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New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
"MIDDIE' DIES IN RANKS.
S. ". Battle Drops from Heart
Disease at Dinner Formation.

Annapolis Md, Feb. 19.-Midshipman Samuel
Westray Battle, of the second class at the Naval
Academy, a son of Surgeon Samuel W. Battle.
U. s. N. 0etired) of Asheville. N c., dropped
dead as the midshipmen were called TO dinner
formation to-day. Battle had just taken his
place as third petty officer of the I'd BattaIion's
Ninth Company when he was stricken with
heart disease. He dead when picked up By
his mates.
Midshipman Battle entered the academy in
August, 1902, from Asheville. and was twenty
one years old He was popular with his class and
schOOlmates. and stood we'll in his studies He
was an oarsman, and pulled stroke in last years
varsity eight at the academy, but did be-
come candidate for the crew this season. He
also member of the academy hop commit
tee, and was prominent socially. No arrange
ments have been made yet for the funeral
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
MURDER ON SOUND BOAT.
III. III. Rogers's Former Engineer
KiILed-No Cleo to CuIprit.

Providence r. l.. Feb. 19.-John A Hart, an en-
gineer employed last summer on H. H. Rogerss
steam yacht, the Vixen. was murdered the Joy
Line steamer Larchmont while a passenger from
NeW-York to this city last night. The murder was
not discovered until this afternoon, when after all
the other passengers had left the steamer the
stewards, in making their rounds found Hart's
stateroom still occupied and the door locked.
The door forced and the body found
in the upper berth with bullet wound in the neck
under the left cheek bone. a blanket had been
undergarments. but the outside clothing of the
man missing from the No weapon
found In the stateroom. while a watch and chain,
a ring and a considerable sum of money which
the dead man known to have possessed had
been taken
The case was reported TO the police here. and
Medical Examiner Jay Perkins later held autop-
sy finding that the man murdered, and the
motive probably robbery, He said the wound could
not have been self-nhicted. He believed death had
been instantaneous.
rlediately on the landing of the boat here noon
and had good start before the body discovered
They are trying tonight to find who is said
have acted strangely on the boat, and to have
attracted the attention of several of the crew by
his nervous behavior and his repeated inquiries as
to whether the boat would reach this city in time
for him to catch the 1870! train for Boston.
Hart was twenty-five years old and the son
OF Iorin p. Hart Of this city He on his way
TO visit his father. He a native of this State
Since last November he had been employed
fireman the Pratt Astral Oil Companys tug No.
larly and made frequent trips TO this city. So far
as known he not acquainted with any OF his
fellow passengers. No disturbance was heard
hoard the boat In the night, and nothing OF the
orc mary attracted the attention of the crew.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
TRY TO BURN HIN ALIVE.
Remarkable Charge of Cruelty Made
against Fire Men.

Max snjtz. OF No 5s3 East 135th-st., told TO the
rosioe Of the Morrisania station a story Of great
cruelty Yesterday. Sptz who is car cleaner, en-
Moved by the Central Hudson Railroad Company IN
the Yards at l54th-st that on THURSDAY aIter
he Rad quarrel with a fellow-employee' nFe men
TED mis- hands poured five gallons OF kerosene OIL
over his clothing and showed him over I0ree
FIRE until his clothing ignited
Suffering the most excruciating pain, Spltz says
he ran from the place and rolled hinsef IN inc
snov- ,.rfil the flames were out
Detectives Bissert and Tomkins. Of the Morrlsania
station yesterday arrested Henry Reisenheiser' OF
10 eo5 Robbins-ave, watchman in the round
house
Or. Barrerr. of Lebanon Hospital. responded 10 a
call for ar ambulance. and found Spltz suheiihs
from terrible burns the face arms. iee' an"
abdomen. He was taken to the hospital.
spitz says he called on the men to oesist "heii
they put him over the fire. but they helo NM Gloss
to the flames until at last the fire communicated
- his clothing In a second. he says, ne was
Tilar Of hame He remembers running out OF the
roundhouse and falling in the snow IN wnich ne
recalls rolling about.
Hher, later. ne recovered his senses. ne was SUI
fering great agony. Going to a saloon at l4Sth-sI
and HorIis-ave he started drinking, with view
70 Forgetting his awful condition. Yesterday morn
iag he felt a return Of his sunerings and he pro-
eeeoed 10 The Morrisana station.
Kelsenheiser was lodged in a cell on Spitzs
charge of assault. The prisoner denied every de-
tail Of the case told by Sptz. and said the man
vas = u in the Toundhouse the day in question
lanid on any employe at any time far as he.
-'slsenhesef, IS aware
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
J. p. MORGAN GIVES $1,000.
c. II. Mackay Makes Like COntribu-
ton to School athletic League.

