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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-16
Failed to Please.

Tom-That composer made himself very
unpopular.
Diek-IIow?
"By putting on such airs. "-Up-to-Date.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-16
Where Everybody Must Work.

"Three miles from nowhere, in lit
tie backwoods village over in North
Carolina, the other day, l found the
one town in the world where every
body works and no loafing is per-
mitted,' says writer in the
Louisville Post. In this hamlet there S
no idleness that is not voluntary or
vicious, and this privilege is not al
lowed, even to the wandering Willie
out of job. On sign at the post
office in Beechland is this injunction,
from which there is no appeal: No
loafng allowed in this town. We
work. and SO must everybody
else who expects to reside here for
any length of time. Idleness breeds
crime, and as we never had a robbery
or murder here we have determined
to strike at the root of all evil. Tramps
will be given one hour in which to de-
part, and honest men out of employ
ment will be given work if they desire
it. If not they must git, and git as
quick as their lazy legs will carry them
away from orr village. This means
YOU"
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-16

The catacombs of Rome are to be
lighted with American electricity, the
contract for the same having been just
let
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-16
SOUTHERN GLEANiN0S.
Have You Seen Him ?

There is a boy somewhere in the
south that is badly wanted in st. Louis.
Frank Murphy, aged IS last October,
disappeared from home, 70l2 Marquette
av enue, st. Louis, Mo-. September 5.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-16
Looking Forward.

Sh-And you will always love me?
He-Do you think I'm a prophet?-Up To
Date
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-16
ONE ENJOYS


Both tho method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all. and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SXRUP CO.
SAW FRANCISCO, CAL.
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House.
House met at 10 O'Clock.

Mr.. Kern of the joint committee appointed to
investigate the compromise made by the State
revenue agent in the matter OF the settlement
and withdrawal of the $4,000 OF bonds from the
treasury submitted a report generating the
reyenueagent from all imputatiOn OF blame in
the transaction and declaring that the settle
ment was properly and legally made, and that
the commissions retained by the revenue agent
were no more than he was justly and legally en-
titled to retain.
Senate bill No. 90, to amend the code and pro-
vide for deducting money from salaries of DIS
trict attorneys pro TEN. VINO serve in their
stead, was passed.
Senate bill 35 to allow purchasers of State
lands whose titles have failed 10 re- enter other
lands in lieu thereof, passed.
House bill No. l45 was taken up. 1t provides
for an annex To Nicksburg Charity Hospital for
disabled and INDECENT Confederate soldiers who
IRE in need OF medical attention, said building
hot to cost over IS, 900.
On call of the roll the bill was defeated by
vote of SO yeas to sc nays.
Senate Dill No 2, approprlating $4,000 f0r
textile school at Starkylle was defeated.
Mr.. Yerger called up house bill No. ll6, with
senate amendment and moved that the house
concur; carried. IL authorizes the Mississippi
leyee board to issue certificates Of indebtedness
for high water emergencies.
Mr. Miller introduced joint resolution APP
pointing the president ana secretary of the
State board OF health committee to 20 to
Washington and confer with our congressman
on the Gallery quarantine bill, and urge upon
them the in.f ;'rtance OF leaving control of inter-
nal quarantine in the hands Of the state board
OF, health. Carried
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-16

1t is astonishing how many people critieise
things they know nothing about Washing
ton Democrat.
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, HOW SHE MANAGED, HIM.

HOODS PiIls cure sick hssaaehe sc.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-14
LEES OPINION OF Cardinals

Washington. May l3.-Major General
Fitzhugh Lee. who Is spoken of as the
most likely man for the post OF military
governor OF Cuba until the republic is
established. says that Cardenas. which
was attacked by four American gunboats.
was an important point strategetically. to
be possessed by the United States forces.
About twenty miles back in the coun-
try, at Jovellanos. I think II is" he said.
"all the railroads Of Cuba form a junction
and with Cardenas In the hands OF the
Americans. the investment of Havana
would be materially advanced by the pos
session OF that place. No supplies could
reach Havana by the regular channels
from the interior and with the blockading
fleet in front fthe city. Its fate would
soon be determined finally. In my opinion
the attack upon Cardenas was for the
purpose Of getting at Jovellanos.'
Referring to Ensign Bagiey. General
Lee said:
He was a gallant lad and I am sorry
he is gone He was a worthy fellow and
brave as lion. I'll bet he made a good
fight. But we must not take our losses too
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SPANS CRISIS PROGRAM

