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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-26

my former days in Paris, should have
suffered the death penalty. He came TO
Florence, heard by chance of my pre-
dicament-though and my crime were
common talk in the city-and came to
hear my story. He believed it and said
he would do what he could. His uncle
was an influential man in Florence.
Try as he would, my friend was not
able TO save me from punishment, but
he did succeed in saving my life. He
told me that the governor had been In
exorable in having the affair investi-
gated a second time, but that finally,
to be just, he agreed, saying that II
similar case 10 mine could be found in
the legal records of Florence, he would
change my punishment to the same as
had been meted out to my predecessor
in the annals of misconduct. So my
friend and his father searched the law
books night and day, and they found
case like mine, in which the penalty
had been the loss of the criminals right
hand. was therefore to have my right
hand severed, and my life would be
spared.
need not describe to you the ter
f1ble experience of losing my hand-for
I had to lose. 1t. in the public square,
by public operation. which was more
effective than merciful. I was taken to
my friends house until the stump of
my wrist healed. Then, since my pen
atty also included exile from Florence, I
returned to my birthplace, the great city
of ConStantinople.
Imagine my establishment, on my ar
rival in Constantinople, at being recog-
nized and asked to live in my own
house., who owned no house! Some
unknown man had bought house In
my name, and had informed the au-
thorities of my early arrival. Indeed,
the stranger had left a letter for me,
which read as follows:
Two hands are ready to work in
order that you may never feel the loss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-26
The Severed Hand.
BY WILLIAM HATIFF.

william Haun was a famous German
novelist Of a little more than a century ago )
I was born and brought up in Con-
stantinople. Trained as a physician in
France, later took up my residence
IN Italy, where I combined treatment
of the sick with the profitable sale of
oriental merchandise, and was gradu-
ally becoming wealthy when an ex-
trsordinary adventure befell me, the
like OF which have never heard.
A mysterious message was left in my
shop one day, inviting me to be on
the bridge called Ponte Ceechio at
midnight that evening. I thought
was to be conducted secretly to some
patient, which is sometimes done.
AT midnight I was there, and met a
man in beautifully fur-trimmed scar
let cloak. He refused to reveal his
errand, to give his name or to let me
see his face. Alarmed, determined
to know him before going with him,
and Snatched at his cloak. He got
away from me, but left his cloak in
my hands.
The cloak was a handsome garment.
1t was made of thick GenoeSe velvet, OF
a beautiful scarlet color. trimmed with
asIakhan fur and richly embroidered
with gold. How could 1 use 1t to dis
cover the identity of the man who had
run away from me on the Ponte Vec-
chic? Finally, had the happy idea of
offering the cloak for sale at many
times its proper value. therefore dis
played it among my goods and hoped 20
lure the tall owner of it to my shop. /
had no such luck, but, just as I was
about to sell the cloak to some young
fool who wished to pay the exorbitant
price, 1 received message saying that
if would bring the cloak to the Ponte
Vecchio at midnight that evening,
would be paid twice the amount I was
asking.
Then learned the work that was de-
sired of me. / was to minister, not to
the living, but to the dead!
My sister and came from abroad"
said the stranger. My sister died yes
terday. Relatives here wish to bury her
tomorrow, although 1t is an old family
custom that We be inferred with our
ancestors. Still, if my sisters body is
buried here, do wish to take her beau
tiful head back to her father, in our ma
tive land. wish you to sever the head
from the dead body-I naturally do not
wish to do it myself-and as you are a
surgeon, you will know how to cut, and
how to embalm the head"
This grueSome idea did not appeal to
me, but it seemed all in the days work,
nevertheless. / should have wondered,
perhaps, why the work had to be done
SO secretely, and at night. Perhaps to
keep the relatives from interfering?
Anyway, consented, and he led me to
a splendid residence and into a mag
nificently furnished lady's boudoir. On
the bed lay the body.
q took my instruments and approach
ed the bed. could see only the head
of the dead woman-she was indeed
beautiful, even in death. Dark hair in
long bralds-pale features-and the
eyes, no doubt wonderful, were now
closed. With my sharpest knife I cut
the throat at one stroke.
Horror! The dead woman opened
her eyes, closed them again at once, and
then seemed to breathe her last. Warm
blood flowed from the wound. had
the awful conviction that she had been
alive, and that had been duped into
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-26

