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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
SIEGE COST $4,000 LIVES.
Sanaa Almost Depopulated-Suffering
Of Inhabitants From Hunger.

VI AuAdplCdutS rom munger.
From the London Telegraph
Leland Buxton, who has Just returned
from tour of several months in the Per-
sian gulf and In the Yemen, visited Samoa,
which was recently besieged by the rebel
Arabs
He states that he found Sanaa to be
practically depopulated. having been re-
duced from a population Of 10000 to some
thing like 10000 as a result of the famine
during the Arab Siege The Jews suffer-
ed terribly during the period. and almost
the whole town is deserted. Sanaa. which,
SO far as he knows. has only been visited
by a few Engiishmen. has magnificent and
large buildings. covered with decorations.
On his way to the capital Mr.. Buxton
Turkish artillery, and that a great portion
lated. Large numbers of skeletons and
skulls marked the route.
The siege of Sanaa was attended by. ter
rfble suffering and starvation, and canni-
balism occurred both among the Arabs and
the Turks. The people were reduced to
terrible straits. and one Turk himself adj
mitted that he had killed and eaten three
Arabs. ...s. ..r :
The dogs. which are characteristic fea>
ture OF most eastern towns had disappear
ed, both they and the cats having been
used as food. The only European in Sanaa
Is an Italian trader, who was in the place
throughout the siege, and who has lived
there for twenty years. 60.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
AUTHORITY ON ANTIQUE CLOCKS.
New England Woman Has Made Old
Timepieces Her Study for Years.

From the jewelers. Circular Weekly
An authority on antique clock lore-in
fact, said to be the only one Of her sex In
New England-is Mrs. H Mckay of Haver-
hill. Mass
She has made an earnest study of the
subject In its minutest detail commencing
sixteen years ago. when she picked I'D her
hrst grandfather clock Since then hun
dreds OF valuable clocks have come into
Mrs. Mckay's possession. and today her
home Is well filled with the most beautiful
Old English and American specimens, repre-
senting thousands OF dollars valuation.
They have come from various parts of the
world. but the most ancient relics have been
picked UP In little remote wayside towns
A notably fine group of clocks on the first
floor Of Mrs. McKay's home consists of
several of the grandfather style, one of
which stands twelve feet high. Ali have
SOHO mahogany cases, elegantly fiuted tops
with nnely wrought balls of brass and HIS
toric scenes and portraits painted on the
glass doors In some of the miniature
clocks of this type two sets of cleverly exc
cuted paintings may be found
On the walls downstairs and upstairs and
on the third floor as well Willard banjo
CLOCKS. mantel clocks with the quaintest OF
old-fashfoned decorations, miniature long
clocks not four feet tall, yet things of
beauty and grace. are seen everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Michael pavitt Was Near Death.

Michael Davitt, who is now improving at
Dublin, had narrow escape from death
as the result of complication of blood
poisoning and mild form of lockjaw. The
trouble commenced with a bad tooth. The
inflammation extended to the cheek, neces-
stating an operation. Blood poisoning, ac-
eompanied by form of lockjaw, followed,
the patients jaw having to be forced open
to admit nourishment. For forty-eight hours
his Efe was despaired of, when another OPP
Grafton as decided upon. and this time II
Is believed II was successfully performed
Mr.. Davitt had not realized his danger un-
TIL John Dillon happened to call on him and
found his condition serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
SENSATIONAL SHOOTING.
Wealthy Grain Merchant Shot by
Irate Husband.

CHICAGO. May ia dispatch to the
Tribune from Chillicothe, H.. says: George
McWhorter. wealthy grain merchant OF
this town, yesterday was fatally wounded
by Thomas Harris. also wealthy mer-
chant, who fired at him with both barrels
of a shotgun while he was passing along
the street.
This is the second attempt Harris has
made to kin McWhorter, the first being
made on Wednesday night when Mcwhorter
and Harris wife were discovered In Nc
Whorter's office by the angry husband, and
the former was stabbed. Harris gave him
self up to the authorities. He has instf-
tuted suit for diyqSce from his wife, who
has disappeared.
Mrs. McWhorter and her daughter are
prominent socially and the affair has caused
a great sensation. McWhorter Is a proni-
nent politician. He Is an alderman and
candidate for mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
HOMES OF THE POOR.
Good Effects Expected Of the Insani-
tary Buildings Law.

