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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
SCHOOL IS HOBBY
Of DR.. NEWTON
Principal of Western High Has
/. TWenty-five-Year Record
of Devotion.
TAUGHT CHEMISTRY IN 1895
Has Found Time for PartiCipa-
ton in Civic Affairs
in Capital.
TAUGHT CHEMISTRY IN 1895
my hobby is nay school.

MY hobby IL nay school"
This sentence. carried into prac.
tice in quarter century OF affilia-
ton with the Washington school
system, and sanctioned by the deep
dents and educators, il expressed
by DR.. Elmer Slayton Newton.
principal Of Western High School.
He Is one Of the foremost educators
In Washington.
DR.. Newton, born In 1879 In
Sturbridge, Mass. is a graduate OF
Spencer Nfass.) High School ana
Of Amherst College. Upon gradua-
ton from Amherst in 1895 he re-
ceived a degree Of A. B. In that
year DIR. Newton came to Wash
ington. entered George Washington
University, and took up the study
of medicine, receiving in 1906 his
NJ. d. degree.
TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY.
In 1896 DR.. Newton became
teacher Of chemistry at Western,
serving the school system In that
capacity for seventeen years. At
that time the Georgetown school
had $50 pupils: its present enroll
ment is so great that double shift
is necessary.
He gave service at home during
the world war as chairman Of the
District Columbia draft board No.
Z, and in other capacities as oppor.
tunity permitted.
DR.. Newton, while devotin9 the
major part OF his time and et1er.
gies to his duties as a high school
-
give to civic matters, and IL an
active member Of the Georgetown
Citizens Association. He has been
closely affiliated with many move
ments initiated and carried on by
this organization, especially those
relating to the welfare and better.
ment of the Washington public
school system.
ATHLETICS PROMOTED.
Under DR.. Newton. Western has
been singularly successful In ath.
letics as well as in the mainte-
nance OF an unusually high schol-
arship record. Letters by the score
are received periodically by him
from colleges and other schools of
higher learning testifying to the
splendid brand OK students turned
out. The reputation which the
school has attained Is due In q
large measure to the fine spirit of
cooperation existing between the
school head, the teachers and the
pupils, primarily instilled by DR..
Newton's personality.
For this same reason Western
has always held an enviable posi-.
ton in Washington's high school
athletic field. It's athletes have at
all times felt that embodied In DIR.
Newton's unfailing support of all
the teams has been the spirit and
thought of the entire school, and
for this reason have often over
come difficult physical odds.
Recent appropriations by Con.
gress for the construction OF an
addition to Western is the culmina-
ton Of long fight in which DIR.
Newton has aided materially. With
the erection Of the new building
the schools capacity will be almost
doubled, increasing the principals
work, and, also, IL possible, his in"
terest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Commissioner Tigert
Off to Sneak in Texas

DIR. John ]. Tigert, United States
Commissioner of Education, left
yesterday for Austin, Tex, where
on February 20 he will address the
Texas House of Representatives.
From Austin DIR. Tigert will go
to Cleveland, Ohio, where he will
make q number Of addresses be-
fore school superintendent and NJ.
lied organizations. He also will
hold a conference with the Cleve-
land Bureau of Education. On
March 2 the educational expert
will address the Dayton Home
Budget committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Shakespeare So"iety
VIII Meet Tomorrow

The Shakespeare Society viii
meet at o'clock tomorrow night
at 1715 I street northwest. The
speaker of the evening, DIR. g. w.
Johnston, will take as his subject,
1.-The Actors of Shakespeare s
Time" DR.. johnson is well versed
in the history of the drama and its
interpreters.
The dramatic reading Of the
evening will be Scene 3, Act II,
King Henry VIII. Anne Bullen
will be played by Rosemary Arnold
the Old Lady of the Court, by
Mabel Owens Wilcox. and the
Court Chamberlain, by Harold NJ
Slater.
Four members of the society
have appeared at local theaters
during the past week, one at the
Belasco in Driven" and three at
the Little Theater with the Ram s
Head Club in Truth"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Friendship Nursery Aid
Will Meet Tomorrow

The Friendship Nursery Aid Club,
Of which Mrs. William e. Chamber
lin Is president, will hold it's Feb
ruary meeting at the home of Mrs.
Margaret Howard, 1915 Clifton
street northwest, tomorrow after
noon at 80 o'clock.
Mrs. Melville d. Lindsay will
have charge of the program, which
will be as follows: "a Summer on
Mt. Wilson," lecture by Mrs.
Charles G. Abbott; dance by little
Miss Edith Gram, and readings by
Mrs. Edith Hamilton and Mrs.
Chamberlin.
Mrs. Robert s. Campbell, chair.
man of the ways and means com.
mittee, will report on the recent
card party at the College Women's
Club
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Mitchell to Lecture
On RELIGIOUS Poetry

