BOYLE, JOHN J. (1851-1917), American sculptor, was born in New York city. He studied in the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, and in the kcole des Beaux Arts, Paris. He was particularly successful in the portrayal of Indians. Among his principal works are : "Stone Age," Fairmount park, Philadel phia; "The Alarm," Lincoln park, Chicago; and a third study in primitive culture, the two groups, "The Savage Age" at the Pan American exposition of 5901. His work also includes the seated "Franklin" in Philadelphia; and "Bacon" and "Plato," in the Con gressional library, Washington, D.C. He died on Feb. 10, 191 7, in his native city.