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Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-17
snort PernonnIn.

viii and Paul Hoagland left Saturday
for a short quail shoot at Lexington.
Ward Burgess of the NJ. L. Smith COM
pany has gone TO Galloway for a short
quail shoot.
Bert Dixon of the Krug Brewing com
pany will leave in a couple Of weeks for
a quail shoot In Oklahoma.
Charles Thorpe of Geneva, former pre-
mier Jockey Of this country and Europe,
arrived in Omaha Sunday to attend the
first annual shoot of the PottaTattamie
Gun club at Lake Manuawa Monday and
Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-17

OFFICE CONSTRUCTING QUARTER
MASTER, FORT MACKENZIE, wyo .,
Nov. II, Ia0.-Soaled proposals in triplicate
MIL be received at this office until 10 a. m.
mountain timey,. Dec. /. 1908, for construc-
lion of a brick bowling alley, Including
electric wiring and fixtug Is, at this post.
Plans and specifications may be seen at
offices OF chief quartermaster Denver ana
Omaha and at this office, at which latter
place ali information may be obtained.
L. 9. reserves right to accept or reject any
close proposals In sealed envelopes marked
Proposals for bowling alley" addressed
Cant. II. S. Walton, 18th INF, Constructing
Quartermaeter. NiS-l4-l5-l7-2-2s
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were determined upon today. The honor
airy referees include Governor Smith, Gov
ernor-elect Brown, Mayor Tiedcman. Pres
ident +. G. Battcy of the Automobile club
of Savannah; President II. r. Gary and
Vice President Henry Sanderson of tho
Automobile Club Of America and Jefferson
de Monte Thompson, chairman of the
racing board of the American Automobile
association.
The drivers in both races began their
first practice today, the short and long
course being cleared for them during the
afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-17
Monmouth Pnrk Defeat TIgern.

In a heady and fast game of foot ball
at Dietz park yesterday. the Monmouth
Parks defeated the Tigers by the score of
II to O.. BY a series OF perfect forward
passes the ball was brought TO within ten
yards of the Tigers goal, when Anderson
of the Monmouth Parks went through the
right guard for the first touchdown. He
missed goal. In the second half the Mon
mouth Parks again ran away from the
Tigers. Carlson made the second touch
down and Glover kicked goal. The Tigers,
though heavier than the Monmouth Parks,
did not seem to be able to. stop them at
any stage of the game. Gus Kimmel of the
EXcelsiors was referee. The lineup:
MONMOUTH. TIGERS.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-17
Observation-Disclosures to Bie Game.

FORT DODGE, Ia, Nov. 1~6.-(Special) y
Fort Dodge and Ames High schools played
a resultless foot ball game as a curtain
raiser to the Ames-Grinnell game at Ames.
The hig school elevens, evenly matched,
fought an interesting contest. The work
of the Fort Dodge ends, Munson and Hin
man, was such that ST Lambert, the star
fullback for Ames college, declared them
the fastest high school ends he ever saw,
Had Meloy's punting been up to the stand
ard, Fort Dodge would have won the
game.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-17
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TIGERS.
rabbits Are Plentiful.

Rabbits are most plentiful in this section
of the country. Sunday four boys with
guns crossed the ferry at Florence for a
days shoot on the bottoms OF the Mis-
souri, on the Iowa side and returned at
night with eighty rabbits.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-17
MO. VALLEY.

Time OF halves: % and 80 minutes. Ref
cree: Fensler. Umpire: Patterson. Time
keepers; McAndrews and Bakule Head
linesman: Sherlock.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-17
OmcIaIs in Motor Race.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Nov. 1G.-Officials of
the Grand Prix automobile race to be run
In Savannah Thanksgiving day and for the
light car race to be run the day previous
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-17
Geneva wins from WILDER.