Langdon Mitchell, poet and play
wright. is to deliver a course of
eight lectures on 1.-THE Religious
Aspects Of Poetry" at the Con-
cordia Church, Twentieth and G
streets northwest, under the aus
pices Of George Washington Uni
versity. The first lecture was de-
livered Thursday night.
The lectures treat Of the poetic
phases Of the Bible, Shakespeare,
lyrical and reflective poetry. The
other dates are February 81, March
s, Is, % and 20, and April 5
Mr.. Mitchell is author Of Becky
Sharp" THE New York Idea" and
other plays and poetry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
CITY CLUB TO GIVE
MUSICAL RECITAL
Nc. and Mrs. Paul BIeyden
and Miss Winston to Pre-
sent Program.

The City Clubs entertainment
committee viii present the second
OF its delightful invitation musical
recitals next Wednesday afternoon.
The artists win be Paul BIeyden,
operate tenor; Miss Elizabeth Win.
ston, pianist, and Mrs. Paul Bley-
den, accompanied. Both Mr.. Bley.
den and Miss Winston stand high
in the musical world.
Added interest will be felt by
many members In the presentation
by Mr.. Bleyden Of q new song
"Contentment," by Edward H.
Droop, active member Of the club.
The recital is set for p. m,
and viii last little over an hour.
There is no charge, and members
and their wives are invited to bring
women guests. The program fol-
lows:
I-"Military March" Schubert
Taussig1, "Jeux d'Eau" Ravellel.
"Etude. Key OF B Fiat" (Schlosserl,
Miss Winston.
2-"Maid with Rosy Lips T'ranz).
a-Riding" (Bridge), 1.-THE Wreck Of
the Julie Plante" (O'Haral. Mr..
sgsThe WIND (AIkan), 'aThe
Eighth Rhapsody" Hisztl, Miss Win
ston.
4-"Dimanche PAube" pu-
courayl, Carnival" Foudrainl,
"Bimbetta" (SibeIlRl, La DANA"
Rossini), Mr.. Bleyden.
5-'The Ride of the ValkyFiess
Wagner. Hutchinson Chinatown"
fOrnstein), Miss Winston.
TIN the Quiet Wood" Reger1s
..Contentment' Droopl, "A Love but
a Day. Prothero),s ION the Road
to Mandalay" lSpeaIksl, Mr.. Blsy-
den,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Men of Bible
Class IndOrse
Antelope Drive

DIFFERS Of aid and resOlu-
" tons indOrsing the cam.
paign Of District Health Off,
Ger Fowler in suppressIng the
Illicit traffic In narcotics were
adopted yesterday by the Cen.
tFal Committee on Mems Or.
ganized Bible CIasg Work Of
the District.
In o letter to Dr. Fowler,
Page NICK. Etchison, execu-
tive secretary; stated:
cit was voted that the Gen.
trial Committee ON Mems Or.
gained Bible Glass Work win
gladly cooperate In every way
with the District Health Off
Ger in tho present campaign
against the drug evil, and IT
heartily cOmmends the efforts
that are being made In this
direction"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Issue Appeal for Howard
Medical Schools Fund

Colored physicians are practically
the only class contributing to the
endowment campaign Of the How
ard University Medical School, Off
Gals report.
An appeal has been made to col
ored people generally in Washing
ton to support the institution.
1t is explained that at present
the medical school at Howard can
accommodate only fifty students
yearly, and that it is one of the
only two colored medical schools in
The United States, the other being
located in Tennessee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
ID. A. r. Thrift Meeting
for Wilson School

A meeting Of the conservation
and thrift committee Of the D. A. r.
was held February 6 at the home
Of the chairman, Mrs. Lyman +.
Kebler, 1892 Park road.
The meeting was preceded by a
luncheon. Mrs. William B. Hardy,
State regent, and Mrs. Harry C.
Oberholser, chairman of the print
honor.
Plans were made for a general
thrift meeting to be held at the
Wilson Normal School, Eleventh
and Harvard STREETS, March 16, at
s o'clock. Members Of the National
Society, Daughters of the Ameri
can Revolution, and their friends
have been extended an invitation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Army Men Watch Games
OF High School Cadets

