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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

tor and general curator of the Zoo, is
ably assisted by Raymond L. Dlttmars,
the curator of reptiles To these two Of
fctals more credit Is due, perhaps, for
the high state of excellence this vast mu
nictpal playground has attained than any
others connected with the conduct OF its
affairs. Both have devoted the best
years Of their lives to the study of the
manners, customs and habits of wild and
domestic animals reptiles and birds. Each
knows his especial branch of the work
so thoroughly that the affairs of the Zoo
move as smoothly as piece of well-oiled
machinery. When II Is taken into con-
sfderatlon that they have to deal with
1873 species of mammals alone, of which
there are GOT specimens, 1t Is but natural
that their knowledge of the animal king
dom must be profound. These species are
divided as follows: Primates 80; Carni-
vora, oil; Pnnipedia L; InsectIvora, 1;
Rodentia, %; Ungulata, 65; MarsupiaLR,
s; Edentata, 3. OF the bird family there
are SAB species and $3.50 specimens; 118
species of reptiles, of which there are 712
specimens, and Is species, or 1S5 speci
mems Of amphibians
stroll through the animal houses Is
well worth the while of every student OF
natural history. The very finest speci-
mems of the feline family are here shown.
Lions, tigers. panthers, leopards, jaguars,
cats, large and small, are all restlessly
pacing the narrow confines of their cages,
and all in the finest physical shape. The
elephant house is equally interesting, and
here several Of the largest animals In
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22
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to follow them through their annual
changes of plumage. Nowhere else. ex-
cept In Mexico and Brazil, can these
species be seen alive at this period of
the year Many American birds. which
have been reduced almost to the point of
extinction by the influence of civilization,
are here found. Among them are two
specimens Of the rare whooplng crane Of
our Northwest. or the many smaller
birds of brilliant plumage special interest
in conferred I'm the green hunting crows
and wandering tree magpies OF India, the
strange rollers, cayenne wood rail, Pata-
CONAN lapwings, pine, grOssbeaks and
black banded aracarl touCRnS. Many OF
the rarest species OF birds In the Zoo
nestled this past summer and those TO
hatch include sand hill cranes. white
breasted guans, rufous luminous, curas-
sows, weka rails, griffin vultures, brown
pellcans, double striped stone ployers,
rheas and emus. The huge flying cage
which occupies n conspicuous place In
the garden is admirably adapted for Its
purpose and is never without its quots
of votarIes among those who visit the
Zoo
The reptile house is under the personal
supervision of Raymond L. Dittmars who
has travelled the world over In search Of
the rarest as well as most venomous
specimens of snakes. Snakes and saur-
ians ara here found by the hundreds,
among them the very finest specimens OF
constructors In captivity. Mr.. Dittmars is
intensely proud Of his pets, and none is
too vicious or yenomous for him to ban
die At Will.
That the Geological Garden is a valu-
able acquisition Is evidenced by the large
number OF school children that attend
the monthly lectures on natural history
given at the park by heads of the various
departments. large rustic pavilion,
near the wolf and bear dens. has been
constructed and there three lecture
courses were delivered to the pupils q
the Bronx aaAools The average atten&
ance at esaA sss.ure was about $500 pf
pills and as Ssasa lecture was followed Y
a demonstration II can readily be se&
that the Zoo has its practical side ant
is we'll worthy of the support accorded
1t by the municipality OF Greater New
York, augmented by the receipts taken
in at the gate one day in each week,
which is designated as pay day"
Strange as It may seem, the attendance
on pay days" compares favorRbly with
the other six days of the week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

goats. one Tahr and IL American bison.
Each and every one of the new born
specimens has been christened by its re-
spective keeper and by actual count there
are q Teddys, 20 Bill Tafts. 10 Bill
Bryans and eight Hetty Greens.
One OF the most interesting depart
ments of the Zoo is that devoted to birds.
Here the specimens are splendidly ex-
hibited and admirably labeled and ex-
planned. The most important addition
to this department last year was one OF
more than 100 birds from the London
Geological Gardens, received In exchange
for a shipment of American birds Among
the rarer birds in this lot was Kobe
Vulture, lammergeier, Australian edge
tailed eagle, brush turkeys, black-footed
penguins, bearded titmice, piping crows.
crown shrikes, greater spotted woodpeck-
ers, white-crested tOuraCous, Hyaclnthine
macaw and hOOpoe. Another notable fea-
tura In the large collection OF American
song birds, especially the wood warblers.
OF this latter group % species have been
placed on exhibition, including such rare
ard delicate birds as the Connecticut,
mourning. palm and worm eating war
b!ers. The sight of these living migrants
in their winter plumage is new even to
the learned OrnthoIogist, and to the ordi-
nary lover Of birds it Is a treat to be able
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

