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BRUMBAUGH DIES IN SOUTH OF HEART ATTACK LOGAN JURY STILL LOCKED AFTER SIX HOURS DEBATE IRY CAUSE UPHELD BY Former Governor Stricken White Playing Golf At Pinehurst, N. Body Being Brought To Huntingdon; Funeral Arrangements Not NOTED EDUCATOR DIES 3TARTIX G. BRUMBAUGH A irtrirlv. Tune in for Tribune Troubadours OnWFBG at 9:30 P. MJomorrow Radio fans of Altoona and vicinity are invited to tuue in on WFBG, Gable-Tribune radio station at 9 :30 m.

tomorrow for the initial program of the Tribune Troubadours, undet the direction of Alio Wieladt As announced yesterday, The Troubadours, ill present a program calculated to please the musical tastes of everyone, the numbers including both recent popular songs as well as several semlassical selections. Elsie Morgan 'Wood, popular and talented local soprano, will be soloist for the evening. Her selections will include "Serenata" by Tosti, and "Lassie O' Mine." The Troubadours also will present such popular numbers" as "Congratulations." "Lady "That Wonderful Something," "Hallelujah," and the undying melody of "I'm Waiting For Ships That Never Come In." For the lovers of more classical selections, there will be a group of songs from "The Honeymoon Trail," "In Roseland," an intermezzo by M. Eugene and others. The Tribune is sponsoring these programs and it is bt lieved that entertainment such as that planned for the hour tomorrow night Will find a ready response from the local public.

i Mar. 14. (A. Martin former governor of Pennsylvania and president of Juniata college, died suddenly at Pinehurst, N. today after a heart attack, suffered while playing golf.

The former governor was the first commissioner of education of Torto Rico, 'where lie introduced a modern American school system. His career as an educator was interrupted only hy his four-year term as of the Pennsylvania state government. With his wife, Brumbaugh went to Pinehurst over a week ago for a rest, friends here believed, he was advised to seek re laxation on account of the condition 'of his heartv -TSj aktbck busux NEWTON, Kansas, Mar. 14. Fine weather hero In Kansas as the train rolJs through wide fields.

Farmers are plowing and tearing up the remainder of last year cornstalks. At intervals oil wells show where, th fanner found something) better than fertility. Senator Capper's newspaper, "The Daily Capitol, conies aboard at Topeka with a review of President Hoover's first year. Senator Capper describe? it as a year of blue prints." Meaning a year of preparation. The.

Capitol observes that congress has not been strongly behind the President, the wet press is not sympathetic toward him, and eastern publications with a Wall Street cotn-ples are unfriendly and would prefer another President in the White House." Senator Capper's editorial describes lh President accurately as. a man "wha does not act first and reflect afterwards." In an emergency he acts instantaneously, as in the Wall Street crash. But his method is to "look into the facts first." Senator Capper says "a blue print year is not a bad start." The President has "three years of the four to make an administration outstanding." He finds "the Jesson for Jair minded people, in Hoover's first year is to have confidence in Hoover." The. people win be well pleased, although Senator Capper does not say so, when the question Js disposed of, and the tariff with Its uncertainties, is out of the, way. And vrhen the "blue print" stage is passed and the constructive, era begun.

This train includes a lounge, car" tiecorated in beautiful bright yellow. Eight men and two women ia the lounge car last night. Xono of the men srnoKea, oota women saw cisarets. The W. T.

U. may moan (iibout that. The ladies were young and had their hair ia waves 3rmanent as hair waves on iron Newfoundland dogs that used to on lawns. And both, as they smosed, main tained a severe expression which seemed to scy "pleas notice that we cam here to smoke." A small pani; in Argentine market. jrrowers compiaininjr bankrupt.

The Buenos Aires Hera.d sars -another proof of the futility of attempting to override the law of supply and demand." Uncle Sam buying wheal at a price shove the world market and storing it helps wheat growers of other countries, although that is not his intention What the wheat situation vrtil be next July, nobody can guess. Wise I' ft -n dbicr '1 I MAS MVS WWCIM.l SH. 1 I The death leaves only three living All Huntingdon Mourns Death of Honored Son City Assumes Control Of Allegheny Company (Special fo The Tribune) HUNTINGDON, March 14 The overwhelming sense of a great tragedy and bereavement pervaded the historic campus of Juniata College and the borough of Huntingdon today with news of tho death of Dr. Martin G. Brumbaugh, illustrious son of Huntingdon county and head of her greatest seat of learning.