Attention Of high military Off
Gals 10 being directed to the war
games between teams Of Wash.
ington high school cadets, con-
Quoted In the auditorium of the
Franklin School under the direction
Of Lieut.. Col. Wallace Craigie,
army officer in charge Of cadets.
Colonel Craigie uses a large map
in the games, showing the terrain
of Gettysburg battlefield and the
surrounding country. Tactical prob
lens are given the two cadet teams
for solution.
Army officers often attend the
games as judges or spectators, to
watch the development Of the high
school boys strategic sense.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Capital Man at Harvard
Named Crimson" Editor

Charlton MacVeagh, of Washing
ton. Junior at Harvard College, has
been appointed assistant managing
editor of the Harvard Crimson, the
university publication, founded in
1888.
He underwent a rigorous conpeti.
tive test lasting twelve weeks. Mr..
MacVeagh is also president of the
Harvard Advocate. the oldest I'M
dergraduate publication at the insti-
tuition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
DR.. Duncan of American
University Is HOnOred

DR.. George S. Duncan, Of the de-
partment Of Egyptology and AS
syriology, American University. is
one of forty American and Euro
pean scholars invited to prepare an
original article for the Paul Haupt
Memorial volume.
DIR. Duncan's contribution con.
sists of Twenty Babylonian Bust.
ness Documents from the Period
Of Darius l." translated and an
notated from the original clay tab
lets in the British Museum.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Wilson Normal
May Develop
Girl Reporters

THEY'RE studying to be
i teachers ut Wilson Normal
School, but the probability that
some Of the students may turn
into the path Of Journalism II
fOreshadowed I'm the publica-
ton of the class Of 1928. the
Normal News.
The fOur-page paper contains
editorials, stories, jokes and
school gossip. The editorial
staff is Mary r.. Parkman,
faculty adviser: Jeanette
Speiden, editor; Marjorie Moth
ershead and Ruth Finnie, assO-
ciate editors; Ruth Smith. local
editor; Edna Burrows, assist
ant local editor, and Margaret
Parkman, sports editor.
The business staff, Mrs. s..
8. AIburtis, faculty adviser;
EthIene Walter, business man.
ager; EdytIle RuckIer, circula-
tiOn manager, and Jean Jack.
son, advertising manager.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Shakespeare Draws
Student Audience

Musical comedies, soggy drama
and movie tEriliers are all very well
in their respective places. but
Shakespeare holds the greatest ct.
traction for the Washington stu
dent.
According to the management OF
the Shubert- Garrick Theater the
number OF young people who At
eended the performances Of Wal
ter Hampden, in Shakespearean
repertoire, was unprecedented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
John Temple Graves
February % Orator

Local fourth degree Knights of
Columbus will stage a big patriotic
celebration in the Central High
School auditorium on the night of
February %, George Washington's
birthday.
The orator will be Col. John
Temple Graves, noted Journalist.
Robert Lawrence will lead in the
singing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
document association Plans Prpetuate Name Noted Ju1ist

nR. ELMER CLAYTON
~ NEWTON, principal Of
Western High School, is q
native Of Massachusetts,. He
is o graduate Of Amherst Col.
lege and George Washington
University. He holds member
ship i'm the Georgetown Citi-
zens' Association.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Sigma Nu Phi Chapter
Admits New Members

Earl A. Ruth and George Perkins
have been initiated into the Oliver
We deli Holmes Chapter, Sigma Nu
Phi legal fraternity, according to
announcement from the Washington
College Of Law.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Schools to Close Both
Thursday and Friday

Washington public schools will be
closed on Thursday. Washington
Birthday, and on Friday. School
regulations provide that all build
ngs are to be closed on Fridays fol-
lowing a legal holiday, II the holt
day falls on Thursday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Business High Alumni
Give Vaudeville Show

The Business High School Alumni
Association gave it's second an ual
vaudeville show Thursday, Friday
and yesterday, in the school audi
forum. Alfred McGarraghy was
chairman Of the committee in charge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18

Thousands of pOrents are asking
Nenlselocs. where can I find a trust
sOorthy Lazatioe 0egt anyone IN TIE
iii S' zSG 70 , sx s'uR bs1 pioj 9.:
sample Sofiie. sufficient for an odeQ1ots
address Dr.. w. B. CoId.uelE, SIS
Warrington st.. Monticello. Illinois.
Do Il nO,cI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
CHANCELLOR WILL SPEAK,

