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Evening star., 1932-04-03
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men bowed stifdy and theatrically before her
and chanted in unison.
Ready Eve"
go to It'll" was the crisp response.
First round! Red, needless of Greg's lovely
action in seeking an opening, plowed through
the clever guard and landed beautifully timed
punch to the mid-rib that rocked Greg back
ward Greg knew he was in for real fight.
Another lethal jab from Red, punctuated by a
pat on the chin that was far from gentle, con-
vinced him that Red was not the kind that
believed in sparring a round or two for an
opening So he pulled up and connected with
a lghtninglike poke just above Reds heart.
Eve called the round. As the two sat each
side of her on the lounge, breathing heavily,
she remarked:
"If you'd let me know in time I'd have
broken out a sponge, pail of water and
brace of towels-been real help" This pleas
antry lessesned tension Both grinned at her.
Second round. Sixty seconds of sidestepping
pIeasantrieS ended with Red on the receiving
end of a deadening right from Greg that
scored emphatically. Eve, an intense witness,
was agreeably surprised at the punishment
Greg could give and take. The round was
a perfect exhibition of symmetrical muscles in
hitting form. Greg's round on points at the
end
Third roundl Red realized he had been out
pointed. His eyes showed bloodshot in the
bright glare from deck lights above. He be-
came well-oiled machine built for one pur-
pose-that of winning this fight with the man
he had trained the man he knew to be a better
boxer. He held in mind the grim fighting of
the master he had spared with. So Red took
a Deep long breath and sailed in with one idea
craven on his mind-a knockout!
Greg tented, sidestepped sought desperately
for an opening and found many; but his blows
were futile before this fiery onslaught of his
red-haired opponent. Red, elbows close to his
sides, waded into every ciinch with series of
Evening star., 1932-04-03

piston- hammer jolts directed by those massive
shoulders that had fought from boyhood. Greg
weakened visibly. His kidney area was patch
work quilt Of dark red stains. Ewes breath
was coming short and fast A succession Of
left hooks from Red brought Greg gasping to
his knees. But he was up again. On, Greg
was game; no question In the running
vet until Red backed nimbly out Of a
clinch 40 seconds before the round was over
and saw that Greg was late with his head
guard. Now for the knockout-and Eve-per-
haps, was the thought that fitted through his
mind He tented, to open Greg's guard. Then
he flashed a pile-driver right to the point OF
Greg's chin-right from the shoulder, to the
button. Greg went down and stayed down
knocked out by Red McAlister.
Eve hysteria in the spasmodic action OF her
breast, bent over the fallen idol. Red, shame
faced and wobbly, knelt on the other side of
Greg.
Excuse me, Miss Lascelle" he enunciated
with difficulty, something gets into me when
I fight. I have to go for knockout or be
knocked out-seeP But what scrap Greg put
up. Twice he nearly had me- I'll tell the
world that he's some man. Say, I'll shoot below
for some cold water. He's passed out"
With Red below Eve followed that strange
psychology which few men ever fathom, known
as "the woman of it." She shook Greg's limp
shoulders.
"Greg Oh my dear! Listen! Come to, won't
you?" She thought second or two, then
showed highly scented handkerchief close up
to Gregs nostrils. This pungency secured
wiggling response, and tired hickering from
closed eyes.
Greg" Eve bent close and breathed into
listening ears, please forgive me for saying
you weren't fighter" Reds steps mounting
the companionway were audible so her whisper
sank to scarcely anything Listen, dear, I'll
share that golden spoon with you any day you
say"
Copyright 1922
Evening star., 1932-04-03

