Evening Star Newspaper, July 14, 1894, Page 9

Part2. Che #p ening, : Siar. Pages 9-18. WASHINGTON, D. C ATURDAY, SEPPEMBER 22, 1894—-EIGHTEEN PAGES. : § Kann, Sons & Co, 711 MARKET SPAGE. NANCY HANKS, ‘The greatest trotter of modern times, bad ber record lowered the other day and hereafter will only be Known of the days when she was queen of the turf. Next month will be one year that we started our great sale, and we have been winners eee ee SHSSHOSO OOS DSSS OHOGOO SOG ever since. ‘We are so far im the lead now over all competition that no matter how great their effort may be or what assertions they make, they will never catch up to us. 4@inch Fine All-wool Colored colori nao Serges, over 12 different ings, that are worth Only 39c. 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LARGEST EXCLUSIVELY RETAIL ° s MOSES &x, FURNITURE, CARPET, UPHOLSTERY, DRAPER! AND WALL PAPER HOUSE IN AMERICA, . ith and F Streets... ; ; : © GOO9SS 9S 8 OSH OSSS OHO SSO OSO IN LOCAL STUDIOS Among our artists who are still abroad is Mr. B. F. Andrews, who, as usual, has spent the entire summer wandering through the social and artistic centers of Europe. Naturally, the foreign exhibitions have oc- cupied much of his time and attention, and letters received from him have been full of pithy descriptions and amusing criticisms. In speaking of the style of painting termed “impressionism,” which has occasioned so much interest and discussion during the past two years, Mr. Andrews says of the Royal Academy exhibition: “If the impres- sionists ever influence English art it will be not this year surely. There is scarcely a single one representation of that school in Burlington House. The French are also dropping it, but very slowly, some of the Salon exhibits being perfect marvels of ar- tistic surprises. Many of them, in color and composition, were quite beyond the un- derstanding of ordinary human beings. Perhaps the artists themselves knew what they were trying to do, but I am: quite sure no one else did.” Mr. Andrews will start homeward next Wednesday, arriving in time to be present at the opening of the Corcoran School. Mr. Hinckley, although still suffering from the effects of a recent attack of ner- vous prostration, is busy with a number of canveses which he js endeavoring to “get out of the way” before the Corcoran School opens. During the coming year the painting classes of this school will be en- tirely under his supervision, and both teacher and students are looking forward to, and enthusiastically preparing for, a hard winter's work. As soon as he was able to travel after his illness, Mr. Hinck- ley went to Europe, where he visited the schools and ateliers, including those of his friend, Carolus Durand, ‘‘picking up ideas,” so that he is fully equipped for the thor- ough course of instruction through which he intends to put his students. The en- thusiasm and energy with which the artist speaks of his plans sugurs well for their success. Mr. Howard Helmick has been in the city all summer. A number of fine water colors and a series of studies in black and white, which are to be used for illustrating pur- poses, bear eloquent testimony of the ar- tist’s industry. Mr. Helmick has very re- cently accepted the position of instructor in drawing and painting of the Georgetown College. His term will commence on the 1st of October, at which time the classes will be entirely reorganized, and arranged on a scale commensurate with the dignity and importance of the college. Mr. Hel- mick expects to employ only the most ap- proved and advanced methods, and here- after the art course will be made one of the special features of the institution. The Corcoran Art Gallery has just been reopened, and Dr. is busily en- gaged getting things into running order for the coming year. In spite of unavoida- ble delays work on the new gallery a school is being pushed rapidly forward. The basement story has been completed and work commenced on the ground floor. A view of what has already been accom- plished gives assurance of a more than satisfactory completion of the elaborate structure. Mr, R. N. Brooke has just returned after an extended tovr through Holland and northern France, where he has “picked up” any number of sketches, which are to be enlarged and elaborated later. Some weeks of his visit to Holland were spent in that most picturesque and unpronounceable of Dutch seaports, Katwyk-aan-zee, where. accordirg to the artist’s report, he did more and better work than he ever before accomplished during the same space of time. Mr. Brcoke ts preparing for a special exhibition, which he expects to hold during the latter part of January, when much of the work just spoken of will be on view. Mr. Parker Mann has spent his entire va- cation in Holland, with,most satisfactory results, both in quantity. and quality of ar- tistic work. Most of his. have been made in pastel’ and oils, with the object in view of a large nition ule will prob- ably take place sometime in December or the early part of Januasy.. Both the artist and his wife sail for home @his afternoon. It is quite evident