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Lompgc Vitllej in California the Center
Shuck Felt fti Three States,
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Theollpwing Uispatches trace
the shake up in tke western
portion of the Uaited Statos by I
'an earthquaka on Monday:
Lompoc, Cal., July 28. Lom
poc Valley experienced a severe
earthquake shock at 10:55 last
night. At that time a violent
shock w.as felt which lasted fully
20 seconds, and was so severe
that dishes, .clocks, house plants
and other articles were thrown
from shelves. "The people were
stricken with terror ancl ran
from their houses. Another
heavy shock was felt at 5 a. m.,
and one at 11 a. m.; today. A
large water tank ' was knocked
over, the earth cracked at many
different places and the Santa
Ynez river bed was slightly
changed in places.
Omaha, Neb., July 28.-An
earthquake shock, which was
general over portions of Nebras
ka, western Iowa and South Da
kota, occurred shortly after noon
today. The seismic disturbances
were felt at a largo number of
towns in the three States and
lasted from 10 to 15 seconds. No
damage has been reported thus
far, although the shock was suf
ficient to rattle dishes and to af
fect tell towers in some places.
Yankton, S. D.. reports a shock
of 12 seconds' duration; Santee
agency, in northern Nebraska,
reports a similar occurrence, and
Battle Creek, Neb., was shaken
for 20 seconds.
Santa Barabara, Cal., July 28.
Meagre advices from Los Ani
mas, 45 miles from this place,
report that an unusually severe
shock of earthquake occurred
about 11 o'clock last night, doing
damage to the property of the
Western Oil Company, estimated
at from $12,000 to $15,000. At
Harris station on the railroad a
fissure is reported to have opened
and from it a stream of Water
two feet deep and 18 inches wide
is now flowing.
Reunion of Co. H., 35th'Regiment.
There will be a reunion of
Company H., 35th N. C. Regi
ment, held at Sugar Creek
church, Mecklenburg county, on
August 5th. All members of
that company are urgently re
quested to join in the social as
well as the palatable feast in
store on that occasion.
The New Maine a Record Breaker.
The speed for American battle
ships was brokfcn by the "Maine"
recently completed at Cramps
ship yard. For 30 minutes she
ranata speed of 18.95 knots per
hour, while her average speed
for an hour was 18.26 knots.
For a run of 30 knots an average
of 18.08 knots per hour was'
made. Scientific American.
'ftajredy on a Itlrmlnham Street Car.
Birmingham, Ala., July 28.
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While on & slfeet Car unHer ar
rest, George Leonard, a brick
mason, was shot. and killed to
night by Hollins B Parrish, a
prominent young lawyer, whose
father is' presiding elder of the
Tuscaloosa district of the Meth
odist Conference.
The difficulty arose over Par
rish brushing against Leonard.
The men began cursing and Po
liceman Nix arrested Leonard.
As the policeman was -taking
him from the car Parrish reached
under the policeman's arm and
fired, the bullet'pa'ssing" through
Leonard' heart, and death re
suiting instantly. Parrish was
placed in jail.
There yas a number of other
people on the car, which was on
a suburban line. The shooting
occurred in the center of the
city. A plea of temporary in-
sanity will bo made for Parrish.
It is said by his attorney that he but he has decided to help man
has been for some time under the . ufacture the staple.
influence of intoxicants.
Four Killed in Fight on Excursion.
Joplin, Mo., July 8. Four
men, two white and two negroes,
.are reported to have been shot
. . . .
aml kiUed on a Missouri, Kansas
& Texas excursion train at a ' . , , , . .
attended conference at Umua
point in Indian Territory, last , . ,
r J Grove last week.
night. The negroes are said to i T -n o .
& to l Mr. L E Sossamon went over
have been shot down by the two ' , , .. ,
J to Charlotte, and after spending
whites, who were in turn shot' , , . , . tUn
a few days returned to the
and killed by a deputy sheriff. 0 . e, ; mnu
J 1 J Springs. Mr. Sossamon is much
who was accompanying the ex-! jmprove(j
cursion, No names and no par-1 'XTw Carrier one of No.
ticulars have been received. The 1Q,S up.to.date men is using his
excursion was run into Joplin i tractkm engine successfuliy to
from Muskogee yesterday and thre,hin. machine. It was
several fights occurred in thislthought lhat iL .could not be
city among , the passengers be- j managed over rough r0ads but
fore the train departed for the 'the tire,esg irOQ horse overcomes
south. all obsticles and comes out un-
Lee s. Oyei man iDjared. harmed. It seems that the horse
Salisbury, N. C, July 28. is destined to go out of use and
Hon. Lee S
driving this
Overman, while ;our farms tilled with these ma
afternoon with ! chine.
