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AaitoonaZ. welcomes HOTEL MEN ALTOONA A WEICOMES HOTEL MEN WMt THE PAPER THAT, COVERS CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA VOL. XLVH. No. 231 Vcathcr-Kair ALTOO'A, SATURDAY MOftNINC, OCTOBER 21, 1922 o' TWO CENTS A COPY SIXTEEN PAGES 'PLANE CRASH BRINGS DEATH SPLENDID BANQUET CLOSES FIRST DAY OF HOTEL MEETING HONOR HEROES IN FINE SHAFT AT MILESBURG GOVERNMENT WILL BEGIN WITHDRAWAL' OF ARMED MEN SOON Movement of Army Home-.

ward to Follow Formation of a Provisional Government and the Ratification of the Executive Orders OFFICERS ELECTED BY "STATE HOTEL ASSOCIATION Cflonel Charles Duffy, of the Park hotel, Williamsport: Colonel Thomas C. Leslie, of Philadelphia and David 15. IVovan, manager of the, Adelphia hotel. Philadelphia, were all re-lectet to office at fho, close of the morning session of the lVnnsylvania Stalo Hotel association yesterday morning. Col.

Duffy is president. Oil. Leslie, secretary, and Mr. Provan. treasurer of the organization.

Guy Carlton Lee. of E. Heimbach, of Allentown; Mr. Mcpherson, of York; Fred M. Hooper and V.

S. Adams, were elected vice presidents. Col. Duffy was nominated by Mr. Worthington.

TO LOCAL MAN. Capt. Roland E. Brumbaugh Killed at Pensacola, FIan Naval Air Station 1 CRAFT HITS SEAWALL Native of Roaring Spring, Brother of Dr. Brumbaugh Fourteen Years in Army (Special to the Tribune) FEXSACOLA, tvt.

id. Captain Holand K. Brumhmieh. a student pilot, was instantly killed at the naval air station here late today when the naval plane in which he was a passenger, ekidded and crashed Into the sea wall. The plaice was wrecked.

His skull was fractured as well as his spine. Tho pilot. Lieutenant K. J. Karlholomew, marine corps, was not of the death of Capt.

Brumbaugh reached his brothers. Dr. A. S. Brumbaugh, and L.

T. 1010 Lexington avenue, hero last evening in a telegram from the com mandant of the naval station, at Pensacola. The telegram roiiows: Captaia Telegraphs regret to inform you of the death of Captain Koland F. Brumbaugh at 2 o'clock today as the result of a crash into the station seawall of a sea plane in which he was a passenger. Desire to express my deepest sym pathy for you in this hour of bereavement.

The body will be prepared for burial and shipped where you may designate or else buried here. Wire instructions, "Capiain H. H. Christy, "Commandant Naval Air CapU Brumbaugh has been in the service of his country for the past fourteen years, having entered the service following his graduation as a second lieutenant in a marine training school. He had been transferred to tb heTWo at the- uime-KHHHS tut SENATOR A I 4.

REED, of Pittsburg, who yesterday was speaker at the unveiling of the handsome monument to veterans of World war at Milesburg IRISH PACT IS SURE IN CRISIS Certain of Passage In Spite of English Upheaval-Election Looms LONDON. Oct. 10. Jn the still highly speculative political situation tonight, only two' facts stood out' as definite that there will be almost, immediately a general election and that parliamentary ratification of the Irish -constitution is afely assured. Andrew tionar xftw wrro is -to iea now "government which will take the place of that; of David L16yd George, in a message to an evening newspaper confirmed his intention to advise King George immediately to dissolve parliament, and added that this fact would give ample time to deal with the Irish legislation.

