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fact the Panther itself has some prOtec-
ton being pretty we'll armed with eight
rapid fire rifles which could be used cf-
fcctively. All of the 700 men aboard
her are in excellent condition., no pa
TENTS Occupying the sick bay.
The departure Of the Columbia and
Minneapolis last night created a great
deal Of excitement, but demonstrated in
what fine condition III Of the vessels Of
Commodore SchlcyS squadron arc.
From the time the signal vas made on
the flagship to the time the Minneapolis
went by her on way to sea was less
than an hour. and the Columbia follow
ed in Il few minutes. When the multi
tudinouS duties to be performed. after
an order to put to sea is given. are CON
sidered. ~thoroughncss of discipline and
capacity men are in splendid practical
evidence.
Sunday here passed by quietly. The
Maryland Naval Reserves. who are to
man the Yosemite and Dixie. arrived by
boat early this morning. The two con
verified boats will be ready in 4 day or
two. being at Newport News yards I'M
der Improvement. When the Maryland
Reserves passed the Brooklyn they
chccred heartily.
The Sioux. Il converted tug under
command of Lieutenant Gherardi and
which mounts several rapid fire guns.
left this afternoon and the mcn on the
Brooklyn gave her Il hearty cheer as
she passed out.
The hospital boat Solacc left Newport
News for Norfolk where she will take
on medical stores.
Tonight the DrecautiOn was begun Ct
putting out 4 patrol fleet of steam cut
ters fully equipped to fight and to give
warning if an enemy approaches.
The work of strengthening the FORTH
cations at Fort Monroe continued all
day with 4 large working force. as did
also the work of laying mines in the har-
Dor. Where the old eight and ten inch
converted rifles used to stand will be
mounted Il battery of modern rapid fire
guns. which are expected to command
Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay
and make it impossible for Il torpedo
boat of the enemy to enter. These guns.
it is thought. will be in fighting cOndl-
ton by the end of the week.
The work is not confined to the fort it
self by any means, for active prepara-
tons for a possible conflict are being
made at the pines Battery" and On the
beach of Chesapeake Bay, midway be-
tween this battery and the fort. Here
four new disappearing guns will be
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
SPANISH CABINET MEETING.
| The Formal Declaration Of HOstilitieS is
the Talk of the pOpulace.

Madrid. April 24.-1:45 p. m.-Thare
were slight demonstrations early this
morning and again this evening, but
they were dispersed by Governor Aguil-
era. The one subject Of conversation
throughout the day has been the capture
Of the Ruena Ventura prior to n formal
declaration of hostilities or the lapse IF
the time limit in the American ultima
tum. The papers describe it as an act
Of piracy.
Many rumOrS are afioat as to captures
on bOth sides. The papers warn the pop
ulace not to be elated or depressed by
such statements, insisting that many Of
them originate on foreign BOurSeS for
gambling purposes.
The attitude of the citizens on Madrid
to-day is irreproachable. Several Amer
lean correspondents left by the Sud FIX
press. Probably the fact that the Cabi-
net council was held III the morning III
stead Of this afternoon as had been ar
ranged. means that news has been re-
ceived necessitating prompt action, but
nothing has been divulged.
.AdviceS have been received from Ma
Mia. Philippine Islands,. that when news
was received Of the sailing Of the Amer
lean squadron from Hong Kong an i'm
posing popular demonstration too place.
Ill classes Offering their property and
lives in defence of the country. The en-
thuiasm is described as tremendous
TumOrs are being circulated that the
Philippine flibusters are cooperating
with the American SQUADRON, but there
is no official confirmation of them.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
MIR. TRAYS TREATMENT.