is composed Of sheets Of very thin tin;
the walls are painted blue-green and
the floor is Of black composition. veined
with lines Of silver. Curtains of bright
blue, lined with cherry red. hang from
the shiny ceiling all round the golden
bed, to which steps lead up. The man
telpiece and doors are made of looking
glass, the former having an elaborate
golden pattern inlaid to match the bed.
Elves is now designing a bath room
in shades Of red, which will have glass
panels inlaid in the eighteenth century
manner with "chinoiserie" patterns.
The morning room is adorned with
frescoes painted by Miss Margot Gil
bert. young woman with a puckish
sense of humor. who is much in de-
mand just now. The frescoes are shan
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Of one Of yours. The house and all its
contents are yours. Each year, in ad-
dition, you will receive a sum of money
suficient to make you well to do among
your neighbors."
There was only one person who could
be my benefactor-tIat was the tall
stranger in the red cloak, whom I had
twice met on the Ponte Vecchio, at
midnight, in Florence-and the second
time had brought about my undoing. I
knew enough to understand that the
stranger was, after all, not entirely
without feelings and obligations to-
ward me.
Ten years have passed since the loss
of my hand Everything has gone well
with me. have always received the
yearly income from the same mysteri-
Gus source. But there is one injury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-26
London Gaining in Health.

London expects 1880 to be one of its
healthiest years ever known. In the
first four months deaths numbered
20,358, a decrease of $4,000 from the
same period of 1929. Deaths from in
fluenza decreased from 2,863 to 2os.
The exceptionally mild Winter is given
credit for the improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-26
High Offer for Club Site.

Members of the Devonshire Club,
founded in London as a Liberal club in
1874, are considering an offer for the
site. The price is said to be in the
region of 81 100000. 1t is believed that
a block Of flats or hotel is planned
for the site
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mid-victorisn pseudo

tastes in a mid-Victorisn pseudo
classical style.
In one panel the Goddess of Plenty
and her two companions wear classical
robes and decorated top-hats at an
angle. while the center panel shows the
arrival Of house party, with house
maid waving welcome from a stately
mansion.
(Copyright. 1890. by North American News
paper Alliance.D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-26

for which no one can make restitution,
and that is the horrible impression
that the memory of the murdered
Blanca has left on my soul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-26

The government of Czechoslovakia
has planted large numbers Of willow
trees to be used in making baskets
in homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-26
NEW BED ROOM DESIGN
SHOWS ORIGINAL IDEAS
Her Husband.

Interior DECORATIONS Planned for
Mrs. Guy ELVES by
Her Husband.
LONDON (N.A.N.A).-GuyE Elves, O
son of the late GervaSe Elves, is a per-
son of immense energy and has many
original ideas He is very much inter-
ested in house decorations, and the
bed room which he has designed for his
wife and which has been carried out
by his own workmen, Is one of the
wonders of London.
The ceiling, which looks like silver,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
PORTLAND PEOPLE ARE
 PLEASED WITH ALASKA


 Paul c. Morton, Pacific Coast Manager of the Alligator Company of St. Louis, and Mrs. Morton and Miss Emma Morton, sister of P. C.. Morton, all of Portland, Oregon, were visitors in Juneau today while the Dorothy Alexander was in port. Miss Morton is with the Forestry Bureau in Portland, and spent the day while in this City with the Forestry Bureau staff here. Albert Vile, Alaska representative of the Alligator Company, served as guide for MT. and Mrs. Morton.
 MT. and Mrs. c.;orton declared that they are having wonderful vacation in Alaska. This is our first trip to this Territory" said Mrs. Morton. but it will not be the last. We shall come again and ar range to stay longer" They are making the round trip on the Dor othy Alexander
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
NOTICE TO MARINERS

