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ed, and at Coney Island, Chester park, THE FIRE SUNDAY MORNING. EARTHQUAKE. ntered at the Postofflce at Wilmington, N. as econd class mall matter. New Advertisement, For Rent Special.

Notice John Atkinson. Taken by Accident Special. fLargest Assortment E. Van Laer. Stockholders' Meeting J.

C. Stevenson. Change of Schedule Seacoast Railroad. e- TIM ABE OTHERS' BUT OHLf Offfi LEADER. Every one who has looked over our stook this season acknowledge that life Are Top of the Heap.

In regard to Style, Prices and Assortment. OUR GrUARANTEEYour money back if you want it. SCHOOL. S. H.

FI5HBLATE lEZi TT THE III simplestI IL BEST -Ik I i ever ivi VV bauTNOiI (sfzzX- il NEW Wheeler Wilson Sewing Machine WITH Rotary Hotloa and Ball Bearings. Easy Running, Quiet, Rapid, and Durable. Purchasers say It runs as light as a feather. Great improvement over anything so far." It turns drudgery into a pastime. "The magic Silent Sewer." AH sizes and styles of sewing machines for Cloth and Leather.

o. l-H tf) i (X) a MAKE YOUR DEPOSIT SURPLUS $7 500. GEO. SLOAN, Cashier WALTERS, Vice President. NOW IS THE TISE TO Wilmington Savings Trust Co.

The, Next Interest Quarter "Will Begin June 1st. All Deposits Make on or Before that Date Will Begin lo Bear Interest on June 1st, at It ale of 4 ner cent, ner Annum. DnmnnnndM) 'nnnftsrl. CAPITAL PAID Iff $25,000. J.

X0EW00D, President II. the Zoo gardens and elsewhere there was consternation among the holiday crowds. At the lagoon, on the Kentucky side," there was a panic among several thousand people on the grounds. The waters in the lagoon were so rough the life saving crew went to the relief of those out In the electric pleasure boats. Norfolk, May- 31.

Two distinct earthquake shocks were felt here this afternoon est 1:55 o'clock, lasting seven and eight seconds respectively. There was an undue exodus from 'several office buildings and dwellings, and considerable alarm experienced In various parts of the city, but absolutely no damage waa done. The shocks were only about ten seconds apart. Charlotte, N. C.

May 3L A very perceptible earthquake shock of thirty, seconds duration was felt here today at 2 o'clock p. m. Many of the pictures In the art rooms of the woman's exposition were found hanging out of their correct positions after it was over. Bricks were thrown from several chim neys. Savannah, Ga, May 31.

Savannah felt a slight earthquake today. It was momentary, but of sufficient duration to determine its direction, which was from east to west. The tremor was recorded at the weather bureau at 2 o'clock, Seventy-fifth meridian time. Windows and doors were shaken throughout the city, and many people were made dizzy by the vibrations. Danville, May 31.

At two min utes before 2 o'clock this afternoon a shock of earthquake was felt here and caused great alarm. Buildings were shaken and furniture jostled, but no damage resulted. The shock, which consisted of three distinct vibrations, and lasted over one minute, was preceded by a roaring sound resembling that of a conflagration. Washington, May 31. What is sup posed to have been an earthquake was felt here at one minute of 2 o'clock.

It lasted about fifty seconds, and caused chandeliers to sway and floors to tremble perceptibly. It was noticed at the capital, in the telephone exchange and several of the high buildings. In the Associated Press office, in The Post building the vibrations were felt very distinctly. The self-recording instrument at the weather bureau showed that the disturbances began at 1:584 and lasted five minutes. The movement was from north to south.

Knoxyille, May 31. Two dis tinct shocks of earthquake were felt in Knoxville this afternoon at 1:15 o'clock. The shocks were general throughout the Reports vary as to the length of the shocks, some claiming they were at least a half minute in length. Several large buildings were shaken and two chimneys fell. The movement of the shocks, so far as can he ascertained this city, were from west to east.

Reports from all over east Tennessee and southwest Virginia indicate that in places the shock was felt stronger than in Knoxville. At Bristol it continued thirty seconds. It came from the southwest, and shook the buildings so that the people ran into the streets. Several chimneys were thrown to "the ground. At Winston, N.

three distinct shocks were felt, causing wild excitement. Middles- boro, Ky, also felt the shock, as did also Barboursville. Johnson Fore have just received a large shipment of White and tbJey are selling them cheap. Hon. YT.

M. Cox at the First Presbyterian Church. Although the congregation of the First Presbyterian church was disappointed in the hope of having a large party from the general assembly to visit them, it enjoyed a rich feast on Sunday. In the morning Hon. W.

M. Cox, of Mississippi, delivered his address, spoken of in our telegraphic reports from Charlotte, on "The Influence of the Westminster System of Doctrine, Worship and Policy on Civil Liberty and Responsible Government." For an hour and a quarter he held his audience spellbound; first, by his lucid ex-postion of the system itself and its effect upon character, then by the statement of some of the doctrines that most especially developed the spirit of freedom and that made responsible government possible, and lastly by his incomparable presentation of the struggle for freedom by the Calvinistic people of France, Holland, Scotland, England and America. In the afternoon the Children's day service was held, with interestingser-vices by the children and addresses by Rev. W. McC.