He Had to Claim the Protection of the
British Minister ut Santiago.
Kingston. Jamaica. April 24.-Mr.
TRAY (-American Consul ut Baracoa)
received 4 letter from 4 Santiago
friend, dated April u. saying that the
American Consul had left the week be
fore, and advising him TO leave. The
coaSting steamer San Juan happened
to be in port ut Baracoa. Mr.. TRAY
sailed with his wife and children and
with only two hand bags for baggage.
leaving the consulate unoccupied and
the business u%nprOvided for.
When he reached Santiago he claim
ed the protection of the British Consul
and promptly cabled Washington ask
ing why he had not been looked after
when all other c~onsnlates were direct
ed TO reach jamaica at the earliest op-
portunity. He stayed at a hotel in San
tingO for 4 week unmolcStcd and then
the British consul got him and his fam
lily safely to the Ely.
Mr.. TRAY says he has been treated
Shamefully. As there is no telegraph
at Baracoa. he did not know what was
happening on the outside. 1t is aSSum-
ed rs he is an American. that he will
lay the matter before Congress. He
does not know who was the blame.
According To his statement, tho
southern coast garriSOnS have been
weakened to strengthen the defense al
Havana. Last Thursday the san Juan
sailed from Santiago with Il regiment.
and another coast steamer. pressed into
the service by Spain. took troops tho
same day from MInzaniIlo for Ha
vana.
1t was reported last Thursday ut Bar
acOa that the place would be evacuated
by 1000 SPANISH troops.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
TIE Candida CAPTURED.

The Gushing Chasing Il SchoOnpr-The
Antonio Captured by the Torpedo
Boat Porter.
New York. April pa dispatch to
the Press from Key West says:
The gunbOat Wilmington today cap
tured the Spanish schooner Candida.
with q deck load Of charcoal intended
for Havana. where it is extremely
valuable for uel.
AT this writing the Gushing is bear
ing down on 4 schooner TO the south
east. The breeze is slow. and while
she has on all sail. the Gushing will
overhaul her shortly. She has the
start. but the Gushing has the steam.
THE torpedo boat Porter today cap
turod he Spanish schooner Antonio,
laden with Sugar for Havana. The
Antonio was sent to Key West with Il
prize of four under Naval Cadet Du-
Boise
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
TEDDY'S

Detroit. Mich. April 2I-It * report
cd here that owing To disagrecmentS
over orders the Detroit Naval Reserves
will not go to Norfolk Navy Yard Oh
tuesday as ordered. Assistant Secretary
of the Navy Roosevelt to-day notified the
Naval Reserves Ito follow the Navy De-
partment to number Of men. instead of
the instructions from Captain CROWN
shield. The reserves held Il meeting
to-day with the result that Lieutenant
Commander Gilbert Wilkes. with tho
permission Of Governor I'ingroe. left for
NaShington to-nicht 10 confer with See
rotary Roosevelt. aS the meaning Of tEc
telegram WAS not clear.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
DETROIT TO THE FRONT.

Detroit. .Anril 24.-At 4 meeting Of -
representative citizens held in the may
or's office to-day the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved. That il is the sense OF this
meeting that we. as citizens Of Detroit.
recommend and promise that those en-
listing and going To the front in the
service of their country may 20 with the
assurance that those dependent upon
them At home shall he well cared for"
When the meeting adjourned il was
with the understanding that another
would be held in n day or two Ia carry
out the above outlined pledge. Several
wealthy citizens promised heavy sub
scriptions toward fulfilling the objects
OF the movement.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
CAPTURE.
The Steamer Catalina Added to the
Prizes of American Navy.

Prizes Of American Navy.
Key West. Fla. April 24.-11:45 p.
m.)-Tho Spanish Transatlantic steam
or Catalina, captured to-day twelve
miles from Havana by the cruiser De
troit. just arrived here under prize
crew.
THE CATALINA AT KEY WEST.
Key West, Fla. April 24.-Ensign
ChriSty, with Il crew Of sixteen from
the cruiser Detroit and four from the
Flagship, brought into port this after
noon the captured Spanish steamer Cat
alma. Captain Fano. 3.491 tons, which
left Cadiz March Z and was bound from
New Orleans for Barcelona via Havana.
for which latter port she was making
when AIKEN.
The Catalina was captured about 4
O'Clock this (Sunday) morning twelve
miles from Havana. She was taken by
the cruiser Detroit. When the first shot
was fired her captain made Il desperate
effort to escape his pursuer. and the
chase was prolonged for eight miles.
Finally a solid shot brought her to. She
Is carrying q cargo Of 5000 bundles of
slaves.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
ENGLAND'S NEUTRALITY.
Prince of Wales Held Il Council to AID.
prove the Draft of Proclamation.

