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tic of the black bear. No other bear that 

 I ever saw had the broad forehead and 

 strong, straight nose of the grizzly. He 

 has a magnificent head, and I think all 

 artists will be glad of a chance to study 

 him. I have inquired for grizzlies in 

 zoological gardens all over the world, but 

 never found one before." 



Monarch has a big, intelligent-looking 

 head and a kindly eye, and is not dis 

 posed to quarrel with visitors, but he ob 

 jects to any meddling with his chain, and 

 will not submit to any insults. It was 

 necessary yesterday to keep a watchman 

 between the cage and the crowd to prevent 

 people from throwing things at the bear 

 and stirring him up. Monarch is getting 

 along very well and taking his troubles 

 quite philosophically; but he has had a 

 rough experience, is worn out with fight 

 ing and worry, is sore in body and spirit 

 and needs rest. It is a difficult thing to 

 keep alive in captivity a wild bear of his 

 age, and undue excitement might throw 



