Who's who in Pennsylvania; containing authentic biographies of Pennsylvanians who are leaders and representatives in various departments of worthy human achievement ...

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Preface

Who's Who in Pennsylvania is a work based on the principle of a London publication which gives sketches of the lives of people of prominence in Great Britain and to some extent in other countries. There are numerous men whose careers have a definite and important interest when considered as factors in the life of their special States, and whose reputation, while not national or world-wide, is such as to entitle them to consideration in such work.

Recognizing the fact that this commonwealth information, if we may so designate it, is not to be found complete within any one volume, and that those who seek for it often find it impossible to secure, the publishers of this work have here endeavored to supply it for the State of Pennsylvania. They are not tyros in this work. Their well known companion volume, Who's Who in New York, has been widely and warmly welcomed in the Empire State. In the present volume they have endeavored to supply the people of Pennsylvania with similar information concerning its notable and eminent men, its jurists, lawyers, legislators, physicians, authors, financiers, merchants, inventors, and in short all who are taking part in the development, public and industrial, of the second State in wealth and population of the American Union.

Who's Who in Pennsylvania they claim to be authentic and reliable. It deals with facts hitherto scattered and difficult of access, and frequently not to be found anywhere in published form. And when found it is often not to be trusted. To assure correctness the publishers have made strenuous endeavors to obtain their facts at first hand, gathering them from the persons concerned. Where this has not been possible they have made use of such trustworthy sources as Smull's Handbook and Congressional Record, "Records of Living Officers United States Navy," and they take pleasure in acknowledging their obligation to Wilbur J. Carr, of the State Department, whose information has been gathered in the same direct way. They, therefore, take pride in feeling that they are offering the public a work which is immediate in its sources of information, exhaustive in its design, creditably full in its performance, and whose facts are given in some satisfying detail, and not with the vexatious condensation necessary in works which deal with a whole country.

It has not been the purpose of the publishers to include every man or woman of some small local notoriety, their object being to give only men known widely in the State as leaders in their respective professions or lives of activity. In doing this it has been necessary to trust to personal decision in selecting, and various names may have been omitted which many readers may deem worthy of admission. Not holding their own judgment superior to that of others, and solicitous only to confine their selections to the names of persons who deserve a place in the book, they invite the freest suggestion and criticism from their readers, with the purpose of bringing future editions still more nearly up to the standard they desire to establish. They feel confident, however, that the possible sins of omission in this work are not many or flagrant, and that as it stands it will be found an invaluable addition to the history of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

ABBEY, Edwin Austen:

Artist; born in Philadelphia, Pa., April 1, 1852; educated at the Academy of Fine Arts; graduated from Yale University, where he received the degree of M. A., and afterwards the degree of LL. D. at the University of Pennsylvania; studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts, Pennsylvania. In 1871 was engaged by Harper Brothers, and in 1878 they sent him to England on professional business. In 1S90 he married Mary Gertrude Mead of New York. His first picture, "A May Day Morning," was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1890. Among his notable pictures are: "Fiammetta's Song," "Richard III. and Lady Anna," and "Hamlet." In 1899 he published illustrated editions of Herrick's poems, "She Stoops to Conquer." "Old Song," "Comedies of Shakespeare," "O, Mistress Mine," "Who is Silvia?" and in the same year, with Alfred Parsons, an English artist, he illustrated "Quiet Life." In 1900 he also published illustrated editions of "The Trial of Queen Katherine," "The Penance of Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester." In 1901 Edward VII. of England commissioned him to paint the coronation scene. In 1901 he painted "The Crusaders Sighting Jerusalem," which was exhibited at the Royal Academy. From 1891 to 1902 he was engaged in painting the frieze, "The Quest of the Holy Grail," for the Boston Public Library. He is a member of various art societies, among which are the National Academy of Design, Royal Academy of England, Royal Bavarian Academy, American Water Color Society, Society of Rural Paintings, New York; an associate of the Royal Water Colour Society, London; Societe Nationale des Beaux Arts, Paris; Chevalier Legion d'Honneur, 1

France, and President of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists; he is also a member of various clubs, the Athenaeum, Reform, Arts, Beefsteak, of London, and Century, of New York. Address, Morgan Hall, Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, and Chelsea Lodge, Tite St., London, S. W.

