New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-21
HATES SHOES AND COLLAR
Keeper Badly Protests Against
the Bronx Zoo Uniform.
BEGINS DISR0BING IN TREE
Crowd Follows Him Through the
Grounds to Primate House,
Where Mimi Jeers at Him.


Grounds TO Primate House,
Where Mimi Jeers at Him.
Keeper Badly is the newest name for
Badly. the smartest ape in the Geological
Gardens in Bronx Park. Yesterday after
noon this intelligent simian appeared In the
regulation keepers unform--cap, blue SUIT
white collar and shoes-the only departure
being a large red necktie, which flowed be-
low MS chin. And everything fitted the ape.
for his suit was made to order last week
by well known clothing house on the same
model used for the regular attendants IN
the park. A tailor made special trip 20
the park to take his measure, ind the only
trouble Badly caused was through his de-
sire 70 investigate the tape measure.
Badly did not balk while Engelholm, his
keeper aud Charles snyder, who Is IN
charge during Mr.. Dl'mars's absence, were
putting on the glad rags, that is, he did
not protest until snyder tried TO put on his
shoes As fast as one was slipped on be
would unfasten the other and send it sail
ing through the air, 10 the detriment OF
numerous glass jars and window panes.
He pulled back again when the white col
lar was adjusted about his neck.
When all was ready for Badly TO be es-
corted from his room IN the priinate
house one last touch was given 70 his toilet
10 make him swell. His cap, bearing the
gold letters ~. Z Zoolog lcal Society was
set jluntiiy on one side OF his head, and
then SNYDER and Engelholm essayed INTO
the open with the new keeper. Instantly
crowd gathered, and Badly had fully a
thousand persons following him about the
grounds while he was being introduced 70
the other inmates. II was the trst time
in the history Of the Zoo that an inmate
had ever paid his respects TO his neighoors
Frightened by Big Snakes.
All went well until Baldy became fright
ened ar the big anaconda and the regal py-
thors I'm the reptile house He screened
and pulled so hard that his hat fell on ana
his collar worked itself up 10 his eyes. lie
did NOT like aligstors. either, and vas
shortly taken out Of the house. Then he
became possessed Of seven devils or mis-
Nervousness and with a sudden tug nc es-
rsped from the two keepers hoped on 70
fence and the next minute had grabbed
the lowest limb Of 2 small tree and swung
himself 10 70 ~ From his perch grim
acingly surveyed the crowd below.
All the coaxing Of the keepers failed 10
make the ape come down. They were
afraid his new tailormade suit would ne
torn 10 pieces. Badly took Of his hat and
examined il closely He liked the gold let
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hang on the tree limb. and the keepers ex-
pected 70 see rs crown drop out. Inc
large crowd reared with delight Horrors
Raldv suddenly felt the desire 10 do one
OF his giant swings on the tree limb
"Goodbv. coat" said Engelholna. GOOD
bv. trousers" said Snyder. Baby neaved
one vav and then another, kicked against
the Tree with his new shoes and did such
fantastic stunts that the clothes were
strained 70 the utmost He unwittingly let
one leg hang down. Snyder grabbed IT, ana
then Badly came down with the tug. he
was brushed off his suit was examined 10
see II II had been torn and ne was lee
around 70 other cages He was captured
none too soon for he was about 70 begin
disrobing
Pulls Aoudad's Tail.
Leaving The crowd that had formed be-
hind him, the ape Visited dozens OF the
inmates Of tho Zoo. nc pulled the tail Of ar
aoudad. scolded In piercing walls the bears
IS thev lined up 20 have a look at the IN
usual keeper. and finally was led back %
the monkev house and had chance 20 see
his fellow primates.
There was not q monkey, large Or small,
that did not come 20 the bars as baldy
raradef uu ard down outside.
They're Jealous" said snyder. Mimi, one
of Raldy's best friends in the monkey
house. AID who lines with him daily
showed fine scorn for tho arc IN HIS clothes
Baldv called 10 her from outside and she
answered back Dr. Garner should have
been there 20 interpret IL. Fred Enge'holm
said that IN her vernacular Mimi was say
ing
You're n 1ne looking mutt What?
\ Few minutes later the ape was relieved
NJ his keepers Uniform, and was ticklel
20 ge- rid Of II.
Raldv's latest stunt was by FAR the most
ami sing I'm his career in the park. or the
eight leading apes IA the collection. which
now includes Susie the educated chin
parzee sold to the Geological Gardens by
Dr. Garner Badly IS by Ear tie most Won
derfuL Tie has been the subject OF hyp-
motto tests. 10 can cat with "a knife and
fork and is quicker 20 comprehend than
any other smian IN the collection. Recent
~ circus offered several thousand dollars
for him. IL was said. but as he Is the star
attraction he il sure Ut staying.
a Harvard professor conducted some tests
with the ape asst year. one ~ which was
letting Badly pick out KEY rom msny
on a ring and open d box with IL. after
he had socn the key and the lock He
did H.
II was a long time before the crowd FOL
lowing In his wake dispersed after Badly
lad Eot back to nature. IL was said bv
Keeper snyder that the ape would be seen
shout the park frequently in his Uniform
from now on.
HELD AS PERSISTENT TEIHF