court House on the following Wed nrsday Sept. 21st ft 12 o'clock noon. The purpose Qfthe county conven- tioa is to nominate candidates for candidates for. cf Representa- ' the Senate, House tives. Sheriff, Register of Deeds, Treasurer Coroner, 'Surveyor and w;i,. TV,Q tn,noi,in Cotton Weigher. 1 he township executive committeemen ejected at . . it Q .Primaries' will meet in tne Q fc room immeJiately after the . ,. . county convention adjourns and eW.t & County Executive committee fof e en8Uiug term. All of these miffm.n Arp nPITMi'to be nres- r " ent at that time. KoilT. S YOUNG, Chairman Dem. Ex, Com. , 0 ltokhoIder MeeUog A meeting of the stockholders of j Cabarrus Wood and Iron works vill yorke ftnd Wad8worth8 L. w1f. .Vo V 1 uai-ujuajr Tvuufc 4ts. i r xokiwis, EMM r. - Pnrfl blnod id what oils the mas chlnery of life, eabes every roove ment of the bod;, removes stiffness of the joints, drives out pain from tne nerves, stimulates tne cram, nrnt-nt. t.h liver a d kidnevs from irritation, enables physical exertion without ',fatiKue,plololig3 life, and I . 1 ' t u MAWiAwf A.ai in makes men and women perfect in tiAAlt.li and feature.' Good blood and (rood brain are it separable Aim to keep the Diood pure oy using tne only true dioou xemeuy, i. u. ju. (Botanic Blood Balm: Miss a. xomnnson, Atlanta, ua., tvn ; man v tronro T tiavA Hfifin afw flicted with rheumatism commnea with severe1 kidney troubles, indigestions Rhuematism ad0SBn! Several Dhvs oifMnnn vera ernnloved'end numer ous patent medicines resorted to without benent.- At last x Degan of B. B. B.. and its ellect Xke agic. Rheumatic pains ceased my kidneys were relieved, ana my ouuuuuuu iuiuro z T Hallerton, Macon. Ga., I flflta! . - - "Three yeafs ago I contracted DOig IaKDDlied tca nhyt iciaj. . b t Macoh, and his treatment came near killing, me. I jmploy)d o!d cbysicia nd theft a.vent to TCpnfnckv. I JJot SprillffS Sri!8 - and remained two months, tout nothing seemed to cuie ma permanently, although temorarv relief was eriven me. I xctursed home n rained man physi - I 1 1 1 1 A. i:ill. . A. cany, vtiiu. u niue Ppi r- try B. B' Bv and to my utter as- tonishajent n quickly heaie a every I A A M ' fit) 1 pi Jr.. . . . ffA ;. " h. J6A6KET. WASTE EMBROIDERY SIM A fine assort Aent of bright colors only 38c per ounce, post paid to aiy address on, receipt of price. This is cheaperrfhan yob can pet it at from the factory. .Waste black sewing silk thread, first class quality, 25c per ounce. Silk floss ic per skein, full length. This is the lowest figure quoted in America. Mailed to foy address. Hemiflway & Bartlett's twisted I Dyes, only 8c per skein; worth 5c. TTprminwav & Bartlett's rone silk. India Dyes, only 3c, worth 5c. Heminway & Bartlett's filling, India Dyes.mt 3c, worth 5c Heminway & Bartlett's 50 yards black Be wine: silk at 4c a spool, worth 5c. Twist 2c. TURKEY RED COTTONS. P V. T ennnl markincr or em broidery cotton, 3 spools f,or 5c. Skein marking er embroidery cot ton 5c per dozen. - - 1 . Six-cord trman crocnet cotton (in (TrnrtimAial FA ner bail. . Siivcord German crochet cotton (20 grammes), white, 7c. . 13! etched silk iloss only 2o per DaOlUi ... A small lot tinsel embroidery only 4c per ball. ' ' , - Stamped Linen Splashers cheaper than ever. SIX-CORD MACHINE COTTON, ,ti,raa snrtrda for lOfl or 380 V6T dozen. Warranted 200 yHrds. Three cord spool cotton only 2c per spool. usea on sewing macmnua uy kco wbuj MY" , . i-r - An entirelj new line 01 iiamuurg Edging at i to 15c. See them, they are as cheap ss the remnants which we have just had such a run on. HAND MADE iWMirm TMp-incr ftt. fi- 7. 10 and 14c. much under value; also a. lull line . o " ' . .. .7 of machine made at 2 to 5c. SEVILLALACE. This Lace is made of a very fine bleeched linen floss, beautiful.paU terns, at 3J to 10c per yard. CHIF1TON LACES. . Black embroidered with gold ami colors onlv 49c per yard. This piee cosTt 55c to land in America. Light blue, pink and white at 25c. ' IRISH TRIMMINGS At 10 to 25c per dozen yards These edges wear well. D. J. PILLOW AND (AjRTAIN LACE 3 At 3c to 7c per'yard. Bargains in Silk, Valentines, etc. . HANDKERCHIEFS. The entire line is new. Plain white, embroidered, hemstitched, coloredbordered, black-bordered and white; prices from 3c to 10c. These goods will surprie you. Uur sent's 5c handkerchiefs have no equal. 3c Buys a reinforced back and front unlaundered white shirt made of good muslin. Many are getting 50c. for it. WEIGUED AND FOUND WANT itfG, "Our Own" custom made unlaun dered shirts are made of genuine Womsutta muslin, -.2,100 i ply all Sure linen bosom, double stitched ouble pointed yoke, double front and back, cotinuous. facings down the back and on the sleeves, the best shirt that can be made. No belter materials can be had and the work is of the best. A very roomy shirt 14 to 16J only 82c. This shirt weighs 1 oneshalf oz. more th n the best advertised dollar shirt in America, and has as long and wide a bosom. Try cne; it is f imply picking up 68c New York mills muslin, 2,000 linen cambric, First class workmanship, Compose the make ud of our Electric unlaundried shirss 4 ply bosom and bands, patented contm uous facing down the back and on the sleeves, reinforced back and front, double stitched throughout, full and liberal in dimensions, only 68c. 48c Our 400 re-inforced front and hn.r.lr dnuhla vnkn. double st .hed 35inJong, 4 ply. size 14 to 16 only 47 and onehalf cents. 73C Our , 154 pleated 'bosom, open front to band and back, made of New York mills muslin, 4 ply 1,900 liden bosom and cuffs reinforced back and front.lpatent facings back utfa fruit, sizes 14 to 1C, price 73c. BOSTI AN:
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