]. Pierpont Morgan and Clarence H. Mackay
have made liberal gifts to the Public School Ath-
letic League recently. Both have sent checks for
81 600 to S. r. Guggenheim. treasurer of the
lea que. but requested that their gifts be kept
secret 1t is said that the funds of the schOolboy
organization with its more than one hundred
thousand members, have been greatly increased
recently by generous contributions from the
public spirited men of this city.
The movement of the influential men directing
the affairs of the league toward acquiring ads
ouate athletic grounds is reported taking
definite shape. so that a successful outcome is
expected before long.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
TENS IN THE OIL FIGHT.
A State Refinery Plan Proposed #
Pine Line Bill Fails.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBuxE.l

Dallas Tex, Feb I9.-The Texas Legislature
may pass oil refinery bill similar 10 that just
passec in Kansas. The Decker Pipe Line bill
now under consideration in the State legislature
q Austin. seeks 70 protect independent pro-
e1eers from injustice. which they declare is be-
s praetised by the Standard Oil Company,
"llch controls pipe lines and renneries In Texas
~ conference in Austin last night friends
- NE Decker bill decided IL the measure shall
- defeated they wiII then seek to pass a State
irllAery and pipe line bill similar 10 the Kansas
80 Another conference along similar lines
- N Dallas to-day, at which Senator Nc
Co1',ss,,. Chairman Murry OF the House Finance
q. s.o'iihittee and Representative Nelms Of Trim
a.. - Iopniy. ere present. Much sympathy was
~A-iessed FOR the State refinery idea
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
JACOB SCHAEFER BADLY HURT.
Injuries to Hand Through Fall May Stop
His Billiard Playing
[nY rELEGRAPH 10 THE rRIRrNE.l ]

Pittsburg Feb. 19-As Jacob Schaefer The
Wizard" was rushing for train tonight he
perhaps put out billiards forever through fall
on the ice Mr. Schaefer broke the little finger Of
his right hand and cut long cash across the
heart of his hand which required six stitches. The
physician who treated the hand gave II his
opinion that it would be many months before
Schaefer would able again.
Schaefer suffered great pain as he took the train
for Chicago with Mrs. Schaefer tonight
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
SKATING CAUSES DEATH.
Youth Had Heart Disease -Erer-
ton Brought on attack.

Alexander ]. De fIaan. twenty years old of No
237 East 11th-st., returned home yesterday from
a skating trip and complained of feeling pains
a bout the heart His condition became alarming
and DR. Watson, of No. 100 2d-ave. was sent for.
He died soon after the doctor reached the house
Heart disease given the cause of death.
superfnduced by exertion while skating
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
TO INVADE GUATEMALA
Rep0rt That 1000 ReUOlutiOnists
Are Ready IN MericO.

san Francisco. Feb. 19.-The steamer Dende-
rah. from Hamburg via Central American ports
brings a report that a revolution in Guatemala
is likely in the near future At Tapachula
Mex close TO the Guatemaan border. part of
the revolutionary army is said to be awaiting
developments. On big coffee plantation at
Tapachula there are 2.o0O men. Ostensibly labor
ers but in reality soldiers. we'll armed and
drilled, and ready at moments notice to march
into Guatemala and take the field against Ca
hrnr
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
TURKS BURN WOMEN.
atrocities Committed after Fight
zCith BuLgdfianS.