He did not indicate, however, whether the present parliament would reassemble according to schedule on November 14 to deal with the Irish Vies-tion, or whether general elections would be held immediately and the Irish legislation left to-the new Either plan will be practicable, the only pojnt beins that ratification of the Irish treaty must bo effected before December 6. Whichever course is adopted Irish legislation is quite safe from any attempt to frustrate an Irish settlement. Mr. Lloyd George, in a message sent to William Cosgrave, president of the Dail Eireann, has moved, any fear of opposition from him in his new position as leader of the opposition in parliament. The Marquis of Salisbury, on behalf of the "die hards," has made a similar promise, so there, is no party in the house of commons that is likely to offer any.

hindrance to the of the Irish treaty into effect. AWARDED $60 Kt A $6,000 CLAIM Tussey-Wineland Fist Fight Has Peculiar "Ending Virginia Merchanf Wins Asking damages in the sum of $6,000, Ira C. Wineland. of Martins-burg, was yesterday afternoon awarded only $6o by the jury in the case entered by him. in pleas court against- Sainuel S.

a Martinsburg farmer, to recover dam ages for injuries alleged to have been received at the hands ot tne defend ant, in sfriking him with bis fist and knocking him down. The case was given to the Jury at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, and the jurors wrestled with the problem until 3 o'clock in the afternoon, without going to dinner. AVhen they "came into the. court room' Judge Baldrige was absent and did not return until 4 o'clock, when the verdict was submitted. Takvn Ip Thursday This case was taken up on Thurs day afternodn, being resumed yester day morning.

The plaintiff is a thresher and the defendant. a tanner. and they are neighbors. Wineland had keot his traction engine at the Tussey' farm and had threshed crops for him. Tussey had borrowed a chain from Wineland "and the latter had used some of Tussey coal as fuel for his engine.

When they settled there was a difference of about $2 in their accounts. Tussey charged for the extra coal used. The two men met several times and discussed their differences. Their troubles came to a climax when they met on the street when the plaintiff alleges that; Tussey struck him on the face- with his hst, knocking mm down and causing him severe injury, Tus sey cjaims Wineland called mm a vile name and stuck his fist in his- face, when he merely pushed him away and (Continued on Page Six.) CLEARFIELD tOEtv RAIDED. (By The Asso-iated Press) CLEARFIELD, 20.

Prohibition agents, swept through Clearfield county today, confiscating thousands of dollars worth of liquor and equipment and making- six arrests O. It. Stiffler, in of the Johnstown district. headed the band of federal raiders. Men Attending State Guests of W.

Paul Schenk, of the Colonial, While Ladies Attend Theatre CO-OPERATION URGED BY ALL SPEAKERS! Closer Touch Between; Hotels and Patrons and Strict Business Methods Explained at Business Meeting Penrsylvania hotelmn, vho play host to millions of people and who ae-duim the Keystone state as the best state in the Union, concluded the first day of the" annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Hotel association with a regular jollification and get-together at the Colonial hotel last evening. Over one hundred visiting hotelmen aud their friends' were the guests of IV. Paul Schenk, proprietor of the Colonial, at a complimentary dinner. It was enjoyed from to 10.S0 o'clock and proved a most delightful affair, not lone in the menu served b'utn the Sidditional entertainment afforded. Following a day of general activity in discussing affairs pertaining to the hotel business the hotelmen assembled at the Colonial and were accorded a most cordial relcome by Mr.

Schenk and his corps of attaches. IMlfMfal Xrnw Possession of the dining rooms was taken at 7 o'clock and a most appetising menu was enjoyed while the Rigg's orchestra rendered a delightful, program. was no speech making in connection wMr affair, -this particular feature of the average hanquet being banned on this occasion but the event was, enlivened by the rendition of vocal selections by Mrs. Francis P. McOovern and other entertainers.

One of the. most enjoyable features of the occasion was the appearance of Miss Emma Lindsey and her wonderful pony, Sultan. They were presented through the couwesy of Louis Alleman, of the Orpheum theatre, and Mr. Schenk. "Sultan," with his winsome and attractive trainer, scored a.

great hit with the hotelmen with bis intelligence. He could figure hotel bills and dinner checks with any hotel clerk or waiter and he demonstrated this to the satisfaction of the assemblage. Miss Lindsey put the little animal through a series of tests and not once did Sultan Jail to respond. He even said that he wouldn't lend JS to ne hotelman who was eagor and anxious to reward him with a couple of cubes cf sugar. Schenk Makes SpeecM The hotelmen enjoyed the excellent menu served and following the event vere loud in their praise for Mine Host Schenk.

