m Hill Mill HBP HiHiilnli muni immsffill 1IHHH JBi — IHBffiH HI HURT lIllllllAUlilUUlilUAUtlllllUUUUllillililillllilliillillll 1 ■ I -4 O -#' . w * 8 I \ v , f . ... -A" A N ^ ■ -■ o ° o -" \ v * \ %< V*. - ^ - oV % % Biographical Directory OF THE AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF JAMES T. McCLEARY, Secretary Published by the AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE 30 Church Street, New York 1911 Copyright, 1911 by American Iron and Steel Institute ©CI.A29727G FOREWORD One of the objects of the Institute is to promote acquaintanceship, and therefore friendship, among its members. As one means to that end this book has been prepared. It is intended for circulation among the members of the Institute only, except that copies will be sent to a number of the leading iron and steel producers of Europe. These biographies are in no sense intended as eulo- gies, tempting as that field would be in dealing with the records of very many of the members; they are simply statements of fact intended to serve as introductions of the members to each other. The biographical sketches have been prepared in the office of the Secretary of the Institute from data obtained from different sources, always the best available. They may be accepted as reliable. The first edition of the Directory does not completely cover the membership of the Institute. Some of the members have been abroad during the time of its prepara- tion and are, therefore, not represented at all; and, for various reasons, other members have had to be omitted or only partially represented. These facts have neces- sitated a slight modification of the original plan, which contemplated a full page for each member. Incomplete sketches are placed at the end of the book out of their alphabetical order, but they may be found by means of the index. The loyal co-operation of the Assistant Secretary of the Institute, Mr. Howard H. Cook, in the preparation of this Directory is gratefully acknowledged. James T. McCleary, Secretary. New York City, June 15, ign. American 3ton and ^teel SJngtitute (§tfuna 1911-1912 Elbert H. Gary Powell Stackhouse Willis L. King Charles M. Schwab Edward Bailey President . First Vice-President Second Vice-President Third Vice-President . Treasurer James T. McCleary Secretary American 3]ron anti ^>teel ^institute Birtctara Term expires in 1912 James A. Campbell Thomas J. Drummond John C. Maben William A. Rogers Jesse F. Welborn Term expires in 1913 Edward Bailey Edmund A. S. Clarke Willis L. King Samuel Mather John A. Topping Term expires in 1914 James A. Farrell Edgar C. Felton Elbert H. Gary Charles M. Schwab Powell Stackhouse (HommittttB COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP Elbert H. Gary, Chairman E. A. S. Clarke Samuel Mather James A. Farrell Charles M. Schwab E. C. Felton Powell Stackhouse Willis L. King John A. Topping COMMITTEE ON WELFARE WORK Elbert H. Gary, Chairman E. A. S. Clarke W. B. Schiller J. A. Campbell F. W. Wood G. G. Crawford COMMITTEE ON IMPROVEMENT IN METHODS Elbert H. Gary, Chairman J. A. Campbell Willis L. King E. A. S. Clarke Samuel Mather A. C. Dinkey W. A. Rogers E. C. Felton Charles M. Schwab COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Elbert H. Gary, Chairman E. A. S. Clarke Charles M. Schwab James A. Farrell F. W. Wood SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS Willis L. King, Chairman E. A. S. Clarke Samuel Mather OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Elbert Henry Gary CHAIRMAN, UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION Born in Wheaton, 111., October 8, 1846, son of Erastus and Susan A. (Vallette) Gary. Educated in the public schools of Wheaton, 111., Wheaton College and Chicago University, Law Department, LL.B., 1867. Honorary Degree, LL.D., 1906, McKendree College. Admitted to the bar in Illinois in 1867, Supreme Court of the United States in 1878. Practised law in Chicago and was General Counsel for many large corporations. President of the Chicago Bar Association, 1893-94. Took a leading part in the organization of the Consolidated Steel and Wire Co., 1890; American Steel and Wire Co., 1898; Federal Steel Co., 1898. Retired from the practice of law in October, 1898, to become President of the Federal Steel Co. Prominent in the formation of the United States Steel Corporation of which he is Chair- man of the Board of Directors and of the Finance Com- mittee. Director of a large number of subsidiary companies of the United States Steel Corporation. Also Chairman of the Board of Directors and of the Finance Committee of the Allis-Chalmers Co.; Director, International Harvester Co.; Hudson & Manhattan R. R. Co. ; and of a large number of banks. Trustee of Northwestern University. Built the Gary Memorial Church, Wheaton, 111. ; presented law library to Northwestern University ; built Y. M. C. A., Gary, Ind. Member, Metropolitan, Lawyers and New York Yacht Clubs, New York; Union League Club, Chicago; Past President of Illinois Society of New York; etc., etc. Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. Home address: Waldorf-Astoria, New York. 11 Edward Bailey PRESIDENT, CENTRAL IRON AND STEEL COMPANY Born in Harrisburg, Pa., October 19, 1861, son of Charles L/ukens and Emma H. (Doll) Bailey. Edu- cated at Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., and graduate of Yale University, Sheffield Scientific School, Ph. B., 1881. Took a post graduate course in chemistry. Entered the iron business in 1882, in the employ of Charles L. Bailey & Co., Inc., manufacturers of nails and puddle bars . On the death of C. L. Bailey in 1899, was elected President of the Central Iron and Steel Co. Elected Presi- dent of Harrisburg Na- tional Bank in 1892; or- ganized Harrisburg Trust Co. in 1893. President since that time. Presi- dent of the Pennsylvania Surety Co. , the Harrisburg Traction Co. Chairman, Central Penna. Traction Co. Director, American Iron & Steel Mfg. Co.,Steelton National Bank, Steelton Trust Co., New Cumberland National Bank, Halifax National Bank, Farmers Trust Co. (Carlisle), East End Bank (Harrisburg), Harrisburg Shoe Mfg. Co., etc., etc. Member, University Club, New York, and Uni- versity Club, Phila. Trustee of Pennsylvania Insane Hospital, and Home for the Friendless, Harrisburg. Business address: Harrisburg, Pa. Home address: 1517 North Front St., Harrisburg, Pa. 12 James Anson Campbell PRESIDENT, THE YOUNGSTOWN SHEET AND TUBE COMPANY Born in Ohlton, Trumbull Co., Ohio, September 11, 1854, son of John and Caroline (Jones) Campbell. Edu- cated in the public schools of Niles and Girard, Ohio, and at Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio. During the period 1881-1891, was General Manager and Treasurer of the Youngstown Ice Co.; 1891-1894, Superintendent of the Warren Mill, for The Trumbull Iron Co.; 1894-1897, with the Union Iron & Steel Co., as Superintendent of the Pomeroy Mill; 1897- 18 99, General Superin- tendent of the Mahoning Valley Iron Co.; 1899- 1900, Manager of the Youngstown District for the Republic Iron and Steel Co.; 1901-1903, Vice- President and General Manager of the Youngs- town Sheet & Tube Co . Elected President of the last named company in 1903. Also President and Director Crete Mining Co., The Crystal Ice and Storage Co., The Central Store Co. ; Vice-President and Director, The Youngstown Ice Co. ; Director, Lackawanna Steel Co. and several banks. Trustee, Hiram College and Youngstown Chamber of Commerce. Member, Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Youngstown Club and Mahoning Golf Club, Youngstown. Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. Home address: 722 Bryson St., Youngstown, Ohio. 13 Edmund Arthur Stanley Clarke PRESIDENT, LACKAWANNA STEEL COMPANY Born in Ottawa, Canada, January 21, 1862, son of Thomas Curtis and Susan Harriet (Smith) Clarke. Graduate of Harvard Univ., A. B., (cum laude), 1884. In 1884, entered laboratory of Spang Steel & Iron Co., Sharpsburg, Pa.; 1885, with Union Steel Co., Chi- cago, and in 1890, became Asst. Superintendent, Union Works, Illinois Steel Co.; in 1891, appointed Asst. General Superintendent , South Works, and in 1899, General Manager, Illinois Steel Co. Resigned No- vember 1, 1899, and went abroad. March 1, 1900, became General Manager of Manufacturing, Deer- ing Harvester Co., and October 1, 1903, was ap- pointed to the same posi- tion in the International Harvester Co. Resigned December 15, 1904, to become President, Lackawanna Steel Co. Officer and Director in many companies. Member, Amer. Inst, Mining Engineers, Amer. Soc. Testing Materials, Int. Assn. Testing Materials, etc. Member, Century, Harvard, Metropolitan, Railroad Clubs, New York; Chicago Club, Chicago; Buffalo, Harvard Clubs, Buffalo; A. D., Harvard Union, Harvard Varsity Clubs ; Delta Kappa Epsilon and Zeta Psi . Business address: 2 Rector St., New York. Home address: 10 East 75th St., New York. 14 Thomas J. Drummond PRESIDENT, LAKE SUPERIOR CORPORATION Born in the County of Leitrim, Ireland, September 26, 1860, son of George and Elizabeth Morris (Soden) Drummond. Educated in the public schools of Montreal. Partner in the firm of Drummond, McCall and Com- pany, of Montreal, iron and steel merchants. This well known firm was established in 1881, by George E. Drummond and James T. McCall and founded the Montreal Car Wheel Com- pany, the Canadian Iron Furnace Company of Montreal and Radnor Forges, Quebec, and the Drummond-McCall Pipe Foundry Company. President of the Lake Su- perior Corporation, the Algoma Steel Company, the Algoma Central Rail- way and the Canada Iron Corporation. Director of the Royal Bank of Canada. President of the Montreal Board of Trade in 1908 and 1909. Governor of the Montreal General Hospital and the Western Hospital, Montreal. Member of the Mount Royal Club, the St. James Club, Canada Club, Forest and Stream Club and Hunt Club of Montreal, Canada; York Club, and Toronto Club, Toronto, Canada. Business address: 28 Victoria Square, Montreal. Home address: 512 Sherbrooke St., Montreal. 15 James A. Farrell PRESIDENT, UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION Born in New Haven, Conn., February 15, 1863, son of John G. and Catherine Farrell. Educated in the public schools of New Haven, Conn. During the period 1878 to 1894, was employed in various capacities in the manufacturing branch of the iron and steel industry. Was soon after appointed General Manager of the Pittsburgh Wire Company which had a plant at Braddock, Pa., and pro- duced rods, wire products and wire nails. This plant was subsequently acquired by the American Steel & Wire Company. In 1899, became Foreign Sales Manager for the American Steel and Wire Company. In October, 1903, was elected Presi- dent of the United States Steel Products Export Company, now known as the United States Steel Products Company, and continued to act in that capacity until February 1, 1911, when he became President of the United States Steel Corporation . Director of a large number of the subsidiary companies of the United States Steel Corporation. Member of Chamber of Commerce, New York City. Business address: 71 Broadway, New York City. Home address: 249 Garfield Place, Brooklyn, N. Y, 16 Edgar Conway Felton PRESIDENT, PENNSYLVANIA STEEL COMPANY Born in Thurlow, Pa., April 13, 1858, son of Samuel Morse and Maria Low (Lippitt) Felton. Educated in private schools in Philadelphia, Pa., and graduate of Harvard University, A. B., 1879. In 1880, entered the chemical laboratory of the Pennsylvania Steel Company at the Steelton Works and was soon after placed in charge of the Forge and Special Steels Department. Left to enter the employ of the Sanderson Steel Company, Syracuse, N. Y., but later returned to Steelton and became successively, Fore- man of Merchant Mill; Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent of Steelton Works, General Manager of the company and in 1895, was elected President. President of Pennsylvania Steel Company of N. J., Pennsylvania Steel Company of Pa., Penn-Mary Coal Company, Cornwall Ore Banks Company, Baltimore & Sparrows Point R. R. Company; Vice-President, Mary- land Steel Company, The Spanish- American Iron Company and Cornwall & Lebanon R. R. Company. Member of the American Institute of Alining Engi- neers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Harvard Engineering Society, Franklin Institute, Penn- sylvania Engineering Society. Member of Philadelphia, Union League, University, Art and Harvard Clubs, Philadelphia; Harvard Club, New York; Harrisburg Club; American Club, Havana and others. Trustee of Drexel Institute, Western Savings Fund Society. School Director, Haverford, Pa. Business address: Morris Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Home address: Haverford, Pa. 17 Willis Larimer King VICE-PRESIDENT, JONES AND LAUGHLIN STEEL COMPANY Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., February 14, 1851, son of Hugh Davidson and Eliza Ann (McMasters) King. Educated in public schools and Newell's Academy, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Washington and Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pa. In 1869, entered the employ of the firm of Jones and Laughlin, and was successively promoted through var- ious grades for the most part in the Sales Depart- ment to the position of Vice-President of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Co., which position he has filled for many years. Di- rector of Vesta Coal Co., Interstate Iron Co., Lee- tonia Mining Co., Blair Supply Co., Blair Lime- stone Co . , Pittsburgh Mercantile Co., Ross Land Co., Woodlawn Land Co., Woodlawn Water Co., East- ern R. R. Co., State Line & Lake Erie R. R. Co., Fair- haven & Georgetown R. R. Co., Monongahela Connect- ing R. R. Co., Aliquippa and Southern R. R. Co., and Woodlawn and Southern Street Railway Co. Member of Duquesne Club, Allegheny Country Club, and Pittsburgh Golf Club. Business address: Jones and Laughlin Office Build- ing, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address : 4900 Wallingford St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 18 John Campbell Maben PRESIDENT, SLOSS-SHEFFIELD STEEL & IRON COMPANY Born in Petersburg, Va., December 31, 1839, son of John and Elizabeth Moore (Campbell) Maben. Edu- cated in private schools of Richmond, Va., and Prince- ton, N. J. Moved from Richmond, Va., to New York City in 1868, and became a partner in the banking house of Lancaster, Brown & Co. After panic of 1873, started business on his own ac- count as an Investment Broker. Was one of the or- ganizers and Directors of Richmond- W est Point Terminal Railway & Warehouse Co., now a part of Southern Railway system. Took an active part in 1887, in organizing the Sloss Iron and Steel Co., and in 1899, the Sloss- Sheffield Steel & Iron Co., its successor. Director since its formation. Became President in 1902. Also Director of Northern Alabama Railway Co., and Lanston Monotype Machine Co. Served in the Confederate Army, 1861-1865, in the 12th Virginia Regiment and later as Captain of Cavalry. Member Southern Club and Country Club, Birming- ham, Ala.; Union Club, Confederate Veteran's Camp and Virginia Society of New York City. Business address: Birmingham, Alabama. Home address: Birmingham, Alabama. 