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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-29
LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR.

Fifty or sixty members of the Par :
ents Club of the Washington school
met in the school hall in Williams
street last evening for the last meet
ing of the year. The attendance was
not as large had been expected.
The storm detained a number from
the meeting. The program opened at
seven thirty O'Clock with a song by
Master Joseph Ruff. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. j. Ruff. AS an encore he re-
cited Since My Mother Joined The
Woman's Club" Miss Elizabeth
Carter sang two solos and there were
readings by Miss Ethel Hirsch. Mrs.
l.. L. Bomberger sang group of
songs. The program was very enjoy
able and the guests were delightfully."-
entertained. During the social hour
dainty refreshments were served Mrs.
e. NJ. Shanklin the president of the
club was presented with bouquet of
American Beauty roses, the gift of the
members. The program for next year
was discussed and the members antici-
pate many delightful sessions. The
work of the pupils in the manual
training and art departments was dis
played and the members spent som
time in visiting the different grades
where the work was exhibited.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-29
A HOME BAKERY SALE.

buSlneES SESSION.
Social hour with refreshments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-24

trying to stand on its muddy bottom.
Dunk's drinking cup holds thirty gal
Ions, the contents of which he squirts
into his mouth, after having drawn
it most of the way up inside of his
trunk.
AS we leave the elephant house. we
may see the badgers yard at the rear.
then the raccoon cottage with its
lawn" the prairie-dog town, and
rabbit run. Over across the road we
find a splendid outlay of bear dens.
made out of the solid rocks-ten of
them In a long row, and occupied by
some Of the most remarkable speci-
mems Of the bear family.
The buffalo house, with the monarch
of the plains just outside of it, whose
portrait now decorates our ten-dolIar
bills, is very attractive, being built in
rustic fashion. There are several
other buffalo in larger range, over
near the main road by the Connecticut
Avenue entrance. The houses of the
camels, llamas, zebu, ETC., are also of
rustic, or part that and stucco, which
makes a very attractive appearance.
By winding paths and shady hooks,
we may see the dens of the arctic,
and beautiful silver foxes. Close by
are those terrors of the western woods
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-24

place excels. The highest standard
is maintained in the cattle and sheep.
and horses from Chapadmalal are ex-
hibited regularly at the shows in Eng
land and elsewhere.
In recent years the stock owners
of the camp have made extraordinary
efforts to improve the breed of their
animals and there is now no part of
the world where the average is higher
Fabulous amounts have been paid in
late years for pedigree stock. After
every show in England a number of
the blue ribbon winners are purchased
for expectation to the Argentine
There are scores OF bulls in the coun-
try that cost more than $40, 900 each.
Several of the most famous stations
OF the world during the past fifteen
years have found their way to the
camp. The celebrated Diamond Ju-
bilee was purchased by an Argentine
estate for upwards of $4,000 and
was considered a good investment at
that price. Excellent poplo ponies
and the finest mules in the world are
bred on the camp.
Only those who have intimate
knowledge of the conditions. realize
the wonderful progress that Argentina
has made since the financial crash of
1891. following an excessive and spec
ulative boom. In 1910 the commerce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-24
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anthropoid therein seems well pleased
to have the honor OF occupying a
flat in such elegant quarters.
The light in this house Is admitted
through glass roofing, just over the
sides where the cages are placed. 50
the animals are well lighted from
above.
Next in order, comes the long bird
House. containing many interesting
birds. of many colors. sizes, shapes
and vocal attachments CD
Not far from these two large houses
is a good sized Antelope House." well
filed with many fine specimens Of
antelope, and some deer. A white
tailed gnu, of African birth, attracts
instant attention by his sharp barking.
His makeup seems to be a happy
combination of deer and pony, and his
antics, when let out in his back yard,
cover all the actions within the posi-
BILE for those two animals to perform.
The large elephant house is con-
veniently located near by. in It you
may see Dunk" who was presented
to the zoo by the Adam Forepaugh
Shows. He has a good sized yard
with private bath" attached, SO he
does not have to be led down to the
creek nowadays to have a bath while
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-24

