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TTTTTTTf THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER KENTUCKY EDITION Cloudy, Showers, lemprratiircs yesterday: Maximum, tfi: minimum, 31; meai, humidity, 71. ivtnilrd rather Report. tA-ri 4 and w. VOL XC. NO.

320-DAILY fcntfretl aa -class matter, Pit ollica. Cincinnati. Onto. MONDAY MORNING, FEHRUAKY a 3, 10 31 22 PACES rPVTI ClooolT and, FIVE 1 t.STS a iinuii avaati akj Campbell ajld Kenlnn ConnUea Else when 1 1 RESERVES Mobilized In Peru AL'S BACK! And Cops Go Out Irene Asks For "Funny Papers" As She Awaits Call To Chair; Delights In Attractive Clothing Fifteen Flee Prison; Three Slain At Joliet As Trap Is Sprung Southern Democrats Say No To National Committee Action WALL SCALED Or Tariff Issues in the death house, today, permitted the girls aged father, Joseph Crawford, and her brother, John Crawford to see her for 35 or 40 minutes this morning. The old man, his pale eyes red-rimmed from weeping, made the long drive from Newcastle yesterday, arriving here late last night so that he at least might be near his daughter during her last hours.

It was Irene who took the part of the today. "Don't take It so nard. Pop," she said, patting his frail shoulders through the bars, "I'm all right, I not afraid." There was no outbreak of emotion during the condemned girl's last talk with her family. The three talked quietly for a time, and exchanged embraces before the father and brother went away, to stop for a few minutes at Dague cell. Dague, pale-eyed, thin-lipped, looks more like the Sunday School Super-tlndent he once was than a gunman condemned die in the electrio chair.

7-e has been silent, constrained since iiis arrival at he house of the condemned. He passes much time reading the Bible, and messages to his daring blonde sweetheart, who is separated from him by a high, thick partition which divides the death house. Both prisoners were reported ta have slept soundly last night, retiring between 10 and 11 o'clock, and sleeping until 7 o'clock this morning, when both ate hearty breakfasts. Irene had grapefruit, soft-boiled Xs. bacon, toast and coffee.

Dague ate the same, with the addition V-f pancakes. Tonight the girl and her lover or dered similar meals, and were served a thick steak, potatoes and gray. fruit and coffee. In addition Irene had the "round, red, rip" tomato and the raw onion which she requested yesterday for each of her remaining meals. Daguo was engaged today In writing what he terms "the final chapter of my life." This he will give to rtev.

H. C. Teagsrden, Wheeling. W. spiritual adviser of the pair.

Irene's greatest fear-that she wouldn't "look nice" for her final appearance on earth -has been dispelled. The prison garb which sha now wears, and which will be her costume as she walks the long last mile, is far from the usual drab habiliment of the condemned. Irene was as pleased as a child today as she admired the silk gray rayon dress with lis trim white collars end cuffs, the sheer beige silk hose and the black satin slippers. Her blonde hair, which Is her spe cial pride, is shining and fluffy. A spot has been clipped on the back of her head where the death-dealing electrode will be fastened.

The rest of her hair was not rut, however, and she will be able to arrange it to cenceal the clipped spot. Before she retired last night the gun-girl asked to send a telegram to her sister In Belloire. Ohio, who has adopted Irene's five-year-oM son. Donnie. She also sent to sister the new black hat which sho wore on her arrival at the state prison farm yesterday.

The executioner, Robert Elliott, who will turn on the current in the electric rhalr tomorrow, arrived in Bellefonte this morning and went immediately into seclusion. He is a tall, thin old man, and he was il-seesed today by dread of the grim task awaiting him. It was he who electrocuted Ruth Snyder. Irene probably will begin the death march first tomorrow, although final decision on that point has not been made. If she Is the first to go, she will pass the cell of her lover on the way to the execution room.

The population of Bellefonte, a quiet little town eight miles from the prison farm, was In a furore of Continued On Page 2, Column 5. For 00-Day Campaign Against Rebel Troops. Government Sends Air Scouts To Arequipa And Closes Seaport Of Mollendo To Traffic. Twenty Years Likely To Be Punishment Of 39 Prisoners Taken Burins Callao Mutiny. Court-Martial Formed With Lower And Higher Bench-Southern Loyalists March Against Insurgents.