ABBOT, Charles AVheaton, Jr.:

Member of the Pennsylvania Commander of Military Order of the Loyal Legion; eldest nephew of deceased Companion Lieut. Comr. Walter Abbot; Second Lieutenant 12th U. S. Infantry, Feb. 16, 1881; First Lieutenant Sept. 1, 1887; Regimental Adjutant May 13, 1889; Captain April 26, 1898. Address, care of Recorder of Loyal Legion, 1535 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

ABBOT, William L,.:

President of the Iron City Trust Company of Pittsburg, was born in Columbus, Ohio, April 29, 1852; he received a common school and academic education. In 1871 he entered the employ of Andrew Carnegie as a clerk; by diligent and close attention to business he rose in the estimation of his employer, and in 1876 he became superintendent of the works. Not long after he was made vice chairman of the firm of Carnegie, Phipps & Co., and in 1889 he was made chairman. In 1892 he retired from the Carnegie interests and devoted several years to travel and recreation. He afterward became a director of the Pittsburg National Bank of Commerce, the Lincoln Foundry Company, and the Duquesne Manufacturing Company; he is also a director of the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce, member of the Art Society, the Western Pennsylvania Institution for the Blind, and many social and charitable organizations. Address, 200 Ninth St., Pittsburg, Pa.

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ABBOTT, IJavid Bast:

Member of the Pennsylvania Commandery, Military Order of the Loyal Legion; eldest son of deceased Companion Capt. Robert A. Abbott; first class in succession Feb. 13, 1902. Address, Coal Glen, Pa.

ABBOTT, Edwin M.:

Lawyer; born June 4, 1877, in Philadelphia, Pa.; educated in the public schools and Central High School, and was graduated from the Law Department of the University of Pennsylvania in 1896, being then under nineteen years of age; admitted to the bar two days after his nineteenth birthday, being the youngest member ever admitted to practice in any known court. Represents many well-known firms in Philadelphia. Is a Republican, and has served his party in many conventions. Is Secretary of the Sagamore Club, President of the Bethlehem Lyceum, and a prominent worker on the committees of the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association, Lawyers' Club, Young Republicans, Century Club, Law Academy, and numerous others. Has attained a reputation in the literary world as a poet, his best known poems being "Recompense," "The Sowers," "At Close of Day," 'The Man without the Hoe," "Developed," "Life's Lines" and "Child of the East." Mr. Abbott is the son of Theodore Abbott, deceased, a well-known manufacturer, and Alvina Rosewig, and nephew of the well-known musical composer, A. H. Rosewig, Mus. Doc. Residence, 2004 North Twelfth St., Philadelphia; office address, 1011 Chestnut St.

ABERNETHY, Arthur Talmnge:

Educator, editor; born in Rutherford College, N. C, October, 1872; son of Rev. Robert L. (founder and president of Rutherford College), and Mary A. H. Abernethy; graduated from Rutherford College in 1890 with degree of A. M., and A. M. from Trinity College in 1890; took a post graduate course in Johns Hopkins University from 1890 to 1891. Associated with editor of Latin Herald in Philadelphia in the reproduction of Latin classics with marginal notes in Latin on Delphinian principles; was for several years professor of Latin and Greek at Rutherford College; has contributed to a large number of newspapers; was the owner and publisher of Woman's Home Magazine for one year. Author of "Mechanics and Practice of the Electric Telegraph," "Bertie and Clara," "Eva Schondorf," etc. Address, 711 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pa.

ABLE, Henry Angnstns, Jr.:

Member of the Pennsylvania Commandery, Military Order of the Loyal Legion; eldest son of Companion Chief Engineer Augustus H. Able; elected May 6, 1S96. Address, 2034 Mt. Vernon St., Philadelphia, Pa.