San Christoval Channel-Herm- amos Island Gas Buoy GA reported extinguished July 12, will be re- lighted as soon as practicable.
 Sumner Strait-Helm Rock Gas and Whistling Buoy, 2, reported extinguished June 26, was relighted July IL
 Chatham Strait--Hood Bay En- trance Buoy, 2, reported out of position May 31, was found in position July TO- Lynn Canal Vanderbilt Reef Light, reported as burning dimly was restored to normal intensity July g.
 Icy Strait-Pleasant Island Rect Buoy l, reported missing July 12, will be replaced as soon as prac- ticable.
 Seacoast-Cape St. Elias Gas and Whistling Buoy, 2. reported ex- Itinguished July 10, will be relighte1 las soon as practicable
 Kodiak Harbor Cape Chiniak Lisht, reported extinguished May 3l. was relighted July II.
 Kodiak Island Cape AlitaK Light, established July II, is flash ing white, showing a flash of second duration every 12 seconds. Light is BIO candlepower, and Is '63 feet above high water. Ob- scured from 190 degrees to 263 de- grees.
 Alaska Peninsula = Goloi Sand spit Light established July 5 in place of Goloi Sandspit Beacon which was then discontinued. Light is flashing white every seconds, flash 0.3 second duration, 13O candlepower, Is feet, above high water on small white house. Ob- scured from 229 degrees to BPS de- grees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
GOVERNMENT TO ExTRADITE TWO
 HELD IN SOUTH
arks Signs Extradition Warrants for Basse and
 Henry Klapisch

Extradition warrants were signed today by Gov. George A. Parks cor E. M. Basse, former local resident, charged with embezzlement, and Henry Klapisch, Killisnoo herring man, charged with the issuance Cf worthless checks. Both men are under arrest by Federal authorities in Seattle, it was announced by G. w. Folta, Assistant United States District Attorney here.
 Base is charged with embedding $2,079 from the Union Oil Companq while he was representing it as agent here. He was arrested on . warrant issued from the local Unit ed States Commissioner Court.
 Klapisch was indicted by the Federal Grand Jury here several months ago. It is reported that worthless checks aggregating about s1 GOO were passed by him to local Business men.
 Deputy United States Marshal c \. Brown was named as extradition officer by Marshal Albert White He left today on the steamer Dorothy Alexander for Seattle to bring the two men here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE
 INTERIOR
GENERAL LAND OFFICE U. S. Land Office,

GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 U S. Land Office,
 Anchorage, Alaska. June g.. 1880. Notice is hereby given that Ruby Elvira Allen has submitted final proof on her adjoining farm home stead together with her witnesses Eugene F. Bromley and Karl 0. Johnson, all of Haines, Alaska. homestead serial 06750, for lots and 2, section 15, T. 30 S. R. 59 E. c. RIM. and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, An cnorage, Alaska, and if no protest is filed in the local land office Anchorage, Alaska, within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, said final proof will be accepted and final certificate is- sued.
 J. LINDLEY GREEN,
 Register. First publication, July 16, 1930. Last publication, Aug. 13, 1930
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
HEALTH STUDIES TO BE CENTRED
 N NEW PROJECT

WASHINGTON, July 23.-A na- tional institute of health to provide enlarged facilities for investigation Of disease has materialized from the Fist congress.
 Centering in the capital the coun- try's medical and scientific re- sources for combating disease, the institute will declare war on a greater scale than ever before against all physical forces detri- ment to health.
 Here under a director will bs marshalled the nations army of ex- perts from all the medical profes- sions to prevent illness by ascer- taining it's causes.
 New researches to learn more about cancer will be launched.
 There will be fresh investigations into the cause and cure of infan- tile paralysis and heart maladies Influenza and pneumonia will elict minute study. and there will be ar attack against common colds.
 Sponsored by Senator Ransdell of Louisiana, the health institute which will absorb the United States hygenic laboratory, soon will have available an initial appropriation of $750,000 for construction and equipment of additional buildings
 The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to accept gifts made un- ccnditionally for study of human ills. Donations of $500.000. or over will be acknowledged by the estab- lishment within the institute of memorials.
 Facilities of the institute will be available from time to time to health authorities of states, coun- ties, and municipalities for instruc- ton and investigation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
SALMON LEADS
 FISH RECEIPTS
New England Fish and Ju- neau Cold Storage
 Get Catches

