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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

tinction Even the poorest Indian who
still holds in venerstion the traditions Of
his people. will expend the last cent Of
money he possesses fer an eagles feather
which is generally very expensive, with
which ne will adorn an old felt hat or even
a handkerchief. should he not be able TO
purchase more stylish headgear.
This custom originates in what is per-
haps the oldest belief known among the
Indians. The legend goes that when the
Indians first inhabited this continent there
was a contest as TO whether the red men
or the Wild animals were TO have posses
sion of the land and the right 10 kill or
exterminate ne other.
The Greas Spirit then decreed that the
issue should he decided by race between
an Indian ard buffalo. and accordingly
a great meeting was called at a certain
region in the then Far West. now embrac-
ing the State of Minnesota and the unciv-
beyond.
''All the Indians and every beast and
bird that then inhabited the country were
present.
THE contestants in the fatal race were
selected on both sides, and the Indian ran
against the buffalo on track one mile
In circuit. The sympathy OF all the ami
mails with their own champion. ex-
cepting that of the eagle. who when the
Indian was becoming overpowered by the
beast, famed him with its wings, and ena-
bled him to breath more readily from the
circulation of air thus produced
In recognition of the service Of this
friendly eagle. which enabled the Indian
to win against the buffalo, and thus pre-
serve his race from destruction, the In
dams wear the eagles feather on their
head and hold that bird in the highest es-
TEEN and respect"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

varieties Of dogs. who being already in
cages are not required to be muzzled. Also
may be noticed several kir1s of rare and
curious birds including the harpy eagle
collected by Commander Todd. commanding
the United States ship Wilmington. on his
voyage up the Amazon River about year
age. This is said TO be the only specimen
in confinement in the world and a large
sum Of money was recently offered for it,
but refused by the officers of the ZOO.
The animal house is OF considerable eX-
tent and is furnished with open air ders
which enable the lions tigers and more fe-
rociOus and powerful beasts 10 reach
state as near freedom as in the nature Of
things hey can be permitted 10 enjoy. The
privilege afforded them by the open air
cages is INDUCED in Gifer,uuy according
to the natures OF TIE beasts. for animals
the keeper says. are according to his OBJ
seryations endowed with as great diver
sity Of temperament as human beings.
Thus the magnificent royal Bengal tiger,
which the zoo received some six years ago
as a git from the Adam Forepaugh show.
exhibits the most supreme disdain of his
quarters, spending the greater part of his
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

ing rush on the part of those witnessing
the sight TO get as far away as possible
The young boas. which first saw the light
of the sun about month ago. are promls-
ing little reptiles. with very large head 5
in comparison to their bodies. and are al
ready able to kill and eat small toad or
lizard that may be given them. II is not
by any means an attractive sight to wit
ness the feeding of the snakes, as their
food IS always given them alive. 1t is not
uGusual for the keeper to take one OF the
smaller constructors out of its cage and
place II on the floor. \ mouse or chick
monk is then given to the loathsome rep
tile who. with the rapidity OF light. en-
circles the little creature in its deadly
folds and slowly brushes it to death. II
then leisurely devours its prey, the whole
process lasting about fifteen minutes.
The ANIMALS know perfectly thei~ meal
times. and each gives vent TO his impa-
thence after its own manner. The lions
roar the parrots scream or whistle, the
wolves. bark the monkets chatter. and
general pandemonium reigns until the
keeper appears with the provender. Per-
haps the only exception to be noted TO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

