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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14

gagged getting things into running order
for the coming year. In spite Of unavoida-
Bile delays work on the new gallery aud
school Is being pushed rapidly forward
The basement story has been completed
ard work commenced on the ground floor
A view of what has already been accom-
pIlshed gives assurance of more than
satisfactory completion of the elaborate
structure.
Mr.. r. N. Brooke has just returned after
an extended tour through Holland and
northern France, where he has picked up
any number of sketches, which are to be
enlarged and elaborated later. Some weeks
of his visit to Holland were spent in that
most picturesque and unpronounceable of
Dutch seaports, Katwyk-aan-zee, where,
accordir & to the artists report, he did
more and better work than he ever before
accomplished during the same space of
time. Mr.. Brooke is preparing for special
exhibition, which he expects to hold during
the latter part Of January. when much of
the work just spoken of will be on view.
Mr.. Parker Mann has spent his entire va
cation in Holland. with. most satisfactory
results, both in quantity and quality of ar
tistic work. Most of his studies have been
made in pastel and oils. with the object in
view of a large exhibition. which will prob
ably take place some time in December or
the early part Of January. Both the artist
and his wife sail for home this afternoon.
1t is quite evident from the very few can
vases which Mr.. Weyl allows to be seen
that he is saving the bulk of his summer
work for a general surptise to his friends
later in the season. This reticence is ex-
planned by Mr.. Brooke as follows: Yes;
that's just like Max. He'll spend a whole
summer in the countrys then come back
and paint Venetian water scenes until the
next spring, when he brings out the sweet
est, most charming bits Of landscape, and
when asked where he got them answers
ronchalantly. oh, that's just something
picked up last summer
Mr.. LIE Grand Johnston is still in Virginia
where he has been working all summer He
will return about December 1.
Mr.. Spencer Nichols expects to leave the
city shortly for New York, where he will be
engaged during the winter on a number of
Illustrations for which he has commissions
Miss Minnigerode- has returned from
visit of two months to Shinnecock Hills, L.
l., where she has been under the instruction
Of Mr. Chase in OIL work and Rhoda Holmes
Nichols in water colors. Her recent work
shows marked improvement in technique
and handling, and she is most enthusiastic
over the benefits derived from her summer
outing. After October !, in company with
Miss Cook, she will reopen her coaching
class" in the Corcoran bhilding.
Mr. Walter Paris is s4n lingering In the
Shenandoah valley. where he seems to be
finding abundant material for his brush.
: B. V. KING.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14

licked his chops In a suggestive manner
A heavy bolt which fastened the door of
the cage was unscrewed, spring forced
back and the entrance unbarred.
Let me go in first" said the principal
keeper of the Zoo.
The admonition was entirely superfuous.
as the reporter was not bursting with I'M
seemly ambition to be the first to go into
Loben's quarters. The assistant keeper
closed the door after Mr.. Blackburne With
the assistance of the whip and broom, the
latter induced the lion to retire to the far
corner and again said. Come on"
The reporter at that Instant remembered
that he had not made his will and also re-
called to mind that he had forgotten to
settle with the tailor for the suit of clothes
he was then wearing. Not wishing to sever
all connection with this life without at
tending to those little matters, he was
about to beg to be excused, but two score
or more visitors had gathered about the
cage and they waited in expectant silence
1t would not do to show the white feather
before that throng, so whispering a few di-
rections to The Stars artist. who accom-
panied him to the park. the reporter put
his head through the doorway and hest
act.
An Old Lady's Suggestion.
Apparently Loben did not approve of the
intrusion, for he grcwled a questioning
growl, and glared as though he desired to
be informed by what right the newcomer
disturbed his quiet. The Star man had
often met persons with dispositions similar
to that displayed by the lion, and through
force Of habit he involuntarily moved to
open his coat and show his fire-poiice badge
but recalled to mind that would not pass
him in the present instance. The assistant
keeper, who was holding the door open, at
that moment gave a gentle shove. the re-
porter was in the cage and the door had
clicked behind him.
Mercy on u.s." remarked an old lady in
the crowd, I'm a historical manner, come
out of there this minute"
The reporter has a profound respect for
old age end he turned. without delay, to
obey the lady's command but there was no
exit visible except between thu bars, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14
After Dinner.