New York. May IA dispatch 70 the
World from Madrid. Spain. says:
SPANS condition az home IS desperate
Rio;ing everywhere aggrqvats the politi-
cal crisis. Martial law has been pro-
claimed throughout the kingdom
The military governors OF some prov
inees have summoned the editors Of ne
newspapers AMI varned The TO have a
care about wha' they publish. or sal''.ers
viii be sent % smash every hing In their
Offices
Editors OF obnoxious papers 49, be sent
without trial 70 Fernando. penal staten
on the coast ~ E1uljoriaI West Africa.
In view OF a probable revolution on ths
next news OF disaster. the Liberals and
the Conservatives have promised tho
queen to support a dic;atorial military
cabinet under Marshal Campos should
events demand It.
The political plan agreed upon. with
the queens assent between Prenie. Sa-
gasta. Marshal Campos Senior silveia the
Conservative leader and Senior Noniero
Rios, the president OF the chamber Of
deputies. Is this:
As soon the Cortes passes the bills pro-
viding extraordinary revenues for fas
war. Premier Sagasta viii notify the pres
idents OF the two houscs-Senor Montera
Rios. Of the chamber OF deputies. ana
Marquis Armiio. OF the senate-and SAX
them 10 suspend the sittinrs indefinitely.
or until a new cabinet has been organized.
Then. for forms sake. the queen regent
viii consult the leading statesmen and
generals and the presidents OF the cortes.
They have agreed 20 advise her 20 aus-
tain Senior Sagasta as premier bat u hs
should fail 70 organize ministry %
instruct Senior Montero 10 arrange tenn
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the governments line of action would
not be clouded by any uncertainty as to
the location of this formidable enemy.
Among members of the cabinet the news
concerning the fleets was received with
great satisfaction. None of them doubt
ed the ability or purpose of Admiral
Sampson to destroy it. His fleet being
superior at nearly all points, and the re-
suit of this test of naval strength Will
he awaited with perfect confidence. The
admnraIs instructions left him a wide
range of discretion. the government rely
ing implicitly upon his good judgment
and discretion. He has been kept con-
stantly advised so far as practicable as to
events generally since he sailed but he
has not been hampered in his movements
10 any degree. 1t was believed to be the
purpose of the government TO order
Schley's squadron to close up on Havana
and the troops meanwhile were to be
kept in readiness for forward move
ment as soon as the time was thought
opportune.
The time was thought opportune that
the troops destined to the Philippines
should not be delayed moment longer
than necessary to pu: them into condi-
ton for active service. and speaking gen
orally. The government. which has been
waiting for some time for definite infor-
nation as to the whereabouts Of the
Spanish fleet within a short time, IL was
said. would direct an aggressive move
ment all along the lire. Just what
might be the mission Of the Spanish feet
at Martinique was not known nor was it
regarded as important.
Martinique IS a French colony and II
was assumed that in accordance with the J
law Of nations the Spanish feet would
not be allowed to take on 4 supply of
coal at that port. Under ordinary cir
cumstances they would be permitted 70
purchase sufficient supply 70 take then
20 the nearest home port. but this does
not apply 10 a feet engaged IN a hostile
expedition and should THE French gov .
eminent permit he feet n coal IL would
be regarded as an ur1GiendIy act. Il no.
a hostile one. against this government. +
for which they Mould be beid sccounta /
bic.
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Madrid. May I2-Senor Sagasta is ex-
perienc.ng unexpected difficulties n form
ing new cabinet. There IS much unea-
siness here on account OF rumor mat BY
tonight the bread supply in al the baker,
les viii be exhausted.
2:S0 p. m--The Spanish ministerial crisis
continues. Premier SagAsta has had fire.
quent conferences with prominent Ld-
clans but there does not appear % be any
solution in sight OF the diffieult problems
he has in hand.
New York. May IA dispatch 70 tbs
World from London says;
a Madrid dispatch reports bread riots
al Coleman. in which women stormed the
octroi stations. The riots continue in Iso-
grcnl. Rich people in Madrid and esse-
where are trying to SIIay the popular dis
content by giving aims and subscribing 60
relief funds.
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WASHINGTON HEARS THE NEWS