About Eve forsook the drinking, dancing
merrymakers in the salon, and sought her fa-
vorite nook, alone-the inviting lounge on the
after deck. Greg's parting prophecy was full
filled Another moon bathed the beautiful
sound waters in soft, yellow light. But no
Greg; no Red No one with whom to share
the loveliness Of the night
Eve was alert at once with the faint chug-
chug of a motor, growing more distinct. She
dimly described a familiar hull bearing down
alongside the channel buoys that reached far
out between the lips of the harbor. Could 1t
be? Drawing steadily closer there could be
no mistaking that coughing, wheezy worn
auxiliary motor sputtering in at half speed.
THE Hannah Murphy returning to her old
D berth Soon she noSed in to anchor by
the Versailles. The raucous jangle of the
Hannah Murphy's cable paying out to harbor
bottom through rusty hawse hole was song
to Ewes solitary heart. Red would be aboard.
Late as it undoubtedly was, he would come on
deck. Perhaps, she could see and signal him,
and invite him over.
Early moonlight was dying. Activity anent
mooring on the Hannah Murphys decks became
almost undiscernible to Ewes searching gaze.
She tried to distinguish Reds figure; but could
not. Her spirits sank. Adventurer that he was
he had probably left the old lumber ship.
Soon she vaguely saw a figure streaming
oversize and boarding the punt that rode
astern Eve rushed excitedly to the rail as she
saw the little boat sculling for the Versailles
She stepped to the companionway switch and
flooded the after deck with blaze Of light.
This made the punt and its occupant tiny
blob of darkness bobbing toward her on the
rolling swell. moment after the light hashed
| forth a remembered voice rang out.
"Ahoy, Versailles! Alloy Miss Lascelle! Com
ing over! This is Red"
Warmth flooded Ewes consciousness with
palpitant expectancy. Her intuition told her
that tonight would tell the tale that its events
would serve as a white signboard, distinctly
lettered in black, to show her the right way
at this confusing fork of life
Now Red was at her side. But what Red!
All she could do was to place welcoming fingers
on his shoulder exclaiming amazedly:
Red What have you done to yourself?"
This was no Red waist-nude, wearing gar
ment of picturesque dungarees. This was
Red, still with the fighting outline in raw,
rugged swing Of jaw: but a well-dressed man
Of the world who ranked with her socially.
Surprised, Miss Lascalle? You see, I've never
forgotten the look you left with me that night.
I had to come back"
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NOR nave IOrgOCten lE ReO
"Eve-I must call you that. You know me
as Just deckhand Well, that's what I am
and I'm proud of it, But I'm really Sykes
O'Bannion-as you guessed that night Since
leaving Princeton I've made my way this way
and to get color for some writing I'm doing.
See here! Greg'H be over in few minutes
from the old ship. I'm going back for him.
But, Eve had to come first"
why, Red" Eve whispered
Because I love you very much Because
Greg and are going to fight for your enter
tainment here on the afterdeck in very few
moments. Because want to know if stand
chance-because, oh, Eve Lascale; you know
why"
"Yes, I think I do Red Well faint heart
you know the rest. Hush! Isn't that Greg
whistling over there on the Hannah Murphy?"
"It sure is, Eve I'll get him. Back in a
jiffy. And Eve remember, won't you?"
IT can't forget it, Red"
The two men mounted the gangway together
and rushed to her side, each claiming prisoner
slim hand Eve survived a second shock at
the sight of Greg. Tanned dark brown, he
was, and lean without that shadowy suggestion
of softness and easeful living. He looked as
slim and hard as steel wire brad
Surprised, Eve, what?" from Greg.
"Y'see Red and I've been bumming around to-
gether for a while on the Hannah Murphy.
Tell you the truth, Eve, I felt so rotten about
funking that fight with Red that I got him to
take me on for a while-put me in shape, you
might say He's ace high. And he's probably
told you that he's author. Can't blame him
for giving him the winsome look that night.
We're over here tonight to show you a real
fight. I hope the spoils will go to the victor.
Excuse us, Eve, while We dodge into trunks
and sneakers You'll have to referee because
I don't want the crowd below to get in on
this. Come on, Red"
DEFORE Eve had time to unravel her tangled,
- Jared emotions, the two men were on deck
again, clad in fighting togs. A handsomer more
appealing Greg than ever; Red, still with
vivid charm and deep laughing glow in his
Irish eyes; but with manner acceptable any
where in the world. Eve was harassed; so
much SO that the fight whatever its outcome
presented itself as welcome.
Here's the watch, Eve Greg, grinned at
both of them with the old merry light We're
fighting five rounds for probable or possible
knockout. Give us long round-ive minutes
there's good girl; then yell bloody murder
You won't have pile of trouble with clinches
Reds taught me bit about them" Both
The Alaskan., 1932-06-03
ALASKA INTERESTS AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