Lima, Peru, February 22-AP) Admitting that the rebels were In control of Arequipa after a clash with Loyalist troops, the government today clapped on' a censorship, making it impossible to confirm re-ports that all Southern Peru was In control of revolutionary forces. A decree calling out 1.600 volunteer reserves between the ages of 21 an 30 for a period of 60 days said tfcat this action was taken to maintain public order. The reserves called to (the army ranks will be incorporated Into regiment units forming the Second Military Region, at Lima and Callao. Today Government airplanes took tiff from Lima to fly over Arequipa end survey the situation, rebellion. As soon as It learned of the trouble, the Central Government at Lima immediately shut off traffic to Mollendo, seaport for Arequipa; and also closed the Mollendo Airport to all except Government traffic.

REBELS SEIZE PLANE. Today the Arequipa revolutionaries took over a mail and passenger plane of the Pan-American Grace lines, but company officials said mails would be run nevertheless. A government statement tonight said that after the brief conflict, which resulted in the killing of Lieutenant Colonel Gamarra, Captain Gomez Sanchez and several other soldiers, the rebels arrested the Prefect of the Department of Aiequipa. Major Hcnriod. formerly Peruvian Consul in New York.

The movement was headed by Lieutenant-Colonel Beytia, who Immediately was named Prefect, and Lieutenant-Colonel Antonio Diand-eras, chosen divisional commander. LOYAL DEAD BURIED. Reports from Chala said residents of Arequipa gave a mass funeral for the loyal soldiers who were killed during the action, civilians carrying the coffins on their shoulders to the cemetery. This afternoon several airplanes from Lima flew over the city, dropping copies of newspapers and posters addressed to the people of Arequipa, calling on them for loyal support. The papers carried the news that the Callao rebellion had been a failure and this was expected to have considerable effect, as the Arequipa Insurgents were reported to have broken loose because they heard that Callao and Lima were in the hands of other rebels.

TRIALS START TODAY. Meanwhile the government was preparing for an early trial of the 39 prisoners arrested after Friday's abortive revolutionary attemp. at Callao, in which approximately 60 persons were killed. The purpose of this revolt was to return to power Augusto B. Leguia, the deposed President, now in prison.

The trials probably will start tomorrow. Among those under arrest are General Pedro Pablo Martinez, and Colonel Cesar Zorrild Lujan. Although those found guilty could be tentenced to death according to the military code, all Indications are that the men convicted will receive sentences of 20 years In the penitentiary. It is learned reliably that two tribunals will be appointed, one consisting of four high officers will hear the cases and pronounce sentence, end their action will be confirmed or appealed by five other officers acting as Supreme Justices. WING TORN OFF; FLIERS DIE.

China, February 22-UP-Two men were killed today when a wing of their airplane was torn off in a heavy wind and the plane crashed six miles southeast of here. They were Dr. Thomas C. Young. 44 years old, and P.

R. Mertz, 31. both of Glendale. The wing was found a mile from the wreck. To Protect hie I'ntil After Kleclion.

Citation To Court Is Ostensible Reason Of Capone's Mysterious Arrhal In Cliicasro. "Big Shot," However. Interested Greatly In Outcome At Tolls, And Has (liven To Thompson's Fund, Opponent Says Rivals Continue To Regale Audiences With Choice Words. Chicago, February 22 (UP) "Scarf ace" Al Capons whisked mysteriously Jnto (Chicago tonight, two days before th primary election to select nominees for Mayor of the nation's second largest city. A bodyguard of two motorcycle I policemen was assigned simulta neously to watch Judge John Lyle.

one of the Republican candi dates, until Tuesday, while authorities laid widespread plans to threatened violence and possible bloodshed at the polls. Capone slid into Chicago In a xhlny black limousine, lined with armor plate. He went Immediately into hiding, accompanied by the hirelings who have kept his liquor, vice and gambling monopoly open for business In Chicago while he lolled on tin sands at Miami, Fla. DI IN FEDERAL COl'RT. Ostensibly came back to answer In Court Wednesday a charg of contempt, growing out of his failure to appear two years ago before a Federal Grand Jury investigating the liquor situation In Chicago Heights, a suburb Capone virtually took over for his Illicit operations.

Judge Lyle accused Mayor William Hale Thompson, running for re-nominatlon by Republican voters, of having accepted a $150,000 campaign fund gift from "Scarface Al," however, hile it is known generally thai Capone is Interested Intensely, for business reasons, In the outcome of the primary. His gangsters have been credited with "shooting up" previous Chicago elections, with stuffing ballot boxes and even with intimidating voters witli machine guns. SAFETY IS PROMISED. The Police Department announced that this year It would make it safj for voters to cast their ballots for whoever they pleased. Mayor Thompson, whose unique "jackass parade" and circus ballyhoo have amused citizens for the past Continued on I'age 2, Column 2.