19 Samuel Mather SENIOR PARTNER, PICKANDS, MATHER AND COMPANY Born in Cleveland, Ohio, July*;13, 1851, son of Samuel Livingston and Georgiana Pomeroy (Woolson) Mather. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland, Ohio, and at St. Marks School, Southboro, Mass. Has received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts from Adelbert College, Western Reserve University and Doctor of Laws from Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio. Began in the office of his father, who was then President of the Cleve- land Iron Mining Com- pany of Cleveland, Ohio, and Marquette, Michigan. In 1883, formed the firm of Pickands, Mather and Company, iron ore, coal and pig iron merchants, of which Mr. Mather is now the senior partner. Director, United States Steel Corporation, Lackawanna Steel Co., Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co., and of several banks and trust companies. Member of Executive Committee, National Civic Federation. President of Lakeside Hospital and Chil- dren's Aid Society. Trustee of Western Reserve Uni- versity, Kenyon College, " Hiram House," "Goodrich House," and Cleveland Humane Society. Warden of Trinity Cathedral (Episcopal). Business address: Cleveland, O. Home address: 2605 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. 20 William Arthur Rogers PRESIDENT, ROGERS-BROWN IRON COMPANY Born in Berkshire, Tioga Co., N. Y., September 8, 1851, son of Dr. Melancthon and Eleanor Root (Silliman) Rogers. Graduate of Yale University, Sheffield Scien- tific School, Ph. B., 1874. Began in 1874, as clerk with L. R. Hull & Company, Cincinnati, pig iron merchants, and in 1877, was made junior partner. Later, organized the firm of Rogers & Trivett, which, after the death of Mr. Trivett, be- came the firm of Rogers, Brown & Co., of which he has been senior partner ever since. In 18 90, removed to Buffalo, N. Y., to take charge of the Buffalo interests of Rogers, Brown & Co. and of the Tonawanda Iron & Steel Co. near that city. Presi- dent, Rogers-Brown Iron Co.; Tonawanda Iron & Steel Co., Punxsutawney Iron Co., Niagara Iron Mining Co., Rogers Iron Mining Co., Munro Iron Mining Co. Vice-President, Iroquois Iron Co., Buffalo Steamship Co., and Cascade Coal & Coke Co. Director, Rogers-Brown Ore Co., Cleveland Fur- nace Co., Ontario Power Co., and of several banks. Member of Century Association, New York; Buffalo, University, Country and Ellicott Clubs, Buffalo. Business address: Buffalo, N. Y. Home address: 309 North St., Buffalo, N. Y. 21 Charles Michael Schwab PRESIDENT, BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION Born in Williamsburg, Blair Co., Pa., February 18, 1862, son of John A. and Pauline (Farabaugh) Schwab. Educated at St. Francis College, Loretto, Pa. Began as clerk in grocery store, Braddock, Pa. In 1881, obtained employment at the Edgar Thomson Works of the Carnegie Co., and in less than a year was Capt. Jones' Chief Assistant. On death of Capt. Jones, became Superintendent of Edgar Thomson Works and in 1892, of Homestead Works also; in 1897, made President of the Carnegie Steel Co., and in 1901, became President of the United States Steel Cor- poration, continuing until 1904, when he re- signed to become Presi- dent of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, in which he owns a large interest. Director in a large number of steel, coal and coke, and banking corporations. Public gifts include a. magnificent Catholic Church at Loretto, Pa.; Church at Braddock, Pa.; a convent house at Cresson, Pa.; an industrial school, at Home- stead, Pa.; School at Weatherly, Pa.; Auditorium to Penn. State College; and a Summer Sanitarium for Children, Staten Island. Business address: 111 Broadway, New York. Home address: Riverside Drive, New York. 22 Powell Stackhouse PRESIDENT, CAMBRIA IRON COMPANY Born in Philadelphia, Pa., July, 1840, son of Joseph Dilworth and Sarah Phipps (Shaw) Stackhouse. Edu- cated in the public schools of Philadelphia, Pa. In 1856, entered the employ of Wood, Morrell & Co., lessees of the Cambria Iron Works, at first in the store and later in the general office. In 1866, became Super- intendent of the Johnstown Manufacturing Co., a sub- sidiary of the Cambria Iron Co., and in 1868, Assistant Superintendent of the Cambria Iron Co. Resigned Dec. 31, 1873, to become General Agent of the Republic Iron Co., Marquette, Mich . , remain- ing until Dec. 31, 1876. In May, 1878, became Assistant and Acting General Manager of Cambria Iron Co. ; April 20, 1880, Comptroller; Jan. 24, 1884, Vice-President and Jan. 19, 1892, President. Became President of the Cambria Steel Co. in 1898. Retired in March, 1910. Now President, Cambria Iron Co.; Director, many other Cos. Served through the Civil War in the 3rd, 133rd and 198th Penna. Regiments rising to rank of Major. Member of the Loyal Legion. Member, Union League Club, Phila. and Springhaven Country Club. Business address: Morris Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Home address: Wallingford, Delaware Co., Pa. 23 John Alexander Topping CHAIRMAN, REPUBLIC IRON AND STEEL COMPANY Born in St. Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio, June 10, 1860, son of Henry and Mary (Tallman) Topping. Edu- cated in the public and high schools of Kansas City, Mo. Began his business career as bank clerk in Bellaire, Ohio, remaining one year. In 1878, entered the iron business in the employ of the Aetna Iron and Nail Co., and was elected President of the company in 1898. This company was merged with another to form the Aetna- Standard Iron & Steel Co., which was in turn merged in the American Sheet Steel Co., of which Mr. Topping was elected First Vice-President in 1900. Resigned in July, 1903, and later in the same year, undertook the reorganization of the La Belle Iron Works. In July, 1904, was elected President of the American Sheet & Tin Plate Co., remaining until January, 1906, when he became President of the Republic Iron & Steel Co. and Chairman of the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co. In 1908, elected Chairman of the Republic Iron&Steel Co. Member of the Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Union League and New York Athletic Clubs, New York; Fair- field Co. Club, Greenwich, Conn.; and other clubs. Business address: 115 Broadway, New York City. Home address: Greenwich, Conn. 24 Jesse Floyd Welborn PRESIDENT, THE COLORADO FUEL AND IRON COMPANY Born near Ashland, Neb., March 9, 1870, son of John Wesley and Jennie (Roberts) Welborn. Educated in the public schools of Indianola, Neb. At first, worked as clerk and later as Assistant Cashier in banks at Indianola and McCook, Neb., in the period 1887 to 1890. In 1890, entered the employ of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company and has been with the company con- tinuously since that time. From 1890 to 1899, was connected with the Sales Department, starting as' clerk and being subse- quently promoted through various grades in both the Fuel and Iron Depart- ments to the position of General Eastern Agent in New York City, which he held in 1899. From 1899 to 1903, was General Sales