fromm_ very few can- vases which Mr. Weyl alipws to be seen that he is saving the of his summer work for a general surp! to his friends later in the season. weticence is ex- plained by Mr. Brooke a@ follows: “Yes; that’s just like Max. He'll. d summer in the countryg then come back and paint Venetian water scenes until the next spring, when he out the sweet- est, most charming bits of,landscape, and when asked where he got them answers ronchalantly, ‘Oh, that's just something I picked up last summer,’ « Mr. Le Grand Johnstan is.till in Virginia, where he has been working all summer, He will return about December, 1. Mr. Spencer Nichols expects to leave the city shortly for New York, where he wil! be engaged during the winter on a number of illustrations for which he has commissions. Miss Minnigerode has returned from a visit of two months to Shinnecock Hills, L. 1., where she has been under the instruction of Mr, Chase in of! work,and Rhoda Holmes Nicholls in water colors. Her recent work shows a marked improvement in technique and handling, and she is most enthusiastic over the benefits derived from her summer outing. After October 1, in company with Miss Cook, she will her “coaching class” in the Corcoran building. Mr:-Walter Paris is still lingering in the Shenandoah’ valley, wi seems to be finding abundagt for his brush. : = ¢ B. V. KING. Some Oue Had Blunderea. From. Puck. “What's the price of these gopds?”’ “Eighty cents a yard, madam.” “Why, that’s quite reasonable!” “Qh—er—{ must have. wiede a mistake!” ©890000008000009)IN A LICNS CAGE s 3 $ : A Star Reporter Visits the Zoo and Sees the Sights, SOME OF THE RECENT CHANGES Interesting Chat About the Strange and Savage Animals. THE NEW GRIZZLY BEAR OW DOES ONE feel when face to face in a small cage with an African lion?” + Undoubtedly this avestion has occurred to every person who has at any time wit- nessed the passing of a circus pageant. The cpen cages containing dens of graphically advertised wild beasts, each animal alleged to have siain keepers and trainers galore, have caused the small boys to open their mouths with awe, varticularly so when the animals have been accompanied by keepers attired in spangles and carrying whips, Timid ladies have shuddered and murmured “dreadful” year after year when the cireus has come to town, and even strong men have not been overcome with envy when .gazing on a fellow-mortal prac- tically at the mercy of animals whose cate- gcry is wild and ferocious. A Star reporter visited the Zoo the other day, and while conversing with Principal Keeper William H. Blackburne innocently plied the above interrogation. Mr. Black- burne has had an experience with all man- He Showed His Radge. ner of animals, extending through a long period, and the reporter thought he was competent to furnish the desired informa- Evidently he was not, for he re- “Want to go in the cage here with Lo- ben?” Now, Loben is a decidedly healthly lion, which less than a year ago was promenad- ing and disporting, with mind free from worry and thoughts of future captivity, amid the cactus and other vegetation of the land where Prof. Garner isolated himself in an endeavor to become familiar with the language in use among the gorillas. He was captured, however, and brought across the ocean by H. C.. Moore. Mr. Moore several months ago loaned Loben to the National Zoological Park, but ‘during the past week he wrote from England and formally made a gift of the animal to the Zoo. In view of the fact that the lion has not been associating with civilized beings long enough to overcome his natural taste for raw meat and blood The Star man con- cluded that Mr. Liackburne intended his remark as a joke, and acco! smiled a bland, appreciative smile. He Licked His Chops. “Nobody has ever been in close quarters with him but the keepers,” said Mr, Black- burne, who evidently considered the smile ene of acquiescence, “so you have a great opportunity open to you. Come on,” The reporter followed—to the front of the cage. Mr. Blackburne directed an assist- ant to procure a rawhide and a broom, which was done, and the broom carefully pushed between the bars. During this pro- ceeding Loben snarled once or twice and George Feels Comfortable. licked his chops in a suggestive manner. A heavy bolt which fastened the door of the cage was unscrewed, a spring forced back and the entrance unbarred. “Let me go in first,” said the principal keeper of the Zoo. ‘The admonition was entirely superflyous, as the reporter was not bursting with un- seemly ambition to be the first to go into Loben’s quarters. The assistant keeper closed the door after Mr. Blackburne. With the assistance of the whip and broom, the latter induced the lion to retire to the far corner and again said, “Come on.” The reporter at that Instant remembered that he had not made his will and also re- called to mind that he had forgotten to settle with the tailor for the sult of clothes he was then wearing. Not wishing to sever all connection with this life without at- tending to those little matters, he was about to beg to be excused, but two score or more