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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

FORDS-Model T coaches, coupes, tourinss.
ssoSne SIS viii ana choice
unheard-of prices: these cars are in run
ming condition and will give thousands Of
worth the. price we ask. Hill & Tibbit5s
used-car department. 3rd floor, SOL 18th st..
nd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

FORD MODEL SPORT ROADSTER-AIl
| tires practically new; looks and runs fne
| This is your first and last chance to get
bargain in this type of car: S345. Stanley
| H. Horner, Inc, lois and I'LL 18th st. NV.
Open evenings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

FORD MODEL. A TOWN SEDAN. l9s0-Fully
equipped; just like new car. An ideal car
for the family. Cost $3.50; price, $780,
Stanley H. Homer. Inc, lois and I'LL 18th
st. NV. Open SUNDAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

CHEVROLET COUPE, 1928 = Here IS real
cheap transportation for some one; looks
and runs good: Let US demonstrate this
car to you. $3.50. Stanley H. Horner, Inc,
lOi5 and S11ll l4th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

FORD SPORT COUPE, 1880, by owner; per-
feet condition. Call Adams 1875 Sunday:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

FORD ROADSTER, 1928. with rumble seat:
good %%ar condition low mileass barsan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

FORD SPORT ROADSTER, 1929-Looks and
runs like new; only 1925. Triangle Motor
Co. N. Y. ave. Open evenings and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

NASH SPECIAL, SEDAN-Four- door, In
perfect condition: Fully equipped. late Sc
OF s24ss0 Auto Loan d Sales Co., e0S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

MARMoN 4-DOoR BRoUGHAM. 5-PAss.--
mileage and appearance proves the very
best of care. Cost over $500 and offered
for just the unpaid notes OF S485; terms
or trade. Apto Loan & Sales Co.. 906 10th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

BREAD OR PIE DRIVERS wanted. expert
enced. to build route for new article. The
Odessa Dessert Co. 1853 Park I'd. NV.
CHAUFFEUR-Neat appearing young colored
man: must be careful driver and willing to
do general work around house and yard. Do
not answer unless you are willing to make
wages expected; give references. Address
hoy 0Ta-R Star ofHce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

MARQUETTE 1880 2-DOOR SEDAN, s87s:
appearance equal to new; Gold Seal guar
antee; don't fail to see this one; terms
and trade. Emerson & Orme, 18th and NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

FIREMAN wanted experienced on oil burn
er. Call Chief Engineer, Bradley 176.
GARDENER, reliable white man, to work in
green houses and outdoors. La Valle's, Ber-
wyn. Md 18s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

NASH NASH ToURING-Just finished. in blue; a
1926 model; brand-new tires Just put on;
top shows no breaks. Here is . snappy
little, car with good appearances; come In
and look 1t over. Our price OF $3.50 and q
written guarantee. plus our 5-day driving
triai plan makes you mighty good propo-
1885 14th st. NV. Adams 1900. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

OAKLAND 1928 COUPE s475; a real clean
Job all the way through; an excellent In
vestment &C this price; your car as part
payment; terms. Emerson Orme, 18th
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ssSs; terms. Cherner Motor Co. diberty
Garage). 18th & Fla. ave. NV. North 1855.
CHEVROLET SEDAN. ls28-Fully equipped
and in perfect condition. Car has actually
been driven less than 1900 miles; 1915. Small
down payment, balance IL months. Free
driving lessons if desired. Owens Motor Co.,
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HELP-MEN,

AUTOMOBILE sALEsMEN-We have room
in our organization for ambitious men to
sell Chevrolets; experience not entirely nee
essary, as we will furnish standard selline
equipment and train you for the work; pref
esence given men who have their own cars.
ARply to Mr.. Bartholomew or Mr.. Boyles.
Barry-Pate Motor Co, 1918 Conn. ave. NV.
AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC. first class; no
n.W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

JANITOR-Settled couple without children:
small 16-apt. BLDG. must be experienced; no
others need apply. Call at 5f16 18th st. NV,
To Q o'clock nights
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

and driven very little by private owner;
sacrifice. $500; can give terms. Mr.. Roper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

| NASH 5-PAss SEDAN. 1927 = In elegant
running order, with good finish and tires,
, and at price you will like. Packard, l701
Kalorama I'd. NV.
NASH 1927 COACH, in Al condition: bar
gain for cash. Party leaving city. Adams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