Miller and the pastor. In the evening there was a young people's service in Anniversay hall, at which most' helpful addresses were made by Rev. W. W. Palmer, of Missouri; Rev.

S. E. Boston, of Watauga county, and Mr. Cox. Rev.

W. McC. Miller preached in the evening to his old charge at Immanuel chapel. Rev. D.

C. Rankin, of Nash ville, editor of the missionary periodicals of the church, who is brother-in-law to Rev. L. W. Curtis, went out to Brunswick to visit Mr.

and Mrs. Johnson, the parents of Mrs. Curtis, and preached at New Hope. Rev. S.

C. Alexander, now of Arkansas, went Saturday to Black river to preach to his old charge. The other members of the party were Mr. and Mrs. F.

B. Oppitt, of Kentucky, and Mr. J. E. Hampton, of Arkansas.

These gentlemen, like Mr. Cox, are ruling elders in the Presbyterian church. Saturday afternoon the party went to Ocean View, where they enjoyed the hospitality of the Clarendon Club, and some of them got their 'first view of the ocean. Monday morning, through the kindness of Mr. James Sprunt.

they enjoyed a sail on the Marion, getting the fine view of our water front from the Northeast bridge to the "Dram-Tree." They left on the 3:20 train yesterday afternoon, expressing themselves much Dleased 'with their visit. The large party that was prevented from coming expressed their great regret and their cordial appreciation of the invitation. Try a pair of Johnson Fore's four button black Silk Gloves at 50 cents. Card of Thanks. The undersigned desires publicly to return has sincere thanks the fire department for saving his "property rom fire on Sunday morning last, during 'tMe burning of (the Heroen way school building.

The firemen managed the fire splendidly, considering its crippled condition, and did all in their power to save the elegant structure, but the torch of the brute incendiary had done his work too well, and. even a novice could readily see at a glance that ft was doomed, and that human efforts were of no avail. The brave firemen saved the adjoining property from thte devouring elements, thus putting the neighbors under everlasting gratitude for (the sptendM and heroic work done. There were several cases of splendid personal executive ability in fighting the fire displayed, great coolness and nerve in knowing what to do and how to do at the proper time, but knowing how modest and unassuring bur volunteer fire department to be we forbear mentioning names. Sincerely thanking one and ell, I am Your truly, W.

H. YOPP. Take JOHNSON'S CHILL FEVER TONia 3 3 c. EAGLE BHAUD Condensed Mothsrs should have "ifir'AMl HEALTH -Sent FREE. YORK COflDEMSEa MH.K CO.

NY. SPECIAL NOTICES. FOR RENT FURNISHED COTTAGE on Ocean View Beach. F. A.

LORD. Ju 1 St HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FEW VERY fir.e Tomatoes. Also Spring Chickens and Strawberries, i Send In your orders bv 'phone when convenient. R. E.

WARD, 213 Market street. Ju 1 TAKEN, BY ACCIDENT, FROM THE Seacoast train on May 15th, a black silk umbrella with gold heaii. Any- one proving property can have the same by applying at this office. ju 1 It. I HAVE REMOVED MY LAW OFFICE to the one recently occupied by W.

L. Smith, in the Sol Bear building, corner Front and Princess streets. A. M. WADDELL.

my 30 3t WANTED A SITUATION IN STORE or office by a young lady who has taken a thorough course of instructions in Short Hand and Typewriting at Salem Female Academy. Apply at Messenger office. my 27 lw CAPON SPRINGS AND BATH ON the Great North Mountain. Alkaline Lithia Springs, 1000 to 1500 guests annually; Elite of North and South. Largest and socially most pleasant company at any mountain resort in this country For rates, circulars, address WM.

H. SALE, Capon Springs, W. Va. my 15 26t IF YOU WISH A ROTARY MACHINE buy the Standard. Lightest running, most noiseless and best Rotary Machine made.

The New Home is too well known for comment. Climax $19.00 cash; on lease $25.00. T. W. WOOD, Agent, 123 Princess street.

my 15 FOR RENT FOUR COTTAGES at Carolina Beach. Apply to D. O'CONNOR, Real Estate Agent, my 14 tf ii I BROWN DRESS LINEN, NEW RUGS, Table Linens, Wool Dress Goods on sale next week at 18 Market street. J. J.

SHEPARD. Prop. my 2 THE REASON THAT PARKER DOES MORE painting than anv one else in town is because he does good work for less money If you are going to paint get an estimate from him Satisfaction guaranteed before any money is re quired. 213 Market street my 9 lm FOR RENT DWELLINGS, Stores, Offices and Halls. For Sale Dwellings, Stores, Vacant iTita or t1m nflvmantst Cash advanced on improved cif property.