Fashion is I having its own I Spring Flower I Show Blossoms, blossoms a bumper crop of blossoms! And It's fortunate. For, now, day- time as well as "nighthood" Is In flower. Hats and dresses I and coat revers simply have a passion for posies. No, no not the real kind I (though they'd grand!) but those almost real ones. You know mnglcked out of madras or linen or lace, pique i or patent leather.

Coy little clusters, blithe boutnnnleres, or smart single flowers. And can you Imagine anything more deastating with your about- town costume than delicate, white llllos-of-the-valley or gay gardenias or colorful carnations? Or more exciting, I with your evening frock, than big, blue violets, tucked I through jour belt, draped over i a debonair shoulder, or making bold with your decolletage? Oh, yes, Fashion Is staging lis fascinating flower show at all the smart stores and shops. Good Idea to stop In today and see I THE CINCINNATI ENQUIKEK i mil IIMIItlllMllllltllllMllltllll Confession Bared. Florence, February 22 (AP) Joseph F. Wells, alias Vernon Ackerman, of Guthrie, companion of Irene Sehroedcr and W.

Glenn Hague when they were captured In Arizona, and now sen lug a life term In the Arizona penitentiary, tonight said Tom Crawford, Irene's brother, before dlng In his arms In January 19.10, said (run ford had fired the shots that killed Corporal Brady Paul of the i'ennsyhanla State Highway Patrol. Rock View Prison, Bellefonte. February 22-(US) "Bring me the funny papers, please." This was the first request made to day by Irene Schroeder, blonde gun-girl, who is to die at sun-up tomorrow with her Scout Master lover. Glenn Dague, for the murder a yeai ago of Corporal Brady Paul, state highway patrolman. As cheerful as though she were passing a holiday week-end in the wooded hills of Central Pennsylvania instead of her last few hours of life in the death house, Irene chattered lightly wilh prison attendants today, sang snatches of popular songs and ac'mired her new prison clothes.

Last minute efforts to save Irene on the plea that she was unbalanced mentally, apparently were fruitless, as Governor Gifford Pinchol telephoned to the Warden tonight to proceed with plans, for the double execution. Warden Stanley Ashe, revoking his previous decision to allow no visitors Dame Melba Dies. Melbourne, Australia, February 23 Monday AP) Dame Nellie Melba, famous Australian soprano, died here early today after an Illness of several weeks. SLAYEiVS WIFE Guards Mate's Secret. Questioning Of Mrs.

Clayton Martin Leaves Police Still Ignorant Of Motive In Killing. Mrs. Clayton Martin, wife of the slayer of Mollis D. Edmondson, CIS Forest Avenue, like her busban'i. yesterday afternoon, withstood a barrage of questions hurled at her by Detective Chief Emmet Kirgan, Safety Director John Blandford and Police Consultant Bruce Smith, and still left the Police without a motive for the shooting.

Mrs. Martin, it is believed, haj been warned by her husband and attorneys not to say anything. The warning was repeated by Martin when the couple were brought together in the private office at detective headquarters, after each had been questioned separately for several hours. "Anything you say now will be used in the cross examination to make a liar of us both," Martin said when his wife was brought before him. "Remember that." Detective Chief Kirgan did nol detain Mrs.

Martin and Informed her that she could answer the questions of her own free will or not at all. She departed as soon as her husband was returned to the cell-room. Edmondson, Superintendent at thn Mosby Medicine Company, operated by his cousin, Gilbert H. Mosby. was shot and killed when in front of his home In Avondale Fridav night.

Police say It was one of th-? most brutal slayings In recent years. The slayer shot Edmondson aid when he collapsed, emptied the contents of the revolver into his bodv. Martin fled in his automobile to Louisville after the slaying and was taken Into custody by the Loulsvilla police. He admitted the shooting but declined to give a motive. "I shot him and that is all that you are interested In." Martin said Hours of questioning by police and officials of the County Prosecutors office have failed to obtain other information about the crime.

The prisoner Is charged with murder and will be arraigned in Police Court today. It is said he will waive examination and no further details will be obtained until the trial. Edmondson was a resident of Louisville until two years ago when h- came to Cincinnati to take the position with the medicine company. He is survived by a widow and two children. Guard Naps.