ACHESOiX, Edward Goodrich:

Electrician and inventor; son of William and Sarah D. (Ruple) Acheson; was born March 9, 1856, in Washington, Pa.; educated in the public schools, and attended Bellefonte Academy, Pa., from 1S71 to 1872. Married Margaret Maher of Brooklyn, N. Y., in 1884. In 1S80 and 1881 was assistant to Thomas A. Edison at Menlo Park. He is the inventor of carborundum, also of a new method of making graphite. Member of several societies, among which are the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, Society of Arts, London; . American Electrochem Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York; also a member of the Buffalo and Niagara clubs. Address, Niagara Falls, Ont.

ACHESON, Ernest Francis:

Congressman, Republican, of Washington; born in Washington, Pa., Sept. 19, 1855; educated at Washington and Jefferson College; was a delegate to tl publican national conventions of 18! 1896; was elected to the Fifty-f Fifty-fifth, Fifty-sixth, and Fifty-s< Congresses, and re-elected to the eighth Congress. In 1879 purchase Washington Observer, and has been its editor; elected president • Pennsylvania Editorial Association a member of the Republican State mittee for ten years. Married Jan" Stewart Nov. 2, 1882. Address, ington, Pa.

ACHESON, Marcus W.l

Jurist; born in Washington, Pa. wis admitted to the bar and practice at Pittsburg, Pa.; was United .tea District Judge for the Western I trie'- of Pennsylvania from Jan. 14, 188 u.. til 1891. He is now United States Circuit Judge for the Third District, and 1 "« been since Feb. 9, 1891. Resider Pittsburg, Pa.

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ADA1RE, Alexander:

President of the Philadelphia Lumber Exchange; born in Philadelphia May 7, 1834; engaged in the building business, in which he became prominent; is largely concerned in the lumber trade. He has been connected with the Lumber Exchange since its organization, has been several times a Director in it, and is now its President. He is well known for his work in the service of the public, and when the railroad systems of Pennsylvania were being mapped out he was made Chairman of the Railroad Committee, in which capacity he did very efficient service. He has also been very active in connection with the Philadelphia public schools, having been a member of the Board of Education for over twenty years. He has served as chairman of the important Committees on Revision of Studies and Night Schools, and as a member of other committees, and in 1893 established the first night sewing school in the mill districts, which has proved a very important addition to the night school system. Address, 1414 E. Palmer St., Philadelphia, Pa.

ADAIR, Watson Black:

Attorney at law; was born at Glen Osborne, Pa., May 29, 1875; educated at schools in Sewickley, Pa., and New York; was a member of the class of 1896 of the University of the City of New York; studied law with William M. Hall, Jr., and was graduated from the Pittsburg Law School in 1900, receiving the degree of LL. B. from the Western University of Pennsylvania. Practices his profession at Pittsburg. Home address, Shields, Pa.

ADAMS, Khenezer:

Capitalist. Served in the War of the Rebellion; was for one term in the House of Representatives at Harrisburg. Address, 605 North 43rd St., Philadelphia, Pa.

ADAMS, Harry Francis Baton:

Member of the Pennsylvania Commander, Military Order of the Loyal Legion; nephew of deceased Companion Brevet Major Hiram Andres; elected May 7, 1902. Address, 3038 Colona St., Philadelphia, Pa.

ADAMS, John Qiiincy:

Secretary American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association; born Lancaster, N. H, Oct. 26, 1848, son of

Harvey and Nancy Dustn (Rowell) Adams; educated at Lancaster Academy; married Marie Adele Negrin, New York, Oct. 26, 1870; Custom House officer, New York Custom House, 1867-1869; member Central Board of Education, New York, 1896-1900; public school lecturer upon patriotic and historical subjects, New York, 1896-1902; candidate for Congress, Fourteenth New York District, 1896; Democratic; charter member Sons American Revolution. One of the founders of Founders and Patriots of America; the first presiding officer during the formative period, and subsequently the first Secretary General of the Order. One of the founders and Secretary of the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association, organized for the purpose of purchasing and preserving to posterity the birth place of the first American flag, made by the fair Revolutionist, Betsy Ross, to be maintained as a public memorial by the liberty loving people of America. Mr. Adams has delivered a patriotic address prepared by himself, entitled "Sacred Landmarks of America," before many educational bodies in various parts of the country. Residence, 151 West 117th St., New York City; office Old Flag House, Philadelphia, Pa.