w an
prove the Draft of Proclamation.
London, April 24.-It is announced
that the Prince Of Wales held Il council
yesterday at Marlborough House on be-
half Of the Queen for the purpose of
approving the draft Of the neutrality
proclamation. 1t is supposed that the
proclamation will be strictly in the line
OF prccedents. calling attention to the
British foreign enlistment act, etc, and
warning British subjects against block
ade breaking or aiding the %belligerents
in any way.
Inc coallnG question wII be met by Il
provision that belligcrents will be sup
Piled at British ports with not more coal
than Is sufficient to carry them to the
nearest port of their own country or
some nearer destination, and no more
coal will be supplied to the same vessel
within three months except by special
permission.
Armed shins will be prohibited from
carrying prizes into British ports, inclnd-
ing those Of the colonies.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

\ Five Per Cent Rate Expected as the
United States Takes Gold Freely.

london, April pa five per cent.
bank rate is expected as soon as the
United States begins taking gold freely.
as 4 consequence of the war. and tht
Bank Of England in order to Increase
its stock Of gold is already making al
vances, free of interest. against ship,
mcntS Of gold from abroad.
The Stock Exchange is most nervous.
awaiting developments and the business
done is small. mainly consisting Of offers
to sell. with depressing results. Spanish
stock has been thrown on the market.
not only by Paris. but by the Bank Of
Spain. a calmer feeling superyened On
Friday. The bears began rebuying
which led to sharp recoveries, though
there We're still sensible declines in most
departments. including first class stocks.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

bill will receive consideration from the
Senat this week, owing to the probabill-
ty that it will meet with sufficient OPP
position in the conference of the com
mittee to delay it there some time. The
Democrats will seek to eliminate the
feature Of the bin and they may
attempt to incorporate a provision for All
income tax when the bill reaches the
committee, and Il stubborn contest IS
promised both in the committee and III
the Senate.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
VATICAN WILL BE NEUTRAL

The Pope Sends His blessings to the
Queen Regent With the Hope 10 SEE
Spain indicated.
London. April 24.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says:
~"Cardinal Rampolla. the PapaI Score
tary of State, declares that the Watt
can will observe the Strictest neutrality
The Pope desires prayers only for :
speedy conclusion of peace. He con
Siders the signing Of TIE Deums for vic
tories an utterly homogeneous proceed
ing
The Rome correspondent of the Stan
dard says:
The Queen Regent asked the bless
in@ of the Pope upOn Spanish arms
His Holiness replied that he sent i
from his heart and hoped to see a vim
dication of SPANS rights which hat
been trampled upon
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

The Report of Their Refusing to Nolun-
teer is Incorrect.

Tarboro. y. c., April 24.-tSpecial.(-
The report as to Edgecomb Guards be-
ing the only company in the State refus-
ing To volunteer is Incorrect. The fol
lowing resolution was passed yesterday
by the company and sent To Col. Rod
man:
Resolved, that this company, being
enlisted under the laws Of North Carroll
ma and being true and loyal soldiers, will
respond to the call of the Governor of
North Carolina to serve the United
States as the Edgecomb Guards, Co. A..
1st Regiment \. G.. S. G.. the LIST Bri-
gade. wherever that Brigade nay be or
,lereu under the organization Of company
and .e"iment as at present constituted.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
SITUATION At PORTO RICO

The Island in Il Critical Statc-A Rcvo-
luton is Talked or.
st. Thomas. West Indies, April Oh
According to the latest adviceS from
Porto Rico. tho agitation there is in
creasing and food prices are rising fast.
The authorities have taken steps to
prevent the departure of refugees.
At MayagucS. seventy miles southwest
of San Juan. there is talk of Il revOlu-
ton. Refugees from Porto Rico who
reached here by Il schooner this evening
report that the condition of the island
is critical. Martial law has been pro-
claimed and Americans there are in dan
ger, as they are without protection.
United States Consul Horn here
bought 1900 tons of coal for the United
States government which will arrive here
tomorrow and he is negotiating for
more.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

New York. April 24.-The cruiser San
Francisco and New Orleans will leave
tomorrow for Hampton Roads to ioin
the Flying Squadron.
Under Commander Caspar Goodrich,
the American Liner st. Louis. will steam
out. and the Harvard. formerly the New
York. Will 20 at the same time in charge
Of Captain \. ). Barker. The destina-
tlon and duties Of these two swift yes
sells are unknown.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
NO NEWS OF THE PARIS.