FORD MODEL SPORT COUPE, 1925
Good tires, motor perfect; a real Knockout:
S495. Stanley H. Horner, Inc, 10l5 and
III Nth st. NV. Open evenings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

FORD TUDOR, 1929-Finish, upholstery and
tires good; motor thoroughly reconditioned
Only SIPS down, balance monthly. Pohanka
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

FORD MODEL A BLUE RoADsTER-Ca in
sell: only S245 3al4 l2th ST n q los
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

FORD CABRIOLET, 8 months old; perfect
condition. You can save over $500 on this
one; attractive terms. Triangle Motor Co.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

CHEVROLET SEDAN. Is2s-6-cylinder: Mo-
tor has been completely oyerhauled in our
and finish very good: $475. Liberal G. NJ.
A. C. terms. Owens Motor Co, 1923 Ga. ave.
CHEVROLET COUPE. 192s-Pairt. tires. up
holstery and mechanically in the best of
condition, Balcrank bumpers, spare tire. etc.
Only S295; terms and trade. Hill & Tibbitts,
used-car department. 3rd floor, 30l 18th st.
Omen evenings and SUNDAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

JORDAN. Model r. Six-cylinder Sedan. $3.50.
TINS is one e,- OF the few cars Of this popular
tribufors, 202I nth st. NV. North 4oio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

VIRGIN TOP SOIL.
Quantities Kensington Tim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

SODDING. evergreens, monthly care lawns.
Summer months. 6319 End st. NV. Georgia
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RADIO SALES AND REPAIRS

RADIO. Atwater Kent 5-tube battery set, In
desk console; all new equipment, fully guar
anteed; easy terms $50. w. w. Kimball
Co. 721 1lth ST NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

MEN-Opening for men on force OF the
American Automobile Assn: good appear
ence,. education and Al references required;
q 2-day sales training course will be given
applicants accepted; only men willing to de,
vote full time and not afraid OF work need
apply. Apply in person to field manager,
American Automobile Assn, 18th and Pa:
ave. NV. Monday, May 10, between $3.50
am and 81 d m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

OAKLAND SEDAN. 1s26-Must be sold i'm
mediately; used as family car; appearances
and MECHANICAL condition excellent; terms.
Phone Shepherd 255l ice
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FARM AND GARDEN.

BEES. in modern hives. also bee equipment
will sacrifice Clev. 4110-J.
CHRYSANTHEMUM, phlox and red raspberry
bushes. 50 per hundred. F. Wedderburn
Vienna, Va. Phone Falls Church 829-F-l1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

in very fine Condition.: $1,000. Neumeyer
Motor Co; Marmoa Distributors. 2o2l 18th
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19
Scientist Prophesied s. Years Ago
Where Population Center Would Be

years up to that time and each sue
ceeding census has been tabulated as
to population center with scientific ac-
curacy.
From 1870 to 1900. the period In
which Filgard said the population
center would advance 1875 miles, he
missed it by but rs miles-it moved
1895.
He based his prophecy not on the
statistics at hand, but on a r1athe-
matical system he evolved.
Hilgard then argued In this fash
ion: The geographical center Of the
United States map is just below the
middle Of the northern boundary Of
Kansas. Owing to the comparative
infertility Of the territory lying
west Of that meridian, 1T Is certain
the center of population, when a per-
manent ratio Of distribution shall
have been reached. cannot be far
west Of the Mississippi river" And.
since there is no great disparity of
northern and southern zones 1t will
be near the middle latitude Of 80 de-
grees. placing 1t not far from the city
Of St. Louis.
He then took a tentative point near
st. Louis as ultimate and moved the
center of gravity toward 1t at a rate
based on the movement in a decade
he considered normal.
The actual distance moved from
1900 to 1920 was 40 miles. leaving 81
to go in the present census bureau
calculations. Until complete check is
made, the bureau experts are content
to let this estimate stand as probably
within a few miles, possibly five Q!
SIX, Of correctness.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19
NEGRO LYNCHED BY
north CAROLINA MOB
Is Hanged and RiddIed With Bull
lets After Jail Is En-
tered by Ruse

