gia. Since 1914 he has been president of the Lincoln institute state normal and industrial college of Missouri.

Allen, Benjamin Leach, capitalist of 60 Broadway, New York City, was born Jan. 3, 1874, in Manchester, Mass. He is vice-president of the Knickerbocker Trust company.

Allen, Benjamin Thomas, lawyer and public official of Pearson, Ga., was born Feb. 23, 1852, near Thomasville, Ga., where Metcalf is now located. He practices his profession in Pearson; and is prominently identified with the business and public affairs of his community.

Allen, Bennett Mills, educator, embryologist and scientist of Madison, Wis., was born July 4, 1877, in Greencastle, Ind. He has made original researches in the embryonic development of ovary and testis of mammals.

Allen, Calvin Francis, educator, civil engineer and author of West Roxbury, Mass., was born July 10, 1851, in Roxbury, Mass. He is professor of railroad engineering of the Massachusetts institute of technology. He is the author of Tables for Earthwork Computation and other works.

Allen, Charles Claflin, lawyer, founder and statesman of St. Louis, Mo., was born July 25, 1885, in St. Louis. He was one of the organizers and was president of the Civil service reform association of Missouri.

Allen, Charles Dexter, journalist, banker and author of Hartford, Conn., was born May 8, 1865, in Windsor Locks, Conn. For twenty years he was a member of many literary clubs and societies both here and abroad. Since 1898 he has been editor of In Lantern Land. He is the author of American Book Plates and other works.

Allen, Charles Elmer, educator, botanist and scientist of Madison, Wis., was born Oct. 4, 1872, in Horicon, Wis. He has made original researches on spindle formation in pollen-mother-cells of larch.

Allen, Charles Herbert, banker and statesman of 117 Wall st., New York City, was born April 15, 1848, in Lowell, Mass. He is vice-president of the American Sugar Refining company. He was the first American governor of Porto Rico.

Allen, Charles Julius, soldier and civil engineer of Washington, D.C., was born Jan.31, 1840, in Buffalo, N.Y. He served in the civil war. During the Spanish-American war he was brevetted brigadier-general.

Allen, Charles L., soldier, banker and statesman of Fayette, Ohio, was born Nov. 16. 1838, in Monroe county, N.Y. He served in the civil war. He was postmaster of his city for fourteen years; and served as a state representative.

Allen, Charles Metcalf, educator, mechanical engineer and scientist of Worcester, Mass., was born Dec. 12, 1871, in Walpole, Mass. He has made a special study of water wheel flow recorders and similar mechanical contrivances. He is professor of mechanical engineering in Worcester university.

Allen, Charles Morse, chemist and author of Brooklyn, N.Y., was born April 6, 1859, in Farmington, Maine. Since 1908 he has been head of the department of chemistry Wyoming seminary. He is the author of Laboratory Notes on General Chemistry and other works.

Allen, Chauncey Loomis, railway manager and engineer of Utica, N.Y., was born Jan. 16, 1870, in Syracuse, N.Y. Since 1901 he has been engineer and manager of the Utica and Mohawk Valley Railroad company.

Allen, Clarence Emir, educator, lawyer and statesman of Salt Lake City, Utah, was born Sept. 8, 1852, in Girard, Pa. In 1895-97 he was a member of congress.

Allen, Clarence Eugene, physician and banker of Swanton, Vt., was born Jan. 23, 1856, in East Farnham, Canada. He is president of the Swanton Savings Bank and Trust company.

Allen, Clarence Jean, physician of Winchester, Mass., was born July 24, 1853, in Pomfret, Vt. He has been president of the Winchester improvement association; and the Middlesex east medical society; and executive officer of the. Winchester board of health for nine years.

Allen, Clifford Butler, lawyer of 920 Wainwright building, St.Louis, Mo., was born Nov. 6, 1863, in St. Louis, Mo. He served in the Spanish-American war and attained the rank. of captain. He was president of the St. Lonis bar association.

Allen, Dewitt Clinton, lawyer and statesman of Liberty, Mo., was born Nov. 11, 1835, in Liberty, Mo. For eleven years he was a trustee of the William Jewell college. He is noted as a writer on legal and political topics.

