Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-25

with the animals feared fatal effects from
the chill winds blowing over the Atlantic
The New York customs house estimated
the duty upon the animals. but when an
order was received from the White House
turning them over to the National Zoo at
Washington a release was granted and no
duty had to be paid. The lioness and male
baboon died shortly after reaching Wash
ington. The zebras are to be experimental
with by scientists of the bureau of animal
industries, who hope, by crossing the ami
mails with horses, to breed a hybrid species
OF zebrules, found by Scotch scientists
to be superior to mules as carriers of noun
tain guns and pack burdens.
The Dowager Empress of China recently
sent the President large oil portrait of
herself, the work of Miss Catherine Carl,
an American artist, who was enabled to
paint her majesty through the influence of
Mrs. Conger (wife of our former envoy to
China), who Is said to have converted the
empress to Christian science. In its mag
nihcent frame of carved oriental wood 1t
stands about ten feet high, and being too
bulky to be brought into the blue room the
formal presentation by the Chinese minis
ter had to be made without it. 1t is now
installed in the lecture hall of the National
Museum, but photographs of it are not al
lowed to be made, as Miss Carl is said to
have had it copyrighted. Shortly afterward
large photograph of the empress dowager
was received by the President.
The pope presented Mr.. Roosevelt with
magnificent specimens of the mosaics of
81. refers ana the vatican and last month
the President received from Emperor Will
liam valuable collection of engravines IL
Illustrative of the life of Frederick the
Great Mrs. Roosevelt has been the recip-
lent OF several interesting gifts from for
efgn functionaries. among these being seven
exquisitely dressed Japanese dolls from the
mikados minister here and a magnificent
sandal wood box of myriad compartments
bestowed by the Japanese prince who lately
visited Washington.
Gifts l.
Five opossums, two bay Iynxes three ma
eaws, lion, a golden eagle and a bear
cub are among the Presidents gifts from
private citizens, turned over to the Nation
al Zoo, some of them temporarily Doubt
less the most priced Gift yet received by
hIm is his magnificent saddle horse. IVY
oming," presented by the cowboys of that
state. From another region was sent a
glass snake" a very brittle reptile, whose
tan got broken in transit, but which sur
Wives at the Zoo.
Whenever he returns from a tour the
president is accompanied by several wagon
loads of souvenirs, and among the most
notable thus far received have been pair
oil deer horns in the death lock- a bride
woven from hair. chair made of elk
horns. pair of totem poles of the north
western Indians, stuffed deer head noun
tain sheep head, pheasants and lizards a.
gold and silver loving cup, silver and glass
claret pitcher and a handsome cigar case
presented by several municipalities.
OF the private gifts turned over to the
National Museum the most elaborate is one
of the saddles of the '-guachos" or South
American cowboys. 1t is accompanied by
brides, breast straps, four saddle cloths
and full outfit of horse trappings The
saddle is of red pressed morocco leather
and is trimmed with jaguar fur and alpaca
bossed leather. The trimmings are of white
metal. Accompanying the outfit are also
lasso of rawhide and bolas comprising
three balls covered with boa constructor
skin. Another gift deposited in the museum
is a buckskin shirt made for the President
by the Delaware Indians. W lille still an
weapons captured from the insurrectos of
Mindanao. Philippine Islands. The latter
comprises two carbines, two muzze-load-
ing pistols and two bolos.
Certain gifts are regularly received by the
President on holidays. For some years it
has been the custom of John Redmond. the
Irish leader, to send to the White House
Patrick's day. Each Christmas and Thanks
giving the White House table Is supplied
by an enormous turkey furnished by a
breeder who receives geperous amount
of free advertising In return. He is always
flooded with valentines. One received last
year bore the ode:
.sBraye and true, strong and steady;
No wonder you get there, gallant Teddy
Mr.. Roosevelt has made the rule of not
accepting from individuals presents of any
value or representing hard work. OF course, i
he must accept presents and souvenirs
from cities and towns or delegations rep
resenting the Industries or resources of any
region of the country. Recently Boston
woman sent to him silk flag in which she
had taken 125.000 stitches, and upon which
she had spent $780, not to mention four
months labor. The forty-fiye stars in the
blue field cost her 81 each. She received
the flag back In a day or two. also note
OF declination from Secretary Loeb, stat
ing that the President felt Obliged to adopt