Apply to D. O'CONNORj Real E. Wilmlnsrton N. C- se SKtr We desire to secure a solicitor, or a business house to act as agent for the sale of our custom clothing in the city of Wilmington. Our prices are moderate, while our garments will give satisfaction, thus enabling you to make a good profit and, at the same time, to establish a good trade.

Our method consists in selling the goods to you at our net price and allowing you to make your own price with your customer. To responsible business house we allow 30 days' time. To solicitors, we ship C. O. will allow credit upon receiving security.

Those who desire to establish a good merchant tailoring trade with no outlay, will do well to apply to JACOBS 15 Lafayette Place, New ork. N. B. Be sure to put local address on envelope. may 29 3t eod.

STOCKHOLDER'S MEETING: HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Stockholders of the Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association will be held this evening, June 1st, at 8:30 o'clock at the City Hall. All Stockholders are requested to be present or send proxies. J. C. STEVENSON, President.

C. C. BROWN, Secretary. ju 1 It PIANOS IN THE STATE. Our Pianos are absolutely new and carefully selected.

The Pianos we handle are not consigned goods. You can absolutely rely on the proper classification of Instruments. Our prices are way below all other and the qualities Infinitely superior. The finest Cabinet Organs we offer way I down. Call and see us and see for your- selves.

fel. 402 and 404 N. Fourth Street. NOTICE. TTT HAVE THIS DAY FORMED A Copartnership in the Fire and Life Insur-4nce business under the firm name of ATKINSON CHADBOURN and ask of our friends their patronage.

.45, WILLIAM ATKINSON. CHARLES C. CHADBOURN. Fthis day withdraw from the Insurance Agency of Atkinson Son. Messrs.

ATKINSON CHADBOURN will continue said business in the office heretofore occupied by the old firm. I ask most respectfully the patronage of my friends for my successors. I continue the Agency of Marine Insurance Companies, office with Atkinson Chadbourn. JOHN WILDER ATKINSON. June 1, 1S97.

ju 1 lw leoiliii J. AND AFTER JUNE 1st TRAIN3 will run as follows: DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Leave Wilmington at 6:30 a. 10:10 a. 2:30 p.

5:10 p. 7:15 p. m. Leave Ocean View at 7:30 a. 11:30 4:00 p.

6:15 p. 10:00 p. m. SUNDAY TRAINS. Leave Wilmington at 10:10 a.

2:30 p. m. Leave Ocean View at 11:30 a. 6:00 p. m.

NOTICE. Ice and Marketing on 6:30 a. m. train. Freight will be received until 9:40 a.

m. for 10:10 train: until 4:30 p. m. for 5:10 train. No freight carried on other trains.

R. OSCAR, GRANT, Ju 1 Superintendent. HAHUE, THE HATTER, -LEADS IN- (i Latest Styles and Lowest Prices. 26 North Front Street. Carolina Beach SODTHPOET SCHEDULE.

On and after May 26th Boat leaves Wilmington daily except Sunday at 9:30 a. m. and 3:00 p. m. Leaves Beach at 1:30 and 6:00 p.

m. Leave Southport at 12:30 and 2:15 p. m. Leave Sunday for Carolina Beach only at 10:00 a. m.

and 2:30 p. m. Leave Beach at 12:30 and .6:00 p. m. Connects with Yacht Undine at Harper's Pier.

my 25 tf J. W. HARPER. Grand Concert -BY THE Second Regiment Band Opera House 01 8.30 Tuesday, June tSj A MAGNIFICENT PROGRAMME! ine nana wui nave tne kind and valsn able assistance of the best professional a Jr axiu o-iiictieur laiem oi ue city. I Price or admission 25 cents general nau me reserved I seat sale opens at Gerken'a- on 81st.

cay rt ll lm a BBBsaJLakJlsSS Gorry tee lop hie i I MANY SECTIONS OP NORTH CAR. OLINA SHAKEN YESTERDAY. Chimneys Fell, and House and Blinds Rattled, Bnt No Damage Was Done The Quake Felt In Wilmington Sews of the Shake In Other States. Yesterday, about 2 o'clock or a few minutes afterward, a slight earthquake shock was plainly felt in the residence portions of the city. Windows and crockery rattled and the movement of the; earth was perceptibly felt by those on the streets.

There was also a tremor between 5 and 6 o'clock. A BUILDING CRACKER AT RA-" LEIGH. (Special to The Messenger.) Raleigh, May 31. At 1:55 o'clock this afternoon (there were three sharp 'earthquake tremors here, Suffi-dently strong to throw down "plastering in- some houses close to dioors, and it is asserted that on'e of ithe public buildings wsis cracked. GOLDSBORO SHAKEN.

(Special to The Messenger.) Goldsboro, N. May 31. There was a slight tremor of the earth Were this (afternoon at 2 o'clock. It was distinctly felt all over the city. CROCKERY CLATTERED AT KE-NANSVILLE.

(Special The Messenger.) Kenanbvllle, N. May 31 An earthquake shock was' clearly felt here today about 2 o'clock. Window sashes and crockery were made to clatter, LAMP CHIMNEYS SHAKEN OFF AT PATES. (Special to The Messenger.) Pates, Robeson County, N. May 31.

