New York, March 15.--Following a five days' siege of pnenmonia, Authur Beane of the Harvard class of 1911 died here this afternoon.

Mr. Beane was general manager of the Slatersville Finishing Company of Slatersville, R. I., and a director of the Kendall Mills, but in spite of his business affiliations, a large part of his time has been spent for many years in University affairs. From 1911 to 1918 he held the position of graduate-secretary of Phillips Brooks House. He then became a member of the corporations committee of that organization, a post which he held until his death.

His interest in University athletics has always been great. A member of the crew squad while in college, after graduating he took part in crew affairs and at one time was an assistant coach. He also coached the Freshman crew. In football as well, he often took a prominent part in rallies. Many will recall his speech on the eve of the Yale game last fall.

Mr. W. I. Tibbetts '17, Secretary of the Phillips Brooks House and a former follow-worker with Arthur Beane, in speaking of his death last night declared. "In the death of Arthur Beane, the University and the Phillips Brooks House have lost a faithful friend, a tireless worker, and a wise councillor. In his undergraduate days, and in his seven years at the Phillips Brooks House, the influence of his dominant personality and rugged Christian character was felt by hosts of students who look back upon him as one of the greatest influences for good in the University.

"Since leaving the University, he has continued his interest in undergraduate life and has been a friend in need to countless students. His passing is an irreparable loss."