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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
TWO RAILROAD STRIKES.
Both OF which Are Very Likely to Spread
One of Considerable
Duration.

MaishalltOwn, Ia, Dec. %. - The
strike OF the switchmen OF the Iowa
Central railroad threatens TO spread
beyond Marshalltown. 1t was thought
at first that the COMPANY would grant
the increase of 4 cents asked by the
strikers. but the company so far has
done nothing. The switchmen say they
will call for sympathetic strike in
Albert Lea, OskalOosa, Monmouth and
Peoria.
Switchmen at Albert Lea already re-
fuse to handle any Iowa Central ears,
and. it is said. that the switchmen
i'm the other towns will do the same
when requested. Freight traffic is at
n standstilI here. No trains have gone
cut for two days, and the yards are
congcSted. \ coal famine is threat
ened, as the Iowa Central hauls 30 per
cent. of the coal used here. The Iowa
Soldiers Home has coal enough for
only day and half.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
Blizzard Adds to Horror.

Exposure to the raging blizzard
added to the horror and suffering.
The wreck caught fire. but by heroic
work the uniniured passengers sue
ceeded in subduing the flames.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27

Washington. Dec. 27.-The powers
have agreed to leave the Venezuelan
embroglio 10 The Hague tribunal Notes
were received from all of them. in
Guiding Venezuela. President ROose-
Velt and all of the officials here feel
greatly relieved. The cabinet met ear
ly yesterday and the notes from the
powers were read The Venezuelan
question was the principal and prac-
ticalIy the only topic of general con-
Germ under consideration. Secretary
Hay presented the net results of his ca
bic correspondence with the govern
ment at London. Berlin, Rome and
Caracas. In accordance with the sug-
gestiOn made several days ago by
President Roosevelt President Castro,
of Venezuela. was reported to have
agreed TO submit the differences to the
arbitration of the tribunal at The
Hague
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
COMMANDER sEArox SCHROEDER

year We're in round numbers $4,000
and the expenditures $5T, 600 leaving
n balance of $1,000. which. however.
is a decrease of over $4,000 in the
cash balance for the preceding year.
This loss is due largely to the uneX-
pected expenses incident TO the estab-
lishment of the leper colony and the
decrease of over $4,000 in import du-
ties
Exports and Imports Nearly Balance.
Commander Schroeder reports that it
has been deemed prudent to stop all
work of public Improvement until fur
ther appropriations are made. The
value of the exports and imports dur
ing the year have been respectively
$33.549 and $3J.165. The exports con-
sisted almost entirely of Mexican dol
lars. Not Il pound of copra has been eX-
ported, and neither cacao nor coffee has
been produced in sufficient quantities
to supply the home market, owing to
the slow recovery from the effects of
the Surricane of 1900. The governor
suggests that il would he a great boon
if the department of agriculture would
establish an experimental station in
the island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
OTHER WRECKS ON THE ROAD.
Three TraInmen Are Killed on the Illinois
Central.

Louisville, Dec. 27.-In a collision
between passenger train and a work
train on the Illinois Central today
three trainmen were killed and two
in iured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
CHARLES ]. McCUBBIN.
Was Wen-Known Business Man and
Had MANY Friends

Mr.. Charles ]. McCub5in. president of the
Charles ]. McCubbin Company, at 42} 10th
street northwest who died yesterday morn
ing, was a native of Montreal Canada and
was forty-five years old. Mr.. McCubbin
came TO this country when young, settling
in Baltimore. where he secured employ
ment under the James Robertson Company
engaged in the sheet lead shot and plumb
ing supplies business.
He continued his connection with that
company for a number of years. becoming
one of it's most trusted employees. In 1889
he came to tbs city as the manager of a
branch house of the Henry McShans Man
ufacturing Company of Baltimore. In 1895
this branch store of the McShane Company
was sold to company. at the head of
which was Mr.. McCubbin Mr.. McCubbin
was continuously president Of the company.
MIR. AcCubbin was man of many ster-
ling qualities. and leaves host of friends
IN all walks Of life in this city He was
known practically all over the country.
He was prominently identified IN Masonic
circles, being member of st. John s
Lodge. No. L: Lafayette Chapter. No .;
De Molay Commandery, No 4, and Mystic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18