Washington, May 13.-The navy depart-
ment was all excited this morning upon
the receipt of the news that Admiral
SIMPSONS squadron had begun the bonn
bardment Of san Juan de Porto Rico, and
fuel was added 10 the flames when the
news came later that the Spanish flying
squadron had been sighted off Martinique.
giving promise of heavy fighting 10 come
The fact mat the admiral gave notice
OF his intention to lombard San Juan. as
reported from ST. Thomas. was an indica-
ton that the movement upon san Juan
was MOI sudden conceived project, but
part OF q wei matured plan Whether
or Eot the orders 10 the admiral included
a Commandment was not disclosed at the
navy department. Indeed there was
nothing IN SIMPSONS report to indicate
thai lie really did lombard the place. He
merely attacked the forts at the entrance
OF tl2 n8rbor and if any shells srruck
Within ,he town, they were stray shots.
Il WAS sUrmisei that Admiral Sampson's
object in making the attack in this fasn,on
without landing force - -oops in re-
serve 10 occupy the town if it were can
cured, was IA destroy the Iorcifcations
and make the harbor useless II the SPAN
ish flying squadron as a place Of refuge.
The reports 50 far received showed that
ne o.9 no, complete thar undertaking.
yesterday and the question was whether
ne Would resume his work today. or
be diverted from il by she report of the
presence Of tne Spanish flying squadron
IN che neighhorhood 81 Martinique.
t-rs,.sse- 1,,.-.,
department ,hat the spanish SQUADRON
Is now hull down-5o the westward OF Mar
Unique could not he supplemented BY al.
d11ional information as 10 the zine the
dispatch was sent. bu; II was supposed
that the squadron was seen yesterday.
Sampson already knew of It's move
ments for the United States scou- r4s--
ward, which put into Martinique vsstsr-
day. was said to nave found there one
OF the torpedo boat destroyers .cemposinr
the Spanish fleet and certainly wouI5 -
port the fact TO Sampson via St. Thomas
II possible 20 DO SO.
There was suspicion. however. that
the United States had not been treated
with perfect fairness in the matter Of the
use Of cable from Martinique and thar
messages Of the utmost importance. such
FOR instance as those reporting the move
mea,s Of the Spanish ships. had been de-
layed an unconsoionable length Of time.
TO the great embarrassment: Of our forces.
Tee subject IS one that VIII be investi-
gated in the future. rs well as other faces
connected WIKI the treatment of the Span
:sh SHIPS in West Indian ports. whica are
nomInally operating strictly under the
neutrality lava Il was said taa, the
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island of st Thomas, little further
west. and then its course is open TO Porto
Rico unless Admiral SIMPSONS feet en-
gage them before that move is made. As
| the stand now. the two fleets are about
| 80 miles apart, which by hard sailing
both fleets would cover in one day, or b.
the sailing of one feet would bring them
| together in two days.
( The Spanish squadron is made up of
| seven first class ships of which four are
| armored cruisers and three destroyers.
/ This comes as near the exact strength
as can be stated. for the reports from
Cape Verde and Cadiz have caused much
doubt as to the exact strength of the
Spanish squadron.
But, allowing for the torpedo boats and
other craft which returned to Cadiz.
there is little doubt that the Spanish
squadron off Martinique has at least sew
en- war ships of formidable dimensions
These are:
Armored cruiser Vizcaya, built with
double screws. two turrets. two tunnels
and two military masts with tops: length
364 feet; displacement $3.50 tons. maxi
mum speed 2O-2 knots She has an arnaor
belt of steel five feet six inches broad.
Sl5 feet long. 10 or u inches thick. Her
turrets have 9-inch steel armor. coming
towers Pinch armor Her protected
deck is from 2 to 8 inches Of steel. Her
armament is two 11-inch Hontoria guns.
mounted singly In turrets, one forward
and one aft, ten 5.5-inch guns, five on
Sf6a thn vi
ing sponsored, eight 6-pounders. ten 7
Founders. eight Nordenfeldt machine
guns. two machine guns. six torpedo
tubes and two submerged torpedo tubes
She carries asa men.
Armored cruiser Almirante Oouendo.
built of steel, double screw, two turrets
etc. Her tonnage. arrnor and armament
in every respect is similar to that OF the
Vizcaya.
Armored cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa.
built of steel $500 tons displacement. This
cruiser is also Identical to the Vizcaya.
Armored cruiser Cristobal Colon. built
of steel. twin screws, two covered bar
bettes fore and aft. two tunnels. one mill
itary mast. Length 32S feet. displacement
G,S40 tons. Speed % knots Her armor
consists of a complete nickel belt feet
inches wide and inches thick The
armor of the barbettes is inches thick
The protected deck is from ? to Sfnches
thick; coming towers 6 inches All the
guns have Shields Her armament is two
10-inch ten 6-inch guns. six 47-inch: ten
6-pounders, ten 1-pounders. two Maxim
machine guns. four torpedo tubes She
has a complement of 800 men.
The Terror and Furore are torpedo boat
destroyers lately added to the Spanish
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Marine Admiral Bermejo, who forthwith
cabled urgent instructions to the com.
mander of the Spanish Cape Verde squad
ron.
Madrid, May 13.-10:SO a. m.-There i,
great excitement here among public Off
Gals at the news of the arrival of the
! Spanish fleet at Martinique. 1t is now
/ said the ships went there on purpose
! to coal and that two large transatlantic
/ steamers, loaded with coal, were awaiting
! them at Fort de France. Another OBJ
/ ject of the call of the Spanish fleet al
j Martinique was TO Communicate with the
/ Spanish government and ascertain the
whereabouts of the American fleet. Admi-
raj Corvera now knows everything which
has transpired since his departure from
the Cape Verde Islands and he has full
instructions as to his future movements.
The fleet will leave Martinique immediate
ly for an unknown destination, and, it
is added, some days may elapse before the
Spanish ships are again heard from.
Great anxiety mas ben felt in official cir
cles here since the receipt of the news of
the bombardment of San Juan de Porto
Rico by Rear Admiral SIMPSONS fleet.
dispatch received from Fort de
France, Island of Martinique, says enthu-
siasm is great among the crews of the
Spanish ships there. Governments officials
refuse 20 say anything about instructions
cabled to Admiral Cervera.
An official dispatch from San Juan de
Porto Rico says:
The American squadron was repulsed
off Porto Rico Although eleven warships
bombarded the place. the attackers were
gioriously beaten back. The Spanish bat
teries armed with six-inch guns, were es-
peclalIy effective"
This alleged victory OF the Spaniards has
aroused great enthusiasm here.
The entire press greets the so-called
success Of the Spaniards al Cardenas
. being a good augury Of the future and
hope IS also revived as TO Manila the be
LET being expressed that that port may be
recovered owing to tie time which must
elapse in preparing the reinforcemenis
fer ear Admiral Dewey, which fact. IL Is
claimed here. Will give time for the Span
ism expedition TO arrive at che Philippine
islands.
4 majority OF the newspapers express
satisfaction a. the arrival Of the first
Spanish squadron az the Island OF Martin
iQua. while others question che wisdom
Of exposing the Spanish ships 10 an en-
gagement with Rear Admiral sampson
feet, which is admitted 10 be superior TO
the Spanish fleet The naval and military
81 this city say they would have preferred
10 nave had Admiral Carverz steer d.rec-
f1- sAa eaaS+ oF tna f--s4az <-ataz ard
lombard American ports.
Another offclal dispatch from Porto
Rico says;
Thu sonbardnent only caused slight
damage ID the barracks. Four soldiers
were killed and several were wounded
TIE squadron retired having received Sc
we're injuries. One Big wa-salp had 70 BE
towed"
Washington. May Elf any o. the war-
ships o; the Zee, OF Rear A6m.rAl sAz2-
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flor Terror had a magnificent half-hour's
duel with the forts. The batteries bravely
threw shot and shell about her until she
seemed to occupy the center of a great
geyser basin. The Spanish gunners were
crazed by excitement and sometimes
dropped their shells a mile away from the
Terror. The latter fired one shot to the
forts three. and when the monitor retired
she did so slowly, still firing at the Span
ish forts. The Spaniards continued to fire
on her until she was miles out of range.
After the engagement the Dauntless
steamed among the fleet, whose crews
were cleaning the decks and polishing the
guns The American sailors seemed to be
not at al lexcited and were going about
their work as if nothing had happened
The only marks on the Iowa were a dent
on her exhaust pipe and a Slight injury
TO the railing of her bridge. The New
York had several small Iholes in one of her
ventilatOrs. Each vessel in action carried
TWO large American flags. Only one YES
sci is known TO be in the harbor of San
Juan de Porto Rico and that craft is
small French steamer. which hurried
away affrghted after the warships had
departed.
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CHAOS IN CUBA

