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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
President Bones Address.

The Gridiron Club celebrates tonight
its silver anniversary" said Scott c.
Bone, the clubs new president, in well
coming the guests. Born of good-felow-
snip, il thrives on good-fellowship. II has
touched elbows with nation builders,
cllnked glasses with the great of all
climes and made merry with the anointed
cf the Lord
1T has seen administrations come and
so. II has seen statesmen rise and fall.
1t reyels and has ever reyeled in the pass
ing show. bur with good feeling and good
fellowship toward all II IL has not made
national and international history, il has
emphasized and embelished il.
1T would call back tonight IL it could
those choice spirits of other days that
helped TO make its dinners gay and,
above all, summon to this feast Its be-
loved colleagues gone beyond. that they
might hear the tinkling of the bells-the
silver bells. The Gridiron Club pays trib-
ute TO it's founders.
Eleven of those who formed the char
Ter roll a quarter of a century ago are
lfonored members Of the club today God
bless their sterling souls! With the fash
OF this emblem the Gridiron Club greets
Sou-greets you cordially.
Cast your troubles to the wind Live
for the night. Give vent to gooo cheer
Let merriment reign. And now, on with
the FEAST"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06

In celebration of the quarter century
anniversary of its existence. the Grdfron
Club gave a dinner at the New Willard
last night which added another to its
long list OF notable achievements as a
funmaking organization.
company of distinguished guests
gathered around the hospitable board and
Tor four hours enjoyed the merry skits
the club had provided for their amuse-
ment, with bite and a sup between
times.
The President OF the United States,
the Vice President. the Speaker OF the
House, diplomats. members of the cab
met, senators and representatives. togeth-
er with eminent men of many callfngs
an dfrom many sections of the nation,
ETaced the assemblage with their pres
ence Sparkling dialogues. bright speeches.
songs and witty parodies on public men
and affairs flled the evening.
Welcome IN Melody.
The spirit of the evening was express
ed In a song of welcome by the Gridiron
quartet, sung in the darkness:
"A hearty welcome now we give
To every honored guest;
50 in feastipg jest and song
C0njoin with hearty Zest-
May each table
Eajoy himself tonight.
And in the coming years recall
This evening with delight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
Suffer From Red Tape.

Although the foreign subscriptions for
the relief OF the flood sufferers are hand
ed to government officials, most of the
rich Parisians are giving their aid d.
rectly to private relief bureaus or TO Red
Cross refugees, as they say that the gov
ernment takes too long to deliver funds
in such cases. owing TO official red tape.
Committees must be selected and these
appoint subcommittee to distribute the
funds, while the victims of the disaster
must wait for the work of the circum-
locution bureaus. Private bureaus, on the
other hand. distribute the money
without loss or delay.
Mrs. Clinch Smith has announced that
she will not be at home Saturdays for
some weeks to come. AS her weekly
musicals have been one of the features
of the winter season, this announcement
is much regretted.
DIR. and Mrs Girls gave dinner Thurs
day. Some of their guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Bennet Mr.. and Mrs. Deiibe, Mrs.
Flourot. Miss Patten and DIR. and Mrs.
William Younger.
Although the Princess de Sagan former-
Anna Could is rarely seen in public
at present her two little sons are regu-
lar visitors at the ice skating rink. Even
during this week of the flood they have
gone there daily, with their attendants,
to indulge in their favorite exercise. Both
are expert skaters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
TOLD BY OPERATOR.
How the Kentucky's Crew Was
Saved by Wireless.
HELP BARELY IN TIME
Rescue Ship Was Ninety Miles
Away When She Picked Up
rs. o. S." Signal.

