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Evening star., 1924-07-14
COURAGE
II am the master OF my fate,
=, / am the captain OF my soul"
-HENLEY.

Born amid comfort Margaret Olivia
Sloeum felt privation when her fam
lily met with financial reverses and
had to endure thirty years of Cruel
ing hardships before she became Mrs.
Russell Sage.
The Slocum home, in Syracuse.
N Y, was a happy one until the
father lost his money, in the panic of
1887, and Margaret, then nine, had TO
go to work to help the family.
By home study she gained the rudi-
mentS of an education, and at sixteen
she prepared to enter Mount Holyoke
College, hoping to obtain housew orll
to pay her tuition for the four-year
course. Taken i'll on the way, she
uncle at Troy until she recovered
her health.
Induced to enter the Troy Female
Seminary. she made her way by do
ing any kind of work that she could
obtain and by abstinence almost akin
to privation. After she was gradu-
ated she spent twenty years as a
teacher in Syracuse, Troy and Phila-
delphia schools Receiving but small
pay and helping the family at home.
she had little for even the comforts
of life, and hers was a life of self
She was thirteen when her school
| mate and friend married Russell
Sage. a young banker of Waterville,
N. Y. Twenty-six years later Mrs.
Sage died, and two years afterward
the banker proposed to Miss Slocun,
then forty-one. Sage was rated as
rich, but her sudden change to the
mistress of millions did not alter her.
and her life was unostentatious and
happy. Her greatest pleasure was in
lebeStowing benevolences.
| Five years before his death Sage
turned over to her the entire man
agement of his business and his for
| tune, and her handling of his affairs
was highly successful.
Mrs. Sage was seventy-eight at the
time of his death, and she fell heir to
| s7O.00O,000. She founded the Russell
Sage Foundation, gave to friends, in
stitutions and cities of her years Of
privation and helped many causes
| that seldom were thought of by bene-
| factors. She became known as Lady
Bountiful." and despite the multitude
| Of persistent and unreasonable de-
mands for funds. she enjoyed giving
until the time of her death.
| Copyright, 1924, by c. c. Poyeli)
Evening star., 1924-07-14
Olympic Victors.

Yesterdays events at the Olympic
games placed the United States so far
in the lead in the track and field con-
tests that they have won sure vic.
tory for the meet over their nearest
contenders, the pIucky Firms. A Finn
won the marathon, which is the great
s1,lassic climax of the Olympic games
l;aibut American athletes, ran their total
!sinints up to 255,, with Finland second
at 1e6 and the other nations trailing
far behind. In these events the United
States won IL first places, Finland 10,
Britain 8, Australia and Italy 1.
American athletes in the Olympic
games have scored several new world
records. Yesterday they established
new marks in the 400-meter and 1900.
meter relay races and a new Olympic
record in the discus throw.
Yesterdays marathon was won by
eAlben Steenroos, 40 years old, running
his first competitive race of that dis.
lance in Is years. Despite this handi-
cap Of age, he crossed the finish line
six minutes ahead Of his nearest rival.
Towering the 26 miles in 2 hours AZ
minutes and % 3-5 seconds
The Firms have made a remarkable
showing in the Olympic games since
their revival. They are athletic people,
highly developed physically and most
tepnscientious in their devotion to train
ing. Yesterday Paavo .Nurmi COM
pleted a phenomenal record when he
won his fourth triumph of the games
by leading2hfs team to victory in the
3,oo0.meter race.
S.-:There is honor for the Americans to
have beaten the Firms, even though
the United States is a vastly larger
country. They. are clean spertsmen
sahd worthy antagonists. The Amer
ican team will return home with high
: -honors without a blemish on their
record-
Evening star., 1924-07-14

Afghanistan and America are always
mentioned first in list Of countries
not in the league Of nations. Where
alphabetical sequence is observed a
name beginning with the letter A is
likely to cause conspicuousness like
that Of Alabama in the nomination
proceedings. Suspicion that satirical
point is intended in the association
may be obviated by reference to this
country as the United States of Amer
lea.
Evening star., 1924-07-14
= - :.
:. Another Boundary Dispute.

