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The morning times., 1896-12-02

FLOOD CAUSED BY ICE JAMS
Towns In Wisconsin Threatened Wit
Serious Damage.
The morning times., 1896-12-02

SPAIN HURRIES HER FLEET
Great Activity at All Ports in Fitting
Out Cruisers.
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GUNS TO GUARD Us
War Department To Place Three Monster
Cannon on the Virginia Shore.
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BUSINESS MEN SwINDLED-
W. II. wese Fleeced Them With Posu
Advertising Scheme.
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$6.0S each.

shade OF brown; bias fronts, fancy
stitching; deep cuffs and arctic COL
lars, and pretty bone buttons, and
hait-satin lined-coats which We in
tended to sell for $3.50 and SIS,
On on S1le at
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HANNA WILL SEE SHERMAN
Conference Upon the Nomination of MI
s. w. Woodward.
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OMITTED CLAUSE ALLEGED
Market Company Files an Equity Suit
Against Major Tierney.
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IN MEMORY OF THEIR NUPTIAL DAY
Bridal Party of Five Years Ago Cele-
brated the Anniversary.
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The Times has regular ana
permanent Family Circulation much
greater than any other paper, MORN
ing or evening, published in WASH
tngton. As n News and Advertising
Medium IL has no competitor.
The morning times., 1896-12-02

HUNTING ALLEY TERRAPIN-
Why Barney Bennett Was ProwlinS
About Sixteenth Street.
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$1,000 FOR HER INJURIES
rslzabeth NJ. Humphries Gets Verdict
gainst the District
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MONTH OF MANY SUICIDES
Ten People Tired of Life and Troub
in November.
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MORELLO. THE GREAT RACER
Won Twenty-four Victories Out oi
Thirty-two Starts.
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AND WE LIVE UP TO IT.

No other house does--ever did-or ever will
as SAKS quotes,
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1t has its natural lin.
itations, however,
and these might have
been reached ycster-
day. Five fires broke
out almost . stimuli,
tancously. If two or
The morning times., 1896-12-02

To THE extent of III capacity, and even
in considerable degree beyond it,
the Washington fire department has rot
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REVOLVER AND KNIFE.
Georgians Use Them and One Is
Dead.

Dead.
Thomasville, Ga, Dec. las the climax
of his persistent persecution, jeff Carlisle
a white man OF about thirty-five years OF
age, who lived in the upper part of Thomas
county, yesterday attacked Tobe Bryant,
his neighbor, a youth of twenty, with a
knife. and in the desperate fight that fol
lowed was shot and killed by Bryant. The
latter Immediately surrendered to the
sheriff, and is now In jail, awaiting an
Investigation of the affair.
Both men were prominent in the county
The morning times., 1896-12-02

HOLDS UP A MIRROR TO SOUTHERN
LIFE
Miss Anna Vernon Dorsey Successful
In Her Portrayals.
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S0.S5 each.

Imported Kersey Empire Jackets
new box plaitsandtight-fitting back
front has strips OF Kersey; small
pearl buttons; deep slashed collars.
half fancy silk or black satin lined;
man-tailored: IN rich shades of tan,
brown, gree N and black-which
should have been marked SIS, will
go at
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BONA FIDE CIRCULATION.

The circulation of The Times for
the week ended November ~, 1896.
WAS as follows.
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$3.50 each.

25Genu'nc AstrakhanC ClothCaUcs;
23inches long andextra wide ripple
sweep of 145 inches; lincd throU-i.-
out with black satin: deep storm
collars, and front trimmed with mar
tenfur; front either plain or trimmed
with heavy marten fur tails with
helds-should be $3.50, for
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5000 each.

1s Seal Flush Capes, suitable for
elderly ladies', 81 inches long ana
wide in sweep; have deep storm col
lars and front edged with marten
fur and lined throughout-should be
SIS, for
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month, the Zoo will lose one Of its best
attractions. George, the pondcrous, blood
sweating hippopOtamus, one of the animals
loaned by the Adam Forepaugh shows and
since sold to the mana ger OF the WaShburn
circus, Is the one to leave. This animal
is handsome specimen OF bis family, and
Keeper Blackburn is very loath to part
with him. With the exception Of Dunk,
the big elephant, he is the most valuable
animal at the Zoo. Together with his
travelling cage, in which he viii probably
tour the country this summer, he was sold
for $500 On good authority this is
said to be 81 200 less than an animal Of
this kind is worth. 1t seems strange that
the government should give up such
handsome, healthy specimen.
The Zoo frequenters viii miss Georges
broad smile, and the delight OF the small
boy, whose pleasure it is 10 toss peanuts
into his most capacious mouth, Will be
impossible. While this animal has a very
large feeding apparatus, he is a slow eater,
and unlike most animals of his size, an
ordinary meal for a horse Will satisfy him.
He is very fond of peanuts ard sweets,
however, and a simple upward gesture OF
the byslander's hand makes him open up
his great red mouth, with its surplus OF
lips and large teeth, aud keep il open until
the supply is exhausted.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-01