Almost two weeks ago, March 2, Dr. The Allegheny Water company become a part of th city water system yesterday when a check for J4S5.000 was turned over to John Murdock, representative of the company, by city officials at atiieeting in the office of Mayor McMurray. The: meeting, a closed session, was attended by the mayor and council, representatives of the water company, T. Hare, city and William B. Maniey, city solicitor.

Of the amount turned over jester--5 A.C. AND DIE FORMER ALTOONAN Improved Conditions Among Poor Pictured By Witnesses; Ask That Law Be Unchanged WASHINGTON, Mar. 14 of prohibition completed their second week of testimony against repeal of the ISth amendment today, presenting to the house judiciary committee a picture of improved conditions among those who before prohibition were the world's outcasts. In simple language, men whose lite work has been in the rescue missions of New Tork and Philadelphia asked that the dry. laws be kept unchanged or that they be strengthened.

They said great good was brought by prohibition to thoso who livo in the bowery in New Tork and similar sections of the great cities. Great Change Caused An amazing change has been wrought, in tho opinion of John Callahan, who for 16 years was-chap-Iain of Tombs prison in New Tork and is often referred to as the "bishop of tho bowery," because of his 25 years of work wiUi the Hadley Rescue mission. He was seconded in this by John R. Mclntyre, superintendent of the Whosoever Gospel mission of German-town, Pennsylvania, John W. Helm-bold, Camden, New Jersey, and Frank DIppel, Philadelphia, mis sion workers.

The committee also heard Raymond Robins, Chicago social worker, who heldythat- repeal had not a "Chinaman's chance" because the major political parties are dry and "dare not he otherwise," Ralph H. White, New Haven, Connecticut, concluded today's hearing by presenting the results of research done for the fact finding committee on law-enforcement in Connecticut, with the conclusions that drinking had lessened ia high schools and colleges and that prohibition laws were easy to enforce in his state. 4 PETITIONS FILED Four candidates for county committee at the spring primary election filed petitions to have their names printed on the ballot, at the county commissioners office at Hol-lldaysburg yesterday. They are; J. H.

Davis, Republican, Fourth precinct, Second ward, Altoona. H. H. Strunk, Republican, Fourth precinct. Second ward, Altoona.

Alex Weir, Republican, First precinct. First ward, Altoona, Joseph O. DeBray, Republican. Fifth precinct. Second ward, Altoona Louis A.

Vaughn, Republican, First precinct. Twelfth ward, Altoona. TETERAX AVIATOR KILLED CLEVELAND, Mar. 14. Crash of a cabin monoplane from a height of 1,500 feet cost the lives of two aviators near Cleveland airport today.

Tho victims were David Bunnin, airplane salesman, and Richard R. Braggins, 22, pilot, both ol Cleveland and employes of the Cur-tiss-Wright flying service. Bunnin was a world-war flyer, had spent 17 months in France as an American army aviator, and had soloed in the air, more than 3.000 hours. Braggins formerly was an army flyer. TWO KILLED BY AUTO GREEXSBURG, Pa, Mar.

14. Two were killed and a third was critically Injured tonight when they were struck by an automobile, the driver of which failed to stop after the accident, while they were walking along the Freeport road at Harmarrille, 6 miles west of Kensington. rxcoxsciors 50 days BRADFORD, Pa, Mar. Mrs. Lillian Fields, who was rendered unconscious when struck by an automobile on January 23, si III remained in that condition at a hospital here tonight, 30 days after the accident.

LATE-' 7 ramblers will refrain from selling Court Adjourns At HP.M.AsTaIes-. men Continue Deliberations; Hope to Receive Sealed Verdict Today; Final Testimony Heard At 3:10 P.M. Eli Logan. 4S, of 2S20 Pine avenue, wlio ent on trial for his life Thursday morninjr in criminal court in HolHdays-burg, Jude Marion D. Patterson, presiding, will learn of his fate today, it is expected.

The jury, composed of two women and 10 men. filed from the jury box about 5 p. yesterday after listening for more than a day and a half to testimony from more than 26 wit nesses, including the defendant. who testiaed yesterday after noon. At 11 p.

ni. jesterdav when the jury had not reached a ver dict, Robert A. Cook, sheriff, was instructed by Judge Patterson to lock them up for the night, instructing- them that court will open at 9:30 a. m. to-day.