Tarboro, N. C.. Aug. l9.-R)-Oli-
yer Moore, %, negro, charged with
criminally as5aulting two small white
girls, was taken from the Edgccombe
county jail by 200 masked men,
hanged to a tree and his body riddled
b. bullets.
After gaining admittance to the Jail
on a ruse, the mob carried the negro
to his home, approximately 100 yards
across the line in Wilson county and
is miles from here. Then they strung
him to q tree and fired scores Of
bullets into his body.
Deputy r. O. Watson, who lives
with his family at the Jail. had re-
tired when he heard a voice calling
him early today. Believing 1t to be
an officer with q prisoner, he went
to the door and called, Have you got
a man for me?" Someone In the mob
answered affirmatively and Watson
unbolted the door. AS he did he saw
the crowd of masked men and made
an effort to throw the bolt.
The men rushed through, forced
him into his office and took all the
keys from a peg or the wall.
The men unlocked cell after cell
until they found Moore. The negro
apparently realizing his fate. went to
his death without q word.
Sheriff w. e. Barden. notified as
soon as the men drove off. went in
search Of the lynchers. He reached
the negro's home after the mob had
dispersed and found the body. Wat
son said none Of the me- In the mob
had been recognized.
This was the first lynching in
North Carolina since 1921.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19
LOCAL WOMAN IS
| II Al IU -
INJURED IN FIRE
Mrs. w. p. Knott Suffers Cuts
on Arm Following ExpIo-
sion in Home

Mrs. w. P. Knott, 1404 Thayer st.,
today was recovering from the effects
of shock and cuts on her arm which
resulted from an explosion in her
home Monday night.
Mrs. Knott was washing clothes In
her basement when the laundry stove
exploded. Mr.. Knott said the cause
of the explosion had not been de-
termined.
The stove was between Mrs. Knott
and the cellar steps and she was
trapped by the flames which followed
the blast. She escaped. however, by
leaping upon a nearby table, pushing
out the glass in a cellar window and
crawling through the window to the
outside.
Her arm was cut in the effort and
three stitches we're necessary to close
the wound. MI. Knott said this morn
ing that the injury vas not serious
and that Mrs. Knott was recovering
from the shock of her narrow escape.
The flames were distinguished by
the fire department after the house
had been damaged by smoke.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19
BOY OF Is SETS NEW FLYING
RECORD ACROSS UNITED STATES
Eddie Schneider Cuts OF More
Than Four Hours From
Old Junior Mark

Los Angeles, Aug. 19.-P-A slight
eighteen-year old Jersey city youth
Eddie Schneider, today helu the
junior record for the fastest westward
crossing OF the United States.
Landing at the Municipal airport at
dusk yesterday. the young filler COM
pleted his transcontinental crossing
in a total flying time Of 20 hours, ii
minutes, just 4 hours 20 minutes less
than required by the former record
holder. the late Frank Goldsborough
Of New York.
Schneider left Westfield, N. j., Au-
gust IA, flying only during the day
time. He said he experienced much
stormy weather along the route and
damaged his plane slightly once
when he struck a tree in landing at
Altoona, Pa.
Schneider first landed at Long
Beach Municipal airport.
Uncertain where he was, the young
flier asked an airport attendant and
was told he was at 1.-THE Municipal
Airport" The answer led Schnei-
der to believe he had reached his
destination. Several minutes later
he discovered his error.
Upon reaching Los Angeles Mu-
nicipal airport Schneider took no
chances of making a similar mistake.
To fifty enthusiasts who ran out to
onof him ha chO,1tod. '
Hey, I want to know for ure be-
fore I cut off my motor, is this the
Los Angeles Municipal airport?"
He said later he was undecided
when he would start back in an effort
to beat the eastward record Of %
hours, 10 minutes. also set by Colds
borough.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19

Washington, Aug. 19-R-A proph.
ecy made So years ago concerning
the spot at which the 1880 cef.ter Of
population Of the United States would
be found was pointed to today by
Clarence E. Batsche1et, census geog-
rapher. as the most accurate estimate
available at this stage Of the compu-
tations.
Undertaking. On the basis OF
announced returns for the entire
country, to trace the movement OF
that mythical balance point from It's
1920 resting place, Batschelet said at
this point of the calculations he could
not improve on the old figure.
In 1872, he said, a brilliant but lit
tie known mathematician, julius
Erasmus Hilgard. estimated the CEN
ter Of population would cling close to
the thirty-ninth parallel OF latitude.
and would move 1875 miles westward
between 1875 and 1900 and an added
SO miles between 1900 and 1880.
Hilgard further prophesized this
hypothetical point will be about 80
miles east of st. Louis in the year
1000. This, he forecast, would be just
about its ultimate and the country
could thereafter be depended on to
maintain an approximation of eQuilib-
rum, with st. Louis a pivotal
point.
In the 1872 population prophecy,
published in Scribner's Monthly, Hill
gard made the first reliable computa-
ton of the center of population OF
the United States. The census hu-
reau followed two years later With
official computations for all census
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19
Too Bad Oyster Isn't Hen; She Lays
Half Million Eggs in Single Year

