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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16
AMBULANCE
HOUNDS
BY John p. Medbury.
1 RoToRING is becoming such

OIOh1N1 u DecOLnlHS SUCH
pleasure nowadays that
~ men who can't afford an
automobile are riding around in
ambulances.
They usually manage to get
hurt on a beautiful afternoon.
one guy always calls up the,
emergency hospital in advance.
He likes to be sure Of his ride
BY making q reservation.
whenever the ambulance picks
him up in the business district,
he gives the chauffeur fifty cents
10 drive him through the park. s
He never let's the, doctor give
him an anaesthetic. He wants to
stay awake and enjoy the trip.
One patient was SO nervy that
he wanted to drive the ambulance.
He said he wanted to see how
n would feel to take himself to
the hospital.
The emergency hospital won't
eend the ambulance for you I'M
less you're pretty severely hurt.
vet they never argue over q
broken leg or q fractured arm.
But on Sundays or holidays you
have to have three or four broken
bones bsfcre they'll even think OF
calling for you.
Not only that, but you have to
wait your turn.
When they do come after you
they always rush to the hospital
the quickest way. They don't let
you visit the automobile club first
% that you can pick out the.
route you'd rather travel.
You're supposed to be hurt;
they don't know that you're suf-
1ering with touring information.
The driver doesn't need any
road maps to find the hospital.
II the chauffeur IL strange IN
the. city he can losa his way with
cut the aid Of an automobile log
book,
A lot Of men overdo a good
thing like this. They try to take
the whole family out riding in
the ambulance.
Each enc should call up a DIFF.
ferent hospital.
Then they could all meet at
home again after the ride.
So many people are getting
hurt on purpose lately that it
won't be long before ambulances
Win come under the heading of
pleasure vehicles.
Copyright, 1924. by King Features
Syndicate, 1nc.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16
THE WORLD WE
LIVE IN
nv Dave Sentner..


a NYWAY, there isn't room
for saloons since these
- radio stores started TO open
up.
From the amount Of mud being
thrown In Congress why not
move the Capital to Hot Springs?
Raising crops is more import
ant than raising hats.
One Side OF the Argument.
Samson had hts hair bobbed
and no good came Of it.
: Bureau Of Commerce statistics
show that the per capita Of
wealth IL $2,19S. A large portion
OF Us fellows must have been out
of town when they took the last
census.
The smallest thing in the world
is a microbe on q restaurant
steak.
watched a suburbanite rolling
his lawnmower up and down. He
stopped and removed his hat TO
wipe OFT the Precipitation. He
was as bald as an egg. II have
to cut It every week, II grows
80 fast" he said.
The women probably figure
there's no need OF bOthering a
lawyer to get divorce for her
when she can use him to defend
her after she shoots her husband.
Landlords were made before
calendars.
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Hard to Tel.

Philadelphia scientists found
instruments resembling a can
opener among the relics Of 225O
B. C. They were unable to decide
whether 1t was a cooking, utensil
used by brides, or a toOth-puller
belonging to dentists Of that
period.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

The tramp's-To find a health
inspectors badge, so that he
could visit every kitchen in town
and inspect the food.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

The maid's-To be given charge
Of the house for just one day, and
be able to give orders to the
fresh butler.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

So many people are getting
hurt on purpose lately that it
won't be long before ambulances
viii come under the heading of
pleasure vehicles.
GCoDyright 1924. by King Features
Syndicate. 1nc)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

The salesman's-To be given
exclusive rights for selling toy
banks in Scotland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

Raising crops IL more import
ant than raising hats.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

Then they could all meet at
home again after the ride.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

One Side Of the Argument.
Samson had hts hair bcbbed
and no good came Of 1t.
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AMBITIONS

The bank director's-To make
his family understand that he is
not at liberty to appropriate any
or all Of the banks funds, but
merely gets a salary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

Each one should cali up a diff
fsrent hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

From the amount Of mud being
thrown In Congress why not
move the Capital to Hot Springs?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

The smallest. thing In the world
Is a microbe on q restaurant
steak.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

A lot Of men overdo a good
thing like this. They try to take
the whole family out riding in
the ambulance. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

You're supposed to be hurt;
they don't know that you're suf-
1ering with touring information.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

The driver doesn't need any
road maps to find the hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

II the chauffeur IL strange in
the. city he can losa his way with
cut the aid Of an automobile log
book,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

q NYWAY, there isn't room
for saloons since these
L. radio stores started to open
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

