ft 4x VI -j 0 ' . ONfft)RDt NC. TUESDAY. JUJ.Y 29, Putce: $4.00 per year. 1902. INGIE f'pPY 5 CKNTS v J. J&UTlHTUAKr; KV.TUE WEST. . 5 Lompgc Vitllej in California the Center Shuck Felt fti Three States, t 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. ' 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. If You Have 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. SWTTTTnTTTTTTnTTTTTTnnTTTTTW We 'Are Ready With! !: '.More The fast freight . and new styles and better qualities. All of our spring I Ribbons have been sold in the special sales almost every yard cleaned up in on display alarge "stock p ent widths. Pou will thing wanted in the ribbon line here. 1 i All colors in Spool Ribbon No. 1, per yd 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 Ribbons. Ribbons. Ribbons,! 111, L. Parks & Co. 1 lllllliilliAllUllliimiAUAAiiaumiiillAiAiAAiiAiiAAilZiAililiilAiiAAilAil'iiAiUKAiiA iiiUiiV, bee ItThe Chemical Engine on Parade, Yes ! Also The Eagle 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. Boll and Harris Ixxr. Oo. comfortable BED SPRINGS and you'll feel ref reslied and ready for a hard days work. Bed Room Send in youi The Standard---35 Ribbons. . 1 express trains bring us the rush. We now have' of new colors in the differ- 1 be apt to find almost any- 1 lc 31 10 3 1 i WAKE (IP in one of our handsome White iron Beds, on one of our Furniture. subscription to cfcs. a month

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