New York. May IA dispatch 20 the
World from Neuvitas. Cuba. by way Of
Nassau. y. p. says
Chaos relgns at Camaguey and famine
az Nuevitas.
Every boat in this harbor steam and
sail has been jsmmed Into the narrow
channel. 20 be sunk at the first sign ~ an
attack.
Two thousand soldiers guard the en-
trance twelve miles from the city and four
Old cannon have been mounted on an
island in the harbor.
People are starving. saIt pork costs a
dollar and a half a pound. rice 50 cents
and boats bring 800 each.
The Spanish commander told the stsrv-
ing citizens 90 go info the country. a. he
had no food for them
More soldiers are joining the insurgents
to get food
The conditions ~ Puerto Principe are
sun worse. The surrounding forts are
almost abandoned.
A column or 500 spaniards started FOR
Moron. carrying a fax ~ truce wsen
fired upon by the insurgents The com
uauder sent word taat n vas 10 longer
making var upon Cubaas bot vas g9..g
70 the coast 20 fight Americans
General Lopez replied. Spain can r..
fEhr the Ua.ted States wifH9ut fR--Irg
o. Their var IS cur war.+ ard again
opened fire.
The soauiards lost 80 mes IN tie four
6aTs' march 90 tbe sea-
Pseacos. soorEers I'D sebssr7sa are
being pressed .uto IRE s1srssa service.
The Spanish columns o. tae vsy - tss
coast are burning 80 ire c58rtrr asnss
Pres dent Masso has ar1eres Csrer.i
Gomez Ard Garcia to meet meet ara
~ Moron troehs. u1-rs fsafe gll
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SPANISH VERSIONS OF 1T