When they do come after you
they always rush to the hospital
the quickest way. They don't let
you visit the automobile club first
% that you can pick out the
route you'd rather travel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

Am 1888 ,modsl otraalfvver.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

Not only that, but you have to
wait your turn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

But on Sundays or holidays you
have to have three or four broken
bones before they'll even think Of
calling for you.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-16

The emergency hospital won't
eend the ambulance for you I'M
less you're pretty severely hurt,
vet they never argue over q
broken leg or q fractured arm.
, 1924-07-09
DEATH Result
OF POISONED Olives

On the heels of the Ache tragedy
which saddened this entire community
comes the sad news of the death of
Tom Gillespie of New York City at
Aldrich Lodge this morning.
The unfortunate young man was
one of the guests at the tea given by
Mrs. Ache when the fatal olives were
eaten resulting in three deaths.
Gillespie was a junior at Yale, and
has many college chums and acquaint-
ences in Cody who are deeply shocked
to hear of his untimely demise.
Late this morning other members
Of the Aldrich colony have developed
symptoms and are being rushed to
Powell, and Billings. Among these
is Eugene Jones, daughter of Dave
Jones Of Cody, who has been em-
ployed as tutor for young Paul Ache
the past few weeks. Her condition
at present is not serious, and it is
hoped that nothing of a more serious
nature will develop during the trip.
, 1924-07-09
Cody Club Favors
An Investigation of
Electricity Franchise

The Cody Club at their Monday
luncheon passed a resolution in favor
of carefully investigating the electric
light situation before granting "A new
franchise to Mr.. Geo. T. Beck, of the
Shoshone Electric Light and Power
Co.
As the old franchise does not ex-
pire for a year it is felt that there
will be ample time TO cover this stu
alton carefully with the view Of Sc
curing the best of rates and service
for the people of Cody who will use
electricity.
The Lions Club also passed similar
resolutions. It is felt that a solution
of this problem should be reached in
n manner fair to all parties CON
cerned. 1t is possible that an expert
along these lines will be called upon
to go into the facts and figures Of the
case, and thereby arrive nj the most
favorable basis Of information that
would be to the best interests of the
town. The directors of the Cody
Club assures the public that the Club
will do all in its power to assist the
City in the investigation should il be
a matter Of financial inconvenience ut
the time.
Mayor Trueblood has called upon
the State Utilities Board for another
hearing in regard to reduction Of
rites, and should this hearing be Sc
cured it will be possible that rates
may be reduced more in accordance
with Powell and other towns who
have the approval Of the state board
and are using water power.
, 1924-07-09
STATUE MARRIED
BY INITIAL FIENDS

Cody is justly proud of the statue
of Col. VIM. F. Cody, which was dedi-
Gated July fourth, for aside of the
great man in whose memory is was
wrought by Mrs. Gertrude Wander
bilt Whitney, it is considered by art
critics to be one of the four greatest
statues in the world.
1t is hard to conceive the workings
of a mind so low and depraved, or to
analyze the ego of a person who
would deface such a masterpiece
sacred to the people of America, by
carving their initials on its bronze
surface. Nevertheless this has been
done.
Unfortunately no clue has thus far
been discovered tracing the guilty
party. 1t is hoped that whoever de-
based themselves by this expression
of depravity may after reading this
article sufficiently punish themselves
by realizing their condition of mind
that would lead them to such lengths.
Steps are being taken to offer a
large reward for information leading
to the arrest and conviction of any
party OF parties further guilty of any
disrespect toward the statue of the
noble spirit to whom this country is
so deeply indebted.
, 1924-07-09
MRS. NED FROST IS
HURT IN CAR ACCIDENT

Thursday evening, July 3rd, Mr..
and Mrs. Ned Frost met with n very
serious accident while coming back
from their depot shop. They turned
out for n a on the steep hill coming
up from the river, and the edge Of
the road caved out throwing the car
over the hill. The a turned over
and over falling on Mrs. Frost break
ing her left wrist and left limb about
six inches above the ankle and caus-
ing other painful injuries. This piece
OF rond Is in very bad condition, and
should be repaired at once before
other unfortunate motorists are need
lcssly injured. Mrs. Frost "a at her
home and getting along as we'll rs
could be expected. Her many friends
wish her n speedy recovery.
, 1924-07-09
ARCHITECT ROSS
RETURNS TO EAST
(By Margaret Hayden)