They lorced him to respond to a call for a short speech in which fce expressed his pleasure that they were al! enjoying their visit to Altoona and that' they would find it "the best city in Pennsylvania and with a hospitality that was unequalled in the While the men were dining at the Colonial the ladies attending the convention were of Manager Russell at the Capitol theatre, where a moving picture never before screened was shown. A complimentary luncheon was tendered to the visiting hotelmen and their guests by Ueerse D. Worthing-toii. managing director of the Penn-Alio hotel at 1:30 o'clock. Nearly 200 persons were present at ihe delightful function which was given in the room and on the mezzanine Jioor, and Mr.

Worthington was highly complimented on the success of the luncheon. i Business Session Convenes Following the luncheon an afternoou business of the convention was held in the Logan ball room, presided over for a lime by Coh Charl. Duffy, proprietc- of the Park Williamsport. Sitting on the platform with Col. Dairy was Thomas C.

Leslie, secretary of the slate association and editor of the Hotel and Club News. Due to an iilnes- in his family at Wil-iianisport. Col. Duffy asked to be relieved of the presidency of thet meeting and returned to his home by automobile early in the afternoon. The meeting was further presided over by Dr.

Guy Carlton Lee, of Carlisle, second vice president of the organization. The first, speaker of the afternoon was Dr. Lee. who is proprietor of the 'Carlisle hotl, Carlisle, who spoke iit length on the necessity of full cooperation on the part of hoteimen for tne best interests cf not only the hotel trade but for the guests at the hotels as well. He pointed out that there ought to be a uniform system of rates graduated, of courj-e.

to the service to be rendered and equalized in towns and cities of similar rar.k and tastes. The smaller towns, because there is Jess overhead expense, could furnish excellent rooms and' meals at a rate, he could not be reached by the proprietors of the hotels in the larger cities. It was his intention that the towns should be graded according to the tastes and requirements of the irueyts at the hotels and the rates worked out uniformly. He cited in-! PROHIBITION ENFORCEMENT OFFICES NOT COMING HERE Altoona is not to get the federal prohibition enforcement ofllces now located lit Johnstown after nil, It la reported from tho Friendly City. Some time ago the enforcement men were notified tho room they had been donated in tho Johnstown M.

A. would not bo available to them this winter, the planning to expand its activities. A search ot the city, of Johnstown failed to unearth any. unused offices und the prohibition officers were about to move their headquarters 'tq this city, where they said a room was open for use in th-local post office. Now comes the word the Flood city that the offices will remain in Johnstown after the prohibition director of the- district submitting bids from three ollloe- owners to the department headquarters In Washington.

The department usually seeks quarters where rental will be free, but as Johnstown is the logical center ot operations it appears that it- will pay rent when circumstances force It to' do so, OWSLEYISNEW HEAD OF LEGION Texas Veteran Assumes Office Left Vacant By the Resignation of McNider (By The Associated Press) NEW ORLEANS. Oct. 20. The American Legion wound up a five-day conventiqn here today, unanimously elected Alvin M. Owsley, of its national commander 'to 1 succeed Hanford MacNidef, ot 'lorflvrrho hits served the last year, a pleiv tor international action, to its sponsors, the wounded men of the Inter-Allied Veterans Federation, would bring about world peace.

Then after the election of vice commanders nnd a national chaplain, the convention was adjourned and men nnd women trudged wearily out of the big hall and begun making their way to railroad stations to catph trains back to their home communities. After stormy sessions tho Legion reaffirmed its, position ns to the so-called soldier bonus "adjusted compensation" is the term the legionnaires prefer criticized severely Brigadier General C. E. Sawyer, personal physician to the president. and co-ordinator of the federal hospitalization board, tabled resolutions dealing with the Volstead 'act, the Ku Klux Klan and various minor Issues.

It was averred again that its first intent was proper care for tha disabled of the war. v. VIRGINIA WOMAN IS HEAD OF LEGION AUXILIARY (Bv The Associated Press) NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 20. Election of national officers and speeches by General John- J.