culvert has been built to carry the water
from several springs into Rock creek. II
was formerly an unseemly ditch. but a road
has been constructed over IL and the APP
pearance greatly changed for the better.
IL Is not generally known that all the
vegetables used in feeding the animals are
raised at the Zoo. which conducts a garden
of considerable magnitude near the Office OF
DIR. Frank Baker. the acting superinten-
dent Formerly sweet potatoes. cabbage.
beets, turnips. lettuce, carrots. parsnips.
green corn, &C, were purchased Of market
gardeners. but very often the material was
fore, the Zoo garden was established. and
etable diet is furnished all the animals,
from the smallest monkey 10 the grizzly
bear, the hippopotamus and the rhinoceros
All the meat-eaiing animals are fed but
once a day Once a week they are given
liver, and all fast on Sundays. The meat
given to each animal is weighed before
every meal, and IL IL is not entirely con-
sumed the ration is cut down until the
boarde- RECEIVERS his or her appetite. The
residents at the Zoo, other than the meat
eating class receive two meals daily. The
monkeys enjoy bread and milk. the hippo
potamus and the rhinoceros manage 20 dis
pose Of a bucketful of bran. a bucketful OF
potatoes and quantity OF hay. both morn
ing ami evening. without trouble. The
black and cinnamon bears require six
pounds of bread each twenty-four hours.
while the polar bears go four pounds bet
ter, with three pounds of fish on the side.
Dunk and "Golddust," the elephants.
consume 80 pounds of hay between them.
The buffalo and elk enjoy but one meal .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14

at the Zoo. although some may be captured
this winter in the Yellowstone Park. An
effort is being made to form a collection
Of bloodel dogs. which is a novel and de-
cidedly attractive idea. Two deer were
born in June last and three more during the
first week OF August A new llama made
It's debut several months ago.
The black bear born recently In now as
active and as healthy as could be desired
He weighed but nine ounces when born ana
did not open his eyes for thirty-n DAYS
Among the visitors to the Zoo at present
are large numbers Of school children, COL
ored as well as white. who ask innumerable
questions and take down many notes for
future reference In preparing compositions
Mr.. Blackburne visited Yello xstone Park
last month and returned home fully charged
with bear stories, creditable and rncred-
ible. Each evening while he was quar-
tered at the Fountain Hotel. he says. three
bears. one big fellow and two little ones,
approached the slop kegs located but a
few feet from the kitchen. The smaller
animals would wait with a respectful pa
thence, while the big bear would take his
pick from the kegs and then they con-
sumed what remained Mr.. Blackburne
states that one morning this same big bear
who was evidently very hungry, removed
the tailhoari from a loaded slop wagon
ana helped the driver 10 unload the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14

He Showed His Badge.
ner Of animals. extending through a long
period. and the reporter thought he wa,
competent to furnish the desired informa.
ton. Evidently he was not, for he re.
piled:
Want to go in the cage here with Lo.
benz
Now, Loben is a decidedly healthy lion,
which less than a year ago was promenad-
ing and disporting. with mind free from
worry and thoughts Of future captivity,
amid the cactus and other vegetation Of the
land where Prof Garner isolated himself in
an endeavor to become familiar with the
language in use among the gorillas. He
was captured. however. and brought across
the ocean by H. c. Moore. Mr. Moore
several months ago loaned Loben to the
National Geological Park. but during the
east week he wrote from England and
formally made a gift Of the animal to the
Zoo In view of the fact that the lion has
not been associating with civilized beings
for raw meat and blood The Star man con-
cluded that Mr.. Llackburne intended his
remark as a joke, and accordingly smiled a
bland. appreciative smile.
He Licked His Chops.
Nobody has ever been in close quarters
with him but the keepers" said Mr. Black
burne, who evidently considered the smile
one Of acquiescence. 80 you have a great
opportunity open to you. Come on"
The reporter followed-to the front Of the
cage. Mr.. Blackburne directed an assist
ant to procure a rawhide and a broom
which was done, and the broom carefully
pushed between the bars. During this pro-
ceeding Loben snarled once or twice and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14
Her Smart Little sister.