SAVANNAH. Ga, February 5-W. G.
McGinnis. the wireless operator of the
wrecked steamship Kentucky. now on
board the Alamo. today told the story of
the wrecking of his vessel and the rescue
liner. sending the story to the station of
the United Wireless Company McGin-
MS said:
THE Kentucky left Newport News
February 2 for ST. Lucia. We got our
report into Norfolk and passed Hatteras
February 3, everything progressing nicely
with the exception of rough seas. The
vessel pitched rather hard. At II pm,
leak was reported and by am, Febru-
airy every one was on deck. as the water
was slowly overcoming the pumps. At
2:30 am. the captain called me and stated
the condition OF the ship and at the same
time telling me he did not think there
was any danger, but to see IL could get
any one in case we needed them. He was
headed for Charleston, and expected to
reach there safely without aid.
Il started calling, and shortly afterward
Chief Engineer Grand came up and asked
If l had heard any one, as the water was
slowly creeping up on the dynamo. which
would not give current much longer. /
s. O. S.. signal. The Alamo was about
ninety miles away. I gave him my posi-
ton, as nearly Capt. Moore could
reckon 1t. The Alamo started toward US.
Meanwhile Capt. Moore kept watching
for the sun, in order to get time sight
electrician, Robert Lacy, came up about
$50. and said the water was up to the
wheels of the dynamo, which could not
hold its power much longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
VARYING OF VIEWS. .ELEvEN MEET DEATH
Doubt Regarding Course of OF Twelve Men in Mine Head
the British Government ing. One Escapes.
STATUS OF HOUSE OF LORDS GAS EXPL OSION THE CAUSE
Ten of the Victims Hungarians,
Upon Its Veto One an American.
PRIME MINISTER IS SILENT OTHERS SHUT FOR HOURS
Coming Week-Mnstry Prevented by Damp
MeetF caping-Fixing
STATUS OF HOUSE OF LORDS
Extreme Members Favor an Attack
Upon Its Veto Power.
PRIME MINISTER Is SILENT
Clearing of Atmosphere Expected
the Coming Week-Ministry to
Meet February 10.

LONDON, February 5.-Of even greater
interest than the possible changes in the
ca binet ts the course the government is
likely to pursue upon the reassembling
of parliament. Thus far, on this, as
on all other matters, the prime minister.
Mr. Asquith, has kept his own coun-
sci. and the views of the liberals vary
according to their share of radicalism
Extreme members of the party, like the
laborites, and even some of the more
moderate men strongly favor an imme-
diate attack upon the veto power of the
house of lords, leaving the budget and all
other legislation until the party has set
tied its account with the peers, who are
held responsible for all the political
troubles that have arisen The Irish
members, too, are believed to support
this view. although John +. Redmond
leader OF the nationalists, who, since his
election, has been in retirement at his
country home in Ireland, has not yet
made any announcement of his inten-
tons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
VESSEL IS TOTAL WRECK
STEAMSHIP FARALLON FOUN-
DERS NEAR ILIAMMA BAY.
Passengers and Crew Escape and
Reach Seward, Alaska, Aboard
the Steamer Victoria.

SEWARD, Alaska. February 5.-The
Alaskan Steamship Companys steamship
Farallon Is total wreck on a reef near
Ilamma bay, and five members of her
crew are believed to have perished in an
attempt to obtain relief for the passen-
gers. The passengers and other members
of the crew arrived here today aboard
the steamer Victoria, by which they were
rescued February 3. after passing nearly
a month encamped in weather frequently
forty degrees below zero.
Struck Reef Month Ago.
The Farallon struck January b, during
a snoWstorm. There was no sea, and
the passengers and crew managed to take
to the boats. 1t also was possible to
get supplies ashore, and the castaways
went into camp fairly comfortable.
January IL the second mate and five
sailors started In small boat for ko-
dak for help. These men have not been
heard from
The Farallon sailed from Valdez jan
uary for Kodiak She was a wooden
screw steamer of 75O gross tons, was COM
manded by Capt. j. c. Hunter and car
ried a crew of twenty-seven officers and
men and five passengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
U. S. Vessel at Colon.

COLON. February 5.-The United States
gunboat Eagle has arrived here. The
cruiser Prairie sailed today for Blue
fields.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
SENATOR FLINT REE|RES
WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE FOR
REELECTION.
Formal Declination Given to the
Press Yesterday-Term Expires
March 4, 1911.