Ten thousand pounds of salmon were unloaded here today for the New England Fish Company by the Dixon.
 Five hundred pounds of salmon trout. 200 pounds of king salmon and 200 pounds of halibut were brought to the Juneau Cold Storage Company by the Maydell, Capt. w o. Carlson.
 Eight tierces of mild cured sal mon were sent south today on the steamship Dorothy Alexander by the cold storage company. Seven of these were for the Atlantic and Pacific, and one for Melchoir, Arm strong, Dessau and Company.
 Three boxes of salmon, about g. GOO, were brought here from Sitka this morning by the Dorothy Alex ander for the Marlyn Fish Com pany.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
MOOSE TAKE GAME BY FORFEIT FROM BILLS;
 MEET VETS TONIGHT

Only five Elks baseball players turned up at the City Park Tues day evening and the game was or dered forfeited to- the Moose. This gives the Paps seven victories and one loss with but> four games to play. It clinches their victory for the second half of the schedule and the right to play the American Le- zion in the championship series
 Tonight the Moose and American Legion clubs are billed to play, the game starting promptly at 6;30 pm Pete Schmitz probably will work for the Moose and Manning for the Vets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
SEGRAVE'S DEATH A BLOW
 TO ITALIAN BOAT RACES

VENICE, Italy, July 23.-The fa- tai speedboat accident of Sir Hen " Segrave has cast a shadow over preparations for the Second Inter national Motorboat races here in September.
 Segrave had entered his new beat to defend the cup of Crown Prince Humbert of Piedmont, the first leg of which he won last year with Miss England I. at speed of 92.44 miles per hour. He had intended also to defend the cup of Count Volpi di Misu- rata, which he won last year, de- feating Miss America IT.
 The committee, of which King Victor Emanuel, Mussolini and the Crown Prince Humbert are honor ary members, expects, however, to have an English entry from Miss Carstairs and an American entry from Gar Wood.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
SAILORS HOLiShY" IS
 AT COLISEUM TONIGHT

Heace, ho, mo hearties! Pull up the mud hook and set sail for the Douglas Coliseum. Shiver me tim bers, but there's more excitement there than a brig-full of lions!
 And the cause of it all is Alan Hales new Pathe picture, Sailors Holiday" which opens tonight.
 There never was sailors holi- day that wasn't crammed with fun and action, and this all-talking, all- laughing picture, is no exception. Tn fact, it's just about the funniest comedy that the screen has offered
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
Broadcasting Stations
 Are to Be Investigated

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 23.- The Radio Commission has renewed licenses of 30 broadcasting stations for the regular 90-day period It is announced that before they are again renewed, public hearings will be held in each case The mem bers of the Commission said they were not convinced all stations were operating in the public interest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
ADMIRAL WATSON
 ON WAY TO JUNEAU

SEATTLE, July 23.-Steamer Ad- miral Watson sailed at 10 o'clock this forenoon fot Alaska ports with % passengers and one steerage. Ju- lneau passengers are s, P. Saunders, Mrs. s. P. Saunders and John Mulkey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
CITY FLOODED;
 TWO DAY RAIN

CLOVIS, New Mexico, July 23.-- One foot and a half of water flooded the business district last night after two day rain.
 Automobiles were stalled and per sons marooned in the business sec ton.
 Landslides in the hills covered the highways.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23

Miss Emma H. Morton, clerk in the United States Forest Service district headquarters in Portland visited local friends at Forest Serv- ice headquarters here today. She is passenger on the Dorothy Alex ander, making the round trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
COMING NORTH,
 FISHING TRIP

SEATTLE, July 23.-Bound for a four weeks fishing cruise in AL aska, Max c. Fleischmann, sports nan and Chairman of the Board oi the Fleischmann Yeast Manu- featuring Company. intended 70 lave today for the north on the yacht Haida.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
Explosion on Helper
 Engine; 2 Men Killed

SCRANTON, Penn, July 23.- John Lynch, engineer, and Ray Whitman, fireman, were killed when a helper engine exploded on pas senger train of the Delaware and Lackawanna Western, at Lehigh Summit, late yesterday afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23

since it has learned to talk, accord i1g to critics.
 Sally Eilers, George Cooper, Paul Hurst, Mary Carr, Natalie Joyce and Phil Sleeman have other im- portant roles in Sailors Holiday"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
DOUGLAS NEVIS
ASSESSED VALUATION OF
 DOUGLAS SET AT S26OOOO

