Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-14
THE GROWING zoo.
New Attractions which Have Reem
Placed ON Exhibition az the Mn.

New Attractions which Have Keen
scum.
1--WE have some new additions 70 the embryo
Zoo said Mr.. \. r. Wood, the keeper to STAR
reporter as ne was passing the Museum a few days
ago. won't you come la and see them?-
The doors Of the Museum had not been opened
and large crowd were awaiting patiently for 10
O'Clock, tue hour OF opening to arrive.
The animals are all In splendid condition and
the arrangements even better than when the STAR
man visited the place last.
The features of this interesting place are nu-
merous
pair OF raecoons hold exclusive DOMAIN over q
large cage near the door,
These are giants In size and appetite said Mr.
Wood. sand they have a most peculiar habit OF
soaking everything In water before they eat IT, and
that accounts for the slovenly condition OF the
cage.
a silver-tpped grizzly bear cub the latest acqui-
sltlOn 10 the collection is great favorite. He is
about seven months old and is decided pet, espe-
Sialy Win the ladies. lie Is TO be named ''Sam.
Nheat4ey, after the District Commissioner.
MORE SNAKES.
Another addition is a large box or domestic
snakes. big and little, harmless and poisonous
yellow, green, black, orown-in fact, nearly all
colOrs-
In one corner OF the cage is large cigar box
WITHOUT cover, hlled with sand. IL Is here the
Dig OF OK female snake Fan has made her nest
ana iaid her eggs, twenty-five In number-small,
oval things, with shell composed Of material
much resembling dirty white India rubber
How are these eggs hatched?" asked the re-
They hatch themselves, after thirteen days OF
lhcuoI llOn, and they are expected TO come forth
next week Each egg contains one snake. When
the young snakes are hatched the old lady takes
great care OF them" continued the keeper. ut Is
sdu tnat II frightened when with her young she
opens her mouth and they crawl In until the dan
ger Is passed."
YOUNG PARrRIDGES.
Inc familiar whistle, "Bob White, >" ssBob White"
called the reporters attention to the partridge
cage. and here he found that the partridges had
as3 to the new list Of attractions, for
instead Oh the nine snowy eggs which were seen a
suoTt Iine ago through the sh al Of wheat as many
Tiny, beautiful partridges were frisking about
ihty are very swift runners, and resemble a
chicken. Tn father is the favorite OF tine little
Fellows, and they nestle under his wings and
peep OUT at their mother, who sits close up
10 her spouse, apparently much relieved.
Law! cav! caw!" was the sound that disturbed
the stiffness, as Mr. Wood opened the door leading
TO the yard.
THAT'S my trained crow" ssid he 81 have
mad him now something over eight months and
never Intend To part with him."
Inc crow was found peTched upon a window
looking In upon the taxidermists at work. As soon
as his master approached he raised the pitch of
MS voice several Keys and flew upon his shoulder
eaMihS In the most satisfied and consOled manner.
The celebrated homing pigeons Liberty and
Mistral, have Increased the family by two Mis-
u'i INV eusdSCu III ud cN!NS TWO more eggs.
"A Pali oi yOunz hoinlng pigeons having record
OF "A night OF ~ miles on their first attempt have
been added, and attract no little attention from
1ancieTs.
A PAIR OF SPARROW HAWKS
In cage near window are constantly watching
with greedy eyes the sParrows wAfch are contint-
ally hopping about outside. A popularity OF the
sparrow hawk Is that when young a male bird ia
marked liAe It's iather while female takes after
Its mother.
Under the sparrow hawks a porcupine, quilts
ard all. takes great pleasure in soaring visitors by
raising his qull> He has Iull set OF sharp ones,
ana While never guilty OF shooting any, has
pricked his keeper several times in handling.
OWLS AND RATS
The barred owls are good-sized now and eat
without any assistance. Their food consists prin-
cipalIy OF rats.
Where do you get rats enough to feed them?"
asked HE STAR man.
II eaten them very easily was the reply, ..for
TINS place aoounds in them, and II is only with the
greatest care that We keep them from running OF
night"
"Do you feed them to owls alive?,
SOM fun"
In snort time Mr. Wood reappeared, bringing
Trap with a large rat in il.
The rat was let loose In the cage and eight feet
anu lOrty claws We're soon chasing him around the
cdse. Inc rat didn't have much show. de was
soon seized, and general night followed
One Oh the greatest acquisitions Is a pig which
was procured Tor scientific purposes. He Is used
as snake tester, and is bitten by the reptiles
ABOUT twenty times day. He has not suffered
DlIe>, anu Is IN good condition.
Inc monkey stll continues to annoy the pos
Sums; the black bears still keep up their endless
play; the buffalo are thriving and getting a new
coat, and tue deer look as sleek and clean as
tnOush currled every day, and everything SavorS
OF pfospenty-and "A circus.