campo. consisting of level plains of
great fertility, stretching over eight
degrees of latitude and three of long
itude. Vast herds OF stock, cattle,
horses and sheep, Craze upon these
Pampas; enormous crops of wheat,
corn and alfalfa are raised from them
The extent of many of the "estancias''
is staggering even to one familiar with
the large ranches of our Western
States. Several of the estates of the
Camp are thirty or forty square miles
in size and contain from $4,000 to
1000 head of cattle. horses and
sheep. To look after the stock 500
or more vaqueros. shepherds and
laborers are employed.
One of the most famous estancias
of the Argentine camp is Chapad-
malal. The residence is a large stone.
castellated building, modelled after an
English baronial home. It is backed
by woods. in which are game pre-
serves, and before 1t stretches a great
expanse of beautiful lawn. Electric
lights. a telephone system. golf links.
and. in shor-, every convenience that
money can command is to be found
upon the place.
The estate holds about 40, 900 sheep.
10000 Durham cattle and several
thousand horses. 1t is. however. in
quality rather than quantity that the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-24

familiar with present conditions in
Argentine has the least fear on that
score.
Although the total population OF the
Argentina Republic averages less than
six to the square mile of it's territory,
it contains a number OF large cities.
Buenos Aires, the capital. is about the
size of Philadelphia. IT Is an impos-
ing city, an extremely busy centre:
but not a place of any great interest
apart from it's commercial features.
The interior towns are. IN several in
stances. much more attractive to the
travellers.
Buenos Aires IL laid on In regular
squares and. unlike most cities OF
Latin America. is easy for the stranger
to get about In. It contains a num-
Der Of extremely handsome business
blocks and public buildings. The hons
OF La Prensa and the Joclxy Clubs
quarters are among the chief sights.
the one being the finest and most
complete newspaper establishment IN
the world and the other the most
handsome and luxurious clubhouse.
It is a decidedly cosmopolitan
city, with Engiishmen predominatinz
among the many foreign nationalities
represented. They have their ciubs
their newspapers. and favorite cafes
Natives and foreigners vic with one
another In hospitality and the visitor
Is apt to find attentions showerad upon
him to the point OF embarrassment.
The most impressive thing about
Buenos Aires is the evidence IN everv
direction OF wealth and prosperitv
The many rich residents seem to ex-
perience difficulty in nndinr avenue.
for the expenditure OF their rnon,--
They spend millions IN Paris ana I,on.-
don every year. a large proportfo,
OF which would be brought to New
ork' II single line OF first class
passenger steamers connected ar.
city with the capital OF Argentina
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-24

