the employ of the city ever since; transferred to the Treasury Department, 1881, and became deputy city treasurer in 1888, serving in the capacity until he was elected city treasurer, in which office he was installed Jan. 7, 1901; since then he has been elected to the office every year; received in 1910 (and on some previous occasions) the nomination of the Democratic party, in addition to that of the Republican party, with which he is affiliated. Address: Providence.

Clarkin, Franklin, journalist of 201 W. 81st St., New York City, was born, Blackstone, Mass., Jan. 31, 1869; s. Mitchell and Elisabeth (Rafger) Clarkin; m. N.Y. City, 1896; Clara Hobart Cross, d. James Madison and Hannah (Cole) Cross of Providence, R.I. Sunday editor Providence Journal, 1891; roving correspondent N.Y. Evening Post, 1897-1906, Spanish-Am. War, 1898, RussoJapanese War, 1904, etc.; secretary City Club of N.Y., 1909; N.Y. representative Boston Transcript. Mem. Met. Museum of Art. Club: City.

Clarkson, David B., book broker of 630 South Wabash ave., Chicago, Ill., was born Sept. 27, 1876, in Coldwater, Ala. He has been agent and branch manager for the Mathews Northrup company; and branch manager for Oldach and company. In 1910 he was president of the publishers club. Since 1902 he has been proprietor of the David B. Clarkson company.

Claypool, Horatio C., congressman, was born Feb. 2, 1859, in McArthur, Ohio. Since 1882 he has been engaged in the practice of law; was prosecuting attorney in 1898-1905; when he became judge of the Probate Court of his county. He was elected to the sixty-second and sixty-third congresses as a democrat; and resides in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Clayton, Henry D., congressman, was born in Barbour County, Ala. He is a member of the democratic national convention for 1904-08. He was a member of the fifty-fifth, fifty-sixth, fiftyeighth, fifty-ninth, sixtieth, sixty-first and sixty-second congresses as a democrat. He was re-elected to the sixty-third congress from the third district of Alabama for the term of 1913-15; and resides in Eufaula, Ala.

Claytor, Thomas Ash, of 1826 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C., was born, West River, Md., July 14, 1869, M.D., Pennsylvania, 1891. Clin. prof. med., George Washington, 1898-, prof. therapeut. and physician, Hosp., 1902-. Physician, to Tuberculosis Hosp., physician to Providence Hosp., 1913-; Am. Med. Assn.; Climat. Assn.

Cleary, Rev. James Mathew, pastor of the Church of the Incarnation, Minneapolis, Minn. B. September 8, 1849, in Boston, Mass.; s. of Thomas and Julia Cleary; brought to the Northwest in early life, by his parents, and educated in the public schools. of Walworth County, Wis.; St. Francis Seminary and College, Milwaukee, Wis.; and St. Lawrence College, Calvary, Wis. Ordained priest, July 9, 1872. Widely known as a lecturer, and prominent in temperance work. President of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union for many years; Vice-President of Anti-Saloon League; President of Minneapolis Home Protection League. Contributor to the Catholic World and the University Bulletin. Has

traveled abroad. Member of Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, and Commercial Club. Residence: 3817 Pleasant Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn.

Cleary, William E., water transportation, 17 South St., New York City, was born, Ellenville, Ulster Co., N.Y.; s. Patrick and Hanora (O'Brien) Cleary; ed. Ellenville, public and high schs.; m. Ellenville, N.Y., April 5, 1874, Mary Riley; children: Edward, b. 1875; Philips H., b. 1876; William, b. 1878; Mary, b. 1883; Julia, b. 1885; Robert, b. 1887. Moved to Brooklyn, 1879; in business as merchant, canal forwarder and in general lighterage ever since; pres. Cleary Bros.; v.-p. Lake Champlain Transportation Co.; treas. Nassau Sand & Gravel Co.; dir. B'd of Trade and Transportation and Maritime Exchange, N.Y. City; mem. S. Brooklyn B'd of Trade, Terminal Com. Merchants' Ass'n. Active in 4th Av. Subway agitation, and in S. Brooklyn Dock Terminal improvement. Pres. Citizens' Ass'n of Bay Ridge and Fort Hamilton; mem. Mf'rs Ass'n of Brooklyn, Brooklyn League; one of the first and most persistent advocates of canal improvement, and active in securing adoption of the canal plank in the Constitutional Convention of 1894. Clubs: Ridge (pres.), Brooklyn Democratic.