Four Arizona Fugitives Surrounded In House And Capture Is Said To Be Simple Task. I'liulit 01' llelieved To llae lleen Stopped By Killing- Of Leaders Of Illinois Getaway. Authorities Had Been On Alert For Long Time After Receiving Tip That Dash Was Planned Weird Moan Rises From Cells When Plot Fails. Florence, February 22 (UP) Fifteen convicts went over th wall at the State Penitentiary her late today, evaded guards and' fled into the desert. One man, a Mexican, serving a life term for murder, was captured near the prison yard soon after ths getaway.

William Delbridge, Superintendent of the penltenlllry, told the United Press that four of the fugitives had been surrounded at A farmhouse, 15 miles away. Their capture, he said, merely was a matter of closing in. The prison break was made without previous preparation, Delbridge believed. Tho men simply Jumped over the wall i.nd ran away while an "Inattentive guard" was on duty, be said. Tho guard did not know that the men had escaped until so Informed by the Superintendent.

NONE ARMED, IS BELIEF. Nine of the prisoners were Mexicans, four white and two Negroes. None is believed to be armed. Ai soon as a routine check-up disclosed that the convicts were missing a posse of prison guards was formed. Delbridge expressed confidence that all the prisoners would be bark In their cells by noon tomorrow at the latest.

The men were in prison garb, and evasion of officers would be difficult for any length of time. It was pointed out. Joliet, February 22 (US) Three convhts were shot when ambushed prison guards foiled a new attempt at a wholesale break for freedom from the State Penitentiary today. Two of tho three were killed outright, riddled by bullets. The third died soon aiterward.

IIICAGOAXS ARE VICTIMS. Tho three are Joseph Norkiewirz, alias Nork, 30 years old, Chicago, under a ten-year sentence for having operated confidence games and lai-ceny; Julio Cheleno, aiias Caprivl, 39. also of Chicago, under a sentence of from one to ten years for having operated a confidence game, and Al-vln J. Kilmon, 33, Chicago, whose wife Is sought for alleged complicity In the attempted outbreak. Nork and Chelrno had prison records.

Kilmon was a salesman who had been convicted for the first time on six charges of robbery, and sentenced to serve from one to six years. The prison break had been anticipated for three weeks. Whispers had come to Warden Harry Hill from "stool pigeons." The very' air around the prison was electrified with the tensity of secret preparations. WARDEN IS ABSENT. Hill was taken ill and had to take treatment In Chicago.

His absence left Colonel Frank Whipp, State Superintendent of Prisons, in charge. For three weeks daily, Whipp had guards stationed outside of the prison. And inside the east cell block, near the prison barber shop, five men, believed the vanguard of all the convicts, busily were linklrg bits'; of material together to aid them In the escape. At 3 o'clock this morning the five, detailed to prepare for Continued on Page 2, Column 7, On Dry Law Washington. Fchninrv 22- (API Enough votes to defeat a wet tesu jlutlun at the March 5 meeting the Democratic National Committee were claimed today by Senator Cam emn Morrison, North Carolina.

The prohibition storm has broken with full force over the Democrats as a result of pcrsbt 'tit, and unic nied reports that Cbnirmim John J. Knskoh Intends to seek a commit ment of the party against national prohibition at a special meeting. Senator Morrison's claim today re vealed a movement by the I'rys to prepare for any prohibition contit that may arise at the conference. Morrison will represent North Carolina at the meeting. While the militant prohibition f.ic tlon of the party Is arming for ac- tlon, the veteran Democratic chief-j tains on Capitol Hill arc moving to avert the threatened prohibition out-I break by calling off the reported wet resolution.

The support of Joseph T. Rohinsrtn, of Arkansas, the party leader in the Senate and the Vice Presidential candidate with Alfred E. Smith in the 1028 campaign, is counted upon by the Drys If the is-suo comes to a showdown. Senator Walter F. George, of Georgia.

Presidential Candida i of his state WAR SERVICE UNNECESSARY For Designation As Soldier In Ohio, Bettman Rules. Columbus. Ohio, February 22 AP It Is not necessary for one to have seen" service during a war to make him a soldier under Ohio laws, according to Gilbert Bettman, Attorney General, in an opinion to the State Bureau of Accounting as to whether men who had enlisted in the military service, Dut never saw actual service during a war were entitled to relief under the indigent soldier statutes, the Attorney General held no distinction could he made between the two classes of soldiers. EXHUMATION Of Girl's Body Ordered. County Authorities Investigate Story Of Young Woman's Accidental Oeath.

