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mission. The coat and skirt gowns of pique,
linen duck, and various wool materials help
ont this scheme to an unlimited extent,
for no end Of changes may be made with
a variety of vests. Checked taieta silks.
striped across in the form of a yoke with
narrow velvet ribbon. make pretty and service
able vests, but this little accessory Of dress is
constructed out of any old bit of lace, silk. or
chiffon which may be at hand. For light weight
wool costumes there is a new style OF coat with
a blouse back and close fitting front. we'll
covered with a large collar, rather narrow in
the back, but wide and extending to the bottom
in front. Wide collars OF some sort are a special
feature OF the new coats and many OF the very
latest gowns, whether they are made with Q
coat or a round waist. quite regardless OF tho
kind OF material. Very pretty collars are Of
tafeta silk. finely tucked in groups or closely
all over. and to be correct the tucks must be In
the narrowest possible width, with a finish on tho
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black satin rcvers and collar. The plated
bolero. trimmed with embroidery, is n pretty
fancy for a pique gown, and still another pique
coat has insertions OF embroidery set in the front
and around the revers.
Yachting suits are made Of serge. mohair. and
linen. but the wool materials are generally con-
sidered the most serviceable for this purpose.
The first model shown is OF striped serge in blue
and white with a trimming of white braid and
revers Of white serge striped with blue. A sea-
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the usual trimming on the gored muslin skirts.
There may be one, two. or three at the bottom,
hounces all the way from the hem to the waist,
or narrow ruches set in clusters or at wide in
tervals the entire length. but trimming OF some
sort Is a necessity on the gored skirt. The
underdresses, also Of organdie or very sheer
lawn, are trimmed with ruffies at the bottom,
which make the skirts stand out and preserve
the lightness in effect much better than the silk
Innings. The second model shown is a plain
white organdie with one seven-inch lace trimmed
rufle at the bottom headed with insertion.
Above this several inches apart are two rows of
insertion with a frill Of two-inch lace falling be-
low. The square yoke is finely tucked and
framed by two bands of insertion with q tiny
lace frill in the upper edge. Wider lace trims
the epaulettes and bodice at the side where it
opens. Another model for muslin shows the in
sertions of lace set in points on the skirt and
bodice where 1t outlines a tucked yoke with two
narrower rows Of lace insertion over tho shout.
dOra.
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"Louisene," a kind OF poplinette. is among thu
the new and popular materials, and it comes in
very small checks Of various colors.
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Whit kid embroidered with colored bcads 4,
used for revers, cuffs, and belts on cloth gowns.
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The delicate chiffon. so much used, may 10
cleaned and freshcned by first steaming 1t and
then placing it lightly upon a plate and standing
II In the oven to dry.
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A roll Of old muslin and soft linens is ono Of
the important articles that are most likely to be
forgotten in the confusion OF the summer pack
ing. Lay the roll in the tray Of a trunk now and
II II is needed for an emergency it may be quick
Y ronnhod
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Commemoration Jubilee articles will make
quite a feature In the world OF trade this sum
mer. There are jubilee sunshades and belt deco.
rations; jubilee fans, very allegorical in design:
jubilee cushions in many coIors and Queen Vic
toria's portrait on the satin and jubilee purses
and ribbons,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-20

every detail in this important branch
OF industry Is clearly shown In the
great superiority of his finished pro-
auctions, which for durability n SUI
perior style and finish canr1ot be ex-
celled. His shops are most completely
equipped with all the finest appliances
while only skilled workmen are en-
ployed. Mr.. Brown uses only the fin
est and most highly seasoned lumber
in the manufacture of his vehicles, and
every detail Is hooked after In the most
careful amer. He is prepared to
make any style of wagon, buggy, car
riage, phaeton, coach, ETC., in any
shape, and guarantees perfect s~atisfac-
ton in every instance. He also does
wagon and carriage repairing, iron
work. etc. Mr. Browns prices, like
his goods, are always satisfactory, and
he is determined to maintain h high
reputation already established. He is
well and favorably known in this vicin-
ity and he is much respected and es-
teemed wherever he Is known, while he
counts his friends and patrons by the
hundreds.
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an unusual amour of energy and good
sense, he accumulated considerable
property. On January 1895. Messrs. j.
out the entire business, continuing as
Mercer & Gaylord, until July /, 1895,
when Mr.. Evans bad health became
so much improved that he became
anxious to again engage in active bus
mess; w~hereupon he bought back Mr..
Gaylord's one-half interest, and the
firm became Mercer g. Evans. After
Mr.. Evans death, which occurred May
16, 1896, Mr.. Mercer purchased the
other half Of the business from the
estate, and continues the wholesale and
retail trade under the firm name of
Mercer & Evans, prefering to let the
business retain as much of its original
ity as possible. Mr.. Mercer has been
the business manager of this firm for
a number of years, having begun as
one of the inferior clerks, and not by
chance Or luck, but by hard work
steady plodding, faithful work has
risen to his present position Of sole
owner and proprietor. The firm has
been very successful during the past
few years, Notwithstanding the terrible
financial pressure Of the times. The
house end out two travelling statesmen
at times, covering portions of the two
C~arOlinas. This concern enjoys the
reputation of selling lines OF shoes
specially adapted to the country trade
The firm of Mercer & Evans is a Will
mingtOn Fixture" located at lis Prin-
cess street.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-20
S. P. COWAN & CO,
Livery, Feed and Sale Stables, No. los
and 10 Second Street.

