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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
HOW TO PROLONG LIFE.
Rules Compiled by Oldest Woman in
Massachusetts,,

BROCKTON. Mass. May 20.-A set
Of rules for long life," compiled by
Mrs. Mary Scriggens. famed as the old
est woman in Massachusetts,. include
the following:
do lots OF hard work-fifteen hours
a day is not too much: abstain from
idle gossip: never fiirt. for it is a use-
less waste OF energy: do not read novels;
Danish the vanity Of dress: keep away
from dances and shows"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
FINDS HER FATHER DEAD.
Woman Who Daily Visited Morgue
Makes Horrifying Discovery.

PITTSBURG, Pa, May 20.-Mary Pep
ipdidier. a telephone operator. has the
morbid habit of daily visiting the morgue
and scanning the faces of the dead At
noon yesterday she was suddenly con-
fronted with the face OF her father whose
dead body lay stretched on a slab. He
had been killed by train. She said he
had been out of work for months and
disappeared several days ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
SUIT OVER HISTORIC SWORD.
Weapon Presented to Capt. John
Percival by Sultan Of Zanzibar.

BOSTON. Mass, May 20.-A diamond
studded sword. the gift of the Sultan OF
Zanzibar in 1874 to Capt. John Percival Of
the United States frigate Constitution. Is
the subject OF a suit OF Miss Susan Minis
of Boston against Chester A. Reed. a
Boston lawyer, filed in the Suffolk county
superior court.
Miss Minis claims the sword by de-
scent and a client of Mr.. Reed claims II
as a part OF a series OF gifts. the validity
OF which Miss Minis contests Reed has
the sword and insists on keeping It, Miss
Minis has secured an injunction to keep
him from disposing Of 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Prepared for Music.

The crowd had a bunch Of song books
with them, in which were printed in
such modern songs as
"Old Black Joe" and My Old Kentucky
Horn and O'Connor started to
sing these songs. 1t wasn't two min
utes before the decks were deserted
and the main saloon deck full. George
started that good old classic. MY
Cousin Caruso." and ten old ladies who
had gone to bed at shutdown appeared
fully dressed from their cabins. Mat
began to play violently all the lively
music he could remember, which Is say
ing great deal Capt James F.
Oyster. Commissioner Rudolph. George
Frank Walker, Jack La
Gorce. Jesse Suter and several others
who had been playing cribbage dropped
the cards and Joined in the choruses.
For two hours there was melody and
heat close harmony and ragtime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Delegates Go to Atlantic City.

The delegates to the fourth internation-
al conference for the protection Of indus
trial property left here today by special
train for Atlantic City. They will return
Sunday night. Practically all the commit
tee work has been finished, and begin
ming Monday morning the first plenary
session will be held to vote on the various
propositions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
SHOT BY NEIGHBOR.
Alleged Deranged Man Was Trying
to Enter Slaver's House.

CLINTON. Me-. May 2O.-While attempt
ing to enter the house of Horace Clifford,
neighbor. during last night. ORION
Hayes was shot and killed. According to
Clifford, Hayes became deranged men,
tally q few days ago. and when he at
tempted to enter the Clifford home dur
ing tho night Clifford became frightened
and fired at him with shotgun. Hayes
lived about IN hour. Hayes reputation
was good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Kills Wife. browns Himself.

SCRANTON. Pa. May 2O.-Failing to
effect a reconciliation with his wife,
James Mclean of this city followed her
to Towanda. north of here. last night,
and shot and killed her In apartments
she had taken there He then ran to the
river and. jumping in, was
drowned before pursuers could reach him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Daughter of P. T. Barnum Dead.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn, May 2o.-Mrs.
Caroline Thompson. daughter Of the late
P. T. Barnum, is dead at her home here
from conclusion OF the brain. A week
ago Mrs. Thompson slipped on the altar
steps Of local church and sustained the
injury which caused her death. She was
eighty-three years old and wealthy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
HOW SA|RY DOES EAT
Zoos New Hippopotamus Ger
tainIy Has an Appetite.
ATTENDANTS ARE AMAZED
Latest Arrival Lolls About in Her
Bathtub and Blinks at
Her Visitors.

