Union League, Lawyers (New York City); Union League (Philadelphia); Scranton (Scranton, Pa.); Westmoreland (Richmond, Va.); Deal Golf (Deal, N.J.).

Zimmerman, Martin von, superintendent of public schools, retired; born near Magnolia, Ohio; son of Jacob and Susanna (Easterday) v. Zimmerman; educated, Illinois State University; married, Litchfield, Ill., June 3, 1878, Anna E. Duggan; children: Wayne (deceased), Charles (died 1906), Lillian (married Chester C. Weber, Chicago, 1908). He left college at the end of sophomore year to become principal of public school at Hillsboro, Ill., and remained in the educational field until 1887, twenty-five years. Has traveled extensively in the United States. Has written and published many works, almost always anonymously or under a nom de plume. Author: My Country, the National Anthem, The Royal Road to Extempore Speaking, etc. Progressive; Evangelical Lutheran.

Zucca, Antonio, importer of Italian products; born, Trieste, Austria; son of Francesco and Maria (Miniussi) Zucca; educated, Trieste Commercial College (won competition commercial prize of 500 floring); married, first, Virginia Perina, of Trieste (deceased 1898); second, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1902, Lillian Hicks; one daughter, Irma, born 1892. Came to the United States in 1869 and established the house of Zucca & Co.; introduced many of the Italian products in the American market. Became American citizen and organized the Italian Political Association; was school trustee for several years; coroner for the Borough of Manhattan four years; president Board of Assessors, N.Y.; member Executive Committee Tammany Hall; president Italian-American Democratic Association, Italian Chamber of Commerce; director Italo-American Trust Co., Italian Savings Bank, Italian Benevolent Association; treasurer Fruit Exchange and Liberal Emigration League. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Decorated three times by the King of Italy; with the Cross of Crown of Italy, and as officer of same order, and with order of Commendatore of the Crown of Italy; also decorated by President Crespo of Venezuela.

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Abney, John Rutledge, lawyer, was born in 1850 in Edgefield County, S.C. He graduated from Wofford College, S.C., A.B., 1870, later A.M., and finished education at Bonn University, Germany. He practiced law in South Carolina until 1883; since then before federal and state courts in New York. He was state solicitor in South Carolina before removing to New York in 1883; was on the staff of Governor Wade Hampton of South Carolina, delegate from South Carolina to national democratic convention, Cincinnati, 1880, and member of committee to notify its candidate of his nomination. Democrat; Episcopalian. Member Association Bar City of New York; member Southern Society (former president), Leicestershire Archaeological Society of England, Virginia Historical Society, South Carolina Historical Society.

Ambler, Charles Henry, professor of history of Ashland, Va., was born Aug. 12, 1876, in New Mattamoros, Ohio. He filled an unexpired term in the office of the high sheriff of Pleasant County, W. Va. He has been a scholar, fellow and assistant in the University of Wisconsin. He is now professor of history in the Randolph-Macon College; and chairman of the school board of Ashland, Va.

Anderson, Galusha, clergyman, educator, college president, author, was born March 7, 1832, in North Bergen, N.Y. For eight years he was president of the University of Chicago; and for three years was resident of Denison University of Ohio. For seven years he filled the chair of sacred rhetoric, church polity and pastoral duties in the Newton Theological institution of Massachusetts. For fourteen years he filled the chair of practical theology at Morgan Park, Ill.; and in the divinity school of the University of Chicago. He was in St. Louis during the Civil War; preached the first loyal sermon in that city in 1861; and was one of a band of loyal men who succeeded in keeping Missouri in the Union. He is the author of The Story of a Border City During the Civil War.

Andrews, Frank Mills, architect of New York City, was born Jan. 28, 1867, in Des Moines, Iowa. He received the degree of B.A. in architecture from Cornell University. For five years he practiced architecture in Chicago, Ill.; and since 1898 in New York City. He is president of the Greeley Square Hotel Company of New York City; vice-president of the Arlington Hotel Company of Washington, D.C.; vice-president of the Hudson Hotel Company of Albany, N.Y.; and a director of the New Haven Hotel Company of New Haven, Conn.

Apple, Henry Harbaugh, college president at Lancaster, Pa., was born Nov. 8, 1869, in Mercersburg, Pa. He has filled pastorates in the Reformed Church at Philadelphia and York, Pa.; and since 1909 has been president of the Franklin and Marshall College.

Baker, Charles Hinckley, civil engineer of Mohegan Lake, N.Y., was born Nov. 30, 1864, in Chicago, Ill. He was educated in the public schools of Chicago, Ill.; and in 1886 he graduated from Cornell University with the degree of C.E. In 1884-87 he was resident engineer of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway; of the Chicago, Rock Is

land and Pacific Railway; of the Chicago and Northwestern; and in 1887-90 was resident engineer of the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway. In 1890-95 he was engaged as a civil engineer and contractor; and built the Third Street and Suburban Railway of Seattle, Wash.; and built also the Spokane and Montrose Electric Railway. He is president of the Alabama Interstate Power Company.