New York, Aug. l9.-R-Heroic ef-
forts Of the Atlantic coast oyster to
preserve her race were described to-
day. She produces from 5000 900 to
l15y000,O 900 eggs during n spawning
reaction, lasting from SO to 70 min
utes. Since each oyster may spawn
five o. six times during a single sea-
son. the annual egg production OF q
single oyster may approximate half q
billion.
The feat was reported to a gather
Ing OF biologists Of international re-
pute, civic, state and federal. health
authorities and shellfish commission
ers from several states at the con-
vention Of the National Association of
shellfish Commissioners and the
Oyster Growers and Dealers associ-
alton Of North America, Inc.
It was cited by DR.. p. 8. Galtsoff of
the q. s. bureau of fisheries as a
mere commonplace In the life of an
oyster. Even the poorest layer. he
said. set down an average Of 1000
600 eggs In about an hour, Of e0yooo,-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19

900 a year. One purpose Of the meet
ing was to learn why 70 few Of these
myriad oysters reach dining tables.
One reason Is that other epicures
besides humans like their oysters, the
starfish, for instance. But remedy
for starfish destruction has been found,
Miss Louise Palmer Of the u. s. bu-
Of fisheries said. It Is a copper
sulphate dragged In bags over the
oyster beds at the beginning Of flood
tide. She said as little as Is ounces
In 1000 gallons Of water kills adult
starfish in q few minutes.
Although oysters r now taboo for
human consumption during the four
months without the traditional r."
science has found a way and summer
oysters were predicted by J. M. Lem
on. of the U. 8. bureau of fisheries.
1T has been demonstrated he said,
that oysters can be rapidly frozen
and placed in storage for several
months without any detrimental ef-
.fects upon the taste. color. digest.bil-
ity and food value"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19
Denver Attorney Says New Type
OF Criminal Is Responsible
for Prison Riots

Chicago, Aug. 19.-H1-Kind words
for prison inmates and harsh ones for
lawyers were spoken yesterday at the
preliminary conference of the Ameri-
can Bar association which formally
opens its 1880 convention tomorrow.
At a group meeting of attorneys,
Justice Royal A. Stone of the Min
11esota supreme court told of attend
Ing a play where the audience showed
audible approval of a character state
ment: IF I had q o preparing to
be q lawyer. I'd kill him."
/, ut wasn't the actors saying this
that disturbed me particularly" Jus
tice Stone said, ut was the marked
approval of the audience that bother
ed. No profession Is put On q lower
plane than ours.
1.-THE answer is intensive. efficient
local bar associations. Let us put our
profession so high In ethics and ef-
ficiency that no other an equal It,"
New Criminals Unruly
William w. Grant, Denver attor-
iley. told the criminal law section Of
the association that idleness and over
crowding of convicts and the evolu-
ton Of a new type Of criminal were
responsible for prison riots.
Grant, chairman Of a committee
appointed by Gov. William H. Adams
to investigate the Colorado prison
outbreak a year ago, described the old
time. criminal as lone who took his
medicine, who served his sentence
often in idleneSs. occasionally on the
rock pile, and who submitted to III
treatment in poor quarters. He re-
garded it as part of the game"
The new type of criminal, Grant
said, Is not only different In himself
but "infects the rest Of the prison
population with discomfort, resent
ment against any kind Of discipline
and an INSCRIPTIONS disregard for
the rights, feelings and obligations
Of the rest Of the world, that, so far
as I know, has never been duplicated
In prison history"
IdIeness Breeds Mischief
The things of immediate interest to
q convict, Grant said, are where he is
to live, what he Is to wear and eat,
what work he Is to do and what OPP
portur1fty for recreation Is afforded
him.
In the Colorado state prison, the
attorney said, there are cells for $50
men. in which more than 800 live.
Nowhere, Grant said, is the maxim
the devil finds mischief for idle
hands to do" SO true as in the peni-
Tertiary.
I'm practically all of the institutions
at which riots have taken place. there
has not been sufficient work to keep
inmates busy"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19
Charge Three Boys
With Office Theft