With the calmness that has mani fested his actions since he was ar rested Monday morning, September SS. last, Logan took the witness stand yesterday afternoon. He readily ans wered tlie questions of the prosecuting attorney, but it was noted that on the most important testimony he answered with "I don't remember, or I don't know." In a clear -sonant voice he informed the court of his actions of the night of the murder, declaring that his home life was one of happiness which was in direct contradiction to the witnesses who testified yesterday morning for the commonwealth. Employed Foundry I was born in South Carolina in 1SS3. and was married to Mrs.

Logan in Xorth Carolina, March IS, 1910. I came with my wife to Altoona in 1317. and for a period of months made a living by working at odd jobs. We first located at 2203 Eleventh avenue, and lived there until 1924, when we moved to Pine avenue. I worked in the South Altoona foundry of the Pennsylvania Railroad company for the last nine years." He testified that lie worked Sunday, the day previous to the murder, and returned home shortly after 4 p.

ru. Ha said that he prepared his supper, and remained arhoineT-until his wife returned from church services about 7:30 p. m. "I neverhad a quarrel with my wife to amount to anything," he said, "When my wife arrived home we talk ed on various subjects, and I retired first, about 10 p. m.

My wife retired shortly after." Saw Intrnder He declared that he was not awak ened during the night, until he felt something strike him on the arm. "I glanced up rnd saw a man stepping out the window, and the curtain on fire. There was a shadow on, the porch which led me to believe that there was another man there, but I could not (OoBtlMed ob Page S) 10 Rt. Rev. John J.

McCort Officiate at Service day to To- Three young men will be ordained to the priesthood of the Catholic church at a. m. today in the chapel of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Rt. Rev.

John J. McCort, bishop of the Altoona diocese, will officiate. The young men are the Rev. Bernard McGuire, Philadelphia; the" Rev. Edmund S.

Sczepansky. East Pittsburg; the Rev. Edward Waters. Altoona. The Rev.

Waters is a Fifth ward resident, a son of Mrs. Laura Waters. Ho will celebrate his first mass on Sunday at 10 a. in St. Leo's church, the Rev.

M. J. Canole, pastor, in which he was an altar boy before leaving to complete bis education. He attended St. John's parochial school, then graduated at SL Vincent college and St Francis seminary.

1 Assisting in celebration of the mass will be Dr. Alfred I. M. Dove, T. O.

dean of St. Francis seminary; Very Rev. Raphael Brahemy, T. Q. president of the seminary; the Rev.

Innocent Strlttmatter, Cres-son, and the Rev. James Dolan, Philadelphia. BUT BIBLES AT BABTLK'S Also Chrlntiaa Earter Greetings 3 TO BE ORDAINED PRIESTHOOD 'Prominent P. R. R.

Mart. Ollce Aiioona Division uuet, succumbs in Germantown Alexander Shand, former superintendent of Altoona division of the Pennsylvania Railroad and prominent resident of thlj city for 14 years prior to 1903. died at his home In German-town, Philadelphia, last Saturday, it was learned here yesterday. Funeral services were held Monday with interment at Valley Forge. Came here In 19 Mr.

Shand, who was born in Scotland in 1S57, came to Altoona in 1SS9 as supervisor of the Altoona yards, having entered the P. R. R. service at Greensburg on the Pittsburg division some years earlier. He was steadily advanced until named superintendent of the Altoona division, holding that post until June 1, 1903, when he was transferred to Philadelphia as assistant chief engineer, maintenance of way.

Ha later became chief engineer of the entire P. R. R. system, which post he held for a number of years. At the time of his retirement about two years ago, ha was assistant to the vice president.

In addition to his prominence in (Coatinord on Pace 3) LOST MAIL PLANE CARRIED FORTUNE IN SECURITIES RENO, Nevada, Mar. 14. WP) The Nevada State Journal tomorrow will say that the missing western air express jnail plane, which disappeared on November 10, carried $73,000 in currency and securities amounting to nearly a quarter of a million dollars. The Journal also will say that the country over which Pilot ilaurice Graham was flying has been thoroughly searched and that searching parties believe Graham's plane never landed in the storm swept territory. Members of tho searching parties, the Journal says in the expressed the belief that if the plane landed.

It was destroyed and the body of the pilot buried by those who robbed the wreck. former governors othe stato John K. Tener, Edwin Sydney Stuart, and Clifford rinchot. Brumbaugh was governor from 1915 to 1919. lie went to the governor's chair from the superintendency of schools of Phikii-delphia, to which he was named in 1906.

He was elected governor after winning the Republican nomination in the first direct primaries in Pennsylvania. Headed College Presidents At the time of his death, tho former K. 0. K. A.

