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THEy TITUSVTT,T:E HERALD.
8EMLWEEKLY EDITION—PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
FORTY-FIRST YEAR.
TITUSVILLE, PA.. JaNLAIM  3i. 1902.
VOLUME XLL NO. J 81
THE BIDDLE BROTHERS
BREAK JAIL AT PITTSBURG.
Assisted by the Warden's Wife, They Overpower
the Guards and Make Good Their
Escape—A Sensational Affair.
PITTSBURG, Jan. SO.—Edward aad
John Biddle, awaiting execution ia the
eounty Jail for tha murder of Grocer
Thou. D. Kahney, of Mt Washington,
overpowered' the guards at 4 o'clock
tbia morning and escaped. Both prisoners bad beea provided with saws,
with which they cat the bars ln their
cells and were ready at any moment
to make an opening sufficiently large
ss pose through.
The prisoners occupied adjoining
sells, on tbe second range. They had
■ evidently been preparing for escape for
some time, and bad assistance trom the
outside, as both men were armed with
revolvers.
Shortly before 4 o'clook one of the
.Biddies called to James McCeary, who
had charge of the outside gates, and
asked for some cramp medicine in a
hurry, saying his brotber was dangerously sick. McGeary hastened to the
oell whea John Biddle sprang through
"the opening ln the cell and, seizing
the guard around' the waist, hurled bim
over the railing to the stone iloor beneath, a distance of sixteen teet
Edward Biddle joined his brother
Immediately, and both, with drawn re-
' volvers, hurried to tbe first floor, where
, thev met Guard Reynolds and shot
him. There Were but three men on
dutv and the third was on one of the
appcr ranges. Hn was ordered down at
tho point of the revolvers, and tbe
throe guards < were put Into the
dungeon. Tbe keys wero taken from
Keener McGeary, und the two dosptr-
ato nrisoner had a clear field. The
only persons who witnessed tine escape.
were prisoners, who could not interfere to give an alarm.
The Biddies went to a wardrobe
wh'^re tho guards kept their clothing,
and each put on a new suit Thev
then unlocked the outside gate and
passed out into Ross street.
The escape was not discovered until
.the daylight guards came on duty at
6 o'clock. They were informed by
prisoners where the night guards had
been put, and they were soon released
' from the dungeon and sent to the
Homeopathic hospital.
The two injured guards will probably
recover. The bullet wound sustained
by Reynolds is not regarded as dangerous. The physicians have not been
able tp ascertain as yet the lull extent of McUeary's wounds. His bead
is badly contused, but there are no
signs that his skull was fractured by
the sixteen-foot fall.
The escape of the Biddies bas been
explained. Warden Peter K. soffel has
' authorized its publication. It ie the allegation that his wife is responsible for
the. furnishing of the revolvers and
sa ws to the Biddies, which enahied
tbem to escape.
In her infatuation for the handsome
desperado, Edward Biddle, It is aUeged
that She has left her husband and four
children, and it is supposed Is to meet
the escaped convicts at a place agreed
•upon.
Tlie story ot the matter is brief. Mrs.
8cffel was-the only person admitted to
the jail since last Sunday. Yesterday
afternoon she visited' them during the
warden's absence. Laat evening sbe
retired St 3 o'clook. She told her husband that she was going to visit a
Sister at McDonald.' Later, when the
details cf the escape became known, he
telephoned to McDonald and was informed that Mrs. Soffel was not tbere.
Warden Soffel Immediately mado a
frank confession of his suspicions.
District Attorney'John C. Haymaker
had a conference with Warden Soffel at
aoon, and tbe warden told him of his
.suspicions concerning Mrs. Soffel.
The warden has made Inquiries at
the hemes of all of his wife's relatives
and he has been unable to find any
trace of her. An investigation disclosed the fact that she had taken all
of her best clothes with her. The
.warden's overcoat is also missing.
R is reported that the Biddies took a
train at the Fourth avenue station of
thja' Pan Handle road, whieh is within
a block rf the jail, and left for the west
Warden Soffel is broken-hearted. He
Is completely unnerved and with difficulty could repress his tears.
It has been known for several weeks
that Mrs. Soffel was taking an interest Iu the Biddlea, and lt ls   said that
| She frequently tarnished them with
dainties outside of their usual prison
fare.