From the Toledo Blade.
Are You going to be an old maid nov,
Ether asked that young iady's ten-year-
old sister.
'Why, certainly not YOU silly chsld." she
replied. Il shall marry Mr. Spooner. Of
course"
but you can't now"
why not?''
isn't he a bachelor
yes"
"And he Joined the church this mornings
II know it."
And he was confirmed"
Il know that also"
well. doesn't that make him q confirmed
bachelor3"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14
An Immensc Grizzly Rear.


feeding the animals. as II is easier to. over
feed them than IL is not TO supply them
with sufficient food.
An Immense Grizzly Bear.
A peculiar state of affairs disclosed at
the PARK is that the polar bears thrive bet
ter in warm weather than do their fellows
Of the temperate zone. The poisrs have
been provided with a deep. cool cage. but
even on, the hottest days they refuse 10 en-
ter the same, and never do 30 except at
night. The polars have acquired a taste for
peanuts. aud prefer the toothsome goober
TO fish and meat
One of the chief attractions at the park
is n comparatively new arrival He is an
immense grizzly bear. weighing at least
several hundred pounds. Although he has
beer a resident OF the Zoo but a little over
a month, IL has become necessary TO build
a new cage for him. with steel-lined sides
and maple floor, because daily he tears
huge splinters from the top. side and floor
of his present nabitation. This big fellow
has an appetite In proportion 10 his size
and swallows eighteen pounds Of bread
each day, In addition to carrots and other
food He is given a bone twice a week He
was captured in July last in the Yellow
stone Park. near one Of the large hotels
He was in the habit OF going UP TO the Dig
pen and walking of with one Of the pigs
set and Mr.. Bear caught. Although he OBJ
jected in loud tones TO being removed he
was safely landed at the Zoo
The trap in which the grizzly was caught
is curiosity, and may be seen at present
Just outside the machine shop at the park
1t was invented and constructed by Mr..
Morgal the machinist of the Zoo, and a
composed Of steel plates, bars and rivets
IL works as easily as a mouse trap, but to
set IL the services of three men are re-
quired. Tie machine shop is an INTEREST
ing feature Of the park. II had its origin
In snail blacksmith shop, but is now
complete I'm every respect.
owing TO the attitude assumed by Con-
gress IL is not known when any new ami
mails will be secured to ada 70 the col;ection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14
A Policy of Starvation.

A moment later Mr.. Blackburne opened a
large glass case and lifted the head of an
immense snake. The reptile was about
fifteen feet in length, and darted forth its
singer with chilling effect.
III you say so I'll wind this fellow about
you" said the keeper
The reporter was careful not to say SO.
He politely, but emphatically, declined the
oHer with thanks. and then went over and
viewed the prairie dogs from the outer side
OF a thick stone wall
The National Geological Park and the
animals CHARTERED there are familiar to the
majority of Westinghouse, many of
whom are regular visitors to the beautiful
ala picturesque Enclosure In spite of the
success of the Institution and the great
interest taken in II by the public at large
II Is said that there is a certain element
In Congress which is doing everything pos
sible detrimental TO the success of the
park. Congress prohibits the purchase of
animals and does not approve of the action
OF the park authorities In taking animals
to board. For this reason the aggregation
from Forepaugh's circus, which formed
such an attraction at the Zoo last winter,
will not again be seen here. Almost all
the visitors inquire of the attendants in
regard to the return OF the Forepaugh ami
mails and appear CRAFTY disappointed when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14
Some One Had Blunder
From Puck.

Some One Had lBlundered.
From Puck.
Whats the price of these gopdsr'
Eighty cents a yard, madam"
why, that's quite reasonablev'
"Qh-er-I must have. made q mistakeW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14
What the Animals Eat.

