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;IgfITQR NUMBER 8543. RALEIGH, N. C, MONDAY EVENING. APRIL 11, 1898 I$4.00 PER YEAR THE PRE S 8 FLYING SQUADRON. The officers and men of the flyin squadron now In Hampton Roads, ac cording to current reports expect to be at sea within the next few days. No definite orders have been received, but after the conference of the officers aboard the flagship Brooklyn this after noon, the first since the organization of the squadron, and later rumors of the massacre of four Americans In Por to Rico, the impression that the fleet would sail for that port tomorrow be came prevalent. Many of the mothers, wives and sweethearts of the officers of the flying squadron are now here to bid them good-bye, says the Washing ton Post. Commodore Schley says that he knows nothing of the substitution of the New York for the Texas as a mem ber of his squadron. The recent im provement to the latter's twelve-inch gun turrets, enabling them to be fired twice as fast as previously, makes her a far more valuable ship. The ram Katahdin has not, and pro bably will not, be attached to the squadron, owing to her low rate of speed, which would retard the progress of the fleet. It is thought probable that the first mova will to invest Porto Rico, and there engage the two Spanish cruisers sent from Havana. At least, this is the lmpresion of the officers. BALL, GAMES. Second Teams of A. and M. College and Wake Forest Played Today. This being Easter Monday and a holi day at the A. and M. College, the sec ond baseball nine of this institution went out to Wake Forest College to cross bats with the second nine of that College. The second A. and M. team Is composed of Eaves or Myers p., Bry son c. Graves 1 b., Capt. Wood 2b., Kennedy s. s., Vaughn 3 b., Parker I. f., Morrison c. f., Bonitz r. f., and Harris substitute. Tucker Is manager. The first team of the A. and M. Col lege went to Greensboro this morning where they will play against Guilford today. The A. and M. nine consists of Glbbs c, Tucker p.. Shore 1 b., Sloan 2 b., Moore s. s., Capt. Asbury 3 b., Buffaloe 1. f., easterly c. f., Morton r. f., and Squires manager. The State University team will con test honors on the dimond with Johns Hopkins and Winston toda.y and to morrow they will play against the University of Pennsylvania nine also at Winston. BAILEY'S OPINION. Representative Bailey, the leader of the mlnoroty, said In the Washington Post concerning the armistice: "The Cuban people would not agree to an armistice even If Spain should propose one In good faith. Because the season Is now approaching when Spanish sol diers are compelled by conditions of weather and climate to remain In for tified towns and cities and the insur gents will have a decided advantage over them in any engagement that may take place during the rainy season. The proposition for an armistice, as report ed In today's papers Is utterly absurd. Inasmuch as it is proposed upon the condition that the United States with draw Its fleet. My Judgment Is that we have temporized with this question long enough and that we ought to adopt a decisive course without anv further delay. If the United States should consent to an armistice, we would simply postpone a settlement of the question and perhaps Increase its perplexities." A SAD BEREAVEMENT. Mr. E. A. Whitehead, a Student at the State University Died Last Night. This morning Mr. W. T. Whitehead and Dr. Frank Whitehead passed through the city carrying the mortal remains of Edwin Arlington White head to their home In Scotland Neck. Mr. Edwin Whitehead was the son of Mr. W. T. Whitehead and the broth er of Dr. Frank Whitehead. This es timable young man was amember of the Sophomore class at the State Uni versity where he was taking a course. His father and brother were with him when he died last night. This Is a dis tressing loss and the sympathy of the people of the State goes out to the be reaved family. MR. FRAcjK WARD RESIGNS. Some Changes in the North Carolina Car Company Will Soon be Made. Mr. Frank Ward, treasurer of the North Carolina Car Company, has re signed his position. He is still found at his desk and the public did not know of his resignation until it leaked out today. Mr. Ward was called up over the telephone today and asked If he would confirm the report that he had re signed. He replied "Yes, It Is true. My res ignation was handed in January 20th last and went Into effect April 1st." He had been continuing his work since, however, and when asked as to his plana for the future he made no statement. In reply to the question who hlB successor- would be he said that some changes would be made in the company before long. . Mr. Ward has long held this posltiion with the car company and Is regarded aa a fine business man. NO ORDERS YET. The general government has made no movement towards a call of the North Carolina military Into service so far as known. In Georgia It seems quite definite instructions have been receiv ed, It was Intimated by one officer here that perhaps 'only the National Guard of the wealthy and powerful States would be first called out, such UiMtw York, Massachusetts, Pennsyl vania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illi nois, etc., where there are perfect regi mental formations, and . magnificent equipment, with full ranks and com plets facilities' it we have wan AVERY FOR FUSION. The Ex-Judge Gives His Reason Fo Desiring Fusion With the Pops. Ex-Judge A. C. Avery has been in tervewed by a Charlotte Observer cor respondent. He advocates fuson wth the Populsts as th only mthod of carrying th State for white men's government He says that he holds wth Bryan rather than with the State Democratic Execu tive Committee. Admitting Populist Inconsistency, he says that if we do not accept their proffer of fusion in North Carolina the State will be lost to Bryan and bi-metttalism; that the Populists want to be consistent now, and if we do not fuse with them the Republicans have absorbed many of them. Thus, he cause of silver will be injured by no fusion of thesllver forces, and he be lieves Bryan's success in 1900 depends upon the action of the party now, be cause he cannot be elected without co operation of the silver forces. Judge Avery savs that there as great ras cals in the Democratic party as Butler, and yet he would not leave it on that account. Judge Avery says that there are newspapers in North Carolina mas querading as In favor of silver, when at heart they are not. By such agen cies he thinks prejudice against Popu lists has been fomented In order to injure the silver cause. Judge Avery says that the plain country people are In favor of an arrangement with the Populists, and that they think it fool- sh to throw awav six Democratic udges, who might be elected by fusion, and allow the election of Republicans. He says that if the Democratic State Convention, May 26th, represents the the sentiments of the plain people, It will accept the Populists' offer. He says that many of these people will be estranged from the Democratic party, if fusion is not effected. Speaking of he gold Democrats who would refuse o support such fusion, he nays that if they leave us on that account in 18!8 we may know that they would do so in 1900, whin, if silver is to triumph, there must he fusion. Judge Avcrv savs that those who are opposed to fusion are blinded by their prejudices to the good f the party. He believes that without fusion In State and nation there is no hope for the Democratic party and its cardinal doctrines in which the Popu lists also believe. Judge Avery has not et answered Chairman James K. Jones' letter advocating fusion, but ex pects to do so. NATIONAL VOI.l'NTTEH RESEHVE Military Organization to be Organ ized Throughout the Country. An organization which may result in he formation of the lurgest army of olunteers the world hits known was begun in New York city the other night at n meeting of distinguished ,'eterans and others as the guests of olonel W. D'H. Washington al the Waldorf-Astoria. The National Vol- nteer Reserve Is the title decided up n. This new arm of the nation will be of a distinct character from the militia of the several states ami does not seek to conflict with It. The officers of the organization were ccted as follows: Lieutenant den ial John M. PhoCi ld, U. S. A., com mander: Lieutenant General James oneslreet, C. S. A., vice commander; eneral O. O. Howard, chairman of the nilitary committee, with vice chair men as follows: Major General Ouel bert Ames. Lieutenant General Joseph Wheeler and Major General Grcnville Jf. Dodge; Colonel W. D'H. Washlng- on, president of theo rganizatinn, and eneral A. McD. McConk, secretary. The plan of the organization Is to get together a reserve body of men to take up arms at a moment's notice without conscription or draft, to be maintained In connection with the present forces, duty, without entail ing upon the government or state the expenFe of maintaining such a large body of troops, and without drawing from their pursuits the young men of then ation. The Governors of many States were consulted. Among the number was Governor Daniel L. Russell. He sent the following response. "Your plan for Volunteer Reserve force received. Two hundied and for ty thousand men in North Carolina subject to military duty, and at call to defend state or nation nearly every ablebodled man would promptly vol unteer." TRIAL OF GIL WARD. Gilbert Ward, the white man who has been confined in jail here for sev eral months, will be carried to Golds boro this afternoon to stand trial for th'? murder of a white woman commit ted there several years ago. Ward was captured in Texas and brought back to North Carolina. He Is nearly 60 years old, but has Btood his confinement well. Sheriff Jones says that he has been one of the best prisoners he has had in the Jail. LEE ON HIS WAY. A rumor spead today throughout the city that the special, train, which left Tampa, Florida, last evening bearing Consul General Lee, would pass through Raleigh dVer the Seaboard Air Line The rumor caused quite a breeze but it proved to be entirely unreliable. It Is said In railroad circles that this train will ge through the State over the At lantic Coast line sometime this after noon. Gen. Lee left Tampa about 6 p. m. yesterday and expects to. be In Washington tonight. The train is mak ing the fastest time possible. Its' speed reaching as high as 75 miles an hour where the road permits. Of course, the train has the right of way over all the tracks. Gen. Lee will be accorded all possible honors