The people of this town were surprised with an earthquake about 2:15 o'clock p. 'today. It lasted about one or two seconds. The chimneys- on lamps in Mr. R.

W. Livermore's store were shaken off. TWO QUAKES AT COUNCILS. (Special to The Messenger.) Councils, Bladen county, N. May 31.

A very slight shock of earthquake was felt here at 2 p. m. It -would, not have been noticed If one had been moving, but your correspondent was quiet and felt it. It lasted about, fifteen or 20 seconds." It was thought that there was another shake about 5:25 o'clock p. m.

HOUSES SHAKEN AT KINSTON. (Special to The Messenger.) Kinston, N. May 31. Two distinct earthquake shocks were felt here about 2 o'clock p. lasting fully half a minute.

Houses were visibly shaken and dishes and window panes rattled. GREENVILLE, IN THROES. (Special to The Messenger.) GretehvilJe, N. May 31. A distinct earthquake shock was felt here today abou't 2 o'clock p.

lasting several seconds. It was also felt at other places. Nioi damage was done. IT WAS FELT AT HAMLET. (Special to The Messenger.) Hamlet, N.

May 31. An earthquake shock was felt here today about 1:05 o'clock p. m. It lasted about three seconds. OLD EARTH SHOOK AT WILSON.

(Special to The Messenger.) Wilson, N. May 31. Today about 2 o'clock an earthquake shock lasting about thirty seconds, was plainly felt by many people here. It was sufficient to cause windows to rat tle and to shake loose pieces of furniture. (By the Associated Press.) Cleveland, May 31.

At 12:43 o'clock a severe earthquake shock was felt at this point. Columbus, Ohio, May 31. A slight shock of earthquake was felt here about 1 p. m. today.

Huntington, W. May 31. A distinct shock of earthquake, lasting ten seconds, was felt here at 2:08 o'clock this afternoon. Greensboro, N. May 31.

This city was severely shaken by an earthquake at 2 o'clock this afternoon. No damage was done. Indianapolis, May 21. At 1 o'clock a slight earthquake shock was felt here. The shock was most noticeable in the fire tower and high buildings.

Cincinnati, May 31. Special dispatches to The Times-Star report earthquake shocks felt distinctly all over Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. May 31. rAn earthquake shock was felt here today at two minutes to 2 o'clock. Its duration was about thirty seconds.

Atlanta, May 31. A shock of earthquake was clearly felt here at 1 o'clock this afternoon. The trembling was severe, and there was no excitement. Winston, N. May 31.

Three severe shocks of earthquake were felt here at 2 o'clock today. Wild excitement prevailed but no damage was done. Newport News, Va, May 31 A slight earthquake shock was felt here this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The disturbance was so mild that it was imperceptible to many persons, and no damage is reported. Raleigh, N.

May 31. Reports from all over the state report an earthquake shock between 155 and 2 o'clock p. m. Very little damage was done. In a few instances where chimneys were not Very secure they were shook down.

Asheville, N. May 31. At 1:59 o'clock this afternoon an earthquake shock perceptibly shook Asheville. Hundreds of occupants of buildings ran into the streets. No damage was done: Pittsburg, May .31.

A slight earthquake shock was felt here at 1:54 o'clock this afternoon. The tremor was quite perceptible in high buildings and lasted nearly a minute. Spartanburg, S. May 31. A distinct earthquake buildings and rattling windows, was felt here at 1:55 o'clock p.

m. It was as severe as that of August, 18S6. Louisville, May 31. A distinct shock was felt in this city shortly after 1 o'clock this afternoon. No damage.

was done. The shock lasted about five seconds. The vibration passed from south to north. Baltimore, May 31. A slight earthquake shock was felt here shortly before 2 o'clock this afternoon.

It was not noticeable, except in the high building, but in these distinct vibrations were felt lasting about five seconds. Lynchburg, May 31. A shock of earthquake was experienced here at 1:58 o'clock this afternoon. Bricks were shaken from a number of chimneys and furniture and crockery jostled. Considerable alarm was created in some quarters.

No damage Of consequence was done. Wheeling, W. May 31. At 2 oclock this afternoon a distinct earthquake shock was felt all over Wheeling and in the surrounding towns. No damage was done so far as couiu ue learned.

The shock lasted about thirty seconds, and was violent enough to shake brick buildings slightly Zanesville, May 3L An earthquake shock was felt here at aboutp 1 o'clock. The Courier building, four stories high, exhibited decided vibrations) To such an extent was this noticed and experienced that employes on the fourth and third floors deserted their posts, greatly frightened. The motion was from east to west, and of a swaying character. Cincinnati, May 31. Sholtly after 1 o'clock an earthquake shuck was felt here and in the suburbs.

jAhe printers ran out of The Tlmes-StfJr office. Occupants" of other buildinr'f were alarm Did You Know "We were Sole Agents for the Celebrated WELIAIS, HOTT ft COS Misses and Childrens Shoes and Slippers? For Style, Fit and Durability they are not excelled. JUST RECEIVED Young Ladies and Misses Patent! Leather Sandals. They are beauties. PETERSON RULFS, Weather Conditions.