An investigation into circumstances surrounding the death of Miss Helen Marie Hill, 20 years old, Mllford, Ohio, an automobile victim, Is being reopened by county authorities, and today her body will be exhumed for a detailed examination, it v.as revealed yesterday when Lester Hodges, 30, Plainville Pike, Plain-villa. Ohio, was taken into custody by Detective Joseph B. Schaefer, county investigator, and Depiiy Sheriff Emil Gail, Schaefer said last night, that the investigation was begun after he received Information that the girl was to become a mother. Hodges told the detective that the girl had confided her secret to him. The prisoner said, however, that he knew no more details.

The detectives are also holding an automobile which they believe figured ir. the death. It has a bent fender and other marks of having figured in an accident. They say another arrest may follow. Miss Hill was injured fatally when she was struck by an automobile on ooster Pike, near Avoca Park, February lii.

Hodges told county police that he and Miss Hill were riding in an automobile when the engine stalled. He said that he was unable tf fix the automobile and that he and Miss Hill started to walk to the nearest garage. Miss Hill, he said, was struck by a speeding motorist when walking along the highway with lilm. She died without making a statement, and the driver of the automobile never was apprehended. Detective Schaefer and Deputy Gau obtained information which led them to believe that the death might r.ot have been accidental.

An Inquest conducted by Coroner M. Scott Kearns yesterday afternoon also left a question of doubt as to events which preceded her death. No verdict wa3 rendered after th? inquest. in the MCS convention, has joined, with tho I enKcrtitic. leaders who contend the prohibition Issue is not one for ation by the National Committee.

I "1 have never assumed." sai.l (icoifce today, "that tho National Commit tee will undertake to discuss any policies. In my opinion the com mittt-e Uh-j no jurisdiction touching party policies except to safeguard and consider internal affairs, lncliul i the debts. 1 feel that internal affairs is the real purpose hack of the March 5 meeting Meanwhile Democratic Presidential booms are budding. The anil prohibition faction of the party Is putting I forth most of the candidates. I Governor Franklin D.

Roosevelt, i of New York, Is mentioned frequently here in Democratic discussions. Me has declared for repeal of nationul prohibition. Last night in Chicago the Illinois Democrats formally opened a cam pnign for James Hamilton Ivewis. Senator-elect, for the presidency. The recent Inaugural speech of Governor Albert E.

Ritchie, of Mary-jlnnd, another antl-prohibltlonlst, has I been Interpreted here as opening the way for his consideration. Whatever Raskoh Intends to bring Continued on I'agr 2, Column S. WOUNDED MAN Needs Gift Of 'Blood, Hospital Attaches Say Kin Of Pistol Duel Victim Sought Ilv Attendants. Relatives of a man who was wounded probably fatally last night In a pistol duel with a railroad detective were being sought early till morning by authorities at General Hospital, who believe that a blood transfusion might save the man's life. Henry Murphy, 39 years old, laborer, 1204 Freeman Avenue, is the man.

Murphy is suffering from two bullet wounds in his chest, one in the abdomen and one in his rflght arm. He Is not expected to live. His opponent was James Smith, 36. US East Forty-second Street, I-tenia, L. N.

railroad detective. Smith was shot in his let' shoulder In the duel, but was re leased from the hospital after treatment. Smith told police that he was going through the L. N. Yards at Fourth and Stoife Streets when he surprised Murphy in the act of ransacking an Interstate box car.

Murphy pulled a pistol as he approached. Smith said, and he drew his own. They exchanged a dozen shots. Police took both to General Hospital. THREE KILLED Four Persons Hurt, When Train Strikes Auto At Springfield Crossing All Are Meiiihers (If One aniilv.

Springfield, Ohio, Fehruary 22 (APi Three members of a family of seven lost their lives and four were Injured in a crossing accident here today. The dead were: Mrs. Mona McNainee, 40 years old, rnd her son Shelby, 20. and a daughter Etta, 19. B.

S. McNamee, father and husband, received a fractured skull, while three other children, Virgil, Vernon, 8, and Viro, 6, received lacerations and bruises. The family resided here. Shelby McNamee, who was driving, died a few minutes after a passenger train struck the family automobile and draged it 40 yards down the tracks. Mrs.

McNamee and her daughter died in a hospital several hours later. Witnesses said the crosing bell and signal light were in operation at the time of the crash. The train was traveling approximately 25 miles an hour. Aged Man Dies In Miami Fire; Five Are Hurt Miami, February 22-(AP William Field, 70 years old, Louisville, burned to death In fire that swept a tearoom snd rooming' house In the center of Miami's business district early today. Field's wife and four other persons were Injured.