the timber wolves and coyotes.
whose cunning cannot be surpassed.
Near by are the mink, otter and the
underwriting beaver, in improvised
Venetian" homes.
We last come to the great flying
cage" where we may see ibis, storks,
blue heron, gulls, pelican and many
other interesting birds in a cage large
enough for them to spread their wings
and get some needed exercise.
When our aviators can reach half
the proficiency of some of these crea-
lures of the air, we may well call the
flying machine a complete success
1.-The triumph of the century in which
it is accomplished. There are great
condors and eagles here, too, some
with fully ten feet breadth Of wing
from tip to tip, by which they can
soar by the hour, with wings motion
less=appa rently-circling around and
around high up in the air. AS most Of
the buildings at the zoo are surround
ed with foliage, trees, ETC., it is irnpos-
sib1e to get much of an idea Of their
size or shape from photographs. This
is particularly true of the flying cage
shown herewith. This cage was built
at cost of $1,000, and measures 40
feet in length. so feet in width and 55
good sized trees within it's wires, and
a stream of running water.
Feeding time at the zoo is the hour
of attraction to visitors, as well as
lower animals" In the cellar of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-24
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IF an intelligent American bust
1ess man were asked: Which of
the countries of the world is max
g ing the greatest material progress
at the present time his decision would
probably fall on the United States,
Canada, Germany OF Japan. In either
case ne would be wrong. The indus
trial and commercial development of
Argentina transcends that of any 9TH
er country at this day. The fact is
especially significant as an index of
the awakening of Latin-America. but
there the development will be greater
and more rapid than was that of our
country during its first century OF in
dependence. There Is a vastly larger
area and much richer resources, to
the exploitation of which superior
facilities will be brought to bear. The
surplus populations of the world will
gravitate to these promising virgin
fields of endeavor, extensive enough
to support two or three times the
number of inhabitants of the North
American continent. The Argentine
Republic is receiving upwards of $780,
600 immigrants yearly with hardly
perceptible effect upon the map Of
her territory, which is larger than
that portion of the States lying west
of the Mississippi.
This territory falls naturally into
four great divisions. as follows: Pat
agonia, which a few years ago was
almost uninhabited wilderness. but to-
day IS one OF the principal sheep
raising sections of the world; the An
dean region. which forms the back
ground Of the country; the great cen
trail Pampa celebrated the world over
as the most extensive pasture land In
#; and the Gran Chaco, the great
forest area occupying the northern
part of the Republics domain.
It IS not on mineral deposits that
the present prosperity and future
wealth Of Argentina depends, but upon
the more stable resources Of fertile
soil. grazing grounds and timber lands.
Heretofore almost all the development
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Many amusing stories have been told
the writer by the keepers who are 30
familiar with the various creatures
under their care. One keeper had TO
remove a tie, collar. and COLLAR but
tons. and everything from his pockets
before entering the cage Of certain
monkey. who would have rapidly
removed them had he been given the
opportunity. Very few accidents 10
the keepers have occurred here. The
most serious one. which attracted n
good deal of attention at the time. was
the case OF Mr.. Rodney Rose, who
was bitten by diamond back RATHER.
on the second finger OF his right hand
He spent some weeks In one OF the
Washington hospitals. but IL now back
at the zoo, minus that second finger.
The keepers. for the most part, learn
the disp positions OF the animals under
their charge and take no chances.
but everybody knows the disposition"
OF rattlesnakel
Some Of the animals confined there
have met death in peculiar ways. An
elk was killed by a fellow elk. and
more recently, the little zebroid
banged his Uranium against the wire
fence enclosure-or one OF it's posts
more likely-and committed suicidei
A mother camel was found calmly
dragging her youthful offspring about
the yard. by one leg, and relieved OF
such an unnecessary and inhumane
performance by the head keeper. The
new conner was placed in separate
enclosure Immediately. and Is doing
finely. No one would think he was
homesick to look at him-and he
doesn't miss such parent, unhappily,
no doubt.
AS this ZOO is not far from ths
northwestern section OF washington
city, It is we'll attended by visitors.
especially during the heated season.
when many picnic parties may be seen
enjoying its cool. shady places. and
getting better acquainted with the
lower animals" It is free to ell.
but there are watchmen about to see
that animals or shrubbery are not
abused. It IL one OF the many inter
esting and educational attractions OF
the Capital City, where everybody
wants to go before they leave Wash
ington-and many 60 there first thing
so as to be sure to not miss II.
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Is. 600 miles, being in excess OF that
of Mexico. Most of this has been
built by British capital. of which more
than a billion dollars has thus been
invested. One of these lines now runs
from Valparaiso on the Pacific to
Buenos Aires on the Atlantic, having
lately completed a tunnel through the
Andes. This obviates the slow and
tedious journey round Cape Horn.
Prices of Argentine lands have ad-
vanced two or three hundred per cent
in the past five years. but they are
based on actual values and the pros
perity Of the country is absolutely
stable. The worst natural setbacks
to which it's industries are exposed.
such as drought, cattle diseases and
Iocusts. have been experienced OF late
years without any serious effects upon
the general prosperity. The chief
products are staples. for which the
worlds demand IS increasing faster
than the supply. The only other pos
sible retarding influence would be po-
litical disturbance and no one who is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-24