Agent of the company. In September, 1903, was elected Vice-President and had charge of the Sales and Traffic Departments, continuing in this position until March, 1907, when he was elected President, succeeding Mr. F. J. Hearne. Also President of the various subsidiary companies of the Colorado Fuel & Iron Co. Member of Denver Club and Denver Country Club. Business address: Boston Building, Denver, Colo. Home address: 1065 Logan Street, Denver, Colo. 25 James Thompson McCleary SECRETARY, AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE Born in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, February 5, 1853, son of Thompson and Sarah (McCutcheon) McCleary. Educated in the public schools of Ingersoll, Ontario, and at McGill University, Montreal. Taught school in Wisconsin and soon became Super- intendent of Schools for Pierce County, Wis. Resigned in 1881, to become Professor of History and Civics in the State Normal School at Mankato, Minn., contin- uing in this position elev- en years. In 1892, was elected to Congress from the Second Minnesota Dis- trict and served continu- ously for fourteen years (1893-1907). In March, 1907, was appointed by President Roosevelt, As- sistant Postmaster Gen- eral in charge of the trans- portation of the mails on land and sea. Elected Secre- tary of the American Iron and Steel Institute, January 11, 1911. Author of Studies in Civics, 1888; Manual of Civics, 1894; Protection, America's Proper Permanent Policy (in press) . President of the Lincoln Memorial Road Association of America. Life member of Minnesota State Historical Society. Member of the Railroad Club, New York. Business address: Room 920, 30 Church St., N. Y. Home address: Waldorf-Astoria, New York City. 26 HONORARY MEMBERS Robert Forsyth CONSULTING ENGINEER Born in Troy, N. Y., September 28, 1849, son of James and Sarah (Tibbits) Forsyth. Educated in private schools, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, C. E., 1869. Student and draftsman at Bessemer Works, Troy, N. Y., under A. L. Holley, 1870-71. Superintendent, Bessemer Department, North Chicago Rolling Mill (North and South Works) 1872-1883: Superintendent, Spang Steel & Iron Co., Pittsburgh, 1884. Man- ager of Union Steel Co., Chicago, 1885-1889; Chief Engineer, Illinois Steel Co., 1889-1896; since 1896, engaged in practice as a Consulting Engineer and expert in the metallurgy of Iron and Steel, and ap- praisal of plants and properties. Member, Iron and Steel Institute, Great Britain; American Society of Civil Engineers; American Society of Mechanical Engineers; American Institute of Mining Engineers; Western Society of Engineers. Member of Union, University and Engineers' Clubs, New York; Chicago, University, Union, and Caxton Clubs, Chicago; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Troy Club,, Troy, N. Y. Trustee of John Crerar Library, Chicago. Business address: 1159, The Rookery, Chicago, 111. Home address: The Walton, Chicago, 111. 29 John Fritz MECHANICAL ENGINEER Born in Chester Co., Pa , August 21, 1822, son of George and Mary (Maharg) Fritz. Educated in the old pay school, preceding the free common schools. Honorary degrees from University of Pennsylvania, Stevens Insti- tute and Columbia University. In 1838, apprenticed to blacksmith's trade; later em- ployed at Norristown (Pa.) Iron Works and soon became Mill Superintendent. In 1854, became Superin- tendent and Engineer of the Cambria Iron Works, Johnstown, Pa. In 1860, was appointed Superin- tendent and Engineer of the Bethlehem Iron Co. and built the works of that company, now the Bethlehem Steel Co. Re- tired in 1893. Inventor of the three-high mill. Elected, in 1893, honorary member of The Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain and received the Besse- mer Gold Medal. Later made Honorary Life Vice- President of the Institute. Life member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Vice-President, 1882- 1884 and President, 1895-1896). Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers (President, 1894). Hon- orary member of the American Society of Civil En- gineers and the Franklin Institute. Home address: Bethlehem, Pa. 30 Henry Marion Howe CONSULTING METALLURGIST, PROFESSOR OF METALLURGY, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Born in Boston, Mass., March 2, 1848, son of Samuel Gridley and Julia (Ward) Howe. Educated in schools of Boston, graduate Harvard College, A. B., 1869; A. M., 1872; LL.D., 1905; Lafayette College, LL.D., 1905. 1880-82, designed and built the works of the Orford Nickel and Copper Co. ; 1883-97, Consulting Metallurgist, and Lecturer on Metallurgy, Mass. Institute of Tech- nology; since 1897, Pro- fessor of Metallurgy in Columbia University. Author of " Metallurgy of Steel," and other books. Knight with Star of the Order of St. Stanislas, Russia; Chevalier of the Legion d' Honneur, of France ; honorary member, Russian Imperial Tech- nical Society; Societe d ' Encouragement pour L'Industrie Nationale, of France; Royal Academy of Science, Sweden; British Institution of Mining and Metallurgy ; Past President, American Institute of Mining Engineers. President, Inter. Assn. for Testing Materials; President, Amer. Assn. for Testing Materials. Recipient of the Bessemer Gold Medal, gold medal of Verein zur Beforderung des Gewerbfleisses of Germany, Elliot Cresson Gold Medal of the Franklin Institute. Member of Century, Harvard, and Technology Clubs. Home address: McLean Road, Bedford Hills, N. Y. 31 John Pierpont Morgan BANKER Born in Hartford, Conn., April 17, 1837, son of Junius Spencer and Juliet (Pierpont) Morgan. Graduate of the English High School, Boston, Mass., and student at the University of Goettingen. In 1857, became connected with Duncan, Sherman & Co., bankers, and in 1860 was appointed Agent and Attorney in the United States for George Peabody & Co., London, the house in which his father was partner. In 1864, became junior part- ner in the firm of Dabney, Morgan & Co., succeeded by Drexel, Morgan & Co., and J. P. Morgan & Co., of which Mr. Morgan is the senior partner. Has reorganized and con- solidated many of the largest railway systems and has organized and financed many of the largest industrial companies. Art connoisseur and bibliophile. Donor of large sums to public institutions. Member of the Union, Knickerbocker Union League, Metropolitan, Century, New York Yacht, Sea wanhaka- Corinthian, Tuxedo, Racquet and Tennis, Riding, Church, City, Mid-Day, Players, Grolier, Jekyl Island and Turf Clubs, New York; Metropolitan Club, Washington, etc. Business address: 23 Wall Street, New York City. Home address: 219 Madison Avenue, New York. /Hr *~*'V<." ' b£«p*> . ^v-^cfli ■ IB [-.* * -^iB %'H i ''- .£&&$% ■■1 ■ ■ ~'j '&2tM?