Ballagh, James Curtis, educator and author of Roland Park, Md., was born in 1866 in Brownsburg, Va. Since 1895 he has successively been assistant instructor, associate and now professor of American history at Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore, Md. He was awarded the John Marshall prize in 1902. He is the author of White Servitude in the Colony of Virginia; and A History of Slavery in Virginia.

Ballenger, William Lincoln, physician and author of Chicago, Ill., was born April 26, 1861, in Economy, Ind. In 1902-04 he was president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology; and since 1895 has practiced otology in Chicago, Ill. He is professor of oto-laryngology in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, University of Illinois. He is the author of Otology and Laryngology.

Barbour, Erwin Hinckley, educator, geologist and author of Lincoln, Neb., was born near Oxford, Ohio. Since 1891 he has been professor of geology at the University of Nebraska, and also state geologist of Nebraska. He is the author of numerous Monographs on geological, paleontological and zoological subjects.

Barrett, Charles Simon, president Farmers' Union, Union City, Ga., was born Jan. 28, 1866, in Pike County, Ga. For many years he was engaged in general farming and teaching; became president of the Georgia Farmers' Union; and since 1906 has been national president of the Farmers' Union, having received the unanimous election seven times. He is a member of the Country Life Commission; and is the author of Mission, History and Times of the Farmers' Union.

Barrett, Stephen Melvil, educator and author of Norman, Okla., was born March 3, 1865, in Nebraska City, Neb. He was City and County Superintendent of Schools in Missouri; and is a successful lecturer. He is the author of Geronimo's Story of His Life; Barrett's Practical Pedagogy and other works. He is now professor of the science of teaching in the University of Oklahoma.

Barton, Robert T., lawyer and banker of Winchester, Va., was born Nov. 24, 1842, in Winchester, Va. He served as a confederate soldier, became a successful lawyer; and was president of the Virginia State Bar Association. He has been mayor of his city; and a member of the Virginia State Legislature. He edited the Virginia Colonial Decisions; and is the author of Barton's Law Practice and of Barton's Chancery Practice. He is also president of the National Bank of Winchester, Va.

Baum, Lyman Frank, journalist, playwright, author, of California, was born May 15, 1856, in Chittenango, N.Y. He entered newspaper work in 1880; and since 1897 has been editor of the Show Window of Chicago, Ill. He is the author of Mother Goose in Prose; By the Candelabra's Glare; Father Goose; His Book; The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; New Wonderland; The Songs of Father Goose; The Army Alphabet; The Navy Alphabet; American Fairy Tales; Dot and Tot of Merryland; The Art if Decorating Plays; The Maid of Arran; Matches; Kilmorne; and The Queen of Killarney.

Bingham, Robert Worth, lawyer and jurist of Louisville, Ky., was born Nov. 8, 1871, in Orange County, N.C. He has been county attorney, mayor of his city and chancellor of the Jefferson Circuit Court, He is

president of the Kentucky Children's Home Society; and president of the Board of Children's Guardians. He is vice-president of the Danville Water Company; and vice-president of the Louisville Carriage Company.

Blackader, Alexander Dougall, physician and scientist, was born June 19, 1847, in Montreal, Canada. He was educated at the McGill University; and is a graduate in arts and medicine, with honors in natural science. He also attended Saint Thomas' Hospital of London, England. Since 1881 he has been a lecturer on the diseases of children, and since 1891 has been professor of pharmacology and therapeutics at McGill University. He is also physician to the Montreal General Hospital; is senior physician to the Children's Memorial Hospital; and still practices medicine in Montreal, Canada.

Blanchard, Clarence John, statistician of Washington, D.C., was born Dec. 4, 1863, in Canada. He was deputy state oil inspector of Iowa; and chief of the irrigation section of the census bureau in 1900. He is a lecturer on The Great West and The Great American Desert. Since 1903 he has been statistician in the United States reclamation service.

Bloomer, Millard J., editor and author of New York City, was born Feb. 6, 1870, in New York City. He was editor of the Harlem Local Life and five other editions. He is the organizer of various associations; and a director and president of various corporations. He is president of the Harlem Patriotic Society; and president of the American Civic Alliance.

Blumenfeld, Ralph David, journalist and author, was born April 7, 1864, in Watertown, Wis. In 1884 he was reporter on the Chicago Record-Herald; became correspondent of the United Press; and subsequently editor of the New York Evening Telegram. Since 1904 he has been editor-in-chief of the London Daily Express.

