Ashcroft, Joseph, manufacturer and capitalist of 461 Main st., Poplar Bluff, Mo., was born May 14, 1874, in Pittstown, N.J. He is president and general manager of the Bimel-Ashcroft Manufacturing company.

Ashe, Samuel A'Court, lawyer, journalist, historian and author of Raleigh, N.C., was born Sept. 13, 1840, near Wilmington, N.C. He has been postmaster of Raleigh; and was chairman of the state democratic executive committee. He is editor-in-chief of The Biographical History of North Carolina.

Ashe, William Willard, forester and scientist of Raleigh, N.C., was born June 2, 1872, in Raleigh, N.C. Since 1902 he has been in charge of forest investigations in the North Carolina state geological survey.

Ashford, Bailey Kelly, surgeon and author of Washington, D.C., was born Sept. 18, 1873, in Washington, D.C. He has been major of the medical corps of the United States army. He is the author of Anemia in Porto Rico and other works.

Ashhurst, William Henry, capitalist of 2210 Walnut st., Philadelphia, Pa., was born in Philadelphia, Pa. He is a member of the Huntington Valley golf club.

Ashley, Charles Sumner, merchant and public official of New Bedford, Mass., was born Sept. 5, 1858, in New Bedford, Mass. In 189396 he was postmaster of his city; and has served nearly twenty years as mayor.

Ashley, Clarence Degrand, lawyer and author of New York City, was born July 4, 1851, in Boston, Mass. Since 1896 he has been dean of the New York university law school. He is the author of Cases on Contract and other works.

Ashley, George Hall, educator and geologist of Washington, D.C., was born Aug. 9, 1866, in Rochester, N.Y. Since 1901 he has been assistant geologist to the United States geological survey.

Ashley, Harrison Everett, chemist, ceramist and scientist of East Liverpool, Ohio, was born Aug. 2, 1876, in New Bedford, Mass. Since 1905 he has been chemical engineer of the Homer Laughlin China company.

Ashley, J. J., physician of Meadowbrook Rest, East Chatham, N.Y. He is a successful physician and a member of several medical and scientific societies.

Ashley, Maurice C., physician of Middletown, N.Y., was born July 3, 1863, in Port Republic. N.J. He served as captain and assistant surgeon in the Spanish-American war. He is now medical superintendent of the Middletown state hospital.

Ashley, Roscoe Lewis, educator and author of Pasadena, Cal., was born June 22, 1872, in Rochester, N.Y. He is the author of The American Federal State and other works. Ashley, William James, educator and author of Cambridge, Mass., was born Feb. 25, 1860.in England. Since 1892 he has been professor of economic history at Harvard university. He is the author of James and Phillip Van Artevelde and other works.

Ashmead, Henry Graham, lawyer and author of Chester, Pa., was born June 30, 1838, in Philadelphia, Pa. He was local editor of the Chester Evening News and other newspapers. He is the author of History of Delaware County and other works.

Ashmore, Otis, educator, lecturer, astronomer and author of Savannah, Ga., was born March 6, 1853, in Lincoln county, Ga. For ten years he was a scientific teacher in the Savannah high school. Since 1896 he has been superintendent of schools of that city. He is the author of Grier's Almanac and other works.

Ashmore,Sidney Gillespie,educator and author of Schenectady, N.Y., was born on April 15, 1852, in London. Since 1881 he has been professor of Latin at Union college. He is the editor of Terences Adelphoe in Macmillan's classical series; and the author of The Classics and Modern Training and other works.

Ashton, Amos Turner, clergyman of Hyde Park, New York, was born in 1849 in Providence, R.I. Since 1902 he has been arch deacon of Dutchess Brown university.

Ashton, James William, clergyman of Olean, N.Y., was born Jan. 18, 1843, in Philadelphia, Pa. He was educated at the university of Pennsylvania and received the degrees of B.A. and M.A., and received the degree of D.D. from Hobart college. He was a member of the general convention in 1901, 1910 and in 1913. He is a member of the Grand army of the republic; and a member of the Loyal legion; and in 18831914 was rector of St. Stephen's church at Olean and since 1914 has been rector emeritus.

Ashton, Laurence, physician and author of Dallas, Texas, was born in 1847 in Virginia. He is the author of Puerperal Septicaemia.

Ashton, William Easterly, physician and author of Philadelphia, Pa., where he was born June 5, 1859. He is professor of gynecology at the Medico chirurgical college of Philadelphia. He is the author of Practice of Gynecology.