visitors had gathered about the cage and they waited in expectant silence. It would not do to show the white feather before that throng, so whispering a few di- rections to The Star’s artist, who accom- panied him to the park, the reporter put his head through the doorway and_hesi- tatingly prepared to perform the Daniel act. An Old Lady's Suggestion. Apparently Loben did not approve of the intrusion, for he growled a questioning grow], and glared as though he desired to be informed by what right the newcomer disturbed his quiet. The Star man had often met persons with dispositions similar to that displayed by the lion, and through force of habit he involuntarily moved to open his coat and show his fire-police badge, but recalled to mind that would not pass him in the present instance. The assistant keeper, who was holding the door open, at that moment gave a gentle shove, the re- porter was in the cage and the door had clicked behind him. “Mercy on us,” remarked an old lady in the crowd, in a hysterical manner, “come out of there this minute.” The reporter has a profound respect for old age and he turned, without delay, to obey the lady’s command, but there was no it visible except between tha bars, and they were set rather close together. Then of boulders is to be con- he moved to the center of the cage and stood the place of a rustic t the Adam-s Mill road en- behind Mr. Blackburne, the action causing a chorus of admiring remarks from seven small boys, who pressed against the outer Loben glared at the reporter, and the re- porter was particularly agile in returning the stare. The lion then began to circle around the cage, continuing to size up ti intruder and paying no attention to Mr. Blackburne. Although slightly dazed the reporter recollected having heard sometime in the past a remark to the effect that the ven is mightier than the After Thirteen Loaves of Bread. but encouraged by the presence of Mr. Blackburne and the whip, the reporter reached through the keeper's legs, gingerly touched the animal and then hastily retreat- ed to the door, which was opened, and backed out. Mr. Blackburne followed cau- tiovsly. The old lady said something about young men being fools, and the reporter moved to the water cooler. He knows how it feels to be face to face in a small cage With an African lion. A Policy of Starvation. A moment later Mr. Blackburne opened a large glass case and lifted the head of an immense snake. -The reptile was about fifteen feet in length, and darted forth its stinger with chilling effect. "If you say so I'll wind this fellow about ycu,” said the keeper. The reporter was careful not to say so. He politely, but emphatically, declined the offer with thanks, and then went over and viewed the prairie dogs from the outer side of a thick stone wall. The National Zoclogical Park and the animals quartered there are familiar to the majority of Washingtonians, many of whom are regular visitors to the beautiful ard picturesque inclosure. In spite of the success of the institution and the great interest taken in it by the public at large it is said that there is a certain element in Congress which is doing everything pos- sible detrimental to the success of the park. Congress prohibits the purchase of animals and does not approve of the action of the park authorities in taking animals to board. For this reason the as from Forepaugh's circus, which ed — an attraction at eh od last ben the Gatton’ any of the Stecnanite in regard to the return of the ani- mals and appear greatly disappointed when Ready for Dinner. informed that they will not be brought back. It is rumored by those interested in the welfare of the Zoo that this element is en- deavoring to starve it out of existence. The animals now there will, in time, die, and there will be no need of a zoological park if the vacant places are not filled. Some Desirable Improvements. Many improvements have been made of late at the park and a number of others are contemplated. Chief among the latter is a public comfort house. It is to occupy the site of the present prairie dog town, which is an ideal spot. The dogs will be moved to the meadow directly opposite the main entrance to the park. They need a new location, as the present one is too small and the soil has become foul. The public comfort house will be picturesque in design, will contain a lunch room and be provided with wide verandas, where yis- itors may rest. Toilet rooms will be located in the basement. Boulders are now on hand from which a gate house is to be erected at the main entrance. It will contain quarters for a gate keeper and a place where visitors may check dogs, which are not allowed inside the grounds. A new elephant house is also contemplated. A fence is now being erected about an immense poplar tree, situated just to the left of the present elephant house, which, wheu completed, will make an ideal home for the raccoons. A road- way 400 feet in length near the principal animal house is being lald according to the Telford system, which provides a base of heavy stone, then a layer of small stones and on top a