salonica, Feb. 19-In a fight between Bulga-
rians and Turks at the village OF Kuklitch, near
struuitza. on February 16. the Bulgarans lost
t,vantv men killed or wounded. The Turks sub
seouently burned the village
A commission of inquiry sent TO the spot from
.hts c,ty discovered in the ruins of the village
The cbarred bodies of fourteen women and sew
araI children.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
MOUNTAIN OF CINNABAR SOLD.
Price Was 81, ,0OO-Alaskan One Said to
Yield 55 Per Cent of Mercury.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TnIBuxE.l

Milwaukee Feb. 19-John T. Keegan. Of Lead
ville Col, has purchased from Fl. J. Dieter, of this
city a mountain said 10 be of pure cinnabar. In
Alaska, for 81 100000, The mountain has been
mined to a depth of 400 feet, and the cinnahar so
far found is said to yield 55 per cent of mercury.
cent
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
wAsHlNeToN's BIRTHDAY SPECIAL.

From Atlantic city vie Pennsylvania r. r. Feb
ruary 22nd leave Atlantic City $50 r. M. with
parlor cars. dinlng-car and coaches for New York.
stopping al Trenton, New Brunswick Elizabeth
and Newark Fast schedule, Through trains TO
Atlantic city leave New York weekdays 955 A. NJ,
rs E. 81. Sundays 3.b5 A. M.-Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
Or. HARPER TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.

Chicago. Feb. l9.-President Harper of the Uni
versity OF Chicago taken TO the Presbyterian
Hospital to-day, where ne will be prepared FOR
the operation next Wednesday According to the
statement OF the patients physicians tonight. DR.
Harper's condition remains unchanged.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
1He TIME TO GO TO WASHINGTON

via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad tour leaving New York
Tuesday, February 2l. Round trip rate and al
enas@arv expenses for three days. t2 and 81 So
aaccerdIng TO hotel selected. Consult c. Studs.
= p A. No. 2s3 5th Ave, New fork.-AdVt
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
WHY NOT SEE WASHINGTON

while the weather is pleasant there? Penusyl-
vania Railroad Tour February 2i $500 a4s
covers all expenses for three days Details from C.
Studs. E. p. A. No. 263 5th-ave.. New fork-Advt
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
OPENING OF ATLANTIC ciTY's SPRING
SEASON, WAsHINGToN's BIRTHDAY.

Through fast trains tc Atlantic city via Penn
sylvania r. r. leave New York $50 A. M. and 2-55
+. NJ. weekdays. Z55 a. NJ. Sundays Special train
returning leaves Atlantic City February 22nd az
-AdVt
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
M. JusseRAN0 AT WHITE HOUSE.

washington. Feb 1s.-M Jusserand. the French
Ambassado-. made long call at the White House
tonight RE said his visit to the President was
simply social one.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20
QUICKEST LINE TO CLEVELAND.

Leave New York s:s2 p. m. arrive Cleveland T:1J
next morning Cincinnati $50 y. M. Indianapolis 500
D. m. ST. Louis s:45 p m. by New York Central
Fine Service. No excess rare.-Adyt
New-York tribune., 1905-02-20

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New-York tribune., 1905-02-20

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The Washington times., 1905-08-11
RIDLEY JEWELS HAVE
NOT BEEN HEARD FROM
Matter Still a Mystery Despite Eff
forts of Detectives to Locate
the Gems.

Although the detectives have been
working hard to recover the jewels
which mysteriously disappeared last
Wednesday from the home of Mrs c.
". Ridley. living at 2032 Sixteenth
street northwest. their efforts 10 date
have been without avail Detectives
I=arham and O'Brten. of the Central Of
fee. are working on the case.
Captain Boardman said this morning:
Il don't think that the jewels were
stolen, but were mislaid. II they had
teen stolen the thief would certainly
have taken SIS in cash which was in
the box at the time"
Among the missing jewels were dta-
rond pin valued at $3.50; a brooch, at
$40 diamond solitaire ring, at $50, ii
pair of earrings. at 800; a gold ring, at
ST. and an initial pin valued at $50.
The Washington times., 1905-08-11
Negler Explorer Soon to
Become a Benedict.
ENGAGEMENT KEPT SECRET
Bride-to-Be Said to Be a Beautiful
Girl and Quite Accom-
pIished.
Explorer 7 iaLa's Tale
Of HIS Trip North