Ashurst, Henry F., lawyer and statesman of Prescott, Ariz., was born Sept. 13, 1875, in Winnemucca, Nev. He has been a member of the Arizona state legislature and is now United States senator from Arizona for the term of 1911-17.

Ashurst, John, librarian of Philadelphia, Pa., where he was born Dec. 31, 1865. For several years he was in the railroad service, and with the Maryland Steel company. Since 1900 he has been librarian of the Mercantile library.

Ashworth, Lewis Jackson, banker and real estate dealer of Huntington.W.Va., was born Nov. 7. 1851. He is president of the Twentieth Street bank.

Ashworth, Walter C., physician of Glenwood, N.C., was born Sept. 7, 1868, in Ashboro, N.C. He has been postmaster of Glenwood; and is a member of the North Caro

lina medical society and of the American medical association. He is superintendent of the Glenwood Park sanitarium.

Askenskdt, Fritz Conrad, physician and educator of 1210 Fourth ave., Louisville, Ky., was born Jan. 18, 1865, in Wenersborg, Sweden. He is president of the Scandinavian association of Louisville; and has been president of the Kentucky homeomedical society.

Askew, James Henry, merchant and banker of Artesia, N.M., was born Oct. 17, 1858, in Columbia county, Ark. He is vice-president of the State National bank.

Aspinwall, Mrs. Alica Towne, litterateur and author of Boston, Mass., was born in Brookline, Mass. She is the author of Short Stories for Short People and other works.

Aspinwall, J. Lawrence, designer and architect of New York City, where he was born June 3, 1854. He designed the Second stock exchange, Stony Wold sanitarium and numerous office and apartment buildings.

Aspinwall, John, mechanical engineer of Newburgh, N.Y., was born Oct. 15, 1858, in Paris, France. He is president of the Fabrikoid company. He is also president of the Newburgh tuberculosis sanatorium.

Aspinwall, John A., clergyman and millionaire of Washington, D.C. He is an eminent clergyman and identified with the social and business affairs of Washington.

Aspinwall, Joseph, lawyer and jurist of 673 Lafayette ave.,Brooklyn,N.Y. Since 1907 he has been justice of the supreme court of New York at Brooklyn.

Aspinwall, William Billings, educator of Loudonville, N.Y., was born Nov. 13, 1874, in Loudonville,N.Y. Since 1906 he has been professor of mathematics in the State Normal college at Albany.

Astor, John Jacob, capitalist, engineer and inventor of 23 West Twenty-sixth st., New York City, was born July 13, 1864, at Ferncliff, near Rhinebeck-on-Hudson, N. Y. He built the St. Regis and Knickerbocker hotels. He is the author of A Romance of the Future and other works.

Astor, William Waldorf, millionaire, diplomat and author of England,was born Mar. 31, 1848, in New York City. He was a representative in the New York state legislature in 1878; and was a state senator. He is the proprietor of the Pall Mall Gazette of London. He is the author of Valentino, a story of Rome, and other works.

Aswell, James Benjamin, educator and statesman of Natchitoches, La., was born Dec. 23, 1869, in Jackson Parish, La. He has been state superintendent of public instruction. Since 1913 he has been a member of congress.

Atchinson, Mrs. Rena A. Michaels, educator and author of Chicago, Ill. For several years she was dean of women at the Northwestern university at Evanston. She is the author of Potiphar's House and other works..

Atchison, George, real estate dealer and public official of 811 South Second st., Mankato, Minn., was born Jan. 1, 1859, near

Belfast, Ireland. He is a successful business man and real estate dealer. For nine years he was sheriff of Marshall county, S.D.; and has held various other positions of trust and honor. For the past seven years he has been director of the Minnesota state fair, his present term ending in 1918; and is also vice-president of the American trotting association.

Atchison, Hugh Dowling, clergyman of Dubuque, Iowa, was born Nov. 15, 1864, in Belvidere, Ill. Since 1900 he has been pastor of St.Luke's Methodist Episcopal church at Dubuque.

Atchison, Wilbur Fisk, clergyman of 1746 West One Hundred and Third st., Chicago, Ill., was born April 9, 1858, in Savanna, Ill. Since 1888 he has served in churches in Chicago, Aurora and Joliet.