ADAMS, John W.:

Veterinary surgeon; born in Middleton, Miss., November, 1862; was graduated from University of Mississippi, and from veterinary department, University of Pennsylvania, V. M. D., in 1892; has been veterinary practitioner since 1892; Professor of Veterinary Surgery and Obstetrics, University of Pennsylvania, since 1896, and Veterinary of Pennsylvania State Board of Health. Married Mary Adams of Warsaw, N. Y., in December, 1893. Author of "Diseases of the Horse's Foot," "Horse Shoeing and Text Book on Horse Shoeing"; member of American Veterinary Medical Associaation of Pennsylvania. Residence, 25 South Thirty-fourth St.; office University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.

ADAMS, Milton Bntler:

Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Army; born in Pennsylvania; appointed from Ohio. Cadet Military Academy 1st Sept., 1861; First Lieutenant Engineers, 23rd June, 1865; Captain 6th Jan., 1870; Major, 3rd July, 1883; Lieutenant Colonel, 5th July, 1898, Address, 57 Park St., Grand Rapids, Mich.

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ADAMS, Kobert, Jr.:

Congressman, Republican, of Philadelphi; born in Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 26, 1849; was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1869; studied and practiced law for five years; was member of the United States Geological Survey from 1871 to 1875, engaged in explorations of the Yellowstone Park; member of the State Senate of Philadelphia from 1883 to 1887; graduated in 1884 from the Wharton School of Economy and Finance of the University of Pennsylvania; appointed United States Minister to Brazil April 1, 1SS9, and resigned June 1, 1S90; elected to the Fifty-third, Fifty-fourth, Fifty-fifth, Fifty-sixth and Fifty-seventh Congresses, and re-elected to the Fifty-eighth Congress. In the Fifty-fifth Congress, as acting chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mr. Adams reported, conducted through the House, and had charge of, in conference with the Senate, the Cuban resolutions, and drafted, introduced, reported, and passed through the House of Representatives, in one hour, the declaration of war against Spain. Address, 124 South Sixteenth St., Philadelphia., Pa.

ADAMS, Robert C.I

Manufacturer; born Scranton, Pa., 1872; Director of The Spring Brook Water Supply Company, Wilkes-Barre; the Economy Light, Heat and Power Company, Scranton; Director and Treasurer of Berwick Electric Light Company of Berwick, Pa., and other corporations; member of Scranton Club and Westmoreland Club of Wilkes-Barre. Address, Scranton, Pa., and St. James' Building, New York City.

ADAMS, T. H.:

President of Central Banking Company of Mount Union and Orbisonia Bank. Address, Mount Union, Huntingdon County, Pa.

adamson, Charles :

Lawyer and manufacturer; born in Philadelphia, March 17, 1859; educated in Pernambuco, Brazil, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Melbourne, Australia; his father, Thomas Adamson, being engaged in consular duty at these cities; after entering the University of Melbourne in 1876, he returned to Philadelphia and studied mining engineering in the University of Pennsylvania till 1880, and law till 1882, also studying in the office of Hon. Wayne Mac Veagh. He practiced law in Phi.auelphia 1SS2-1S90, at the same time engaging in manufacturing and building enterprises, and serving as a member of the Common Council 1S89-1890. In 1890 he went to the South and organized the Cedartown Land Improvement Company at Cedartown, Ga.; in 1S96 he organized the Cedartown Cotton Company to make fine hosiery yarns; in 1898 the Southern Extension Cotton Mill Company, and in 1S99 the Paragon Mills, in each of which he was President or manager. He consolidated these three companies, aggregating 25,000 spindles, in 1899, becoming Vice President of the corporation. He has also organized the Cedartown Warehouse Company, and is President of the Southern Association of Hosiery Yarn Spinners, and a member of the Philadelphia Art Club and the Cherokee Club of Cedartown. He has taken a prominent part in Georgia politics, was active on the stump in the Presidential campaign of 1892, and a delegate to the Republican National Conventions of 1896 and 1904. Address, Cedartown, Ga.