The county commissioners met thts
afternoon and offered a reward of |B,-
000 tor the capture of the murderers.
The prison board began an tnveetiga-
tion this afternoon and announced upon adjournment tonight.that Warden
Soffel, at his own request, had been
relieved from duty pending ths result
of the Investigation,
Deputy Warden Marshal was placed
ia charge temporarily. Nothing else
was given out
James Francis Burks and J. D. Watson, the attorneys who defended the
Biddies at their trial, and the former,'
of wbom was instrumental in securing
.their respite, have announced that
their connection with the case is end-
el, and Attorney Burke has telegraphed the governor that the application for a hearing before the pardon
board is withdrawn.
Tn to a tate hour tonight not the
slightest cine as to the whereabouts
of anv of the fugitives has been dies-
covered.
Fnr several months preceding fhe
Kahney murder, daring burglaries
were of almost nightly occurrence. The
police seemed powerless to prevent
them On tbe morning of April IS,
last, Mrs, Kahney was awakened by
burglars and called to her husband, a
cripple, who Was sleeping in an adjoining room with one of his children.
Aa he outered the door ot his wife's
room he was shot dead. The burglars
th<>n fled. A few bours later Detective
Patrick Fitzgerald and two officers
surprised the Riddle brothers at their
home, but before they were captured
Fitzgerald was killed and Edward Biddle, who shot him, was dangerously
wounded,
Walter Dorman, another of the gang,
and two women, Jessie Bodine and Jennie Seebors, were also arrested. Dorman turned states evidence and the
two Biddies were convicted of Kati-
ney's murder and sentenced to be
bunged. John on tho 14th of this month
and Edward On the 16th, but throe
days before the date set tor John's execution they were respited until Feb.
2!,ih and 27th by Governor Stone, so
that their cases oould gob efore the
pardon hoard at its coming meeting.
Dorman ls still in jail awaiting sentence.   The women were released.
PERMANENT  CENSUS  BUREAU.
Bill   to Provide   for One   Passed the
Houae Yesterday.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.—The house
todav passed the bill for the erection
of n permanent census bureau. The
friends nf the civil service law who
were opposed to making the employes
Of the bureau eligible for transfer or
retention were overwhelmingly defeated. By the terms of the bill ths
permanent organization will succeed
the present temporary organization July 1, <9o2, sad all employes on the rolls
unon the date ot tho passage ot the
act wiU become eligible for transfer,to
other departments or retention in the
permanent organization.
Postmasters Confirmed.
WASHINOTON, Jan. 80.—The senate today confirmed the following nominations. Postmasters, Pennsylvania
—H. F Hawkins, Beaver Falls; W. D.
Allison. West Newton; J. R. Zuck, Mt
Pleasant.. Oeorge Sowash, Irwin; P. B!.
Hannum, Christiana; William J.
.I^eahy. Falls Creek; J. B. Bobinson,
Jamestown.
Must Be Vaccinated.
NEW YOBK, Jan. 80.—Health Commissioner Lederel cent a letter to all
hotel proprietors In Greater New York
today advising them to have all of
their employes vaccinated". The letter
said this s*ep was advised "in -view ot
tho extensive prevalence ot smaUpox
la this and neighboring cities."
Pronounoed Absurd.
BEBLIN, Jan. 80.—The story originating in Vienna that Germany would
buy the Philippine Islands from the
t'nited' Statea and that the visit of
Prince Henry would precede the announcement of the sale, is pronounced
by German officials to bs absurd..
SCHLEY'8 BUSY DAY.
Makes delicious hot biscuit, rolls,
crusts, griddle cakes and muffins.
A cream of tartar powder, absolutely pure.
ROVAL SMUNO POWDER CO, MEW YORK.
Louisville Knight Templars Give the
Admiral a Warm Welcome.
I,OFISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 80 —Admiral
Schley, as the guest of the Knight
Templars, had Uttle opportunity to
rent today. From 10 o'clock la tho
morning, when he visited the girls'
high school, until hs left the Knight
Templar hall at midnight, every moment of the time was occupied. The
greater portion of fhe day was spent
among children and the admiral shook
hands with about 1,000 boys aad girls,
who expressed their pleasure by cheering their visitor and presenting him
with flowers.