It would seem from published re-
ports that the District Of Columbia
is f1eaded for boundary dispute with
Virginia. The boundary between
Maryland and Virginia was an issue
before and after the American revo-
luton and it was determined that the
charter to Lord. Baltimore included
the Potomac River and extended to
the hlgh.water mark, or high.tide
6,nark, on the Virginia shore. This
Evening star., 1924-07-14

( In these days you can get pictures,
opera, bad news and your neighbors'
yet, thank heaven, the monthly bills
have to wait for the mailman!-Roch-
ester Herald.
The disadvantage in being a very
small taxpayer is that you never
learn to lie with a cleaf conscience.
Post. y go
. AN experienced husband is one who
remembers his wffe'sN birthday, but
forgefs which one it is.-San Fran
cisco Bulletin.
Evening star., 1924-07-14

Some hope may be pardonable that
the wish Of Mr.. Dawes to eliminate the
demagogue will not be completely
gratified. American crowds are not
likely to be impulsively swayed, and
the demagogue is less likely to do
damage than to bring a touch of un.
conscious humor which serves not
only to promote lighter mood, but
also to assist fallacy in working out
its own refutation.
Evening star., 1924-07-14

Mr.. McAdoo promises to take an ac.
tive part in the campaign when he re.
turns in September III he can COM
mand as strong a support for another
in November as he commanded for
himself in June he will be great help
to his party's ticket.
Evening star., 1924-07-14

Fears Of q bolshevist revolution are
now expressed in German political cir
cles. Every type Of governmental ex,
pertinent appears to be threatened
clear through the list from monarchy
to anarchy.
Evening star., 1924-07-14

We may have five big tickets in the
field this year: Republican. La Fol-
lette, Gump and two Democratic
Worcester Telegram
A bellboy was held up in a Now
York hotel the other day. Well. it
Is Just as well for him to know how,
1t feels to be in q ~hotel.--Wichita
Eagle. ss... !
Evening star., 1924-07-14

The brilliant record made by Senator
many people to look with favor on the
suggestion that he be placed in line for
occupying the chair in the Senate.
Evening star., 1924-07-14

1t is admitted that a La Toilette
campaign, like any other. will need
funds. But any aspiring plutocrat will
have care about flourishing his check
book.
Evening star., 1924-07-14

The farm vote may find it difficult
to make its choice II it is guided
purely by considerations of SYM
pathetic eloquence.
Evening star., 1924-07-14

The general attitude toward party
platforms is already approaching the
customary willingness to let bygones
be bygones.
Evening star., 1924-07-14

Assurances are given that there will
be no mud throwing in this campaign,
nor indiscriminate money tossing,
either.
Evening star., 1924-07-14
Variable Impression.

I said that Wall street was all wrong
. Some stocks held went up one day
And then had a. feeling stroDg
That maybe Wall street was OK.
Evening star., 1924-07-14
Good Listener.

Have you decided how you will vote
next Fall?"
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne.
."But I'm not going to spoil converse
ton by acting as If I regarded the mat
ter as closed incident
Evening star., 1924-07-14

Mr.. w. j. Bryan is versatile, and
there are many things in this cam
paign to talk about besides Wall street.
Evening star., 1924-07-14
Complicated Machinery.

Complicated Machinery.
Mechanisms folks contrive
Easing every task
Till we're glad to be alive.
What more could we ask?
In the complicated plan
Still some question turks,
AS we say, Where Is the man
Who can run the works?"
"Dar aim no doubt about it, said
Uncle Eben; "some dreams come true
Day befe' yistidday I dreamt I tried
to pick race hosses an los' all my
money"
Evening star., 1924-07-14

The vice presidency may ,promiae a
quiet lot, but a vice presidential can.
.diaacy does not.
Evening star., 1924-07-14

Jud Tunkins says most arguments
don't make anything clear except that
a couple of people had their minds
made up in advance.
Evening star., 1924-07-14
Mutilating q Metaphor.