Albert r. Ross, architect of the
Buffalo Bill Memorial, left Cody on
Saturday night for his summer quar-
tiers in the woods on the Maine Coast.
Urgent work in connection with plans
for a municipal building in Brooklyn,
N. Y, prevented Mr.. Ross accepting
the hoapitality of Mr.. Groves at the
T. E. Ranch with the Whitney party
over the week end.
While MI. Ross is of sea-going an
cestry, and his usual recreation is
with the sea captains on the Atlantic,
his forty-five days connection with
the erection OF the Cody plinth has
awakened his love for the ~colorful
hills of Wyoming.
Mr.. Ross lays just claim to being
listed as a pioneer, having spent ten
years in Davenport, Iowa, in the days
of the ~desperadoes, when that from
tier was further west than Wyoming
is today. His later professional life,
however, has been spent in New York,
where he was associated with the
noted architect, Stanford White, of
whom he spoke in such appreciative
terms ms only one artist can speak
of another after years of active art
istie relationship.
In all the dedication exercises, Mr..
Ross insisted upon only the role of
"stage carpenter" with Mrs. Whit
ney as the outstanding spiritual fig
ure, never failing to voice his appre-
citation of the aesthetic perception of
Messrs. Kimball and Everly, of Cody
and Casper, in the execution of his
ideas, without which such happy re-
suits could not have been realized.
"My work must speak for me-" said
Mr.. Ross, "and il you like it, all /
want is a grizzly bear In fact, ar
Engagements for a hunting trip have
been made with Chas. Lowe, even to
the minutest detail of administering
the ~chloroform, with Mr.. Ross as the
chief shot. y
Mr.. Ross first great work was
Carnegie Library at Washington,
c., which came to him through an
ymous competition. "The End of
Trail" Mt the Golden Gate Mt
Francisco is n pending project.
Asked about the cost OF the cd
struction work to date, the architd
explained hat this accounting "
part Of his visit TO Cody, and IN
certified vouchers would enable hi
60 accurately arrive Mt the total q
pcnditurcs.
, 1924-07-09
DRIVE NAMED after
SCULPTOR DEDICATED
(By Margaret Hayden)

When the Whitney party returned
from their visit to the old Buffalo Bill
ranch as guests of Mr.. S. F. Groves,
they were invited by the town of Cody
to another ceremony-the dedication
of the road approach to the memorial
in honor of the sculptor, the Mayor
of Cody officially declaring this road
to be called the Gertrude Vanderbilt
Whitney Drive.
Mayor Trueblood, voicing the warm
personal loyalty Cody folk and friends
must forever feel toward Mrs. Whit
ney, outlined some of the elements of
greatness in the mind of Colonel Co
dy which this statue immortalizes,
that made him welcome from prairies
to palaces, among them his love for
little children which was always re-
c%iprocated.
The Mayor introduced DR.. George
Frederick Kunz, Vice-President of
Tiffany G. Company, also president of
the American Scenic and Historic
Preservation Society, who in looking
out over the bouldered mesa encircled
by mountains reflect all the prismatic
tints, declared there could be no more
suitable frame for this statue, which
he referred to as a symbol of good
will toward this community and an
artistic link between the East and
West. DR.. Kunz further stated that
the life of Colonel Cody would be
idealized in the future and be a means
of creating a truer spirit of Ameri-
canism through the medium of the
pioneer spirit, to the end that we may
have a more united United States.
Mr.. Robert d. Dripps, representing
Mrs. Whitney, referred to the dedi-
cation as a gracious and splendid sur
prise to them as it would be to the
sculptor, and said that this expressed
appreciation would mean a closer
warm personal interest on her part
in everything that pertains to Cody.
, 1924-07-09
Margaret Hayden
Praised for Publicity

