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YACHT MAYFLO OVER GOES DOWN
| AFTER BURNING TO WATER LINE
Philadelphia Fire Boat and Apparatus
Rushed to Save Famous Craft Used by
u. S. Presidents Since Roosevelt.

and fumes from paint containers and
acid tanks that exploded, and were
treated at the Navy Yard Hospital.
Equipment was being transferred to the
Mayfiower from the Niagara, a second
line cruiser. but the vessels were cut
apart and the Niagara escaped damage.
Several Explosions Occur.
Rear Admiral Bostwick, commandant
Of the yard, and Capt. Townsend. the
yard officer, took up posts on the
Niagara. When several other explo-
sions occurred and the Mayflower began
to list they ordered every man of the
burning craft.
The Mayfower, decommissioned more
than a year ago, has since been tied
up at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
The Mayf1ower, long famous as the
presidential yacht, was ordered decom-
missioned by President Hoover March
%, 1929. and was decommissioned
June Of the same year. Subsequently
she was reconditioned and converted
into a vessel suitable for flagship pur-
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Ey the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, January 24.-The
Mayflower. famous as the yacht of five
American Presidents, sank in "a feet
of water at her pier at the Philadelphia
Navy Yard tonight after fire had de-
stroyed her. An hour before she sank
flames had burned her to the water
line. Then she listed and went to the
bottom of the Delaware.
Cause Undetermined.
Fire from an undetermined cause
burst from the Mayflower shortly before
10 o'clock an explosion tearing matches
away and sending out clouds of smoke
and fame.
ALI the firehghting apparatus in the
Navy Yard was sent to the scene, and
virtually every marine and sailor in the
yards fought the f1re With hose lines
and extinguishers. The Philadelphia
department sent several engines to the
yard, and also rushed f1reboat down
the Delaware River to fight the fire
from the water side Of the vessel.
Five sailors were overcome by smoke
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TENNESSEE WRECK
TAKES FIVE LIVES
Southern Special Crashes
Into Ledge in Leaving Rails
Near fleetwood.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
FLEETWOOD, Tenn, January "a
The Suwanee River Special of the
Southern Railway was derailed near
here at 1885 pm. today, and late this
afternoon five bodies had been taken
from the wreckage.
The names were given at Somerset,
KY, division headquarters of the road,
as Harry Indie, so, engineer, Somer-
set, KY; Charles Sexton, 40 fireman,
Somerset; Mrs Charles D. Rinheart,
Pasadena, Calf; Mrs. Logan Crowgill,
indianapolis, Ind, and Tampa, Fla,
and Mrs. j. C. Marley, Cleveland, Ohio.
Tie Somerset dispatcher's Office said
six persons were reported seriously in
jured and Is others slightly hurt.
P. Rainey, Southern Railway road
master at Somerset, arrived here soon
after the wreck and took charge of
clearing the right of way. He said the
tracks could not be cleared before to-
morrow morning.
The Suwanee River special, running
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THREE MISSOURI PENITENTIARY
PRISONERS WOUNDED IN. RIOT
Four Inmates in "Hardboled Prison Surrender After
Capturing Guards.

except that four convicts, apparently
the ringleaders, surrendered the guards
pistols when captured.
Later 1t was learned the four con-
victs apparently were the only ones in
the plot. AS Guard Capt. Frank Web
meyer walked by the cell house en-
trance where they were standing, one
of them placed an improvtsed knife
to his ribs. commanding him to sur
render his gun.
Wehmeyer complied, handing it
through the bars
Guard Bailey, walking along the Sec
ond tier of cells, rushed to Investigate
and was met by a knife and a gun.
He SURRENDERED his weapon.
The two guards were locked In a
cell, and the four convicts rushed out
Of the cell building, heading tor the
walls
AS the men rushed from thu hall
and around the corner they lodged
into basement and grabbed 7-foot
ladder.
Heading for the wall, they shouted
to Guard w. H. Simmons. to stick
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By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, January "a.
--Onacials and guards Of the Missouri
Penitentiary tonight broke UP an at
tempted riot in "I' hall, the hard
boiled prison" inside the penitentiary.
within short time after the trouble
broke out.
The trouble started about $50 pm,
q few hours before the annual Cover
aor's military ball was to begin at the
State Capitol. At 7:45 pm. penitentiary
oficers announced the outbreak was
duelled, with three convicts slightly
injured.
The rioting convicts in the cell build
ing. in which 473 of the worst inmates
are quartered, overpowered three guards,
Frank Wehmeyer, o. r. Douglas and d.
G. Bailey, taking their. pistols. With
these they fired at guard towers on Q
nearby wall
no details were given with the an.
nouncenent that the trouble was ended
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Studies in Guatemala.

