davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1921-12-12

all wild animals to take alive aud to
keep in captivity. The first specimen
to be brought to this country lived
only two weeks after it reached the
Pacific coast fifteen years ago. An
other secured to replace it lived only q
month. Two have in recent years
been secured by the New York Zoo,
but they died In short periods after
arrival. The last gorilla to be shown
in this country was q circus feature,
and it died in Madison Square Garden.
Just why this particular animal cam
not endure confinement, while others
equally wild and ferocious adjust
themselves to restraint, Is not under
stood. The gorilla is singular in
his social life, quite different from any
other wild creature. He is, so far as
known, homogeneous and there is q
family system. Yet the smaller SIM
ians show more intelligence than the
gorilla, as far as studies have gone.
Perhaps the tremendous strength Of
the gorilla and its ferocious tendency
make it incapable of any degree Of re.
straint. If the gorilla cannot live In
captivity in the most favoring condi-
tions there should be no more efforts
to bring it alive within bounds to
crafty human curiosity.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

DIR. van Karnebeek. At the first Hague
conference he served as secretary.
The second Hague conference he at
tended as a delegate from his native
land. His latest appearance as a dele
gate at an international conference be-
fore coming to Washington was at the
assembly Of the league of nations in
Geneva. He was elected president Of
the assembly of the league, by tine
way, and presided over it's delibera-
tions with great tact and firmness.
Holland was invited by President
Harding to send delegates to the
Washington conference. because of
her very deep interest in the far
east, where her colonies are vast.
The Dutch East Indies, Borneo, Su-
matra and other Islands are of great
wealth. The Hollanders have ruled
their eastern colonies for some three
hundred years. But while Hollands S
holdings in the east are very large,
she is here. DR.. Van Karnebeek has
made 1T clear, with no selfish aim in
mind. but merely to aid as far as
possible in the solution Of the prob
lens Of the Pacific.
The foreign minister Of the Neither
lands has great faith. so he says, In
results that may be obtained from a
full and frank discussion by leaders
of various countries gathered about
the same table.
Evening star., 1921-12-12
Her First Vote in Canada,

For the first time in the history of
the Dominion women will have a vote
in the approaching general elections
In canada. One of the incidents Of the
campaign now In progress for the
election Of members of the Canadian
parliament is the interest being taken
by the women of the gerat agricul-
tural provinces in the current public
questions. Their support will go chief
~ to the farmers party. Orators for
the other parties are being heckled
with all sorts of questions when they
appear in the districts where the
woman voters have organized to have
an influence in the election. The claim
Is made that upward of 90 per cent
OF the women Of the farms will vote,
while the feminine vote in the cities
Will be less than 10 per cent. It is
this circumstance that is putting ap-
prehensfon into the councils of the
majority party. as any such redistri-
button of voting strength would up
set the balance Of power in the Do
minfon parliament.
The bloc spirit that began In the
prairie regions of the United States
stimulate the demand Of the Cana
dian farmers household for a more
direct consideration from government.
This spirit has been encouraged by
the degree to which the worlds diplo-
mats and statesmen have proceeded
ever since the world war to the dis
cuss1on of distractions and dreams
instead of applying their wisdom and
resources to the solution of the
worlds everyday problems. - Akron
(On1o) Beacon Journal (republican).
Evening star., 1921-12-12
Qne-Man Cars,

Agitation has been started by the
North Washington Citizens Associa-
ton against the continued use Of the
"one-man car" operated on some Of
the local lines. It is contended that
these cars are not only inconvenient
and slow in operation, but that they
are actually dangerous to the public.
The motorman must operate his car
and supervise the collection Of fares,
making change, selling tokens and
seeing that no passengers get into
the body Of the, car without paying.
It II obvious that he cannot properly
watch the track while thus occupied.
It is too much to expect that any one
man can run q car carefully while
charged with the responsibility Of
fare collection.
The oneman car is plainly an eco
nomical arrangement. It saves the
pay Of an employe. But it does not
render the right sort Of service to the
public. II the car II carefully oper-
atsd. that q. Il It = started only when
Evening star., 1921-12-12
The Pension Office Report.