Bond, Henry, retired business man of Brattleboro, Vt., was born July 7, 1856, in Ware, Mass. In 1881-91 he was purchasing agent for the American Waltham Watch Company. In 1891-1900 he was assistant manager of the American Radiator Company, Buffalo, N.Y.; and in 1901-05 was chairman of the operating board of that concern at Chicago, Ill. He was president of the Chicago Baptist Social Union; and became president of the Massachussetts Baptist Missionary Society.

Brandt, John Lincoln, clergyman, lecturer and author, of St. Louis, Mo., was born Oct. 26, 1860, in Somerset, Ohio. He was president of the Brandtfolk Realty Comany; and president of Brandt's Tours of the World. He is the author of Turning Points in Life; Marriage and the Home; The Great Supper; Sermons Soul Saving; Suffrage of Women; and other works. He is now pastor of the First Christian Church of St. Louis, Mo.

Breitwieser, Joseph Valentine, educator and author of Colorado Springs, Colo., was born March 31, 1884. in Jasper, Ind. He has been assistant in psychology in the Indiana University, Columbia University and Colorado College. He is the author of Attention and Movement in Reactions; and is a lecturer and researcher in psychology and education. Since 1911 he has been professor of psychology and education in Colorado College.

Brewster, Eugene Valentine, editor and author of Brooklyn, N.Y., was born Sept. 7, 1869, in Bay Shore, N.Y. Since 1894 he has been engaged in the practice of law; he is a successful lecturer and campaign speaker. Since 1908 he has been editor of the Caldron Magazine; and

since 1911 has been managing editor of the Motion Picture Story Magazine. He is president of the Brooklyn Grand Opera Company; and in 1900 was nominee for attorney general.

Bross, Ernest, editor and author of Indianapolis, Ind., was born Sept. 1, 1860, in Newaygo, Mich. In 1897-1904 he was managing editor of the Portland Oregonian; and since 1904 has been editor-in-chief of the Indianapolis Star. He is the author of various stories and poems.

Brown, Arthur Judson, clergyman and author of New York City, was born Dec. 3, 1856, in Holliston, Mass. In 1880 he graduated with the degree of A.B. from Wabash College of Indiana; and in 1884 with the degree of A.M. from that institution. In 1883 he graduated from Lane Theological Seminary; and in 1891 received the degree of D.D. from Lake Forest University. In 1883-88 he filled pastorates in the Presbyterian church in Wisconsin and Illinois; and in 1888-95 in Portland, Ore. Since 1895 he has been secretary of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions for New York; and in 1901-02 traveled around the world. He is the author of The New Era in the Philippines; New Forces in Old China: The Foreign Missionary; The Why and How of Foreign Missions; and The Nearer and Farther East.

Brown, James Stanley, educator and college president of Joliet, Ill., was born in September, 1863, in Cumberland, Ohio. He has been principal and superintendent of various schools; president of the State Normal School at The Dalles, Oregon; and president of the secondary department of the National Education Association. He is now superintendent of the Township High School of Joliet, Ill.; and is a member of the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bruner, Weston, educator and evangelist of Atlanta, Ga., was born Jan. 21, 1867, in Clarkson, Ky. He has filled pastorates in the Baptist ministry in Baltimore, Richmond, Washington and San Antonio. Since 1910 he has been superintendent or general evangelist of the Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention.

Buffington, Adelbert Rinaldo, soldier and inventor of Madison, N.J., was born Nov. 22, 1837, in Wheeling, Va. He attained the rank of brigadier-general in the United States army. He has perfected a magazine firearm; carriages for light and heavy guns; parts of models of 1884 Springfield rifles, and several mechanical devices. He also introduced the gas-forging furnaces and improved methods at the national armory, of Springfield rifles; and first used the nitre and manganese method of bluing parts of small arms.

Burns, William Henry, clergyman and author of Evanston, Ill., was born Sept. 11, 1840, in Canada. Since 1872 he has filled pastorates in various cities in Illinois, and in 1883-90 and 1900-09 in Chicago. He has traveled in Europe and the East, and since 1909 has been an evangelist of the Rock River Conference. He is the author of Crisis in Methodism and other works.

Burwell, Benjamin Franklin, lawyer and jurist of Oklahoma City, Okla., was born April 15, 1866, in Armstrong County, Pa. He was educated in the public and private schools, and at the State Normal School at Glenville, W.Va. He studied law in West Virginia and Kansas, and practiced in Kansas at Gypsum City, where he was city clerk. In 1891 he located in Oklahoma City; and in 1898-1907 was an associate justice of the Supreme Court for the Territory of Oklahoma. He is now actively engaged in the practice of law in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Bush, Irving T., business president of New York City, was born July 12, 1869, in Ridgeway, Mich. He is president of the Bush Terminal Com