& ' ^ ' ;"^" •£& 1 [ '^fW^ Mil—- 32 James Moore Swank SECRETARY AND GENERAL MANAGER, AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL ASSOCIATION Born in Westmoreland County, Pa., July 12, 1832, son of George W. and Nancy (Moore) Swank. Educated in the public schools of Johnstown, Pa., at Elders Ridge Academy and at Jefferson College. Honorary degrees: Ph.D., 1900, Washington and Jefferson College; LL. D., 1909, Temple University, Philadelphia. Began, in 1852, the publication of a newspaper in Johnstown, Pa., and, in 1853, founded the Johns- town Tribune of which he was the editor and pub- lisher to 1870. Then be- .came Clerk of the Com- mittee on Manufactures, House of Representatives. In 1871-72, was Chief Clerk of the Department of Agriculture. In Decem- ber, 1872, took charge of the American Iron and Steel Association as Secretary and since 1885 has been General Manager as well. Author of History of the Department of Agriculture, 1872; Iron Making and Coal, Mining in Pennsylvania, 1878; History of the Manufacture of Iron in All Ages, 1884; 2d ed., 1892; Notes and Comments, etc., 1897; Pro- gressive Pennsylvania, 1908; Cambria County Pioneers, 1910; and the publications of the Association. Business address: 261 South Fourth St., Phila., Pa. Home address: The Colonial, Phila. Pa. 33 George Woodward Wickersham ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., September 19, 1858, son of Samuel Morris and Elizabeth O. (Woodward) Wicker- sham. Student at Lehigh University, 1873-75 ; graduate, University of Pennsylvania, Law School, LL.B., 1880. Honorary M.A., 1901; LL.D., 1909, Lehigh University. Practiced law in Philadelphia, 1880-82; then removed to New York and continued the practice of law. Member of the firm of Strong & Cadwalader, 1887-1909. Attorney General of the United States in the Cabinet of President Taft since March 4, 1909. Counsel for New York State Sav- ings Bank Assn., 1890- 1900: Member of and Counsel for committee on reorganization of Chicago traction lines ; Counsel of construction company, New York Subway; General Counsel, Interborough Rapid Transit Co. 1902-1908. Member, Bar Assn., City of New York, New York State Bar Assn. and American Bar Assn. Member of Metroplitan, Century, Church, Grolier, Down Town, and Republican Clubs, New York; Rock- away Hunting Club; Metropolitan and Chevy Chase Clubs, Washington, D. C. Business address: Dept. of Justice,Washington, D.C. Home address: 1312 16th Street, Washington, D. C. 34 MEMBERS Edward Dean Adams DIRECTOR, ALLIS-CHALMERS COMPANY Born in Boston, Mass., April 9, 1846, son of Adoniram Judson and Harriet Lincoln (Norton) Adams. Edu- cated Chauncey Hall School; Mass. Institute of Tech- nology, 1869. Norwich Univ. B. S., M. S., LL.D. Partner in firm of Richardson, Hill & Co., Bankers, Boston; 1878 to 1893, partner, Winslow Lanier & Co., Bankers, New York; 1893 to present time, repre- sentative in New York of the Deutsche Bank, Ber- lin. Prominent in the re- organization of the West Shore R. R. Co., (1886); Central R. R. of New Jer- sey (1887); American Cotton Oil Co. (1890); Northern Pacific R. R. Co. (1896); Chicago Ter- minal and Transfer Co. (1897). President and Di- rector of the Lehigh Coke Co., Director of Allis-Chalmers Co., American Cotton Oil Co., Niagara Power Co., and many other companies. In 1909, received the Decoration of the Royal Order of the Crown of Prussia. Member, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Amer. Society of Civil Engineers. Member of City, Engineers', Lawyers', Metropolitan, Players', Railroad, Union League and other Clubs of New York; Caxton and Chicago Clubs, of Chicago. Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. Home address: 455 Madison Avenue, New York. 37 Jay Ismon Andrews GENERAL MANAGER OF SALES, AMERICAN SHEET & TIN PLATE COMPANY Born in Lakeland, Washington Co., Minn., February 14, 1869, son of William Brown and Kate (Ismon) An- drews. Educated in common and high schools, Hudson, Wis., and at Macalester College, St. Paul, Minn. Entered the employ of the Illinois Steel Company, in October 1889, continuing with the company for three years, at first in their general offices in Chicago and later at their Union works and South Chicago Works ; re-entered the steel bus- iness in June, 1900, with the American Sheet Steel Company at its general offices in New York. Became Assistant General Manager of Sales of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company on Octo- ber 1, 1905, and succeeded to the position of General Manager of Sales of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company with offices in Pittsburgh, Pa., January 1, 1909. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh Athletic Association; Thornburg Country Club; Union Club, Cleveland; Railroad Club, New York; and the Masonic Fraternity. Business address: 1324 Frick Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address : S3 South Linwood Ave., Crafton, Pa. 38 Matthew Andrews PARTNER, M. A. HANNA AND COMPANY Born near East Liverpool, Ohio, March 29, 1865, son of Thompson J. and America (Andrews) Andrews. Educated in the public schools of East Liverpool, Ohio. In 1882, entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Co. in Cleveland as clerk, and after seven years of service in different capacities, entered the employ of James W. Ellsworth & Co. After two years, became Superinten- dent of their ore docks and was also identified with their coal business. In 1899, joined M. A. Hanna & Co. as General Super- intendent of their Ore Docks and Transportation Department. Became a member of the firm of M. A. Hanna & Co., January 1, 1906. President, The Eastern Coal Dock Co., The Ironville Dock & Coal Co.; Vice-President, American-Boston, Croxton, Hollis- ter, LaRue, and Virginia Ore, Mining Cos. ; Pittsburgh Iron Ore Company, Richmond Iron Co., United Iron & Steel Co., and a number of coal, coke and steamship companies; Director, The Mahoning Ore & Steel Co. Member of the Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Union, Tavern, Country, Euclid, Mayfield, Hunt and Athletic Clubs of Cleveland. Business address: Cleveland, O. Home address: Bratenahl Road, Cleveland, O. 39 M. Cochrane Armour PARTNER, ROGERS, BROWN & COMPANY Born in Auburn, N. Y., January 11, 1851, son of John and Lillias (Cochrane) Armour. Educated in the public schools of Marshall, Michigan. Entered the employ of firm of George Ingersoll, grain merchants, Marshall, Mich., as clerk and later conducted a merchandise business under the firm name of J. & M. C. Armour. In 1878, engaged with The Adams Westlake Mfg. Co., of Chicago. Since December, 1890, has been a partner in the firm of Rogers, Brown & Co., and also President of the Iroquois Iron Co., since its organiza- tion in 1899. Also Vice- President and Director, Rogers Iron Mining Co., and Director, Rogers, Brown Ore Co., Chicago Short Line Ry . Co. , and Lake Superior Iron & Chemical Co. Member of Union League Club, Chicago; Univer- sity and Country Clubs, Evanston, 111.; Trustee of Northwestern University, Evanston; President, Board of Trustees, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago; Trustee Occidental College, Los Angeles, Cal. ; Trustee, First Presbyterian Church, Evanston; Trustee of Evans- ton School Board for some years past. Business address: Chicago, 111. Home address: 1608 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, 111. 40 Frank Baackes VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL SALES AGENT, AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY Born in St. Toenis, Germany, March 9, 1863, son of Godfrey Michael and Franziska (Maassen) Baackes. Educated in public schools of St. Toenis, and High School, Crefeld, Germany. Started in this country in 1889, with the H. P. Nail Co., Cleveland. In 1894, went to Beaver Falls to erect a wire plant for the Hartman Steel Co. During the latter part of 1895, organized the Salem Wire Nail Co., of Salem, Ohio, and remained with them as Superintendent and Gen- eral Manager, until their absorption by the Ameri- can Steel & Wire Co., of Illinois, in 1897, when he became General Manager of the latter company. On the organization of the American Steel & Wire Co. of New Jersey, in 1899, became General Superintendent of that company; in June, 1900, was appointed General Sales Agent, and later elected Vice-President and Gen- eral Sales Agent. Member of Union League, Chicago Athletic Associa- tion, South Shore Country Club, Mid-Day Club, Chi- cago Automobile Club and Germania Club of Chicago; Lawyers, Engineers and Railroad Clubs, New York. Business address: 115 Adams Street, Chicago, 111. Home address: 4932 Lake Avenue, Chicago, 111. 