The rescue was most timely. BY
my order the America wintered
in Neplitz bay, where. early in the
winter of l903-4 the ship was
crushed in the ice and became
a total loss, together with big
quantities of coal and provisions.
Supplies and stores left at Franz
Josef Land by various relief par
ties saved Us very serious priva-
tions.
Three attempts TO reach high
latitude failed. The scientific
work. however. as planned, was
successfully carried out by Will
liam J. Peters, of the United States
Geological Survey.
Our rescue was due to the splen-
did efforts of William S. Champ
(secretary of the late William
. Ziegler). commanding the relief
expedition, who, owing to the ter
rible weather, failed to reach US
last year. and to the untiring zeal
of Captain Kjeldsen and his Nor
wegian officers and crew. who for
six weeks persistently forced their
way through solid foes of ice and
finally reached Us.
An abundance of stores had been
left in the Franz Josef archipelago
by the expedition commanded by
the Duke of Abruzzi, and the
Andre relief expedition, so that we
did not suffer serious difficulties on
that score.-EXPLORER FIALA.
The Washington times., 1905-08-11
Groce1s show AppEeciation.
DEATH RECORD.

Brown. Brown, Annie is'' N. T. % 900 Florida ave.
Brown Irene ,. 1881 c st Sc.
Calhoun. William H, 70, Il05 st NV.
Carter Fred w. % months. % o st. NV
Devine. Mary, 81. Sibley Hospital.
Giddngs Carrie D, 7. Takoma Park
Harte. Mary K. Is, I115 AZ st.
Jackson, Theodore, s months. 2Z2 ~ st. sw.
Kyle, Carrie Y. months. 615 L st.
Ki1wei. James. l. Providence Hospital
Murray, George n. IS. 1900 l4th ST. NV.
MeNaiIy.- Charles 70, -Wasn-n asylum Hosp
Reeve, Horace NJ. SO. 1928 10Th st. NV.
Robinson Georgiana /. 1888 Aliens CT. sw.
Thousa sson, Mamie E, t. 1871 I st. ne.
Williams. Mary T. ,. 1916 80 ST sw-
The Washington times., 1905-08-11

NEW YORK, Aug. u.-When Anthony
Fiala, an Arctic explorer. sailed at the
head of the second Ziegier expedition in
search OF the north pole. TWO years
ago, Miss Clare Puryear, of Nashville.
stood on the pier in the North river
and waved farewell to him.
With the reception OF the message
from Mr.. FiaIa yesterday after he had
Eeen lost Tor Two years IN the ice Of the
arctic regions. that he had returned in
good heaItil, came the announcement
from his family. in Brooklyn, of his en-
gagement TO Miss PuryeaT-
Will Wed Southern Girl.
AS soon as he returns to America he
viii wed the beautiful Southern girl
and will add a romantic chapter 70 his
evcutful career. The secret of this en-
gagement has been well guarded, only
the members of his family knowing
anything about It.
For eight years he had wooed the girl.
ant il was not until the day he started
OF his per1lous trip that she promised
l. wait for him until his return. She
dtd not demand that he discover the
Forth pole, but she would not go with
BIN nor would she listen 10 his sugges-
ton 10 delay the trip.
eight years ago.
with Troop {. of Brooklyn, of which
he was a member, Air fiala had gone
TO Nashville 10 attend a reception given
at the Tennessee Exposition in honor Of
New York state October IL was
Brooklyn day, and representatives Of
the military organizations and associa-
lions Of that borough were present.
The militiamen in their dapper dress
were popular with the Southern girls.
hIr. Fiala met Miss Puryear at The bail
given on the evening Of Brooklyn day
and at once became her ardent suttor.
His attentions 10 her were marked.
Said No at First.
Just before he went with the Baldwin
expedition IN 1901 in search OF the north
pole he visited her in the South and
asked il she would become his wife
when he returned. The charming
Sa,fb ~, beauty said No" but said IL
IN such a way that re was cheered
through those Ions months he was lost
on the first trip in the Arctic region
AS soon as ne returned 10 this coun-
try Mr. Fiala sought the young woman
The Washington times., 1905-08-11
MRS. BUSH, 70 YEARS OLD,
KNOCKED DOWN BY WAGON

