The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-31

Washington, Jan 30-Farewell to
President Roosevelt and Vice Presl-
dent FaiTbanks-in their official capa-
city-was said 10 them tonight b. the
famous Gridiron club Of Washington
ncwspapermen. The occasion was the
annual winter dinner of the club. In
all there were nearly 200 guests and
as is always the case. the roll includes
many names that figure consplcuously
in the hall OF fame. Ambassadors.
justices Of the supreme court OF the
United States, cabinet officials. SEN
ators, representatives editors, publish
ers and men Of affairs generally were
in the gathering.
1t was far from sad affair, al
though the occasion was of farewell
nature. Grldiron dinners never are
sad. AS the president and vice presl-
dent were the guests Of honor so they
came In for an equal prominence In
the fun of the evening While they
were the butt of many of the jokes and
skits. there was every evidence that
they enjoyed the entertainment as
much as did the rest when the jests
were extreme and at others.
its effect on the club. AS the souvenir
"H.2-0" illustrated gridlron almanacs,
published by the GTidiron Water Wa
gon Press" Between IT'S covers, thore
was no remedy given for Ills Of states
men, journalists, real newspapermen.
molly-coddles. malefactors OF great
wealth. other than plain 'H-2-0.
IL. Al
formed the center Of the signs OF the
Zodiac. while the entire production
was marked as forwarded TO congress
as special message No, 23232323232S."
The guests observed particularly
that the total eclipse al the year rs
due in March, and will be viewed
with interest by the United States.
Africa and Oyster Bay
a list Of forecasts for every day was
given in one section of the almanac.
but tho representations did not OK
tend beyond March 4. The reason for
this, II was explained, was that after
the fourth of March. there is no tell
ing what will happen"
For the convenience OF the guests
notice stated that gentlemen men
toned" for the Taft cabinet will
march in procession at the Inaugural
tion, forming division %, under vii
liam Loeb. Jr., who has been men
toned" most frequently" But all the
wit was not in that almanac, as
megaphone man announced bulletins
from the Great battle" This great
battle, advertised on hand bills scat.
tered through the banquet room.
proved to be a fight between President
Roosevelt and congress.
The inauguration of Henry Hall,
correspondent Of the Pittsburg Chron'
icle-Telegraph. as president Of the club
afforded the retiring presidept.-James
Henry, Of the Philadelphia Press. an
opportunity TO give the new official
some instructions The new president
took the oath with his left arm raised
and two fingers crossed. swearing that
he would keep the Ananias club in a
Hourlshing condition. ride 9S miles A
,lav and keep congress on It's reserva.
tion.
When Jewell II. Aubrerc, correspon-
dent Of the ST Louis Globe Democrat.
made his appearance for initiation, he
produced an invitation from the presi-
dent of the Ananias club. He was
told of his mistake. but he insisted
that the room was packed with mem
bers of the Ananias club.
The dinner was we'll advanced when
suddenly the lights went out leaving
the room in darkness, and TO the ac.
compartment of a weird piano air,
there was a shuttle of feet and in
rhythm came n sibilant and myster
ious "shsh-sh" The secret service
sleuths were approaching One OF
their number. Blinkcrton. explained
that the sleuths were trying 10 find
out what congressman did with their
$500 a year. Chief Bilkie admitted
that he had detected no counterfelters.
but added that he had discovered n
few four-nushers The sleuths then
sang their repertoire including a song
about sleuthing In general and White
House sleuthlng in particular Fin
ally the squadron separated. one go-
Ing out TO protect the letter boxes in
order TO keep Senator Tillman from
Thanking a grand plano"
At another stage OF the Inner, nm
interruption was made To revise tho
tariff Representative Serene Page
o. New York. John Dalzell Of Pennsyl
Nania, and Champ Clark OF Missouri.
were discovered seated at table An.
nouncement was made that the house
eommittee on ways and means was In
eSSlon 10 hear evidence concerning
.o nrlffs and God save the United
o'ales.' added the herald
me climax of Andrew Carnegie's
'sutnony came when he demanded 10
NOV NOV what reason there was for u
arm oil steel. now that he hal gone
ue ,, o' business The music,as attrac-
se ss usual. reached its elimination
nnen quartette OF members told Vice
n.eslaent Fairbanks in song. that In
e e,nb's memory his tall form was
'a - londly living. The chorus Joined
pan,g uelng to the time of "on the
Banks OF the Wabash
'"o cocktails. they are Growing