when he reaches the capital city. Miss Rebecca Williams on North Harrington street had a bad stroke of paralysis and her vendition Is now rrlt leal ' 0 The President's UN None Except the Conservatives Were Pleased With McKinley's Message Senator But- lev G ves Notice of a War Resolution He Will Introduce Tomorrow Minister Woodford Escorted to the Spanish Frontier Lee Is On His Way to Washington He Receives Ovations Along the Line. CAPITOL BESIEGED. By Te'egraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington, April 11. From an early hour this morning the capitol was be sieger by large crowds, women being n the majority. The crowds were han dled orderly. The Senate foreign relations com mittee held no regular meeting this morning. halrman Davis opened the room early and Senators Clark. Mor gan, Gray and Turpie dropped in and liseussed the situation informally. OPINION IN WALL STREE By Tclcginph to the Press-Visitor. New York. April 1 1. Noon. The he- ief on Wall street is that the Presid ill message will not go to Congress today. MUST HAVE AHMED INTERVEN TION. By Telegraph to The Press-Visitor. Washington. April 11. A member of he Senate committee on foreign affairs announced this morning that he would nlroduce and speak on a resolution de- laring war, unless the President ad heres to his original plan for armed ntervention in Cuba. CONG HESS DETE 1 1 M I N ED. Te Threats of the European Powers Has the Opposite from the Desired Effect. By Telegraph to The Press-Visitor. Washington. April 11. The threats of the European powers to support Spain if the United States persists in going Into war Is having the effect to arouse Congress to Immediate action. The scheme of the powers, as revealed is to coerce Spain to grant an armis tice and to coerce the United States to accept the same. Congress was for acting before the powers interfered and that body Is more determined than eer to act now. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE A Full Synopsis of' What He Says to Congress. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington, April U. President lie Klnley sent his message to Congress shortly after noon today. The main points of the message are as follows: In the message the President strong ly opposes the recognition of belig erency as expedient at this time and Is also opposed to the recognition of the independence of Cuba at this time, hut favors granting the authority for such use of the armed forces of the United States as he may deem necessary to put nn end to hostilities anil secure a stable government In Cuba. It also asks that an appropriation to be ttsed for the relief of such people as are still In need. The message shows that Spain her self first suggested to this government the desirability of an armistice and signified In advance her assent and asked the United States to use its good offices to secure a like assent from the insurgents. This request was denied. The Maine incident figures quite prominently in message. President McKinley argues that the wreck of our battleship in Havana harbor shows conclusively that Spain is Hot able to guarantee to us and to other nations that security to their vessels which they have a right to demand. The message asks Congress to au thorize and empower him to take meas ures to secure a full and final termina tion of hostilities between the govern ment of Spain and the people of Cuba, and to secure the establishment of a stable government, capable of main taining order and observing Its Inter national obligations, Insuring the peace and tranquility and security of Its citi zens as well as our own, and to use the military and, naval forces of the United States as may be necessary for these purposes. The message shows that Spain, so far as possible, disavowed any connec tion with the wrecking of the Maine, and expressed the deepest regret and sorrow .that the appalling disaster should have occurred at a port within her jurisdiction. The only feature of the message which will encounter serious opposition in Congress Is that giving discretionary power to the President to use force. It is believed, however, that a majority of the committee of the two houses to which the message was referred will support the President's view. The opin ion is gaining ground In administration circles that a more conservative senti ment wilt be developed than, seemed possible a week ago. The expectation Is that when put to a test the Presi 1 J IBS Message Received and Referred to the Committee i dent's recommendations will receive the support of a majority In both houses. A member of the Cabinet said that the only changes from the previous draft ing of the message were a few addi tions. After recommending that the distri bution of supplies be continued, the President closes by saying: "The is sue is now with Congress. It is a sol emn responsibility. I have exhausted every effort to relieve the intolerable condition of affairs which is at our doors. I am prepared to execute every obligation imposed on me by the con stitution and law. I await your ac tion." The President acknowledges the re ceipt of information of the proclama tion of suspension of hostilities on the part of Spain, and says "If this meas ure attains a successful result then our aspirations as a Christian, peace loving people will be realized. If it fails it will be only another justifica tion of our contemplated anion." MeKINLEY DIDN'T REPLY. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington, April 11. The Presi dent's message says Spain has offered to arbitrate the Maine issue but Mc Kinley didn't reply. AHOCSED LITTLE ENTHI'SIASM. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington. April 11. The Presi dent's message aroused little enthusi asm. The Representatives generally were not impressed. OVER-RIDE MeKINLEY. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington April 11. The general feel ing is that President McKinley is weak and that Congress will override him. BUTLER'S RESOLUTION. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington April 11. Before the ad journment of the Senate, Senator But ler gave notice of a resolution declaring the destruction of the Maine an act of war, recognizing Cuba's Independence, demanding Spain's withdrawal and authprizing the use of armed forces. CONGRESS AND THE MESSAGE. Senators Butler and Stewart Speak for Cuba. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington. April 11. The message was referred in both houses without debate, to the Committees on Foreign Relations. Senator Butler declared in a speech that the message means that the Cu bans shall cease fighting Spain and that it will never be accepted by the American people. Senator Butler's resolution was refer red before the Senate adjourned. Senator Stewart took the floor and said that intervention without recog nition of the insurgents looked like conquest. After reading the message the Hause froceeded to consider District of Co lumbia business. RESOLUTION TOMORROW. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington. April 11. The Commit tee on Foreign Relations Is discussing the mesage. A resolution declaring for the withdrawal of Spanish troops from Cuba and authorizing the President to use the army and navy of the United States to enforce it will be reported to morrow. WILL REPORT TOMORROW. Senate Committee Will Send In a Reso lution Then. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington, April 11. 5 P. M. The Senate Committee on Foreign Rela tions, to whic the message was refer red, began the Immediate discussion of the same. A resolution, declaring for the withdrawal of Spanish troops from Cuba and authorizing the President to use the army and navy to enforce It will be reported tomorrow. ONE STRONG POINT. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington April 11. The strong point of the President's message is forc ible intervention. Spain's latest propo sition submitted to this government is referred. SHORT OF COAL. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Halifax, April II. The San Fran cisco and the New Orleans have put In short of coaL D OVATIONS TO LEE. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. New York, April 11. Great ovations were given Gen. Lee at Tampa and th stopping places on the way to Wash ington. CONSULAR CORRESPONDENCE. The Long Sought For Document Made Public Now. Hy Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington, April 11. The following is an extract of the correspondence with consuls in Cuba sent to Congress today by the President. The correspondence about the Maine disaster with Consul General Lee be gan January 12. w hen Lee cubit d: "Mobs led by Spanish officers attacked today the offices of four newspapers here, which are advocating autonomy. The rioting at this hour, 1 p. m., con tinues." The following day he wired: "Pre sence of ships may be necessary later but not now." He said January 13th: "I am told that troops are massed inside the pal ace to protect the governor general, death to Blanco. Uncertainty exists whether Blanco can control the situa tion. If it is demonstrated that he can not maintain order, preserve life and keep the peace, or if Americans and their interests are in danger, ships must be sent, and to that end should be prepared to move promptly. Excite ment and uncertainty predominate everywhere." For two days following General Lee reported that all was quiet. On January 21th Judge Day sent him the following: . "It Is the purpose of this government to resume friendly naval visits at the Cuban ports. In that view the Maine will call at the port of Havana In a day or two. Please arrange for a friendly Interchange of calls with the authorities." Promptly on the same day General Lee replied: "Advise that the visit be postponed six or seven days to give the last ex citement more time to disappear. Will see authorities and let you know the result. The governor general is away for two weeks. I should know day and hour of the visit." BLANCO'S PROCLAMATION. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington. April 11. Gen. Blanco has issued a proclamation ordering the immediate cessation of hostilities. He says this action was taken at the Pope's request, with a view of restoring peace. The length of the cessation is not given. The details for executing the decree will be sent to the army commanders. BLANCO'S PROCLAMATION. He Orders a Cessation of Hostilities in the Island of Cuba. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington, April 11. The State De partment received today General Blan co's proclamation, ordering a cessa tion of hostilities in Cuba, which is as follows: "His Majesty's government, yield ing to the reiterated wish expressed by His Holiness, the Pope, has been pleased to decree a suspension of hos and facilitating the restoration of peace on hte island, in virtue whereof I be lieve It convenient to order: "Article I. From the day following the receipt In each locality of the pres ent proclamation hostilities are order ed to be suspended in all the territory of the Island of Cuba, "The details for the execution of the 'above article will be the object of spe cial Instructions that will be commu nicated to the several commanders in chief of the army corps for easy and prompt execution according to the sit uation and the circumstances of the case. BLANCO." OPPOSED TO CESSATION. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. New York, April 11. The Cuban lead ers here and In Washington are unani mous in not consenting to a cessation of hostilities in any form whatever. CUBANS WILL NOT HEED IT. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. New York, April 11. The Cuban Jun ta's counsel here savs that cessation of hostilities s a Spanish trick and the Cubans will not ceas fighting if Spain doss. I WOODFORD LEAVES. The Gendarmes Will Escort Him to the Frontier Demonstrations in Spain By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Madrid, April 11. Minister Wood ford leaves today. It Is reported that the gendarmes will escort him to th frontier. Ambassadors will meet the Italia Embassy today as a result of new from Washington. The most intense patriotism is dis played by the theatre audiences. Baron Sangarron, a Carlist leader and former deputy, has been arrested as a politi cal prisoner on the charge of connec tions with the Spanish demonstration yesterday. The Romeroists, Republi cans and Carlists are at the bottom of the manisfestation. A hundred others have been arrested. The police scat tered the crowds who attempted to re assemble at midnight. Some persons were Injured. The Perfect published a proclamation today urging people to be calmer, and adding that the demon strations yesterday were instigated by a political party. Quiet prevails this morning. CONSUL AT MANILLA LEAVES. By Cable to the Press-Visitor. Madrid, April 11. Advices from Ma nilla confirm the report that the United Stales Consul has departed. NOTHING FROM WOODFORD. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington, April 11th. No later advices of importance have been re ceived from Minister Woodford today SPAIN'S PREPARATIONS. By Cable to the Press-Visitor. Tenerlffe, Canary Islands. April 11. The Spjanish armed cruisers, Cristo- bol Colon and Mare Theresa passed South. A battalion of Spanish infant ry and two batteries of mounted artil lery have arrived. THE DOLPHIN GOES. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. New York. April 11. The Dolphin passed out Sandy Hook at noon going outward. A MILLION INVOLVED. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Birmingham, Ala., April 11. As a result of the trouble between the Eng lish and American stockholders of the Corena Coal Company the company has gone into the hands of a receiver. A million dollars is involved. TWO UNITED STATES CRUISERS. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Halifax, April 11. Two United States cruisers have been sighted off the port. They are supposed to be the San Fran cisco and the New Orleans. FAIR WEATHER. The forecast of the weather bureau for Raleigh and vicinity promise fair tonight and Tuesday. A slight storm Is central this morn ing off the North Carolina coast, and It is still raining at Wilmington, Hat- teras and Norfolk. Small amounts of ran occurred throughout the south and east during the past 24 hours. The weather is cloudy along the entire At lantic and Gulf coasts. The central valley Is occupied by clear, slightly oooler weather and a high barometer. In the northwest a new storm is for ming, and the temperature has risen to 44 at Bismarck. MAYOR'S COURT. Mayor Russ had one of the most com ical witnesses on record before him this morning. This star performer was none other than "Elder" Luther Burse. Meekins Lane, another negro, was charged with threatening to strike him with him with a hatchet. Burse described the affair and said "Mr. Bel vin, de police, tol' me to insult boutlt over night, en den git er writ nex' mornin.' " "Did Meekins really have a hatchet?" sked Mayor Russ. "Y'es, Captain, de Lord know he did," lie Elder replied. Y'es, I don't doubt that the Lord knows about it," replied the Mayor. but we can't can't communicate with him now; we've got the devil to con- nd with here." Burse's testimony was Interrupted bv spontaneous outbursts oi laughter. which convulsed the spectators. Burse's story lacked corroboration and the Mayor deemed Lane's confine ment over night as sufficient punish ment and dismissed the matter. YOU CAN GET A SEAT. Although there will be a very large audience in the Academy of Music to night to witness the presentation of the Micardo by local talent, yet, late this afternoon, there were a limited number of seats still untaken. There will be a splendid house but you need not stav away for fear of not being able to