Pershing and Kcnesaw M. Landis today featured the closing session of the American Legion Auxiliary convention, which pua held here in conjunction with Legion national convention. Dr. Kate Waller Barrett, of Alexandria, was elected national president on the first ballot with 239 of the possible .450 votes. Mrs.

Donald. Mac-Rae, ot Council Bluffs. Iowa, received 120 votes; Mrs. O. D.

Oliplumt, of New Jersey, 56, and Mrs. Willium H. Cud-worth, of Milwaukee, 29. A motion was adopted making Dr. Barrett's election unanimous.

'EW COMMAXDE.R IS 31 (By The Associated Press) DENTON, Texas, Oct. 20.Colonel Alvin M. Owsley, of Denton, who today was elected national commander of the American Legion, was reared in Denton. He is 34 years old, having been born June 11. 1888.

LIBERAL LICENSE LAWS (Itv The Associated, Press) EGG HARBOR, N. Oct, 20. Declaring that Pennsylvania is too liberal in issuing motor drivers' licenses, Justice William Misehlich today declared that in the eighty-eight accidents on the White Horse pike between Absecon andi Berlin in, a single recent month, eighty-sfx drivers were found to hold rVhnsylvajiia licenses. Thirteen persons were killed in these accidents. FIND HEADLESS BODY.

(By The Associated Press) KANE, Octolicr 20 State police are assisting in the investigation to Identify the headless body found on the Watson farm, October 4. The authorities are confident the victim was a man of foreign birth, probably a miner. For a time it was believed the dead man was James Booth, but Booth has leen located. 'killed by own car ERIE, Oct. 20.

Ellis Watson, 42, died in a local hospital today from injuries received a few hours earlier when he was run over by his own automobile. Watson's car had become stalled and-wheh he attempted to crank It 'with the engine in it knocked' him down. DRY VIOLATORS. FREED. PITTSBURG.

Oct. 20. Fourteen resM dents of Erie and vicinity charged with violating the prohibition act, were iven their freedom in district court today. Their case was nolle prossed. Each defendant had previously pleaded guilty to one count in the indictment, at the Erie term of court.

Handsome Monument Unveiled in Memory of Heroes of the World War SEN. REED SPEAKER Pittsburg Legislator Who Served With American Forces Lauded the Army Imperial to the Tribune) MlLESBl'RC. Oct. 20. Gold star mothers, bowed in.

grief yet proud in their glory, others who have seen the return of sons in a victorious cause blended into the great crowd hero today that joined with the American Legion 'and -the citizens of Milesburg and vicinity in honoring by the dedication of a handsome monument and bronze tablets the deeds of heroism and glory of tho sons of the community who went overseas to meet the foe on foreign fields or who remained nt home in the-training camps for a call overseas that ncvei' cnme because the forces of right and justice prevailed and the flags of the Allies remained unsullied before the onslaughts of an enemy horde. United States Senator Reed, of Pittsburg, was the guest of honor nt the unveiling of the new Soldiers' and Sailors' memorial monument dedicated to the veterans of the World war. The monument was reared by the citizens of Jlilesburg and Boggs township by popular subscription. Judge Henry Quigley presided and Introduced Senator Reed. Emerson Collins, deputy attorney general, of Williamsport, was another speaker.

Gold Star Mothers Present Present at the exercises were a number of sold star mothers mothers who saw auothe gold star placed with the names ofheir sons on the bronze markers mothers whose sons gave l-their live In, France fighting with the Pennsylvaniatfoop'with' vhlClv Seir ator Reed also served as a major of artillery, winning distinction in the Verdun and Meuse-Argonne fighting. In his address Senator Reed paid a gallant tribute to the boys fit Pennsylvania nnd sounded a call to all patriots tp join now in ousting the enemy within the gates, the radicals and the extremists. Senator Reed said in part: 1 'The army that our country raised in 1917 and -191S -was a fine army of young men who laughed at danger and discomfort. No nation in history ever sent a finer body of young men into a war. They carried pure patriotism to a pitch never surpassed.

