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An understandable Scene
FOLLOWED within the next ten min

FOLLOWED within the next ten minutes a
L. impossible TO describe. Already the steamer was
settling, and heroism and discipline had begun the
battle with brutal cOwardlce and helpless despair.
John Hvslop can tell little of what passed before
has eyes; his most distinct recollection is of tongue
continuously clicking in a dry mouth. He sax
boat lowered and Immediately swamped: he real
zed that the reason why the second took 50 long
20 launch was because the tackle had become
,ammed. For the rest. i impossible TO find
place in il in any case, for there were women and
Young children who must first be saved. Other
men beside HIM seized lfebelts and flung themselves
INTO the sea; he stood with clicking tongue explain
my 10 himself easy and simple device by use OF
which the tackle Of boats would never become
janrned.
Then, as the vessel urched forward, he found
himself running, and thinking clearly and consecu-
lively as he ran They must have struck on a rock.
Il SO. what rock, Probably the Manacles Judging
10y he time al which the shock occurred for one of
he officers had said a the dinner table that they
gere lust of the Lizard Then II just possible
HAT the boat would not sink after all, but remain
vedged between two of the rocky teeth, or settle
IN ledge long enough 10 enable the feboa from the
nearby station takeoff any who remained on board
As he reached the mainmast TO which instinct
lad driven him he felt he ship going down. Quickly.
Hith the activity of The trained sailor, he ran up
he shrouds halt way 20 the truck. From below
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any messages would be delivered in America An
other eternity passed before the second officer
INJURED Thank Cod" The rim of black was
doubtedlv much higher of the water. Soon
after, they able note how much fart her out
of danger they themselves were.
Then, when free to look in the other
direction, they the lifeboat coming, and soon
they learned that the number of saved which had
been forty-two out of one hundred and ty-one.
now fort y-fve.
Edward Whymper, greatest of Alpine climbers.
has had many escapes from death; but
narrow that by which he missed destruction
in the early DAYS of his career when the Matterhorn
still unconqucred He had arranged for guides
TO accompany him IN attempt TO reach the top.
but obliged to wait for a day until they
were free. In the meantime he determined TO scale
or two of the lower peaks alone. and get good
working knowledge OF the first part of the journey.
Leaving his hotel at Brcul. he assembled to
point where there a rough cabin, spent short
time in adniring he magnificent view then started
to return TO the valley Thinking that the ice
which he carried merely an enCumbranoc. he
detached the head from the stock and left the former
behind him. Very soon. however. he discovered
that the steps which he had cut his way up had
been obliterated by the strong sun, and that 1t
would be necessary others. Still this appeared
to be easy task and he undertook II without The
slightest misgiVing
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came sounds OF floating objects dashed against the
sides-the cries. cursngs, prayers orders-an had
ceased Again the vessel dropped and dropped 50
suddenly and deeply that II with difficult Y
that he kept his head above water
He forced himself to climb higher, and with great
difficulty reached the truck. But now, with no
sudden lurchings. but with a steady and gradual
settling. the Mohegan sank lower and lower. Even
al the truck he overlook him and submerged
him Fighting for his life. he once more got his
head clear and struggled yet a little higher, And
still the relentless flood pursued and overlook him.
This time, as the waters engufed him, he felt a
tremendous pull on his foot. Holding his breath,
he grpped the ratings and dragged himself upward
still another yard, when once more he found HIM
self with head free The strain upon his leg relaxed,
and soon appeared beside his the head OF the
second officer Both were too exhausted 70 speak,
and when a moment later one of the second cabin
passengers fought his way through the three merely
looked the question that each was asking.
Apparently, il only matter OF moments.
and all would be over. Then a new question leapcd
into their eyes; for as culver ran through the
whole vessel and reached far up the mast where they
hung chin deep in the water they knew that the
keel must have struck something-most probably
a ledge OF rock.
The next feW minutes eternity. But the
water rose no more. and it soon possible for
them drag themselves to positions a trle less
uncomfortable.
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Preparing for the Last