layer of crushed stone, the whole rolled heavily. It is similar to the park roads in Boston and other large cities, A rod will also be erected to which horses In the Kitchen. may be tied, as it is unsafe to simply re- cure them with weights, for, as a rule, they become frightened at the cries of the animals of the Zoo. What the Animals Eat. The water of Rock creek has been raised eighteen inches in the lower portion of the park by the construction of a miniature waterfall and dam just to the left of the main entrance, which is picturesque and at the same time appears natural. By raising the water a higher level is obtained in a pond for water fowl, and certain obnoxious mud banks in the are hid from view. of considerable magnitude near the Dr. Frank Baker, the acting superinten- dent. Formerly sweet potatoes, cabbage, beets, turnips, lettuce, carrots, parsnips, green corn, &c., were pul of market gardeners, but very often the material was delivered in a wilted condition; so, fore, the Zoo garden was established, has proved a complete success, The veg- etable diet furnished all the animals, from the smallest monkey to the bear, the hippopotamus and the rhinoceros. All the meat-eating animals are fed but once a day. Once a week they are given liver, and all fast on Sundays. The meat give to each animal is weighed before every meal, and if it is not entirely con- sumed the ration is cut down until the boarde- recovers nis or her appetite. The residents at the Zoo, other than the meat- eating class receive two meals daily. The monkeys enjoy bread and milk, the hippo- potamus and the rhinoceros manage to dis- pose of a bucketful of bran, | potatoes and a quantity of | ing and evening, without trouble. Diack and cinnamon bears require six pounds of bread each twenty-four hours, while the polar bears go four pounds bet- ter, with three pounds of fish on the side. “Dunk” and “Golddust,” the elephants, consume 2 pounds of hay between them. The buffalo and elk enjoy but one meal @ feeding the animals, as it feed them than it is not with sufficient food. Ap Immense Grissly A peculiar state of affairs the park is that the polar bears ter in warm weather than do i i ! i Hebe night. The polars have acquired a peanuts, and prefer the toothsome to fish and meat. One of the chief attractions at is a comparatively new arrival. immense grizzly bear, weighing several hundred pounds. Although he beer a resident of the Zoo but a @ month, it has become necessary to @ new cage for him, with steel-lined and a maple floor, because daily huge splinters from the top, side of his present habitation. This i beeeicEeeFe tHE i was captured in July last stone Park, near one He was in the habit of pen and walking off with whenever he became hungry. set and Mr. Bear caught. Although jected in loud tones to being i safely landed at 5 wa Zoo. e trap in which the grizzly is a curiosity, and may be just outside the machine s! It was invented and con: Morgal, the machinist ot composed cf stee) plates, It works as easily as a m set it the services of thi quired. ‘The machine sh ing feature of the park. Te shop, but in a small blacksmith complete in every respect. Owing to the attitude assumed by gress it is not known when any new mals will be secured to add to the coliection He I 8 & 85% | H il $ £ z H q z aH aliens e 5 98 : & i] . Sweet Potatoes for Jenny. at the Zoo, although some may be captured this winter in the Yellowstone Park. An effort is being made to form a collection of blooded dogs, which is a novel and de- cidedly attractive idea. Two deer were born in June last and three more during the first week of August. A new lama made its debut several months ago. The black bear born recently is now as active and as healthy as could be desired. He weighed but nine ounces when born and did not open his eyes for thirty-nine days. Among the visitors to the Zoo at present are large numbers of school children, col- ored as well as white, who ask innumerable questions and take down many notes for future reference in preparing comp>sitions. Mr. Blackburne visited Yellowstone Park last month and returned home fully charged with bear stories, creditable and icred- ible. Each evening while he was quar- tered at the Fountain Hotel, he says, three bears, one big fellow and two little ones, approached the slop kegs located but a few feet from the kitchen. The smaller animals would wait with a respectful pa- tience, while the big bear would take his pick from the kegs and then they con- sumed what remained. Mr. Blackburne states that one morning this same big bear, who was evidently very hungry, removed the tailboard from a loaded slop wagon and helped the driver to unload the same. e+ ——_____ Her Smart Little Sister, From the Toledo Blade, “Are you going to be an old maid now, Ethel?” asked that young lady's ten-year old sister. “Why, certainly not, you silly ol replied. “I shall marry Mr. &p covrse. “But you can't now.” “Why not?” “Ien't he a bachelor?” “Yea” “And he joined the church this morning.® “I know it.” “And he was confirmed.” “1 know that also.” “Well, — that make him a confirmed