(Reported by C. M. Strong, Local Forecaster.) TJ. S. 'Weather Bureau Office.

May 81. The barometer is about or below normal over all sections of the country with highest over Florida and the upper lakes and lowest over New England and the central western' valleys. Local showers or thunderstorms nave oceurrea auring the day over the Atlantic coast states. Generally fair weather has prevailed over all other sections, with cooler over the Iake Region and warmer weather over the south and central western valleys. Conditions indicate continued fair weather possibly interrupted by an occasional local thunderstorm over this locality during the ensuing thlrty-stx hours.

LOCAL FORECAST. Tn 12 o'clock (mat. Tuesday Fair: variable winds. -FOR THE STATE. Washington ji forecasts, to 12 o'clock (mdt.) Tuesday Fair; variable winds.

TEMPERATURE. 1S97 8 a. 67 degrees; 8 p. 74 degrees; highest, 84 degrees; lowest, 66 de grees. for the month 2.49 inches.

Miniature Almanac Sun rises 4:44 a. sun sets 7:11 p. m. high water at South-port, 8:19 p. high water at Wilmington, 10:06 p.

m. Moon's Phases First quarter, 8th, 1:54 a. full moon, 14th, 3:53 p. last quarter, 21st, p. m.

new moon, 29th, 9:47 p. perigee, 13th, apogee, 25th, 5:04. PJTHY LOCALS. See new schedule of the Wilmington Seaooast railroad. On and after today there will tie five trains and five back every day except Sunday.

The annual meeting of the stockhold ers of the Wilmington Homestead and Lorn Association will be held a't 8:30 o'clock tonight at the city hall. See advertisement. A cocking1 main between Raleigh and Halifax will be fought tomorrow and next day iat the club house of the New Hanover Live Stock and Poultry Association Just outside the city. There will be 19 battles at $4.50 a side. The Messenger returns thanks for an invitation to the annual exhibition of the drawing and manual trainSng department and collection of foreign of the Durham nubile schools.

to be held at Durham, N. C.f May 26th to June 4th. The Second Regiment band will give a grand concert tonight at the opera house and they should be greeted with a full house. The price -of admission 1 I 1 (a OZ go are promised a rare evening's entertainment. See advertisement.

The entire plate of the draw of the Navassa bridge, five miles from the city, was broken yesterday and caused a delay of an hour to the trains due here over the Wilmington. Columbia and Augusta and Carolina Central railroads. If you want to have a nice time be sure to go on the grand family excursion to Carolina Beach tomorrow. There will he- three boats down and the ladies will serve refreshments. The committee consists Of M.

Schnibben, Geo. H. Heyer, C. Mahler and Charles Schulken. Colonel John Wilder Atkinson has and Son; and Mr.

W. M. Atkinson the Junior partner, 'has formed a copartnership with Mr. C. C.

Chadbourn. They will conduct a fire and" life insurance business at the old stand. Colonel Atkinson will continue the agency of marine insurance companies. See notice. PERSONAL mention.

I "Mr. J. E. Ross, of Washington, is in the city. Rev.

W. C. Curtis, of Southport, was here yesterday. Mr. C.

L. Preston, of Statesville, was on our streets yesterday, Mr. W.I C. Hutt, of Richmond, spent Sunday in the city, Mr. J.

Scarborough, of Charlotte, was a guest of The Orton yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. O. R.

Taylor and daughter, of r'S. are guests of The Orton. We regret to learn of I the extreme illness of Mrs. Alfred Carpenter, at her home on North Third street. 'Mr, F.

B. Arendell, of the Raleigh News and Observer, paid! The Messenger a. pleasant call last evening. Mrs. Flora J.

Cox, has! returned to Wilmington from Swaneboro, where she has had charge of a large school during the past winter and-spring. Hon. W. M. Cox, of Baldwyn, who delivered his address on the Westminster assembly at the First Presbyterian church of this city on last Sunday, is a guest of Air.

C. H. Rober-son, 401 South Front street. Mr. E.

H. Munson, Organist at St James Episcopal chuich, left last evening for Ahum and Chata.uq.ua, N. where he will spend two or three months taking a special course on the organ under I. V. Flagler.

During his absence Miss Bessie Burtt has been engaged to play the organ at St. James. Johnson Fore are showing a beautiful selection of fancy Silk Parasols. What has the Bible Bone? Rev. W.

L. Cninggim, pastor of Fifth Street M. E. church, will delievr a lecture on the above subject at the Y. M.

C. A. at 8:30 o'clock tonight. It will be, entirely free to all who wish to attend, both men and women, and all are invited. The subject as announced for the lecture is: "The Power of the Bible in Its Effects on Nations and Individuals." It will be a most interesting and profitable discussion, and it is hoped a large audience will hear it.