Allen, Dudley Peter, surgeon of Cleveland, Ohio, was born March 25, 1852, in Kinsman, Ohio. He graduated from the Harvard medical school, and in 1883 began the practice of surgery in Cleveland. For twenty-three years he was a teacher of surgery in the medical department of the Western Reserve university, and is now professor emeritus. He has been president of the Ohio state medical society. He has been visiting surgeon to the Charity society hospital, chief of the surgical department of Lakeside hospital and consulting surgeon to the City hospital and other institutions.

Allen, E. Livingston, clergyman of Buchanan. N.Y., was born July 16, 1846, in Paterson, N.J. He has attained prominence as an eminent clergyman.

Allen, Edmund Thompson, lawyer and capitalist of 920 Wainwright building, St.Louis, Mo., was born Aug. 10, 1836, in Fairhaven, Mass. He is senior member of the law firm of E. T. and C. B. Allen.

Allen, Edward Archibald, educator and author of Columbia, Mo., was born Oct. 3, 1843, in Suffolk, Va. He was co-editor of The World's Best Orations, in ten volumes; and associate editor of The World's Best Es

says. He is the author of a School Grammar of the English Language.

Allen, Edward P., congressman elect of Illinois for term of 1915-17.

Allen, Edward P., soldier, lawyer and congressman of Ypsilanti, Mich., was born Oct. 28, 1839, in Sharon, Mich. He served in the civil war. He was alderman of Ypsilanti; and in 1887-1891 was a member of congress.

Allen, Edward Patrick, clergyman and bishop of 400 Government st., Mobile, Ala., was born March 17, 1853, in Lowell, Mass. He has received the degrees of A.M., A.B. and D.D.; and in 1885-97 was president of St. Mary's college of Emmitsburg Md. Since 1897 he has been bishop of Mobile.

Allen, Edwin West, scientist and author of 1923 Biltmore st., Washington, D.C., was born Oct. 28, 1864, in Amherst, Mass. He is assistant director in the office of experiment stations of the United States department of agriculture. He is the author of various papers on Agricultural Chemistry and other works.

Allen, Ernest Bourner, editor and clergyman of Toledo, Ohio, was born June 2, 1868, in Kalamazoo, Mich. Since 1910 he has been corresponding editor of the Congregationalist of Boston, Mass. He is the author of The Toledoan's Creed.

Allen, Ethan, lawyer and author of New York City, was born May 12, 1832, in Manasqua, N.J. In 1896-98 he was president of the Cubian league of the United States. He is the author of Drama of the Revolution.

Allen, Eugene Thomas, educator and scientist of 348 Euclid st., Washington, D. C., was born April 2, 1864, in Athol, Mass. Since 1903 he has been engaged in the study of problems in mineral chemistry and geochemistry in the Carnegie geophysical laboratory.

Allen, Eugene W., banker of Fostoria, Ohio, was born June 4, 1864, in Wolf Lake, Ind. He is vice-president of the Union National bank.

Allen, Francis Olcott, historian and author of Philadelphia, Pa., was born March 14, 1840, in Hartford, Conn. In 1866-1892 he was manager and president of a fire insurance business. He then retired and entered the work on historical lines of various kinds. He is the author of History of Enfield and other works.

Allen, Frank Waller, clergyman and author of Paris, Mo., was born Sept. 30, 1878, in Milton, Ky. He is the author of the Maker of Joys and other works.

Allen, Fred Hovey, clergyman, lecturer and author of 63 Wall st., New York City, was born Oct. 1, 1845, in Lyme, N.H. He has filled pastorates in the Congregational church in Boston, Abington and Rockland, Mass. He is the author of Glimpses of Parisian Art and other works.

Allen, Frederick Baylies, clergyman of 1 Joy st., Boston, Mass., was born Nov. 5. 1840, in Boston, Mass. Since 1907 he has been president of the N. E. watch and ward society.

Allen, Frederick Innes, lawyer and lecturer of 2 Rector st., New York City, was born Jan. 19, 1859, in Auburn, N.Y. In 1882-1901 he practiced patent law in Auburn. In 1901-07 he was United States commissioner of patents.

Allen, Frederic Sturges, lawyer and lexicographer of New York City, was born Oct. 1, 1861, in Norwalk, Conn. He was chief editor of the supplement of Webster's International Dictionary, published in 1900.