of the country exceeded 800. 900. 900.
with a substantial balance of trade
in its favor. In the past eight years
this trade has more than doubled.
Argentina is now the greatest exporter
of corn in the world, having wrested
that place from the United States.
She is first, also as an exporter of
frozen meat, and second as a shipper
of wool. The United States is the
only greater exporter of wheat and
the Argentine bids fair to overhaul
her before long. Whilst there were
no more than 1000, 900 acres under
cultivation, thirty years ago, there are
now upward Of 14.oo0.0 900 of acres
In the variety and number of its live
stock, Argentina leads the world. The
United States has mere cattle, but
considerably fewer sheep and goats.
has more sheep. but far
fewer horses and cattle.
The wonderful development Of this
country has been made possible by
the extensive construction of railroads.
There is a total mileage Of upward of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-24

non-house a kitchen Is installed,
where several great wooden blocks are
used to chop up the large quantity of
meat used. Meat is usually fed raw
to all the animals, but occasionally
monkeys are given some of it cooked.
Cereals and some vegetables are sub
jected to the cooking process. but
the wild animals almost always pre-
fer having their food IN its natural"
state, and the keeper is wise. In
allowing them their preference in this
line they keep in better health.
At present there are about 400
animals quartered in this zoo. The
carnivorous animals are fed once
daily, and allowed to fast on Sunday
This fast is not hardship. as some
might imagine, as most intoxicating
animals of the wilds can only get their
food with great irregularity. and often
have to go for days at time without
food. Then, too. they require less food
when confined in a zoo, and any diges-
tive disturbance which may develop
during the week may be easily recog-
nized by the way they take their
meals on the Monday following their
short fast. That one day without food.
will give the stomach rest enough to
get 1t into condition again to handle
the food properly. The animals are
all fed with great care and everything
is kept in sanitary condition, and
notwithstanding their comparatively
small chance for vigorous exercise
such as they are forced to take in the
wilds-they, for the most part, keep
remarkably well. Very coarse brown
bread is baked at the ZOO especially
for the bears, and it is amusing to
see them enjoying 1t while seated upon
their great launches. Keepers enter
the cages of many of the animals. but
no one risks entering the enclosure
with the polar bears. as one swing of
the forepaw of those creatures would
put any man out of business in short
order. The grizzlies are little better.
as it only takes one of their swings
to lay out a steer or horse. but the
great, shaggy battering-ram of the
American bison furnishes their Water
loo.
The herbivorous animals are gen.
orally more docile. and are fed twice
daily. at 10 A. NJ. and $50 P. NJ.
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has taken place in the Pampa, or
Camp" as the natives call 1t, but
some day the beautiful tropical for
ests of the Chaco will be made to
yield abundantly of their incalculable
riches. At present the region is
scantly peopled and. for the most part.
by savage tribes of Indians.
The traveller passes through the
vast and fertile champaign. which
is the pride Of Argentina. on a rail-
road whose tracks run straight as
or gently rolling plains. On either
side stretch great fields of corn.
wheat. or alfalfa. Large herds of
cattle, focks of sheep, or troops of
horses. are passed at intervals, and
occasionally the handsome residence
and substantial buildings of an estan-
cha are seen. Thus for six hundred
miles, or more, from the coast to the
Andean barrier.
In the early days OF Argentina's de-
velopment, the Pampas were given
over almost entirely to live stock,
but in recent years The lesson which
our Western settlers learned hardly
more than a generation ago, has been
borne in on the people. that fertile
lands may be more probably devoted
to cultivation. Now stock is being
raised upon corn and alfalfa grown
on the old grazing grounds, and the
ranges are being pushed farther and
farther over toward the edges of the
Pampa. And with this movement the
picturesque gaucho is retiring, like his
counterpart, the cowboy of the States,
into the background. The gaucho
used to be the most interesting, and
dominant figure of the Camp. He
period of Spanish rule and during
the days of the revolution furnished
his country with a splendid ready
made cavalry. At home on the back
of a horse from his earliest days,
there is no finer horseman in the
world.
A marvelously rich region is the
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LION 11Oe