| haps the only exception to be noted TO TIM
general spirit OF greed is seen in the roya
! Bengal tiger, who. should he happen TO u
| lying down. which is generally the case
| does not as Il rule, trouble himself 10 rise
when the keeper appears with his hunk o
raw meat. This fellow, by the way. II
| said TO be the only really ferocious nam
NAL in the Zoe. The reporter had an op'
| portunity of witnessing a sample of his
| temper when the keeper happened 10 WIZ
! along the gallery just above the animals
| cage With one terrible spring. and &
waya of his tremendous foreleg. the tiger
! attempted TO reach the man. but the bars
did not allow OF the passage OF his limb
| and Re fell back. growing and batied.
When this tiger was received b. the Zoo
the Keeper says he was considered in al
most a dying condition but the system of
treatment adopted for his recovery proved
so effectUal that he is now said 10 be the
largest and finest specimen in America,
notwithstanding the fact that the absence
of sufficient supply of water IL still pre-
judicial to his appearance and health. He
is. 1t is said the only mammal in the Zoo
whose den has not been entered by a
keeper. 't'n
There are at present in the Geological
Park 400 mammals, 1s5 birds and $50 rep
tiles making total Of 1875. which is con-
stantly being added TO by the Zoos own
purchases and through the gifts Of prl-
waite individuals The park itself extends
over 40 acres.
The Zoo from its inception national
institution in 1890 in which year an ap-
preparation OF s20O.C0 was made by Con-
gress. has been under the direction of Prof
S F. Langley and the Board of Regents of
the Smithsonian institution. Strenuous eff
forts are now being made by Prof. Lang
ley to obtain fresh appropriations in ad-
dition to that which the park nov enjoys,
and to interest Government officers and
others in various parts of the world in Sc
curing specimens of the fauna which may
be available 10 them.
The Superintendent OF the Park is DR..
Frank Baker.
The visitor who has enjoyed trip TO the
animals may recall FOR his edifcation the
poets reflection:
Then let Us he to every beast patron and a
friend:
Each tells his tale, each Ia, his aim. as as
he's his end
\ lesson TO he learned from them, and man him
self may steal
Som new light from the tapi-. some impression
from The seal.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
TANNING THE BAlLIFF.

The afternoon sun had dipped behind
the broad shoulder OF the Ruehill and
the strath below was plunged in shadow.
II had been one of the haleyon days
which sometimes fall on the borderland
of autumn and winter. when the sun SHES
with summer brilliance from a rloudless
sky, when the now sombre landscape
takes a younger and brighter aspect. and
10 the WORKOUT heritage there comes
touch OF fresh life. But now, as the cold
line of shadow mounted the hillside ana
the suns heat died from the earth the
harsher feeling Of the late season assert
ed itself, ana there was a shiver in the
air betokening night OF frost. The stream
in the valley had lost its sparkle, cold
and colorless its waters looked az they
flowed full-lipped between their banks OF
dry grey bent; and even the hills we're
scarce relieved from monotnnous greyuess
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

died like his illustrious namesake, vic
tim 10 his Unsuitable desire for glory.
The First simian Resident.
Many persons stili remember the first
monkey 10 grace the Zoo. His popular
name was Face" He was the delight
Of large circle of admring friends who
were wont to visit him in his unDreten-
tious quarters in the shed back of the
National Museum He died soon after be
ing transferred 10 the Zoo, and was
mourned by many who had enjoyed his
festive pranks and general good nature.
The latest addition made TO the mon
key house are the two black apes from
Celebes an island adjacent 10 the Phil
ippines. which were presented about two
weeks ago by Lieut.. William A. Leber.
These are perhaps the most polished ami
mails in the Garden their appearance Civ
ing the impression of having been height
ened by the application OF backing
brush
The Snake Contingent.
The snakes appear to have a fascination
TO numerous visitors. and should the keep
er demonstrate the harmlessness OF the
big boa and python by taking them ont in
his hand there would surely be a scamper-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
Why Evarts Lives So Long