In these hectic days of re- trenchment in the House of Con gress the treatment of the War Department appropriation bill last week illustrates how the ruthless slashing is done. The bill as finally passed and sent to the Senate carries a grand total in appropriations of $392,775, ,237 This is a reduction of $52, ,997 ,99g compared with the 1882 appro- priations, and less by SIS, ,588, ,525 then was recommended by the Budget Bureau. To this depre- citation Alaska contributed over $450,000, in the appropriation for the Alaska Road Commission, which was $8OO,OOO in 1882. For 1883 the Budget recommended S650,310, but the appropriations committee, reporting the bill cut the figures to $354.310, which was finally adopted by the House.
 When the item was to be con- sidered Delegate Wickersham moved to amend and increase the appropriation to $650,31U making lengthy talk on behalf of the necessity for the increas- eG sum. When the amendment vEas put it was defeated by a vote of 25 ayes and 43 nays. MT McDuffie, of Alabama, Chairman of the Economy Committee, then sought to entirely eliminate the appropriation for the Alaska Road Commission. He moved as en amendment the elimination Of the entire paragraph provid- ing for the appropriation. After debate the amendment was de- feated by the close vote of 5 ayes and 56 nays.
 Delegate Wickersham had printed in the Congressional Re- cord a lengthy statistical record showing the trade value of Alas ka to the United States and in the debate figures from this statement were frequently quot cd by the several speakers and which undoubtedly was vital force in the defeat of the a. mendment. However, the facts did not convince Chairman Me- Duffie, who, among other things,
The Alaskan., 1932-06-03
Washington News Notes
(By w. A. S.)

Alaska for the use of less than
 61,000 people is perfectly prepos porous to me. No loss will occur to the people of Alaska if we strike this item out, and submit again that it should ba s:ricken from this bill"
 The House Joint Resolution that provides for the suspension of annual assessment work on mining claims held by location in the United States and Alaska, for the fiscal year ending July 1, 1882, passed the House on May II. It was later considered by the Senate Committee on Mines and Mining and on May 16 it was de- cided by unanimous vote to fav- orably report the resolution. The proponents of the measure feel that it will become law before Congress adjourns, in which event assessment work in Alaska for one year will be suspended.
 !: J: j:
 On May 19 two Alaska bills were favorably decided on by the House Committee on Public Lands. One provides for the conveyance by the United States of the old court house lot in Nome to the City of Nome, to be used for street purposes. The bill had the approval of the At torney General. The other bill grants a patent in fee to the Takutat and Southern Railway for about 65 acres Of land at Yakutat upon the payment therefor of $2.5O per acre and the relinquishment of it's grant for terminal grounds on Monti Bay. The bill had the approval of the Departments of Interior and Agriculture The Company agrees to lease to the village of Yaku- tat the land occupied by it's power and light plant for ten years, at a nominal rental of $5 per year.
 On May 18th several Alaskans were among those who attended the funeral in Washington of the mother of Mrs. R. E. Robertson, of Juneau, and Miss Margaret Greene, of this city, with whom her mother lived. Some years ago Miss Greene resided at Juneau and was libraian at the public library.
 Dr. Alex Hrdlicka, curator of physical anthropology, National Museum, left Washington for the west some days ago and on May 18th sailed from Seattle on his fifth trip to Alaska. He will go directly to Kodiak, where he will spend the summer excavating ancient village sites. These pro- historic sites, he believes were once inhabited by peoples who migrated across the ice from Asia and became the first human beings to set foot in North America. From these peoples de- scended the North American In- dian and Eskimo of later years, l. is thought.
 Dr. Hrdlicka will seek to con- firm evidence found last year of a new art-a prehistoric culture which may link the two main branches of migrators to North America. These two branches, both originating in Asia, enter ed the continent by different routes and became separated. One, it is believed, came down the West Coast of Alaska, while the other crossed northern Ca nada and then moved south ward. AS these migrators devel- oped, they diverged, and until recently it has been thought they never came together until
The Alaskan., 1932-06-03
the dark mystery of prehistoric North America.