Chancellor Clark. of American
University. is to address the Bos.
ton Social Union at its annual ban
quet In Boston tomorrow night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18

might be safe for
herself may do in
jury to an infant.
You will find that
If the little one
cries and doesn't
want to play that
its bowels are con-
stipated. First
look carefully to
the diet. and Give
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18

waters and powders, which may
concentrate the blood and dry up
the skin; or mercurial calomel,
which may salivate and loosen
the teeth.
Use a safe laxative like Syrup
Pepsin, and especially for the
children, for invalids, growing
girls, nursing mothers, elderly
people, and persons recently oper-
ated upon who need bowel action
with the least strain. Mrs. Lillian
Bennington of Woodruff, S. c.,
always gives her children DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, and
Mrs. A. E. Blondin of MuskegQn,
Mich, will not have any other
laxative in her home. Your
druggist will supply you, and it
only costs a cent a dose. Try it
in constipation, collie, biliousness,
latulency, headaches, and to
break up fevers and colds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Syrup Pepsin LOued
By Hosts of Babies

Hali 0 teaspeoafIl viii make q hsiful
ysuagStsE happy and playful
THE mother has her choice of
l. many remedies for her baby's
minor ills, but she should be care
full which remedy she selects lest
she do the child harm. What
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18

the child one-half teaspoonful of
DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
You will then see results in q
few hours. You will not have to
force it on babies or children:
they actually ask for it, it 10 20
pleasant-tasting and FREQ from
gripping.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Il
a compound of Egyptian SIENNA
and pepsin with agreeable aroma
tics. The ingredients are stated
on the package. 1t :. q mild,
gentle vegetable laxative that ev-
eryonefinds effective and pleasant.
Its better for you and yours than
purgatives, coal-tar drugs, or salt
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-28
ATTAWAUGAN

Mrs. Joseph Tatrault was visitor
in Grosvenordale on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Adelard LePage were
visitors in Danielson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Mason were in
Arctic, R. l., Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. Jerry Aubin and Miss Alice
Aubin spent the weekend IN Woon-
socket.
Mrs. Louise Garripy Of Arctic, r.
l., has been visiting relatives here for
few days.
Mrs. b. Westeott and son of Chat.
ham, ". j., have been visiting with
Mrs. Lillian Filler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Heselton of
Taftville spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Heselton.
Harold Kinder has returned "a
Brown University after spending the
summer vacation at mis- home here.
Mr. aud Mrs. John Blackmar and
Mr. and Mrs. George Graf Of Wash
ington. D. C., spent last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Blaekmar.
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-28
Y, NJ. c. A, Note.

The Pioneers held their weekly
meeting last Friday evening IN
the Methodist church vestry with
all but two members present. One
visitor and the assistant leader were
also present The subject under dis
cussion for the evening was. The
Giant Killer who spared his enemy
1t was voted that refreshments be
served at the next meeting and a re-
freshments committee was appointed.
The Comrades met last Monday
evening with thirteen members, the
leader and one visitor present. The
study for the evening was Petty
gambling and the harm in il.
Walter h. Knight was elected mana
ger of the basket ball team for the
coming winter.
Il was voted TO invite J. II. Gorbctt,
the county secretary, To attend the
next meeting of the group. Verne
Rawson. knute Johnson and Walter
Knight were appointed as a refresh
ments committee for this meeting.
Remarks regarding the Field Day
were heard from Ted Johnson. cap
tain Of the winning team and from
Rolf Johnson.
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-28
THOMPSON

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert White and
family have returned Go Providence.
Miss Lewis gave a tea on Thurs
a=s 60: her he: ;s-ss ;; ii0Tavr Gookc
Of New York.
A number Of Thompson people at
tended the auction in West Wood
stock on Wednesday.
Miss Turner Of New York. who
spent a week with Miss Elliott, has
returned TO New York.
Charles v. b. Cushman went to
Harvard on Monday.
Mrs. Banks and Trulock Hathaway
Of bridgeport were weekend guests
al Miss Elliott's.
The funeral services Of Mrs. John
Converse were held in the Congrega-
tional church on Tuesday.
Mrs. +. s. Backus is visiting her
daughter, Mrs Page.
Mrs. c. +. Scarls gave bridge and
NAH jong party Friday afternoon,
Sept. 81, with guests from PSmfret
and Thompson.
Do not forget 20 vote at the Town
meeting next Monday.
Miss Sooy from Wilmington, Del,
has been the buest Of Mrs. Gardner
Miller.
Herbert Cummings, the eldest son
Of former pastor Of the Congrega-
tional church, was seriously injured
in the recent explosion In the labora-
tory Of the Bureau Of Standards at
Washington. D. G..
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodspeed, with their
daughter, have returned to Brooklyn.
N. Y, accompanied by Kingsbury
Livingstone on his way TO Saranac,
where he Is 10 be a teacher in the
Florida-Adirondack school.
The Rotary club Of Putnam had a
dinner at the Vernon Stiles Inn Mon
day evening.
The death Of Mr.. j. Vinson Dart on
Wednesday, while not unexpected,
was a shock to the community. Dur.
ing the years he lived in Thompson.
Mr.. Dart made many friends, who
will miss him greatly. He was a good
friend and neighbor. always ready 70
do his part IN everything for the pub
lie good. For many years he has been
president Of the Village Improvement
Society, in which he was much inter-
ested Sincere sympathy for Mrs.
Dart has been expressed BY everyone.
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-28
POLICE MAKE RAIDS
George Bino 1, Fined $50 For Alleg
ed Liquor Selling