Livery, Feed and Sale Stables, No. los
and 40 Second Street.
S. P. Cowan & Co. conduct one Of the
leading and most popular livery, sale
and boarding establishments Of this
state. The lighting, ventilation and
drainage of their stables are very fine
and they are a model of cleanliness
and order. A number of first-class
saddle horses, coaches, buggies, car
riages, light and heavy wagons, etc,
are kept constantly on land for hire
at reasonable prices and elegant turn
outs with careful drivers are supplied
promptly for funerals, weddings, balls,
etc, at all hours of the day or night.
A special feature is made of the board
ing of horses by the day, week or
month ON the most favorable terms and
they are given h very best atten-
ton. Messrs. Cowan & Co.. also have
a fine lot of horses suitable for all pur-
poses for sale at very reasonable
prices, while they run a transfer line
and transfer all baggage for the At
1antic Coast Line railroad and The
Orion hotel. They do a brisk business
and are courteous, straightforward and
upright in all of their operations and
are very much esteemed by all with
whom they have business relations.
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THE RHETNSTEIN DRY GOODS CO.

Wholesale Dry Goods and Notions, No.
222, 224 md 226 North Front Street.
One of our leading and most impor-
fant mercantile establishments, wheth-
er considered in regard to h stock
carried or the patronage enjoyed, is the
well known wholesale dry goods house
Of The Rheinstein Dry Goods Co. This
house was established in 1866 by
Aaron & Rheinstein, since then F.
Rheinstein and now The Rheinstein
Dry Goods Co. has been closely iden-
titled with the industrial growth OF
Wilmington and they have effectually
placed their enterprise in the lead in
this state, it being one of h most
complete dry goods houses in the
south, fully equipped with every facil-
ity. They do an immense business in
foreign and domestic dry goods, fancy
goods, and notions of every variety,
hats, ETC., etc, while they make a
leading specially of southern made
goods. This house has a merited rep
utation for the uniform excellence Of it's
goods, while every inducement is Of
fered to the trade in this and adjoin-
ing states. These goods have been
carefully selected and the very best re-
lations are enjoyed with their large
trade. Several experienced statesmen
represent the house ON the road and
Messrs. Rheinstein & 20. are we'll
known in the leading financial circles
of the state as careful and progressive
business men.
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Spain and Japan to Jump on Uncle Sam.
London, July ia dispatch from Paris
to a news agency here, a that inquiry
at the American embassy there has elicit
ed a. confirmation of the rumor tina the
governments of Spain and Japan have ar
ranged an offensive alliance against the
United States. The terms Of the under
standing, which is for the mutual pro-
lection of Cuba and Hawaii. provide
sive movement on the part of the United
States tending toward interference in Gu
ban affairs or persistence in the annexa-
ton of the Hawaiian islands, both Spain
and Japan shall declare war simultane-
OuSly against the United States, and shall
make hostile demonstrations along both
the Atlantic and Pacific lines of that
country.
Washington. July 15.-Iittle credence is
placed in official circles here in the state
ment hat the Spanish and japanese gov
alliance against the United States for the
mutual protection Of Cuba and Hawaii.
Indeed, so far as could be learned tonight.
no intimation of such an agreement has
even been reached at the state depart
ment. Secretary Sherman was indis-
posed when a reporter called at his house
in regard to the matter, but Mr.. Day,
the first assistant secretary, discredited
the report and regarded is as too i'm
has no concerning the report
ed alliance" he said. and 1 don't believe
there is any foundation for the statement
that one had been entered into" Both
the Spanish and the Japanese ministers
are away from the city.
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SOL BEAR & CO.,
Wholesale Liquor Dealers 20 Market
Street.