tfIoiu tht Nhlcdso hrt"tu-j
Ex-senator Evarts celebrated his eighty second
birthday few days ago, and called HE large
brood OF children and grandchildren and great
grandchildren around him in his old.fashioned
residence in Second Avenue. Although his eyes
are almost sightless and it is difficult for him to
recognize people except by their voices nova
days, his general health is good, and he has not
lost his humor.
The other day when an old friend called upon
him he talked nj length about the past and the
men they had been associated with at the bar.
in politics and in society, and Mr.. Evsrts quoted
a few appropriate lines from Oliver Wendell
Holmes pathetic poem 1.-THE Last Leaf"
"iow do you account for your longevityf'
said the friend. ''Nou have always been hard
worker You have eaten and drunk whenever
you hungry aud thirsty, and haze been what
We call a free liver You have never taken care
OF yourself and not born with strong
phi, sique. Why il ii that you have cntived
nearly all of our contemporariesf'
81 suppose it's because have never taken .iiiJ-
exercise said Nh. Eyarts grimly.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

time in sleep or pacing majesticaly up and
down his enclosure. His manner of emerg-
| ing from his den into the open is extreme
| ly deliberate and it sometimes takes him
| an hour after the door of his cage has
| been opened. to determine whether or not
| he will avail himself of the privilege
| accorded him. The lions. however and
the young tigress bound eagerly into the
| open air the latter being especially lively
and disporting herself like young kitten
at play.
LohenguIn md His History.
Lobenguia. the large African lion, is a
| celebrated character in the history OF the
Zoo. His pamc Is derived from that of a
Zulu chief .sho fought against the British
some four years ago in South Africa, very
near TO the same territory which is row
the scene Of war between England and the
Transvasl.
Lo was captured in the country Of his
namesake shortly after the latter's subju-
CATION and transferred by his captor,
an American gentleman TO the
Zoe He has become quite a domestic
character since his residence here and has
had a numerous progeny. His youngest
children. who are about six months old,
are eOmical little fellows. and look quite
harmless a. they romp around their moth
er, the great lioness, or have mimic bat
Ties among themselves.
The monkeys generally attract the larg
est crowds about their cages and many
and loud are the bursts Of merriment that
issue from the people when JACKIE is in a
boisterous or quarrelsome mood. This lat
ter mOci not infraquently happens, and, as
in human communities. the disaffection of
one individual is sufficient 10 set the whole
house in oommotion. Then things become
lively indeed. and each animal becomes
possessed with q desire for punching the
head OF his neighbor. which state of af-
fairs is bound TO result disastrously for
the smallest member OF the tribe. The
scIobatic endcavors of this unfortunate in
dividual 10 elude punishment generally
call forth the loudest expressions of de-
light from the bystanders.
When, however. like Mr.. Bob Sawyer,
Jacko is only cheerful" his feats upon the
flying tTapeze are none the less interest
ing to the admirer of the gymnastics.
sad instance in this connection Of vault
ing ambition which o'erleaped ITSELF was
furnished IN The brief but brilliant career
OF Pompey, a native of Brazil who far
outshone al bis confreres at the Zoo in
suppleness and agility.
Pompey WAS found by the keeper one
day lying beneath the trapeze upon which
he had once dazZied adnliring audiences
breathing his last. 4 post nortem exam
nation revealed the fact that his neck
had been broken in ID fall. probably the
result of characterization OF nundredth
of an inch in his distance which neither
supple foot nor prehensle tail could save
from disastrous result. and So Pompey
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
THE RED MANS HEADDREss
Why the Indian Adorns Himself
witt the Eagle Feather

at may be noticed" said an Indian
agent in this city. that the feature of
their primitive costume which the Indian
is most loath to dispense with for the garh
of civilization is the eagles feather worn
in his headdress.
The custom OF weaving the eagles feath-
or is practiced by all the tribes from Alas
ka to Patagonia. and a complete set Of
feathers is the mark of chief OF high dis
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

All foreign automobile clubs recognized by
the French Club are entitled to challenge
and compete against the club which holds
the cup. These recognized clubs are: The
Automobile Club Of America. the Automo-
bic Club OF Belgium. the Automobile Club
OF Germany, the Automobile Club OF Great
Britain. the Automobile Club of Switzer-
land, and the Automobile Club Of Turin
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
A KAFFIR SMOKER.
Native Women Enthusiastic De>o-
tees Of the Pipe.