ob tain a scat. THE MIKADO TO-NIGHT. The Performance This Evening Will Make a Great Hit. The "Mikado" has perennial popular lty, and its presentation this evening by a number of Raleigh's most capable amateurs will be something quite out of the common. Nothing has Deen ten undone to make the performance at tractive an excellent orchestra, a well selected cast, a strong chorus, and new and particularly pleasing spectacular specialties, such as the fan drill, the nursery songs and dances, and the tramns chorus. The performance will be the brightest thing of all this bright Easter Monday. See if this prediction nf the Post isn't true. And then re member, the performances are In aid of the Rex HosDital. and seats are only mi and 25 centB, with no extra charge for those reserved. The box sheet is at King's. GO, by all means; see what hnma talent can do with the most tune .t m .1 mlrth.tiMvaklnr a th Mini operant SHORT STATEMENTS Minor Matters Manipulated for the Many. AROUND IN THK CITY. Potl'uorrf of the News Pictured on Paper Points and People Pertinently Pick el and Pithily put in Print. Mr. C. B. Aycock, of Gddsboro, Is in the city. Mr. A. G. Crampton, of Charlotte, is in the city. Mr. Cameron McRae left for Weldon this morning on business. Miss Cora Holt of Graham is visiting Miss Mattye Pace on Blount street. Messre. A. F. Page and Henry Page are in the city today. Solicitor H. F. Seaw ell of Moore ounty, who is a candidate for Judicial honors, Is a visitor in the city. The monthly meeting of the Watau ga Club has been postponed until Mon day nfght, the 18th. The many friends of Assistant Dis trict Attorney Spencer Blackburn were glad to see him in the city yesterday. Rev. E. C. Glenn left this morning for Wilmington to assist in a protracted meeting in the Fifth Street Methodist Church of that city. The need of a good Spring Medicine is almost universal and Hood's Sar saparilla exactly meets this need. Be sure to get Hood's. Laborers have begun to dig for the foundatin of the new building at the nstitution for the blind. Work will now be pushed rapidly. Dr. Burns, the distinguished preser- er of peace In the capitol square, is now making another crusade on the trees in the square and trimming of limbs right and left. Today was a holiday being EaBter Monday. The stock markets were clos ed. The sch(Kils of this city gave holl- lay. Several pienicparties Wt town this morning. Mr. Joseph Creech, who now holds a position as store keeper and gauger at Hamlet, Is In the city today. Mr. William B. Snow went to Wash ington city nn a visit for a few days esterday. The Asheville Register of last week contains a severe editorial on Mr. A. D. K. Wallace, chief clerk in Secretary of State Thompson's office. In this edi torial in Congressman Pearson's pa per the statement is made that the Republicans desire no further dealings ith Populists of the Butler, Shuford, troud and Wallace stripe. Mr. Wal lace has written a reply which will be sent to the Register. BIG GUN HERE. The carriage and other equipments of the tremendous disappearing gun, which s to be placed In position at Fort Cas- ell, near Wilmington, arrived in the city yesterday over the Seaboard Air Line. The outfit, which was loaded on three - cars, was switched on a siding at John son street depot, and during the day hundreds of people went to the depot to see the terrible and monstrous im plement of war. The gun proper, or ten-Inch rifle. Is delayed at Henderson, it having been ascertained there that there is a defect n one of the wheels to the car, and it as not deemed safe to bring the gun i to the city. The rifle is loaded on car specially built for the purpose of handling the enormous rifle. It is ex- ra long. The car may reach here to day. The carriage, the enormous revolv- ng wheel, the elevators for lifting hells and other accessories of the gun. the cars that arrived here esterday, were objects of curl osity to the Raleigh "uphillers," Who had never seen anything of the kind before. The gun and equipments are from Plainfleld, N. J., and are shipped to Capt. W. E. Craighill, chief of the orps of engineers. Fort Caswell, N. C. The contract for transporting the disappearing carriage and one ten- nch breech-loading rifle from Sandy Hook to Fort Caswell, near Wilming ton, N. C, was awarded to the Penn sylvania Railroad and the Seaboard Air Line. The weight of the gun is 82,(00 pounds and the weight of the carriage 96,000 pounds. The successful bidders to the woi k get 45 cents a hundred. with $300 additional for transporting; the gun and carriage from the WU mington depot to Fort Caswell. The delivery of the big gun for Fort Caswell will cost the Government $878.25 for transportation alone. PECULIAR AteiDENT. Both Forward Drivers on a Shifting Engine Came Off. An unsual accident happened to th SouthernRailway's shifting engine, for., ward drivers on the engine came off at -the same time. Fortunately the engine was going very slow at the time and when the accident happened engineer , Peacock succeeded in bringing it to a halt. The engine will be sent north and overhauled. A very similar accident happened to the shifter of the Southern her two weeks ago and number L10 had Just been brought her from Burlington to do th shifting until th other engine eeuld b rplrd. -