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The leader., 1898-10-19
saturdays Millinery Openings.

Saturday was most suspicious oc-
casion for the grandest events of the
season in the ever prevailing millinery
art The day was an ideal October one
and the streets we're beautified all day
long 10y professions of fair women, ar
rayed in their handsomest toilets, 60
ing to and coming from the three
millinery establishments that had their
formal openings on this date.
Mrs. Ida Richards, assisted by her
sister, Mrs. Thos. II. Perkins, delighted
every visitor with stylish and elegant
hats, bonnets and all necessary para
phernalia to adorn the proudest head
of the prettiest belle in the city. Mrs.
Richards display has been the subject
of much lattering comment, and by
this elegant exhibit she more firmly
established herself as a lady of rare
taste and of natural resources in the
artistic side of her profession. Be sure
and call if you failed to do so Saturday.
Mrs r. H. Hamilton, in her usual
lady like and cordial manner, grace
fully received her numerous callers
who, from past experience, knew we'll
what to expect in the way of handsome
and stylish millinery, either purchased
by Mrs. Hamilton, or arranged by her
own deft hands.
On this occasion there were the most
taking shapes, most elegant feathers
and ribbons, etc, and if any one failed
to come and see, she missed rare OPP
portunity. Mrs. Hamilton's elegant
assortment of pattern hats is always
the wonder of her most ardent admir-
ers. If you have not inspected her
stock, be sure to do so, before purchas-
ing.
John McGrath IL Sons, under the
leadership of their queen of flowers
and feathers, Miss Buerkin, of st.
Louis, by reason of their spacious
apartments and their dazzling electric
| lights, provided at extra expense for
this special occasion and giving to the
| oCtIlt al ali vi CllSIdllblIlClts a. Ntll 40
because of their elaborate millinery
exhibit, made a display necessarily i'm
posing and brilliant. The buzz and
hum of voices in various degrees of
pitch and tone, would have awakened
deaf ears, and blind eyes never so
| lOnged to see such beauties of art as
were exhibited for the enthusiastic be-
holders, on this rare Fall day. Miss
Buerkin has won in her brief career in
Brookhaven a desirable reputation as
first class milliner and one always
patrons. On this occasion her work
measured up to the brightest eXpecta-
tions, and reflected great credit upon
the enterprising firm she represents.
Finally, the efforts of these worthy
ladies in behalf of industry and Eve
up-to-date." are highly appreciated by
our public: and if other departments
of our city's enterprise were so thor
oughly alive and ambitious, they would
blossom too as the new Spring bonnet
in its season, or the later Fall one that
goes so deeply down into the anxious
purse of the silent partner " of such
Injuries. Success to each of the fair
and favored ladies whose pres ence lent
a charm to the work their hands had
wrought and who deserve the patron
age of every participant in the gala
day that passed away last Saturday.
The leader., 1898-10-19

Lieut.. |. w. Hoskins, of the Third
Mississippi Regiment, arrived yester-
day evening on "a most important mis-
sion in our little city. Thursday eve be
will lead to the altar at the Methodist
Church. one of Brookhaven's most at
tractive young ladies, in the person of
Miss Pauline Watts, eldest daughter
of DR.. and Mrs. Y. b. Watts. Our best
wishes 20 out to the happy pair that
peace and happiness may always at
tend them
The leader., 1898-10-19

you Owe II to Her.
If you are the
mother of a young
girl who is ap-
preaching t h e
time when girl
hood merges into
womanhood do
not hesitate to
speak freely and
FRANKLY with her
The leader., 1898-10-19
Successful Physicians.

We heartily recommend Dr. Hatha-
way 4 Co., of 337 st. Charles ST, New
Orleans, La, as being perfectly relia-
BILE and remarkably successful in the
treatment of chronic diseases of men
and women. They cure where others
fail. Our readers, if in need of medi-
cal help should certainly write these
eminent doctors and you will receive a
free and expert opinion of your case
by return mail without cost this GER
tainly is the right way to do business.
They guarantee their cures. Write
them to-day.
The leader., 1898-10-19
Residence for Sale.