Sairy Camp the lovely little s30-pound
two-year-old hippopotamus from some
where around Lake Tchad, Africa. has
been eating all day. The attendants at
the lionhouse at the Zee. who are used to
seeing animals tuck away q large assort-
ment of all sorts Of food. are really sur
prised. They are beginning to think that
If Sairy doesn't stop eating she'll burst.
She's swelling visibly." said one Of
them in an awed whisper as Sairys mouth
opened wide as subway entrance and
began to masticate q peck of white pota-
toes.
And that's about a barrel OF those
things she's had since breakfast" vol
unteered another attendant. land 1t is
not lunch time yet. Thank goodness. !
don't have to board her at my house."
Got the Eating Habit Early.
sairy, be 1t remembered. came right
here from Africa, via Germany. She Is
wild beast. She was not born in a zoo
or a circus, but in the Jungle. along some
teeming African stream. She got the
habit of eating everything in sight early
in life, and has kept 1t up during all Of
her two years. Where Sairy Camp came
from the reeds and river weeds grow IN
grand proportions. and Sairy's mother
and the rest Of the jungle folk took huge
bales of the river grass and weeds In
their mouths. 1t beat a harvesting ma
chine. If Sairy remains true to her pres
ent jungle appetite she will eat baled
hay just as a dainty matinee girl eats a
maraschino cherry hidden away in a nest
of chocolate cream.
Was a Mere Bite.
Some one at the Zoo this morning
thought that Sairy would like to have
a taste of refined and civilized food, and
tossed her a delicate head Of lettuce. 1t
went into that cavernous mouth like
crumb of bread in a healthy boys bace.
1t may have tasted good. but 1t was SO
small. Sairy didn't want a head OF let
tuce; she wanted to rampage free and
unconfned in a grocery store full OF cab
bages and lettuce, and after that she
wanted to have some hay soaked In
water. Then she wanted some fresh
bamboo sprouts. and for dessert she
wanted two or three barrels OF real big
white potatoes.
Sairy loves to loll about In her bath
tub and blink at the folks who come to
see her. She is not at all shy and is
scrubbed clean and manicured for the
Sunday crowds which will undoubtedly
flock to see her tomorrow.
This Sairy Camp comes from a family
marks Of superiority about the hippo
potamus family which do not appear at
first blush. but which are there never
theless. They have strong teeth, for in
stance The tusks sometimes get to be
six pounds in weight and are better than
ivory for many purposes. Sairy thinks
hers are better than ivory when 1t comes
to MASKING up white potatoes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Utterances Cited.

The public utterances which brought
about the designations are said to have
been a remark by Joseph w. Buck, sere-
tary of the association, at its meeting last
Monday, in which reference was made to
the horsewh ipping of representatives for
refusing to remedy the conditions of the
clerks in the government departments,
and a statement said to have been made
last Thursday by Mr.. Gordon at the con-
vention Of the association at the G. A r.
Hall. in connection with the subject of
government clerks and strikes.
Following the receipt Of the letter from
the four vice presidents, Mr.. Gordon re-
signed the office of president or the asso-
citation. He said today he understood Mr..
Buck intended to carry out the original
program of the association.
Mr.. Gordon further said he had been
misunderstood.
What l did say was this" he explain
ed: / hope the clerks are not organ
izing to strike, but il Congress continues
to neglect them as TO promotion, made
quate pay and denying them their rights
to petition Congress, 1t might eventually
lead to an organization. and possibly to a
strike. which l hope will never occur, and
II 1t does occur, the responsibility rests
on Congress and the administration in not
Fighting their wrongs.
Messrs- Edison, Bell and Allies had moth
ing to add to the statements set forth in
their joint letter. Mr.. Shoemaker was
out of his office when a Star reporter
called there. Both Mr.. Edison and Mr..
Allies said the movement for the better
ment OF the clerks had their hearty sym
patty. and they would work for 1t in
their own way.
Secretary Bucks Program.
The National Improvement Association
will proceed with its affairs notwithstand-
ing the causes that led to the designations
Of President Fulton X. Gordon and Vice
President Louis p. Shoemaker. John Joy
Edison. Charles J. Bell and Milton -.
Allies. was a statement made today by
Secretary Joseph w. Buck.
The executive committee will meet
early next week to elect officers to fill
the vacancies existing. Several young
men Of the business world, not bankers,
have been considered, it is explained, and
six of them have agreed to serve should
they be elected. 1t will be recommended
that only a president and two vice presi-
dents be elected at this time.
Convention Prospects.
Tho names of Alb delegates are in
the hands of the secretary of the as
ISOLATION to attend the convention, to
be held May 81 and June / in the
old Masonic Temple. 9Th and F streets.
according to Mr.. Buck, and numerous
letters from members of the United
States Senate and House of Represent
ativeS have been received, setting forth
they have telegraphed the commercial
bodies of their districts to send dele
gates to this business mems convention
and giving assurance of their co-opera-
ton and wishes for the success of the
association.
The organization was originally formed
June 3, 1910, as the National Business
Mems Association. Reorganization was
effected May last, when the title of
National Civil Service Improvement AS
ISOLATION of the Business Men OF the
United States was adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