ADDAMS, Charles P.:

Lawyer; born at Carlisle, Pa., in 1863; son of Rev. George E. Addams, a clergyman of Reformed Church; graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle, in 1S84; read law at Carlisle with Henderson & Hays; admitted to the Cumberland County bar in 1887; served as chairman Republican County Committee in 1887-1891; and 1901 was chief clerk in the Attorney General's Department at Harrisburg, 1895-1899, and law clerk in the same department since 1899. Address, Carlisle, Pa.

ADDAMS, W. A.:

President of First National Bank of Shippensburg. Address Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pa.

ADDICKS. John Echvurd:

Gas works promoter; born in Philadelphia Nov. 21, 1841, a lineal descendant of Donal O'Sullivan Beare, of Dunbay Castle, County Cork, Ireland, leader in the religious war against Queen Elizabeth. He was afterward Earl of Bearhaven, and among his descendents were General John and Governor James Sullivan, of Revolutionary fame, and Major Thomas H. O'Sullivan Beare, whose daughter Barbara emigrated to America and married John Edward Charles Addicks, German Consul to Philadelphia. , Mr. Addicks was a personal friend of John Marshall and Daniel Webster, and

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was the grandfather of the subject of this sketch. Mr. Addicks obtained his education in the Philadelphia public schools, graduating from the Central High School at fifteen years of age. His business career began in a wholesale drygoods store, where he remained till nineteen years old, when he entered the flour store of Levi Knowles. After becoming of age he was made a partner in this establishment, and proved very successful in developing the business. Three years later he embarked in a flour business of his own, and pushed it with such energy that in time he became the foremost dealer in his line of trade in Philadelphia. In 1864 he married Laura Wattson Butcher, daughter of Washington and Mary E. Butcher of Philadelphia. Mr. Addicks soon began investing his profits in Philadelphia real estate, and became prominent in this field of operations. He removed his residence in 1877 to Clayton, Del., a suburban settlement of Philadelphia. Shortly afterward he became interested in the development of water gas as an illuminant, then an infant industry, but a promising one. Mr. Addicks took hold of this with all his native energy, and became closely identified with its great development, his name becoming known in connection with it throughout the United States. He built works for the manufacture of water gas in Jersey City and also for the Consumers' Gas Company of Chicago, the latter being the pioneer of the Chicago Gas Trust. In 1884 he originated the Bay State Gas Company of Boston, and was the first to build water gas works in that city. He purchased in 1892 a controlling interest in the Brooklyn Gas Company and was elected its President, and became largely interested in other gas companies of Brooklyn. He also built a gas works in Wilmington, Del., for the Oxyhydrogen Company. He Is, however, better known for the prominence he has held of late years in politics. An earnest Republican, he quickly took a strong interest in the political affairs of his adopted State, and as early as 1889 developed an ambition to represent Delaware in the United States Senate. In 1899 he received the largest vote for Senator in the Legislature, but failed of election, the "Union Republicans," the faction under his control, being bitterly opposed by the "Regular Republicans." In 1901 he was again a candidate, and again in 1903, but was both times defeated by the vigorous opposition, though controlling enough votes to prevent the election of any competitor. As a consequence of this long continued contest, Delaware for several years was represented by only one Senator, and for a period was without a Senator, Senator Kenney's term expiring March 4, 1901. The dead lock was broken in 1903 by the election of Lewis H. Ball for the short term, and James F. Allse, the candidate of the Addicks faction, for a long term, ending March 4, 1907. Address, Wilmington, Del.

AGNEW, Benjamin Lashel Is :

Presbyterian clergyman; son of Smith and Maria Mayes Agnew; born at Apollo, Armstrong County, Pa. In 1854 he was graduated from Washington College, and from the Western Theological Seminary in 1857; he received his degrees of D. D. and LL. L. from Washington and Jefferson College. At New Castle, Pa., in 1857, he married Anna Cochran. On April 8, 1856, he was licensed by the Presbytery of Allegheny City, and was ordained and installed pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Johnstown, Pa., Feb. 18, 1858; he was also Chaplain of the Seventy-sixth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861 and 1862; in 1867 he resigned his charge at Johnstown, and from 1868 to 1870 he was pastor of the Westminister Church of Philadelphia; from 1870 to 1882 of the North Church of Philadelphia; from 1882 to 1884 of the East Liberty Church, Pittsburg, Pa., and from 1884 to 1896 of the Bethlehem Church, Philadelphia. He was Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Philadelphia Central from 1871 to 1880; also a member of the Board of Domestic Missions, Director and Trustee of the . Western Theological Seminary, Trustee of the Pennsylvania Female College, Vice President of the Board of Public Publication and Sunday School work, President of the Board of Education, Moderator of the Synod of Philadelphia, Vice Moderator of the General Assembly. Since January 1, 1S97, he has been Corresponding Secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Relief, Trustee of the General Assembly, editor of the Assembly Herald. Office, Witherspoon Building, Philadelphia, Pa.