tary Buildings Law.
Although the law giving the District
authorities power to condemn insanitary
buildings has been on the statute books but
few weeks" said an official Of the build
Ing department at the District building to
Star reporter. 1T has already had a sal
utary effect upon certain class of owners
OF buildings which either come under its
provisions or may do so upon inspection.
In my rounds over the city / note that
scores OF owners are painting these small
frame, old and unsightly houses which may
be found in the various sections, many of
which are sandwiched among a good class
OF residential structures. A couple Of coats
OF new paint certainly transforms the ex-
teriors OF these undesirable buildings, and
some of the owners no doubt are under the
impression that our inspectors will pass
these dwellings by in favor Of those which
are still weather beaten and shabby.
In this. they will find themselves mis-
taken, though an owners evident intention
TO improve his property unsolicited on our
part will have It's weight when the actual
test OF inspection comes up. It is our in
OF the law for the enactment of which Com
missioner Macfarland and his confreres
tried so long and SO earnestly. Although
the general scope OF the act VIII OF course
TO devote particular attention to the SAM
tary problems of plumbing and ventilation,
and we Will not permit coats of new paint
to obscure our vision in the matter of In
spection
These dwellings are for the most part
occupied by the very poor, and the disin-
ciination OF some owners to keep this class
or property IN sanitary repair is as strong
as Is their insfstence that the rent shall be
promptly paid. The people at large have
little idea of the splendid effects we expect
from this law for the betterment Of the
rect upon recalcitrant owners. l will give
you one instance for illustrations:
"A large owner of alley property came to
me the other day and informed me that
he had purchased certain row of alley
houses. told him that 1t was my opinion
that this particular row. when 1t was
reached by the inspectors would be con-
demned insanitary
oh. yes he replied. that would un-
oouoteoly be the case were the row to be
inspected within the ensuing month; that's
one reason why 1 got the property at
very low figure. But it is my intention to
put IN entire new plumbing and repaint
inside and outside. When the inspectors
reach my new purchase they won't know 1t
and Will be obliged to approve It. Not only
Will the tenants be housed more COMFORT
ably, but the property will yield an adj
altlonai rent which will make up for my
improvements. fa@
TT will be seen that this owners mo-
tives were not entirely phiIanthropic, but
by improving his property 1t unquestiona-
bly, enhances its rental value, to say moth
Ing OF the improved sanitary features. This
is one reason why we expect a certain
amount OF cooperation from owners Of this
grade OF real property. Yet without the
law behind US argument and moral suasion
would fall upon deaf ears"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Beer Barrels lombard House.


An extraordinary accident occurred in
Islington yesterday afternoon. horse
drawing brewers dray laden with barrels
OF beer got beyond control of the driver
while going down Hill and. dashing into
Rodney street at a wild galiop. charged into
some iron ratings in front of the area of 10
Rodney street.
The ratings gave way and the horse and
dray tumbled into the area. Some of the
barrels crashed through the window of No.
10 into room where a man named Bow
den was at dinner with his four children
and his sister-in-law, and injured Bowden
about the head. His wife and baby were
in bed on the further side of the room, and
would probably have been killed by one
barrel had it not been stopped by the chair
in which Bowden sat.
The interior of the room was partially
wrecked, furniture and crockery being
smashed and large hole made In the floor.
The driver of the dray was taken to the
hospital. The horse was instantly killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Alleged Theft Of Jewe1ry.

When arrested by Detectives Horne and
Flather this afternoon Walter Scott, col
ored. had In his pocket what the detectives
though was cocaine powder, and they took
1t from him. He Is charged with having
stolen a watch and chain and some cloth
Ing from Charles Dorsey. colored, at the
Victoria flats. The watch was recovered.
and the prisoner will be given hearing
In the Police Court Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Women Explorers.
From the London Chronicle.