There was no selfishness in it. No hanging back. It accomplished its task superbly nnd it would have been equal to a far greater task. Back Into Pursuits of Peare "The army has come; back into civil life. It has tossed off its uniform gladly and has one back into the pursuit of.

peace. But the qualities that (Continued pn' Page Six.) MOTHERS' BODY HOLDS MEETING Instructive Session of Trustees of Assistance Fund Held at Greensburg A very splendid meeting ot the boards of trustees of the Pennsylvania Mothers' Assistance fund of the southwestern districts, including the, counties of Fayette, Somerset, Bedford, Blair, Westmoreland, Cambria and was held yesterday in Oreens-hnrtr with flftv of the members of the At noon the Greensburg trustees entertained the othek' members of hoards at a most delicious luncheon at the Polo club. Following the luncheon Miss Mary A. Bogue, state super visor, gave an interesting talk on Questions nertaining to the which included the use of the budget and publicity. Three commissioners of the state board of public welfare.

Dr. Ellen C. Potter, of Harrisbure: Mrs. J. Willis Martin, of Philadelphia, ana jurs.i Georse S.

Oliver, ot I'lttsourg, were present and addressed the boards. Miss Jones and Miss i.airaue, 01 riarris-burg, gave short talks also. It may be interesting to the public know that through these various boards 2,800 mothers and 10,000 children in the state of Pennsylvania are assisted and it is the hope of every member of each board that there Will be. adequate appropriation made this vear to cover at least some .01 the many applications on. tile with every board.

The Blair county board was -repre sented by Mrs. 11. L. Piper, of Tyrone; Miss Elizabeth ot $euvooa; Mrs. R.

C. Esterline and Mrs. S. C. Robb, of Altoona.

BE KII TO AXIHAIS. (By The Associated Press) HARRISBURG." Oct. 20. A resolu tion urging that the department of public instruction take such steps as are necessary to teach school children the importance of being kind to ani mals was unanimously adopted the session here today of the Federated Humane Society of Pennsylvania. XEWSPRIXT PLANT BURNS (By Tbc Associated Press) LAMBERTVILLE.

N. Oct. 20. The plant of the Jespersee News Print corporation was almost totally -destroy ed by Are today, with a loss estimated at SENOR BURGOS NAMED AS THE NEW LEADER Provides That President Birrgos Will Bind Himself to Enforce Plan of Evacuation "Agreed Upon and Further Restoration of Government (By The Assoclatad Press) VASMNUTOX, Ort. 20.

The stale department niailo 'public today plans for tho evacuation of tilt Dominican republic by American military force nnd announced that a pnwimnnllon haw been formally agreed to by which provisional government would be established. -According to the terms of the proclamation, which has just been Issued at San Domingo by Rear Admiral Samuel S. Robison, military governor of the republic, the withdrawal of Americans will begirt as soon as the provisional president has ratified the ex ecutive orders nnd laws ot tho American administration in the island. Burgos Rends Cabinet The announcement said the provisional government would be headed by Senor Juan Batista Vlcinl-Burgos and cabinet officers elected in accordance with the plan of evacuation. It was specifically provided that President Burgos, in taking tha of 1 office would bind himself to enforce the'' plan of evacuation agreed upon, abide by tho regulation andcondltions placed' upon the exercise of the provisional government by the commission which agreed to tho plan of evacuation, and do nil in his power to further the re- establishment of constitutional normal-.

ity and the restoration of a constitutional government. The Proclamation The proclamation follows, in part? tNow, therefore, Samuel s. Robi son, rear admiral, United States navy, military governor of tho Dominican republic, acting "under the authority and by direction of the government of tho United States, declare and announce to all concerned, in accordance with the provisions of article 1 of the said plan of evacuation, that on October 21, 1922, there will be installed a provisional government of the Dominican, republic fbr the purpose' of promulgate ing legislation to regulate tho holding of elections, to provide for the reorganization of tho provincial and municipal governments, and to enable the Dominican people to make such amend ments to the constitution as they may deem appropriate, and hold general elections without the Intervention ot military government; and this provisional government will order such further powers and duties as are speci fied in the plan of evacuation. "The provisional government of the Dominican republic will assume, from trie dato of its installation, administra tive powers to carry out freely the aforesaid purposes; and the said provisional government from that date will alone be responsible for its acts." The American military government has been in the Dominican rcpublio for seven years, marines first landing because of disorders. N.