Wahpeton. N. D., Aug. l9.-(P-
Charged with grand larceny. three
Hankinson youths were held in the
Richland county jail today. Police
said they had obtained confessions to
theft Of a cash register from a motor
company here early yesterday.
The three are Arthur Mendenwalt.
"a. John Cox and Duane MacQueen.
both %.
The trio vas arrested at Graceville,
MINI. OF the $156 in the cash reg
lister when it was taken from the ga
rage here, but $50 was recovered. The
register was found in a ditch along
the roadside near Campbell. MINI.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19
PROHIBITION Agent
EUNpER SUSPENSION
Administrator at Albany. N. Y,
Charged With Misconduct;
Others Disciplined

Washington, Aug. l9.-P-George
Golding, prohibition administrator at
Albany. New York. was under indef-
mite suspension today on charges in
volving personal misconduct, which. If
sustained will result In his dismissal
from the service.
Prohibition Director Woodcock, who
announced yesterday he would pun
ish illegal personal behavior of agents,
said Golding "a charged with mis-
conduct with several stenographers in
his office. The charges, brought by
the girls themselves. are on file
with the civil service commission
which has power to Dust the admin
istrator from the government service.
Woodcock said the charges were
first made last July Is. and that a
thorough investigation had been
made which led him to believe the
girls we're in no way to blame"
Two other agents, Robert F. Myrtle.
Of Milwaukee, and Basil N. Quinn, of
Washington, d. c.. were given five
day suspensions yesterday for their
behavior In quarrels with motorists
over traffic rules. Myrtle, the d.
rector said, attempted to arrest a
motorist and drew a gun when asked
to show his authority. Quinn was
said to have struck a driver and taken
him to police station. exceeding his
authority.
Acknowledging the penalties to be
mild, Woodcock said, he sought
through these punishments to check
abuses and promised more stern
measures II necessary.
The dry chief refused to 60 into de-
tails Of the Golding case. He said the
administrators record on the whole
appears to be good.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19
N. p. Loses Million I'm Road Aid
Zuta'S Records InuOlue Manu- Public Men
HEAR SELVESRAPPED:
KIND WORDS FOR PRISONERS
French Bantam Car
To Invade America

Detroit. Aug. 19. Another
bantam" automobile of foreign origin
soon is to make its appearance. In the
American market.
William G. Durant, noted automo-
tive financier. announced today that
Durant Motors, Inc. has contracted
to manufacture loo. 900 Of the Mathis
cars now built in the e. E. G. Mathis
factory in Strasbourg, France.
Durant announced a reorganization
Of personnel of Durant Motors, Inc,
that brings him again into the active
presidency Of the company.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19
Wealthy Girl Dies
In Her Own New Car

Newport. r. l., Aug. 19.-ReMiss
Mary Pope, 1~7-year-old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Russell Pope Of
New York and Newport. Is dead here.
the victim Of her own automobile. a
recent gift of her grandmother. A
prospective debutante In the fashion,
able summer colony. she was fatally
injured last night when her machine
collided with another car. She SUI
fered a fractured skull and died be-
fore reaching a hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-19
TAHTrS PASSENGERS
COME With VENTURA
TO AMERICAN PORT
Majority Will Proceed While
Crew and Few Others Will
Remain at Pago Pago

Page Pago. Aug. l9.-(P-The liner
Ventura was due at this American
naval base at l p. m. today $3.50 p.
M, p. 8. To with the 3l7 persons res
cued from the British steamer Tahiti,
which went down In the south Pa
cific yesterday after being in distress
for three days.
OF the 317 persons rescued, 140
members of the Tahiti's crew and
sixteen passengers will disembark
here. The other passengers will con-
tinue to San Francisco aboard the
Ventura.
Meanwhile the Ventura reported
"all's WELL"
Bound from Wellington to San
Francisco, the Tahiti lost its starboard
propeller about AGO miles east Of
Rarotonga, Cook Islands. A leak de-
veloped and holds and engine room
became flooded. Ships in the vicinity
Of the disabled vessel rushed to its
assistance.