GUATEMALA cry, January "a (F1.
DIR. John Campbell Merriam. presi-
dent of the Carnegie Institution of
Washington, is making chronological
studies in Guatemala.
He already has visited ruins at
Quirigua, and now Is on the way TO
Atitlan,
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BOATS NAME SELECTED.
New Dollar Liner to Be Christened
President Coolidge.

SAN FRANCISCO, January "a CpD.-
The second of the new Dollar steam
ship liners under construction will be
nouncement today. saying the former
President had given his consent.
The vessel will be launched about
February 81 at the Newport News Ship
building Yards. Va. The first of four
ships to be added to the Dollar fleet,
the President Hoover, was launched
December 8.
Both ships are $50 feet long, Of $4,000
tons displacement and have sea speed
of 81 knots.
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Payne to Testify
AT Relief Hearings
Set for Tomorrow
Existence Of Red Cross Is
Involved, Says Cramton.
Public Sessions Asked.
BY the Associated Press.

As5UUIdNtu
While the House leisurely approached
the relief fund loaded upon a supply
bill by the Senate, the Red Cross drove
ahead yesterday toward its $4,000, 900
goal.
Chairman Cramton Of the Appropri-
atoms subcommittee which will conduct
House hearings en- the $25,000,000 pro-
posal conferred at the White House
with President Hoover and said later
that the hearings would be conducted
as expeditiously as possible. He added
that 1.-THE very existence" of the Red
Cross was bound up in the matter.
The Red Cross has insisted that it
should be allowed to take care of the
needy in the regular manner, through
prive te subscriptions Chairman Payne
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MUSS0LINI CUTS BUDGET
Duce Trims 100000 From "Politi-
cal Investigation" Fund.

ROME. January "a R).-Premier
MuSsolini, in his economy Campaign.
today trimmed more than $500, 900 from
the budgetary provision for his fund for
political investigation"
The item occurred in the budget for
national police expenses and the econ
omy effected reduced that budget to
just over 81 100000.
The campaign for economy has re-
suited so far In general budgetary
decrease OF about 4 per cent.
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W0MAN'S PARTY TO FIGHT
ACCOUNTING OFFICE SITE
Area Includes Alva Belmont
House Recently Dedicated as
Organizations Headquarters.

The National Woman's Party, it was
announced last night, is preparing to
ofIer vigorous opposition to the Elliott
bill providing for the condemnation
OF property between B and C and First
and Second streets in order to provide
a site for the General Accounting
once. Condemnation of this property
would result in the destruction of the
historic old Alva Belmont House which
the organization recently dedicated as
its headquarters.
The Alva Belmont House, according
to the organization. is the only building
left on Capitol Hill associated with the
early life Of Washington, and it should
be preserved as historic monument
Hearings on the bill will be held
wednesday morning at 10 o'clock by
the House Committee on Buildings and
Grounds. A number of officers of the
Womans Party are expected to testify.
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PART THREE-I2 PAGES.
Society Section.
PART FOUR-S PAGES.
Amusement Section-Theater, Screen
and Radio.
Aviation-Page f.
Serial Story. "Jilted"-Page 4.
Veterans OF Foreign Wars-Page 4. "
Y. w. c. A. News-Page 4.
Fraternities-Page s.
w. c.. T. U. Notes-Page S.
Parent-Teacher ActivitieS-Page 6.
American Gold Star Mothers-Page 6.
News OF the Clubs-Psge 6.
Marine Corps Notes-Page 6.
Army and Navy NewS-Page 6.
RaGio-Pasc z.
District National Guard-Page 8.
Spanish War Veterans-Page 8.
PART FIVE PAGES.
Sports Section.
PART SIX-l2 PAGES.
Financial News and CLASSIFIED Adver.
Using.
District of Columbia Naval Reserve
Page IL.
D. A. r. Activities-Page IL.
At Community Centers-Page IL.
Organized Reserves-Page II.
American Legion--Page IL.
PART SEVEN-24 PAGES.
Magazine Section.
Reviews OF the New Books-Page 10.
News OF the Music World--Page 10.
Notes OF Art and Artists-Page 81.
Grossly ord Puzzle-Page %.
PART EIGHTH PAGES.
Auto Show Section.
GRAPHIC Sections PAGES.
World Events in Pictures.
COLOR SECTIONS PAGES.
Moon Mullins; Mr.. and Mrs: Mutt and
Jefi; Little Orphan Annie, Brutus:
the snlythes; Regular Fellers; High
lights Of History ---~,. $50.
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TODAY'S STAR
PART ONE-26 PAGES