Cleveland, Frederick, lumber dealer of 70 State St., Albany, N.Y., was born, Albany, N.Y., April 22, 1874; s. Frederick and Gertrude M. (Van Vranken) Cleveland; ed. Albany Acad., 18811890; m. Boonville, N.Y., Nov. 10, 1897, Anna E. Crosby; 2 d., Marion, b. 1903; Annette Crosby, b. 1914. Engaged in lumber business since 1890; now pres. Brown's Tract Lumber Co., v.-p. Kellogg Lumber Co., of Long Pond, Me.; dir. Christy, Moir Co., N.Y. City; pres. Fulton Chain Electric Co., Fulton Chain, N.Y. Republican; Presby'n. Clubs Adirondack League Club, Old Ft. Schuyler (Utica), Ft. Orange, Albany, N.Y., Albany Country (Albany), Masonic Club, Albany.

Cleveland, Stephen Richardson, banker; born in Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson County, N.Y., May 29, 1854; son of Philander B. and Mercy (Richardson) Cleveland; attended Watertown High School; married, Watertown, N.Y., May 26, 1881, Emma C. Baker; children: Mrs. J. B. Cooper, Lou B. Engaged as civil engineer, and railroad and canal contractor for twenty-five years in various parts of U.S. and Canada. President Deer River Power Co., Eager Electric Co., vice-president Watertown National Bank; trustee Jefferson County Savings Bank; director Northern N.Y. Trust Co.; member Board of Water Commissioners; trustee Watertown Cemetery Association; vice-president of Municipal Improvement League. Republican; Universalist. President Board of Trustees of All Souls Church, Watertown City Hospital, Watertown Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson County Committee for Prevention of Tuberculosis. Mason. Clubs: Black River Valley, Jefferson County Golf. Residence: 261 Ten Eyck St. Office: Watertown National Bank, Watertown.

Clews, James Blanchard, banker; born Dunkirk, N.Y., Aug. 4, 1869; son of John and Sabina (Dayman) Clews, grandson of James Clews, Staffordshire, England, manufacturer of famous

Clews pottery; educated in Chamberlain College; married, November, 1908, Mrs. Leta Nichols Livingston, daughter Washington Romaine Nichols, and great-granddaughter of Gen. Benjamin Romaine, first comptroller of New York and of prisonship martyr fame. First commercial training was in general offices of Red Line Transit Co., and Union Steamboat Co. of Buffalo, where knowledge of railroad and transportation business was acquired, and later became president of Toledo, Ann Arbor & Northern Michigan Railway Co. during period of reorganization. Was chairman of Ontario & Western Railroad Stockholders' Committee, which succeeded in dissolving the Voting Trust which had been in existence many years, and after several other committees had failed; has served on several reorganization committees. Member firm Henry Clews & Co., bankers, and a well-known financial writer. Director Irving Publishing Co., and New Amsterdam Casualty Co., Am. Indemnity Co.; trustee East River Savings Institution, and governor Northwestern Dispensary, also trustee of several large estates. Member Chamber of Commerce. Residence: N. E. corner Fifth Av. and 85th St. Office: 15 Broad St., N.Y. City.

Clifford, Oliver Charles, Armour Institute, Chicago, Ill., was born, Wadsworth, O., Feb. 4, '70. Pennsylvania, '90-'91; Cornell, '92-'93, 95; A.B., Oberlin, '93; fellow, Chicago, '04-'06, Ph.D., '07. Prof. physics and chem., Tientsin, China, '95-'04; instr. physics, Armour, '06-'08, asst. prof., '08-'10, elec. eng., '10, asst. prof., 1912. Nan Yang Col., Shanghai, '01-'02. Mech. Eng. Susceptibility of copper and tin alloys; hysteresis of Huesler alloys. -Magnetic properties.