The most enthusiastic demonstration
of Admiral Schley's visit took place
thin afternoon as he was leaving the
Pendennis olub la ths carriage wbich
was to take him to the Masonic Widows' and Orphans' horns. As he stepped Into the vehicle it was surrounded
by nundreds of cheering men. women
and children who hsd gathered in the
street for half an hour and who
pressed around him to shake bis hand.
The forward movement of the admiral's oarrlage and a platoon of mounted
police, who acted as a guard of honor,
finally got the admiral clear of the
crowd.
The day's program for the entertainment of the admiral consisted of a visit fo the girls' high school, followed
by a breakfast at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Heniy T. Jefferson; a trip to the
tobacco brakes, a luncheon at the Pen-
denrls olub and ia the afternoon a visit to the Masonic home aad the industrial scbool of reform.
The chief event, however, was the
Templars' reception and ball at the
Gait house tonight. Seven hundred
uniformed fcatghts and their ladies
Vere present and the ball room of the
hotel was elaborately decorated with
electrical designs, potted plants, flowers and festoons of evergreen.
The adm'ral and Mrs. Schley, the
former tn his Templar uniform, with
Grand Commander H. T. Jefferson, of
Kentucky, aad Mrs. Jefferson, surrounded by a committee of fifty-six
Knights, occupied a position on a dais
at one end of the room.
In front of a great rear admiral's
flag,' surmounted by an Immense American banner on which Schley's aamo
was formed by electric lights, while a
Ions Hue of Knights and their ladies
passed hy and shook the admiral's
hand.
i Following the reception came the
ball, which was opened with a grand
march led by Admiral Schley and Mrs.
Jefferson, and Mr. Jefferson and Mrs.
Schley.
REPEAL OP THE WAR TAX.
Chairman  Payne  Instructed to  Draw
the   BUI.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 80.—The ways
and means committee,   by unanimous
ipte. today (nsfiucteil Oliatnnan Fnj-nc
to .prenare a WH repealing all the war
revenue taxes except the tax on mixed
flour. The action taken was In the
'orm ot- a resolution to the effect that
the bill should provide for the repeal
of the remaining war taxes, to take effect an July 1, 1903, except that the
repbiil of the duty on tea should go Into effect Jan. 1,1908. The only division
ln wmimittea was on amendments proposed by Demooratio members. Representative Richardson, of Tennessee,
proposed as an amendment to put trust
made articles on the free list This
was defeated by a party vote as was
the amendment of Representative Rob-
orison, of Louisiana, to continue the
tax on "bucket shops." Representative Newlands, of Nevada, offered two
amendments, one excepting from the
rrppal the tax on petroleum and sugar
refineries, and another imposing a tax
of one-tenth of one per cent, on the
gross receipts ot any industrial corporation having receipts of $1,000,000
annually. Both amendments were defeated by party votes.
INSURRECTION"   INTERGRATION.
Pacification of the Philippines Near at
Hand.
MANILA, Jan. SI.—The general outlook for pacification ln the archipelago,
everywhere outside the Island of Samar, has never been more favorable*
that their cases could go before the
pino Insurreotion than at the present
time. The insurgents fiaVe been broken
up into small bands and are everywhere fleeing for shelter. They surrender dally, are captured or killed.
Tho policy of reconcentration and
the stern measure of-closing the ports
to commerce have accomplished everything expected of them. General Chaffee still hopes that hy the end of February the Island of Samar alone will
reu.aln not pacified.
PLEASANTVILLE PICKINGS.
Items of Interest  Prom Our  Hill-Top
Neighbors,
PLEASANTVILLE, Pa., Jan. 80.—
(Special.'-—The Democrats at their
caucus laat Tuesday evening made the
following nominations: Constable, G.
R. Watson; high constable, John Walbridge; council, Fred Burgwald, Sr.,
George West, L. A. Gillet; school directors, William Mitchell, Henry
Wege/ auditor, George K. Folwell;
judgp of election, James Dack; inspector of election, H. Picknick.
Mrs. Harry Hatch is visiting relatives at TownvUle.