CfVn tHe bonuoH Cnrouicie.
England cannot boast of many women ex-
plorers of eminence. though in France the
woman of distinction who travels through
UNEMPLOYED districts with or without her
husband is the woman of today. We have
no one. now that Miss Mary Kingsley is
gone. to compare exactly with distinguished
literary explorers like Nine. Dieulafoy or
Nine. Delarue-Mardus and to these an
other has now been added in Nine. Massieu,
who has just been decorated with the cross
of the Legion of Honor. Unlike the other
two we have named, Mime. Massieu has al
ways Travelled alone and In woman's dress
and has never met with the least unfriend-
Illness, though her paths have lain through
such regions as Tibet and Siberia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19

A hatchet and brick were the weapons
which, 1t Is alleged. were used by Ben1a-
min Watts, colored, in making an assault
on William Winslow. Watts was a pris-
oner before Judge Klmball In the Police
Court this morning and was sentenced to
pay $50 fine or serve ninety days In Jail
for the assault.
Winslow testified that Watts was whip
ping little child. He advised him TO be
lenient with the child. Watts told yyfnslov
to keep quiet, and as Winslow was leaving
Watts threw Ratchet at him, striking him
in the back. Winslow obtained an officer
and as he was returning with the bluecoat
to point Watts out, the belligerent threw a
brick at him, knocking his hat off Police
man Gusack arrested Watts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Monument TO ia unyeiled.

The members of the Woodmen of the
World, Of which there are four camps In
Washington. win unveil a monument to the
late H. p. McKevitt in Mount Oiivet ceme-
terry Sunday, May n. at 4 pm. The ora
ton viii be delivered by Representative
Morris Shepard Of Texas. who is the SOW
erign banker of the order. Mr.. McKevitt
was formerly the district deputy OF the
order In this city. and was one OF the found
ers OF Woodcraft in the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Each to His Taste.

From the Cleveland Leader.
did you see where the chaplain general
of that aristocratic patriotic society prayed
for all those who have not the same an
cestry as themseivesg,
We'll, that's matter OF taste. Maybe
some people have their own reasons for ac-
cepting the Darwinian theory, but Adam
and Eve are good enough for me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19

Special Cablegram TO The Star.

Special Cablegram 10 The STAR
MANILA. May 19-Gen Ide has decided
not to establish martial law In the Pulu-
jan districts of Samar An additional force
OF scouts and regular troops will be placed
at tho DISPOSAL of Coy. Curry. and Nal Gen.
sistance. 1t Is expected that Gov. Curry
will be able to establish law and order
within six months. A vigorous campaign
win be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Receiyes a Promotion.

Mr. Swepson Earle clerk of the coast
and geodetic survey, has received the ap-
pointment of photographic surveyor Of the
state of Maryland. at a salary of $500, a
new Office just created In that state.
Mr.. Earle will remove from Washington
city at once to Annapolis, Md, where his
office will be located.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Cut by a Ratchet.

Woods F'lemming. a resident of the Con-
duit road, received a painful cut in his
leg yesterday afternoon and was taken to
Freedmen's Hospital for treatment. He
was working In a building near 18th and
streets and feilow-worlrman tossed him
Ratchet He failed to catch the TOOL and
it struck against his leg, infiicting painful
cut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Reported Heir to German Crown
Prince.
Special cablegram 10 The Star

SIeSIAI NAbitkram 70 The Star.
LONDON. May ia news agency dis
patch form Berlin states that the crown
princess was safely delivered of a son yes
terday' me crown princess was the Duchess
Of Mecklenberg-Sc hwerin She was ms rial
to the crown prince June of last wear
The news Is not confirmed from any other
source, and few papers print It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
DIR. Miles NerVine

Is the great specific FOR the nerves, and in bring
ing them back to health never fails to cure all
cases Of Nervousness Seeplessness, Neuralgia,
Headache, Spasms Backache, Muscular witch
ings. st. vitus' Dance. Epilepsy, Stomach Liver
and Kidney troubles.
'fFor 2 years physicians and health resorts failed
TO relieve Of a complication OF stomach, liver
kidney and heart affections. Six bottles of DR..
Miles Nervine cured me-
G. W. ARCHBOLD, Grocer Decatur. Ind.
The first bottle viii benefit IL not, the druggist
will return your money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
OFF for Alfonso's Wedding.
blegram to The Star

HPtCFaI Stdr-
LONDON. May 19.-Frederick W. Whit
ridge of New York. special American am
bassador to the wedding of King Alfanso
and Princess Ena, left London for Madrid
today.
Special Cablegram TO The Star.
PARIS. May 19-Lieut T. s. Grant u
s A, military attache. and Lieut.. Leigh s.
Palmer. u. s. N. naval attache of the
American mission to King Alfonso's we'd
ding. arrived here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Typhoon In Luzon.