wide berth when the shades OF night have
fallen. The stones at the northern cor
uer OF the house, where is located the
room occupied by the fair daughter OF
the French family that dwelt there over
a century ago, are much whittier than
the others. And the present occupants,
people no more superStitiOus than the av-
erage, say that about once year a
scrapiug noise can be heard In that cor
uer of the building as though spirit hands
were scrubbing the stones, In the morn
ing the stones are wet. while the rest
Of the exterior OF the building Is dry
and shows no change in color.
AT the present time, at Fondavera,
there is a red Irish setter whose actions
are. 10 say the least. not recognized as
normal by the best society of the canine
world, The colored people declare the
dog Is insane. And his attenuated frame,
shifting eyes, Quiveriug unrest and
strange cratic actions seem 10 support
that theory. The animal will suddenly
dart aside as though lodging a blow from
an unseen hand Again, IL rushes madly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

From the double portals of the chapel,
down the path leading to the window in
the room formerly occupied By the French
gtrl. they say. a ghost Of a mission
priest, presumably the one buried under
the old willow. has been seen to walk.
His tall, vaporish figure. wrapped In It's
coarse brown cowI. moves with stately,
measured tread From his hands a 70
sary sways as the long, nervous fingers
tell of the Ave Maria" and ''Pater Nos
ter"
And there is q strange. pathetic legend
told about this restless spirit OF the
church In the long ago be loved, so the
story runs It was love that burned
with all the Intense fire OF repression, for
he never spoke Of It. not even when the
dark eyes Of the young French girl were
lifted TO his with their story bursting
forth through the limpd windows Of her
soul The stern voice Of duty-to his
church and his God-sealed his lips. for
he was a mission priest, true TO his high
calling and sheeone of his faithful com
municants He had looked upon the face
of woman and dared TO love he who
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22
Where Were Potatoes Grown First

number Of tuberous roots. did not know
our potato.
One of these roots was the plant some
times grown as an ornamental climber In
our gardens and called by botanists
"a plos tuberosa."
The Indians called the roots potatoes,
and the French Canadians knew them as
Pommes de terre The potato being
really q native Of South America, was
scarcely likely TO be known to the In
dams Of Virginia And yet the potato
undoubtedly was brought to England as
part of the cargo of one of Sir Richard
Grenvillc's ships and landed at plymouth.
and the ship had come direct from VIZ
GINA and called nowhere on the way. On
the voyage home, however, IL mad en-
countered and captured a Spanish ship
from santo Domingo The potatoes were
a part Of the cargo of the vessel Thus
the potato first reached England as part
of the booty taken from Spanish war
prize.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

cannot come within Eve feet Of him. for
he's off in an instant But it is at night
that the animals actions are strangest-
Then it walks up and down the path
leading from the mission chapel TO the
baywindow IN the house OF Fondayera.
whining in a low, gruesome tone At
ter a final run to the willow tree, Ii
crawIs into an old empty box there,
curls up and goes to sleep as would any
sane, healthy dog. The animal has never
been able TO stand fire. and hence is Of
no value in the hunting field
Though 1t Is hard TO believe in the pres
ent day, there are those dwelling near
Fondavera who say that not once, but
several times in their lives, they have
seen a most marvellous and creepy" eI
hibition OF ghost walking" at the old
chateau
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

~ IST ID years ago Father Knicker-
booker awoke to the fact that the
a D Geological Garden in Central Park
was not commensurate In size, appoint
ments and variety of specimens there
shown with the Greater New York then
In contemplation. Accordingly, the New
York Geological Society was chartered.
It's object being the founding Of a public
geological park. the preservation of our
native animals and the promotion OF
zoology In general What was then
looked upon as a herculean task Is to-
day fast nearing completion, and al
though but seven-eighths completed. the
new Bronx Geological Park is the largest
zoo In the world both in point OF acre
age and the number of specimens there
shown.
According to the animal statistics of
the largest geological gardens in the
world, for which | am. indebted to the
official reports OF DR.. @. LOIsel. OF Paris,
on "Une Mission Scientihque dams les
Jardins ct Establishments ZoologIques,
Publlcs ct Prives." they rank as fol
lows:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