The 1930 tax roll of Douglas.
 which has just been completed by
 Clerk Gray and presented at the special meeting of the Council last
 evening, shows total valuation of privately held-real- estate and other
 property for taxation amounting to
 $260,000 This amount should yield. if all taxes are paid before the de- linquent date, the sum of $4,6O0 as
 city revenue.
 school treasurer, Robert Fraser. who was present at the meeting, put in first claim against the city's tax money by presenting his fi- nancial budget for the next term
 which showed that $3,700 would be
 required as the city's portion of the schools operating expense. The need of new fire hose for the city, which has been repeatedly
 stressed at various meetings of the fire department, was then discussed
 and the committee on fire and
 water was ordered to purchase 500 feet of hose at once, which will
 require the major portion of the
 tax money left after taking care of the school budget. g Starting this evening, the Coun- cil will meet for three evenings to
 hear complaints or other matters pertaining to the tax assessments. MISS LINDSAY ENGAGED ,f
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23

Bery Caro returned today on the Dorothy Alexander from a busi- ness trip to Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
MISS LINDSAY ENGAGED

MT. and Mrs. E. F. Cashel have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Margaret Lindsay to MT. Leland Harold Strickland, of Anchorage. The marriage will take place in the westward city, where Miss Lindsay and her mother are at present, sometime in Septem- Der.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
B. P. O. ELKS

IF. I' V. A.Aho Meeting tonight. Important busi- ness. M H. SIDES, adv. Secretary
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23

NOTE-Observatons Alaskan mainland stations. Cordova Fairbanks at a. and p. m 
 The moderately the Interior and lowest Northwestern Pacific British fallen Territory remained in the Valley the latter district have changed but little elsewhere.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
EAGLES PICNIC

Sunday, July 27 Old Aux Village. Tickets, 75 cents. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23

Weather Conditions As Recorded by the U S, ''
 Weather Bureau ' vicinity. bcs-uing D. m today, Probably tonight south
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-23
LOCAL DATA

Low fam. fam. Precip. fam. emp. temp Velocity A hrs. Weather
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-08
These Want AID Columns Are Bargain Counters for Valley People


contract, bond. plans and speciIi-
cations may be seen at the office Of
said City Secretary. Pans. specifi-
cations and the forms referred 10
may be obtained Of said city Secre-
tary on deposit OF a certified check
for $500. made payable without
recourse 10 Hon. r. B. Rentfro.
Mayor; said check. or The amount
thereof, will be returned TO each
bona fide bidder upon return OF the
plans and specifications. in good
condition, on or before the date OF
the contract letting.
Each proposal shall be accom-
panied by a certified check for
81. 500. 90. made payable without re-
course to Hon. r. B. Rentfro. Mayor.
this check Is 10 be conditioned
that if bid is accepted a contract
will be entered into and the per-
Torrance Of same secured within
ten DAYS after notification Of
award. In Ease bid is rejected. or
contract entered into. said check
will be returned. Successful bidder
will be required to furnish a cor
porate security bond IN an accept
able surety company III the fun
amount of the contract.
The right ~ reserved to reject
any or all bids.
September 80. 1880.
III. Van Horn. city sec'y.
1913 70 II nc.-l0t-3856
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-08
Dittmann Theater To
Open Thursday Night

The Dittmann theater will open
Thursday night, fully equipped with
sound apparatus, II was announced
Wednesday by Edgar McDavitt,
manager.
The opening show will be Walter
Huston In THE Bad Man, an
outstanding First National produc-
ton. An excellent program has
been planned for the opening night,
Mr.. McDavitt said today.
Sound equiment has been pur-
chased from the General Talking
Picture Corp. and a DeForrest
Phonofilm sound and talking pro-
iector device has been installed.
Following installation. the theater
has arranged to have the engineers
make a thorough test OF the APP
paratus to assure the best sound
possible.
The initial offering has lots OF
comedy. and Walter Huston as the
bad man is a Robin Hood Of Mex
leo. The show is one Of the latest
First National pictures. and has
been we'll received by critics and
audiences over the nation.
The Dittmann has bought new
First National and Warner Bros.
productions for showing here, Mr..
McDavitt announced.
Due TO opening on Thursday. the
usual Friday family night will not
be held the first week. but starting
next week. each Thursday and Fri
day will be family nights. with spe-
cial rates offered.