While crossing Massachusetts, avenue
at Fourth street northeast. yesterday
afternoon. Mrs E A Bush. seventy
years OF age, was run into and knocked
down by an ash cart driven by VIII
liam Jackson. Her left leg was severely
injured. and she was carried to the Cas-
ualty Hospital. Later she was removed
10 her home at 20 II street northeast,
where she was reported 70 be resting
easily this morning,
During the confusion Of the arrival
OF the ambulance. Jackson. The driver
Of the cart. disappeared, and although
the police nave been looking for him, he
has not yet been found
The Washington times., 1905-08-11

VINO had become school teacher. and
renewed his suit 1t was not long be-
fore he was asked by William Ziegier
If he would head a new expedition TO
the north pole. Young Mr.. Fiaia vol
unteeTed instantly and asked Miss Pur-
year # she would become his wife be
fore he sailed. Still she refused, but
just before be started she made him
the promise that when he returned,
whether his trip was crowned with sue
cess or not, she would be his wife She
came TO New York city to see him sail.
After he had sailed from TTondhjen,
Norway the last port touched, he me- a
tramp whaler and dispatched letter 10
his sweethea That was on July u
1903. From that Gay until yesterday she
did not know whether her hanCc had
whether he would some day come back
TO her Yesterday she learned that he
was coming to ask Eer 10 keep her
rrnfrftSn
The Washington times., 1905-08-11
MISSES MYERS CARE FOR
FALLEN STORES EMPLOYEES

ALBANY, n. Y, Aug u.-Several vic
tins of the collapsed building of John G.
Myers store are being buried today, and
all Albany is in mourning. The TWO
daughters of John G. Myers. founder, of
the business. have asked that public
benefit subscription be discontinued de-
claring that they personally will care
for all employees and their families.
The Washington times., 1905-08-11
Expected by September 1.

Announcement was made at the Office
Of the late William Ziegler, in this city
that the members Of the Fiala party
who have been rescued viii be brought
back TO this country and sent TO their
homes. When that has been done the
attempts Of Mr.. ZtegleT 10 reach the
pole will be declared az an end, as the
representatives of his estate have no de
sire 10 continue the work Of Arctic eX-
ploTatiOn.
TT Is not at all likely that another eX-
peditton will be sent out" saId a reDTe-
sentative of the ZiegIer estate yesterday.
I've received a brief cable notifying
US that all OF the Fiala party. with the
exception of one man, had been rescued.
We expect Mr. Champ and the others
back here by September J. or earlier;
The expedition Will be disbanded and
the incident will be CLOSED"
The Washington times., 1905-08-11
Mrs. Fiala Hears From Son.

The following cablegram was received
Yesterday forenoon at the home of Mrs.
Amelia ]. F'iaIa. the explorers mother,
at No. GS5 Cumberland street. Brooklyn.
dated a Honningsvaag Norway;
Have returned in good health. All
we'll With love. ANTHONY.
Mrs. Fiala was at the home of her
daughter, Mrs, J. G. Koch. al No. IL
Remseu street, when tue cablegraE1- 2 r
rived and II vas opened by her Younger
son. He called TO his sister and after
he had read the message to her both
wept with joy. 1t was several hours
later when the son went to Mrs. Koch :
home and told his mother the news. Mrs.
Fiala was overcome and for several
I1linutes could not sneak
The Washington times., 1905-08-11
THOUSANDS ATE
JUICY SAUSAGE
String After String Disap-
peared at Barbecue.
WERE GUESTSAT LOEFFLER'S
Twelve Hundred Pound Steer Slaugh-
tered and Roasted 10 Appease
Many ApPetites.