Havana, May 10. via Kingston. Jamaica.
Captain General Blanco has received a
dispatch from General Macras, the Span
ish commander at Porto Rico. reading as
follows:
Eleven Of the enemy's ships appeared
during the early hours yesterday be-
fore Porto Rico and opened fire without
giving warning. The port battery replied
and a severe cannonade was continued
until clock this morning. The damage
done was inconsiderable and the loss is
insignificant
London, May ia special dispatch
from Madrid, published here this after
noon, says that as soon as Premier Sa-
gasta was informed of the bombardment
of Sar Juan de Puerto Rico by the Amer
ican feet commanded by Rear Admiral
Sompson, he conferred with Minister OF
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BlANCO SWEARS 10 DEFEND

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WHAT THE FLEEL LOOKS LIKE

New York. May ia dispatch to the
Herald from st. Pierre, Martinique. via
Hayti, says:
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer
Furor arrived at this port late Wednes-
day night but Immediately put 70 sea. Her
arrival caused tremendous excitement
"About o'clock Thursday evening the
Spanish destroyer Terror arrived. Five
Spanish war vessels are in sight. bound
northward. apparently in the direction Of
Cuba. They are the Spanish Cape Verde
fleet.
The United States scouting vessel Har-
ward is in port She came in here to send
dispatches to the government in Wash
ington. AS the Spanish vessel was in port
and left after the Harvard arrived, the
port authorities served notice on Captain
Cotton that he would not be allowed 20
leave until "a hours after the departure OF
the Spanish vessel"