The following letter was re-
ceived by Mrs. Margaret Hayden,
Cody's popular journalist who is do
ing so much toward making known
Cody and its surrounding wonder
lands:
Billings, Montana, July 7, 1924
Mrs. Margaret Hayden,
Publicity Manager Cody Club,
My Dear Margaret:
Just a line by way Of appreciation
of the splendid service you have rem
dered both Cody and the Midland
Empire by your constant and faith
full effort in connection with the pub
Lefty for the dual celebration of July
4. The writer appreciates just what
such effort costs in n~erve-racking la
Dor and also understands the pleasing
reaction when such successful results
are obtained as was the case in Cody.
Our hope is that you continue in this
work and broaden your field of eff
fort to include the whole mountain
district from Mcotcctsc on the south
TO Livingston, Montana on the north.
Please remember that as our plan
for the "Wonder Land Of America"
conference develops, you are expected
to come TO Billings with your dolcgu-
ton md present some of your worth
while idons.
with very kindost regards and a
trunp belief In your continued sue
cess, / beg 10 remain,
Cordially yours,
jim SHOEMAKER,
Secretary Manager, Billings Com
morcial Club.
, 1924-07-09
MRS. PAUL S, ACHE
And PAUL JR. Die AS
RESULT OF POISONING
WIFE AND SON OF PITTS
BURG MAN PASS AWAY AT
ALDRICH LODGE

Cody and the surrounding country
are shocked by the sad news of the
death of Mrs. Paul Ache, and Paul
Jr., wife and son of Paul Ache, Pitts
burg oil man, who passed away Tues
day night at their summer home at
Aldrich Lodge as a result of poison
ing in ripe olives.
Mrs. Ache gave a tea at her home
Tuesday afternoon at which the olives
were served. No serious effects were
noticed until Tuesday morning when
she and young Paul complained of
severe pain in head and throat. DIR.
~Trueblood, of Cody, DIR. Lewellen of
Powell, and skilled nurses from Pow
ell, Cody and Valley were called, and
all rushed to their aid, but the com
bined efforts were unable to stay the
grim reaper who claimed Mrs. Ache
about eight thirty, and her son a few
hours later.
The Ache family, who have been
coming to Cody for the summer the
past five years, have a host of friends
in this section who are grief stricken
as result of the tragedy, and extend
to the Borrowing husband and father
their heartfelt sympathy in his hour
Of bereavement.
The remains will be transferred to
P~ittsburg for intcrrment.
, 1924-07-09
and One-Half
Tons of Ice Cream
For Cody Stampede

John Watson, delivering for the
Central Distributors who handle the
Lyons dairy products, left this morn
ing for Cody with n lond Of two and
one-hnlf tons Of Powell ice cream 10
be sold in Cody during the Stampede.
John tells Us that he will be- back
for another load this afternoon, which
viii consist mostly Of soda pop from
the Powell bottling work..
And this consignment Of Ice roam
win not supply the need Of the Buff
falo Bill town during this big three
day ovcnt.-Powcll Tribune.
, 1924-07-09
CODY STAMPEDE COMMITTEE CUTS ANOTHER
NOTCH IN The STOCK or THEIR RIFLE
Annual Celebration is Put Over in Good Shape
Buckers and Riders Entertain Large
Crowd of Spectators
(By Caroline Lockhart)

The Cody Stampede of 1924 is now
a thing of the past and the little
town is returning to normal after
three of the most strenuous days in
its history. The unwilling of the
statue of Buffalo Bill" by Gertrude
Whitney gave the 9Th annual cele-
bration unusual distinction and
brought visitors from long distances
to swell the throng that yearly makes
the streets a mass of life and color
and taxes the housing capacity to the
limit.
The street parade was the longest
ever witnessed here, nealy two blocks
of horses and riders, and as every n
put forth his best efforts as to cos
tune and mounts the result was a
brilliant and unforgettable picture.
There were more bucking horses
than ever before, some 60 head of
them, more cowboys eager to match
their wits and skill against the out
laws, and more entries in the run
ming races than at any time since the
Stampede became a permanent insti-
tuition.
The longhorns from Texas were
sleek as seals after a winter on native
grass on the Crow reservation, and
proved too strong and fast for most
Of the ropers and bulldoggers.
There were good relay strings rid
den by both men and women, and the
grandstand rose to its feet often in
the excitement Of many close finish
es.
The attendance was not as large as
had been anticipated but exceeded
that of other years by several hun
dred and is estimated to have been
between six and seven thousand dur
ing the three days.
Riders new to Cody came to the
front in the bucking contest, all max
ing fine rides on horses furnished by
Charles Phelps of the Crow reserva-
ton, Jimmy Turf, of Cody, and Sam
Mcdowell of Billings.
There were so many good rides
made by the numerous contestants
that the judges found it unusually
difficult to make their decisions, but
finally awarded first money to Erwin
Collins of Miles City, who rode the
Mcdowell horse Butterfly" in the
finals. Louis Parr, also of Miles City,
was given second on Jimmy Tufts
horse, Moonlight joe" while John
Shipp of Cody received third money
on "Red Cloud"
Mat Hollander, of Cody, and o.
o. Owens, of Pitchfork, divided first
and second money in the bareback
bucking, the former making his ride
in the finals or the horse "Speed
Balr' and the latter on the Phelps
horse "Billious Bill"
Frankly Lasater, who was last years
champion, was given third on Jump
ing Jesus"
Other winners in the saddle buck
ing who received day money on July
Bird were Attic Orser, Of Pryor, on
Spider" and Erwin Collins on "Griz-
zley Sal" In the bareback bucking
, 1924-07-09