DO you regard yourself as a ser.
want Of the people
"Of course" answered Senator Sor-
ghum; "but there are different kinds
of servants. When a regular servant
intimates that he'd like more wages
he geherallY gets them"
Evening star., 1924-07-14

(Let The Star Information Bureau,
Frederic J. Hdskin, director, eIst aud C
SITS. n.D, dnsDer your question. The
only charge for this service Is 3 cents
IN StGD,pS for return postGge.)
Evening star., 1924-07-14

dia Britannica published?-T. McM.
A. This dictionary of arts, sci
ences and general literature" was first
published in parts. at Edinburgh,
, 1924-07-09
Rural Education in
China Is Improving

There has been astonishing improve
ment along the line of public educa-
ton since the dawning of the Republic
of China In 1911, says the Southern
Workman. Needless to say. there Is
only n small fraction of her population
OF 4O0,00O,0O0 having SO far the privi.
iese of being educated but there is a
decisive activity leading to further ex-
pansion and advancement.
In China elementary education Is
given in both the lower and higher
primary schools. A child is in his
school age from six Il fourteen and
compulsory school attendance during
the period is secured by law. But in
the rural districts where child labor
stil prevails and the compulsory at
tendance law is not seriously enforced
not all the farmers children attend
regularly these fundamental schools.
Usually a large village has a lower
primary school for itself. Two or
three small villages combine to main
tain n The higher primary school
is found only In the city or town. A
rural primary school usually makes
use of an old temple as school build
ing.
The teacher. either a graduate from
a lower normal school or from a high
er primary school. lives In the school.
His annual salary Is from 500 to $3.50
including everything except house
rent.
These village schools are under the
direct control of the county superln-
tendent. He Is the chief adminis,ra -
tive authority, but he seldom visits
the schools himself. The supervision
is done by a county Inspector who is
by no means helping the teachers dur
ing his visit, but is engaged in mark
ing down what he sees in the school
for a general report to the superin-
tendent.
, 1924-07-09
FOR SALE-Tame White Oats. Os-
car White.

Dudley Watkins, son of Mrs. E. d.
Watkins, arrived in Cody Thursday
in a government DeHaviland plane
from Brooks field San Antonio, Tex
as, for a short visit here. Mr.. Wat
kins left Saturday morning for Seat
tie and from there he will go down
the Coast to Los Angeles to visit his
brother Wilbur, and join his wife and
son who are visiting in that city. Mr..
Watkins is a government instructor
in the air service at Brooks field, and
is or a twenty day leave.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. P. Rienecker and
family are leaving this week for Bill
lings. From there they will spend a
few weeks in the Parks.
, 1924-07-09
STATS DIARY
(By Ross Farquhar)

Friday-Lots of foxes is kicking
because it is so hard to keen yure
good friends emmy more. Pa saws at
no matter how menny or yure trends
leave you out in the cold crule wirld
YOU can all WAYS dapend on l bunch
OF fellas sticking by you till the last
ditch and them is tie Insurance agts.
& Blisters went a swimming this af-
ternoon why when | gets home | has
to NOW the ward and burn IN ell the
Trash and in other wirds do all the
wirk of a sirvant. | tryed to get the
rest of the gang to help me but it
was like the minister sed / time.
When you are a sowing yure wild
Oats you can get plenty of help but
when it comes Harvest time why you
find that the hands gets scarce as
pigeon toed black snakes.
Sunday-Well l had to miss Sun
day skool today on acct. of when l
was on my way l seer Jake and Pug
Stevens a fiteing and l butted in and
TUX a share. / got considerably mus
scd up but l CESS had a good rite
Sunday skool class | am in. But ma
wassent satisfde with my exclamation
even then and 1 had to get another
l.,
Monday-Pa & me had planned to
go up and have a game of Golf with
now idoos ,bort m,toiru nv eon,
hods .rd oct c. vo oil n;,L-ad an
II w,s co darl ,,o,, c,,dont taI r,hore
,,,re bord yyos ard then ro+ cot dour
70 n simmer of cheese ond ,o+t;co 7
no sar;nr 20 NJ. c;1lou, ,o+
, 1924-07-09