The report OF the commissioner Of
pensions shows that nearly 100000
claims were pending at the close of
the fiscal year. leaving the hard-work-
ing and underpaid clerks Of that Office
with gigantic task on their hands.
"The work Of the pension bureau
should be made current, to do which
will necessitate a temporary addition
to our force" declares Commissioner
Washington Gardner. "Once it is cur
rent. our present permanent force Of
employees can keep 1t current"
Congress alone can remedy the con-
ditions as they exist in the bureau at
the present time, Commissioner
Gardner points out. During the past
fiscal year the pension Office had to
meet a great influx Of cases by reason
of legislation extending the scope Of
pension laws in regard to civil war
and Spanish war service. Then the
civil service retirement law went into
operation. adding more work to the
employees Of an already overworked
bureau. Making refunds to govern
ment workers who have paid into the
retirement fund and then left the
service Is now becoming a huge task
in itself.
The pension bureau is dealing with
hundreds of claimants of advanced
age, whose claims must be settled
shortly If they are to be settled at all
in this life. The refunds to govern
ment workers leaving the service
should be adjusted as quickly as pos
sible, for many of these persons are
out Of work. and need the money
which they paid into the retirement
fund. It would in no sense be ex-
travagance for Congress to appropri-
ate money for a temporary addition to
the pension Office force, in accordance
with the recommendation Of Commits
sioner Gardner. This work should be
quickly made current.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

all fares are deposited. it must neces-
sarily be slower than a two-mAn car.
A slow car, running on downtown
tracks. as do all the one.man cars in
Washington, checks the traffic at
every stopping point. These cars may
be of value on suburban runst whexe
the tracks are in measure protected
from trespass and where stops are in
frequent, but in the city they are un-
questionably dangerous. Several acci
dents have occurred In consequence of
the inability Of motormen to operate
their cars while collecting fares with
out risk to people in the streets.
The protest of the citizens associa-
tion should be Immediately considered
by the Public Utilities Commission,
and unless its contentious are met by
plain proof that the cars can be safely
operated this style Of vehicle should
be barred from service.
Evening star., 1921-12-12
Soldiers Two.

Gen. Diaz has sailed for home.
Marshal Foch will sail in a few days.
Both met with enthusiastic receptions.
They Travelled widely. and were toast
ed everywhere.
Neither is young man, and both
came over q little apprehensive as to
the pace. Could they stand it? They
had heard Of American hospitality.
and been assured Of a strenuous ex-
hibition Of it.
They stood it. They reviewed par
ades. They met great numbers Of peo-
pie. They attended many banquets.
They covered thousands Of miles. Is
there risk in the statement that they
had the time Of their lives?
Their hosts did not spare them.
They did not disappoint their hosts.
Heavy as the drafts were on their
physical resources, the drafts were
met.
This argues that the two famous
commanders, Notwithstanding the
strains of the great war, are still in
keller, which seems to assure them
many more years.
Both should come again-come and
take a lengthier and more leisurely
look around-come after America has
begun to function again in the normal
way-when all the wheels Of industry
are in motion, and capital is pulling
down good dividends and labor good
wages. When the country is in its
stride and in it's best form it has
something to show visitors unmatched
elsewhere, and seen under favorable
circumstances not soon to be forgot
ten.
Evening star., 1921-12-12
The Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service Commission, in
its thirty-eighth annual report, states
that it considers that 1t is one Of the
agencies operating to effect economy
in government service, and that true
economy In government requires that
its effectiveness be increased rather
than impaired by reduction of the
amount appropriated for it's main
tenance.
In this stand the Civil Service Com
mission will be upheld by all those
who have made any study at all Of the
government service as a whole. While
the budget bureau may with pro-
priety prune the estimates Of many
government bureaus, it should think
twice before attempting to reduce the
appropriations Of the Civil Service
Commission.
Upon this commission depends the
quality Of men and women who do the
civil business Of the United States
Although 1t lacks many powers to
make 1t an Ideal personnel agency Of
agency, nevertheless, and as such is
responsible for the workers in all the
departments and branches Of Uncle
Sans great civil business. The COM
mission has indicated the desire Of its
membership for a real employment
policy, to be model for all industry,
and has signified it's desire to conduct
examinations more thoroughly into the
moral and character qualifications Of
applicants than has ever prevailed to
date.
This vitality important work cannot
be carried on when the commission Is
hampered by inadequate funds. The
commission is not now doing all the
work that it should do, the report
states, but 1t has not even been pro-
vided with funds sufficient to carry on
the work it is now doing. 1t has to
borrow about 200 employees from other
parts Of the government. These
LOANED employees are shut of from
mission has no power to reward them.
The whole condition is unfortunate.
It would seem quite true, then, that
zone Of the first and most important
needs Of the commission Is sufficient
appropriation for salaries to enable it
to employ under its own full jurisdic-
ton the entire force necessary to
carry on its present work." It is not
a question here OF extending the work
Of a bureau in order that the chief may
reap more glory on account Of more
work done. It Is solely a question OF
bringing to state Of highest efficiency
the body upon whom the efficiency Of
every other government agency de-
pends.
Evening star., 1921-12-12
A Gorilla Family Captured.