Among the Tracker. Mr. Sam Westbrook, representative of Messrs. Redfield Son. of Philadelphia, received a telegram yesterday stating that the 100 barrels of Irish potatoes shipped by Mr.

John F. Gar-rell on Saturday sold yesterday at $4.25 and $4.50 per barrel. Mr. Garreli will ship another 100 barrels today. Johnson Fore will place on sale today a large assortment of Ladies black straw Hats in desirable shapes at 10, 25 and 50 cents each.

'Many of them are worth three times the price charged-. HEMENWAY The above is a cut of the handsome Hemenway school building, on Fifth street, between Chestnut and Grace streets, which was totally destroyed by fire Sunday morning. The burning of this well equipped school building is a great loss to the city and saddened many hearts. The teachers and pupils specially felt the blow, and many of them who went to the fire weDt as they- saw the flames doing their destructive work. Hundreds of people visited the ruins on Sunday, and many of the children who went to school there looked upon the scene with moistened eyes.

A little girl who saw the building burn and' was looking on the ruins yesterday remarked: "I didn't cry, but if it would have saved the building I would have dpne so." The fire was first discovered by D. W. Evans, the colored barber, who resides on Sixth street, nearly opposite the Sixth street front of the building. Jle says he got home from his shop about 12:30 o'clock and was sitting by the bay window up stairs, smoking a cigar before retiring. At about 1:15 o'clock, he states, he heard what sounded like the explosion of a Roman candle, and upon looking across the street saw what he took to be two or three drunken men passing the gate of the school building, going north on Sixth street.

He thought they had thrown a whiskey bottle against the fence, but as they went rapidly up Sixth street he thought no more of the matter until he saw the flames starting up under the southeast corner of the school building. He was then satisfied that the men he saw had been in the yard and set fire to the building. He immediately hollered fire and went around waking up the people in the vicinity. He says the fire alarm was turned in fully a half hour after he discovered the fire. Mrs.

A. J. Yopp, who lives with her son, Mr. W. H.

Yopp, adjoining the north side of the school building, on the Fifth street side, also says she heard the explosion, and Mr. Jeff. Sellers, who lives in the rear of the building also makes a similar statement. While the building was burning the odor of kerosene oil was strong, and it is believed that the explosion was that of an oil can or a coal oil lamp, such as have been discovered burning under houses which have been set on fire heretofore. The Hemenway school building was designed by Mr.

James F. Post, the architect, and was built in 1889. The work commenced June 8th, and the building was turned over to the com Wilmington Lyceum Organizes. A meeting was held at the Y. M.

C. A. rooms yesterday afternoon for the purpose of organizing a lyceum, to secure the best'lecturers to visit our city in a circuit of leading southern cities. The following gentlemen were either present or had signified their purpose Of joining the organization: Rev. Dr.

P. Hoge, Rev. Dr. Robert Strange, Rev. A.

Willis and Messrs. D. Mac-Rae, H. MacRae. B.

F. Hall, P. B. Manning, D. L.

Gore, B. G. Worth, C. W. Worth, C.

H. Robinson, James Sprunt, Colonel W. R. Kenan. H.

C. MeQueen, W. J. Crosswell, H. M.

Chase, Jaines H. Chadbourn, James H. Chad-bqurn, William H. Chadbourn, Colonel Roger Moore, H. P.

West. J. Allen Taylor, Colonel Walker Taylor, C. E. Borden, Geo.

Rountree. W. A. Riach, Colonel A. M.

Waddel, C. W. Yates, T. M.r Emerson, H. M.

Emerson, J. R. Kenly, W. G. Elliott, James F.

Post, R. E. Smith, E. B. Pleasants, T.

D. Meares. Geo. W. Kidder.

Gabe Holmes and T. C. Diggs. On motion, P. B.

Manning, was called to the chair and Mr. T. C. Diggs was appointed secretary. Dr.

Hoge read the correspondence with the Southern Lyceum Associa- tion. It was then decided to go into an organization, and a constitution was adopted, of which the following are the salient points: The name chosen was the Wilmington (N. Lyceum. The object is to secure the best lecturers at minimum cost; all the proceeds go to the object of the lyceum. Anyone may become a mem ber on pledging the payment of the annual fee, which is $5, entitling to two admissions to all entertainments, whether few or many.

The larger the membership the greater the number of entertainments' in the and the less the cost of each to the members. The aim this season will be to secure at least 150 members, which, will enable the lyceum to give six lectures of the very best class. This will be twelve admissions for $5, or 33 1-3 cents each. The Augusta Lyceum has encreased its membership so that last year the cost of each admission to the members was only 16 2-3 cents. After the adption of the constitution a nominating committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs.

C. H. Robinson, P. B. Manning and Don.

MacRae. They reported the following for officers and directors, who were unanimously elected: President Rev. P. H. HOge, D.

D. Vice President George Rountree. Secretary W. A. Riach.

Treasurer D. L. Gore. Directors Rev. Robert Strange.

D. Hugh MacRae. P. B. Manning, Colonel Roger Moore, James H.

Chadbourn. An active canvass for members will be begun at once. The membership fee is payable on or before September 15th. The Mayor Thanks the Firemen. Mayor's Office, City of Wilmington, N.