Mrs. G. Eldred resigned from her
duties as secretary of the Cody Club
Monday. Mrs. Eldred's duties as a
stenographer, and other clerical acti-
vities, made it impossible for her to
take care of this work. The club
rendered Mrs. Eldred a vote of thanks
for her efficient efforts during her
brief connection with the organiza-
ton.
The Whitney party of New York,
who have been recuperating from
Cody memorial and Stampede activi-
ties at the T. +. Ranch as guests of
Mr.. F. S. Groves, returned Tuesday
noon to Cody where they attended
the dedication of Gertrude Wander
bilt Whitney Drive, held Tuesday af-
ternoon at four o'clock.
Hrs. T. B. Merrill and daughter
Genevieve of Billings are the guests
of Mrs. S. A. Watkins and family of
this city. Mrs. Merrill is a sister of
Mrs. Watkins. They also took in the
Stampede and unwilling during their
visit in this city.
, 1924-07-09
Speaking Bostonese

A young electrical engineer from
Boston suffered IN injury and was sent
to n hospital for treatment, where his
accent proved a problem to the at
PENDANTS.
Gould l have a baba?" he asked
one morning.
"There is one in each ROOM" the
nurse replied.
Later he made the same request to
another attendant, and received the
same answer.
Can | have a baba?' he appealed
to the head nurse,
"There should be a Bible in each
room" she said.
"Say," he called, desperately. 'you
don't understand me; l want to get
Observation-Disclosures News.
, 1924-07-09

The Cody Club at their regular
Monday noon luncheon drafted a res
%olution thanking the editor of the
Powell Tribune for the fine spirit of
cooperation shown by that paper, and
the people of Powell during Cody
Stampede and memorial week.
Word comes to Mrs. Margaret Hay
den from the Park ranger service
that on July 9Th all previous records
were broken for Park attendance
through the Cody entrance. 244 cars
carrying 70S people entered the Park
against lit ears which was the pre-
vious record. From this it will be
seen that Cody way is gaining impet-
US every year as the logical entrance
to Yellowstone.
, 1924-07-09
FOR CLERK OF COURT

To the Republican Voters of
County.
l hereby announce that l will
candidate at the August primary
the office of Clerk of the NJ
Court, Subject to the will of tbo
publican voters.
Your support will be apprecio,
OR1LLA DOWN.
, 1924-07-09

LOST-Near Cody on road to Pow
ell. a leather bag containing auto
order blanks, contracts, etc. Find
err will please notify Hudson-Essex
dealer at Billings, Box 167.
, 1924-07-09
FOR COUNTY CLERK

l wish to o to the voters of
Park County, that / will be a candi-
date for County Clerk, on the Demo
cratic ticket, at the Primary election.
Your support will be appreciated.
JAMES w. ROUSSEAU.
, 1924-07-09
Giant From the Jura
Mountains Is Strong

One of the tallest men alive today.
possibly the ~tallest, is Armand Bron-
ner. who halls from the Jura noun
tnins, says London Tit-Bits. He Is I
, 1924-07-09
They Annotated Him

Young Writer Ito critic)-Maitre. l
am Lacolomb, the poet; possibly you
are acquainted with my verses.
Critic-Indeed I am. young man. l
was acquainted with them before yor
were born.-Le Rire (Paris).
, 1924-07-09