Dr. and Mrs. Morley J. Beal lef yesterday for Freedom, Pa.
Ewrts Hive, L. O. T. M., will on next
Tuesday evening give a supper at
Union hall.
A local teachers' institute will be
held bere on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Pension tar a Meadville Man.
WASHINOTON, Jan. 30.—Pensions;
Charles A. Burnham, MeadviUe, $10.
The beat way to keep a servant girl
Is to try and discharge her.
THE NAVY COMMENT SIB-
M1TT£D TO PRESIDENT.
CHARGED THAT SCHLEY IGNORES
REAL CHARGES.
THK    QUESTION    OF    COMMAND,
To Whieh Ow Admiral's "mnssl Tries
to Shift Ground. Ii     et and
Answered
WASHINGTON, Jan. 80.—The comment df Judge Advocate General Lem-
ley and Solicitor Hanna upoa the appeal of Admiral Schley, as submitted
to the President by Secretary Long, Is
less tban a third as long as the appeal itself, a fact accounted for by the
comparatively fow quotations from the
court's testimony in the case of the
comment The commentators begin
With tbe statement that Admiral
Schlev and Lis counsel have shifted
their ground. They say the chief features of the case were "tbe retrograde
movement,1* "disobedience of orders,"
"inaccurate and misleading official reports," "failure to destroy vessels Of
the enemy lying within sight" and "Injustice to brother officers."
These matters are all grave. The
flrst was that the finest aggregation of
American naval vessels under one
command was, by Schley's direction,
turned about and headed for Key
West, more tban 709 miles distant,
when within twenty-two miles of Santiago, where the enemy's ships were.
The second was that Schley deliberately and knowingly disobeyed the secretary's order overtaking him in his
retrograde  movement.
The. third was that Schley's reason,
officially given, tae the retrograde
movement and disobedience of orders,
"Short of coal," was not true. The
truth was that for three days some of
the Spanish ships lay .within reach of
the flying squadron, and no sufficient
effort was made to destroy them.
The fifth involves the point of honor.
The commentators say:
"Upon all the above named features,
believed by us to he the most important, if aot the only really important
matters, into which the court mado Inquiry, the oonduct of Admiral Schley
was condemned by that most dis-
guished tribunal. Admiral Dewey and
Rear Admirals'Benham and Ramsey
united in their findings and opinion
upon all of these several points, and
they united also in tbe significant recommendation that no further proeeed-
be had ln view of the length of time
that has elapsed since the occurrence
of the events in the Santiago campaign
The commentators charge that Admiral Schley now Ignores all these
grave matters and bases his appeal
upon unimportant features of the case
as compared with the grave matters
above referred to, "upon which ther a
was not,- and tu tae race of the testimony, could aot have been any difference of opinion in the court"
The commentators say they recognize the fact that Admiral Schley
devoted by far the larger part
of his appeal to the question
of command and consequently give
that question a proportionate space in
their comment Tbey' declare that the
question ls between Sampson and
Schley, both alike Interested, and to
investigate it fairly both should be
heard. Such incidental testimony oa
this point as came before the conrt was
on Schley's side only and the doors
were entirely closed to Sampson. They
add:
"To determine an important question of this nature, under such conditions, is contrary to the underlying
principles of Anglo-Saxon justice.
Nevertheless, this is precisely what the
appeal asks the President to do."
It le admitted that the precept was
broad enough to have permitted the
oourt to go into this question, but lt ls
recalled tbat the judge advocate,
thnuch expressing a willingness to enter upon it, the court did not deem lt
necessary or proper to do so. The
judge advocate, they say, might have
shown that it was Admiral Samnson's
plan of night blockade tbat forced Cervera to come out In the daylight, and
Captain Clark ls quoted to support that
statement. They quote Admiral Schley
in his testimony to the effect that the
American shlps^charged "in accordance
to th» original plan to sink the enemy
in the channel" and that "that plan
failed because the enemy succeeded
reaPy tn passing the battle line.."
They ask why did the enemy succeed,
and declare "the Brooklyn, having
| abandoned her position on the left of
the Imp, thereby left an unguarded
opening along the western shore,
through which the Spanish fleet passed
our ships and attempted to escape."