CFrom the London MailJ
In South Africa the native women
smoke necessarily. Your native servant
smokes as she cooks and as he washes
The tobacco she likes is rank. The dainty
cigarette an English or Russian lady of
fashion enjoys. smoked through quill
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
TIE CAPITAL CITY zoo
Old and New DenizenS of ihe Ma
tional Menagerie.

Cinnamon Bear Jim the Father of the
scntations From the Philippine
The Elephants Dunk and GoIddust.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25


Tee elephant house which occupies a
prominent position was the first erection
made in the park Ii was constructed IN
the early part of 1891 the year in which
the animals were moved from their for
mer quarters, and was built as a tenn
po-ary accommodation for the two elc-
plants "Golddust'' and Dunk" presented
by the Adam Forepaugh show to the Zoo
These two elephants lived together in the
closest friendship and affection until the
decease several months ago of "GoIddust.
since when. the keeper aiiirms. Dunk"
has exhibited unmistakable signs of lone
illness for his lost companion
The aquarium is a comparatively recent
feature OF the Zoo and contains many Gu
rious varieties of fish in their native eIe-
ment
Among the vast number OF animals scat
tered throughout the menagerie grounds to
attract ones attention are several beauti-
fui varieties of foxes-those most nimbIe
and def OF animals; the black and grey
wolves who are really not so feroeious as
they look; wild boar minus his tusks
which, in the possession OF an animal OF his
disposition, nigh render him a rather disa-
= Ereeable customer. and several beautiful
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-20
A Cure For Chronic Diarrhoea.

About FIVE years ago | was trou-
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ssvs c. T. Chisholm, asa Dearborn
Ave. Ccicago. "and although | con-
smiled several eminent physicians
who prescribed for me, found their
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me. and the trouble almost became
chronic. After suffering several
months. one day concluded to try
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhosa Remedy and / beg to as
sure you that | was most agreeably
surprised to find after taking two
doses Of the remedy that ! was COM
p.etely relieved Of the disease that
bad cost me so much trouble and an
nuyAnce. I am thankful to say that
I have not suffered from ii since.
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All persons holding water privileges
or those pairing water rates. are here
b~ notified that the water rates for
the term ending June 80. 1901. viii De
due and payable at the Office OF the
Honolulu Water Works. on the lst day
OF January, 1901
All such rates remaining unpaid for
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All privileges upon which rates re
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Rates are payable at the once 81
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Supt. Honolulu Water WORKS
Honolulu. Dec 20. 1900
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JUDGE Little Reversed.

4 decision was handed down today
rs the supreme court reversing the
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pstzni IS. Alapai. The case was OF
foreclosure OF mortgage in the terri
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NOTICE 70 FRUIT IMPORTERS.

Several Fruit Maggot Flies having
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EntomoIogist. Prof. A Koebele. during
mis- recent visit % the South Sea ISL
ands and Australian Colonies, and
which pests are doing serious damage
TO all the fruits in those Islands anu
Colonies. Notice is hereby given by
the Commissioner of Agriculture ana
Forestry that the importation OF fruits
from the South Sea Islands and aus
traIian Colonies is strictly forbidden.
sWRAY TAYLOR,
Commissioner of Agriculture ana
Forestry.
Honolulu. December IS, 1900.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-25
WHY AMERICANS WIN.