The water of Rock creek has been raised
eighteen inches in the lower portion of the
park by the construction of a miniature
waterfall and dam just TO the left of the
main entrance. which is picturesque and at
the same time appears natural. By raising
the water higher level is obtained In a
pond for water fowl, and certain obnoxious
mud banks In the creek are hid from view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14

&uinfers Jn& d6e fsffse sceecss
master Of aeoertisms,. saps:
II is efaimee for f6e rpas6insfon
Star. anS proBa8fp fruf8fufip
efatmee. f6of no offer mewspoper
IN f6e country goes info 50 farse
a percentase Of off f8e 8ouses
tutf6sn q RADIUS Of fwenfp mites
from f8e office Of publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14

A natural bridge Of boulders is to be con-
structed to take the place Of a rustic
wooden bridge at the Adams Mill road en-
trance. which will prove a pleasing substi.
tuition. Just inside the main entrance Q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14

but encouraged by the presence of Mr.
Blackburne and the whip, the reporter
reached through the keepers legs gingerly
touched the animal and then hastily retreat
ed to the door, which was opened. and
backed out. Mr.. Blackburne followed eau
tioUsly. The old lady said something about
young men being FOOLS and the reporter
moved to the water cooler. He knows how
1t feels to be face To face I'm a small cage
With an African lion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14

galore. have caused the small boys to open
their mouths with awe, particularly SO when
the animals have been accompanied by
keepers attired In spangles and carrying
whips. Timid ladies have shuddered and
murmured dreadful year after year when
the circus has come to town, and even
strong men have not been overcome with
envy when gazing on a fellow mortal prac-
tically at the mercy of animals whose cate
gerry is wild and ferocious
Star reporter visited the Zoo the other
day. and while conversing with Principal
Keeper William II. Blackburne innocently
piled the above interrogation. Mr.. Black
burne has had an experience with all man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-14
IN A LIENS CAGE
A Star Reporter Visits the Zoo and
Sees the Sights.
SOME OF TIE RECENT CHANGES
Interesting Chat About the Strange
and Savage Animals.
THE NEW GRIZZLY BEAR

" w DOEo ONE
feel when face to face
in a small cage with
an African lionY"
Undoubtedly I his
question has occurred
to every person who
has at any time wit
messed the passing Of
q circus pageant. The
open cages containing
dens of graphically
advertised wild
beasts, each animal
alleged TO have slain
keoi,erS and trainers
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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-05-16

Il the following letters had bcen written
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at Buffalo, n. Y, as follows: Il was
troubled with eczema, or salt-rheum, seven
our home physicians end received no
benefit whatever / also took treatment
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Philadelphia, Jersey City, BinShamton, and
I have paid out hundreds of dollars to the
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try DIR. Pierce's Golden nedica! Discovery.
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have taken ten bottles of the Discovery
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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-05-16

Nothing Is more common than to
neglect the many small amenities and
courtesies of life under the i'm
preston that they are needless
Where the affections are very strong
they may survive this treatment,
though even then much of their deli
cate fragrance is lost; but where they
are OF only moderate intensity it Is
pretty certain to kill them. When
visits and letters gradually diminish
and finally cease, when reunions are
discontinued, when accustomed kind
ncSses are abandoned and sympathy
grows silent, it is inevitable that the
feelings which they represent should
also decline. We learn to do with
out them; but, when we eimagine that
Dur affections remain unchanged, we
greatly deceive ourselves. They are
the natural food of friendship, and
without it slow starvation process
is certain.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-05-16
A Good Do; Story.

Last summer | stopped at q small town
n Northern Virginia, writes corre-
Ipondent. A young man at the same
aotel had two settlers aud black aud
au terrier. experimental extensively
With these three dogs during my stay,
md deduced therefrom some conclusions
which were inevitable. The hotel
reranda opened on the street aud was a
place of resort for gentlemen OF leisure
about town. There was also a side en-
rance through a large yard. I have
frequently observed the dogs lying asleep
ou the verands when the owner would
,nter the side yard on fagstone walk,
often In the midst of conversation of a
dozen men. The terrier would recog-
aize the footsteps of his master, would
utter a low sound and spring to
ais feet and rush at once in the
direction whence he heard the steps.
The settlers invariably seem to know
what it meant, would raise their heads,
ash their tails upon the floor, showing
evident signs of understanding the stu
ltion. have seen this terrier recog-
aize the steps of his master when the
iatter was accompanied by two or three
,ther persons. The delicate precision
,f his hearing was marvellous. cannot
believe that he was guided by the sense
sf smell, as it is evident that the settlers
whose habits of hunting have developed
IN them much more sensitive olfactory
power, would naturally have been the
irst to detect their masters approach,
md yet It was equally evident that the
terriers ears were the first to catch tbs
York Press.