AGNEW, Jennie E.:

Treasurer of the Department of Pennsylvania Woman's Relief Corps; is a granddaughter of Col. James McKay and

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Sylvester Nolton, soldiers of the "War of 1S12; daughter of James Montgomery Mc- Kay and Christine Nolton McKay; was born at Clarington, Pa., Feb. 18, 1850; educated at the Waterford Academy, Waterford, Pa On June 4, 1866, was married to Joshua B. Agnew, who with his father and three brothers were soldiers during the Civil "War. "With the exception of a few years' residence in Harrisburg, while her husband was a member of the House of Representatives, and a longer period in "Washington, D. C, while Mr. Agnew was connected with the Supreme Court, her residence has been in Tionesta since her marriage. Mr. Agnew died in September, 1898, but their children are still living and are: Clarence McKay, of "Washington, D. C, Christine Nolton and Edna Ellen. Mrs. Agnew is a charter member of the "Woman's Relief Corps No. 137, and has been its Treasurer, while in Tionesta, since its organization in 1890. In 1901 was elected Treasurer of the Department of Pennsylvania "Woman's Relief Corps, and is now serving her third term. Address, Tionesta, Pa.

AHEKN, William B.:

Merchant; born in Burlington County, New Jersey, Nov. 2, 1851; was educated in the public schools of Philadelphia; engaged in mercantile pursuits until January, 1S79, when he was appointed to a clerkship in the Internal Revenue Office, leaving this position in August, 1880, to accept the assistant clerkship of the Court of Quarter Sessions, where he remained until April, 1885, when he became one of the magistrates of the city, having been chosen at the election in February preceding for the term of five years; re-elected magistrate February, 1890, and served until April, 1895. In May, 1895, was appointed clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions by Governor Hastings for the unexpired term of Gen. James "W. Latta, and elected for term of three years to the same office in November, 1895, retiring therefrom Dec. 31, 1898, since which time he has been engaged in mercantile pursuits; represented the Twelfth Ward in the Republican City Committee from January, 1878, until August, 1884, and the Thirteenth Ward from January, 1896, until 1900; was secretary of that body for sixteen years; was alternate delegate to the Republican National Conventions of 1880 and 1888. Address, 2008 Diamond St., Philadelphia.

AIGNER, Martin:

Clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Church; was born in Munich, Bavaria; came to the United States in early childhood; was educated in the Polytechnic Institute, Egg Harbor City, N. J., and the Central High School of Philadelphia; graduated from the Philadelphia Divinity School in 1884; was ordained a deacon by the Right Rev. "William Bacon Stevens, D. D., LL. D., in St. James's Church, Philadelphia, in 1884, and was advanced to the priesthood by the same Bishop In 1886, in St. Luke's Church, Philadelphia; he was the assistant minister of this parish from 1884 to 1900. In 1886 he married Laura P. B. Taitt, daughter of James Monroe Taitt; was rector of Trinity Church, Mount Holly, N. J., from 1890 to 1900; during this rectorship he established the services of the Church, and erected churches at Lumberton, N. J., and at Ocean City, N. J.; in 1900 he accepted the rectorship of St. John's Church, Franklin, Pa. He was elected President of the Associate Alumni of his Alma Mater in 1900. In 1903 he received from the Philadelphia Divinity School the degree of Bachelor of Divinity in course; he has contributed to several magazines. Address, St. John's Rectory, Franklin, Pa.

AILES. John W.:

President of First National Bank of Donora. Address, Donora, Washington County, Pa.