Three other roomers were rescued uninjured by firemen. Mrs. Field, 25, and Mrs. Irene Turner, 40, Greenwood, S. were Injured as they jumped from a second-story window.

Mrs. Field's wrists were broken and she was bruised. Charles Schaefer, 60, New York City; Lyman Call, 87, Meridian, and Pierre C. Lavuie, 50, suf fered from shock and were overcome by smoke. All the injured will recover, It was said today at hospitals where they were treated.

The trio rescued by firemen was Mrs. B. B. Robins and Mrs. Flora Maclntyre, both of Mendota.

111., and Mrs. Alberta Broughton, Miami. Field was trapped in his room on the second floor of the building, firemen said. His body, recovered after the fire was extinguished, was unidentified for a time. GUN PLAY Has Gone Far Enough! New York IVIiec Head Says "Cops" Are Ordered To Empty All "Rat Holes." New York, February 22 (US) Incensed at the outbreak of wholesale murder by gangsters of this city, Police Commissioner Mulrooney Issued orders today for Intensive extended warfare on the underworld.

Inspector John J. Sullivan, Acting Chief of the Detective Bureau, transmitted the orders to every detective in the five boroughs. Here is the sum and substance of what he toll them: "I want these racketeers and killers dug out of their holes like rats. Dig them out and bring them in and well mug them, finger-print them and clap them in jail if we can. "Empty the rat holes right into the street if you have to wreck them to do It.

They're showing no quarter and we'll show them no quarter and ask for none. "We are going to put these people out of business or know why. And we're going to put their places out of business, whether they are speakeasies or night cluba or hldeways." Specifically, Inspector Sullivan declared that he wanted the assassins of Albert Wagner, shot in the Hotel Hatfield, and of John Frazone, whose body was found sprawled in a Bronx lot, and of Aces Maz.a, mowed down on First Avenue. All three killings were committed within 30 hours ending Saturday morning. Sullivan let it be known that he looked for further attempts at assassination in the series of gang feuds that have exploded into vice lence.

SHIP'S FATE Shrouded In Mystery. Nothing Heard Since SOS Which Failed To Give Position Oilier Vessel. In Distress. Miami, February 22-(AP-Fate of a vessel which flashed an SOS message last night from a point off coast of Colombia was unknown today. Tropical radio station here sought unsuccessfully to contact the vessel, named in distress messages last night as the Paco, an American merchant vessel.

Two messages were received here. One, heard indistinctly by the station here at 6:29 o'clock, was answered immediately by request for further information. The name raco was given in a second message received at 6:50 o'clock. No details of the condition or exact position of the vessel wer-given in either message. Shipping circles were puzzled as to the identity of the vessel.

The Adelphla Steamship Corporation of Philadelphia, owners of the tanker Paco, said their boat was at its dock, but expressed the opinion the ship in distress might be the Pamo, by the Pan-American Oil Company. London, February 22 (UP) A Lloyd's dlrpatch from Malta today said that an SOS had been received from the Italian steamship Alleanza, 2,011 tons. The ship In distress gave Its position off Licata, Sicily. The Italian steamship Romano proceeded to its assistance. A heavy gale whipped the Mediterranean in the vicinity of Sicily, endangering rhipptng.

London, February 22 AP) Lloyd's Shipping Agency reported today that the Latvian steamer Ever-line, which was drifting helplessly in a gale near the Orkney Islands yes terday, was abandoned today and the crew was taken aboard the trawler Monmia. Efforts yesterday to tow the distressed vessel to the Scottish Coast were unsuccessful. St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Feb ruary 22-(AP) The plucky crew of Greek steamer Captain Rokos. which ran aground on Anegada Reef Wednesday, stuck to their ship today while heavy waves slowly pounded her to pieces.

Meanwhile the United States mine sweeper Grebe stood by to take the seamen off in case that becomes necessary, but the crew is staying with Captain Rokos as long as there is any chance of it being saved. San Francisco, February 22 (UP) The McCormlck freighter Mune-leon, with a crew of 30 men, was disabled today off Trinidad Head, north of Eureka. Calif. It was tho second ship in distress on the Northern California Coast in 24 hours, the steam schooner Sea Foam having gone ashore at Point Arena, Saturday night, in a heavy gale. Captain A.

K. Simonson and his crew of 19 men were rescued from the Sea Foam by Coast Guardsmen..