The roping of Frank Phelps who
acted as pickup man for the riders,
came in for much praise from the
grandstands as did the pickup work
of Clarence Snyder, of Ishawooa, and
that old reliable, Jim Rogers, of Grey
bull.
The exhibition rides of the girl
from Salt Creek, Brida Miller, were
well liked by the spectators, while
that intrepid youngster, Wayne
Schwoob, was cheered to the echo
when ne came out the first day on his
salty yearling and sat him with the
best of them.
All the contestants in the bulldog
cling found the Stampede longhorns
both fast and heavy. Bert Wilkin-
son, Of Cody, made a good fall the
first cay and went to the mat with
his steer thereby taking first money
in the finals. "Skeeter Bill' Robbins,
of Riverton, received second money
and Hard Luck Ike, of Mowbridge,
S. D., was presented with third.
The most vociferous and prolonged
rag-chewing in Stampede history
went on over the team roping. Start
ing around 1880 in the evening, it
lasted until well into the next after
noon. 1t was finally amicably set
tied with Nose Ranger and William
Curtis taking first money, Jim Rog-
ers and Art Mayberry second, Jake
Strike and Floyd Noble third.
Frank Phelps and "Sarpy Sam
Mcdowell gave a steer roping exhi-
bition which would have put them
among the winners if they had been
entered in the event and proved to
the spectators that throwing a loop
is not yet a lost art in Wyoming.
The men and women's relay aces
furnished thrills a-plenty each day of
the Stampede as every race was hot
ly contested. In the latter event
Danetta Gilbert, of Wanetta, Mon
tana, took first money on the Bird
with May Seger of Musselshell,
Montana, second. Grover Gilbert was
first in the mems relay with William
Curtis second.
July 4th the Woman's Relay race
went to May Seger with Danetta Gil
bert second. Grover Gilbert took
first in the Mems Relay on the same
day, William Curtis second.
Danetta Gilbert was again winner
in the Woman's Relay on the 9Th
with May Seger second. Grover Gil
bert first in the Mems Relay and Will
liam Curtis second.
Winners in other events were as
follows:
July Bird. Cowgirl Race: LIST, Myr-
tie Hardy; 2nd, Danetta Gilbert; 3rd,
O. r. Allen. Half Mile Free-for-all
Danetta Gilbert, Grover Gilbert, c.
II. Scudder. Boys Pony Race: Wayne
Schwoob, John Jernberg, Loren Stall,
Cowboy Race: John Dubray, Grover
Gilbert, Wayne Clark. Roman Race
LIST, Harvey Winsor; End, J. NJ. Nc
Dowell; Bird, Hard Luck Ike. Quarter
Mile Free-for-all; William Curtis
End, A. +. Klindt.
July 4th. Cowgirl Race: Danetta
Gilbert; End Myrtle Hardy; 3rd, Ruth
Wilcox. Half Mile Free-for-all
Grover Gilbert; End, Wayne Clark
Bird, w. NJ. Curtis. Boys Pony Race.
lst, John Dubray; End, Elgin Gilett
3rd, Grover Gilbert. Bareback Free
for-all: Grover Gilbert; 2nd, Hardy
Balm; 3rd, C. II. Scudder,
July 9Th. Cowgirl Race; Danetta
Gilbert; End, Myrtle Hardy; 3rd, NJ.
Greer. Half Mile Free-for-all: Dan
eta Gilbert; End, c. II. Scudder; Bird,
Grover Gilbert. Boys Pony Race
LIST, Elgin Gilett; 2nd, Loren Stall
3rd, Margot Belden. Cowboy Race
Byron Stall; Jim Hoover; Walt