London. April 25.-Up to midnight
there was absolutely no news as to the
liner Paris at Southampton.
Spain's adherence to the right of pri-
Watering if exDedient, has given great
satisfaction in Spain, where the public
press markedly approves he attitude OF
the government. Fears are expressed on
the continent thai the United States will
find it necessary to retailiate. despite the
adhesion of the government to the dc
claratiOn of Paris.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
POPE NOT TO ARBITRATE.

London. April 2o.-The Rome cores
pendent of The Times says:
4 am authorized by the Spanish Am
basador to the Vatican to deny the re-
port that there has been any question
OF submitting the matter of Cuban in
dependence to the arbitration of the
Pope. | also am informed that the Uni
ted States offered to Spain to submit the
Maine disaster to arbitration. Spain
accepted the offer. but nothing more has
been heard from there.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
HONG KONG FLEET.

Hong Kong. April 24.-Five warships
belonging to the United States squadron.
accompanied by two store ships. Will
leave here to-day under sealed orders.
The United States cruisers "Olympia'
and Baltimore will await the arrival
of the United States Consul. Mr.. q. +.
Williams. from Manila. and will ollow
the fleet tomorrow. The foreign enlist
ment act has been proclaimed by the
British authorities here. thus enforcing
the neutrality of British subjects.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
RUSSIA TO SUPPORT SPAIN.

London, April II The 81. T'ctcrs
burg correspondent Of the Daily Tclc-
graph, tclegraphing Saturday. says:
Emperor Nicholas today granted au-
'icuce 10 Spanish Ambassador. Ibukc de-
TanHmc>. and discussed with him the
Cuban question nj great length. \. con
ference OF the ambassadors of the pow
rrS on the subject OF Cnha has been
held at the Foreign Office and we'll
Informed persons declare that Russia
Will supper Spain.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
MIGUEL JONER.

Key West. April 25.-Another prize
was brought III this morning by the
!! 1ltcd States gunboat Helena" com
mandcd by w. y. Swincburnc. She
turned out to be the Spanish steamer
Miguel lover bound from New Or
leans, la. for Barcelona. with a cargo
amounting TO about 100000 pounds of
cotton and grain.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
THE Ia CUMINA CAPTURED.

Mobile. Ala. April 2i.A special from
iill"Ni. Miss. SAYS the revenue cutter
W mona. from Mobile. canflred rho
Spanish steamer la Cumina nj Shin
island, Miss, at | o'clock today. but
llkcly VIII have Ia remain in quarantine
with the prize until the time of auaran
tine detention is ont. tomorrow or next
day.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

Was the Last Vessel to Leave Ua-
vana Before blockade Was EStab
liShed.
New York, April 24.-The steamer
City Of Washington. from Havana. ar
rived today. bringing ninety-five Cuban
passengers, tWO-thirds of them women
and children. She was the last vessel
to leave Havana before the United
States fleet established the blockade
having departed last Wednesday. She
brought 1.O50.OOO francs Of French gold
and Il general cargo.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

London. April 24.-The Berlin cor
respondent Of the Standard says:
Germany will take no steps PREM
dicial 10 the United States. nor probai,-
" join in any intervention on Spaiu's
behalf. II is evident, therefore. that
the meeting yesterday tSatnrdnyD AZ
Dresden. bctwcea Emperor William
and Emperor Francis Joseph signaIly
failed I" bring Germany into line with
AUSTRIA
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD

Baltimore. April 24.-Arrnnecments
have bccn completed at pimlico for the
mobilization Of the Maryland Natio0
Guard and 10y ) O'Clock tomorrow even
ing old Dixie will have within its
enclosure nearly 1000 men, ready 10
respond /" the call of tn" government
for volunteers. The State quota is
only 1900.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
TIL, TIMES PROTESTS.

London. April 24-Thc Times his
morning protests editorially against the
intention attributed 10 the United States
10 Ont a cahlc belonging 10 mn English
company and expresses the hope that
America viii not establish - evil u
precedent, which might hc held hy
Spain u justify the emitting OF IA
cable landing on American soil.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
TROOPS TO NEW ORLEANS.