PART ONE-26 PAGES.
General News-Local. National and
Foreign.
Schools and Colleges-Pages B-4 and B-5
PART TWO-8 PAGES.
Editorials and Editorial Features.
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Escapes Injury in Collision.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson, widow of the
wartime President, was shaken up. but
escaped injury, when an automobile in
which she was riding was struck by a
street car near the intersection of Con-
necticut avenue and l. street yesterday
afternoon.
The automobile was only slightly
damaged, it is said, and the chauffeur
drove on following the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25
PART sEVEN-a4 PAGES.

PART EIGIIT-?2 PAGES.
Auto Show Section.
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PART THREE-l2 PAGES.
Society Section.
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COLOR SECTIONS PAGES.
Moon Mullins; Mr.. and Mrs: Mutt and
Jeff; Little Orphan Annie; Brutus:
the Smythes; Regular Fellers; High
lights Of History - .---~.. i-..,
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WEATHER.

90. 9. Weather Bureau Forecast.)
Fair today warmer this afternoon and
tonight; tomorrow mostly cloudy, pos
sibly light rain; colder tomorrow after
noon or night. Highest.
81, at S pm yesterday; lowest, 81, at
am. yesterday Full report on page Is.
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GRAPHIC SECTIONS PAGES.
World Events in Pictures.
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The Star Is delivered every evening and
Sunday morning to washington homes by
The Stars exclusive carrier service. Phone
National 5000 to start immediate delivery.
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SCHOOL CH|LDREN'S
CASH FARE URGED
Poor Families Unable to Buy
Ticket Books, Utility
Board Told.

Contending that poor children are
forced to walk to and from school beS
cause their parents cannot afford to
purchase in advance the books of tickets
costing S1.20 under the regulations gov
erning reduced fares for school children,
j. C. Wright today petitioned the Public
Utilities Commission to authorize &C
ceptance of Scent cash fare for chill
dren
AS an example of what he terms the
injustice due to these regulations.
Wright cited a Manipulating in Ana
costa with six school children. requir-
ing carfare and another family in the
same neighborhood with seven depen-
dent children requiring carfare.
Many of these families are unable to
purchase a book of tickets. and their
children therefore are compelled to walk
while others ride, becausge the street car
and bus companies refuse to accept a
3-csnt cash fare" he told the commits
sion. IN this way the law Goes not help
the poor children, most in need of the
3-cent fare"
When Congress reduced carfare for
school children the regulations promul-
gated under the act provided for the
sale of books of 10 tickets for 80 cents,
or books of 40 tickets for $120. Numer-
Gus complaints have been received, not
onlv from parents but from school
teachers. relative to the same conditions
thai hr. Wright points cut. No other
solution than the issuance of tickets
which cannot be transferable has been
found By the commission in its study Of
the SituatiSn
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DRAPERIES dry-cleaned. Guar
anteed no shrinkage. Steamed to
revive luSter and softness. Innings
Strengthened, insuring correct hang
ing. Returned crisp and new-like.
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Mothproo6ng with Cenolin Method
Positive Protection for 4 Years

No moth can possibly HUe
in your household furnish
ings and clothing lDhen thor
oughiy nothproofed with
CENOLIN. One application
insures 4 years protection.
No offensive odor viH
not stain delicate articles. A
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ESTIMATES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-09
ROOSEVELT DOOMED
AS ARKANSAS CHOICE
Caraway Declares State Will Ask
Governor as Candidate
if Robinson Loses.