Wholesale Liquor Dealers 20 Market
Street.
There is no house in this part of the
state that maintains a higher reputa-
ton for honorable dealings and excel
lent goods than does the popular and
well-knwn establishment cnducted by
Sol Bear & Co., which was inaugurated
here in 1858. They are direct receivers
of fine Whistles and importers of choice
wines, cordials, Bass ale," Guinness"
Stout ETC., while they deal extern
sively in foreign and domestic liquors
of all kinds, mineral waters and ex-
port beer, carrying the largest stock
in Wilmington, and one of the largest
in the state, among which are many
brands that are widely noted for their
exceptional excellence for family and
medicinal purposes. Every article
leaving this house "a be relied upon
to be absolutely as represented. They
also carry a full line Of fine cigars. The
most liberal inducements are offered
to the trade, their operations being
strictly wholesale, selling from one
quart to any number of barrels.
Messrs. Sol Bear & Co., ave gained
the fullest confidence Of the trade at
large, while as citizens they are among
u most enterprising and progressive
men.
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1. SHRIER,
Clothier and Furnisher Corner Front
and Princess Streets.

Clothier and Furnisher Corner Front
and Princess Streets.
Among the leading commercial indus
tries that give tone and stability to our
business interests and stamp Whining
O as a leading business centre, the
enterprise conducted by I. Shrier is
particularly prominent. This firm,
which has gained such a hold upon
public favOr. He occupies a large,
handsome store, which is stocked to
overlooking with an excellent assert
ment of mems, youths and childrens'
clothing in all the new and attractive
styles, and in the selection of which
may readily be seen the vast amount
Of experience which the proprietor
brings to bear upon the business. The
goods are all the prducts of the most
celebrated manufacturers, n here
one may be assured Of receiving the
best in every instance, while the price
is invariable but extremely low. His
gents furnishing department also
maintains his high reputation as the
criterion of styles, and all that is new
and beautiful in neckwear, shirts, COL
lars. hosiery, ETC., are here displayed.
1t is to such houses as this that offer
every inducement in assortment, quail
ity and price, and deal literally and
courteously with customers, hat form
the busy centres of every place.
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BONEY &
Grist Mills, Mutt Street.

This representative firm holds a
place in the commercial af-
fairs OF Wilmington, lot only for the
large business transacted, but also for
the honorable methods thai have al
ways characterized it's dealings with
The public. They have a splendidly
equipped and conveniently located
mill and storehOuse containing all the
best and most improved machinery for
the manufacture Of the very best grad
ua1 reduction process corn and
grits which have acquired a wide rep
utation throughout the country, as we'll
as all kinds of meal and feed stuffs.
They are extensive dealers in grain;
iced and table meal of all kinds. All
orders by mail, telegraph of telephone
receive the most prompt and careful
attention and the products are sent all
over h country. The prOprietors
personally supervise the business 80 as
Ito insure perfect satisfaction in every
Instance. In all of their dealings with
the public Messrs. Boney & Harper
have maintained the highest standard
of quality in the goods handled and
their aim is to retain the confidence OF
the public and a continuance OF pat
ronage by their well known liberal
methods. low prices and excellent
goods. They are personally respected
by all in this community.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-20
PROPOSAL OF BIMErALIsM.
Made By Representatives of France and
the United Safes to Great Britain.

London, July IA joint proposal of
~bimetallism was presented today on
behalf Of the United States and France
at a conference held at the foreign Of
flee between Baron de Courcel, the
French ambassador, representing
France; Ambassador Hay, Senator
Wolcott, former Vice President Ste
venson and General Paine, represent
ing the United States; Lord Salisbury,
Sir Michael Beach-Hicks, chancellor of
the exchequer, and Mr.. A. j. Balfour,
first lord of the treasury, representing
secretary of state for India, represent
ing India.
The proposals, after some discussion,
were taken under advisement, and the
British cabinet will give it's answer at
a subsequent conference.
1t is reported this evening that an
international conference will be sum-
mOned, probably to meet in the United
States, with Great Britain participant
ing. All the. delegates will be unin-
structed with regard to the ratio, al
though it is we'll known, of course, that
the United States favors Is and France
15b to 1.
According to tCday's report, Eng
lands participation would mean midas
and there is a prospect of some con-
ceSsfons as to the Bank of England's
reserve and silver certificates.
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The RritIShers Stirred I'm

London, July 15.-While among the
general public here the tone of Sec
rotary Sherman's letter to Ambassador
Hay regarding the Behring sea seal
regulations, is greatly resented, the
correspondent of the Associated Press
is in a position to say that whatever
criticism the British gOvernm may
have to make on the phraSeOlogy of the
communication, the letter has not in
any way affected unfavorably the ne
gotiations which Colonel Hay has been
conducting.
A conference will be held in Wash
ington during the autumn, at which the
United States, Great Britain, Russia
and Japan will be represented. Since
the presentation of Secretary Sher-
mans note to Lord Salisbury, Am
bassador Hay has had repeated con-
ferences with his lordship, all of which
have -heen of the most friendly char
acter. The most conciliatOry spirit is
in the matter by the British
foreign office, as is evident by the de-
ciSion to hold a conference, which al
though not yet formally announced,
may be regarded as settled. 1t may
also be taken for granted that Canada
does not oppos this decision.
The evening papers are in a rage
over the matter. The half penny jour-
nails issue sensational placards bear
ing such lines as Twisting the lions
tail again. and America shrieks at
England"
The more serious papers deal with
the situation editorially. The Times in
it's financial article today referring to
United States Secretary of State Sher-
mans communication in reference to
the seal controversy, says: Mr.. Sher-
mans dispatch is not regarded serious
ly, but the fact that American states
men or rather politicians think it use
full from time to time to indulge in lam
guage of scarcely yelled hostility will
not pass unnoticed and will add to the
prevailing in~disposition of prudent in
vestors to buy American securities"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-20
WILMINGTON SAvINKS e. TRUST
COMPANY.