J. RULE BARS VOTE OF W00DR0W: WILSON TRENTON, N. Oct. 20. Decision by the Mercer county board of electors to enforce the New Jersey election law of 1920, which provides that a voter must cast his ballot in the district "in which he actually resides and, not elsewhere," probably will deprive former President Woodrow, Wilson of his voting privilege in New Jersey this year.

Mr. Wilson formerly lived in Princeton, which is part of county, and voted in the college town while he was presidents of the United States. He cannot Vote in the district of Columbia, he now lives, and the ruling made yesterday bars him from voting here, according to the view of local officials. Mr. Wilson's registration has not been deceived and he has until October 24 to make application to vote.

YARD ENGINE PUSHES CAR INTO FREIGHT HOUSE END When a yard engine pushed a wooden box car into the southern end of the new brick freight station at Tenth alley and Eleventh, street, at, 11:45 o'clock last night, practically the whole Eleventh street end of the building was wrecked, the car coming to rest nearly on the Eleventh street sidewalk. box car sustained little dam age other than to the one end. A section of the brick wall three feet square near the foundation of the freight station fell out and the whole southern corner was bent sharply outward from the top of the second story to the fountain, with windows all smashed out of plumb. Practically the whole end of the building will have to be reconstructed and the damage will amount to hundreds of dollars. AUTO RUN IS FEATURE TODAY Hotel Men and Guests Go to Loretto and Johnstown Banquet Tonight Today's rrogram for the hotel men of Pennsylvania and their guests, who are here to attend the annual convention of the association, will begin at 9 o'clock this morning under the personal direction of George D.

Worthington, managing director of the Penn-Alto hotel, and chairman of the local committee of arrangements. Mr. "Worthington will be master of ceremonies In connection with a splendid auto ride that has been planned by tH local committee. Hotelmen, their wires and friends will enter outos at the Penn-Alto hotel and tha caravan-TviU proceed up the mountains to the beautiful Loretto home of Charles M. Schwab, one of the most charming show places in America, where the visitors will be accorded the privilege of inspecting the grounds.

Will ro To Johnstowa. From Loretto the party will proceed over the mountain to Johnstown through one of the most picturesque sections of the Allegheny mountains where a complimentary luncheon will be tendered by the hotels of the Flood City at the Capital hotel. The'luncheon wili be served under the personal direction of Proprietor Fred Von Sholer, of the Capital 'hotel, assisted by the hotelmen of the city. After the luncheon Frederick Von Sholer, the phenomenal musical prodigy and son of I'roprietor Von Sholer, will render a piano recital classical and popular. Chairman Worthington will then escort the parly through the famous Cresson-section to Altoona in time to dress for the annual banquet at the Penn-Alto at 6:30 o'clock this evening.

Golf at Blairniont. i While those who do desire are participating in the auto run to Johnstown, golf piloted by Paul Schenk; of the Colonial hotel, Altoona. will enjoy the" game on the splendid links of the Blairmont Country club, where they can play to their content and where a complimentary luncheon will be served to the golfers at the club houset At the banquet this evening L. Fred Ktooz will act as toast master and the following will Dr. J.

Hon. John J. Haberstroh, M. W. Newton, J.

Miller Frazier, John McGlynn, Col. Charles Dufty, who- may return from Williamsport for the banquet, he having been cailed home yesterday by the serions illness of a member of the family; Charles 'Wood, Thomas D. Green and George- D. Worthington. Dancing in the Logan ball room will foilowr the banquet, at which the Al-H toorta Chamber Of Commerce will be host ALT00W YOUNG WOMEN GRADUATE AS NURSES Xine young ladies, student nurses at the J.