A male gorilla weighing $50 pounds,
with a standing reach Of seven feet
and eight inches, Is on his way to this
country with four other members Of
his family. wife and three children" {"
They are consigned to the American
Museum Of Natural History In New
York, and the hope Il that they will
all get here alive from Africa, whore
they were recently captured. But II
they should not survive the voyage
their bodies, at least will be brought
on and used for mounting In accord
ance with motion pictures that have
been taken In the jungle by the leader
of the expedition that captured them.
These pictures, It is said, are the first
ever to be taken Ct gorilla LIE in na-
tive. conditions.
:, The gorilla - the most dimcult o.
Evening star., 1921-12-12
Who's Who e::a: essi::ss:: z,%:
XIX-Jonkheer Dr. H. A. van Karnebeek
.OLLAND has sent to the Wash
ingtop conference as the head
Of her delegation Jonkheer DIR.
H A van KarnahaaL her

Of her delegation Jonlkheer DIR.
H. A. van Karnebeek, her
foremost statesman Of today. Dr. van
Karnebeek has been called upon to
handle more ticklish situations-in which
his country might have become seri-
ously involved internationally-in the
last few years than falls to the lot of
the ministers of foreign affairs some-
times for many generations. He had
to steer the ship Of state in Holland
during the trying period Of the world
war, when every effort was made, by
one side or the other. to get Holland to
throw aside her neutrality and plunge
into the fray.
Under the leadership Of DR.. van
karnebeek. however, Holland maintain
ed her policy Of armed neutrality. His
country is. free from scars of battle.
It has been in a position to give aid
to thousands upon thousands Of refugees
and when the war came to an end. Hol-
land was In a position to hasten relief
to the nations around her.
But even after the cessation of hos
tilities there was put up to Holland
and. Of course, to her minister of for
problem. The deposed emperor Of Ger
many and the former crown prince. his
son. fled to Holland for sanctuary.
There was an insistent demand from
France. Great Britain and Belgium that
these men be given up that justice
might be dealt them because of the war
and their crimes against the laws Of
war. But DR.. van karnebeek, holding
to the historic principles and traditions
Of the Netherlands. refused to give up
the political refugees. Holland has long
been recognized as an asylum for those
oppressed for political or religious rea-
sons.
1t goes without saying that a man
to deal with such unusual situations
successfully must have not only great
firmness. but also an infinite amount
of common sense and tact DR.. van
Karnebeek comes by his statesman
ship honestly. for his father before
him was for many years minister of
foreign affairs of Holland and was
recognized as an eminent leader among
his people.
DR.. van karnebeek has a most pleas
ing personality. OF average height,
he is rather slender. has black hair
turning gray, and piercing dark eyes
and black mustache. He is always
Immediately dressed. and wears
glasses. He Is courteous and genial
in manner. has a pleasant speaking
voice. and. by the way. speaks Eng
lish remarkably well, and French like
Frenchman.
International conferences have been
common occurrence in the life Of
Evening star., 1921-12-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Pen of y