AIIVEY, William H.:

President Second National Bank of Allentown. Address, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa.

ALBIN, J. M.:

Manager of Bessemer Foundry; born Sept. 29, 1848, Mercer County, Pa.; educated in common schools of Mercer County; school director two terms in Mercer, Pa.; married Sarah Boston Dec. 30, 1869; engaged in the foundry business in 1870; now manager of Bessemer Foundry at Grove City, Pa.; Prohibitionist. Address, Grove City, Mercer, County, Pa.

ALCORN. Thomas Benton:

Lawyer; born May 14, 1849, at Ravenna, Ohio. Son of William R. and Zeziah ("Weir) Alcorn. "Was graduated from the Ravenna High School, receiving his principal education thereafter at the Western

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Reserve College, Hudson, Ohio. Attended lectures at the law department of the University of Michigan. Studied law at Ravenna, Ohio. Admitted to the bar there in 1872. Removed to Pittsburg arid was admitted to the Allegheny County bar Nov. 16, 1872. Was Deputy United States Attorney for the District of Western Pennsylvania for four years under the first Administration of President Cleveland and one year following under President Harrison. Is prominent in Democratic politics. Is now Solicitor for Allegheny County and County Chairman of the Democratic party of Allegheny County. Address, 434 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa.

ALDRICH, William Sleeper:

Educator; born Philadelphia, March 3, 1863. In 1883 he was graduated from the United States Naval Academy; also from Stevens Institute of Technology in Mechanical Engineering in 1S84. He married, at Philadelphia, Mary Lavinia Purdy, on July 1, 1886. Since his graduation he has been engaged in engineering practice and teaching; he has been Associate in Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University; also Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the West Virginia University; he was Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois from 1899 to 1901; since Sept. 1, 1901, he has been director of the Thomas S. Clarkson Memorial School of Technology; he volunteered for service in the Spanish-American war and was appointed assistant engineer, with relative rank of Lieutenant in the United States Navy; he was attached to the United States steamship Vulcan, with Admiral Sampson's fleet in Cuban waters, from May 12, to Oct. 18, 1898. He is a member of several societies, among which are the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has contributed valuable papers to engineering and scientific societies. Address, Potsdam, N. Y.

ALEXANDER, John White:

Artist; son of John and Fanny (Smith) Alexander; was born Oct. 7, 1856, in Allegheny City, Pa. He received his art education at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Munich; on Nov. 2, 1887, he married Elizabeth Alexander. In 1897 he received a gold medal from the Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, and from the Paris Exposition in 1900; also in 1901 from the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo. He is Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, Socifitaire of the Society Nationale des Beaux Arts, National Academician, member of the Society of American Artists, Fine Arts Federation of New York, Fine Arts Society of New York, Architectural League, Society of Mural Painters, National Institute of Arts and Letters, Society Nouvelle of Paris, International Society of London; honorary member of Society of Austrian Painters, honorary member of Secession of Munich, honorary degree of Master of Arts Princeton University, medal Munich Royal Academy of Fine Arts, gold medal Paris Exposition 1900, gold medal Pan- American Exhibition, Buffalo, 1901; Temple Gold Medal Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; Academy, Medal of Honor, Philadelphia; First Carnegie Prize, Society of American Artists; First Washington Prize, Corocoran Gallery Exhibition; Lippencott Prize, Philadelphia Academy. The names of his paintings in public museums follow: "The Pet of Basil," Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; 'A Quiet Hour," Pennsylvania Academy; "Portrait of Fritz Thaulow," Wilstach Collection; "Portrait of Rodin," Cincinnati Museum; "Woman in Gray," Luxembourg Gallery, Paris; "The Mirror," St. Petersburg Gallery; "The Black Cat," Odessa Gallery; Series of decorations illustrating the "Evolution of the Book," Library of Congress, Washington; "Portrait of Governor Morton," City Hall, Albany; represented by portraits in Chamber of Commerce, New York; Princeton University, Harvard, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburg, and in many private collections; "Portrait of Walt Whitman" in Metropolitan Museum; "Portrait of President Loubet." Elysee Palace, Paris. Residence, 116 East 65th St.; studio, 123 East 63rd St., New York City.