New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-19
MR. CROWLEY GETTING WE'LL
THE INTEREST IN HIS ILLNESS
LETTERS AND MEDICINES SENT HIM-A FAITH
crRK MAN PRAYs FOR THE CHIMPANzEt.

| LETTERS AND MEDICINES SENT HIM-A FAITH
| CURE MAN PRAYs FOR THE CHIMPANzEr.
Mr. Crowley OF Central Park, has an Increased
sense OF his own Importance since his recent Illness
| The numerous attentions which have boon lavlshed
upon him he takos with great cOmpaconcy, as though
he thought himself prince OF the blood royal ana
direct heir TO imperial chlmpanzce dynasty OF Cen
trail Africa He IS rapidly recovering his voice and
strength and though his ungalnly figure shows the
loss Of twenty five pounds of solid fcsh It Is already
beginning TO All out again under tho nourtshment oil
rice and milk cod liver oil and oranges.
Reclining on his back with piece OF bagglng for
n cushion on the floor vf his cage IS Crowey's favor
ite posture when sick Occasionally for change he
turns over ssde, but only for short interval
with his legs coed up, and one hand as big and
knottod as that OF negro laborer grasping the big
too Of foot and the other long arm meandering
fffully about, Crowley is not a handsome beast to
look at His face has enough expression to suggest
a relationship to man, but his gait and his STOPPING
attitude when walking have closer resemblance to
tho black bear His intelligence, however, IS far sn
peror TO the lower animals and he apparently not
only remembers faces and things, but his mind pos
the ability to connect two three simple ideas
which impress him at different times.
watch is to him the source Of unfailing wonder
and interest. lie prefers the stem wlnder, which he
turn, and he will sit quietly for ten minutes look
ing at the dial when he has opened the case, at
at times TO his ear TO hear 1t tick more distinctly
No ACCOUNTING FOR THE ATTACK
Director Conkln has not been able to account for the
manner in which Crowley took his last cold. His
the second floor Of the Arsenal was prepared
with special to the comfort and security of tho
chImpanzees, and the possibility Of drafts had been
carefully anticipated. Crowey's cage and that of his
mate, Kitty, built away from tho wall with
passage around them. and the temperature Of The room
can I've maintained at so degrees without difficulty
Kitty, who is delicate than Crowley and who
has had a cold all winter Is recovering from 1t.
Crowley In perfect health previous previous to
his sickness and turned the scales at little 100
pounds II Is believed that he must have taken cold
of the nights Of January, when the tenn
perature OF the room was lower than usual, that
the drafts and bad air brought in by the crowds OF
visitors Affected him. AT any rate, Mr.. Conkn said
yesterday, greater caution Will DO taken with the
chImpanzees In future and during very cold weather
their will probably be closed to the public
81 knew the old boy would around" re
marked "Jahe' Cook Crowley's custodian, who has
been tho most anxious attendant Of tho chmpanzee
He's too stout and big to let cold knock him out
but wouldn't have given much for his chances last
Sunday night
Crowley gruned and broke into a fit of coughing at
these remarks
Poor old boy-ee, God have a glass of rice and
milkl" asked L" jake"
."nnght oosh ovsh :" srunteu crowley.
II at means yes" explained the keeper, he pro-
drced tho dish poStman looked In at the door and
Here's letter for Crowley How's the old man
The letter" was postal card with chIld's hand.
writing addressed to " Mr. Crowley, Central Park
and It read
ting well and will not have to take any more nasty
medicine hope Miss Kitty IS we'll 100. and that
you Will soon be married and have i've little baby
boys and one little girl will como to see you soon.
From your atcctonato TEDDY
LETTERS POURING IN FOR THE PATIENT.
There have boon number of these letters from
children" remarked Mr. Conkn, laughing. "They
generally directed to Mr. Crowley, express the
warmest interest In his welfare. Some Of them come
from long distances, and from mon and women
who have offered in good faith all sorts Of advice
to his treatment. have an assortment of troches,
KWren remedies potash lozengcs, jelles, etc, which
have opposed strongly a brandy whskey treatment
Crowley diskes all liquors except old rum and molas
Of his pasers TO Crowley. and Faith Cure Christian
scientist came every day until l permitted him to go
up and pray for the chmpanzee. l offered then
let him go In the cage but the man declined and knet
down outside lie thought his prayer lid Crowley
good'
Mr.. ConklIn, who Is himself physician has had
the aid and suggestion OF many well-knOwn medical
panzeo. DR.. Marsh, the surgeon of the Park Police
has visited Crowley daily, and the monkey has formed
for his pulse to be counted and when requested opens
his mouth and permits the examination Of his tongue
Al nISt HuCn uUculIy was experienced IN tahng his
temperature, but he now permits the instrument to
be placed under his and holds r. there long
required In his convalesccncc Crowley IS not
even tempered when he sick, and he frequent
~ turns with impatIence to Kitty In the adjoining
cage who Is full OF life and playfulness She replies
by throwing sawdust in his face Crowley is I'm
his fifth year. lie was about six months old when
brought to this city from Liberia In 1854 Kitty, who
came from tho Congo regions, is two years younger
Both yet children. chimpanzees do not attain
believed to DO the best specimen of the chmpanzee
ia captivity.