The Pep of Yesteryear.
A pressing question haunts the thought
Which cannot wait for formal
rhyme.
Where is the gayety that brought
The smiles into another time?
The dance is slow and jazz becomes
A strain Of melancholy queer.
And through the mind the murmnr
huns,
Where is the pep Of yesteryear?"
The bold comedian, free with Jest,
; Finds all his glory at an end.
He folds his hands upon his breast
! And says, II hope don't offend.
The story which tell to you
Fond recollection renders dear"
We listen and we sigh anew, d.
Where is the pep Of yesteryear?"
The railway trains that used to whizz.
Now at water tank delay
While various parties hold a quizz
: Regarding profits, rates and pay.
The world whose dreams of power and
! wealth .
/ Have brought its Nightmares filled
. with fear
Needs sunshine, air and simple
health
Where is the pep of yesteryear?
Evening star., 1921-12-12

A novelist employed temporarily in
conference reporting finds It difficult
to develop sensational interest in an
event that deals with straightforward
expression rather than in plot COM
plications.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

Civilization has advanced definitely
beyond the stage where difference Of
opinion or an argument over money
matters is popularity regarded as justi-
fication for homicidal assault.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

China has been compared to Mis-
souri, because people from there de-
sire ''to be shown" 1t also recalls the
old days when everybody was asking,
"What is the matter with Kansas?'
Evening star., 1921-12-12

The arms parley news has been
given out SO rapidly as to prevent any
gossipy imagination from finding time
to get itself into working order.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

The ex-kaiser has at least realized a
wholesome ambition. History discloses
to the most casual reader a long list
of autocrats who would have been
more comfortably and congenially stu.
ated as wood sawyers.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

Nothing is being heard from agita-
tors who departed from America ex-
pecting to grab the soviet spotlight
from Trotsky.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

Not ell the senators in discussing
international relations are expected to
be as brief and explicit as members
Of the conference have been.
Evening star., 1921-12-12
EDITORIAL DIGEST

any event. the Sioux City Tribune (in-
dependent) is not disposed to well
world king. with a golden dollar sign
for scepter," lording it over the
countries of the world. mo matter
how benevolent that lording might
he"
Evening star., 1921-12-12
A Necessary Indulgence.

If 1t be true, as reported, that
France and Great Britain have agreed
upon a plan to extend the time of
Germany's reparation payments for a
period Of three years, an entirely en-
couraglng and suspicious factor en-
ters the European economic situation.
BY this time 1t has become satisfac-
torily demonstrated that Germany's
cations has been tested and has fail
ed. obviously it is no longer a ques-
ton of willingness, on the part of
Berlin. but of sheer inability to meet
the tnstallments of her debt. as they
come due. And in Germany's frantic
that highly disturbing and damaging
effect is had upon the entire credit
system of the world. This being the
case, 1t would seem that no alterna-
tive is afforded France save that
which will postpone the day Of reck-
ontng somewhat. SO far as actual
gold payments are concerned, in order
to enable her ancient foe to stand
upon its feet again. and recuperate in
degree sufficient to start upon the
In the meantime, it is natural that
France should. as she does. insist up
on continuance of payments in ma
tertal. and a strict allied supervision
over the management Of Germany's
taxation and financial affairs. From
whatever standpoint. viewed, this In
dulgence to Germany appears to be
very certainly calculated to aid ma
terial1y in bringing about a healthier
and more wholesome business revival
course. will react favorably upon the
feverish political tone of the conti-
nent.-Lynchburg News (democratic).
Says a headline. alcohol is a
-Greenville Is. cp Piedmont.
Sometimes it looks to US as If the
Christmas dollar has more speed
than power.-Houston Post.
INSANE. Prisoner Shouts For
Water" says a New York headline.
Draw your own conclusiona-Day-,
ton News.
Three Day Holiday in Arms Con-
have some kind of a holiday
Arkansas Gazette.
One difference between league"
and an Association" of nations is
that the United States will probably
The modern nursery rhyme seems
to have been edited up to Sing a
Term of Six Months for a Bottle
Full of Rye."-columbia Is. CO.
Record.
A Judge has issued an injunction
against man to keep him from
killing his WIFE," More and more
the courts are taking away the
liberties of the people.-Omaha
World Herald.
"Gaby Deslys Wardrobe for Or
phanS Home" 1t 10 hoped this
includes the millinery. Kansas City's1
recollection Of Gaby 10 that without
the millinery the orphans are in for
q hard winter.-Kausas City STAR
Evening star., 1921-12-12