The court's opinion ls quoted to the
effect that the Brooklyn lost distance
and'position by the "loop" and delayed
the Texas. To sustain their contention tbat Sampson was In command.
*.W cenfmentators quote passages from
Schley's report of July 6, 1898, as follows:
'Tho torpedo boat destroyers were
destroyed early ln the action but the
smoke was so dense in their direction
that I carnot say to which vessel or
vessels the credit belongs. Tbis, doubtless, was better seen from your flagship.'
"Tlie dense smoke of the combat
shut out from my view the Indiana
and Gloucester, but, as those vessels
were closer to your flagship, no doubt
their part in tbe conflict was under
your immediate observation."
They remark:
•Nobody has ever disputed (Jrant's
title to the viotory at Appomattox,
though then lying sick some miles from
the place of surrender, so far that it
was feared he could not be reached
Within til* perid ot armlsttcs. Though
Howard was senior officer present at
the capture or Savannah andBherman
abs»nt on one of Admiral Dahlgren's
gunboats, nobody had questioned Sher-
m.in'e tmmoxm report to Lincoln: *[
beg to present aa a Christmas gift,
the city of Savannah.'
"And as allowing Sehley'a own opinion of wbo was in command, they
quote this passage from the dispatch
of July 19,18U8, to ths secretary of tbs
navy: 'By some misunderstand ing the
newspaper accounts of July 8, have attributed Victory of July 4 almoet entirely to ma Victory was secured by
the forc« under tfie commander la
chief of the North Atlantic squadron,
and to him the honor is das."
Further they quote Schley's letter of
December 18, 1801, to Secretary Long,
justifying tiie "loop" on the expressed
ground that it waa made "in the execution of the standing order to cloae
in." It Is asked, "Bat If he was thea
himself ta command, how happens it
tbat he was executing the orders of
somebody else In command?"
Before tbe conrt of Inquiry every
prop to support the contention that
Commodore Schley did anything to
achieve the victory by Issuing orders
as commanding officer of the American
fleet, waa removed. The plain truth
was for the first time revealed that
"Commodore Schley did not exercise
command oa that day over any ship,
except to some extent his own flagship, the Brooklyn."
The comment at this point contains
a number of extracts from the testimony to sustain their contention.
"The weight of the testimony ls to
the effect that the commodore controlled the movements of his flagship,
the Brooklyn, well, with the exception
of the "loop." But lt also shows, not
negatively, hut affirmatively, aad beyond ouestion, that he did not oontrol
the operations of the fleet in general
on that day."
. OBITUARY.
Mrs. Matilda Newton.
Mrs. Matilda Newton, widow of the
late Chester W. Newton, died Thursday morning at 19 o'clock at the family horns, No. 81 North FrankUn
street, after a long illness of a complication of diseases. The end wss not unexpected, as for weeks the family and
friends bave been aware of the serious
condition ot the patient. Three child-
reft are left to mourn the loss of a devoted mother, two sons, Frank M. and
Harry B. Newton, and one daughter,
Miss Grace Newton. She ls also sur-.
vived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Now, and two brothers, Albert
and Joseph New.
Mrs. Newton was weD known ln Titusville and for many years took an
active interest in tbe social and charitable affairs of the city. She was a
prominent member of Leona Lodge
Daughters of Rebekah, and of the Baptist church.
Funeral services will be conducted
at t.hp home Snnday afternoon at 3:80
o'clock by the Bev. H. B. Cornell, after
wnich the burial will follow in Woodlawn cometery.
Ella  Emo Beverley.
Mrs. Ella Beverley, wife of Frederick
Beverley, died suddenly yesterday
mornin? at their home on First street
Docenred had attended to her household duties ae usual Wednesday but
was complaining of sore throat, which
Strew worse during the night The
labored'breathing weakened the action
nf tho heart and shortly before 8
o'clock, without any warning, the end
came. Deceased was the daughter of
Mr. and Mra. John Emo, and had she
lived untfl February would have
celebrated her SSd birthday. She was
married to ft*ederick Beverley ia October, 1901, and besides her husband
and parents- is survived by three sister*. Miss Libbie Emo. of Bochester,
N. Y., and' the Misses Kittie and Lillian
Biro, and one brother, John Emo, living at home
Mra. Beverley was an estimable
young woman of many fine qualities,
and much sympathy Is expressed for
tbe bereaved husband in tbe loss sustained. She was a faithful member of
tho Baptist church. The funeral will
take place Sunday afternoon at 1:80
o'clock from the Baptist church, where
services will be conducted. The Interment will, follow In Woodlawn cemetery.