Elair Memorial" hospital at Huntingdon, received their diplomas at the ninth animal commencement of the training school last night The address of the occasion was made by Dr. Fred W. Hixon, president of Allegheny college at Meadville. and the diplomas were presented by Judge Thomas F. Bailey, the president of the board of trustees of the hospital.

The class roll included the following students: Misses Ruth Snyder and Miriam Irvin. of Altoon; Emma Zimmerman, of South Williamsport: Mary Smith and Blanche McDevitt. of Huntingdon: Mary Siever. of Mapleton, and Valra Mclntyre, of Three Springs. "TWIXS" MOTHER DISCHARGED.

t'Bv The Associated Press) HAMMOND, Oct. 20. Mrs. Hazel McNally. acused by her of murdering twin babies he claims were, born to her last December, was discharged at the close of a preliminary hearing today.

Mrs. McNally had contended that babies wvr not born but that she paraded dolls lefor the neighbors to satisfy her husband's ambition to be known aS a father. PRICES TO STAT HIGH (By The Associated Press! BOSTON. Oct 20. -r-The Harvard committee on economic research has no expectation of a drop in prices to the pre-war level during the next ten years.

Prof, Charles J. Bulluck. chair- i man of the committee, said in an ad-1 dress at the Harvard club tonight at the- first session of a national- conference of subscriber to the Harvard economic service. 1 VJH I Ida, uui iwavusu, served witn the marine corps in. tne Philinoines and was with the party of marines that landed at Vera Crux in 113 rtnrinsr the Mexican trouble.

During the World War he served wflh rite command on tne oatuesnip Arizona for the greater part of the war, but was stationed on several other ships for brief periods. Born Roaring Spring He is a son of David S. Brumbaugh and Fannie Louise Cowen Brumbaugh, of Roaring Spring, and was born there, where his early life was spent. He was graduated from Gettysburg college in the class of 1907." While in the school he was one of the star athletes, being one of the best football men ever turned out by the institution. The bodv will be brought to Altoona for burial.

Funeral announcements will be made later, pending the time of the arrival of the body, which will be brought-here escorted by officers of the naval air station. LOADED WAGON CRUSHES CHILD Richard Davis, Dies From Injuries on Way to Hospital R'cliard Davis, aged 8, of 93S Allegheny street, met almost instant death at 12 o'clock yesterday, when he was run' over by a coal wagon on Twenty-ninth "street, between Oak and Whlnut avenues, while on the way home from his studies at the Curt in school. The boy died while being taken to the Jler-cy hospital. The lad, accompanied by several others, was crossing the street at thenime and oassed from behind a truck which was traveling in the opposite direction to tne loaaea coai wagon, me iavis ouy steDDing into the oath of the horses. The boy was knocked down by one of the horses, the wagon passing over his body.

A passing automobile stopped ana tne boy was lifted into it and started to the hospital, the driver of the wagon continuing onward without checking his horses and being lost track of in the excitement. He has not yet maue a wport of the accident to the police, which is required by city ordinance, and the ponce believe It may be possible the driver never knew the accident had happened. Richard Davis was a son ot John U.N and Hazel Davis and was born the city eight years ago this month. He was ah unusually intelligent child and well advanced in his studies at the Curtin school. He is survived by the parents and one Roger; aged 2.

The father is employed at East Juniata. Funeral arrangements had not been completed last night EYE WITNESS TO DOUBLE JERSEY MURDER IS SOUGHT NEW BRUNSWICK, X. Oh the heels of unconfirmed reports that the grand jury ot Somerset county today returned an indictment in the Hall-Mills murder mystery, the investigation was given a sensational twist tonigh" when it was oflicially learned that an eve witness to double shooting. a woman of reputable character in New Brunswick, has been discovered. The interjection of the new phase in tho already greatly -Complicated case was said to have been responsible for sudden turn today in the activity of Prosecutor Azariah Beckman.

who appeared before the grand jury nances of his own personal experiences in the conduct of the Carlisle at Carlisle and said that what had been followed out in his own hotel could just as weil be felluwed out by (Continued on Page Six.).