FOR SALE-5 room house, close in,
partly modern at a sacrifice. Would
Consider car in trade. Easy terms.
Mrs. Emma Pierce. 46-tf
, 1924-07-09

deposit in a bank is given a pass book.
PASS BOOK=A small account book in which is
written down by the bank a complete record of
the deposits and other credits, the withdrawals
or debts and the depositor's balance.
DE~POSITS=Money left with the bank by the de-
positor or some one for him creating a credit.
CREDITS=Items representing deposits or other
amounts which are credited, that is, added to
the customers account; interest earned hu his
, 1924-07-09

State Of Wyoming, County Of Park S.
J. c. r. Parker Cashier of the above-nnnod bank. do soemniy swear
that the above statement is true to the best Of my knowledge and belief. C..
T.. Parker Cashier Subscribed and sworn to before me this sh day of
July 1924 c. G. Melton, Notary Public. Correct Attest: D. NJ. Trimmer,
p. d. Markham, +. i. Niece, Directors.
, 1924-07-09

LOST-Saturday, bunch of keys on
ring. Finder please return to or
notify Brundage Hdwe. Co. Asp
, 1924-07-09

STRAYED-Two geldings. one black
and one bay. Branded 1T on
left shoulder and last seer at Wapi-
ii Ranger Station. Call Tex Ken
needy, Pahaska. Reward, $40 each.
, 1924-07-09

Wanted-Girls to sell tickets on the
Eagles Nash Car. Fifteen per cent
commission. Apply to Mr.. McGinnis
at the Eagles Information Bureau.
, 1924-07-09

LOST-Brown box containing pair of
boots and toilet accessories. Re-
turn to Enterprise. 1tp
, 1924-07-09
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE soc1

Sunday School: 10 A. M.
Church services: II a. m,
Testimonial meeting : wedpes,
8 p. m.
At Carnegie Library.
All are cordially welcome.
, 1924-07-09
ST. CATHo1
CHURCH
Cody. Wyoming

Cody, Wyoming
Services the second Sunday of ,
month.
Mass at 1000 a.. m.
Rev. John Spillane,
, 1924-07-09
BANKS?
LESSON TX
BY J. H. PuELIcHER. Chairman

BY !. II. PUElICHER, Chairman
Public Education Commission, American Bankers Association.
What means has a savings depositor to prove that he hi
deposited his money in a bank? A perso leaving his one as
, 1924-07-09

to time by the bank and is a credit just a money actually
deposited by him.
WITHDRAWALS=Mo Money drawn from the bank by the depositor.
or by m n duly authorized by him to do q, creating a debit.
DEBITS=Items representing amounts withdrawn which n sub
tracted from the depositors balance.
BALANCED Difference between credits and debts.
1t is best to deposit savings in a bank because your money is
safe; it earns money; a systematic record is kept; it stimulates
more savings and your money is always available when required.
, 1924-07-09

Report. of Condition of
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Cody, Wyoming
At close of business June 80, 1924
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-15
Vessels Will Patrol Route

According to the latest tentative plans the flight along the bleak, barren and desolate coast of Green land will be guarded by vessels of the United States navy lying off shore during the passage of the planes.
 The distance between Icnl9pd and Ivigtut, Greenland, is 610 miles, and owing to high mountains. it is neces- saary for the planes to fly down the eastern coast of Greenland, around Cape Farewell and up the west coast to Ivigtut. At Iyigtut the Danish gov ernment has placed another vessel to assist the Americans.
 First Stop at Indian Harbor
 From Ivigtut to Indian Harbor, Labrador, the first stop to be made, is 572 miles, across Davis Straits. The cruiser Richmond and her consorts will be joined by the cruiser Milwau- kee. The flight along the coasts of Labrador, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia to Boston will be guarded by at least nine naval vessels.
 The route from Iceland 10 Iyigtut follows roughly the route taken by Eric the Red on his voyage of dis covery centuries ago when the conti- nent of Greenland was discovered The voyage across Davis Straits from Greenland to the coast of Labrador should be attended by beautiful, clear weather prevalent at this time of year. .esc.ss
 Cross Strait of Belle Isle
 After passing down the coast of Labrador the flight will cross the Strait of Belle Isle and skirt the western shore of Newfoundland. thus avoiding the fogs on the Grand Banks.
 Iceland ana Greenland have been the object of a pathfinding expedi- tion carried out last summer by the same officer who is now acting as advance officer for this portion of the route, Lieut.. larence F. Crum- line This officer was a member of ;he successful Alaskan expedition in 192U and is al alternate piio! for the present flight.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-15