Gov. Franklin d. Roosevelt OF New
York is the ALMOST unanimous choice"
of Arkansas as the Democratic presi-
dental candidate If the native son,
Senator Joe T. Robinson, cannot be
nominated, according to Senator
Thaddeus H. CaraWay.
Senator Caraway, who returned to
Washington yesterday from his home
State, said he had never seen quite
the unanimity of public opinion as pre-
walls in Arkansas for Gov Roosevelt
First, the people have confidence in
MIN as man." Caraway said. More
over. his policies appeal to the people
I think he is available"
Coming from the heart of the
drought area, Caraway said prospects
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CURTAINS spotlessly cleaned,
guaranteed no shrinkage. Stretched
straight, returned neatly pressed,
every curtain measured, re-
turned in exact original size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-09
SCHOOL PATROL HEADS
PRESENT GIFT TO AIDE
Miss Susan Bennett Is Given Desk
Set for Safety
Cooperation.

Thirteen policemen who direct school,
boy patrols in their districts yesterday
presented Miss Susan Bennett of the
American Automobile Association with
a desk set in appreciation Of her as
Sistanoe to them.
Policeman C. II. Stroble,- fourth pre-
cinct, made the presentation. In &C
cepting the gift Miss Bennett said that
without the "fatherly" guidance Of the
policemen the creditable record for child
safety in the vicinity of District schools
could not be maintained.
Other officers who participated in the
presentation we're John Scott. No. pre-
cinct: A. S. Miskell, No. 3; Thomas M.
Poland. No. 5; p. j. Lynch, No. 6; H. A.
Reed, No. Z; r. E. Cannon, No. 8; P. C.
Wheeler. No. 8; F. H. Hinson, No. 10:
J. v. Gladman, No. IL; G. T. Gibson,
No. 10; c. H. Lutz, No. IS, and H. E.
Metcalf No, "a
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were bright for good Groups this year
and the people were cheerful.
THE State Is preparing as never be-
fore to feed ITSELF" he said. Gardens,
fruit, grain, live stock and poultry are
in the possession Of nearly every
farmer. Prospects are bright for a
good crop and the threatened collapse
Of values is being met by producing
everything that one would require to
live, except sugar and coffee. The State
intends to be self-sustaining."
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C. U. Head Ito Get Degree.

Right Rev. James H. Ryan, rector of
Catholic University, will deliver the
commencement address today at Man
haitian College. He will receive the hon.
orary degree of doctor of laws from the
New York institution.
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BECK ADDRESSES CLASS
Northwestern U. Men Hear Him

Today, Loyola Tomorrow.
Representative James M. Beck of
Pennsylvania left yesterday for Chicago,
where he will deliver commencement
addresses. at Northwestern University
Law School and Loyola University.
He will speak today before the grad
uating class OF the Northwestern Law
School, and tomorrow he will make the
commencement address at Loyola, where
he will receive the degree of doctor Of
laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-09

The Government Bureau of Stand
ards uses walking machine" to test
shoe leather In "a hours the machine
gives to pair of shoes the equivalent
OF several months of ordinary wear.
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CAPITAL RADIO THEME
WHO'D, Miami, Will Dedicate Pro-
gram to Washington.

A radio program dedicated to the City
Of Washington will be broadcast June
10 from Station WHO'D, Miami, Fla, as
one Of a series being arranged by the
station in honor of important cities.
In a communication to the Washing
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ton Chamber Of Commerce yesterday
J. B. Rice, manager Of the station asked
the cooperation of the local body in
the preparation Of suitable program
for the occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-09

Workers at the Melbourne, Australia,
municipal abattoir recently went on
strike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13

afternoon with Rev Hubert r Jones, pastor of the Asbury M. E church, officiating. Interment. il charge of Undertaken James j Dunn, will be in West cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13
TORRINCTON
Motorists Must Obey
 Local Traffic Rules
Local Officials to Take Action Against ViOlatOrs
 Honor Students in Eighth Grade Named