NOrCh America.
 MT. and Mrs. H. c. Strong, of
 Ketchikan, were entertained the
 other day with friends aboard
 the ship commanded by Capt.
 Colbert, whose wife is sister of
 Mrs. Malone, who formerly re-
 sided at Ketchikan. The ship
 was temporarily stationed at
 Annapolis.
 The House bill that would
 authorize the transfer of the Alaska Road Commission from the War Department to the In terior Department had a hearing before the Territories Committee on May 19. The Alaska Territor- ial Chamber of Commerce had submitted a brief stating a ma : Jority of the member organiza- tions were opposed to the trans fer, and at length setting forth the reasons therefor. The Chanl- bers voting against the transfer were Fairbanks, Nome, Valdez, Sitka, Petersburg, Douglas and Juneau. Anchorage Chamber voted to table the referendum, while Wrangell Chamber voted tc take no action at the present time. Cordova, Seward and Ket- chikan did not reply. Both De- partments concerned favored the bill, which is now on the House A similar bill intro duced in the Senate was also favorably reported and is now Cn the Senate calendar.
 The population of Alaska nov seems to be quite we'll establish ed but an evening paper the other day answered an inquiry as to the length of the coastlire Of Alaska, in the following in formation: "The coastline of the of Alaska is 6,542 miles and that of the adjoining is lands is 8,590 miles"
 The Delegate had nominated Edward F. Stackpole, of Ketchj- kan, as principal for 1892 en- trance to the Annapolis Acad- emy, but his recent death pre- vented the necessary mental James w. McCaul- ey, of Fairbanks, was the first and he successfully passed his examination at San Francisco on April 20. Having qualified mentally he will report st the Naval Academy about the of June for the regular physical examination, and if found qualified he will then i'm nlediately enter the Academy.
 The bill that would give the Interior Department authority to receive competitive bids for coal needed by the Alaska Rail road and to award contracts to roore then one operating com- Cany at the lowest bid had 2 hearing before the House Com mittee on Territories on May 1o The Department favored the bill in the belief that the presen methods would eventually resul! in monopoly, for if one company continually receives all railroad business competing mines must inevitably close or remain un- developed. Moreover, if surviv- ing company's mine works out the railroad and loc2l communi- ties would be left without 6 source of supply of the certain grade of coal now in demand The bill would also prove stimulus to induce companies to develop coal for sources Ot1er than for the railroad, which would contribute to the develop
Evening star., 1932-10-11

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-24

Supt. of Schools, M. c. Donovan today revealed that the teachers of Waterbury are contributing more than $500 weekly to the city's Mn- tuaI Aid fund. Last year the teachers gave $11,662.
 MT Donovan's statement follows:
 Too much cannot be said in praise of the undeminished zest with which the teachers of the public schools of Waterbury have taken up anew their great work in contributing to unemployment. The Teachers Association through its treasurer, Miss Helen Egan. and it's president, Miss Daisy Lord, has just handed in to the superintendent a check for $625 as a semi-monthly quota. This generous check is per- fectly in keeping with the steady stream of dollars poured in for the past two years. During the school year that ended in June of this year, these teachers contributed eleven thousand, six hundred and sixty-two dollars (11.662.00). The Waterbury system of unemploy- ment relief has justly been given nationwide commendation. This system is, in brief, universal ef-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-24

Plot, 51; ss Peter and Paul church, Plain, 31; Fairmount, 26; Town 2S; Sacred Heart church, II, St Johns church, A; parish house, 10; Lincoln house, GA; Mattatuck museum, 5; clothing room, 54; work shop, AZ; cobbler shop, 5; central office, 37; employment of- flee, 10; and supply bose, 26.
 In connection with the 54 work ing at the mutual aid clothing room, is was announced today that the storehouses of the relief com mittee are now overflowing with used garments collected duringrthc two weeks drive for clothing for the needy of the city. The drive closed Saturday and Rev Kenneth Kingston, who headed the special committee in charge of the drive. expressed much satisfaction with the results.
 However, more clothing will be needed for the needy of the ctiy and a telephone operator has been assigned to the drive headquarters, telephone 4-3063. so that and addi- tional garments not yet reported or remaining uncollected as result of the drive may be reported in. Cars and trucks will work all this week to finish up the work of collect ing the clothing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-24
NEW POLITICAL
 CLUB STARTED
Backers of Hackett for Senator Got Together
 Yesterday


