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Show MACHINIST ATTEMPTS .TO WRECK TRANSPORT AN ATLANTIC PORT, Oct 1. An attempt to wreck the machinery of a United States transport was discovered discov-ered yesterday when the engines of the ship, which has been undergoing alterations, were started for a trial, according to the commander, who caused the arrest of one of the ship's mechanics pending an investigation. A large wrench had been dropped Into tho steering gear of the vessel, according ac-cording to the commander, but the powf?r wa3 shut off before great damage dam-age was done. The machinist, who is being held for federal authorities, declares he is a native of Denmark. |