Special Cabegram to The STAR
MANILA. May 49, 1880 p. m.-Telegraphic
communication between Manila and all
other points In Luzon Is still interrupted
as result of the typhoon which swept
over the island yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Blaze Hit seaboard,s shops.
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NORFOLK. Va. May l9--The lumber
plant and dry kilns Of the Seaboard line
car shops at the railway terminals In Ports
mouth, Va. were completely destroyed by
FIRE last night. The sheds and kiln being
some distance from the car shops and
terminal round houses these were saved.
The cause OF the fire is yet unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Belmont Parks First Race.

BELMONT PARK, May 19.-First race,
handicap; three-year-olds and up; seven
and half furlongs-Roseben. to 5 and
out, first: Tommy Waddell, to place,
second; CHINA, third. Time, 132 Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Your Nerves

Are the life. the vitality the energy OF your
body
1t Is the nerves that the heart to pulsate,
tho lungs inhale the oxygen the brain to direct
the motion of every organ of the body the stom-
ach 10 digest food the liver TO secrete the BILE,
the kidneys TO filter the blood, and the bowels to
Gerry of the waste.
When the nerves of the stomach become weak
ened or exhausted. Indigestion, Constipation AID
Inflammation result. because the stomach is In
active
This Is true OF all the organs of the body and
proves that TO disease you must strengthen
the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
Guest Of Ambassador Jusserand.

Count Peretti de la Rocca, who is to go
to the City of Mexico as charge in the abb
sence of Mr.. Blomdel, the French minister
to Mexico, is the guest Of Mr.. Jusserand.
the French ambassador at Washington, and
will leave here tonight for Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
IS HOUSES wREcKED.
Premature Explosion Of Dynamite by
Forest Fire.

COBALT, Ont. May 10 Several tons OF
dynamite exploded In the northwestern Sec
ton of the town yesterday. wrecking TWEEN
ty-flve houses and throwing the citizens
into panic for time. A number were
more or less tnjured by flying debris, but
none seriously.
The explosion was caused by a forest
fire igniting the building in which the dy-
Mantle was stored. The shock was terrific
and number Of houses In addition to
those destroyed suffered more or less. the
glass In the windows being shattered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19
The Marblehead Sails for Amapala.

The United States cruiser Marblehead has
left Acapulco. Mexico, for Amapala. In
case of any disorder o nthe isthmus Of Pan
anna in connection with the approaching
elections the Marbiehead will be available
for service on the Panama end Of the canal
ZOn0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. May 19.-MIdshipman
William F. Leland of Troy. Kan. mems
Der of the fourth class, has resigned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-19

Virginia Postmasters Appointed.
The following appointments of fourth-
class postmasters were announced today:
yirginia-Kineaid. Herman d. Jenkins;
j Totaro. Robert F. Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-30
NERVOUS
AND UNSETTLED
Active Months Reach New Low
Levels
SALES WERE 100000 BALES
Weather Reports Showed Heavy Preci-
pltatlon In Some Eeastern Sections
But this Attracted Little
Attention.
SALES WERE 100000 BALES