ID 1T the ordeal had scarcely begun. Il was now
D only eight O'Clock. and long hours OF darkness
had TO be endured before they could SO much gam
an idea Of their situation. Each hour would be
made up Of sixty minutes, and with the undertow
dragging the ship any minute might bring the
end Through those long black hours they wins
-)ered one to the other. Names and addresses of
loved ones We're exchanged. and messages were re
Deated and over 50 that they might be learned
BY heart. All three brave men, but each whls-
pered though the Presence lowering near might
embrace him and drag him down did he 50 much as
raise his voice.
At last the dawn came and they were able gc
some idea of what had happened. They were wedged
tight on the Manacles. But how tight: What
might be expected at the next tide! Would the
water rise or fall? If il rose
Looking long and earnestly at the rocks against
which the waves We're still beating, they discerned
at spot patch of dark seaweed just above the
normal water mark. Almost simultaneously HysloP
and the second officer called attention to It. No ne
cessity to say much: each of the three knew that II
within the next hour two they should see that
black patch more, there was little likelihood thai
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the rescuers congratu ateS the rescued.
But more often the narrow escape from death Is
something known only to he person who has taken
the first steps into the valley of he shadow and the
few friends TO whom he has related his experience.
John HVslOp. official meaSurer of the New York
Yacht Club. IS known personally 10 many American
yaChtsmen, and al least by name most of the
readers of newspapers Yet not more than half
dozen ntmates ever heard the story OF his struggle
n the borderand.
Let superStltious readers mark that II Friday.
October I ; of the year 1905 that the Mohegan left
Sout hampton for New York Before morning broke
On October II. three-fOurthS of those whose names
we're the ships list had passed from life TO death
At seven O'Clock IN he evening, when the voyage
down the Channel had brought them a point
almost opposite the Lizard, the saloon passengers
dinner, and the Captain just about
ieave the bridge in order loin them. when there
Has a crash forward. To those in the dining saloon
che shock did not appear to be serious and not
The women manifested alarm. But minute later he
vessel struck once more. The Captain appeared al
the door of the saloon and ordered all passengers
deck Immediately
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OCCASIONALLY

OCCASIONALLY sensational rescue
such as that OF Hicks the California
miner or Seufer1 the New York fireman
is accomplished while. practically speak
ing. all the world looks on and applauds
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William M Starr. born October IA. 1907.
and now in perfect health. this 14th Of
October. 1907"
Loud applause followed the presentation
Of the picture. and DR.. Starr bowed In
response to the reclamation.
Response by President Nailor.
President Nailor accepted the portrait on
behalf of the association.
y am not so gifted in forensic oratory
as our friend Warner he said. but I
can say that when / look about me at
these venerable and beloved faces 1t
makes me feel proud indeed that 1 have
been elected your president In receiving
this picture l do 1t in the name Of the
Oldest Inhabitants Association There Is
not such another organization in the civil
lied world. Mr.. Warner spoke of the
Starr during his lifetime To me it seems
that the world Is even now but on the
threshold of achievement. The boosted
four days to Europe will be reduced. as
the old '2.4O on the plank road which we
all remember. was cut down to minutes
II that was done with horses what cannot
be done by mechanical means?
1T Is said that our country dominates
the world. Why should 1t not? Our coun-
try! Our country Is the greatest n Gods
globe, and all the world recOgni~- the
fact. This Is not Jingoism. but Cold re-
atty. had some newspaper clippings to
read to you, but Mr.. Warner got ahead Of
me and read those which had selected:
but even with those distracted. can add
that it Is rarely given to u man to reach
the age of 100 and remain in possession Of
all his faculties God grant that we may
all do so and be useful members of So
aietx. ~ / look about me see the man
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who have made Washington and have
helped to make 1t the finest city In the
world.
'In conclusion I congratulate DIR. Starr
on his one hundredth anniversary and &C
cept the gift of his portrait, which will
have an honored place on the walls of our
rooms.
Gift Of q Cane.
President Nailor resumed his seat for a
moment, and then rose to present to DR..
Starr a gift from the association.
Il address you again. he said. "for the
pleasant privilege of presenting to DR..
Starr memento of this occasion-not
that he needs it. but as Il souvenir to
revive memories Of this reception In
the name of the Oldest Inhabitants l pre-
sent DR.. Starr with this gold-headed cane
which may be prop to him when he be-
comes Old
Taking the cane from the hand of the
president. DIR. Starr rosa and waved his
hands to the assembly.
On the head of the cane is engraved:
"Dr. William M; Starr. from the Asso-.
citation of the Oldest Inhabitants Of
Washington. d. c., October IA. 1SO7--Oc-
tober IA. 1907" And in the center of the
Inscription there Is a star.
The following poem was then read by
Henry n. Copp:
':The Old House."
Once more hail my natal day.
stu In this tenement of clay,
With many favofs bIest:
And He who put the structure here
o1f H REep should 1t u t anoihf It y ses
Long has it stood. midst snow and rain,
While many stronger fell;
>. The reAaon why We cannot tell.
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adversely. but he has always looked on
the bright side OF things.
Golden Afternoon Of Life.