The well known residence OF Mrs. NJ. f. Strick-
land, BroOkhaveu, located on Church street, be-
tween Whitworth College and the Graded Public
School. 1t has six rooms and four fire places,
IN good repair, with large yard and two extra
lots attached. 1t is offered for sale because
the owner has made her home in Texas
Also $50 acres of unimprOved land with an ever
running creek half a mile through 1t. This land
is seven miles east of Illinois Central Railroad,
opposite the town of BOgue ChittO.
j. w. BENNETT, Brookhayen, Miss.
The leader., 1898-10-19

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen
met this afternoon and raised the
Brookhaven quarantine against all ex-
cept infected points and discharged all
guards and extra policemen. Good
The leader., 1898-10-19

The announcement of the marriage
of Miss Bessie Norgress, of Patterson,
La, has brought pain to the palpitat-
ing heart of one of our youngest beauX.
The young lady attended Whitworth
last year and was mere lass in the
sophomore class. Mr.. Walter Howard
Spencer claimed her on last Saturday.
The leader., 1898-10-19

For RENT a good brick store next
door to J. NJ. Wood. on Cherokee street
For particulars, apply to S. p. Oliver,
at the Court House.
The leader., 1898-10-19

Something long needed in our city
has been graduate of chemistry and
pharmacy man with a diploma one
who can tell you what drug is made
of and how it is made-an expert in
the business. The increase in business
at the Martin Drug Co. has caused that
firm to put in that kind of man.
The leader., 1898-10-19

In response to an appeal from Mr.
VIII McNair, in behalf of the Harris
ton yellow fever sufferers, Mesdames
A. c. McNair and Chas. Heuck last
week raised and forwarded for this
worthy object S9180. OF this, 51275
was contributed by the teachers and
students of Whitworth College; $1,000
by the children of the graded public
school; $10O by the Olym plan Society,
and the rest by the citizens of Brook
haven generally. Brookhaven and her
generous people are ever ready to lend
a helping hand to the needy and dis
tressed.:
The leader., 1898-10-19
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.

Nos and do not stop at flag stations. Nos.
q and "a stop at all stations Trains Nos. and
with vestibule cars stop only at Hammond;
McComb City, Brookhavcn, HaZlehurst, crystal
Springs, Jackson and Canton, and all stations
between Canton and Water Valley. No. "a does
not go north of Memphis, Tenn.
s~~Trains both ways make close connection
with all of the l. {. branch roads.
The leader., 1898-10-19
Three Doctors in Consultation.

Three Doctors in Consultation.
From Benjamin Franklin
"When you are sick, what you like
best is to be chosen for IA medicine in
the first place; what experience tells
you is best. to be chosen in the second
place; what reason ii. e. Theory says is
best is to be chosen in the last place.
But if you can get DIR. Inclination, DR..
Experience and DIR. Reason to hold
consultation together, they will give
you the best advice that can be taken"
When you have bad cold DR.. Incli-
nation would recommend Chamber
lains Cough Remedy because it is
pleasant and safe to take. DR.. Expe-
rience would recommend it because it
never fails to effect a speedy and per
manent cure. DR.. Reason would re
commend it because it is prepared on
scientific principles, and acts on
natures plan in relieving the lungs,
opening the secretions and restoring
the system to a natural and healthy
condition, For sale by c. f, Grafton,
druggist.
The leader., 1898-10-19
Skin Diseases.

For the speedy and permanent cure of
letter, salt rheum and eczema, Cham
berlain's Eye and Skin Ointment is
without an equal. 1t relieves the itch
ing and smarting almost instantly and
its continued use effects permanent
cure. 1t also cures itch, BARRIERS itch,
scald head, sore nipples, itching piles,
chapped hands, chronic sore eyes and
granulated lids.
DR.. Cady's Condition Powders for
horses are the best tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. Price, 25 cents.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-19
BODIES RECOGNIZED.
Divers Pick Up IA More-Number of Relics
of Name Recovered.