May 3L 1897. Mr. Chas. Schnibben. Chief Fire Department: Sir I desire herewith to express my satisfaction at the intelligence displayed in the management of Sunday morning's fire.

On behalf of myself, and the board of aldermen, you will please convey to the firemen our sincere thanks for the faithful services rendered. Very respectfully yours, SILAS P. WRIGHT. Mayor. it mittee of School District No.

1 on the 1st of October following. It was an elegantly and admirably constructed building, with an auditorium fitted with 500 opera chairs. The various class rooms were ventilated from all four sides, and there were six exits from the building, making it impossible to have a disaster from panic among the school children at any time. The building was equipped with warm water heating apparatus and was lighted by gas. It fronted on both Fifth and Sixth streets, and both fronts were like that shown in the cut.

In the yard on the Sixth street side was an annex 30 by 80 feet, used for the primary department, but owing to the splendid work of the firemen it escaped with only slight damage. Mr. James F. Post, chairman of School District No. 1, was at the fire and expresses great admiration for the excellent management of the fire.

He says was a matter of impossibility to have saved the main building. The value of the building, library, school furniture and other equipments destroyed is estimated at about $17,000. On the property there was $12,050 insurance $9,300 on the building and $2,750 on the furniture and equipments. The insurance was placed with the following underwriters: With Walker Taylor, $2,000. With J.

W. Atkinson Son, $1,800. With J. H. Boatwright $2,000.

With Willard Giles, $3,750. With Dr. W. W. Harriss, $2,500.

F. H. Stedman had $1,250 and Dr. Harriss $300 on the annex, but there was only slight damage to the western end of it. Chairman Post tells us that as soon as the insurance is adjusted the committee will proceed; to have the building replaced.

Let The Messenger suggest that it be constructed of brick. 4 ANOTHER FIRE. Another alarm of fire was turned; in Sunday morning about. 10:20 o'clock from box No. 19, at Eighth and Hanover streets.

It was on account of fine in a small house on Eighth street, between Campbell and Hanover streets, occupied by Cain Berry, colored, and owned by CoHoriel F. W. Foster. The fire caught from a defect fn the chim-ney. The firemen turned; out promptly ana although 'had.

worked hard for several hours at the fire in the Hemenway school building under the excellent management of Chief Charles Schnibben, they promptly suppressed the flames. The damage amounted to about $10. The house was insured. A Driver Seriously Id jured by a Runaway Horse. Yesterday morning about 10:20 pj m.

a horse to one of the s'fceam laundry wagons ran away on North Front street and seriously injured the driver, Mr. Charlie Williams. The wagon had stopped in front bf Mr. S. P.

Collier's residence on Fronts and Grace streets while the driver had gone in to the house. When he came out he go into thie wagon, but before he could get the reins in his hand the horse jumped and ran up Front street. He dashed, into a tree In front of Mr. Sam Bear's, upsetting1 and throwing the driver from his seat. Mr.

Williams struck against a rock and had. a gash cut in his head just above the right ear and received a fracture Of his collar bone. He was picked up speechless and carried into Messrs. W. H.

Tucker Bro's office, where a physician was called and gave him atltention. He was subsequently sent to his home on Castle street, between Fifth and Sixth. The attending physiciani reports that the injured man will be unable to use his arm for dome time. When last heard from he was resting quite well. Memorial Exercises.

The colored people held their memorial exercises yesterday at the Federal cemetery. They had as their guest, a number of colored people from Fayetteville. A procession was formed in front of the city hall, at 4 o'clock p. and moved thence on Third street and up Market to the cemetery. At the cemetery the programme published in Sunday's Mes senger was carried out.

The Fayetteville party came down on an excursion at 10 o'clock yesterday morn ing, and returned last night at 11 o'clock. Card of Thanks. The undersigned desires to return thanks to Messrs. Robinson and E. Peschau for refreshments and lunch served to the tired and weary firernen at the fire in the Hemenway school building on Sunday morning.

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SUMMER SALES and LOW PRICES just closed" out a factory and the regular price Is not in it. There is no need to go' bare-footed since It has turned warm, as 6hoe leather is cheaper than your I have about 200 pair of nice woman's Shoes, good honest goods, not trash that I am selling to close ouc They have simply accumulated from different lots. I will sell them by the pair from 50, GO to 70c. Nothing in the wholft lnt wnrth von .1 rut I 1 big lot of men shoes the same way to olosfi. from 7flo tr.

i ft 1 "ecu shoes and slippers I have a plenty of fresh stock about 4,000 pairs on hand at bottom prices. Ladies' Slippers with at SO. 9. 75. Sc, $1.25 $1.50, and $2.00.