MM lNh In romance Iaole anu leEenu'
10 the abode or French King WINE
- In exile the scene or the occasional
"ahderlngS OF the spirits or an GA mis-
sion priest ana ms sWeeJheaFt' Il IaiT
FFench maiden whom the mandates OF
Ane 'nuI'h kept RON the arms OF her
P''eSuF 'o'e'' ana the a"eIilhg pace Oh
Dog said 10 oe insane lhat oOeyS IN
nearu commands ana at times accom-
pahles MS spirit master IN ghostiy
VlSlI-such Is fondaNera, the oldest resi-
dence on the historic Bardstown pike,
two miles distant from Louisville, KY.
Inc mousse Is indeed tr"Vesty on It's
came, Tor the spanish word, Fonda
meaning place Of rest and Vera,
the Russian word meaning I'm all TRUTH
were never more mlSappued than to this
quaint Old building around which the
coIored people Oh the nelEhNorhood de-
clare the restless spirits Of Its former
occupants roam at midnight and re-enact
the turbulent scenes Of their past lives.
,,,,.s,,
i"H "ho N'"NE h''"E'
TIT, ..r,,, 81 ,,-os+ p. os :. -,,vb+
-,
nv app oi''.",''S &c
huge slabs OF rough-heWn' Whlte stone
Colored rich ivory by the relentless
years that have SIfted down their tonlng
compound Of winter SHOWS. summer show
ars and ,,l7,D so,5. ., s,,,sbJ,o ova-
49, -
'"e s''P'NK '"o' Auu l'uE u"''o" r'euen
WINDOWS set deep In their massive frames
Many Of the stones are 10 feet in length
and all are from two to three feet thick.
ue" 'ooL anu Il frame porch nave oeen
interested IN the cror,,1r ~ rfnsar-
o. 81, cue, go, co., e 49,. -. :.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

had already chosen his bride, the church
But his strength was as the strength Of
ten. And so bis love burned into the
ashes Of outlived heartbreakings, or found
soIace and rest in that peace Of God
that passeth all understanding" And so,
too, with the beautiful French girl. for.
though she returned his love, the story
runs, she fretted out her life in silence
through all the years.
HER SPIRIT HAUNTS THE ROOM.
Even to this day. the legend continues,
the maiden's soul haunts the room which
In life was warmed by her presence. They
say she has been seen, on the nights
when the priest has kept his lonely vigil,
standing Ia the low French window that
faces the chapel, half-hdden In the
shadow and the flmy curtain. There she
stands with clasped hands and burning
eyes gazing longlGgIy, tearfully at the
restless priest, love-tortured, pacing to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

Just how kindly New Workers have
taken to the beautiful garden where ma
ture Is seen at her best is readily shown
by a record of attendance during the year
1907, which totaled 1.276,O41 visitors.
The largest daily attendance was on
June 10, when 36,O52 persons passed
through. the various turustiles of the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

forward as though in obedience to
sharp command heard only 10y its own
alert ears. Then. liz an Instant and for
no apparent reason. It stops suddenly,
rises on its hind feet and walks several
yards. Again it's of, tearing around
the right and left and again coming to
the place at full speed, swerving crafty TO
a sudden halt and rising on its hind
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22
NOT A VICIOUS ANIMAL.