ported missing. His wife. who resides at
612 Massachusetts, avenue northwest has
asked the police to find him. She said he
left home Wednesday and failed to re-
turn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
NIGHT ON THE BAY
Chamber of Commerce Excur-
sionists Had Good Time.
MUSIC AND SHAD FLIES
Insects So Charmed They Sought
Source Of Melody.
THE DAY AT OLD POINT
Swimming, Fishing, Motoring and
Last, But Not Least, the
Game Of Ball.
THE DAY AT OLD POINT
ecial From a stafr CORRESPONDENT.

Special From a StaR Correspondent.
OLD POINT COMFORT. Va. May 20
This is one grand morning at Old Point.
and the members of he Chamber Of
Commerce Of Washington who disem-
barked from the steamer Northland at I
o'clock are wondering II they cannot
move the sea breeze to the National Capt.
tai for use during the coming summer.
1t was a crowd of very well schooled
nautical men who arrived here, for one
whole nights experience on the briny had
taught many Of them strange seafaring
terms that are scarce heard tell Of on
land. However, one can do very we'll or
trip to Old Point without using any
terms, for the button is all ready to be
pushed at a moments notice.
Some of the crowd had four hours of
sleep. but they beat the rest It seems
that most OF them sat up until far into
the night, and when they did get to bed
they got right UP again and went out on
deck to watch the sun come up over the
eastern shore, red as blood and promis-
ing to be as hot as fire.
Trip Had Character.
Last nights trip from Washington will
go down in the annals Of the Chamber
OF Commerce as one of distinct character
For time 1t looked as il the only attrac-
ton on the trip would be the open plumb
Ing on the steamer Northland. Every one
looked at it and made courteous COM
ment. Nice thing to have running water
IN q stateroom. but as a topic of CONVEX
sauon on near-sea voyage. 1t pals on
even the most enthusiastic lovers O.
plumbing. An excursion is always dull
at the start. anyhow.
Dinner created some excitement, and
after that pleasurable duty had been exc
cuted to the great glory of Chamber OF
Commerce appetites. the men began loaf.
ing around on dark decks talking about
river points and swapping opinions with
the captain.
A lady and gentleman not of the
Chamber Of Commerce party, started
la little music in the main saloon, and
that created some excitement, but il
was not until Mat Horn and George
lO'Connor were dragged bodily away
from the triple thickness porterhouse
steak. which they must have brought
with them In a tank, that the real stuff
|Sfarfod
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Attracted Shad Flies.

About this time it became evident that
the Chamber Of Commerce had with 1t a
lot Of unexpected company in the nature
OF living monoplanes. which the sailors
call shad flies. and which the Washing
tonians call May flies. They descended
on the song fest with great glee. lit on
everybody's hair. got tangled in the wells
and chiffon effects of the few ladies
aboard. and appeared to take lively
somewhat marred by the fact that when
one of Washington's enthusiastic bassos
or tenors would have his mouth open
wide to allow grand burst of song to
sure to enter and light somewhere near
the tonsils. That stopped the singing, as
far as concert work was concerned.
A Plunge Before Breakfast.
A plunge in the pool at the Chamberlin
before breakfast this morning gave the
crowd an appetite which made the
Chamberlin's chef work overtime. Broil-
ed bluefish was a bye word. and Virginia
batter bread a name to conjure with.
After breakfast, those who brought no
cigars paid the accustomed so cents for
a smoke and went over to the parade
the post exchange had any cheaper ones.
Some OF the crowd went sailing. Some
went automobiling. Some went to sleep.
Others played cards Some Of them went
swimming. All of them looked happy.
The big attraction this afternoon was
the base ball game between the Cham
Der Of Commerce team and the Old Point
Comfort team Of the Tidewater League.
The Chambers team lined up as follows:
TAYLOR, Ct; BRYAN. IT,; Hayes, I'd: Nc
S.: West and Martell. c.; Becker and
Lynch. p.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Mostly Democratic Speakers.