Havana, Feb. 1S.-Consul General Lee
is receiving kilograms from mayors and
other officials, expressing sympathy for
the loss of the Maine, and foreign con-
suls have either called personally or
have sent written expressions of their
coincidence. In addition. the theatres
have suspended their performances, and
there will be no music in the parks for
the present
The bodies recognized include those of
Deerking Orunner). Graham Games
Al, Chief Yeoman of Newport. r. l..
Tinsman (Wm. H, landsman, of Port
land, Me; Sergt. Brown, who is de-
seribed here as the chief machinist of
the Maine; Reyes Harry ID, ordinary
seaman, of New York; Owen and Sher-
idan, ffremen; Niece (NIeNiece, Francis
j., coal passer of Boston; Hassel
(Charles), gunner's mate, of New York:
Fury Fower) described as captain of
the forecastle; Holmes (Helm) League;
James NJ. Chief Yeoman of New York
Eirman Charles F.), gunner's mate, of
Port Royal s. c.. and Journie, Patrick
Gaffney. coal passer Roberts, fire.
man, and McManus, a marine, are re-
ported to have died at the hospital.
The divers last evening picked up IA
more bodies. The men searching for
bodies have also recovered a number of
relics of the Maine, including medical
chest. enlistment records, gold watch
and chain marked P. T. Bartlett, Wal
than, 331 1884, and five portraits, one of
which bears a close resemblance to
Lieut.. Gabreal Rodriguez of the Span
ish navy; second chief of staff of the adj
miralty.
At s o'clock this evening 1876 bodies
had been recovered. Among those iden-
tifed whose names have not been al
ready cabled are those of Carlton
Jencks. Flynn (Miehael or Patrick
Francis Philips, Noble T. Mudd, Thos.
j. Jones, Francis ]. McNiece, Barry
(John p or Lewis Ii, Charles Curran,
Patrick Hughes. VIM. Donoughey,
Frank Sutton, Daniel Price, Henry
Gross, Charles Just, Daniel Boyle, Vim.
j. Horn, John Scully, James t. League,
Trubie Finch, Thomas j. Harty, Walters
Sellers, Charles FRANKIE, Fisher Drank
or A. j..
Alfred J. Holland died at the military
hospital today.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-19
USE OF DIVERS.
Americans Have Friction With Havana
Authorities-The Wounded Sailors.


Havana Feb. 1S-The Mangrove sails
this evening for Key West. with Ed
ward Mattson, B. r. Wilbur, ]. c.
White. Daniel Cronin. John Coffey, j. H
Blower, Alfred Herns, James Rowe
Charles Pillxer and William McGuinness
Two more of the wounded sailors died
this morning. Up to the hour at which
this dispatch is sent, 230 p. M, 1870 bod
les have been recovered. Each is placed
in a coffin and carried to the Colon
cemetery, where Chaplain Chadwick of
the Maine conducts funeral services sim
liar to those of yesterdays ceremony.
On the night of the disaster, Capt.
Sigsbee requested Admiral Manterola to
station boats around the wreck, to pre-
vent any one from approaching it with
out official leave. AS a result, only
| those with special permits are allowed
to get near the wreck, Capt Sigsbee
himself going in the early morning after
the explosion, was warned off, not being
recognized, and was obliged to return
and get a formal permit from the ma
/ val authorities. Admiral Manterola re-
fuses to allow the divers sent here by
American newspapers, to make an in
Vestigation near the wreck, at least I'M
til Capt. Sigsbee shall have finished his
OlliC1dl- lHNHSllSdLiQu.a IIlSa morning,
Lieutenant Commander Wainwright
Lieutenant holman and Chief Engineer
Howell went with divers to search for
the bodies of Lieutenant Jenkins and
Assistant Engineer Merritt, but the
guards would not allow them to make
the search, and they returned to the
consulate and lodged formal complaint
with Consul General Lee. However
the agreement reached between Capt
Sigsbee and General Blanco was that
the American commander is to be all
lowed to use any divers, even the divers
sent here by the American newspapers,
in his official investigation. Capt Sigs-
bee and the commander of the Fern ac-
companied by Gen. Lee, visited the cap
tain general this morning and had a
conference, at which it was decided that
the American press divers should not be
allowed to go inside the wreck, though
any diver appointed by Capt Sigsbee
Is to have full liberty of movement. The
government has wired to Washington
requesting permission for Spanish Off
cial divers to examine the wreck out
side and inside
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-19
Manager and Mrs. Offner Tell the Story of Their
Sensations While They We're in Peril.
Fremen Confine the Blaze to the Theatre Building,
But Adjoining Stores Suffer From Water
Benefits for the rIanager and CompanyR.
c. Taylor to Build Another Theatre.

ner entertained Mr.. Davis one of the
members of the orchestra, and his wife.
after the show, and they left the house
about 1215, Friday morning, Manager
Offner accompanying them to the street
door. He locked the door after their de-
parture, and on his way upstairs to his
living apartments, he carefully looked
into the theatre, the toilet room and
closets for the men and women. the bill
room and even the ticket Office, which
he had opened to secure a frame,
Everything was all right 50 far as he
could see, and he went upstairs with an
easy mind, and, after sitting around for
a little while, he went to bed at 105
according to the city hall Clock. He was
asleep In very few minutes, and SO
was Mrs. Offner. A little after clock
Mrs. Offner had occasion to get up. and
looked at the city hall clock as she got
into bed again, and saw the time was
230. During all the time she was up
she saw no sign of fire and did not
smell smoke, and was soon asleep again
But in a very few minutes she was
awakened by a peculiar noise, and at
once aroused her husband. Their thrill
ing escape from the building was told
in Fridays Spy, but only those who
were on the street and saw the peril
and the rescue, can realize how close
the manager and his wife were to
death.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-19
THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE.
It Was Not the 8iograph, for That Was
the Only Thing inside That
Did Not Burn.