stituted the liberal gift of Mr.. W. w
MCMILLAN, who shipped them from
his large farm at Fam besi, Africa
While Colonel Roosevelt was presi-
dent. he was presented with several
gifts of animals from King MeneIik of
Abyssinia, among them being. a fine
Brule Zebra, two splendid ostriches,
an ape of rare species, and two young
lions. Private individuals IN various
parts of the country have sent animals
from time to time to be added to the
collection at the zoo, where the Roose-
welt collections have been placed.
Through the energy and wisdom of
the superintendent. DR.. Frank Baker.
the zoo has been greatly improved and
enlarged of recent years. Inappropri-
ate cages and buildings have been
replaced by suitable ones, for the
particular needs of the different kinds
of animals, which have come from
frozen chimes as well as torrid ones.
The original Lion House," costing
$4,000. has been added to from time
to time. Outside cages were a great
need. and the animals have greatly
enjoyed that amount of extended free
dom which has come about by their
estab Adjustment. At present. a spacious
enclosure is being built at the left side
of the Lion House, for recent arrival
the hippopotamus. While this house
is called the Lion House." it contains
many other kinds of animals. such as
other members of the cat family, aln-
gators. lizards. snakes. small and huge,
and an interesting spider or SO of
unusual dimensions.
Just back of, and to the left. is stu
ated the newer and more up-to-date
Monkey House." This was erected
at a cost of $50. 900. and seems per-
feet in all its northumberland every
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" FACT little known to the gem
eral public is. that the origin
Of the National Geological
y Gardens developed out Of
desire OF the taxidermists at the
Smithsonian Institute, to have an OPP
portunsty TO study animals from life.
This is absolutely necessary If first
class work IN mounting animal sub
5ects is to be expected. At the present
time their want is largely supplied.
The Act of Congress which called
for the establishment Of a National
Geological Park, was passed in 1890.
At present one-half of the appropri-
alton for the zoo is taken by Congress
from the revenues of the District of
Columbia. which are. of course, all
turned into the treasury.
A year or more before the above
mentioned act Of Congress was nassed,
there was a small collection of animals
which were housed in rather small
quarters, back OF the Smithsonian
building in Washington, D. c. The
collection consisted Of a few young
bears, monkeys. rabbits. white mice,
guinea pigs. fancy pigeons, and vRri-
Gus other interesting members of the
feathered tribe This little ZOO" was
usually we'll filled with interested visi-
tors, who managed to find out where
It was
me day came. however. when the
little 500 was ceFted away. bag and
baggage. to that beautiful location
where it has now developed into one
Of the largest ana finest in the coun-
try It must certainly take first place
as far as picturesque and beautiful
scenery are concerned. even If II occu-
pies the fourth position regarding size
and number of animals-the Bronx
ranking first; the Philadelphia Zoo
coming next. and the large zoo at
Cincinnati taking third place.
The little group of animals were not
well settled down in their new home
amidst the rolling hills, before many
others were sent by friends far and
near to keep them company-and Incl
IDENTIFY amuse the public.
Among the collections Of note, may
be mentioned the collection of five
young lions. two hartebeests, a fine
zebra and one wart hog. These con
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III FACT little known to the gem
eral public is. that the origin
Of the National Geological |
y Gardens developed out Of a
The Calumet news., 1912-02-17
COMMITTEES ARE NAMED.
Those Who Will Have Charge Of Colo
nial Supper Friday.

0dPPtT TENudJ.
Following are the committees who
will have charge of the Colonial supper
under the auspices oc the Ladies In
dustrial society OF the Calumet Con-
gregational church next Friday even
ing:
Arrangements-Mes +. w.
Light. Gordon r. Campbell. F.. IL.
Haller, A. G. Gullberg, r. NJ. Lyon and
w. J. Phillips.
Apron sale Mesdames Estelle
Thompson, William Wler William
Fisher. T. NJ. Meads and c. l.. d. John
son.
Candy sale-Misses Elizabeth Lyon,
Mary Milligan and Edith Meads.
Cashier-AIrs. Margaret w. Vivian.
Tables-Mesdames II. T. Ingersoll
j. f. Fisher. j. +. Fisher, James Grier-
son. octave Gardner. r. NJ. Ross,
stephen Paull. John Macdonald, NJ. Al
len. A. Fuller and j. W. Downing. as
sisted by Misses Name Roehm and
Ruth Lyon.
The decorations viii be Colonial
and the ladies will wear Colonial cos
tunes. II is expected the event will
be very successful one