One conviction out of three arrests
for selling moonshine in the village
Of North Grosvenordale was secured
by the state at the trials of Mike
Peter. George Bino and Frank Zambi,
before Justice Percy Tourtellotte,
Monday morning. Bino, the only man
found guilty. was fined $50 and costs
and appealed.
The arrests grew out OF raids made
by the local authorities on evidence
furnished by so called spoilers"
The men were first arraigned last
week Thursday morning and had their
eases continued to Monday, each fur
nishing bonds Of $500.
At the Zambi place the officers
claimed to have secured two quarts
Of liquor but this, II was claimed, was
for the use Of the owner and was not
for sale. Only in the case Of Bino
was Justice Tourtellotte satisfied that
the law had been violated.
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-28
NO. GROSVENORDALE

Miss Victoria Nosper visited with
her mother on Sunday
Miss Mildre1 sward spent the week
end in Norwich with friends
Miss Carrie Swanson is home from
Providence visiting her mother.
Joseph Fournier has returned from
s. Nineent's Hospital. where he
underwent an operation.
St. Jean Baptiste and Garde Martial
carnival viii open on Oct. / There
VIII be dancing each night Of the fair
Mr. and Mrs Joel Hendriekson and
Mr.. and Mrs Eskil Hendrickson were
weekend visitors at the home Of c.
+. Seastrand.
Ernest Gustafson and family Of
Brattleboro. Vt. former residents Of
the village spent the weekend with
Mr.. Gastafson's mother here.
Anna Swenning Of New Britain.
Conn.,, who formerly lived here is
spending a short vacation at the home
Of her brother, John X. Swenning.
Frank o. Johnson and family and
Mrs. Ida Stake and son Alex. all Of
Auburn. X. l.. spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 7. John
son.
The auto owned and operated by
Reuben Peterson met with an acct
dent in Springfield. on day last week
No one was injured and damaged
bumper was the only result Of the
smash which occurred when Mr.
Peterson crashed into another ear.
A serious accident happened last
Tuesday when the son Of Adelard
Benoit of Rcardon's square was
struck by the motorcycle driven by
MIR. Robinson of Webster. The child
although badly shaken up was not
seriously injured but viii have 70 be
confined to his bed for a few days.
The American Legion Auxiliary
met on Tuesday at the Legion's head
quarters. The public may look for
ward to a good entertainment pro-
gram for coming social events.
The marriage of Pauline Sagulski
10 Lionel Laiiamme. took place on
Monday at st. Joseph's church Rev.
h. NJ Donnelly ofliciated. They were
attended by a cousin of the bride
groom from Webster. A wedding re-
ception was held and breakfast serv-
ed ut the home Of the bride Many
guests were present They will make
their home at Mrs. Sagulsk's in Three
Rows.
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-28
COULD HARDLY
DO HER WORK
Lydia E.Pinkham's Vegetable Con-
pound Made Her Eat, Sleep
and Feel Better Every Way

Chicago. III. ~ was weak and run
down and IN such a ervous condition
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-28

women and gave Il a trial. began 20 eat
better and could sleep, and consider Il q
wonderful medicine. | recommend IL to
INV friends and will never be without II. /"
Mrs. NJ. OHLEs, 800 5. MarshfieId
Ave, Chicago, Illinois.
II Is such letters as these that testify
10 the value OF Lydia T.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. This woman
epeaks from the fullness Of her heart.
She describes as correctly a. she can
her condition, first the symptoms that
bothered her the most, and later the
disappe arance Of those symptoms. IT
is a sincere expression OF gratitude.
For nearly fifty years Lydia r. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has been
SO praised by women
Putnam patriot., 1923-09-28

The people Twin along the Yukon
river In Yukon and Alaska bet when
the great Ice break will occur. They
organize pools at Fairbanks aud Daw-
son where large sums Of money are
won and lost at the betting. A pole
four inches thick and twenty feet high
is frozen in the ice IN the middle X
the river. A wire cable eonneets this
pole with an electric clock on the
shore, set 70 Standard Time. The
second the ice moves the pole the
clock stops, and that moment marks
the record Of the beginning Of the ice
break and decides all bets. The usual
date II about May 10.