The origin of the fire is still a mys-
terry, but there are some things ascer-
tanned for a certainty These are that
the fire was not started in the bio
graph, that it was not caused by live
electric wire, and that it was not start
ed from a burning gas jet. OF all the
things most likely to go up in puff of
flame in case of fire, the biograph ma
chine was about the only article in the
house that escaped injury. Not even
a leather belt on the machine was
scorched, and as soon as the fire was
extinguished the machine could have
been moved to another hall and been
found in running order. The delicate
films on which the pictures are printed
were not damaged, as the highly in
f1ammable material from which they are
made was not reached by the flames.
The escape of the biograph is due to
the precautions taken to make its sur
roundings fire proof by Manager Offner,
who acted under orders from the IL
cense board
AS soon as an entrance could be
made into the building, Chief Engineer
Vaughn Immediately went to the bio
graph machine, whose wooden case was
badly charred on the outside. He
wrenched the staple from it's fastenings,
and inside all was in perfect order, and
there was no sign Of fire. He returned
to the street and met Clerk of the
Board of Health James G. Coffey, an
other member of the license board, and
the two went into the theatre again for
more thorough examination. The tin
box containing the infiammable films
was found intact and brought 10 the
street, where it was given to Manager
Offner, who, by this time, had secured a
suit Of clothes and was out attending to
| business.
The other two likely causes mentioned
"a live electric wire and a burning gas
jet-were promptly counted out of the
reckoning by Manager Offnar, who gives
these things his personal attention. At
the close of the performance every eve
! ming. the electric current is shut off,
both at the front and the rear of the
building. and the cut oft is so located
that no current enters the house. Man
ager Offner was more careful than
usual Of the gas jets at tne'close of the
performance, Thursday evening, and is
positive that not jet in the house was
burning outside Of his living apart
ments a few minutes after the curtain
fl on the last act He and Mrs. orr
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-19
THE STORY OF THE RESCUE
Mr.. and Mrs. offner Tell of Their Terri
Bile Experiences.

Mr.. Offner, in speaking Of his escape,
to Soy man, yesterday, said the first
he knew, he was awake. probably hav-
ing been awakened by his wife. He
heard funny noise like that of wind
blowing, and remarked to his wife that
there must be a rather severe storm
outside, to make so much noise as that.
He fell back on the pillow again. with
his face toward Front street, and almost
instantly Mrs. Offner cried that she
smelled smoke and there must be fire.
Quicker than it takes to tell it, there
was rush of hot air and smoke into
their sleeping apartments, and Mrs. ON
ner said the weight of the atmosphere
was something terrible.
With the rare presence of mind which
characterized her every move in the
soul-trying emergency, Mrs. Offner
thought of the money they had saved,
and also attempted to get together a
few articles of clothing, but before she
could do anything in this direction. the
glass partition and thin wooden wall
that separated the living rooms from the
lobby of the theatre, were forced In
and the room was filled with smoke,
Mrs. Offner had succeeded in grabbing
up a wallet that contained S14S in
money, while Mr.. Offner was frantically
trying to gain the open air through the
windows
Almost as soon as he realized thaA
there was a fire, there came a burst OF
flame that was binding in it's bright
ness and volume, and he at once real-
lied that their only means Of escape was
through the window, because the lobby
CONTINUED on Third Paxsl
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-19