Clinch, Richard Floyd, merchant, financier; attended private schools of Georgia, and Cheltenham Academy, Pa. Entered the employ of Joliet Steel Co., 1883, and was connected with same until 1889, when established, with John Crerar, the firm of Crerar, Clinch & Co., dealers in coal and iron. Member Chicago Stock Exchange; director, Central Trust Company of Ill.; pres., Chicago Auditorium Ass'n; v.-p., Traverse City State Bank, Traverse City, Mich., Hannah & Lay Merc. Co., Traverse City, Mich., Hannah-Lay Co., Traverse City, Mich., Chamber of Commerce Safety Vault Co., Chicago, Ill. Democrat: Episcopalian. Club: Calumet, Union League, Chicago Golf. Address: Rookery, Chicago.

Cline, Cyrus, congressman, was born in Richland County, Ohio, July 12, 1856. Mr. Cline also engaged in the banking business in connection with several other gentlemen, who organized the First National Bank of Angola in November, 1903; at that time Mr. Cline was elected as its president, and has continued in that capacity for six years. He was elected to the sixty-first, sixty-second and sixty-third congresses as a democrat; and resides in Angola, Ind.

Clise, James William, banker (retired); born, Ellensboro, Wis., Dec. 16, 1855; son, Samuel Francis and Nancy (McKenzie) C. Edu.: Lancaster, Wis., common schools. Married, Anna Herr, Aug. 16, 1886, at Denver, Colo. Pres., Washington Securities Co.; dir., Dexter-Horton Natl. Bank; chairman Board, Washington

Savings & Trust Co.; dir. and vice-pres., Globe Navigation Co.; pres., Northwest Inv. Co.; pres., Globe Inv. Co.; pres., Clise Inv. Co. Formerly member, Park Board. Clubs: Rainier, Arctic, Seattle Athletic, Seattle Golf and Country; Recess (N.Y.). Res.: Redmond, Wash.; Office: 207 Globe block, Seattle, Wash.

Clowry, Robert C., capitalist of 30 Church St., New York City, was born in Will Co., Ill., Sept. 8, 1838; ed. public schs.; m. Omaha, Neb., Aug. 29, 1865, Caroline A. Estabrook (died April, 1896). Began business career as telegrapher; in charge of military telegraph lines, 1863-1866; bvt'd lieut.-col. U.S. V.; after war, served in various capacities with Western Union Telegraph Co., of which later became dir., pres. & gen. mg'r., and also of its subsidiary companies. Dir. Texas & Pacific R.R., Nat. Bond & Mortgage Co., Equitable Trust Co. Mem. Mil. Order Loyal Legion of N.Y. Clubs: Metropolitan, Lotos, Railroad (N.Y. City), Sleepy Hollow Country, Ardsley, Chicago Commercial (Chicago).

Cluness, William Robert, physician and surgeon; born, Ontario, Canada, Dec. 29, 1835; son, David and Annie (Ross) C. Edu.: public schools; Bailey's Select School, London, Canada; Watson's Private School; Univ. of Queen's College, Kingston, Canada; A.B., 1855; M.D., 1859, M.R.C.S., 1876. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. Honorary member Sacramento Society of Medical Improvement. Married, Mary Laird, Sept. 19, 1863, at Petaluma, Cal. Elected Med. Dir., Pacific Mutual Life Ins. Co., of Cal., in 1869, and was annually reelected for 40 years, when resigned, since which time he has practically retired. Member: Am. Med. Assn., Academy of Sciences, Am. Academy of Sciences, Med. Soc. of State of Cal. Address: 900 Union St., Alameda, Cal.