Athearn, Walter Scott, educator and college professor of Des Moines, Iowa, was born July 25, 1872, in Marengo, Iowa. Since 1913 he has been president of the S. S. department of National religious education association.

Atherton, Mrs. Gertrude Franklin, author of New York City, was born Oct. 30, 1857, in San Francisco, Cal. She is the author of What Dreams May Come and other works.

Atherton, Gibson, lawyer and statesman of Newark, Ohio, was born Jan. 19, 1831, in Licking county, Ohio. In 1860 he was mayor. He has been a member of congress.

Atherton, Percy Lee, composer of Boston, Mass., where he was born Sept. 25, 1871. He is author of an Opera Comique, in one act, The Maharaja; and of numerous works in chamber music and many songs.

Atherton, Thomas Henry,lawyer and banker of 36 West River st., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., was born July 14, 1853, in Wyoming, Pa. He is vice-president and counsel of the Second National bank.

Atkeson, Thomas Clark, educator and author of Morgantown, W. Va., was born Feb. 15, 1852, in Buffalo, W. Va. Since 1910 he has been professor of animal husbandry in the West Virginia university. He is the editor of The West Virginia Farmer.

Atkins, Edwin F., manufacturer and importer of 131 State st., Boston, Mass., was born in 1850 in Boston, Mass. He is president of the Trinidad sugar company and other corporations.

Atkins, Francis Higginson, soldier, army surgeon and author of Las Vegas, N.M., was born April 15, 1843, in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1873-84 he was surgeon in the United States army. He is the author of Joseph Atkins and other works.

Atkins, George W. E., telegraph official of 195 Broadway, New York City, was born Oct. 26, 1850, in Waverly, Tenn. Since 1907 he has been vice-president of the Western union telegraph company. He is connected with thirty-two other telegraph companies.

Atkins, Harry T., manufacturer and financier of Cincinnati, Ohio, was born March 26,

1849. He is president of the Deer Creek Manufacturing company.

Atkins, James, clergyman, college president and author of Waynesville, N. C., was born April 18, 1850, in Knoxville, Tenn. Since 1896 he has been Sunday school editor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South of Nashville.

Atkins, Smith Dykins, soldier, lawyer and journalist of Freeport, Ill., was born June 9, 1835, in Horsehead, N. Y. During the civil war he attained the rank of brigadier-general. He was postmaster of Freeport for thirty years.

Atkins, Thomas Astley, lawyer, jurist and author of Yonkers, N.Y., was born on April 8, 1839, in Tompkinsville, N. Y. For nearly half a century he has been a member of the Palisade boat club. He is vice-president of the Yonkers historical association. He is the author of Yonkers in the Rebellion and other works.

Atkinson, Alfred, educator of Bozeman, Mont., was born Oct. 6, 1879, in Seaforth, Ontario, Canada. He has received the degrees of B.S.A. and M.S. In 1902-04 he was assistant agronomist in the lowa agricultural experiment station; and since 1904 has been professor of the Montana agricultural college and experiment station. He is vice-president of the Plains co-operative experiment station; and was chairman of the executive committee of the fifth congress of the dry farming congress. He has made successful investigations in dry farming in Montana and is the author of numerous bulletins on wheat, oats and barley.

Atkinson, Albert Algernon, educator and author of Athens, Ohio, was born March 7, 1867, in Nelsonville, Ohio. Since 1895 he has been professor of physics and electrical engineer in the Ohio university. He is the author of Electrical and Magnetic Calculations and other works.

Atkinson, Alice Minerva, educator of Holicong, Pa., was born Dec. 25, 1868, in Holicong, Pa. Since 1905 she has been a member of the George school committee. She is the author of European Beginnings of American History.

Atkinson, Clarence T., lawyer, lecturer and author of Camden, N. J., was born Dec. 23, 1863, in Columbus, N.J. He has contributed numerous articles to Law Literature and The Periodical Press.

Atkinson, Eleanor, educator and author of 4939 Vincennes ave., Chicago, Ill., was born March 14, 1891, in Rensselaer, Ind. She has been editor of the Little Chronicle. She is the author of Mamzelle Fifine and other works.

Atkinson, Fred Washington, educator, college president and author of Brooklyn, N. Y., was born May 23, 1865, in Reading, Mass. He was the first general superintendent of the Philippine Islands. He is the author of The Philippine Islands.

Atkinson,George Francis, botanist and author of Ithaca, N.Y., was born Jan. 26, 1854, in Raisinville, Mich. Since 1896 he has been

professor of botany of the experiment station at Cornell university. He is author of Biology of Ferns and other works.