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RECORDER 60FF RULES
out mm WILL
PROSECUTION   IN  THE   PATRICK
MURDER  CASE
FAILS TO  GET  IT BEFORE JURV.
Witnesses   Swear That   Rice's   Signature on ths 1900 WIU Is a
Forgery.
NEW TORK, Jan. 30.—Whea Recorder Golf closed court for the day la
the trial of Albert T. Patrick for thm
murder of William Marsh Rice, be hai
for the tenth time ruled out the admission of the Rioe will of 1899, which the
'prosecution has been trying to get Into the record.
Following the evidence of Baker
Norman S. Meldrum, who was agate
on the stand today, tfiat tbe signature
to the assignment of Mr. Bice's estate
to Patrick was a forgery and that thm
signature to the 1896 will was genuine.
came tho testimony of Joseph L. Biina.
of Springfield, Mass., a nephew of the
dead man. Mr. Blinn -told of being
summoned to New .York by Patrick
and said the latter told him (Biina*
was to get 130,000 of the estate nnder
the 1900 or Patrick will.
Cross-examination of Mr. Blinn by
counsel brought out that there Waa as
arrangement by which witness wns te
receive $75,000 from tbe Rice institute
If the 1X96 will was probated. Under
this 1896 wiU Mr. Blinn's share was $5,-
000. Witness said that the arrange,
ment was in writing. It came front
Colouel Joseph Rtce, Mr. Marsh Rice's
nephew, and he (Blinn) had signed thm
paper.
Two Texans testified today. They
were Emanuel Raphael, secretary and
manager of the Houston clearing honse
and also trustee of the Blco Institute
wm ^Titim g, muua, liieia and agent
of AA, M. Bice at Houston. Mr. Raphael
told of the plans for tiie Rice institute.
He swore he wss familiar with Rice's
signature and that the signatures ea
the checks, the assignment of tha
Bico estate to Patrick and the paper
Which revoked Captain Baker's right
to Rice's safety deposit box were
forgeries.
Mr. Oobn swore the signature to the
1900 will, the checks and the assignment were not genuine.
THE LEGAL RECORD.
MEADVILLE, Jan. 30.—(Special.*—
Court convened at 9 a. m.
Case of McCurdy vs. Boro of Idnee-
ville, resumed.
Before Judge Patton.
Court convened In arbitration room
at 10 a. m., Judge Patton, of the Armstrong oonnty courts, presiding.
JUry called and sworn ia Ella tk
Frazier vs. Ira Fetterman, administrator of Albert Stage, deceased.
At 5:89 court adjourned till 9 a. ne.
Thursday.
Schwab Declines to Tslk.
PARIS. Jan. 80.—Charles M. Schwab-,
president of the United States. Steel
ccrporation, was 6een here today in
connection with the WaU street rumor
that he had resigned the presidency of
that concern. He refused to confirm
or deny th report. He repeated emphatically, "I won't say anything."
Commissioner Braymer In Town.
County Commissioner Braymer wsa
In the city from Meadville yesterday oa
oCicial business. He found time to pay
the Herald a friendly call. Mr. Braymer Is a candidate to succeed himself
with good prospects of success. Speaking about oounty affairs, Commissioner
Braymer stated that the commissioners
exoect shortly to be able to call the
balance of the. bonded debt of the
countv. The present board expects,
betore Its term of office expires, to wipe
put the last dollar of the county debt
Rumored European Oil Combination.
LONDON, Jan. 80.—A dispatch to
the Central News from Amsterdam
says that negotiation are proceodtng
for a general European oil combination
and that the Boyal Petroleum company bas been approached by a London banking syndicate which is financing the combination.
Appointed by Stone..
" HARRISBURG, Jan. 30.—W. E.
Chcstnutt, of Brookvllle, was today appointed by Governor Stone sheriff ot
Jefferson county, vice J. M. Chestnutt,'
resigned.
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