by these and similar abuses. Age will work
Its changes In mans taste Age will dull
the edge without any aid whatever from
these other deteriorating influences and
hence the use of these little luxuries only
teno 10 aggravate the decline in the sensi-
tiVeness of ones taste. Because of this con-
dltion We often hear old age mumbling re-
gretfully about the passing of the tenderer
years.
There are many frivolous little things IN
the chiid-life which one would like to recall
just for the sake of dreaming again while
wrapped in the gentler surroundings of in
necence and unquestiorfng credulity But
THESE little nothings are not material as
the sense of taste. Ones life depends upon
the things which tickle the palate, yet in
the whirl of time one must reach that pe-
riod when 'Sicilian dainties will not tickle
the palate nor birds and harps bring back
sleep II one could but eat with the child 8
enthusiasm and relish. how different the
world would seem. But the impairment OF
taste Is one of the penalties of age. a sort
OF tribute which nature exacts for the grant
of long life, so guess one should feel conn
pensated In the end"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
LUMBER SPECIFICATIONS.
superintendent Simms Recommends
Some Concessions.

the District Commissioners have received
and approved report from r. D. Simms
superintendent of property, relative to the
protest of the lumber dealers. repre- scented
by the committee consisting of Messrs. r
W. Smith. ". T. Galliher and Thomas R.
Riley, against the specidcati lions for lunbet
as issued by the Commissioners under date
of April o 1892. The dealers declared the
specifications were too severe, and asked
that the requirements as laid down by the
Navy Department be followed. Superin-
terdent Simms recommends some conces-
sions, saying:
The attention of the Commissioners is
directed to the fact that the lumber specl-
fCations to which exception has been taken
by the local dealers were simply elabora-
tons upon specifications used in previous
years by the District. and differing from
the former in that sizes and quality of GER
tain special white pine and yellow pine
were more exactly stated than previously.
The said kinds of lumber had been pur-
chased in former years by the District from
local dealers. but in view of the frequent
contentious raised by two who had con-
tracts with the District during the fiscal
year 1892 it appeared that by adopting a
more exact and definite description of the
said kinds of lumber required that the bid
der would be able to bid more INTEL gently
perhaps, than under former schedules
which were mere general in their terms
the material. such had been of frequent
occurrence during the past fiscal year, would
thereby be avoided
This office also went upon the assump-
ton that the very best of any material in
a known manufactured size should be pur
Chasable provided the price asked by the
seller be paid. and 1t is not entirely clear
TO this office why such purchases are not
practicable, although the local dealers claim
that the rules governing purchases by them
from the wholesalers will not admit Of the
buying of the exact and special sizes and
in quantities specified and of qualities Of
certain lumber called for in the specifica-
tons of April q.
Admitting that there may be difficulties
pertaining 10 the delivery of the higher
grades of lumber referred to in small guam
titles from time to time during the year. as
has been done in the past it is believed that
perhaps purchases of such lumber in large
quantities delivered at a central point of
delivery instead of at various scattered To-
cations can be made more feasible and at
some saving i'll cost to the district, Sched-
ule 81 is so prepared as TO provide for a
quotation of price by bidders on the deliv-
cry of this material in bulk, in manner
stated"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
ENGLISH ARMY DRILL.
Veterans From Africa Put Through
the Old Routine Anew.
From the London Truth.

From the London Truth.... -.
One cannot help being sorry for men VINO,
after serving through the campaign IN
South Africa. are for one reason or another
sent to India instead tof England. At home
they would at once get a long furlough and
have the best of good ffmes with their
friends. There is noochaifee of this IN In
dia. though it is rather surprising that no
attempt should have been made In that
country to do something for soldiers COM
ing there after year or two in the heid.
So far from this. however. matters seem
in some cases to have been made as I'M
pleasant for them as possible. About 1oo
men Of one regiment were recently trans
ferred to the sister battalion in India TO re-
place corresponding number sent to south
Africa and one of them relates how On
their arrival they were required to parade
for an hour and three-quarters in the morn
Ing and an extra hour in'the evening tSat-
urday evening included. perform the man
uat and bayonet ~exercises. and be drilled
like a squad of recruits. It does not give
very favorable impression Of the amount OF
intelligence prevailing in the Indian army
Wnen seasoned soldiers who have had up
waro OF two years hard fighting in south
Africa are made to waste their time at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
TRADE WITH SOUTH AFRICA
With the Coming of Peace 1t Will
Greatly Increase.