redder mouth, and after the jaws close.
the king of beasts, junior, slcepily sur
veys his surroundings and the curious faces
in front OF him and then falls heavily on
his brother ana noses around until he has
found restful position in which to con-
tinue his dreams. The children at the
Zoo are rather numerous just now, and
prospects are favorable. The most re-
cent arrivals are the little Eskimo puppies,
and the baby llamas.
The baby kangaroo, which is carried
around in its mothers vest pocket most
of the time, sticks its head out and gazes
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branches. To the right is the rough, log
building, which is sublet to the elk, which
Buffalo Bill presented to the Zoo when it
was in its infancy, and the herd of buff
falo which comprises the finest specimens of
the fur remaining denizens of the plains 10
he found in the United States outside Of
Yellowstone National Park.
Besides the herd of buffalo, the park in
Wyoming has also contributed another
handsome specimen, i'll the hugh grizzly
bear, whose quarters are on the other side
of the roadway. He is among the largest
in captivity, weighing almost five hundred
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-01

Two new acquisitions are the punas
which arrived abouta week ago. They We're
presented by Mr.. George H Tice of Monero.
y, Mex. The keeper and his assistants
are very fond Of them already and delight
10 show visitors their slick fur and
kittenish faces. This is the second pair
of these animals owned by the Zoo, the
older folks having been removed 10 a COM
partment in the carnivora house to make
room for these half-grown specimens.
The wolves and foxes of which there are
several varieties; peCcarieS, muskrats,
beavers, badgers, OposSum, agleS, owls,
hawks, and various odds and ends of birds
ana animals are strewn about in crannieS,
rocks. and corners. The prairie dog villa ge
is included among these, but these inter-
esting little busybOdies deserve particular
mention. Their home is across the road
from the CaFnivoTa house, and is made
by a wall of stone three feet above and
eight feet below the surface, the latter
precaution being necessary TO keep them
from burrOwing their way TO liberty. These
cute little villa gers take much interest
in visitors. and have a cunning way OF
rising on their hind legs and cooking their
head on one side. They eye the visitor in
tently, as if TO say, well, hsye you a
peanut for me?" They are quite tame
now, and about the only comfort they
haven't got that they had in their prairie
homes is their companions, the rattle
snakes and owls, who were wont TO creep
into their holes and enjoy their hospitality.
The grounds north of the carnivora house
sink into an open valley, aud in this pic
tureSque location along the creek are the
South American llamas in houses with
matched roofs. which are decided novelty
in this section. But this can also be said
OF all of the permanent houses, which are
uniformly novel in design. 1t is not likely
that there will be any more permanent
houses wanted this coming summer, but
the grounds will he improved and made as
attractive as the limited appropriations
will allow.
The Zoo will be more interesting than
ever this summer and a trip there some
fine day will be an outing that can not
be other than enjoyable.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-01

George Is not the only peanut fieBd.
Nearly all Of the animals except the car
nivorous are very partial TO the cuber-uut,
and two occupants OF the OctagUnal dwell
ing further up the hill are rivals Of George.
The residents Of that house are the mount
aims OF flesh Dunk and Go,ddust, the Asiatic
elephants, and between the three it is diff
ficult 10 determine to which should belong
the palm.
Their house is not as fashionable az
the carnivora section, but il is very ToOmy
and strong. 1t wouldn't do to pen couple
Of beasts weighing nearly sixteen tons in
flmsy building. The Foundation stones
Of the building 90 down into the earth eight
feet. On top of this substrata are cross
beams OF unusual strength, and these In
turn are covered with planks fastened down
by ;en-penny spikes. Two OF tie heavy
granite supporters are placed so that
these huge animals can be chained to them.
Like a great many OF the animals, the
elephants are taken out for exercise when
ever the weather permits; and when they
are out for constitutional and bath
in the creek below it is alone worth the
trouble of a trip TO the Zoo to see them.
The pleasure they exhibit while on these
excursions is very marked, ard while in
the water il is as profound as that of an
urChin who goes swimming without his
mothers consent. They are full OF laugh
able antics, and the tricks they play on each
other and the schemes they resort TO are
as deep-laid as any devised By the boy who
ducks his companion.
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time. There is truly great deal of fun
in Il cage of monkeys, and with a small
mirror in, too, there is Il great deal more.
The peculiar expressions of surprise and
alarm in their small faces as they gaze
into the glass and then quickly behind
it and on all sides. calls forth much laugh
ter. One day last week one Of the small
SimianS was given piece of hard candy
much too large for his mouth. The little
fellow could make no impression on it
either by pounding it upon the floor or
dropping it from the ceiling AT last
however, his perseverance was rewarded.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-01