GENEVA, Neb., Nov. 16.-(Special)-The
Geneva High school basket ball team
played the WILDER High school on Wilber's
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-17

The Howard overdraft stove is now on
exhibition at the p. c. De Vol Hardware
Co. store. See 1t burn the smoke and gas
Of soft coal
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-17
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Both phones. Have 1t done right"
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No. l Diamond Edge Food Chopper, 9oc,
and No. 2 at $1.15. C. Hafer Lumber Co.
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floor. November 10. the final score being
80 to 20 in favor OF Geneva.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

good shooting. The rivers abound in dsh, most of these being of the 'gamey sort while Holsters, too. are found. The many clusters and chains of small islands sur rounding the coast make 1t one of the most delightful places for yachting. Low CTS of this truly royal sport may spend the winter in comfort sailing about the island, fishing and incidentally engaging in that most enticing sport of tortoise shell hunting.
 The Social Side.
 Though the American population of the Isle spf Pines was confined to dozen or So people no longer ago than 1901, 1t now numbers about 2,0O0, and the social side of life in not being neglected. There are church societies and schools, while at Santa Fe the Hibiscus Club, an organiza- ton with a membership of a score or more of ladies, meets regularly and fol- lows out lines of work not far different from those taken up by woman's clubs in the States
 Tho Men.
 The men on the island-well. here is what Richard Harding Davis, the we'll known novelist, has to say of them after visiting the island: "The men I met and I went all over the Island-were genuine settlers. They were men who had sold their farms in the States and had come to the Isle of Pines to make a new home, and were busy as bees In making 1t. These men are as fine representatives of the American of modest means as you will find in any part of our country. From every part of it they have come. but chiefly from Iowa aud Wisconsin"
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tor and general curator of the Zoo, Is ably assisted by Raymond L. Dittmars, the curator of reptiles To these two of ficials more credit Is due perhaps, for the high state Of excellence this vast mu- nicipal playground has attained than any others connected with the conduct of It's 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 kIlows his especial branch of the work sothoroughly that the affairs of the Zoo move as smoothly as a piece of well-oiled machinery. When 1t Is taken into con sideration that they have to deal with 1SS species of mammals alone, of which there are GOT specimens. it is but natural that their knowledge of the animal king dom must be profound These species are divided as follows: Primates 33; Carni- vora, 51; Pinnipedia, F Insectivera, l; Rodentia 26; Ungulata, 65; Marsupiala, &; Edentata, 3. Of the bird family there are 543 species and 2530 specimens; 11S species of reptiles, of which there are TIP specimens, and 16 species, or 1s5 speci- mems of amphibans.
 A 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, partners, 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
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Surgery in Ancient Egypt

The Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians in London has in its posses sion a curious gift which has been placed in the museum attached to the institu- tion. It Is collection of most interest ing pathological specimens obtained from the graves of historic inhabitants of the Nile country.
 A number of ancient cemeteries have been discovered which are centuries upon centuries old, and the skeletons were found to be perfectly preserved by req son of careful burial and of the peculiarly dry climate as well. It was therefore possible to observe what methods were used by the ancient Egyptian surgeons in setting bones and also what diseases in- volving the bones of the body were most common among the Egyptians
 Nearly 400 specimens are In the collec- tion, showing the methods the doctors used nearly 5000 years before Christ, and they disclosed thorough knowledge of principles still in use by physicians of today. There are two well-preserved ex- amples of splints being used to correct fractures of the forearm and they came from among the most ancient of the Egyptian tombs opened by the explorers. The new addition to the ancient history of surgery has excited vast interest amopg European physicians.
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captivity afford never-ceasing delight to the thousands of little folk who haunt the Zoo,
 By far the most interesting portions of the Zoo are devoted to those animals that are allowed to run at large in their respective corrals. There are 50 or more species of deer. including those common to all parts of North America, as well as the Yucatan and Molueea deer, the Muntjac and various small African ante lopes that graze about the grassy slopes of their confines. The buildings and yards in the various deer runs are ad- mirably adapted to their purposes, es- pecially those for the accommodation of tropical deer, where a considerable num- Der of valuable and zoologieally import ant animals, such as the markhor, male barisinga, male burmes and thameng are housed. Infinite care is taken with these rare specimens. and so far the death rate among them has been in- fnitesimally low. Near the deer runs, that shelter the most valuable of these specimens, has been established an ideal small range for herd of white tail deer, which embraces a bit of timber and brush, a grassy hillside and square of dry, paved yard, all surrounded by background of coniferous planting. Close by are spacious yards for the herd of
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ton was lnaugurated, and it Is expected that an additional appropriation of S100,- GOO will be made in the next budget.
 These roads. which connect the two more important towns and are tapped by interseeting roads reaching to all parts of the island, appeal alike to the bi- cycle rider, the horseman and the au- tomobilist. They are in themselves an element of beauty as well as utility, and have contributed no small part toward the favorable impression made on visitors.
 Variety in Fruits As We'll as
 Scenery.
 The diversity of island scenery found in valleys, on hill and mountainside has counterpart in the variety of fruit that may be grown within q small area In one private garden In the City of Santa Fe, for instance, may be found AT differ ent kinds of fruit, all growing and ripen- ing to perfection, affording a continuous fruting season of 12 months in the year. in other nearby gardens may be found rare plants transplanted from Jamaica, the Bahamas and other tropical and semi- tropical countries to adorn the grounds of the wel-to-do residents of this little island and, incidentally, to charm the eye of the casual visitor and impress him with the salubrious climate of the place. AuOnB tue trees ubeu TOT OfuuMtutdl put- poses may be mentioned the Spanish Laurel. It grows to an immense size, one specimen which adorns the public park at Santa Fe measuring no feet In diameter. Not few of the American residents have undertaken to rehabilitate the rich old Spanish mansions, one of which is the winter nome of Thomas Keenan, wealthy Pittsburg business man. This mansion is located on the ,sA zl afofr. ufntz <rr1o oruvx of the finest onyx. Others have built mod ern American homes, Among this latter class is w. c. Schultz, a Fond du Lac (Wis) business man, who has lived on the island for some seven years, and who built the first American residence
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llama. while adjoining are the elk cor rals and the four small ranges for mule deer and Columbian black tail deer. The pride of the Zoo, however, is the mag nificent herd of bison, which have splendid corral and pasture to themselves, and 1t is to this herd that the federal government mainly relies upon for the restocking of the Western plain, where buffalo were once wont to roam by the hundreds of thousands. Each year a number of bull and COW calves are shipped from the Bronx Zoo to the Ma tional Reservation in the Far West, where they are zealously guarded by federal herdsmen.
 When conducting a visitor through the park officials take the keenest pride in pointing out those specimens there born. Last year the birth rate was most en- couraging. Of the primates a long arm baboen, green monkey and a ringtail lemur first saw the light of day at the Zoo. Additions to the Carnivora include two Syrian bears, two Russian hairy cared bears, four black coyotes and three lions. Of the Ungulata, two Nylghais, one Grants zebra, two Malay Sambar deer, two Eds deer, two Barasingha deer, five Indian Sambar deer, five elk, three Axis deer, four Ska deer. four red deer. six Fallow deer, two Persian wild
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of scenic beauty, even rivalng the Bahamas. The mountains and hills are covered with forests, which include the stately royal palm and magnificent pines, the latter ranging from 60 to 100 feet in height, In addition to these are great masses of shrubbery, affording a riot of color and luxurlance such as may be found only in tropical or semitropical country. Flowers of rare beauty and Fragrance grow in boundless profusion and form verltable carpet of richest eolorng. The trees are filled with birds of the most brilliant plumage, adding gayety to the scene, and forming a pie lure which appeals with peculiar force to the lover of nature.
 Springs and Streams.
 Hundreds of sparkling streams. fed by apparently inexhaustibe springs pour forth their clear waters from mountain and hillside. Many of these waters are credited with medicinal properties, and nave been made use of on this account since the days of Spanish possession. The famous Weyler spring is so named for the reason that this well-known general made regular pilgrimages to it in order to obtain relief from an ailment of long standing. And while giving health, these streams also yield up vast stores of fish and afford the disciples of Isaac Walton an opportunity to ply the rod and reel to the hearts content
 Some Good Roads.
 While the gospel of good roads is being preached in this country with only indif- ferent success, 1t may not be amiss to call attention to the fact that down in the Isle of Pines 1t Is not only preached, but put in practice. The government has constructed about 50 miles of calzadas or government roads, which will com pare favorably with the average city boulevard, and the work Is going steadily forward. An appropriation of $250,OO0 has been made by the Cuban government for road building, sanitation and public buildipRs atpc9 the MaQoop adminiatra-
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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 whooping crane of our Northwest. Of the many smaller birds of brilliant plumage special interest in centered in the green hunting crows and wandering tree magpies of India, the strange rollers cayenne wood rail, Pata- gonian lapwings, pine, grossbeaks and black banded aracari toucans 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 pelicans, double striped stone plovers, rheas and emus. The huge flying cage which occupies a conspicuous place in the garden is admirably adapted for its purpose and is never without Its quota 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 are here found by the hundreds, among them the very finest specimens of constructors in captivity. MT. Dittmars is intensely proud of his pets, and none Is too vicious or venomous for him to han dle ct will.
 That the Geological Garden is 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 of the Bronx schools. The average attend ance at each lecture was about $500 pu- pills and as each lecture was followed by a demonstration 1t can readily be seen that the Zoo has its practical side and is well worthy of the support accorded it 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 favorably with the other six days of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Queer German Political Situation.

