Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-10

satisfaction. HIS example was quickly fol-
lowed by the other members of the party
as each appreciated the fact that having
left the Great American Chief they could
once again remove the uncomfortable Cos
tunes that had been donned in accordance
with his desires.
However with or without the costumes
of their native heath. the visiting wards OF
Uncle Sam attracted widespread attention
during their short stay in Washington. On
all sides. wherever they appeared, curious
people fiocked to see them.
In their tour of education they visited
the navy yard the National Museum, the
Treasury and other points of interest. ard
more Information was given them in few
hours than they Will be able TO iigest in
as many months. However, they took in
everything they saw and it IS safa To IRE
dict that there will be some startling tales
poured into the ears of their associates
when they arrive at the exposition city.
II was widely heralded before the ar
rival of the Filinnos in the United States
that the Igorrotes' main delight in the way
of food is diet of savory dog There i'm
mediately arose a question to how this
diet was to be furnished them by the expo
sion officials. II was said that . 600 pounds
of dog meat would be necessary every day.
Immediately there was a howl from hui
name and other societies of st. Louis. and
a compromise it is ntimated. was effected
by which the dogs taken in at the city
pound and that Were not redeemed by the
owners were 10 be furnished the igorrotes
for food, and they have eaten 1t with a
relish.
CANNES Guarded.
Knowing of this propensity the citizens
of Washington became wary and yesterday
was dull day for Col Enstein's faithful
and trusty menials. whose duty 1T Is 10
catch stray and wandering CANNES Every
body that owned dog kept 1t tied secure
ly In the back yard. fearing not alone Col.
| L.
! this reason the haul at the pound was not
| very large yesterday. The day before Col.
Einstein and his men were successful
| that they able to present quite an
| elaborate combination of pointers and set
| ters bulls and pugs. fox terriers and col
| lies. in fact, Col. Einstein Is said to have
| been so greatly encouraged by his haul and
the variety of food he was able to Offer
| that he. 1t Is said courteously extended
| through little chief. Col. Clarence r. Ed
| wards an invitation for his proteges &c
| take luncheon at the pound.
| As soon as the Igorrotes learned OF the
invitation and of the savory dishes they
| could prepare II Is said there came neal
| being a riot and rush was made In the
| direction of the pound. 1t was with grea'
| difficulty that they were stopped. 1t was
deemed shame not to allow the pangs
| of hunger that had seized the visitors tt
| be relieved by an abundance of their native
| diet but 1t was felt that the inconsistency
| of the situation would not admit of any
| such procedure. Here were the Filipino
| wards of Uncle Sam, clad in the conven
| tional garments of civilization and ready
| to wear shoes, hankering after diet OF
| dog. case of the clothes not making the
| man. Why let them banker? Dog they
| wanted, and 1t appeared for while as II
dog they must have. Strong heads prevail
ed. however, and the meat was not giver
| upon the solemn promise of Col. Edwards
that Col. Einstein would forthwith ship Il
| the exposition city choice selection o.
| CANNES. Civilization won out temperate,
| and the visitors were made to partake O.
food I'm keeping with their costumes.
| Much unknd host" said little Antero
mot give guest what want to eat
Despite this denial the guests expressed
themselves as having enjoyed their sh0r