On the outside world with extreme ga It's
faction, much to the pleasure and wonder
ment Of the visitors. The children are
fascinated with these baby animals, and
last Sunday hundreds of the little ones
stood attentively and admiringly in front
Of the cages.
Children prefer monkeys to anything else
at the Zoo. They like to be amused, and
these half-human creatures are ever ready
to be the performers. Their pantomimic
show is nearly always in full blast, and,
although always encored, they seldom go
through the same performance the second
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-01

favorte with The keeper and a play
full animal, who likes the touch of his ca
ressing hand, is the two-ycar-old lion
Lobengula. He is one OF the handsomest
young specimens in captivity, having come
as a cub from the junges Of Central
Africa. where be and three of his brothers
and sisters were captured after their
mother had been shot. Like most of the
animals here, he is a gift to the Zoo,
Mr.. H. c. Moore of Mississippi, being the
donor.
The lion cubs in the adjoining cage are
Washington babies, having been born here
the Gath of last September. They are
very clumsy youngsters, and are very fond
of sleeping. To see them huddled to-
gether reminds one much of a fur rug.
Occasionally one will be aroused from his
sleep and will struggle TO a sitting posi-
ton. He sometimes rams his fat paw
in his brothers eye in doing so, but he
accOmplshes the task and va WINS heartily.
There is a glimpse of rcd tongue and q
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-01

The cage contained a swing OF trapeze.
and into this he got He swung with all
his might from side to side, and when
the momentum was great enough for the
bar Of the swing to strike against the side
of the cage, the candy was held at the end
of it and crushed into thousand pieces.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-01

pounds. The others OF his tribe are more
comfortably Quartered In the attractive
cages near the main entrance Of the park,
where once was an old quarry.
The other day when The Times man ar
rived at the grounds oneofthe was
exercising the pack of dogs donated when
puppies to the Zoo by Mrs. Lieut.. Perry,
after she had returned from the frozen
north. They are fine, full-blood ami
mails and help make up an extensive col
lection of CANNES which, to be found near
the carnivora house.
Tn q rarv ebort time nrobohI- -+
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A little further along the roadway is
the coon tree, around whose base is in
closed a considerable yard. There will
nearly always be seen one or more of these
cunning animals curled into bah, much
resembling knots, lying flat on the topmost
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-01

The carnivora house conta inS the principal
attraction now, that the weather is not
sufficiently mild TO permit the animals to
enjoy the open air, and adjoining this
artistically, as well as comfortably, APP
pointed building OF brick and stone, are
a series of iron cages, fronting south, said
to be the best OF their kind ever erected.
BY this addition the tropical animals will
be permitted the pleasure of outdoor eker-
else, OF which they are much in need. They
are the most active animals III thecollection
and their very life depends on exercise.
Animals of this class born in captivity do
not last through many generations. They
soon become frail, and wcak-lunged, and
the constant walking and jumping on the
hard floor usually gives them unnaturally
large feet and joints. Bat now that they
have this means of getting out Of doors
the lions and tigers may wander at will and
keep a watchful eye on the road, which
leads up the hill, and get first view of
the people who come out to get a look at
them.
Through sir. Blackburn, the head keeper,
OF the Zoo, whose office is in the Jackson
house. The Times was permitted, one day
last week to see the animals through his
eyes as well as the reporters own. He
is an old manager of j menagcrie and
necessarily one well vcrsed in natural his
tory He was the keeper of the animals
when they formed into the nest egg for
this Zoo in their small cramped quarters
back Of the Smithsonian, and the interest
he takes in his five hundred and twenty
odd pets shows in their hcalthful condi-
ton and the cleanliness of their surround
ings. The animals know him well, too,
and whenever he comes near they generally
showtbeirloveb by purring or rubbing gainst
the bars of their cage, or expressing their
affection in some manner peculiar to them
selves.
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The Big Fellows in the Tank
Will No Longer Delight
the Small Boys.