Allen, Gardner Weld, physician and author of Boston, Mass., was born Jan. 19, 1856, in Bangor, Maine. He is the author of Our Navy and the Barbary Corsairs.

Alleman, Gellert, educator and scientist of Swarthmore, Pa., was born July 23, 1871, in Littletown, Pa. Since 1902 he has been professor of chemistry at Swarthmore college of Pennsylvania. He has made original researches on the chemistry of Portland cements.

Allen, George A., lawyer and statesman of Erie, Pa., was born Dec. 21, 1839, near Pulaski, Pa. In 1886 he was United States district attorney; and has been a member of

congress.

Allen, George L., manufacturer and millionaire of St. Louis, where he was born. He is president of the Fulton Iron works.

Allen, George W., of 5861 Cabanne ave., St. Louis, Mo., was born March 31, 1852, in St. Louis, Mo. He has been mayor of his city.

Allen, George Murdock, journalist and publisher of Terre Haute, Ind., where he was born Aug. 26, 1853. In 1878-82 he was paymaster in the United States navy. Since 1883 he has published The Express of Terre Haute.

Allen, George Whiting, banker, lawyer and statesman of Key West, Fla., was born Sept. 1, 1854, in Jacksonville, Fla. He is president of the First national bank of Key West; and has been a member of the state senate.

Allen, Gerard B., real estate dealer and millionaire of St. Louis, Mo. His father, the late Gerard B.Allen, was a successful real estate dealer of St. Louis; and left an estate worth several million dollars.

Allen, Glover Morrill, naturalist and au thor of Boston, Mass., was born Feb. 8, 1879, in Walpole, N.H. Since 1905 he has been editor of the American Naturalist of Boston. He is the author of The Birds of Massachusetts.

Allen, Grace Barton, educator and artist of New York City, was born in Richmond, Va. She is a water-color artist and a teacher in the New York school of applied design for women.

Allen, Hans, clergyman and educator of Red Wing, Minn., was born March 15, 1861, in Decorah, Iowa. He is president of the Lutherans' ladies' seminary.

Allen, Henry Crosby, lawyer and congressman of Paterson, N.J., was born May 13, 1872, in Paterson, N.J. In 1905-07 he was a member of congress.

Allen, Henry D., educator, lawyer and congressman of Morganfield, Ky., was born June

24, 1854, in Henderson county, Ky. He was County attorney for nine years; and in 18891903 was a member of congress.

Allen, Henry Francis, physician, surgeon and author of St. Louis, Mo., was born June 25, 1837, in Wales. He is the author of The Key of Industrial Co-operative Government and other works.

Allen, Henry Tureman, soldier, statesman and author of Sharpsburg, Ky., was born April 13, 1859, in Sharpsburg, Ky. Since 1908 he has been acting superintend ent of the Yellowstone national park. He is the author of Military System in Sweden and other works.

Allen, Heman Woods, merchant and banker of 300 Main st., Burlington, Vt., was born April 4, 1844, in Westford, Vt. He served in the civil war. He is vice-president of the Merchants' National bank.

Allen, Horace Newton, medical missionary, diplomat and author of Toledo, Ohio, was born April 23, 1858, in Delaware, Ohio. For several years he was medical missionary of the Presbyterian church in China. He is the author of Korean Tales and other works.

Allen, Isaac Leroy, soldier, manufacturer and champion of Brooklyn, N.Y., was born Dec. 29, 1841, in New York City. He served in the civil war. He is a manufacturer of rope and cordage in Brooklyn.

Allen, James, soldier of Washington, was born Feb. 13, 1849, in Laporte, Ind. In 1868 he was a cadet in the military academy; and has since attained the rank of brigadiergeneral of volunteers.

Allen, James Henry, business president of 104 South Maine st., St. Louis, Mo., was born March 4, 1844, in Baldwin, Miss. He is president of the Allen West Commission company.

Allen, James Lane, educator and author of 66 Fifth ave., New York City, was born in 1849 in Kentucky. He was professor of Latin in West Virginia college. He is the author of Flute and Violin and other works.

Allen, Jesse C., educator, lawyer and author of Van Wert, Ohio, was born Jan. 31, 1832, in Muskingum county, Ohio. For nearly twenty years he was engaged in educational work. He is the author of Modern World View.