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Aug. 15.- The American round the world fly CTS will depart from Iceland to the coast tomorrow is the weather con- ditions are favorable. Conditions for the long flight today are not fa- vorable. American cruisers and de- stroyers have taken up their posi- .tions iE line across the Danish straits from Iceland to Greenland.
 Lieut.. Nelson said today that he was getting impatient to be on Am erican soil and while he would not jeopardize the safety of himself and companions by hasty action, would take almost any chance to get to Greenland. He believes the flight from Greenland to the States will not be precarious as weather condi- :ilons along the Labrador coast have been favorable for flying for sever al weeks, while the Danish waters have been foggy with low visibility. The machines are tuned up and ready and the first clear day will be taken advantage of.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-15
FREED BY BEAR FOUR
 HOURS; CUB AID ESCAPE

To be chased up small tree by an irate mother bear was a recent experience of John w. Dudley, we'll known Juneau man, who is employed at Berners Bay by the Jualin-Alaska Mines Co.,, says the Empire. He was kept there for about four hours be- fore he made his escape to the camp.
 Dudley, unarmed, went up to near the top of the mountain the other day to do some re-staking. While so engaged he was surprised by a charging black bear of good size which forced him to climb the near est tree. He said he had gotten between the bear and one of it's two cubs which began bowling. 1m- mediately the mother charged him. For four hours the bear kept watch at the foot of the spruce. Finally one of the cubs strayed away and got into some kind of trouble and set up a terrific bawl. Giving up her intended victim with reluctance, the old bear moved off to the res cue. Dudley hoped out of the tree and headed for camp, hitting only the high spots en route. To be on the sate. side he has requisitioned a small arsenal to be sent out to camp.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-15
President in Conference

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The re paration plan proposed by Charles C. Dawes for the settlement of the Flu ropean controversy, is receiving the attshtior of the president today, and the chief executive declared his be lief that the substance of the plan ought to be adopted Coolidge also pledged financial support of Ameri can citizens if the plan were adopted and proper security given for Ger man loans.
 Aabilization of Europe, he said, would result in improving our own economic condition. He added that when the separations plan is in oper- ation T shall deem it an approprl- ate time to approach the great pow CTS with a proposal for another con ference for a further limitation oi armaments and for devising plans for a qualification of international law I trust that never again will the wo men of this nation be called upor to sacrifice their loved ones in tht terrible scourge of war"
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-15
AIR MAIL WILL ACCEPT
 LETTERS FOR ABROAD

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 15.- Letters or articles sent as letters, de- stined for foreign lands, will be ac- cepted for transmission by the air mail service operating between New York and San Francisco, the postof- flee department announced.
 To countries to which the United States domestic letter rate applies, special air mail service rates will be sufficient, but to all other countries the rate will be the airplane postage plus the international letter rate of 5 cents for the first ounce or fraction thereof and cents for each addition al ounce or fraction thereof, less the domestic rate of 2 cents an ounce or fraction thereof.
 Letters destined for countries to which the United States 2-cent rate .ioes not apply will require II cents for the first ounce and 9 cents for each additional ounce from the first zone; 10 and IT cents from the sec ond zone; and 27 and "A cents for the third zone.