force, be buried with brief ceremony,
Which will be conducted by ourselves,
but the care and preparation of the re-
mains will be with the Spanish authori-
ties. About 40 in addition to those bun
led have come ashore today. Very few
are now recognizable. Even in the case
of some of those who are hurt, but alive,
recognition was difficult. ! have not
for moment lost sight of the grief OF
the families and friends of the MEM
bers of the Names crew, but | beg the
department to explain to them that it
is impracticable, in fact, impossible
to send bodies home. Facilities are
lacking, and embalming is necessary
TO secure shipment even under the most
favorable circumstances. Embalming
is only imperfectly done here. Will wire
all cases Of identification.
Il maintain organization among my
full force here, but it can be well I'M
derstood that the execution of the
work with which we are charged is one
of much detail, and difficult of execu-
ton. 1t is believed that all of the de-
partment's kilograms have reached
me. / am deeply grateful for the help
full sentiments and directions tele-
graphed by the president and the de-
partment. ] have the earnest help of
all the officers Of the Maine now here,
which was to be expected under all cir
cumstances. A previous telegram, sent
today, gives the names of those buried
by the Spanish authorities.
THE flags of all vessels, naval and
merchant, in Havana harbor have
been at half-mast yesterday and today
Shall send Mangrove back to Key Wesr
tomorrow with eight wounded VIII
wire names later DR. Glendenning of
the army will remain with the wounded
Assistant Surgeon Speare also came
with the Mangrove, but will be detained
here on board the Fern to accompany
others of the wounded when they are
ready to be removed. viii put some
divers at work tomorrow Divers re-
quested of Admiral Sicard viii be here
Saturday morning by the Olivette Re
covery of Names battery tmpracticable
except by regular wrecking outfit.
"Sigsbee'
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-19

yawn, or to present slightly dishey-
elled appearance, let them note the
smiling faces and happy bearing of the
salespeople, and note that there are few
stores in the country where the ties of
friendship between employer and en-
ployee are so firmly cemented as with
this firm The invitations were extend
ed to the wives of clerks as well, and
many of the statesmen accordingly
brought along their better halves to
keep them out Of mischief and see that
their neckties were straight.
1t was about nine O'Clock when
Floor Director Henry A. Gross gave the
signal, and the grand march was begun
with A. Swan Brown leading. His part
ner was Miss Mary McTIugh, the sales
woman with the longest record of serv-
ice in the force. Next came Irving
Swan Brown, with Miss Mabel Tarleton /:
r. ]. Mckay, with Miss Josie Morris
sey; and in short time the pleasure Of
the evening was in full swing. AS is
unfortunately common in similar cases,
the fairer sex were somewhat in the
majority, but the girls doubled up
bravely, and nobody was a wall-fower
Everybody danced, but as 1t was in
some cases the first experience Of the
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-19
THE VIZCAYA.
Much Talked-Of Spanish Cruiser
Arrives in New York.
Those on Board Learn for First Time of
Maine and De LONE lncidents-The
Vessel to Be Guarded.

New York, Feb. 1S.-The Spanish ar
mored cruiser Vizcaya is in New York
waters
She dropped her anchors five miles
south Of Sandy Hook lightship at $50 p.
M, after a thirteen-day voyage from
the Canary Islands. When her officers
and men learned the startling news of
the disaster to the American battleship
Maine in Havana harbor and of the
downfall of Minister De LONE, they
broke into wild uproar OF talk. For a
couple of minutes all discipline on the
great warship seemed to vanish.
Men rushed below to tell their com
rades on the lower decks. Above all the
uproar in Spanish, rang out the stem
torian voice of an American sailor:
Great God, boys, is that true?"
Sandy Hook Pilot Dan Gillespie was
the only American aboard the ship. He
had been cruising to the southwark for
a week or more in the pilot boat Amr-
brose Snow, and was ignorant Of the
startling developments of the last few
days.
Early tomorrow morning the Nizcaya
win come up to the anchorage selected
for her in the upper bay.
In passing up she will be saluted by
Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth, and
will return the formality. Then she will
steam to point off Tompkinsville,
where she will anchor A fleet Of govern
ment and police patrol boats win escort
her to her anchorage.
Six patrol tugs under command OF
Lieut. John A. Dougherty, u S. N. will
guard the Vizcaya during her stay In
New York harbor
The watches will be divided between
the six boats, two to be on duty on each
turn. Each boat is to have on board
while on watch, four marines and one
commissioned officer of marines, a
roundsman and four policeman from the
metropolitan police. While on duty the
boats are to patrol carefully the waters
in the vicinity Of the Spaniard and nc
boat or person will be allowed to APP
proach the Vizcaya without the sane
| ton of the commanding officer of that
vessel.
At night it is intended to keep the
Vizcaya brilliantly Illuminated with
| electric lights. and the watch boats will
also be well lighted, so that there can
| be no possible means of approaching the
vessel without detection.