Lacking the means to maintain the
personal political organization essential
to success, Senator Frank P.s Flint OF
Los Angeles, Cal. announced late yester-
day in a formal statement to the press
that he would not be a candidate for re-
election to the Senate.
1T is my desire to make public at
this time my determination not to be
candidate for reelection to the Office
of United States senator. l reached this
decision some time ago. 1 have delayed
making public announcement of my pur-
pose, however in Difference to the earn
est request of friends in California. But
| feel now that it would be unfair to
myself to delay this announcement any
longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06

WORCESTER, Mass, February g.
After Hall had been locked up in the
Gaskill. issued a statement in his be-
half. in which the ex-banker wished it
made known that he alone was respon-
sible for the Irregularities at the South
bridge institution, and that he was will
ing to bear the blame. Hall did not want
any insinuations cast upon his friends
and business acquaintances, Mr.. Gaskill
said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
Gridiron Flashes Into Flame.

With that the great electric gridiron
over the presidents head flashed. the Ma
rine Band Orchestra played lively air
and the dinner was on.
President Bone announced that the club
recognized but two rules governing its
dinners-that reporters were never pres
ent" and ladies constructiyely always
present.
And then there was a surprise. The
cldtter of brass rings on a curtain rod
drew attention 10 the end of the hall.
where the mammoth velvet portieres used
back.
l>d and behold. In the gallery was
group Of lovely ladies. most gorgeously
arrayed Yea. Solomon in all his glory
was not like unto them.
II Was a surprise to members Of the
club well as TO guests and expressions
Of amazement-it would be ungallant to
say consternation-were heard. but
cheer up: It's only a joke.
They were only lay figures in wax, and
everybody breathed again.
Press Prophets Praise.
The lights III the hall went out soon
thereafter, and the guests wondered what
was coming off next IL was like this:
1t frequently falls out that guests whep
called upon to speak. especially on their
first attendance at a Gridiron dinner.
feel it incumbent upon them TO dilats
upon the power of the press, and heap
more or less fulsome adulatton upon the
sentiment molders." and all that sort OF
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
Kept Dynamo Running.

After some time we decided the only
way to do was to put all hands to work
to keep the dynamo running, regardless
of anything else, as the ship was settling
fast Mr.. Lacy wrapped the whole thing.
dynamo and turbine engine, in canvas,
which gave her eight inches before 1t
would burn the armature out. We kept
in constant communication with the
Alamo after she gave us her position and
turned in the direction we judged she
was We made about two miles toward
her
"All on board were in a very serious
mood as they realized that the ship could
not stay on top more than a few hours.
We gave up hopes of reaching Charles
ton and waited for the Alamo. About
IL 80 am, just before the captain got
his noon position. the electrician reported
the water was up to the last inch and
the dynamo might stop any minute. Our
principal object was to keep the dynamo
running until we could get our noon po-
sition to the other ship. After a hard
fight we managed to keep the dynamo
running right up to the moment we
sighted the Alamo. At 1:3O pm. all the
boats were lowered and by 8 pm. the
Alamo was alongside"
Today the revenue cutter Yamacraw
reported that after cruising around last
night and today she was unable to find
any trace of the Kentucky and the yes
sci must have sunk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
Relief for Sufferers.

Many entertainments have been organ
lied by the American and English col
onies for the benefit of the sufferers Of
the food Mr.. Bacon. the American am
bassador. and Mr.. Mason, the American
consul general at Paris, have been kept
busy in opening concerts and other en-
tertainments. Yesterday at the Victor
Hugo roller skating rink there was a
matinee which was largely patronized by
Americans Mr.. Mason opened the affair
Miss Jessie Darling gave an exhibition
of skating cake walk. The entertain
ment yielded about S1.5O0 for the flood
sufferers.
Arrangements are going on for an all
American concert at the Opera Comioue
for the same object. Seventy-five Amer
ican women are acting az patronesses for
this function. Albert Spalding the Amer
lean vioiinist will be one of the per
formers at this entertainment. Emma
Eames, who postponed her own concert
because of the floods. has promised to
sing, but as her beautiful fat on the
Rue de Gougon is one of those which is
without light and water, she may leave
for the Riviera before the entertain
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
His Reasons Given.

The considerations which have led to
my determination may be stated very
simply. Under the primary law In the
state of California it has become requi-
site essential to success that a candidate
for the United States Senate should have
a personal political organization in every
state senatorial and assembly district.
Il have not myself the means to main
tain such an organization: nor would |
be willing to enter upon a contest for
the United States Senate wherein others
to keep up statewide or
ganiZation in my behalf.
Grateful to Friends.
Il desire to take the opportunity of
this statement to thank my friends
the state for the loyal sup
port they have given me in the past,
and to assure them that their good will
toward me has my full appreciation"
Senator Flint's term will expire March
4. 1911. He began his service in the
Senate on March 4, 1905. succeeding
Thomas X. Bard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
HALL AGAIN ARRESTED.
Pleads Not Guilty to Larceny Of
Southbridge Bank Funds.

SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass, February s.
John A. Hall, the alleged defaulting
treasurer of the suspended Southbridge
Savings Bank, was rearrested today on
a warrant charging him with the larceny
of s12J. 900 from the institution.
Hall, who was at liberty under bonds
of $4,000, did not appear greatly perturb-
ed by the latest developments in his
case. He was taken to Webster and
there was arraigned in court. He pleaded
not guilty. Bail was fixed at 100000
and in default he was taken to the coun-
ty jaiI at Worcester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
WEATHER.

Fairand continued cold Sun
dav and Monday: brisk west
erly winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
Press Prophets Praise.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-06
PARIS NEAR NORMAL
French Capital Recovering
From Flood Damage.
ACTIVE IN RELIEF WORK
Americans Prominent in Helping
Aid Sufferers.
UPSETTING SOCIETY
Delay in Premiere OF "Chantecleer"
Cause of EmbaTrassments-H
Price for Seats.

Special Cablegram 10 The Star.
PARIS. February 5.-Most of the streets
of Paris have now resumed their usual
aspects. While In some quarters even
electric lighting. transportation and heat
ing have been restored, many Of the resi-
dents are resigning themselves to candle
lighted houses for the next fortnight.
Buses and trans have commenced run
ming regularly, so life here, after all. Is
not such a problem as it was a week ago.
The nurses at the Red Cross refugees are
making no greater efforts to preserve the
health Of their patients than are the Of
ficials of the Paris Zoo to save the lives
of the animals who suffered from the i'll
effects of the floods. Despite the care of
the keepers, however, one giraffe and two
antelopes died Thursday, while five ele-
plants are dying as q result OF colds con-
tracted during their enforced immersion
at the Jardin des Plants. All attempts
to construct raft and take them out of
the water were unavailing.
Victims Help One Another.
Everywhere persons seem to be ami
mated by a desire to help one another.
Thus some shopkeepers have given part
suffered by the floods, and it is not un.
usual to see a baker installed in part OF
a stationers shop and a butcher in part
of a grocer's store. The most amusing
of these incidents is to be seen in the
picture dealers premises. which are
being shared with butchers and others
One window of picture dealers store is
filled with fine engravings and reproduc-
u y,ll h
casses of beef and mutton hang in the
other and butchers assistants cut up
joints before a background of landscapes
and portraits.
Social events of the week are completely
disorganiZed. 1t is quite the order of the
day to receive "postponement cards" put
ting off dinners, receptions and bridge
parties.
Await the "Chantecleer."
The question of the production of Ros-
tands "Chantecleer'' has added to the
general confusion. because as each time
that a new date Is set for its premiere
some society function is upset. One man
sent a letter to the papers In which he
said that he wished to dispose of two
tickets which he had secured for the
first performance, as he had become tired
Of changing all his engagements in order
to be present at the premiere. His case.
however, is a rare one, as most of the
holders are unwilling TO part with their
tickets at any price, and are patiently
waiting for the long-delayed production.
1t Is well known that a certain rich Amer
lean bachelor, formerly of New York,
but now a resident or Paris. paid 81. 900
for two seats for the first performance
OF the barnyard play.
Most OF the theaters suffered financially
by the floods. and although they are now
able to give performances. the audiences
are reduced by one-half.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1910-10-18
CREW BATTLED
FOR THEIR LIVES
The Schooner Ethel Zane Almost
Lost-15oo Ties
Iettisoned.