Allen, Mrs. Jessica Wolcott, journalist and author of Terryville, Conn., was born March 13. 1865, in Southington, Conn. She is a writer of short stories.

Allen, Joel Asaph, naturalist and author of New York City, was born July 19, 1838, in Springfield, Mass. Since 1885 he has been curator of ornithology and mammalogy in the American Museum of Natural History. He is the author of History of North American Pinnipeds and other works.

Allen, John Alpheus, chemist and author of Alliance, Ohio, was born Oc.. 19, 1863, in Hebron, Maine. Since 1892 he has been assistant in the Herbarian of Harvard university. He is the author of Tables for Iron Analysis.

Allen, John Frederick, pharmacist and capitalist of Corvallis, Ore., was born April 27, 1875, in Corvallis, Ore. He is president of the Garrow Lumber company.

Allen, John Jervis, banker of Monaca, Pa., was born on Feb. 22, 1859, in Ireland. He is president of the Aliquippa National bank of Pennsylvania.

Allen, John Mills, soldier, lawyer and statesman of Tupelo, Miss., was born July 8, 1847, in Tishomingo county, Miss. He served in the civil war. In 1885-1901 he was a member of congress.

Allen, John Quincy, physician of Montrose, Col., was born Oct. 21, 1854, in West Newton, Ind. In 1909-11 he was mayor of Montrose; and is now vice-president of the Commercial association.

Allen, John Robert, educator and author of Georgetown, Texas, was born in Iredell county, N.C. Since 1892 he has been professor of mental and moral philosophy in the Southwestern university at Georgetown. He is the author of Man, Money and the Bible and other works.

Allen, John Robins, educator of 837 East University ave., Ann Arbor, Mich., was born July 23, 1869, in Milwaukee, Wis. He was educated at the university of Michigan; and is professor of mechanical engineering in the university of Michigan. He is past president of the Michigan engineering society, past president of the American society of heating and ventilating engineers and a member of the American association of mechanical engineers.

Allen, John S., physician, pharmacist and banker of Keithsburg, Ill., was born Nov. 23, 1851, in Galesburg, Ill. He is president of the Citizens' State bank; and has been mayor of his city.

Allen, John Thomas, banker of Fargo, Okla., was born Aug. 6, 1875, in Humphreys, Mo. He is president of the Stock Exchange bank.

Allen, Joseph Holmes, lawyer and banker of Pocahontas, Iowa, was born Nov. 12, 1870, in Marshall county, Iowa. He served in the Spanish-American war. He is president of the First National bank.

Allen, Kenneth, civil engineer and author of 13 Park Row, New York City, was born April 6, 1857, in New Bedford, Mass. He is a member of the American society of civil engineers, the New England water works association and municipal engineers of New York. He is the author of Sewage Sludge.

Allen, Lemuel, lawyer and statesman of Reno, Nev., was born April 12, 1839, in Harrison county, Ohio. He is a prominent member of the democratic party; is a successful lawyer and rancher. For twelve years he was prosecuting attorney for the state of Nevada; and for many years has served with distinction in the Nevada legislature.

Allen, Lyman Whitney, clergyman, author and poet of Newark, N.J., was born Nov. 19, 1854, in St. Louis, Mo. Since 1880 he has

been in the Presbyterian ministry; and is now pastor of the South Park Presbyterian church. He is the author of Abraham Lincoln, the Star of Sangamon and other works. Allen, Nathan H., musician and composer of Hartford, Conn., was born in 1848 in Marion, Mass. He became a teacher and organist at Hartford. He is the author of Church Music, Songs and Part-Songs.

Allen, Perry S., clergyman of Philadelphia, Pa., was born July 4, 1854, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Since 1894 he has been president of the Presbyterian ministers' fund for life insurance.

Allen, Robert G., banker of Birmingham, Ala.. was born Oct. 19, 1864, in Louisburg, N.C. For eight years he was section director of the United States climate and crop service in the United States weather bureau. He is president of the First National bank of Louisburg, N.C.