From The Electrical Review.
one of the many reasons why American manu-
faCturerS 50 successfully competing for
eign markets is to be found III the following
episode which occurred recently An American
manufacturer Of steam speciaities was visiting
English firm which made similar goods 4
certain article which both firms made under
discussion.
What is your price On this thing" asked he
American.
We'll, in your money. about $40 replied he
Englishman. What does il cost YOU
III deliver at your door all you want s.
apiece" said the American.
How in the world do you do ~
We'll. I'll Illustrate answered the Ameri-
can Look out of that window and across the
street. See that man painting i sign"
Yes
He's ladder isn't he"
Yes
See that other sitting the sidewalk
holding the foot Of the ladder"
Yes"
Now. in America We have ladders that stand
up by themseves-don't need man 10 hold I'm
So. you see, in this instance we divide your cost
of labor exactly by two"
4 see" remarked the Engiishman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-25

ito1s u.-shap for q veteran Of the stage OF ms
VIDE and long experience. At yesterday
rna-ln-- Performance Of La File de Roland.
Il which n held Tho part Of the Conlle
oAT-4-ry- l- was only saved d. i han : Dleaulh
tf#-l missing IIS cue. The narrow escape II
question Has .H2 up 10 by an eXtra9r dln "a.
se-as Of uUf1r-s--u and lnlucky accidents ! ne
1a-t ls mat NJ SilFaIH. - no had been speh1--is
Z few days in the South Of France. arranging
10 return 1-r fhe sunday matinee. had run =
Iri-.slss close ~ timing his trains v nri. a.
tsf--LEly. the Aarseies express il whlch ne
vs. travelling broke down and left the actor
STRANDED ~ Dixon. he was IN despair. But tAeA
ne Tram u luxe came up and N SllFalh Fl" d
s@Yec again As !. luck would have =. now
ever HIS second express came 70 grief Ike w
LIST ana u lacked Lgt many minutes from Inc
A-lr IL "a hICr the COmte d AmaGry was due Oh
Sae Theatre FraEeais stage when NJ SllVaIn
Ialn was sun a. Berry Ccnture station Whlch
A. some $50 miles outside the Lyons terminus
eLl al which no express usually stops But lhe
actor. grown desperate. frantically lnpiOreu
IN guard for once 70 break the rules IN so ore
Z preclczmeuc and put him down at Bercy.
A--Ff some parIeying the agOnlzed tragedlAn
~oA TIE question, gauted out, sprang into a
-, and vas conveyed al full gallOp 10 the
aAealre Francois. where, throwing himself into
IL ~ cornt- d'AmaUFy's getup, ne was down II
ne wings only a few seconds late for his cle'
Sealng all previous records Of the kind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-25

B5naparta Murat, Don Carlos and dozens of
ne Hke-a1d soon the New-York books began
70 show -Jmewhat similar collection Of celeb
rites Dupont happened to begin his American
zreer al . time when American beauties
bloomed 9.-a extraordinary splendor. Perhaps
his work mad something 20 do with the fame of
American teauty- II IS certain that one would
hardly suppose that 50 many American women
Of title existed as appear. photographed, in that
c8Iectior-F rincesses C0lonna and Enga-
Et-ben. Countess v2n Frankenstein Baroness
vo5 PoIa11t and so forth But they are
American for the most part and their
portraits generally show the distinctive Ameri-
can types. IN stageIand Dupont has not tried to
uake himself popular IS a photographers He
occupied r The DAYS Of the late Augustin DAILY
position % r=laron 10 Days Theatre almost
Ike his former relation with the Coincide Fran
CASE and The great lights Of the opera made q
point Of sitting To him: bat like other fashion
abe pinot --aDhers- he knew that. for reasons
based upon prejudice. just or unjust the pro
tzsslon AS such must have its own special
photograI 1ers and that II does NOT pay TO defy
ms convention
Although Dupont Intentionally made no spe-
GzJy # v9mens portraits, he has always been,
II NeW-E -z Il least a women's photographer
TINS Is EASILY accounted for by his felicity
in producing q charming picture. It was
MS oprim-s--. creed that almost any young
woman can be made the subject II a graceful
picture u she -= taken fun length and his nat
u-al AMI acquired skin n the two essentials Of
posing and adjustment Of light made his work
justification II his theory. Il Is said that Du-
poHt's advent IL Nev-Y3rk was the beginning Of
N change u fashion from head portraits TO
rs-e-- ll---- and --l-- length