Atkinson, George Wesley, lawyer, jurist, statesman, author and poet of Washington, D.C.,was born June 29,1845, in Virginia, now West Virginia. He has received the degrees of B.A., A.M., Ph.D., LL.B., LL.D. and D.C. L. He is regarded by the people of West Virginia as one of the state's ablest men. He has been a successful lawyer, was United States marshal of West Virginia, a member of congress, governor of West Virginia, and for four years was United States district attorney for West Virginia. Since 1905 he has been associate justice of the United States court of claims at Washington,D.C. He is the author of seven different books, all of which have been popular and have had a large sale; and he has recently published a volume of original poems entitled Chips and Whitstones.

Atkinson, Gordon T., banker and physician of Crisfield, Md., was born Dec. 28, 1846, Somerset county, Md. He is president of the Marine bank.

Atkinson, Henry Morrell, capitalist of Atlanta, Ga., was born Nov. 13,1862, in Brookline, Mass. He established the Title Guarantee and Trust company, of which he is president. He is chairman of the board of directors of the Georgia Railway and Power company.

Atkinson, Ozias Benedict, physician and banker of Florence, Texas, was born April 22, 1868, in Florence, Texas. He is president of the Florence State bank.

Atkinson, Spencer R., lawyer and jurist of 618 Piedmont ave., Atlanta, Ga. He was chairman of the railroad commission of Georgia. He is associate justice of the state supreme court.

Atkinson, Louis E., physician, lawyer, broker and statesman of Mifflintown. Pa., was born April 16, 1841, in Juniata county, Pa. He served in the civil war. In 1883-93 he was a member of congress. He is president of the Juniata Valley National bank.

Atkinson, William Bittle, physician and author of Philadelphia, Pa., was born June 21, 1832, in Haverford, Pa. He served in the civil war. He is the author of Physicians and Surgeons of the United States and other works.

Atkinson, William Elrie, lawyer and college president of Clarksville, Ark., was born July 24, 1852, in Shelby county, Ala. He was one of the leading spirits in founding the Ouachita Baptist college at Arkadelphia, of which institution he is now president.

Atkinson, William Patterson, educator and author of Jersey City, N.J., was born Feb. 5, 1869, in Philadelphia, Pa. Since 1899 he has been head of the English department at the high school of Jersey City. He edited an edition of George Eliot's Silas Marner.

Atkinson, William T., banker of 514 Kansas ave., Kansas City, Kans., was born July 9, 1848, in London, England. He is presi

dent of the Armourdale State Bank of Com

merce.

Atkinson, William Walker, journalist and author of Chicago, Ill., was born Dec. 5, 1862, in Baltimore, Md. Since 1901 he has been editor of New Thought of Chicago. He is the author of Nuggets of New Thoughts and other works.

Atkinson, Wilmer, editor of Washington Square, Philadelphia, Pa., was born June 13, 1840, in Buchs county, Pa. He is a member of the progressive republican party; and is editor of the Farm Journal.

Atmar, Lynne P., banker of Groveton, Texas, was born on Dec. 26, 1876, in Pennington, Texas. He is president of the First National bank.

Atterbury, Anson Phelps, clergyman and author of 145 West Eighty-sixth st., New York City, was born June 18, 1854, in New York. He is pastor of the Park Presbyterian church. He is the author of Islam.

Atterbury, Grosvenor, architect of 20 West Forty-third st., New York City, was born July 7, 1869, in Detroit, Mich. He was the architect of the Forest Hills gardens of Long Island, and many homes in New York City.

Atterbury, William Wallace, railway official and capitalist of Broad St. Station, Philadelphia, Pa., was born Jan. 31, 1866, in New Albany, Ind. He is vice-president of the Pennsylvania railroad.

Atteridge, Harold Richard, playwright of New York City, was born July 9, 1886, in Lake Forest, Ill. He is the author of From Broadway to Paris and other plays.

Attila, Louis, athlete and founder of New York City, was born on July 2, 1854, in Germany. In 1894 he established in New York ity the largest and best equipped athletic studio in America.

Attwood, William Rix, clergyman and author of Cleveland, Ohio, was born in 1860 in London, England. Since 1895 he has been rector of All Saint's church. He is the author of Through Five Countries and other works. Atwater, Francis, journalist, publisher and author of Meriden, Conn., was born Dec. 3, 1858, in Plymouth, Conn. He built an electric road from Meriden to Southington. He is the owner of the New Britain Daily News; and the author of the Histories of Plymouth

and Kent.