Republican leaders of the House said
today that their side was pretty well
talked out on the statehood resolution
The speakers scheduled for the all-day
session of today are mostly democrats.
The House met at II O'Clock, in an ef-
fort to give all the remaining speakers
q chance to express their views.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-10

menee about June Is. There are $500 acres
OF sugar beets this year The yield Of
sugar Is high and there viii be an average
crop OF fifteen tons 10 twenty-five tons 10
the acre.
Fat stock has been shipped in great num-
bers and reports are 10 the effect that
greater numbers are expected 70 arrive
from Mexico when peace is restored. The
fighting in the southern republic has short
sned the yield Of all crops there and there
Will be a great demand on Arizona 10 sup
ply the deficiency. cities are keeping
progress with the advanced conditions pre-
vailing in the country around. Building
construction continues as a marked feature
OF the activity in Phoenix. During May
the Water Users building has been com
pleted and occupied at a cost OF 500 90;
contract for $4,000 federal building has
been let; work on the Adams hotel is well
under way, This building will cost 5000
Other buildings going up are Rsdewill
$50 900: Nohn. $500: Goodrich. 5000. and
many others
The county has Just completed a 500. OOl
concrete bridge across the Salt river Just
At the edge Of the city. The opening Of
this bridge which Win occur In a few
days. win bring the fine tract OF splendid
farming land suitable for ten and twenty
acre farms Just TO the doors OF the city
ana offers a splendid opportunity for the
homeseeker.
A man can turn to many crops and mak'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-10
LAND SHARKS PUT UNDER BAN
Portland Realty Dealers to Guard AL
Against swindlers.
TO ADOPT ADVERTISING ETHICS
Portland Association VIII watch the
Real Estate Advertising Closely
aRd Pat stop 90 Untruth-
fuI Statements.

PORTLAND, Ore, June s.-Determined
20 protect the city against real estate
swindlers and wildcat promoters and
brokers, the Portland Realty board went
on record against this class Of operators
At its weekly luncheon yesterday The
members OF the board were unanimous In
expressing the belief that while Portland
has been comparatively free Of question
able promotions. efforts should be made
10 eliminate all dealers q doubtful stand
ing To that END. the board will cooperate
with the authorities in keeping . close
watch on the situation.
Advertising ethics will also be given at
tention by the board. by the adoption OF
an article 10 the constitution. the board
viii have a COMMITTEES whose duty IL Wiz
be 10 watch real estate advertising closely
and Isport al cases Of untruthfm e lurio
Advertising, public announcements Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-10

a comfortable living. While we have the
largest number OF ostriches in the world
On one farm and have Is per cent of the
ustrichCs in the United States within few
miles Of Phoenix the industry has not been
taken up by the small farmer. 20 whom IL
holds opportunities that are well worth
Considering. In south Africa, the natural
hCme OF these birds, there are few farms
that have not their quota OF ostriches. 1t
may be only one OF two pairs. but they
are TO be found on nearly every ranch. No
place outside Of South Africa has been
found that lie 50 well adapted 10 the pro-
duction Of the feather king as this tract
OF $4,000 acres under the Roosevelt dam.
The vstermelons this year are occupying
GO acres Of the splendid soil. Present crop
reports are very favorable and good prices
ars sure to be obtained. The orange as
sociat has reported that a fine crop is
setting on the trees. The fruit from she
salt river is on the market In New York
In time for Thanksgiving, and on account
Of lie swsetness, thin skin ana Juiciness is
in general demand and sells for high prices
Fruit offers good opening for the small
farm man. and the returns per acre enable
him 70 make a comfortable living with few
acres 10 care for.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-10
ARIZONA ADVANCING RAPIDLY
Survey of Conditions Indicates Per
manent Prosperity.
MANY MEANS OF MAKING MONEY
Round OF Crops Grown BIZ Irrigation
A. ContinuOus and Third Crop Of
Alfalfa g. reported Wen
Under way.