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Allen, Robert McDowell, lawyer and government official of Lexington, Ky., was born Oct. 29, 1878, in Edinburg, Mo. is now special counsel in certain United States government pure food prosecutions. Allen, S. Augustus, insurance president of Boston, Mass., was born Feb. 14, 1855, in Westfield, Mass. He has been a member of the state legislature. He is president of the Loyal protective association.

Allen, Stephen Haley, lawyer and jurist of Topeka, Kans., was born March 19, 1847, in Pleasanton, Kans. In 1892-99 he was associate justice of the state supreme court of Kansas.

Allen, Thomas, painter and artist of 12 Commonwealth ave., Boston, Mass., was born Oct. 19, 1849, in St. Louis, Mo. He was president of the Paint and Clay club of Boston.

Allen, Victor M., publisher of Petersburg, N.Y., was born July 14, 1870, in Petersburg, N.Y. He is engaged in the publishing business with the Macmillan company.

Allen, Viola, actress of 1520 Broadway, New York City, was born in the south. She starred in The Christian and many other plays.

Allen, Willard S., business man and enealogist of Boston, Mass., was born May 12, 1841, in Eastford, Conn. He was a member of the Boston school board for fifteen years. He is the author of Genealogy of the Allen Family.

Allen, William, lawyer of 51 East Sixtyfifth st., New York City, was born in Claremont, Va. He is a referee in bankruptcy for the southern district of New York.

Allen, William Alonzo, pioneer, dentist and inventor of Billings, Mont., was born Sept. 2, 1848, in Summerfield, Ohio. He was a national delegate of the prohibition party in 18921900. He is an expert in scientific dentistry.

Allen, William Frederick, civil engineer, meteorologist and author of 75 Church st., New York City, was born Oct. 9, 1846, in Bordertown, N.J. He is editor of the Official Railway Guide and secretary of the Amer

ican Railway association. He is the author of Standard Times in North America.

Allen, William Harvey, educator, scientist and author of 261 Broadway, New York City, was born Feb. 9, 1874, in LeRoy, Minn. He was an instructor in the university of Pennsylvania. He is secretary of the bureau of municipal research of New York City. He is the author of efficient Democracy.

Allen, William Herschell, naval officer of Washington, D. C., was born about 1850, in New York. In 1899 he was promoted to lieutenant-commander; and was connected with the bureau of equipment.

Allen, William R., lumberman and statesman of the state of Montana, was born July 25, 1871, in Montana. He is a successful lum berman; has been a member of the state legislature; and served as lieutenant-governor of his state.

Allen, William Reynolds, lawyer and jurist of Goldsboro, N.C., was born March 26, 1860, in Kenansville, N.C. Since 1910 he has been associate justice of the supreme court of North Carolina.

Allen, William Vincent, lawyer, jurist and statesman of Madison, Neb., was born Jan. 28, 1847, in Medway, Ohio. He received his education in the Iowa common schools and in the Upper Iowa university at Fayette. He served as a union soldier during the civil war in company G, thirtysecond regiment, Iowa volunteer infantry. In 1869 he was admitted to the bar; removed to Nebraska in 1884; and in 1891 was elected judge of the ninth judicial district of that state. In 1893-99 and 18991501 he was United States senator. In 1892, 1894 and 1900 he was president of the populist state convention; and in 1896 was president of the populist national convention.

Allen, Willis Boyd, editor and author of Boston, Mass., was born July 9, 1855, in Kittery Point, Maine. He has been editor of the Cottage Hearth and other magazines. He is the author of thirty-five books for young people.

Allin, Cephas Daniel, educator and author of Minneapolis, Minn., was born Aug. 18. 1875, in Clinton, Ontario, Canada. Since 1913 he has been associate professor of political science in the Queen's university. He is the author of the Early Federation Movement of Australia and other works.

Alling, Arthur Nathaniel, physician, ocufist and author of New Haven, Conn., where he was born July 1, 1862. He is the author of Diseases of the Eye.

Alling, John Wesley, lawyer and banker of 30 Mansfield st., New Haven, Conn., was born Oct. 24, 1841, in Orange, Conn. He is president of the Security Insurance company.

Allinson, Anne Crosby Emery, educator and author of 163 George st., Providence, R.J., was born Jan. 1, 1871, in Ellsworth. Maine. She has been dean of the Women's college of the Brown university. She is