Bruni, olga Cartocci, Antoinette Di- Chollo, Ruth Carter, Anna Gehrain, Helen Grigos, Marion Malone, Her bert Beloski, Roland Britton, John Rogers, Stina Samuelson, Mary Yu- chunas.
 North school (S)--Alice English, Evelyn Hohensee, Henry Hoffman, William klambt, Abraham Temkin, Arthur Torell, Dorothy Storrs, Doris Schroeder.
 East school (G)-Gretchen Jacob, Marjorie LeHoskey, Barbara Novey, Louise Ryden, Mary Torizo, Harry Radon.
 Migeon Avenue school O. Charles Eertang, Julius Formaggi- oni,. Victor Grenuck, Earl Sandford, Alma Candiani, Irene Caputi, Rose Graziani, Mallie sLovallo, Sophie Waligura.
 Southwest school (O-Nich olas koltka, Louis Luciani, Henrietta Perrot, Mary Roman, Harriet Smith. Nellie Symopaitis, Ireton Williams Schools Close June 19 and Reopen
 September IA
 The public schools here will close fer the summer vacation, Friday, June 19, and they will reopen for the fall term on Monday. September IA, it was voted at the meeting of the board of education at the high school Monday evening, the com- mencement exercises will be held Thursday evening, June IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13
OAKVILLE

Members of the Jolly Light
 met at the home of Mrs Max Kraf of Lone Oak avenue yesterday al ternoon and the game of pinochl was enjoyed. Prizes were awarde' to the following: First prize, MT Max Kraft; second, Mrs Clifton Bis sell; third, Mrs Charles Bell, a sub stitute for Mrs Edward Fisher fourth, Mrs Robert kiersted; anc Mrs C. w. Dick the consolation prize. Others playing were: Mr. ! James Affeln. a substitute for Mr' Clarence Slater, Mrs Erwin Altor and Miss Lillian Kraft. substitut, for Mrs Albert Lockfart &
 Delivers Interesting Lecture. | The meeting held at the Com munity houge, Monday evening, b! the Parent Teacher association Wa; members were added to the pait membership list. R. C. Deming ol the State Department of Adul education was the speaker and his talk on Adult Education. Life, Not Living, was very interesting as wei is instructive.
 Later in the evening a musical entertainment Was rendered by thI South school orchestra, which con sisted of: Miss Wallace. director Bernice Wilson and Robert Ineson iianists; Leroy Newell, xylophonc: Ludwig Jasiluni< drums. Rober5 Lowrey and Richard Baldwin trumpets: John Verbila. Felix Dara. Philip Derechocak, Michael Stack William Schlasney, and Harry She betum, .violins. Y v Mrs Locke Entcrains. . The Missionary society of thc | Congregational church met at tht home of Mrs Oscar Locke of Hill | side avenue yesterday afternoon Mrs Clarence Yale of Whittier ave. nue was the leader:r Discussion ot carried onEin India were heard. 4 large, box was packed containing | handerclisefs. small toys and a beau. tifuI doll dressed as the American doctors and nurses approve. This doll is to be used for demonstra- ton, to show how the Arnericans care for a baby. Refreshments were served by Mrs Locke, the hostess, to those attending were: Mrs Clar- ence Yale. Mrs Howard J. Andc, Miss Gertrude Beardslee, Mrs Ralph D. Clinton, Mrs James Newill. Mrs Mortimer Scott. Mrs G. C.. Baldwin, Mrs Edwin Barton, Rev Oscar Locke Ann Scott, Elinor Pope. Joyce and stephen Baldwin. Mary Eilene Locke and Aletha Locke and Eloise Rus sell. 5,
 Mrs cPtcr kolaSlti. 7
 Mrs Annie kollski. 43, wife of Peter Kolaski, of Silver Lake road, died at the Waterbury hospital yes- terday afternoon after a brief il!- ness. She is survived by her .hus- band: a son, Anthony: two daugh- ters, Sophie and Mary, all of Oak vile, her mother, Mrs Agnes Zav- ishla of Europe; two sisters; Mrs Mary Korczynski of New York city and Miss Francis Zavishla of Flu rope: one brother, Ludwig Zavishla of Canada. The funeral will be held Friday morning at S:50 O. clock from her home, with a re- quiem high mass in St Mary Mag daline's church at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemeterq
 Briefs.
 The Wolf Cub Pack will meet with Rev Oscar Locke at the Com munity house at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon. If the weather is pleas ant they will enjoy a hike to Nonne- waus Falls which has previously