PHOENIX. Ariz June s.-(speeiall-If
prorrsss entities 20 statehood then Arizona
viii be admitted 20 the chosen without
delay. From the capital city OF Arizona
a survey OF the territory proves the ready
growth and the prosperity that IS 10 be
noted is Of a permanent nature. Essen
tally Is Arizona the land Of the home
seeker. No fairer land Is 10 be found than
that circling Phoenix and in the salt river
valley under the Roosevelt dam Complete
approval Of the government system OF
reclamation will be al once accorded fol-
lowing an examination Of the salt river
project. The round OF crops grown BY n
riEation is continuous. IN the SAN river
tountry the third crop Of alfalfa - on
Inc way; over 400 acres Of eantaiouPes
IRE Y4pening in the denghtful sunshine
sset hauling 10 the sugar factory vii con-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-10
TV7T3E Saturday Savings INA
MAIL ORDERS
FILLED FROM
DAILY ADS.
ladies' Hosiery

25c Lace Lise Stockings, in all colors on sale
Saturday at Observation-Disclosures. IZ12c
SOC Mercerized GAUGE Stoc1ngs-All colors; at,
pair ......... Observation-Disclosures. 25c
Ladies' 81 90 quality SILK Hose, sale, at 49c
The values offered in Omaha; don't miss them
Ladies' and Childrens &c Stockings, Saturday nc
Boys Pongee Blouse Waists, $500 values, at 40c
Chldrens RomPers worth to S125 all kinds S5o and 49c
Many Other Specials In Hosiery Section.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-10

MINDEN, Neb., June Especial The
Medical association met in Minden wednes.
day. From to in the afternoon in the
beautiful new home Of DR.. Harry Hapeman
a musical was rendered and in the evening
a banquet was given in honor OF the doc
tors and their wives. About seventy-five
partCok Of the feast.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-10
Ladies' Knit Underwear

Jersey Ribbed Union Suits values to $1.25; all
sizes .........2 Csc Csc and ACC
Vests, handsomely embroidered ...... 81 .9S
Ladies GAUGE Vests in all colors and kinds regu-
lar values to 25c; choice. .71sc &c and 121ac
Children's Muslin Drawers, all Sizes 19c and 25c
values, on sale at. 1214c and INC
Infants Mercerized Bands, 35e quality, on sale
Saturday at .-...................... .10c
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-10

title men car become associated with the
board. Those representing these inter
ests will be classified as associate mem
bers the dues to be $50 a quarter. Regu-
lar memberships are s. a quarter. In sd-
hitting those not actively engaged in the
real estate business, the board expects thai
bers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-10
1000 Pictures

Values up to Csc, very special
Odi gains &c
HAMMOCK SPECIALS.
$3.50 Hammocks, with pillow,
Epreader and fringe, closely
woven, each Csc
$3.50 Hammocks, made extra
wide and long. with deep val
ance and throw back pillow;
several colors: your selection
for ............... S1.9S
$3.50 Croquet Set, 6 balls, nicely
finished, great value, Saturday,
per set ....r...........S9 c
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-10

Of doubtful merit and those
plainly intended TO misleAd and deceive
investors.
Inquiries VIII BE Made,
To act with this committee, an arbi-
tration committee vii be appointed to hear
complaints Of unfair or fraudulent dealings
and misrepresentation in real estate mat
tiers against those charged with false prao-
tees
one Of the features which II is expected
viii make the board popular with real es-
tate men and property owners will be a
course Of instructive talks on subjects Ie-
latlng TO the real estate business. Special
programs win be arranged for the weekly
luncheOns, and. In addition. IL is planned
TO give excursions and entertainments from
time 70 time. The board will meet al
luncheon each Monday at noon. the first
Monday in each month 20 be devoted 20
business affairs OF the organization.
The Portland Realty board intends 70
become one OF the most important organi-
cations in the city" said President ChapIn
while we have as members only q small
part Of the dealers. ] believe that we can
get the majority OF the $50 real estate men
in Portland 10 become affiliated with Us.
nlAA aAA - an AeA~A-A( NV Va -
business in Portland to the highest levsl.
Protection A. Assured.
1T means as much 20 the dealer &c
have protection against Questionable opera
lions as Il does 10 the properly owner
By following out the plans We have IN
mind. We win be able 10 give the buyei
and seller OF property absolute protection
We hope 70 have every reputable oealel
and nrm join with US In securing o0ndi
lions that are most desired
BY the adoption OF q new article 10 tn
Constitution. the scope Of msEberEhip hsi
been extended 30 that large property own
srs. architects. building eOntraet0rx snt