Ladles' Shoes, regular stock, from 63, 75, 98c, $1.25 and up to $2.50 a pair. 100 pair, men's shoes. They are the very-best grade of Satin Calf, with fine Don-gola Uppers, solid in every part. These shoes eell regular for $2.00 a pair; my special purchasing price is $L39. Gent's fine house and street Slippers from $1.00 to $1.25 a-oair; Rnhhxr Rntt leather inside sole, worth 50c apair.

to close at 39c, less than cost, nice clean new goods. Men's Hats and 1 Hats, I am Beautiful Boys' fine Black Hats at au ime Aipme mts, ail grades from 40c to fine Derbeys, from 50 to. the broad brim planters" fine Felt xiats ior $LZ5 and $1.50, makes a. very desirable hat for the sun. Straw Hats Jat every price.

Men's and boys." caps. Beautiful line In Babies and Children's Hats and Caps of all kinds Duck; Tam. and Duck Hats from lS. rA Straw Hats pretty styles, from. 19 25 40 and 50e.

We want to supply you' tho goods you need and if you will join ia and become one of oar customers you will get only good things at low prides. JustL, received a beautiful line of narrow vallencienne lace at bottom nrk 19, 25. 35. 40, 48. 50, 60, 75 and 9oTperdoVi yards, or 2.

3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and lQc per afd If you neea Lace see oura beforyou buy elsewhere. 3 Trunks. tStfPr load of sell you a the factory, and can Backers -ce trunk cheap. All sizes of beu -J put away winter clothing and clothing, from 25c to $1.60 each; elnk covered with tray and bonnet box at i inches long. arge and better, up to $1.35 and up to $2.00, $3.00, $4.00.

$6.00 and $7.00 each. We have the right prices and the new and desirable trunks. We sell clothing, shoes, dress goods, all grades of underwear, window shades, trunks, matting, oil cloth and domestic goods of all kinds, and in fact, everything that Is carried in any large department drygoods store. Be sure and get a furniture card and get a nice piece of fine furniture free of cost to you. I want the cash trade and to get It I will sell the goods I have got- them and they must go.

You will find this hustling drygooas store on Front Street, op posite ine urton noteu Business has been more than good with me this season, and now the long- hot days have come. I do not intend to let business get Push and law prices on honest goods make business and, more than that, I am offering to give each customer a card that calls for furniture free. When you purchase 55.00 I will give you a nice set of Silver Plated Teaspoons. When you trade $10.00 I will give you a nice set of Silver Plated Table Knives and Forks or have your portrait taken life size free. When you trade $15.00 I will give a nice Oak Center Table.

When you trade $25.00 I will give a Fine Center Table, a nice Oak Rocking Arm Chair or a Three Shelf Book Case. With a $50.80 purchase I will give a very handsome Brass Trimmed Writing Desk or a Fine Four Shelf Enclosed-Back Oak Book Case; and with these presents I will also give you the lowest prices you ever had. I will for the next ten days sell for cash fine Persales, worth 10c, for 7c a yard: splendid Lawn, worth 5c, for 2c; Blue and Pink Chambric at 3c; Shirt Waist Calico at 4Mc. The best one yard wide Bleaching you ever saw, no dressing, for 5c. regular 6c yards.

Dress Lawns, beautiful styles, at 5c: fine Dimities at 9. 10, 12i and 15c; White Goods and Beautiful Plain Lawn at 5c, worth 7c; finer In Book fold at 8, 19, 12 and up to 25c; Fine Swiss at 12 and up to 35c: Dotted Swiss, beautiful goods, from 8 to 25c a yard: White Picque, 32 Inches wide, clean and nice, worth 12e now; a finer quality for 10, 12, 20 and 25c; Colored Pique to make nne asn uresses at izc, regular 25c or Children's Double Fold Dress Goods, lovely spring and summer styles at 10 and 12'c: 36 inches. Silk Henretta, worth 25c, my special price is 20c: fine Serge, 36 mcnes wide, in Blue and Black. at 25c; 44 inches wide at 35c and up to 75c; Linen for Waists at 10c; skirts for 12, 15 and 20c. A fine line of Linen Finished Dottea fewiss at worth tegu Clothing.

Gents' clothing must go. Prices talk. More fine Linen Suits, well made and nice new goods at $2.87 a suit. Summer Coats made of fine Chambrie for service at 40c each, for store or house work. Black Calico Coats at 50c: Alpaca Coats at $1.00: better at $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50.

Coats and Vests nice Alpaca ooata and Vests at $2.50, $3.75 and $5.00. These goods ar nice and well made, and the prices are very low. Give them a look when the heat pinches and the old coat must go rack. ne Men's Pants by the l.OOOt Vam bought a lot at half pH hfje Just list and buy yourself XhCr Tnta rich. Men Jeans CtLVaFx honest Prtces- Men'8 Cottonade Pants at S3c a pair, pretty Men's Fine Linen Color SummeV 50c a pair; only 100 cJf8fTat one-half price.

Men's S''k Chf Pants, good pants, regular $1.00 goods, for 3e a pair. Fine Cashmere (Pants, worth $1.25 a pair, for 75c PVy AU PantT that are SfliliHei'Sf and our regular $2. llhe at $1.25. Nothing higher in that ot- you need pants remember I have f. ha 1.

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