report treating in an interesting u-a,,
OF the commercial situation in South Africa
which prevails as result OF the declara-
tloa Of peace was made public at the State
Department today. The report Is from,
United states Consul General Bisham. at
Cape Town. and is dated May 2s.
TIE consul general says that all enter
prises will be started anew and that II,
Will not be possible to get goods fnto tho
Interior fast enough to meet the demand
that will arise Farm houses in the Trans
wal and the Orange River Colony which
have had their matched roofs burned n1,,st
nave new ones. farmers must purchase new
agricultural implements. vehicles harness
and food for man and beast, and EYER,
store VIII have 10 be restocked
AL nations. SAYS Mr.. Bigham are
awaiting this coming trade and are pre-
parirS FOR II by establishing direct lines of
ocean transpOrta tion-that is all nations
except the United States. which. barring an
occasional freight steamer has no direct
communication with Cape Colony The
onited states. he continues, ships to South
Africa more than twice as much goods a :
any ptAer country. except Great Britain
Ire immense amount OF material REQUIRED
10 carry on the war which we have been
senuliS 10 South Africa. saws the consul
general. has accounted for much of our in
creased trade, but he points out that This
trade vii! cease now that the war has
From the beginning OF hostilities I'M 70
Apfh g. isre says the report. the United
States has furnished 2uI COZ horses 90
mules for service in the British ARM. 49,
vast amount OF grain. hay, meat and
other articles The consul general 90
miis that. until there is a different rna,hol,
OF farming in South Africa the colntr,, Vii
never be able to raise nearly enouSh =.
supply its wants. but he says that whom
there is no longer a demand for army s,,r-
plies from the United States our in,nnrts
Into South Africa will probably decrease To
their normal volume. or nearly so. ~
{ As British subjects will have a great vuar
debt to pay. says Mr.. Bisham. they very
naturally think that the trade of South
Africa belongs to them, and will leave
nothing undone to retain II. We cannot
always depend solely on the superior quail
ity OF our goods: greater effort on our par,
Is necessary.
Our grain. our flour, our meat must
compete with that produced by the Argen-
Gne republic. New Zealand or Australia
rev Zealand timber Is certainly as good as
ours and the premier of that colony
tN.caaro seldom. in speech IN this city yes
sSsaoey. said that his people proposed to
enoie this trade in the future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
ANOTHER CANDIDATE.
Gen. Stewart of Pennsylvania Endorsed
for G. A. r. Commander.

A. headquarters this morning the circular
letter concerning the Pennsylvania candi-
date for commauder-in-chief of the Grand
Army Of the Republic was received. The
candidate OF the keystone G. A R Is T J.
Stewart The circular speaks in highest
praise of Candidate Stewards service TO the
Grand Army OF the Republic. He is past
commander of the Department OF Pennsyl-
v17:a. and has been adjutant general three
times He has also held many offices in
civ. life General Stewart was a candidate
for commander iu-chi5f last year before the
eEcdmpnent at Cleveland. but an accident
prevented his appea airing before the en-
cafnpfn"nt- His candidacy is indorsed by
Past Commanders-in-chie Robert b.
Beath. Louis Wagner and j. p S Goblin
an OF whom are Penrsylvanians and all
having me military records. il is said The
circular has also the Endorsement OF six
past department commanders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
SAKS AND COMPANY, Pa Ave. and 9th SIT.
barrack-square exercises which are rap

barrack-square exercises which are rap
idly becoming obsolete.
The following extract from a soldiers
letter on this subject Is worthy of notice:
AFTER the experience that has been
gained in South Africa one would think
that common sense would at last begin to
play part in the instruction of a soldier;
but one finds some regiments still sticking
to the ideas that were in vogue twenty
years ago. One Of our instructors on pa
rade the other day, when dressing the
squad, after giving the command. Eyes
'front.'" called out, "As you were. That
won't do. When you turn your head and
eyes to the front 1 want to hear your eyes
click in the sockets. No slovenly work in
this battalion"
It is some comfort to know that there
has just been a change Of command in the
battalion where this shining light is giving
instruction, and that the new commanding
officer comes straight from South Africa.
He will probably have learned In that coun-
try that successful soldering depends upon
something very different from making your
eyes click in the sockets when you turn
them to the front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
SENSE OF TASTE.
Advanced Age Impairs Ones Ability
to Enjoy Things.
From the New Orleans Times Democrat