 Rocco Pomponio, well known local accountant. presided yester- day afternoon at an organization meeting of the Hackett-for-Sena- tor Club at the home of Nicholas Santa Maria on Walnut street ex- tension. Speakers included AttOr- ney Joseph Hackett, the candidate for the Senate in the 18th district, MT Pomponio and Frank Mele.
 Attorney Hackett advocated the bonding of banks which act as de- positors for funds of municipai- ties and declared that one-party legislation never benefited the peo- pie as whole. He said that the one-party rule in Connecticut has resulted in an unhealthy condition in the state. He praised Governor Wilbur L. Cross's plans for pro- gressive legislation and urged sup
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-24
Contributed $11,662 During School Year
 Closing Last June
Supt Donovan Reveals Sums Subscribed By Faculty in Support of Mutual Aid Campaign to Help Under-empIOyed Throughout City

fort to have all who earn anything contribute to all who are out of work. No group of workers In the city has more steadily, more char itably and more unabatingly kept the spirit of that system than the teachers. Men who travel far and wide to do business say that Wa terbury is and remains the least affected by adverse conditions of all the cities of the country. We have our attention fixed on the reason for this good name for our city by the check herewith. record ed. The teachers are doing more than their share"
 Treasurer Lewis Reed of the Mutual Aid Unemployment Fund submits the following report for october 24, showing a $2,000 in- crease in the balance on hand: Balance on hand Octo-
 Der 19, 1892 ........ SIS, ,143.93 Receipts for the week.: 12,356.32
 30.500.25 Disbursements for the
 week .... ....... $10.s25.s1 Balance on Hand Octo-
 Der 24, 1892 e.. $20.174.34
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-24
TEACHERS DONATE $312 WEEKLY TO FUND
THE MUTUAL AID RELIEF COMMITTEE
William M. Harris Gives
 Out Statement of What Is Being Done
MORE CLOTHING NEEDED

Men and women totaling 209s are now receiving aid from the To- cal mutual aid unemployment fund, it was disclosed in a report issued by Chairman William M. Harris of the relief committee. There are 1908 persons actually working, 100 are being provided for in the par ish house and Chase barracks and 490 are on the special relief list. being unable to perform any spe- cial duties.
 Of the 2098 total, 431 are work ing for the street department while 377 are being used by the park de- partment. The health department is utilizing the services of IS per- sons while for the school depart ment 75 are performing service.
 The remainder of the 1058 actu- ally working are distributed as fol- lows: Jewish cemetery, IS: Lithu- anian cemetery, 8; isolation hospi- tai T; St Mary's hospital, 12; Wa terbury hospital, 19; Boy Scout camp, 37: Girl Scout camp, 2; YMCA, 28; Bunker Hill, 22; Mill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-24
Mistakes Found
 in Ballots Just
 Before Printing

Hartford, Conn. Oct 24. (UP)- Just as the ballots were about to be printed, 1t was discovered the list of certified democratic candi- dates for offices contained two err TOTS.
 Charles G. Morris had been listed as the seventh presidential elector instead of Mrs Elizabeth W. Nor rfs and J. Clifford Meany, candi- date for comptroller, had been list ed in the report to the secretary of state as "Clifford J. Meany."
 Certified corrections were to be delivered to the secretary of state to-day,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-24
Fifteen Bodies of Drowned Persons
 Are Being Sought

Natchez. Miss. Oct 24. (UP)- Authorities dragged the Mississippi river here to-day to recover the bodies of 14 negroes and one white man who were among a group of IS drowned when their bus drove down an embankment into the river.
 The bodies of three negro wom-' en were recovered last night.
 The white driver of the buss Alma Ellzey, 33, of Clayton, La, an-, other white man, James Cooley. 25, and George Sealey, a negro, were rescued.
 The bus was enroute to "group. singing" at Meaville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-24

cans to show where they have been constructive during the past four years. He advised them to keep their banners of four years ago stored away, especially the ones referring to Prosperity" "A chicken. in every pot" and so forth. President Hoover's promise to eliminate poverty was scored by the speaker, who said that he promised practically everything to get into the White House and then failed sorely.
 Prior to the rally the visiting speakers were entertained at the Elton by the local party leaders.