SEXDS SYMPATHY Condolences of Mountain City castle. Knights of King Arthur, before whom Dr. Brumbaugh spoke four weeks ago on tho occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the castle, were expressed, in a telegram sent last night by the castle to officials ot Juniata College. Tha telegram was as follows: To the trustees, faculty end students oij Juniata college, Huntingdon, Pa. 1 The Knights of King Arthur of Mountain City castle, Altoona, before whom your president spoke four weeks ago tonight, and wlio was their guest on that occasion, extend to you heartfelt sympathy in your great bereavement, also to Mrs.

Brumbaugh their deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. C. CAROTHEUS, Merlin; YVYATT GENTRY, King; I. 1 PATCH, Grand Herald. governor had just completed a term as president of tho College Presidents association of Pennsylvania.

His influence in tho field of education waf) widely felt and at the time ot bin death his advice and help was being sought by officials of the state department of public Instruction in working out certain educational problems. Dr. Brumbaugh was president of Juniata college on two occasions, serving from 1895 to 1905 and from 1925 to "the present. body of Dr. Brumbaugh was expected to arrive here tomorrow.

A message from Mrs. Brumbaugh said the funeral party was leaving Pinehurst at' 8 o'clock tonight. Pending the arrival of the body, no arrangements' for the funeral had been made. Two days before Dr. Brumbaugh left for Pinehurst he had moved into the newly completed president's mansion of Juniata college.

The houso adjoins the campus. Excui-sIoj Into Politics Martin G. Brumbaugh's terra as governor of Pennsylvania from 1915 to 1919 was somewhat In the nature of a scholar's excursion Into politics. Years of labor as a teacher and educator lay behind bim when he was elected and upon completion of his four years as the state's chief executive, ho went back to tho' work in which lie had achieved hia first successes. A graduate of Juniata college lit the class of 1SS1, he returned to tho institution as its president in 1895 and served, until 1906.

After an Interruption of nearly 20 years, during which his career embraced a variety of activities including his service as governor, he returned to the Institution as its president for tho second time In January, 1923. Born in Huntingdon county, April 14, 1862, Dr. Brumbaugh was edu-(Contlnued on I'ag-e 3) Will Rogers Says: BEYJERLY HILLS, Calif, Mar. 14. This Indian (land), Is trying to de feat the British, government, (who I control political affairs In India) by "passive resistance." It won't work.

The Demo crats have tried It here for almost a (feneration. The biggest a fornlu ever bud Is Llndy has been prowling nn and down that stato foe two months trying to get wind enouirb to stay np. His last hope Is Capitol hill, Washington, daring the con fir ruing of 31 r. Hoover's nest appointment to the supreme conrt. lours, Wilt ROGERS.

Vc Brumbaugh, accompanied by his wife and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kunz, Huntingdon, left for Pinehurst, N.

for a vacation. Dr. Brumbaugh was on the golf links -but one day after his arrival at the famous resort, according to statement of his cousin, Harvey I. Brumbaugh, resident in Huntingdon, and contracted a sovero cold. To Arrive Today His illness affected both stomach and heart and, it is believed, was responsible iof his death when he visited the golf links again today and succumbed suddenly to a heart attack.

Only the brief news of his death', contained in a telegram to Juniata college authorities, sufficed to tell friends and students of the tragedy. According to later dispatches, his.wife and Mr. and Mrs. Kunz were leaving tonight with the body and expected to arrive here late tomorrow. Dr.

Brumbaugh was well known and revered by inhabitants of Huntingdon county and achieved a state-wide reputation as a leading educator and as governor from 1915 till 1919. He was born in Huntingdon county, received his education in Huntingdon County schools and his first important position was the superintendency of Huntingdon county schools. He served for two terms as president of Juniata college, from 1S95 till 1906 and from 1925 until his death today. He was very popular in Hunt tingdon and was a leader in civic enterprises, serving two terms on the borough council. Many Messages It was intimaied today that Dr.

C. C. Ellis, v'ce president of Juniata college, will be in charge of arrangements for any college services held as a memorial to the deceased president, though definite arrangements are withheld, pending the arrival of the body tomorrow. Dr. Brumbaugh's sudden death cme as a distinct shock to relatives and friends here.

Only yesterday Harvey I. Brumbaugh, a cousin, received a tele gram stating that Dr. Brumbaugh was much better, having recovered from the severe cold that he contracted upon his arrival at Pinehurst. Telegrams and telephone calls, ex pressing the condolences and sym pathy of thousands of admirers and friends of. Dr.