Along with the first breath OF spring
comes that longing desire i'll the hearts OF
most people TO enjoy a stroll or drive
In the country, through the yet unclOthed
woods and fields, and particularly true
is this OF WashingtonianS. While our
city is surrounded, as few cities are, by
natural scenery of surpa ssing beauty,
probably none of these half-tamed country
resorts rival the beautiful tract of hill
and valley, rocks and roads and creek just
outside the city limits, known familiarly
as THE ZOO"
The natural scenery in this already popular
resort is guarded with much care, and the
improvements added by man have been
thoroughly in keeping. 1t seems hard to
realize that only matter of afcw moments
can bring one from The city walls with such
a sudden plunge into nature in her widest
form.
Upon the eminence which rises abruptly
from the creek below, known as Jackson
Hill, is the famous old Holt mansion, over
looking the whole park. This old build
ing, tradition says, was erected and occu-
pied by John Quincy Adams. Whether
or not il was erected 10y Mr.. Adams is
not known. but il was once his home.
Moreover, it was also the home Of two
other Presidents OF the United States,
Van Buren, and jackson, hence the name
jackson Hill"
This historic old house is now used as
the office of the superintendent OF the
park, Dr. Frank Baker, and i'll bright
room OF the southern exposure, whose walls
are strung with drawings and pictures of
specimens Of natural history, Mr.. Baker
and his clerk were busily engaged with the
affairs OF his office when a Times man
called last week.
The Geological Park was established by
an act OF Congress, approved March 2.
1889. and contains a tract of 161 acres
along the picturesque, tTec-Clad Rock
Creek. extending on both sides of that
stream from Woodey Bridge and the south
10 Klmgle Bridge on The north, and costing
in round numbers $4,000
While Congress showed 4 great deal OF
liberality in the purchase OF this splendid
site, 1t seems that the appropriations for
its maintenance and further increase OF
geological specimens are now quite meager
The Officers are handicapped in this man
ner and the fur animals that come to in
crease the collection are donated OF are
born here It should contain one OF the
greatest geological collections iii the world
or at least in the United States one worthy
OF great nation. Instead it is Outranked
by two other geological gardens one pri-
vateand onemmicipal in theU uited States.
The geological garden at Cincinnati ranks
first and that in Philadelphia second. How
ever, there is much to enjoy here in our
Washington institution. Half a loaf is
better than none, wecan take what we have
and live in hope that Congress will some
day see the way clear to make this col
lection one OF the greatest i'll existence.
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READY FOR Spring At The zoo

Several Changes Have Occurred
In the Personnel of the
Denizens, but the Ma
jority Of the Old
Friends Ready
TO Greet
You.
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In very short time, probably mex
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Butler Bubbles.


+. NJ. Sanborn and Frank Burch started for
Wilmot, Sunday morning, where they have Sc
cured employment as carpenters.
We noticed Hugh Patterson on our streets
again Sunday evening. We wonder not .ha. he
finds enjoyment ia fair Butler's genial Vel.
come.
I. W. Sanborn and family departed Monday
for southern Minnesota, where they expect to
spend a fortnight visiting relatives and friends
before continuing on their journey. 1t is their
intention to make their future home ia north
eastern Iowa. Their departure will be keenly
felt by their many relatives and friends, and
al unite in wishing them a pleasant journey
and happiness III their new home.
Mr.. Chas. Ash and sister were Bristol visitors
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. S. t. Potter embarked on the
north-boand train Monday evening for their
old home in Iowa, where they viii visit friends
and relatives.
DUKE.
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Mr.. d. y. Davis, a prominent livery
man aad merchant OF Goshen. Va, has
this to say on the subject Of rheumatism
81 take pleasure in recommending
Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rlieuma-
tism, as know from ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
that il will do all chat acclaimed for it.
Agar ago this spring my brother was
laid up in bed with inilammatory rlieu-
matism and suffered intensely. The first
application OF Cllamberlain's Pain Balm
eased the pain and the use OF one bottle
completely cured him." For sale by Il.
Ross 4 Co. Druggists.
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Raaucad 10 a mere Skeleton.
How to Treat a Wife.


(Erom Pacific Health Journal.)
First, get q vile second, be patient.
You may have gent trials and perpIex-
titles in your business, but do not there
fore carry 10 your home a cloudy or
contracted brow. Your wife may have
trials, which though OF less magnitude,
may he hard for her to boar. A kind
word. a tender look, vii! do wonders in
chasing from Ter brow all clouds OF
gloom. TO this we would add always
keep j bottle 81 chamberlaiu's Cough
Remedy in thc house. 1t il the best and
Is sure to he needed sooner Or later.
Your vile viii then know that youreally
care for her and wish to protect her
health. For sale by +. Ross 6 CO. Drug
gists.
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ADAMS 8 Arthur. proprletors.
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TuSE:-WHEN JOHNNY CONES MARCHING
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Hell chas 70 death on lfea teaGe Cow,
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