adversely. but he has always looked on
the bright side of things.
Golden Afternoon Of Life.
HE reminds me OF the optimist who ir
ritated his friends by invariably hunting
out the silver lining to his cloud. Once,
when this man had both feet cut OF his
friends put their heads together and whis-
pered that now Jim would be without
consolation. But when they went to him
and commiserated him his missing
members Jim perked up and said, L don't
know but what it's just as well they're
gone. Them feet was always cold
DIR Starr Is dwelling in the golden
afternoon OF his life. and he may look for
ward to more years on the earth. His
family record is amazing His father
lived to be 1O3 years of age, his grand
father to Jos and his great-grandfather to
the age of LA. / have investigated no
farther back. but I have no doubt that
the age limit keeps increasing away back
to Methuselah.
DIR. Starr has always taken calm
view of life. 1t is philosophy not to worry.
and he has never done anything too
much Even in his boyhoOd he says that
he never walked or ran as fast as he
could. He never ate as much as he could.
and in everything always stopped on the
hither edge. He has eschewed alcoholic
drinks and has never used tobacco. AL
though a physician. he has abstained from
the use Of medicine, pills being strangers
to his stomach, and he says, at the age
of 100, i am thankful to be living, in
stead Of lying dead
ION his behalf now present to the As
ISOLATION OF the Oldest Inhabitants of the
District Of Columbia this portrait OF the
doctor, bearing this Inscription: DE.
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HOST At LUNCHEON
100 YEARS OF AGE
Dr.. Starr Entertains the Old
est inhabitants.
EXCHANGE OF PRESENTS
Addresses by B. H. Warner, Allison
Nailor and Others.
HENRY N. COPP READS POEM
Reference to Engagement With
President of the United States
January l Next.

DIR. William NJ. Starr reached the CEN
fury mile stone OF his life yesterday, and
10 mark the occasion he entertained the
Association OF Oldest Inhabitants OF the
District OF Columbia at luncheon in the
banquet room of the Queen cafe, corner
OF 9TH and G streets. Speeches were made
congratulating DIR. Starr on having
reached his hundredth year without hav-
ing lost the faculties that help to make
life enjoyable, a portrait OF himself was
presented by the newly fedged centena-
rian to the association. which. in turn.
gave him a gold-headed cane-"not to lean
upon. but as souvenir"
1t was recalled that DR.. Starr had made
an engagement with the President, last
New Year day. to visit Mr.. Roosevelt at
the White House. January l next. when.
the President promised. a special occa-
sion should be made OF the meeting. DIR.
Starr said at that time that there was
absolutely nothing TO prevent his keeping
the appointment. and he is now counting
the weeks to come before he Is to find out
what surprise the chief executive has in
store for him.
Receives Guests and Congratulations
Members OF the Association of the Old
est Inhabitants began to assemble in the
upper room of the cafe soon after l o clock
yesterday afternoon. DR.. Starr was on
hand TO receive his guests and their con-
eratulations Venerable he was, TO be
sure but as far as appearance went he
belied his freshly won honors as cen
tenarlan He did not look the part at
all One might have put him down for
eighty. and hale and hearty eighty. at
that but from mere ocular evidence the
hundreds years statement would not have
been accepted The hosts silver beard
and black skull cap gave him the appear
ance, In the dimly lighted room. of a
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Court Funds in Porto Rico.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
SAN Juan. P. R. October 15.-There Is
clash no, ween the federal court authori-
ties and the insular government. the for
mer refusing to comply with the insular
law regarding the disbursement of public
funds The insular government holds that
the federal court expenses are different In
character from those OF other federal tri-
bunals, and that therefore the court must
submit to the local disbursing laws No
salaries or fees have been paid snce July
1. and Judge Bernard 8. Rodey OF the
United States district court threatens
mandamus proceedings. He has cabled to
Secretary Bonaparte what he intends
to do.
The case was submitted once before to
the Department of Justice, but no do
cision has been rendered yet
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But what to US seems mystery
The Builder knows full well.