Brumbaugh literally poured into the offices of Juniata college and the homes of relatives to night 'following first news of the tragedy. COMMUNIST PARTY RAPS CHURCH CLOSING ORDERS MOSCOW, Mar. 13. (Saturday) (IP) The central committee of tho Communist party, which formulates the policies of the Russian government, today issued sweeping orders against' the forcible closing of churches, mosques, or 'synagogues, without consent of tha overwhelming majority of the population In each case, and the formal sanction of the -central authorities. Villago officials or party workers found guilty of Jeering or deriding the peasants for their religious beliefs will be severely punished.

The committee pointed out that in some cases local officials attempted to Justify the closing of churches by saying that It had been dono "by the voluntary desire of the population." CANDIDACY ANNOUNCED BRADFORD, Mar. 14. VP) E. J. Jonesi Bradford attorney, tonight announced that he would be a Republi can candidate for congress In the 24th district at the irlmary In May.

Mitchell Chase, Clearfield, is the present representative. CASANAE'S (Op'p. Post Office) LEATHER WOODS BRUMBAUGH DEATH HELD STATE LOSS Pehnsy Ivania Congressmen Shocked By News; Work as Educator Lauded WASHINGTON, Mar. 14. J) News of the death in Pinehurst, N.

today of former Governor Martin G. Brumbaugh, came as -a shock to members of the Pennsylvania delegation, many of whom expected him to deliver addresses in their districts in the forthcoming Republican primary campaign. Governor Brumbaugh's last visit to Washington was on December 5, -us honor guest and speaker at the Pennsylvania society's monthly meeting. He was introduced by Representative Leech, Edensburg, then president of the society. Great Loss to State "The stato suffers a great loss, particularly from the standpoint of education, in the death of Governor Brumbaugh," Leech said today.

"Few men had so complete a knowledge of Pennsylvania's early and current history, nor a greater understanding of tho state's public school problems." Representative Beers, in whose district Governor Brumbaugh resided, referred to him as "a close personal and family friend whom I frequently visited and" loved. His term as governor will stand as an example of honest public leadership and loyal devotion to principle and duty." Flanned Stato Tonr Recent dispatches from Pennsylvania indicated that Governor Brumbaugh would stump the stato in behalf of Francis Shunk Brown, Vare candidate for governor, who aided Brumbaugh in his administrative problems. Dr. G. M.

Brumbaugh. Washing ton, a cousin, will leave for Pine hurst probably tonight, to return with the body. State Capitol Stunned HARRISBURG, Mar. 14 Death of former Governor Martin G. Brumbaugh little more than 11 after leaving office occasioned sur-.

(Continued on Tane 8) to Salt Lake City; and Western Pacific from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. The financial connection of the Van Swerlngens with the Denver, Rio Grande Western Is through the Missouri Pacific, which owns half of its stock. The same roads give the Cleveland magnates a "friendly contact" with the Western Pacific, for it also la half owner of the Denver, Rio Grande Western, Other' Van Sveringen roads which are available for the system In the east, are the Erie and the Chesapeake Ohio. "No Run that starts above can pass the Gold Stripe" GOTHAM GOLD STRIPE HOSE MEYER JOXASSON CO. day $475,000 was due on the purchase price of J623.000 and was on account of current assets and liabilities as adjudged in adjustment of finances.

All that remains to complete detail work in the transaction is the reading of meters in houses of customers of the Allegheny company. This will be started today, according to an nonncement last night by Samuel B. Taylor, city councilman. Meter readers from both the water company and the city staff will be put on the job and k- is expected that the readings will bo completed by Monday night. The deal for the purchase of the Allegheny Water company has been under way practiafiy ever sine the annexation of January, 1929.

Purchase of the plant was financed by a 6ol- 000 bond issue on March 1. Of the total amount of the issue, $23,000 was provided for the acquisition of water sheds between the plant of the private concern and city reservoirs WORK ON ASSESSMENT STARTS HERE MONDAY Work ok. the triennial assessment of city property for the purpose of school and municipal taxation will oegin Monday, according "to an announcement yesterday by I A. Woomer, city assessor. On account of annexations since the" last as sessment the task this year will assume greater proportions than the last one in.

1927. Two assistants have been named to aid in the work, John J. Carey and John B. Krider. All work on stationary preparation has been completed and other information which will be Included in the" assessment has been collected and there remains only the actual Insertion of actual values.