It is impossible to estimate the value
to any community of 2, well conducted
Savings Bank savings bank that Will
encourage the young 70 lay UP some
thing with which to start in business
Tor themselves or to provide against
the %proverpial rainy day"-ab bank that
will invest it's funds securely and in a
way to build up the of the
community. Such an institution is the
Wilmington Savings & Trust Co. This
bank encourages deposits from old and
young white and black. The deposits
within the las four years have in
creased from less than $4,000 to o
than 5000, 900, and the surplus from
nothing to over $4,000, besides paying
interest on deposits at the rate Of a
per cent. per annum. Within the past
three years the bank has had no loss,
which warranted them in paying, the
first Of this year, an extra dividend OF
! per cent on all deposits which had
remained in the bank three years. The
stock Of the bank is in quick demand
at 80 per cent. premium and with more
offered. 1t is the largest n strongest
strictly savings bank in North Caro-
lima. If o want to make q birthday
present. to a boy or girl, make a de-
posft in the Savings Bank for them.
n officers and directors are among
our most promising and enterprising
business men and capitalists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-20
Second Day of the Henley Regatta.

Henley, on-Thames, July 1.-THE second
day of the regatta was favored with
beautiful weather, a light wind blowing
up the coarse. The attendance was much
better than it was yesterday. The third
heat of the grand challenge cup contest
was won easily by the Leander Club.
who beat the Utrecht University Boat
Club by one and three quarter lengths.
Time Z minutes, II seconds.
DR.. Mcdowell. in the fifth trial heat for
the diamond SOULS. defeated T. ]. Hogan.
New Ross Boat Club. of ireland, winning
as he liked in 9 minutes, SO seconds.
Hogan got away first and soon led by
half a length. Mcdowell got after him at
full speed. soon collared him and. when
they reached open water. began to pass
him. Then. to ~eyerybody's establishment.
Hogan showed signs of being winded and
of losing his head. He collided with al
most everything in sight and was thrice
mixed up with the piles. Mcdowell slow
ed up, looked complacently at his rival
and then proceeded toward the finish very
for pleasure. Indeed he allowed Hogan
to overtake him. and they were almost
even at the finish.
The sixth trial heat for the diamond
SOULS was won by H.. 7. Blackstaffe,
Vesta Rowing Club, who beat A. +. G..
Everitt. London Rowing Club.
The seventh trial heat for the diamond
Wachusset Boat Club, of Massachusetts,
who beat J. J. Blusse. of the Dehoop
Rowing Club. Time, 9 minutes. Is seconds.
Inc elSnt tTlel neat Tor the diamond
SOULS was won by b. H. Howell. Trinity
Hall, Cambridge, who beat G. McHenry.
Thames Rowing Club. Howell got away
first. At the top of the island he was
leading. and he was quite clear Of his
opponent at Rectory Gate. when McHenry
rowed to a standsti]l, Howell winning as
he pleased.
The first trial heat for the visitors chal-
lenge cup was won by Trinity College,
Oxford, over New College, oxford. The
winner had the Bercks station.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-20
J. S. McEACHERN,
Grain, Feed, Hay, Etc, No. 211 Market
Street.

Grain, Feed, Hay, Etc, No. 211 Market
Street.
A leading establishment in Whining
ton is that established in 1880 by J. S.
McEachern at No. 211 Market street.
They carry a full and carefully Sc
lected stock of hay, corn, oats, meal,
Pearl hOminy, and all kinds of mixed
feed for horses and cattle and the very
best brands of flour. Everything car
ried in their well-known house is
strictly first-class and is sold at bot
tom prices. The premises are well
adapted to the requirements of the bus
mess, all orders are attended to with
p%romtpness and accuracy and tele-
phone orders are given immediate at
tentiOn, while customers may be sure
of promtly getting just what they or
der. Mr.. N. M. McEachern conducts
the business upon the soundest prin-
ciples and constantly aims to please
his customers and patrons, n so the
establishment has become markedly
popular with all classes. They are
among our most enterprising and lib
eral spirited business men, who take
an interest in the welfare of Whining
ton, and are always courteous and af-
fable, as we'll as straightforward in
their dealings.