Atwater, Richard Mead, chemist of Chads Ford, Pa.. was born Aug. 10, 1844, in Provi-, dence, R.I. He has received the degrees of A.B. and A.M. from Brown university; and has made special studies in chemistry. For many years he was identified with chemicai and manufacturing interests; and in 1900-06 was in mercantile business in Paris. Since 1907 he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. Since 1878 he. has been a trustee of Brown university. In 1893 he was judge of the glass exhibits of the Chicago exposition. Since 1913 he has been mayor of Sea Isle City, N.J. He is the author of technical papers on Glass and Coke Making.

Atwater, George Parkin, clergyman and author of Akron, Ohio, was born Sept. 8, 1874, in Lisbon, Ohio. He is rector of the Church of Our Savior. He is president of the Citizens' welfare league.

Atwater, John Wilbur, farmer and statesman of Chapel Hill, N.C., was born Dec. 27, 1840, in Chatham county, N.C. In 1892-94 and 1896-98 he was a member of the North Carolina state senate. In 1899-1901 he was a member of congress.

Atwell, Charles Beach, educator, botanist and scientist of Evanston, Ill., was born April 11, 1855, in Theresa, N.Y. Since 1880 he has been connected with the Northwestern university.

Atwell, ValedoCummings,rancher and banker of Oelrichs, S.D., was born March 13, 1874, in Endfield Center, N.H. He is president of the Atwell bank.

Atwell, William Hawley, lawyer and orator of Dallas, Texas, was born June 19, 1869, in Sparta, Wis. He has been secretary of the state republican league; and of the national committeemen league. Since 1898 he has been United States district attorney for northern district of Texas.

Atwell, William P., diplomat of Ghent, Belgium. Since 1906 he has been United States consul at Ghent,

Atwill, Edward Robert, clergyman and bishop of Kansas City, Mo., was born Feb. 18, 1840, in Red Hook, N.Y. He has been rector of the Trinity church at Toledo, Ohio. Since 1890 he has been bishop of West Missouri.

Atwood, Albert William, editor and author of 272 Nassau st., Princeton, N.J., was born Feb. 25, 1879, in Jersey City, N.J. He is financial and insurance editor of the Harpers magazine. He is the author of Investment and Speculation.

Atwood, Charles Edwin, physician and expert of New York City, was born July 21, 1861, in Shoreman, Vt. For several years he was associate editor of the American Journal of Insanity. Since 1892 he has been physician in charge of the male department of the Bloomingdale asylum.

Atwood, Clarence L., banker of St. Cloud, Minn., was born Aug. 11, 1859, in Buffalo Heart Grove, Ill. He is president of the Security state bank; and resident director of the state normal school.

Atwood, Ethel, musician of Boston, Mass., was born Sept. 12, 1870, in Fairfield, Maine. She organized the Fadette ladies' orchestra.

Atwood, Frederick M., business manager and public official of Taunton, Mass., where he was born Feb. 24, 1866. For many years he was secretary of the republican city committee of Taunton. He is assistant manager of the Huber-Hodgman Printing Press company.

Atwood, George Edward, educator and author of Newburg, N.Y., was born Nov. 8, 1852, in Hartford, N.Y. He is the author of Standard School Algebra and other works.

Atwood, George Henry, lumberman and capitalist of Stillwater, Minn., was born Nov. 5,

1861, in Waterville, Maine. He is president and treasurer of the Atwood and Jones Manufacturing company.

Atwood, Harrison Henry, architect and statesman of Boston, Mass., was born Aug. 26, 1865, in North Londonderry, Vt. He was a member of congress. He has erected many buildings in and about Boston.

Atwood, Isaac Morgan, clergyman, college president and author of Canton, N.Y., was born March 24, 1838, in Pembroke, N.Y. He was editor of the Boston Universalist and of the Christian Leader. He is author of Have We Outgrown Christianity and other works.

Atwood, James Arthur, banker and manufacturer of 20 Market Square, Providence, R.I., was born May 18, 1864, in Wauregan, Conn. He is president of the Windham County National bank.

Atwood, John Harrison, lawyer and banker of Kansas City, Mo., was born Sept. 12, 1860, in Phillipston, Mass. He is vice-president of the Manufacturers' National bank. He has been city attorney.