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
Il have often heard old men and old wo-
men wish for a return of the younger days
so they could enter into the lighter enjoy
ments Of the child life" said man whose
hair has just begun to frost, land L have
now reached that period when 1 can appre-
ciate the wish to the fullest. There is a
curious thing about the change which takes
place in ones taste as the years roll by,
and while l have read some little specula-
ton on the subject have never seen any,
thing like an elaborate discussion of it.
Things do not taste as well somehow to the
man or woman grown old as they do to the
child. The palate loses somewhat of its SEN
sitiyeness While the taste-and am speak
ing OF the sense of taste in its strictest
meaning-may become cultivated along GER
tain lines in the maturer years Of hfe, it Is
nevertheless not quite as delicate and as
discriminating as 1t was In the earlier years
The impairment Is more marked In some
persons than in others because Of certain
abuses hike the excessive use OF tobacco.
strong drink and things of that sort In
my own case know that tobacco, chewing
ana smoking. has had much to do with the
deadened condition of my taste. Tobacco
dulls the taste more than anything else. In
my judgment. 1 have found It 30 in my
own case. What eat now must be highly
Favored. else 1t Is fiat and tasteiess. The
sense OF taste In the child b not damaged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18

Shrine. He was also member of the
Elks- The services at the grave will be
conducted under the auspices of the Ma
sonic fraternity.
Mr.. McCubbin leaves a widow and six
children His wife was formerly Miss Eva
Carr of Baltimore. The children are John
Carr McCubbn. Lance Carr McCubbn
Mary Carr McCubbin. Charles Carr Nc
Cubbin, Elsie Carr McCubbin and Helen
Carr MCCubbin
The funeral will take place at 1 O. clock
tomorrow afternoon from the family resi-
dence a Chevy Chase, Md. the Rev. DR..
Childs officiat ting, at whose church Mr.. Nc
Cubbin worshiped- Interment Will be made
al Rock Creek cemete
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
Fined for Disorderly Conduct.

Samuel Elwood. an employee of the gov
ernment printing office. was a defendant
in the Police Court today on charges OF
assault and disorderly conduct. Judge
Kimball adjudged him guilty Of the latter
charge and made an assessment of $40,
which was paid.
1t was alleged that Elwood had assaulted
Mounted Sergeant Piemmons near 5th and
streets northeast yesterday afternoon
several witnesses were examined for the
government and defense The defenda MT
and his witnesses claimed the officer, after
telling the man to move on" struck Ell
wood several heavy blows In the face,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
Released on Personal Bond.

Albert Lambeth, letter carrier, was re-
leased on his personal bonds by Police Judge
Kimbal today, after having a hearing on a
charge of assault. Mrs Mary jaeger whe
resides near 11th and E streets northwest
recited that Lambeth called at her house
last night and knocked on the front door
and when she went to the door he struck
her on the arm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
It Wouldn't Work.
From the Chicago Post.

From the Chicago Post.
Il found" said the man who frequents
the races. that I seemed to win every
second day. so made up my mind to take
fresh start and bet only every second
day"
And how did you come outf'
well, I think I must have started the
scheme the wrong day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
Fell to the Basement.

Frank Mann. forty-nire years old. living
at 1881 9th street northwest, fell from the
first floor to the basement Of a new build
ing in Willard street northwest, between
nth and nth streets. about o'clock this
morning. He was injured about the head.
shoulders and hips. The injured man was
removed to his home after he had received
treatment at Garfield Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18

Michael Griffin, resident Of 9th street
southeast. paid fne of IS In the Police
Court today, having been convicted on a
charge of disorderly conduct. Mrs. Mary
L. Morris. his next-door neighbor, COM
planned that Griffin INDUCED In disorder In
the alley in the rear Of their homes last
evening. Griffin is employed at the navy
gard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
Anti-Smoke Law Case.