New York, August 29.-The cotton mar
ket was nervous and unsettled again with
the active months making new low levels
for the season. The close was steady
at net decline of 8 to points. Sales
were estimated at 100000 bales.
The opening was barely steady at a de-
cline of to points in response to lower
cables and very favorable weather in the
south, as reflected by the early map. At
first 1t looked as if some of the recent
buyers for a reaction were inclined to
oppose a decline. but prices gradually
weakened and increased the loss to a
matter of Il to 70 points before midday
with bearish sentiment encouraged by a
private condition report placing the aver
age deterioration in prospect at a little
over per cent 1t also seemed that there
was heavy selling of October and De-
eember account of bull leaders, while
great activity caused rally of or 3
points.
There was a sharp recovery during the
late trading. Southern spot markets were
unchanged to 31-6c lower. Detailed
weather reports showed rather heavy pre-
cipitation In some eastern sections. but
this attracted little attention.
Receipts at the ports oday ,9O6 bales,
against S514 last week and 1853 last year.
For the week $1,000 bales, against 40 ,4lA
last week and $500 last year Today
receipts at New Orleans S31 bales, against
S82 last year and at Houston 27g3 bales,
against 1875 last year
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stocks We're very strong, presumably on
the publication of an unconfirmed report
that the ore deal with the United states
Steel corporation had been formally rati-
fed Great Northern preferred advanced
to the present movement and Northern
Pacific was materially stronger.
The steel issues naturally reflected the
strength of the stock though in lesser
degree. Sales in the first fifteen minutes
were about 225,000 shares, or at the rate
of 100000 for the first hour with Reading
contributing the largest share.
The market quieted before the end or
the first hour, but not before another
drive against Reading sent that stock
lower than half. A recovery was soon
made under the lead of Union Pacific,
which advanced to the highest price of
the week. the movement being again ac-
companied by the now familiar st. Paul
story.
BY noon trading became comparatively
dull with Atchison's new high record
the most noteworthy feature.
The late session showed no marked ten
dency either way until the last hour,
when call loans advanced to per cent.
with a further weakening in exchange OF
$4S3 20. This latter was one of the most
significant features of the day, and gave
rise to fresh rumors of great import Inc
drop in exchange resulted largely from
hoaNY offerings Oh nudHtt btlic W ~
eign banking interests, which speedily
awaited themselves of the furry in call
money. There was general selling of these
bills, and the proceeds were promptly
loaned at the late higher rates. In addi-
ton these same interests advanced con-
siderable sums on a So per cent basis for
ninety day loans Despite the rise in
money the market gathered renewed en-
ergy in the final trading, the feature being
Reading which advanced over points
from the lowest. while Pennsylvania
moved up smartly and the remainder OF
the active group gained point or more.
Trading was very active at the close,
which was strong and generally at the
best price of the day. Exclusive of the
$3.50 900 transferred to Sau Francisco to-
day, the banks have already lost almost
s., 100000 to the sub-treasury for the week.
aside from the free offerings by foreign
bankers. There was no appreciable
change in time money rates.
Bonds were irregular.
Total sales, par value, S3,4S50OO.
United States. bonds were all unchanged
on call.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-30
STRONG UNDERTONE
IN STOCK MARKET
Volume of Supporting Orders
iSLOCal
BANK FAILURE IS LOCAL
Great Northern Preferred Advanced to
Great Northern Preferred Advanced to
the Highest Price Of the Present
Movement and Northern Pa
cific Was Stronger

New York, August 29.-In the face Of
adverse conditions, such as the Philadel-
phia failure and heavier drains on local
financial resources, it must be said that
todays stock market for the greater part
Of the session exhibited an unexpected
strong undertone. This condition was
brought about largely by the heavy vol
ume of supporting orders, with which bus
aness opened, coupled with assurances that
the harm wrought by the closing of the
Philadelphia institution would be almost
entirely local in its effects.
Nevertheless the differences drawn from
4he last event following SO soon after SIM
tlar occurrences. in Boston, Chicago and
elsewhere left a painful impression not
only in conservative quarters but in specu-
iatlve circles as we'll The ease with which
early offerings were taken bespoke SIP
port OF an unusually strong character,
but served to heighten the impression that
the so-ealled big interests have yet a
great deal of stock to market
Pennsylvania and Reading which were
naturally the center of interest by rea-
son of yesterdays happenings, were press
ed for sale In large quantities at the out
set. Pennsylvania scored an Initial gain
but Reading which was under pressure
made a decline. Other conspicuous fea-
lures of the opening were St Paul and
Canadian Pacific, the former selling with
its dividend and rights off. and showing
a gain of almost three points. Canadian
Pacific continued its activity of the previ-
Gus day soon advancing to 1I9, six point
gain, but for more or less patent reason
the rise attracted little attention. The Hill