Atwood, John Warren, physician and surgeon of Matteawan, N.Y., was born Sept. 14, 1862, in Marion, N.Y. He has attained prominence in his profession.

Atwood, Julius Walter, bishop and author of Phoenix, Ariz., was born June 27, 1857, in Salisbury, Vt. He is the founder and president of the St. Luke's home of Phoenix. He is the author of The Spiritual Influence of John Greenleaf Whittier.

Atwood, Louis Kossuth, farmer, educator, lawyer and banker of Jackson, Miss., was born Dec. 15, 1851, in Wilcox county, Ala. He has been a state representative. He is president of the American Trust and Savings bank of his city.

Auch, John F., railroad official of Philadelphia, Pa., was born March 18, 1858, in Pennsylvania. He is now vice-president of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad.

Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley, merchant and capitalist of 22 William st., New York City. He is president of the Port Inglis Terminal company.

Auchincloss, John Winthrop, merchant of 32 William st., New York City. He received the degree Ph.B from the Sheffield scientific school. Since 1873 he has been engaged in business; and is a member of the firm of Auchincloss Brothers of New York City. He is a director of the Illinois Central Railroad company and various other railroad and industrial corporations.

Auchincloss, William Stuart, civil engineer and author of Atlantic Highlands, N.J., was born March 19, 1842, in New York City. He is the author of the Line and Valve Motions and other works.

Auchy, George, chemist and scientist of Pennsylvania, was born April 23, 1862, in Pottstown, Pa. He was chemist to the Nashua Iron and Steel company. Since 1897 he has been chemist to the Keystone Saw works. Audenried, Charles Young, lawyer and jurist of Philadelphia, Pa., where he was born Dec. 9, 1863. He was secretary and treasurer

of the Macungie Iron company. Since 1896 he has been judge of the court of common pleas.

Audette, Rodolphe, banker of 1 Collins st., Quebec, was born Aug. 5, 1844, in Quebec, Canada. He is vice-president of the Canadian electric light company.

Audsley,George Ashdown, architect and author of New York City, was born Sept. 6, 1838, in Scotland. He has published Color in Dress and other works.

Auer, Harry Anton, lawyer and author of Washington, D. C., where he was born May 10, 1878. He is the author of The North Country.

Auer, John, physiologist of 13 West One Hundred and Twenty-first st., New York City, was born March 30, 1875, in Rochester, N.Y. He has been an instructor of physiology in the Harvard medical school. He is the author of Investigations on Digestion and other work.

Auerbach, Joseph Smith, lawyer and capitalist of 32 Nassau st., New York City. He is a member of the law firm of Davies, Stone and Auerbach.

Auger, Edward Victor, health official of 562 Park place, Brooklyn, N.Y., was born on Oct. 25, 1869, in Cambridgeport, Mass. Since 1902 he has been in second division, department of health, borough of Brooklyn.

Augur, George Jacob, physician, surgeon and scientist of Oakland, Cal., was born Oct. 1, 1853, in West Haven, Conn. In 1882-98 he was attending physician of the Fabiola hospital of Oakland, Cal. He has been a member of the international Hahnemannian association.

Augustin, George, journalist, author and poet of 141 Elk place, New Orleans, La., was born Feb. 22, 1866. He is librarian of the Orleans Parish medical society, official stenographer of the United States board of pension examiners at New Orleans,and manager of the Augustin Medical Book agency. He is the author of Romances of New Orleans, The Haunted Bridal Chamber, The History of Yellow Fever and various other prose works and poems.

Augustin, James M., journalist and author of New Orleans, La., was born March 31, 1858, in New Orleans, La. He is the author of History of the Catholic Church in Louisiana and other works.

Aull, Elbert H., lawyer, journalist and author of Newberry county, S. C., where he was born Aug. 18, 1857. Since 1886 he has been editor and owner of the Newberry Herald News. He is the author of School History of South Carolina.

Aulls, Samuel D., educator,lawyer and author of Elmira, N.Y., was born April 9, 1875, in Wheeler, N.Y. He is the general counsel for the Listed Securities company of New York. He is the author of Aulls' Quizzer on the Code.

Aulsbrook, Martin Edmond, manufacturer and banker of Sturgis, Mich., was born Feb. 2, 1853, in Plainfield, Ill. He is president of the Citizens' State bank. He has been president of his city.