Nicholas Auth forfeited collateralS
amounting to $50 in the Police Court today.
1t was alleged that he violated the pro-
visions of the anti-smoke law at his place
of business near 9TH street and Virginia
avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
Proposal Accepted.

The proposal Of L. E. Smoot to furnish
the District of Columbia for use at the
bathing beach 800 cubic yards, more or
less. of clean river sand. and deliver In
scow loads as the advisory committee of
the bathing beach may direct, at As cents
. cubic yard has been accepted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18

''Thoroughbreds." new serial story
starts in tomorrow's Star,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
Gov. Dole a Poor Politician.

This VIII be a campaign cry of the home
rulers. II is another sample of Governor
Dole's poor abilities as n politician. for It
Will certainly rally natives to the home rule
standard II is supposed to mean taking
the franchise away from many native Ha-
waid-s Nothing that the governor could
have said would have done more 10 hurt
the republican party vote in Hawaii, as far
as the immediate future is concerned. II is
DOIe's opinion. however. and he but fol-
lowed his habit in coming out with 1t. 1t
was his opinion when Congress was wras-
Ting with the problem Of providing form
o. government for Hawaii and he advised
then further cduca tiUnal qualifications for
the suffrage than mere ability TO read and
writ English or Hawaiian. Had his ad-
vice been followed the legislative fiasGo of
last spring could never have occurred. Ha-
waiiIE affairs would be on a prosperous
basis row far as government finances
are concerned and much Of the political tur-
MOL that bothered Mckinley and his cabi-
net before it began to trouble Roosevelt
ard his advisers would have been avoided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
Judge Humphreys Eliminated
From Congressional Race.
NEVER A CANDIDATE
HIS FRIENDS, HOWEVER, INSIST.
ED HE WAS.
Home Rule Party Making Campaign
Capital of Governor Dole's
Political Blunders
of The Evening Star.

SfcFiai correspondence OF The Evening Star
HONOLULU. July 3. 1902.
The political situation in Hawaii has
somewhat cleared during the past few days
and it begins to he possible to see what sort
OF a campaign the islands are TO have In
the first place. Judge A s. Humphreys has
been practically eliminated as a possible
candidate for delegate to Congress by the
primary election IN his home precinct. in
which he was defeated for president of the
precinct club by a vote of 104 to g.
Humphreys has never indicated that he
was would be a candidate In fact he
has persistently declared that he had no
intention of leaving the bench. but intended
TO serve out his term and ask for another
term. In spite Of these declarations, how
ever. it has been constantly whispered ION
the inside" that ne was laying wires to get
a nomination. and when his name was put
up for the presidency of the precinct club
OF the third precinct of the fourth district
II was stated that this was the beginning
of his campaign The other candidate,
Mark =. Robinson. is another republican
who Is mentioned for delegate. Humphreys
dill rot make any fight for the position and
R1hirS0U's supporters did but the result
was such an overwhelming defeat-104 10
that il is now thought that the Judge. If
he ever did intend To run for Congress, will
abandon the idea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-18
Home Rule Movement.

Another factor operating to clear the at
mOsphere is a home rule circular. opening
the campaign on behalf of the home rule
party. 1t was issued by the Organiza ton
committee Of the home rulers and is largely
al attack on Governor Dole. 1t shows that
the coming campaign is to be like the last.
in one important respect at least-the ma
tiveS are To continue the anu-Dole cry.
In the circular just issued reference is
made 10 the action of President Roosevelt
In sustaining the governor as closing the
first chapter OF the controversy that has
been going on in Hawaii since the first ter
rft0Tial lcgisla tuTa met The beginning Of
the second chapter. according to the home
rulers is what took place when Governor
Dole was before the House committee
territories. and in discussing changes that
might be properly made in the organic act
of Hawaii he said. The franchise should
be restricted 50 to make the restriction
end L-.E-.r1l tn. a sia tins :.