The Builder knows full well.
But now tits weather worn and old:
The summers heat and winters cold
Pierce through the walls and roof;
IT'S like garment so worn out
To mend there seems no whereaDout,
So gone is warp and WOOL
The tottering pillars. too, are weak.
The dear old house Its hinges creak
The windows. too. are dim;
For looking darkly through glass
We catch a cheerful gleam
Reason and nature tell us all
This shattered frame ere long must fall.
When. where how is all unknown;
We leave 1t to the Architect.
And trust His wisdom to direct
The taking Of 1t down.
And when you see 1t prostrate lie.
Let not a tear bedim the eye,
The tenant is not here:
For Just beyond lIfe's little space
He's found q sweet. a resting place.
No more to date bis years
And though he walks with you no more,
The world will move Just as before,
IT'S meet it should be so.
Let each his house In order set.
That he may leave without regret
Whenever called to go.
Gen. Wilson Speaks.
Cries of Wilson. Wilson" finally
brought Gen. John NJ Wilson to his feet.
The general said that calls for speech
were not always unanimous. and that
this demand for him reminded him of the
Sunday school superintendent who intro
duced to the children visiting preacher
with the remark that he knew the schol-
ars were anxious to hear him.
The preacher rubbed his hands and be-
gan: My dear children. I am so glad
that have a chance to talk to you and
that you want to hear me. Won't some
one Of you suggest what I shall saw
There was silence for a moment. but al
row held up her hand. What shall
say. sweet child?" asked the preacher
Then from the infantile lips came the
thunderbolt: ''Thay amen and thit
down." The general congratulated Pr
affection of the association.
THE rose shall fade" said Gen. Wilson
1.-The lily droop, the shamrock die. but
the stars, thank God, shall endure for
ever"
Request for Theology.
DR.. Wallace Radcliffe then rose. in re
Spouse to a request from Mr.. Warner to
inject a little theology into the procee d
ings.
II am glad Of this opportunity. Dr.
Radcliffe said ito congratulate DR.. Starr
He s a living example of the text one
star differeth from another In glory.
He Is not a shooting star. He seems tC
be more Of a fixed star. Among other
important events that he has witnessed
in his lifetime every one has neglected tt
me ntion that which Is Of the greatest i'm
portance-the birth. christening. boyhood
youth. growth and manhood or b. n
Warner. There hardly seems need tc
inject any theology into these proceed
ings, for 1t Is here a,re ady. The occa'
sion itself gives inspiration. long life
Is promised to those who do good. Or
Starr has done good and is reaping MS
reward"
John Mccarthy then rose and told OF
a call which he and DIR. Starr had made
upon the President last New Year day
when Mr. Roosevelt had the line OF guests
halted SO that he could talk with the
doctor.
"The President" Mr.. Mccarthy said
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invited DR.. Starr to be sure and come
to the reception next New Year day. and
promised to make an occasion Of 1t.
though he said that the nature of the oc-
casion would be a surprise. The doctor
said that there was absolutely no reason
why he could not come. and that he
would be sure to keep the engagement.
So he is waiting for the LIST of next jan
uary."
After The Stars photographer had taken
a fiashlight picture of the gathering the
meeting was adjourned and Dr. Starr was
escorted to his home. The portrait which
he presented to the association Is on ex-
hibition In the window Of E. F. Droop &
Sons music store, 92J Pennsylvania ave-
nue..
Names of Those Present.
Those present at the luncheon We're:
Joseph I. Keefer. A. s. Tabor. William r.
Palmer Henry N. Copp, John Walker.
William Coleman, l.. p. Seibold. Sebastian
Bauer, Maj. George A. Armes. A. w. kel-
ley Allison Nailor. jr.. Benjamin Reiss,
Rev. DIR. Wallace Radcliffe. w. III. Fuss,
Joseph c. s. Burger. B. II. Warner. An
thony Geiger Gen. John NJ. Wilson. WILL
liam r. Smith, DR.. B. w. Sunny, B. F.
Klopfer. George w. Harvey. Bryson TIL
ley, w. H. Dennis. John ]. Georges, VIII
liam j. Green. George w. Driver. ]. T.
Chancey, j. d. Cathell. J. Talbert.
Thomas Williams. C. B. Smith. George
Williams, H. NJ. Dillinger. d. Allen. Gil
bert Thompson. L. T. McNerhany, c. f.
Sutherland w. c. Fisher, w. A. Linton,
s. NJ Thorne, Patrick Cleary. Fred u.
Calver H. NJ Dillinger, J. Entwistle. W.
H. Singleton. James Croggon. F: w. Pill
ing. T. V. Noonan. j. Crossfield. "A; NJ.
Layton, F. P McDermOtt, Nicholas Wat
kins, William A. Clark. Edward Shaw,
Harry o. Hail. Samuel f: Lewis John
McKenney, George NJ. Wilmer, Edwin
Campbell B. F. Larcombe. ]. Fratse
Richard, Silas Boyce. James p: Tolman.
w. w. Chambers. John n. Walker. MAJ.
Gilbert~ Thompson, Robert f. smith.
Philip \. O'Bryon. William q. Gallant.
George w. Donaldson James G. Kent
William B. Britain. II. b. Cotton. Chas.
Shambaugh, r. f. Smith. James Laskey.
n. X. Willard. Jacob Viehmeyer. James
Johnson, W. w. Chambers. William r.
Brown G. Thomas Brown, w. II. Braund.
". G. Duckey. Harvey v. Cotton. Albert
Grupe and d. T. Cissel.
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October Sale Prices Are Low

Remnant prices making this sale of surprising
importance There's something about that has
particular charm for buyer There's why could
be sold low and we're stretching point quote you the
lowest price put like goods In most instances
you're familiar with regular prices and judge that for
Yourself
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