Cashier W F Snider of the
savings bank, was painfully
hurt. The horse was frightened
by a train and both occupants of
of the vehicle jumped. Mr.
Snider was unhurt, bub Mr.
Overman's foot was seriously
sprained. He was immediately
taken to his home and given
medical attention.
Troops Ordered to Guard a Prisoner.
Richmond, Va., July 28. The
Washington Guards, under com -1
mand of Captain Rowe, left ,
Fredericksburg today under or
ders from Governor Montague to '
report to Sheriff Tyler, tf West- j
moreland county, at Alexandria,
to take under guard to Montross,
the county seat of Westmore
land, tne negro prisoner, John
Lomax, chargecf jvith attmpting
to assault Ms Susie Costen
bader, near Potomac Mills, sev
eral weeks ago. Gfbvernor Mon
tague ordered the troops there
to prevent any attempt at lynching.
Items From Flows.
Flows', ft. C, July 9ty K)02.
Our section ol the country is
greatly refreshed by theratnsof
the last few days! The ice'eream
supper given by the Ybung P6o
plea's Missionary Society of
Rocky Rive was, quite an enjoy
able occasion. The society rea
lized $9.
Mr. M G McCurdy who has
been in Salisbury for a while is
at home now.
Mr. J H Dortoni of Flows,
has decJined the position f
shipping clerk offered hi in by the
Concord Furnitnre factory. Mr.
Dorton is now in the employ of
Mr. D A KJuttz. He is a good
salesman and we are glad he has
'decided to remain here.
Mr. C II Hartsell has gone to
, to New London,
Mr. Will Dorton, of Flow?,
has moved to Forest Hill. Mr.
Dorton is not only one of the
.township s best cotton
raisers
Mrs. V M Gourley and family,
of Charlotte, is visiting relatives
in No. 10.
Misses Bess and Margaret
Newell, of Flows, is visiting
. . , , . . ,
friends at Morgans Academy.
! Miss EffieHarUelh of No. 10.
Mr. and Mrs. Forbes, of Bain
Academy, spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mr. S J Horton, of
No. 10.
The annua-1 camp-meeting will
be held at Bethel church on the
second Sunday in August.
Slribo.
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Rheumatism
URICSOL
the treat tested and
endorsed California
Remedy will cure
you. It aiffo cures uver, Aianey iuu
Bladder diseases. caused by an exress of
uric acid. It never fails, and builds up
tne health and strength while using It
Bend sump for book of wonderful cer
tlflcates. Price, -U per bottle. For sale
by druggists. If your druggist can not
supply you It will be sent prepaid upon
receipt of price. Address
Mcsol Chemical Co., Los AngeIu,Gi1.
or the
Lamar & Bankin Drug Co., Atlanta, 6a.
Distributing AgsnU.
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new styles and better qualities. All of our spring
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every yard cleaned up in
on display alarge "stock
p ent widths. Pou will
thing wanted in the ribbon line here.
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New lot of No. 40 fancy Silk ' Ribbons,
real value 15c yard, special price
No. SO and N. 100 white Liberty Satin
Ribbon worth 40 and 50c yd priced
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What new candidate is he ? No, he is not for sheriff.
Well, he is a candidate for pleasure.
The Finest Swing on the Market.
Captured the Gold Medal at Buffalo and Charleston.
See it try it buy it. That's the stuff we are after
Will be on exhibition at the firemen's festival.
We buy stuff, we sell stuff the kind the ood people
of Concord and for miles around want.
Furniture by the car, Chairs by the car, Stoves by the
car, Mattresses by the car, Springs by the car. Come
and see us and we will make you glad.
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comfortable BED SPRINGS and you'll feel
ref reslied and ready for a hard days work.
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