After ten years Of naval holiday the
world may feel no inclination to go
back to the old war grind.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

As circumstances vary, irreconcil.
ability may be political policy or per-
sonal state of mind.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

Admonitions to mail early are dis
played on the post Office wagons in
jovial rhyme. Truth and poetry are
for once combined in discreet proper
ton.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

Peace on earth is now regarded as
rational politics as well as good re-
Igion.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

President Harding has shown his
ability to give advice as well as to
receive it.
Evening star., 1921-12-12
Problems.

'.Are you in favor Of arms limita-
hon?"
IT wasn't thinking Of that" an
swered the soviet politician, "as. much
as I was of an unlimttation Of money"
Evening star., 1921-12-12
Quite Sufficient.

Quite Sufficient.
There are two sides to every ques.
tion," said the ready.made philosopher.
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum.
rAnd sometimes it's a hard piece Of
work to get from one side to the other
when a situation requires. I'm glad
there are no more than two"
! 'The man who hates to fight" said
Jud Tunkins, "can usually be depend
ed on when forced into fight to work
as hard as he knows how to get it
over with"
Evening star., 1921-12-12

One difference between league"
and an association" Of nations is
that the United States will probably
belong to the latter.-Worsester
Telegram. ..:
Evening star., 1921-12-12

! It's lucky dat Santa Claus is q
myth" said Uncle Eben. ''If he
wasn't dar wouldn't be q chance OF
his dodgin. De trafic. policemsn -
Evening star., 1921-12-12

Three Day Holiday in Arms Con-
ference"-headline. Determined to
have some kind of a holiday
Arkansas Gazette.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

"Gaby Deslys Wardrobe for Or
phanS Home" 1t is hoped this
includes the millinery. Kansas City's
recollection Of Gaby IL that without
the millinery the orphans are in for
= hard winter.-Kanaa0 City STAR
Evening star., 1921-12-12

A Judge has issued an injunction
against man to keep him from
"killing his WIFE," More and more
the courts are taking away the
liberties of the people.-Omaha
World Herald.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

The modern nursery rhyme seems
to have been etlited up to "Sing q
Term Of Six Months for Bottle
Full of ,Rye."-Columbia (S. C.)
Record.
Evening star., 1921-12-12
Simple But Secur,

= Simple But Secure.
The Eskimo is light and gay
Because he lives so far away
No statesman's skill needs to be shown
To keep his snowbank all his own.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

Insane Prisoner Shouts For
Water" says a New York headline.
Draw your own conclusiona-Day-
ton News!
Evening star., 1921-12-12

Sometimes it looks to US as If the
Christmas dollar has more speed
than power.-Houston Post.
Evening star., 1921-12-12

Says a headline. alcohol is a
Is. Cp Piedmont.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-11-21

threatening nature had been delivered to
Mr. Reilly when the steamer docked.
Governor Reilly was questioned regard
ing reports of criticism of his admins
tration but he refused to be quoted. Mem
of the party, however, denied reports that
the governor had used harsh language TO
the natives and declared the only criti-
cism of his administration had come
from the secessionist group, a small mi
nority."
Senator Santiago who accompanied the
governor issued a statement defending
the policies and actions Of Governor Rely
in Porto Rico. He declared Antonio Bar
cello, president Of the senate, and his col
leagues had committed the mistake OF
reseting what the governor had said and
done in defense of the sincere Aneri-
canization of the island"
He said the uncompromising deter7nin-
alton Of Governor Reilly to destroy the
system of propaganda for secession and
independence that had been operating in
government offices had resulted in the
criticism of the secessionists and the So
called independents.