The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1882-04-07
FROM OVER THE SEA.
Sensational Sights and Scenes I'm London.
Written for the Ne,o NORTH Vest.

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THE ELEPHANT THAT DECLINES TO EMI-
CRATE.
LONDON, March 7, 1882.
One of the chief topics Of conversation
among the London public at the present time
| Is the frultless attempt to remove the huge
African elephant "Jumbo" =" from his home
in the Geological Gardens, In order to ship
| him TO the United States. Some one must
| have been treating him to the oft-repeated
advice, "Don't 60 to America" and Jumbo
answers, 81 won't" He has the advantage
of weighing six tons, which Is a great help
to a firm will, bent upon having Its own way.
Seventeen years ago, when he arrived
from Paris, he was only four feet high now
he stands over eleven feet. He Is the tallest
Of African elephants In captivity, and nearly
two feet taller than any on view In America.
II therefore entered into the mind OF cute
Phineas T. Barnum to make a bid for Jum-
DO, and the Geological Society of London
has traded him for about $4,000. Mr.. Bar
mum has been the possessor of twenty ele-
plants he imported thirteen at once from
Ceylon, of which eleven are still living.
Jumbo has thrived under the careful atten-
tion of his keeper, Scott, to whom he Is
much attached. Mr.. Barnum has sent VIM.
Newman, familiarly called Elephant Bill"
to fetch the big African, all risks of trans
portation being taken by Mr.. Barnum. A
passage had been secured for Jumbo on board
the steamship Persian Monarch, but Jumbo's
consent to emigrate had not been asked. The
day of departure arranged for was Saturday,
February 18th. Just outside the elephant
house was huge box, made of stout planks
clamped and screwed TO strong framework
of beams, and mounted on a trolly. The
elephant was carefully manacled with chains,
so arranged as to give him very little liberty
with his limbs. He did not object to the OPP
Grafton, but seemed curious to know their
intentions. The end of one chain was then
wound round a huge post, and when the
huge animal found he could move around
only in limited area, he was evidently dis
concerted. He submitted to another chain
being placed around his other feet, which
was also secured to post and he discovered
himself captive. He began to try and snap
the chains by giving sharp jerks; he became
much detected and showed unmistakable
signs of fear, and gave loud vent to his feel
ings of alarm, which was responded to by the
elephants which he had left behind. The
female elephant Alice, Jumbo's "little
wife, cried piteously, and Jumbo roared all
the louder when he heard the cries of his
friends. Eventually he Gained down, and
after some hours it was decided to loosen the
chains and lead him to the box on wheels.
Having reached the entrance he halted and
could not be induced to 60 a step further.
After several attempts the business was given
up as impossible for that day, at least. Early
on Sunday morning Jumbo was again led
out, with the intention of making him walk
TO the docks, instead of being carried. He
was still In chains, and walked quietly enough
to the outlet of the Geological Garden. Before
he emerged on the outside road, he examined
the ground, which differed from that which
he had just left. He was evidently not sat
isfied, as he refused to proceed astep further.
They tried TO drive him out, and the animal
seemed greatly distressed he moaned pite-
ously, embraced his keeper with his trunk,
and actually kneeled before him. Finding
this useless, he flung himself down on his
side, and 1t was decided to give up the at
tempt for that day. He then marched joy
fully back to his old quarters. Upon these
proceedings being communicated to the pub
lie, his many admirers gave indignant en-
preston to their feelings, and the London
Telegraph at once proposed to start Jumbo
Rescue Fund Mr.. Barnum was telegraphed
to, but replied that he "could not entertain
the idea of relinquishing his bargain; he
| had sketched out a tour through all the
Western States, thence to Australia and the
more important European cities, and then
on to England, the trip lasting about three
years, and Jumbo was TO be the great object
of interest he was to be shipped at once"
The vessel, however, had to start without
him, and berth was engaged on the Lydian
Monarch; but it has come TO light that the
latter is not seaworthy and has been docked
for repairs, so Jumbo will have to remain at
home little longer, every means being used
to accustom him to the box which is to be
his resting place while crossing the Atlantic
Every effort Is being put forward to cancel
the purchase, but Mr.. Barnum remains firm.
I'm the meantime, Jumbo Is greater favor
lite than ever, and feasts sumptuously on the
cakes aud sweetmeats provided by his nu.
merous visitors. He still continues his daily
task of carrying his burden of juvenile hu'
manity, his huge carcase forming safe sitting
room for twenty or more lively youngsters
who have to ascend and descend by small
ladder placed against his side. He Is the
most amiable and trusty animal in the whole
collection, and Is the only elephant which
can carry howdah with any degree Of com
fort to the rider. Jumbo is daily beseiget
with crowds of admirers who wish him Al
aflectionate arewell, and 1t is calculated tha
the Society is making about $500 per day ex
ira from this source alone. Perhaps Mr.
Barnum and the Society may arrange thu
matter of longer delay, and the English
public have the satisfaction Of still possess
ing the largest elephant in Europe.
w. X. III.
Wanted the Weather Fine.