In the combination of parties known as the "Buelow Bloc,' the National Liberals are an essential constituent. He has hopes, though they are not strong. that the latter may demand political conces- sions as the price of their continual SUD- port. Failing such action, there is the prospect of new political organization outside of the Social Democrats in the interest of democratizing measures which. Dr. Barthe believes, to be Ian historical necessity" "A great industrial common wealth." he declares, with 64,000,000 in- habitants, cannot be governed under the methods of feudalism, absolutism and bureauoratism."
 This is view of the future of Ger many with which American readers will naturally be sympathetic.
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goats, one Tahr and 12 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 27 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 splendldly ex- hibited and admirably labeled and ex- plained. 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 a Kobe vulture, lammergeier. Australian edge tailed eagle, brush turkeys, black-footed penguins, bearded titmice, piping crows, crown shrikes, greater spotted woodpeck- CTS, white-crested touracous, Hyacinthine macaw and hoopoe Another notable fea- ture is the large collection of American song birds, especially the wood warblers. Of this latter group 23 species have been placed on exhibition, including such rare and delicate birds as the Connecticut, mourning, palm and worm-eating war blers. The sight of these living migrants ip their winter plumage is new even to the learned ornithologist. and to the ordi- nary lover of birds 1t is treat to be able
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

~ UST 13 years ago Father Knicker-
 booker awoke to the fact that the B 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 hereulean 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 I am indebted to the official reports of Dr. c. Loisel, of Paris, on "Une Mission Sclentiique dans les Jardins ct Etablissements Zoologiques, Publics ct Priyes," they rank as fol- lows:
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park As nearly as possible those who designed the grounds and buildings of the Bronx Zoo have endeavored to show the various mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibans in their natural state. Their work in this respect was materially aided by nature herself, for the topog raphy of that tract of land now known as the Bronx Zoo was ideal for the pur poses of the engineers, landscape garden CTS and architects, whose duty 1t was to further enhance the beauty of this natu rally attractive spot. Many acres of magnificent forest trees are here found, while a number of rippling streams thread their way through forest and meadow, lending themselves to the prac- tieal as well as ornamental purposes of the engineers. With such a reservation for a working basis 1t is not surprising that Zoo Park already bids fair to be- come formidable rival to Central Park as rendezvous for the millions who live within the narrow confines of Great CT New York when in quest of a green spot and a chance to closer observe na- ture at her best.
 The most notable feat of the landscape gardener has been the construction of an Italian garden which is by far the most pretentious bit of formal planting ever attempted ill Greater New York. It has been developed as the central feature of an elaborate architectural design consist ing of stone stairway and baustrades, and lies in a shopping position, extending from Nthe lower to the upper levels of an embankment. Preliminary to the plant ing of this garden 1t was necessary to excavate about 300 yards of solid rock, after which about 300 yards of soil and fertilizers had to be supplied, but these obstacles were easily surmounted and, when completed, the garden itself was a blaze of color and a bower of loveliness.
 William T. Hornaday, Sc. D.. as direc-