The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-09-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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IN rorino, italy, there is a lit
.l - boy, Ettore Cesa by
.to Youngest son of a prominent
~ man. who has a daily romr
"a baby lions. These infant
.obs of the junsles have not been
IN hand by expert trainers OF
,atod by famous tanners. Little
himself converted them from
~ Httle cubs into affectionate
'nli III The plucky little boy and
l.asts are inseparable and have as
times together as three young
If tbe human family.
has BY accident that little Ettore
Ii his big, clumsy playfellows.
ine that two lion cubs had been
a tbc geological gardens at Tori
kignor Cesa. thinking the animals
material for an interesting photo
arranged with the superintend-
take a nashlight of the cubs.
'rting that little Ettore might en-
visit 10 the zoo, Signor Cesa took
Ettlp son with him when he went
Prrre a Photograph of the lions.
tbe siguor was arranging his
Va and fuss preparatory to max
M aashligllt his little son slipped
Iticod into tie cage where the cubs
4 curiously watching the visitors.
Mare the startled father or the
In had time to reach him he was
4 on his knees, with both baby
1 thrown about the cubs. The lions
Hi not at all astonished by the
ence of the youngster. The keep
htered the cage and stood ready to
bet the boy should the beasts show
sign Of anger. They, however,
liz looked him over, gave him a
hui push with their great paws and
friendly overture invited him to a
\ Of tag by scampering around the
lby and lions We're soon rolling
and over together, the little one
pking with laughter and the lions
ting their pleasurV by low, gut
sounds. When the strange trio
tired OF playing, Signor Cesa
the three and secured several ex-
Mt photographs.
HE Ettorc had become so attached
s new playfellows that he refused
ave the cage and begged earnestly
e allowed to take the animals
The Signor promised to do his
to secure the cubs and greatly
rlsed the superintendent Of the
ems by announcing that he wished
rchase the two infant lions. After
lOrt discussion the bargain was
d, and little Ettore was persuaded
ave his pets by the promise that
lOuld have them in his own home
ext day.
news flew like wildfire, and half
leighborhood turned out to wit
the arrival of the cubs. Mothers
tight hold of their children and
de them going near little Ettore,
citing all the while the direst mis-
10 that little fellow.
nor CeSa himself somewhat doubt
Judgment Of the venture, and he
ned home from business anxious
'aiting the arrival of the beasts.
,eeper brought them in a covered
n, and the people scattered in all
ions when the cubs were led out.
Ettore, however, who had been
ling for his playfellows, dashed
the house and down the steps to
them. The cubs seemed as de-
as the child at the meeting, rec
ng the boy instantly.
ICE had been placed on the lawn
e cubs. and after a short romp
limals were established in their
Ome.
y day now Ettore and the lions
When the weather is fine be seen
over the lawn together or tum-
about on the grass as friendly
inmate as three children. When
ms, the cubs are taken indoors,
lie entire third story of Ettore's
Is given over to these beasts and
ably owner.
no unusual thing for Ettore to
lis two friends with him when
es IN town, and the people of
are now quite accustomed to
us. Other children stroke their
neads fearlessly; but, although
'ccept calmly all friendly ad-
; with no one will they romp as
lelr little master.
little one has succeeded in teach
EN- many tricks. They always
helr big paws before entering
'e and will shake hands when
lnded. They play dead lion"
nd have been taught to sit up
9 Tor their food much the same
g will.
rCesa has becomealmost as fond
Mons as has his little son, and he
lat Attore shall keep his pets as
they prove docile, and he is
atihg having in a year or so two
own lions wonderfully tanned
Iihed.-New York Tribune.