Atlanta. Ga. April 24.-The 18th Bat
ferry of Ligmht Infantry has been or
dcred from Fort McIIenry to Fort st.
Philip. near New Orleans. The order
from Washington sending Lieutenant
Somucl Reber. Chief Signal Officer of
the Department Of the Gulf to Key
West as signal officer on the staff of
General Wade has been contaminated
Nv the War Department.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
SPANISH WAR FUNDS.
The Government Making Provisions -
Cary on the War.

The Government Making Provisions ~
Cary on the War,
Madrid. April 2.-ie:3n a. m.-Seu"r
puigcervcr. The Minister ~ FinanSe.
will probably read his budget % The
Cort.> on Tuesday. lt'~ chief features
will H. an example authorization -
the government Ia raise such funds as
may L. deemed necessary for war cx-
pen~cS. Two new sources uf income
will he loans guaranteed hy the tax on
navigation and he Almadcn QUICKSILVER
Mines. New taxes viii b. imposed ON
gas. petroleum and electric lighting.
Two years taxes will b. levied. pay
able quarterly in advance aud REIN
hur>ed within a decade hv special
bonds. Power viii be given Ia the Bank
NJ Spain L. increase its note issue from
,.hNb,,Hsl.tsn pc~eStaS to 3,t~ss1.tskt.ts1
p~c>etas. in which ease tho metallic r.
serve must H. increased proportionately.
a half and tutrthirdS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
AFTER THE PARIS.

The Torpedo Boat Destroyer And
Left Queenstown This Morning.
Queenstown. April 24.-2:1O Il. M
The thirty-knot Spanish torpedo boat
destroyer Andaz passed Isoches Point
at 5:43 a. m. today Monday going
seward, after three weeks in the dry
dock.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
WITHOUT FOUNDATION.
ne Report Of the Battle Said To Have
Occurred Last Friday.

Jacksonville, Fla. April IA special
To the Times-Union and Citizen from
Palm Beach. Fla. SAYS.
Ii is believed here by every one that
the report of the battle eff Boynton Fri
day i without much foundation. Scv.
eral responsible citizens from that sec.
ton We're here to-day and said they saw
the ships going south but did not hear
the report of a single gun.
The only explanation for this repor;
Is that Il number Of workmcn were en-.
gagged unloading lumber from n wrecked
brigatine on Boynton Beach. and thai
a vessel made direct for the wreck. Snp
poSedly To make an examination. whcr
the workmcn became frightened and
Went ashore.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
SUPPORTS UNITED STATES.

Vienna. April 24.-The DeutSche Zeit-
ing. the pan-Gormanic organ, contrary
to most papers supports the United
States on the grounds that "after Berlin.
Vienna, New York ranks as the largest
German town in the world" and also
because the United States represent
liberty as OppOSeI to ahSOluteiSm."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
THE SATURNINA CAPTURED.

Mobile. Ala. April 24.-The name of
the seized Spanish steamer is now learn
ed for the first Time. 1t is Saturnina.
from Sagua to Ship Island, Zuclass :.
command, 1876 tons.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

London. April 2i.-The newspapers
say Mr.. Gladstone is sinking fast. \
change for the worse WAS observed
last night.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
ALGER WILL NOT RESIGN.

Washington, D. c.. April 24.-Reports
having been published that secretary
Alcer intended to resign from the Canl'
net on account of ill health IL Gun pe
stated after inquiry OF the secretary
himself that there is no foundation WIFI
ever for them.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
ORDERS TO CAPTURE THE PARIS

Madrid, April 24.-11 Il. NIT is said,
that at the meeting of the Spanish Cabi-
net Instructions were issued to effect the
capture Of the American Liner Paris.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-21

publican county treasurers, aud that
these treasurers had not been convic-
ted and the taxpayers had not recov.
cred their money. Pointing To Mr..
King Hibbard, the Union candidate
for county clerk, Mr.. Hofer said that
II he we're elected and would for three
years certify 70 the correctness OF
semi-annual statements from the
county treasurer, when in reality
there was defalcation covered up in
official reports, he woulo pledge the
Union party that IL would not nom
mate Mr.. Hibbard for secretary Of
state.
The entire meeting was an earnest
demonstration of a determination on
the part of the people to secure sub
stantial reforms ia their county and
state government. The speakers were
Hospitality entertained at the home
of Judge and Mrs. John B. Waldo.