AS AUTO THIEF Irene Schroeder Named Gun woman Who Held Up Motorist Near Scene of Slaying XEW CASTLE, Pa, Mar. 14. rt1) Irene Schroeder, on trial here charged with the murder of Highway Patrolman Brady Paul, today was identified as the gun-woman who held up a motorist as she and a male companion stole an automobile a short distance from where the officer was fatally wounded while seeking fctore bandits. Mrs. Schroeder was Identified by the motorist, Ray Horton.

assistant superintendent of the. Blair Strip Steel company of New Castle, the final witness before recess was taken until a night session of court. Horton said that as he and Miss Elizabeth) Nickum drove from the company offices about noon last December 27, his roadster was forced to the curb by a small coach. He said the man got out of the coach came to his machine and demanded "I want your car." The mbn backed -up his demand with a gun and Horton testified, "Wo thought wo better get out." As ho stepped from the roadster Horton said the woman from the other car met him with a gun. told him to leave his motor running, (Calnae4 Pace FOrNTAIX PEX HOSPITAL BABTLE'S, lilt 11th Are, Mez.

FL BLONDE ACCUSED short. Uncle Sam's pocket book Is tack of wheat prices in the Vnite States, a new kind of "corner." And President Hoover will find a wr.y to'-pu-ish gamblers trading on the government effort to aid farmers. lour has reached its low price since the World war, $4.60 a barrel, compared with a year ago. and a barrel, the peak price in war time. Gisd news for housewives.

Bad news for farmers. Various states through their senators suggest men to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court. Senators will learn that Hr. Hoover knowing that a number of vacancies must inevitably occur, in his first term, has done some mental selecting on his own account. There are many able lawyersin the Untied States, and a majority of them will agree that Judge Cardoso of New York would make an excellent Supreme Court judge.

His appointment would mean three justices from New Tork, but the Supreme Court should not be considered politically, as state patronage. The London naval limitation fiasco' is a blessing for the United Oar statesmen may now decide to rely on this country to defend this country, realizing that the role of America is to take care of itself, depend on itself, and not lean on other nitions. If our great engineering intelligence will now devote themselves to the production of adequate air fleets and submarine fleets, and to constructive projects inside the United wo shall have nothing to worry us. WIL-HEAD BAKERIES KANSAS CITT, Mo, Mar. 14.

(J) It L. Nafziger, 42, who started his business career as a youth of 17 with a bakery in the basement of Kansas lity church, will head the newly formed J30.000.000 Interstate Bakeries corporation. Announcement was made here today that headquarters of the company, of which Nafziger la president, wi'J be located in Kansas City. The concern. which merges the Scbuitze Baking company of Kansas City, operaUng ten plants in eight mlddlewestern cities, with a group of seven baking companies on the Pacific coast, becomes one of the five largest baking combines in the country.

The Weather Cleveland Men Plan Nation's First Transcontinental Railroad System CLEVELAND, Mar. 14. O. P. and M.

J. Van Sweringen, Cleveland brothers, who entered the railroad industry as notices only 14 years ago, tonight were In control of a network of railroads which, according to fi nancial leaders here, are intended to become America's first transcontinental railroad system. Only one lino is lacking to give tho Van Swerlngens a complete coast-to-coast route, and the line needed is believed available. It is the Western Pacific from Salt Lake City to, San Francisco. Many Tried Many great railroaders including such men as Collis p.

Huntingdon, Jay Gould and E. H. Harriman tried in years gone by to build a transcontinental system, but the Van Swerlngens are closer to attainment of that fond hope than was reached by any of tho others. The present position of the Van Swerlngens was received, it was revealed today, by recent quiet buying of sufficient stock and convertible bonds to give them or then holding companies a working control of the big system' of the Missouri Pacific. Eastern Roads Already in control of several eastern and central railroad systems, the Van Sweringens, by taking control the Western Pacific, would establish a through coast to coast route.

Railroad men said It probably would connect the following: Delaware, Lackawanna Western, Buffalo to Xew York; Nickle Plate, Buffalo to St. Louis; Missouri PacIBc, St. Louis to Pueblo, Colorado; Denver, Rio Grande and Western, Pueblo i Eattera remUTlranU: Klr with slowly rising temperature Saturday: Suoda? increaciog cloudine and slightly warmer, probably ho ers. extern Pennaylr ania Increasing cloudiness with slowly ruing temperature Ratnrday: Sunday, ahowers and somewhat warmer. Teaaprnitarea Tf(ray 6 a- tn.

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