After such a performance, 1t usually
stands rigid and immova bic, staring
straight ahead, for at least 20 minutes.
The dog has never been seen to lie down
anywhere except under the old willow
beneath whose dropping branches the
body OF the mission priest is buried 1t
is, fortunately, not vicious. Indeed. one
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

and fro without Neither greeta the
other. for neither knows that the othes
is near. Only the pale stars, the silver
moon and the eye of the Eternal Listener
see
However true or untrue the story may
be. the fact remains that that room in
the house is never occupied. The family
now living at Fondavera frankly admit
that they heard peculiar noises In the
room at the dead OF night II one is
skeptcal. they are usually willing to put
the room at his disposal for the night
The history o. Fondavera deals with
important personages. When the exlled
king Of France, Louis Philippe taught
school OF Bardstown-w which is not far
distant from the chateau-he made the
intervals between his labors bright days
of rest a. Fondavera. for It was strik-
lngly simtNr in many respects to the
dwellings Of his own land which ever
lay enshrined in his heart. Indeed, Fon-
davera made such an impression on the
exIIes mind that years later. when the
bishop of Bardstown came to call upon
him-as he had often done in the woods
Of Fondavera-at Paris. whore Louis
Philippe had assumed his rightful place
in his own kingdom, he recalled with
relish the many happy days spent at Fon-
davera and the quaint incidents that
frightened his lionel exile.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

More than half of Frances tobacco Inn
norts come from the United States.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22
HOME OF A COUNTESS.

The Countess Octavia Hensei, noted
French woman, gifted In numerous ways
later owned the place for many years
az love Fondavera," she was often
heard to say, because IT Is 20 like tbs
little chateau the Emperor Napoleon gave
to Josephine, and In which she lived for
so many years in the suburbs Of Paris
The Countess died some years ago. She
was we'll known throughout the Middls
States as a musician or rare talent, ana
won much fame at home and abroad.
What further mysteries, what other
noted personagcs, II any, Will dwell at
Fondavera. what will eventually become
Of the old building and It's rugged mis-
slon-house-who can tell? From It's solid
outline and its deep-dug foundations. 1t
bids fair to stand for another century,
weathering the hercest gales Of the Storm
King and defylng the devastating hand
of Time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-22

The place seems shrouded IN mystery,
and the negroes living nearby give IL
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-28
SENSATIONAL
CONSPIRACY
ALLEGATION OF GIGANTIC AT.
PORTERS BY SECURING FICTI.
PORTERS B SECURING FICTI-
TIOUS CREDIT.

That four prominent Idaho county
farmers are members of an alleged
conspiracy to defraud through pur-
chases of imported stations is the
sensational disclosure arising from
filing Of suits in criminal action
against George II. Sheldon, j. NJ
Lamb, and George Lamb who are in
the custody of Sheriff William
Brown of Grangeville.
M. w. Thompson. owner of the
Palo Alto stock farm Of Boise. swears
t. the complaint which has been
filed in the district court at Grange
vile, and the allegations indicate a
new and extensive attempt to swim
die stock importers by obtaining fic.
titious credit and afterwards dispos-
ing Of their property which was sufi-
Client to warrant five Idaho county
banks to issue letters of credit which
were used in purchasing horses and
jacks.
1t is alleged that the four men now
under arrest secured letters from the
banks on showing valuable property
holdings. and that. shortly after the
letters had been secured, the men
either disposed OF their property or
filed homestead exemption filings
On the strength of these letters
the Camas prairie farmers purchased
approximatelv 100000 worth of
horses and jacks by showing the high
endorsements of banks and by CIV
ing notes in payment for the horses
None of the notes in question are
due but Thompson brought attach
ment proceedings against the stock
and 13 valuable stations and four
high-priced Jacks are now held by
the sheriff Of Idaho county.
1t is said on good authority that
other arrests are to follow. as sever
al prominent stock men and farmers
are said to be members of the alleged
conspiracy co-partnership and SEN
sotional disclosures are expected to
follow.
The full extent of the alleged con-
spiracy is not know but with the
publicity given the matter, 1t Is ex-
pccted that all horsemen who have
sold stock to the company will JOIN
In the prosecution. AZ It is alleged
that not Tess than $fz5,000 worth Of
flooded animals have been purchaa-
ed. A@
The, criminal prosecutions follow
the filing of q civil suit in which Mr..
Thompoon seeks to recover $4,000.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-28
Feature Films at Family Theater