Taking in water at the rate of thir-
teen inches an hour, with the pumps
barely equal to the task of keeping
the water down to this alarming rise,
and with the crew almost exhausted
with their efforts to save their own
lives, the American schooner Ethel
Zane put into port Thursday night, and
is at present being kept ahoat by an
electric pump which was installed last
night. The Ethel Zane left Hilo for
Redondo, California, with a cargo of
ohia railroad ties for the Santa Fe rail
road, and after being out nine days
ran into gale which nearly sent her
TO the bottom.
After battling with the gale it was
discovered that she had sprung a leak
and was filling rapidly. When the gale
began TO subside the captain put her
about and sailed for Honolulu. The
crew worked night and day at the
pumps, but the water continued to rise
and grave fears were felt then that
she would not keep afoat long enough
to get in sight Of Oahu. 1t was be-
lieyed aboard that not only one leak
was responsible for the inpour of water,
but that her seams had opened up in
many places. The heavy ties, like lead,
seemed 10 menace the boat itself as had
ties on the Prosper and Aloha before,
both of which had TO put back to Homo.
lulu for repairs.
During the height Of the gale the
captain order tile crew 10 jettison the
cargo and about fifteen hundred ties
were thrown into tho sea.
Finally late on Thursday the Ethel
Zane arrived on port with signals Of
distress set aud she WAS t0wed into
harbOr ana mOored al wharf. The
pumpa, however, had 10 DO kept going
A survey board consisting Of Captain
Maeaulay, Captain CLARK and II, Lylo
was appointed 10 Inspect the vessel
They have recommended that tho vessel
BIZ unloadod and repaired here. This viii
probably take some time az the board
discovered that ihere 10 general leak
~ over the bulls The butts are loose,
iha cardboard streak % letting water
M ~ ihe TOP ana wooden pfgs an
over 80 laanenea and a paFl 0f hef
raglag haH been hFeken'
The Hawaiian gazette., 1910-10-18
.AuspiciOus Start.

Accompanied by five others, wellman
started from here early yesterday morn
ing to fly across the Atlantic. wellman
has spent months in preparing for the
start. There was great excitement as
his big airship began its hazardous
journey.
Yesterday afternoon Wellman wire
lessed in that all was well, and that he
was making twenty knots an hour. He
expressed confidence in being able to
reach the shores Of Great Britain.
Wellman IS airship is dirigible bal
loon, similar to that in which he pro-
posed to attempt to reach the north
pole. 1t is named the America, as was
has north pole balloon.
After several failures in the polar re-
gions, Wellman gave up the attempt
after Lieutenant Peary had discovered
the pole, and resolved upon an effort to
make the first transatlantic airship voy.
age. His journey is being watched with
intense interest on both sides of the
Atlantic.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1910-10-18
Census Returns Show That Ten
Communities Have Padded
Their Figures.
SECOND COUNT is NECESSARY
Tacoma Leads in the Fraud,
Adding 10000 to Her Actual
Population.

WASHINGTON, October 1e.-Check-
ing of the census returns has resulted
in the discovery that over ten of the
largest cities returned fraudulent figures
greatly raising the reports of their
actual population.
The discovery necessitates the order
ing Of a second enumeration at great
expense and delay to the governments.
Those cities so far noted with padded
returns are Tacoma, Seattle, Aberdeen,
Portland, Minneapolis, Boise and Fort
Smith.
Tacoma 8 returns presented the worst
example of fraud Of those cities men
TONED, over 10000 being added to her
actual population. The census returns
from that city, as they stand at present,
read s2,972, which is an increase Of
1920 over the figures Of the 1900
census.
Careful examination of the detailed
returns of the census agents have re-
suited in the discovery of what is be-
lieved to be an excess Of 1926 over
the actual population, making the real
population of the city 1876.
President Taft has written to Il.
Dana Durand, director of the census,
to commence prosecution at once Of
those responsible for the frauds.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1910-10-18
GENERAL. POTTS
A PASSENGER
ON THE KOREA

BrigallerGoneral Ramsay d. Potts,
who has been commanding the depart
mont Of Luzon, Philippine Islands, may
BIO through passenger on tho Pacific
Mail steamship Korea neat Friday, on
Tputf homo whore ho WIN Do retired M
tho early part Of November His 70,
fremont win eauao the promotion OF
Colonel Mneomb, and on reaching tho
general grade, General MseOnlb will
come 40 Honolulu 20 assume command
0f tho nAW district OF Hawaii
General Potts has been ~ for aome'
time and Was d patient ai che division
hospital Do Manila Colonel naiaeld,
Ihliieenih Cavalry, took egor ihe dulioa
~ department commander aplinH lhla
iino