a. Loeff4er did the honors for nearly
200o people at the third annual barbecue
given to the Retail Grocers' Association
Of this city. The affair took place last
night. on the lawn OF the Brigntwood
avenue home of Andreas Loeffier, and
although it rained at frequent intervals.
it did not interfere with the festivities,
for which a 1,2o0-pound bullock furnished
the NEST snort
The guests of honor were the mem
bers of tie Retail Grocers' Protective
Association and their families. In ad-
ditiOn, there were present seventy-two
members of the Business Mems 3 Associa-
ton. about hundred men and their
families. not members of the assocta-
tions. and representatives from nearly
every department in the Government
service Major Richard Sylvester, Super
intendent of Police; Rudolph Forster,
assistant secre- lry at the White House.
and many prominent members of the
Ear Association. with their families
partook of the hospitality of the Loefler
family
The "Chief Chef
Charles A NJ Loefier was the chief
chef" Of the occasion. Under his su-
pervision the 1aO0-pound steer was
roasted on the immense iron spit. The
cooking was done in the open air and
was watched by hundreds. The roast
was put over the charcoal fire at /
O'Clock In the afternoon and by 8
O'Clock was in condition 10 be handed
out TO the assembled multitude.
Expert cooks were al the griddles in
the yard. and string after string of
LOeffier sausage was Drowned, to be
handed over 10 the guests. One hundred
and fifty dozens of rolls and 200 loaves
OF bread We're used in making sand
WIches.
Some Other Refreshments.
Near the enclosure where the beef was
cooked were stands with supplies of
ice cream. cake coffee, and liquid re-
freslment Over seventy-five gallons
of ice cream We're dispensed.
TO aid in the entertainment number
OF eololed men stood upon high stand
and engaged in a pie-eating contest.
During the festivities the band from
the Soldiers Home dispensed music.
When the affair was at It's height II
began 10 rain and there was at once a
stampede for shelter.
Groce1s Show Appreciation.
To end the evening in a fitting man
ner, Mrs. Andreas LoefieT was present
ed with a handsome set OF French china
by the Retail Grocers' Association. The
presentation address by P. 3. Otterbach.
the president Of the association, who
made a short and appropriate speech.
was replied 10 In q betittipg manner by
Mrs. Loeffier.
Tne committees in charge OF the fes-
tivities are follows:
Receptfou-I7enry I. Afeader, chairman;
w r GUIDE. vice president OF the com
pany; Thomas Z. farrell. secretary; E.
c. Loefffer and Andrew d. Loef1er, jr.
directors; J F. Schneider. and F. w
Kah1ert. vice presidents; J. T. White.
treasurer; Charles J. MagilI, secretary,
and Harrison Hunter. assistant secre-
taTy.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-17

ey, of Crow Hills, and "Slider" Avery,
of White Creek, talked of nothing but
the inaugural ball and this, according
to the Chicago newspaper man, IS
what they had to say:
"Talk about dressing! We do some
dog in clothes in Broken Timber, out
we were laid out cold at the ball" said
Humphrey.
"We gets into the ball and the first
thing we see was a stunning woman
cavorting across the foorwith a fellow
in a swell uniform. But the girl
didn't appear to have any clothes on
she looked cold and lost. Long
Thompson turned his head away n
blushed, something he hasn't done
since he was a calf on the range OF
life. He whispers to us, especially to
Slider Avery, who was staring until
his eyes began to bulge:
"'For Gods sake, fellers, don't look!
That poor heifer's broke loose without
knowing how she looks. Give her a
chance to duck"
$50 we all shut our eyes but Avery
he never was respectable, anyway.
After a time when it got tiresome, we
opens our eyes, and there's a hundred
or more women skating around, dress
ed like the irst-nothing on but a Ia
riat and a saddle blanket.
I'm going to bed says Maxey, for
if l wei talk in my sleep after / get
home, and my old women gets on to
what sinful things I've seen here, it's
all day.
$50 we backed out, rejoicing that we
don't have to live in a country where
clothes are so scarce. Otherwise we
had a bully time.
"Teddy's all right. We're going to
send him a horse this spring thatll
beat anything Washington v saw"