Tonight at the Family theater YOU
can see the great and famous feature
MIN, Raffies.' In this picture you
Will see the gentleman burglar in all
his glory as he enters the best So
clety and while in their midst robs
them OF jewelry and money and GOV.
ers up all thace of identity. The
play from which this picture was
taken made run of 800 nights in
one OF the largest theaters, and. af-
forwards went on the road and is
still played throughout the country
today. Here is a chance to see a play
for the small price of 10 cents which
would ordinarily cost you $3.50
The picture Animated Snow.
balls will be the most comic picture
that the people have had the. pleas
ure of seeing for some time. A young
man md his lady love are riding on
a sled and suddenly roll off and con-
tinuing rolling gather snow and be-
g M ,rge snowballs. Come and see
what becomes of them.
Don't fail to hear the overture,
Martha" by Flowtaw and rendered
by Prof. Benson tonight at the Fam
lily theater.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-28
EXCURSION IS
POSTPONED
COMMERCIAL CLUB WILL NOT GO
TO SITES UNTIL SATURDAY,
RAILROAD NOT READY WITH
EQUIPMENT,

Because of the inability of the
Northern Pacific railroad company
to furnish equipment for the bust
ness mems excursion to the Clearwa-
ter country tomorrow, the proposed
trip is necessarily postponed, but it
is now expected arrangements will
be made SO the excursion can be held
Saturday.
A large number of those interested
In the excursion are favorable to the
postponement. as number of the
teachers in the Normal and city
sch' Is, as we'll as students, have ex-
pressed a desire to make the Clear
water trip and view the splendid
Clearwater scenery.
The excursion Saturday will be
open to ladies as we2l' a. business
and It is expected a sufficient
number will be secured to fill three
coaches. The Lewiston band has
been secured and will render brief
concerts at points where the party
visits.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-28
LADY MACCABEEs' coNcrD.
AL Arrangements Perfected for p,
gram Thursday.

The program for the Lady Ma
bees concert is announced tn
cert and dance will be held a, y.
". o. w. hall Thursday night oo .ue
Der l. Every preparation is bain.
made to have this high success, lug
a study OF the program will shau
that the best talent has been nv"
ed The selections are as follows.
Music-Prof. Baumgaertel ana,
chestra.
Entrance of officers and memhers
Welcome Address-Dr. Susan pn
Greeting-Sir knight McMipimv e
Vocar Solo-Miss Irene Horner
Declaration of Loyalty to be repea+a,.
in unison by members.
Piano Duett-Mr A. S. Stacy ,n..
Mrs. William Bollinger.
Violin Solo-Prof. Baumgaerte,
Shore History of the Order and tho
Hive-Dr. Susan Bruce.
The program will begin At o.
o'clock sharp and a dance will fo,tou,
the program.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-28
CHARLESTON NEWS NOTES.
Membership of Poultry Association
Growing-Clarkston Athletes Win
Charleston Bureau Evening Teller.

CldEhSLON bureau Evening lellCT.
Secretary Clark of the Asotir
County Poultry association has re-
Gently received four memberships
from Grangeville and the indications
BY the poultry interests in our forth.
coming annual poultry show. There
is move being considered to put UP
a cup by the Idaho poultry exhibitors
tn be competed for by Idaho county
exclusively.
Hubert Willard and family start
this week for Newberg, Ore. where
they will reside in the future. Mr.
Willard is going extensively into pc.
tato culture, also the raising OF
poland china hogs, having been sue
cessfully engaged in that business in
Iowa. W
The Saturday afternoon football
game of the Charleston High school
against the Lewiston High school re-
suited in score of 6 to 2 for Clarks.
ton.
The baseball game yesterday on
the C'arkston diamond between the
Charleston nine and the Lewiston
nine resulted in a score of 5 to for
Charleston.
Gorge Buxton arrived in the city
Yesterday from South Dakota to join
his parents, who have been residing
here for several months.
Miss Anna Schwartz is recent
arrival from Minnesota. Miss
Schwartz spent some time here two
years ago and returns this time to
engage in Teachings having been en-
gagged in the Vol 'mer schools for the
coming year.
J. NJ. Smith is down from Spo-
kane shaking hands with old neigh
bors.
Miss Annie Cook left this morning
for Grangeville. where she has been
subpoenaed as a witness in suit
pc nding at this term of the district
court.
Mrs. F. J. Roberts will leave to-
morrow for Melrose to visit with her
sister. Mrs. Frank Berkstresser.
Rev. Hatfield Of Juliaeita. mission
airy of the Christian church, spoke
here yesterday in the morning serv-
ice. In the evening Mrs. Hatfield
gave a temperance address.