Coapman, Eugene H., vice-president and general manager Southern Ry. Office Washington, D. C. Born Aug. 11, 1865. Entered railway service 1880 as messenger boy Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., since which he has been consecutively, 1880 to 1883, operator same road; 1883 to 1886, train dispatcher, chief train dispatcher and superintendent telegraph Iowa Central Ry.; 1886 to April 1, 1890, train dispatcher Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry.; May 1, 1890, to 1901, train dispatcher, chief train dispatcher and trainmaster Illinois Central Rd. at Clinton, Ill.; March 1, 1901, to June 1, 1902, trainmaster Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. in Arizona; June 15, 1902, to Dec., 1905, superintendent Danville division Southern Ry.; Dec., 1905, to Nov., 1906, assistant general superintendent eastern district same road at Greensboro, N.C.; Nov., 1906, to Nov., 1907, general superintendent same district; Nov., 1907, to Jan., 1908, manager same district; Jan., 1908, to Jan., 1910, manager entire system; Jan., 1910, to date, general manager same road; Oct., 1910, to date, also vice-president same road.

Cobb, William Henry, clergyman and librarian of Boston, Mass., was born April 2, 1846, in Rochester, Mass. In 1872 he was ordained to the ministry; and in 1878-87 was pastor in Uxbridge, Mass. Since 1887, he has been librarian of the Congregational

library of Boston, Mass. He is the author of "A Criticism of Systems of Hebrew Metre," and other works.

Cobble, Lewis M., lawyer; born Midway, Tenn., April 27, 1866, German descent; son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Smith) Cobble; father's occupation, farmer; paternal grandparents Phillip and Sally Cobble; maternal grandmother Sarah Smith; educated at Mosheim College; in early life practiced dentistry; married Laura M. Taylor, July, 1886; member J. O. U. A..M. Republican; admitted to bar Greeneville, Tenn., Feb. 20, 1897; elected justice of the peace, May 25, 1907; elected chairman of Highway Commission, Greene Co., Tenn., Jan., 1909, which position he held for two years and six months. Appointed postmaster at Midway, Tenn., Sept. 23, 1909, which position he held until the 15th day of Nov., 1913, having resigned same, member of the K. of P.; member of the Methodist church; engaged in farming at Midway, Tenn.

Cobe, Ira Maurice, investment banker; born Boston, Mass., Oct. 29, 1866; son of Mark H. and Eva (Morris) Cobe; educated in the public schools of Lawrence, Mass., and Boston University; married, Belfast, Maine, 1892, Annie E. Watts. Admitted to bar of Suffolk County, Mass., 1888; removed to Chicago and joined in establishing firm of Cobe & McKinnon, 1892; joined in organizing the Assets Realization Co., 1898, and has been its first vice-president to 1913, president since that date. In 1910 was leading spirit in accomplishing the merger of Chicago South Side Traction lines under the title of Chicago City and Connecting Railways. Chairman of Committee of the Chicago City and Connecting Railways; director Chicago Title and Trust Co., Calumet & South Chicago Railway Co., Hammond, Whiting & East Chicago Railway Co., Bitter Root Valley Irrigation Co., Southern Street Railway Co.; partner Cobe & McKinnon. Chairman of Executive Committee Chicago Surface Lines. Recreations: Motoring, horseback riding, yachting. Clubs: Midday, Chicago Automobile (former president), Hamilton, South Shore Country, Chicago Athletic Association (Chicago); The Recess (N.Y. City). Residence: 5825 Blackstone Av. Office: 800 First National Bank Building, Chicago.

Cochran, Harry A., Coal Freight Agent Baltimore & Ohio Rd. Office, Baltimore, Md. Born Jan. 14, 1871, at Clarinda, Ia. Educated in the grammar and high schools of New California, O. Entered railway service 1892 as stenographer to local freight agent Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Ry., since which he has been consecutively Oct. 25, 1895, to April 17, 1897, stenographer to general freight agent Ohio Southern Rd. at Springfield, O.; April 17, to Aug. 1, 1897, chief clerk to commercial freight agent Baltimore & Ohio Rd. at Wheeling, W.Va.; Aug. 1, 1897, to March 13, 1898, assistant secretary to general freight agent same road at Pittsburgh, Pa.; March 13, 1898, to Sept. 1, 1899, secretary to coal and coke agent same road at Pittsburgh; Sept. 1, 1899, to Jan. 1, 1905, chief clerk same office; Jan. 1, 1905, to Sept. 1, 1911, assistant coal and coke agent same road at Cleve