41 George Bartol GENERAL MANAGER, OTIS STEEL COMPANY, LIMITED Born in Lancaster, Mass., May 16, 1857, son of George M. and Elizabeth K. (Washburn) Bartol. Graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with the degree of S. B., 1877. Entered the employ of the Otis Iron and Steel Com- pany in February, 1879, as chemist and was promoted through various positions to the post of General Manager of the Company in 1895, which position he has held continuously since that time. Also President of Colonial Realty Company, Warner Realty Company, Vice-President of the Commercial Building Company ; Director of the First National Bank, (Cleveland), Eastward Realty Company, and Allegheny Coal Company. Member of the American Institute of Mining Engin- eers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Civil Engineers' Club of Cleveland, Ohio. Member of Union Club and University Club of Cleveland, Ohio. Trustee of the St. Clair Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. Business address: Otis Steel Co. Ltd., Cleveland, O. Home address: 1832 Crawford Road, Cleveland, O. 42 John Gordon Battelle PRESIDENT, COLUMBUS IRON AND STEEL COMPANY Born in Clarksburg, Va., May 12, 1845, son of Rev. Gordon and Maria Louisa (Tucker) Battelle. Educated at Fairmont Academy, Fairmont and Lindsley Institute, Wheeling. In 1867, became Secretary and General Superintend- ent of the Norway Mfg. Co., Wheeling, and in 1869, Superintendent of the Memphis Rolling Mill, Memphis, Tenn. Later engaged in the manufacture of cotton presses, etc., at Brooklyn, N. Y. In 1883, removed to Piqua, Ohio, and be- came Vice-President and General Manager of the Cincinnati Corrugating Co., and President and General Manager of the Piqua Rolling Mill Co. After the sale of the Piqua plants to the American Sheet Steel Co., became Vice-President of the latter and later President of Columbus Iron and Steel Co. Director of Inland Steel Co.; Wood Shovel and Tool Co., etc. Served on staff of Governor Nash of Ohio with rank of Colonel. Member, Columbus Chamber of Commerce; Ohio State Board of Commerce; Director, National Assn. of Manufacturers; First Vice-President, Ohio Manufact- urers Assn. Member Columbus Club, Columbus, etc. Business address: Columbus, O. Home address: 662 East Town St., Columbus, O. 43 Ephraim Bayard GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, DONORA STEEL WORKS, AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY Born in Choybogan, Mich., July 18, 1868, son of Rob- ert and Ellen ( Johnston ) Bayard. Educated in the public schools of Choybogan, Mich. In 1884, entered the steel business in the service of the Joliet Iron & Steel Co., as water boy and remained with the company until 1900, being promoted through various grades to the post of Superintendent of the Bessemer Department, which he held from 1897 to 1900, resigning in the latter year in order to accept a position with the American Steel & Wire Company, in Cleveland, Ohio. Since 1900, has been with the American vSteel and Wire Co., in the following positions: from 1900 to 1904, Superin- tendent of Bessemer De- partment and Rolling Mills, Newburgh Steel Works, Cleveland, Ohio; from 1904 to January 1, 1909, General Superintendent of Shoenberger Works, Pittsburgh, Pa. ; since January 1, 1909, Superintendent of the Donora Steel Works, Donora, Pa. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh, and Pitts- burgh Athletic Association. Business address: Donora Steel Works, Donora, Pa. Home address: Donora, Pa. 44 Samuel Armstrong Bexner ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT, PITTSBURGH STEEL COMPANY Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., May 16, 1871, son of Thomas M. and Mary (Armstrong) Benner. Educated in the public schools of Allegheny, Pa. and graduated from the Allegheny High School in 1888. In 1888, became associated with Carnegie, Phipps and Company, Limited, and was for ten years employed in their general offices in Pittsburgh. From September 1, 1898 to September 1, 1900 was manager for the Carnegie Company in the Republic of Mexico, with headquarters in the City of Mexico. From Sep- tember 1, 1902, to Sep- tember 1, 1904, was Presi- dent of the Orford Cop- per Company, New York City. From September 1, 1904, to January 1, 1911, was General Manager of Sales for the Carnegie Steel Company, with office at Pittsburgh, Pa. On January 1, 1911, became Assistant to the President of the Pittsburgh Steel Company, and the Pittsburgh Steel Products Company. Also Director of South Side Trust Company, Pittsburgh. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh Club, Alle- gheny Country Club, and Pittsburgh Country Club; all of Pittsburgh, Pa. Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 5006 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 45 Robert Bentley PRESIDENT, THE OHIO IRON & STEEL COMPANY Born in Youngstown, Ohio, August 30, 1854, son of Martin and Mary (McCurdy) Bentley. Educated in public schools, Youngstown, Ohio, graduating from the Ray en High School, 1873. From 1873-80, clerk and teller, First National Bank, Youngstown, Ohio; in 1880, with five others, purchased furnace property at Lowell ville, Ohio, and formed the Ohio Iron and Steel Co., with which he has ever since been connected and of which he is now Presi- dent. Also President, Car- bon Limestone Co., In- terstate Limestone Co. ; Vice-Pres., Orient Coke Co.; Orient Supply Co.; Ohio Leather Co.; Direct- or, Crete Mining Co.; Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co.; Dollar Savings and Trust Co.; First National Bank; Republic Rubber Co.; Tidewater Coal Co.; Sharon Foundry Co., and Holland Land Co. Secretary and Director, The Robert McCurdy Co., and the R. McCurdy Estate Co. President, The Ohio and Penna. Belt Line R. R. Co. Member of Youngstown Club, Youngstown; Union Club, Cleveland; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh. Life Director of The Youngstown Hospital Association. Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. Home address: 718 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, O. 46 William Wallace Blackburn SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY Borx in Hollidaysburg, Pa., February 1, 1859, son of Joseph H. and Sarah J. (McConnell) Blackburn. Edu- cated in the public schools of Hollidaysburg, Pa. Began as general clerk with the Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Company, Hollidaysburg, Pa., and remained with them two years. Then removed to Pittsburgh, Pa., and accepted a position with the firm of Wilson, Walker & Company, one of the Carnegie organizations, which at that time owned and operated the Lower Union Mills, Pittsburgh, now one of the plants of the Carnegie Steel Company. Has remained with the Carnegie Steel Company continuously since that time and was promoted through various grades to the office of Sec- ond Vice-President and Secretary of the Company. Also Secretary of a number of the subsidiary companies of the Carnegie Steel Company. Member of the Duquesne Club, Union Club, Uni- versity Club, Country Club and Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh. Trustee of Children's Hospi- tal. Pittsburgh. Business address : Carnegie Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 205 Lexington Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Charles Herbert Booth VICE-PRESIDENT, UNITED ENGINEERING AND FOUNDRY COMPANY Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, January 17, 1861, son of Lloyd and Nan C. (Gilbert) Booth. Attended Western Reserve University, Hudson, O., Class of 1884. Left College before graduating in order to join his father (the late Lloyd Booth) in the manufacturing business with the United Engineering and Foundry Company, this company being one of the pioneer builders of rolling mill machinery in the United States. At present First Vice-Presi- dent of the United En- gineering and Foundry Company, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Also a Director of the Republic Rubber Com- pany, Ohio Leather Com- pany, General Fireproofing Company, Youngstown, Ohio. Vice-President and Director of the Youngs- town and Southern Railway Company; Vice-President and Director of the First National Bank of Youngstown; Director and member of the Trust Committee of the Dollar Savings and Trust Company of Youngstown. Member of the Youngstown Club, Youngstown; Duquesne Club and Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh. Trustee of the Charity Organization Society of Youngstown, Ohio. Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. Home address : 606 Wick Ave., Youngstown, Ohio. 48 Henry P. Bope FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT, CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY Born in Lancaster, Ohio, September 19, 1858, son of Philip and Eliza A. ( Weaver ) Bope. Educated in the public schools of Lancaster, Ohio, supplemented by private study. At first, devoted himself to stenographic reporting in the Ohio Legislature and for various public men. Be- came connected with the Carnegie interests in November, 1879, and has remained with the company contin- uously since that time. Entered the Sales Depart- ment and was promoted through various grades to to the position of First Vice-President and Gen- eral Manager of Sales of the Carnegie Steel Com- pany. Also President of the Mexican National Sugar Refining Company; Vice-President of the Durazno Mines Company; Director of the Vanadium Mines Company and the Colorado Yule Marble Company, President of the Park Bank, Pittsburgh. Member of the Railroad and Republican Clubs, New York; Duquesne Club, University Club, and Americus Republican Club, Pittsburgh. Associate member of several of the engineering and scientific societies. Business address: Carnegie Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address : 327 No. Negley Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 49 Charles Theodore Boynton VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY, PICKANDS, BROWN & COMPANY Born in West Stockbridge, Mass., December 5, 1858, son of Charles Sumner and Elizabeth (Thompson) Boynton. Educated in the public schools of Catskill, New York. Came to Chicago in September, 1879, and entered the employ of the Washburn and Moen Mfg. Co., being promoted to the post of General Western Manager. When the company was acquired by the American Steel and Wire Co., be- came General Sales Agent for that company. Re- signed in 1900, to become President of the Shelby Steel Tube Co., and in 1902, became associated with Pickands, Brown & Co. President and Di- rector, North Shore Con- solidated Gas Co.; Di- rector of Continental and Commercial National Bank, Continental & Commercial Trust Co., Central Trust Co. of Illinois, Zenith Furnace Co., Northwestern Iron Co., Calumet Insurance Co., The Dearborn Co., Buck and Raynor Co., Independent Railway Supply Co. Member of the Chicago Club, Evanston Country Club, Exmoor Country Club, Onwentsia Country Club. Business address: Chicago, 111. Home address: Highland Park, 111. 50 Thomas Joseph Bray PRESIDENT, REPUBLIC IRON AND STEEL COMPANY Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., May 1, 1867, son of Thomas Joseph and Anna Jacova (Collins) Bray. Educated in the public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa., and graduate of Lehigh University in 1894, with the degree of Mechani- cal Engineer. Served his apprenticeship, from 1883 to 1886, with the Lewis Foundry and Machine Co., and was with the Riverside Iron Works and Lewis Foundry and Machine Co., until 1890, when he left to complete his education. Was a stu- dent at Lehigh Univer- sity, 1890-1894, in the mechanical engineering course. From 1894 to 1901, was with the Ohio Steel Co. and McGill & Co. In 1901, became Chief Engineer of the United Engineering and Foundry Co., remaining until 1906, when he became associated with the Republic Iron and Steel Co., as Assistant to the President, later Vice-Presi- dent in charge of Operating Department, and in 1911, was elected President. Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Iron and Steel Institute (Great Britain) ; Duquesne, Oakmont and Country Clubs, Pittsburgh. Business address: Oliver Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 334 So. Dallas Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 51 Henry Newman Brinsmade SECRETARY AND TREASURER, PORT HENRY IRON ORE COMPANY Born in Brooklyn, N. Y., August 14, 1857, son of James Beebee and Jeanie (Newman) Brinsmade. Educated at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and graduate of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, C. E., 1879. After graduation, engaged in gold and silver mining in Colorado. In 1880, became Superintendent of the Mahopac Iron Ore Co., and two years later, General Manager of the Everett Iron Co. Opened the coal and ore mines, and quarries of the last named company, and built and put in operation its plant. Resigned the position in 1885 on account of ill health. In the latter year, became a Director of the Poughkeepsie Iron Co., and was elected Secre- tary in 1892. In 1892, was made Secretary and Director of the Forest of Dean Iron Ore Co., Director of the Port Henry Iron Ore Co., and Director of the Lake Champlain and Moriah R. R. Co. Was elected Secretary of the Lake Cham- plain and Moriah R. R. Co. in 1899 and Treasurer in 1909. Elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Port Henry Iron Ore Co., in 1908. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Business address: 2 Rector St., New York. Home address: 31 West 49th St., New York. 52 Robert Edward Brooke TREASURER, E. & G. BROOKE IRON COMPANY Born in Birdsboro, Pa., July 7, 1872, eldest son of Edward and Annie Moore (Clymer) Brooke. Educated in Emerson Institute, Washington, D. C; St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., and graduate Yale University, Sheffield Scientific School, Ph. B., 1894. After graduation, was employed as clerk at the blast furnaces of the E. & G. Brooke Iron Co., and continued as such until 1898, when he was made Treasurer of the company. In 1899, was also made manager of blast furnaces for the company, and still holds the dual position. Since 1902, Vice- President of the Birdsboro Steel Foundry and Ma- chine Co. Also, Director of First National Bank (Reading) and Pennsylva- nia Trust Co., (Reading). Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member of Delta Phi Fraternity. Member of Philadelphia Club, Radnor Hunt Club, Wyomissing Club, Reading; Berkshire Country Club, Reading; Pennsylvania Society of New York. Director of Birdsboro School Board. Business address: Birdsboro, Pa. Home address: Birdsboro, Pa. 53 Charles Frederick Brooker PRESIDENT, AMERICAN BRASS COMPANY Born in Litchfield, Conn., March 4, 1847, son of Martin Cook and Sarah Maria (Seymour) Brooker. Educated in public schools of Litchfield and Torrington, Conn. President of the American Brass Co., The Coe Brass Mig. Co., and the Ansonia Land & Water Power Co.; Vice-President and Director, N. Y., N. H. & Hart- ford R. R. Co.; Director, U. S. Smelting, Refining and Mining Co. ; International Smelting and Refining Co. ; The New England Nav- igation Co.; New York, Ontario & Western R. R. Co. ; Berkshire Street Rail- road Co.; Turner & Sey- mour Mfg. Co. ; Torrington Water Co.; Derby Gas Co., and Director of a large number of banks. Member of Railroad, Union League, and Drug and Chemical Clubs of New York. Member, Society of Colonial Wars, Sons of the American Revolution, New England Society of New York City, New York Chamber of Commerce. Member of Connecticut House of Representatives, 1875; Senate, 1893; member of Republican State Central Committee for several years; and now Connecticut member of the Republican National Committee. Business address : 99 John Street, New York. Home address: Ansonia, Conn. 54 Fayette Brown, Jr. TREASURER, STEWART IRON COMPANY, LIMITED Born in Cleveland, Ohio, August 1, 1881, son of Harvey H. and Elizabeth Freeman (Hickox) Brown. Graduate of Yale University, B. A., 1904. Entered the employ of the Stewart Iron Co., Lim- ited, at its works in Sharon, Pa., in December, 1904. In August, 1906, was transferred to the Cleveland office of the company and in February, 1908, was appointed Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. Was elected a member of the Board of Managers of the company in February, 1910, and was elected Treasurer of the com- pany in February, 1911; Vice-President and Director of The Brown Steamship Company, Director of The Sharon Railway Company, Director of the National Commercial Bank of Cleveland and of the Cleveland Trust Company. Member of Union Club, Tavern Club, Country Club and May field Club, Cleveland; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Yale Club, New York; Graduates' Club, New Haven; Psi Upsilon Fraternity; Scroll and Key Society of Yale University. Business address: 301 Perry-Payne Building, Cleve- land, Ohio. Home address: 2727 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 55 Lowell Huntington Brown ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT, EMPIRE STEEL AND IRON COMPANY Born in Avondale, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 10, 1885, son of Archer and Adelaide (Hitchcock) Brown. After studying two years at the University of Michigan, went to Princeton University, graduating in 1907 with the degree of Litt.B. During the following year took a special graduate course at Columbia University. Entered the employ of the Empire Steel and Iron Co. at Catasauqua,Pa., in 1908, and in the following year was made Assistant Manager of that com- pany's plant at Oxford, N.J. In the same year, was also appointed As- sistant Secretary of the Empire Steel and Iron Company. Later was made Assistant to the President. Is a member of the Board of Directors and member of the Executive Committee of the Red Rock Fuel Company, of West Virginia, also Director of the Black Mountain Coal Land Co. of Virginia. Member of the American Institute of Mining Engin- eers. Member of the Princeton Club, New York City; University Cottage Club, Princeton, N. J. Member of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity (University of Michigan and Columbia University). Business address: Oxford Furnace, N. J. Home address* 56 Munn Ave., East Orange, N. J. 56 William Liston Brown PRESIDENT, PICKANDS, BROWN AND COMPANY Born in St. Joseph, Mich., August 23, 1842, son of Hiram and Jane Reese Tilton (Liston) Brown. Edu- cated in public and private schools of Chicago. Served through the Civil War with the Chicago Mercantile Battery, Light Artillery. In 1865, clerk in pig-iron and coal business with A. B. Meeker and made partner in 1870. In 1883, organized Pickands, Brown & Co., and in 1890, with others, organized the Chi- cago Ship Building Co., which was later merged in the American Ship- building Co., of which Mr. Brown was President un- til 1908, and is now Chair- man of the Board. Since 1885 has built, operated and controlled a number of coke furnaces, being connected with six now in operation. President of the Federal Furnace Co.; Director of the Lackawanna Steel Co., and of a large number of furnace companies, banks and steamship lines. Trustee of Northwestern University and the Chicago Thomas Orchestra. Member of Chicago, Commercial, Mid-Day, Caxton, Press, Onwentsia, and Glen View Clubs, Chicago; Union and Tavern Clubs, Cleveland, etc., etc. Business address : Chicago, 111. Home address: 217 Dempster St., Evanston, 111. 57 Eugene Jackson Buffington PRESIDENT, ILLINOIS STEEL COMPANY Born in Guyandotte, W. Va., March 14, 1863, son of James H. and Columbia (Nicholas) Buffington. Edu- cated in public schools of Covington, Ky., and Cincin- nati, 0., and at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenm In 1884, engaged in manufacture of wire nails at Covington, Ky., as Director and Treasurer of the Ameri- can Wire Nail Co. In 1890, the Covington plant was dismantled and a new rod, wire, nail and galvanizing plant erected at Anderson, Indiana. In 1898, became Treasurer, Director and Member of Executive Committee of the Ameri- can Steel & Wire Co., with headquarters at Chi- cago. In January, 1899, was elected President and Director of the Illinois Steel Co. Also President and Director of Indiana Steel Co., Gary Land Co., and Cundy Iron Co. ; Director of Universal Portland Cement Co., H. C. Frick Coke Co., U. S. Coal & Coke Co., and Bunsen Coal Co. Member of Chicago, Union League, Mid-Day Clubs of Chicago; the Glen View Golf Club and Evanston Golf Club. Member of Board of Trustees of Vander- bilt University. Business address: 72 West Adams St., Chicago, ILL Home address: 1140 Forest Avenue, Evanston, 111. ss Donald Fairfax Bush SENIOR PARTNER CROCKER BROTHERS Born in Weston, Middlesex County, Mass., October 5, 1864, son of Frederick T. and Elizabeth (Du Blois) Bush. Graduated from the public schools of Boston, Mass. Came to New York City at the early age of seven- teen and soon afterwards secured a position with the well known banking firm of J. P. Morgan & Co., then known as Drexel, Morgan & Co. Remained with Drexel, Morgan & Co. until the fall of 1883, when he ac- cepted an opening with the long established house of Crocker Brothers, metal and pig iron merchants, with whom he has been as- sociated continuously since that time. For some years served the firm in the capacity of salesman, and worked up to the position of junior partner in 1898. Upon the death of Mr. George A. Crocker in 1906, he became the senior partner of the firm, which is re- cognized as the representative of several of the largest producers of pig iron and ferro alloys in the world. Member of the Metropolitan Club, Racquet and Tennis Club, Riding Club and the Down Town Associa- tion of New York City. Business address: 99 John Street, New York City. Home address: Rose Hill, Glen Cove, N. Y. 59 Joseph Green Butler, Jr, PRESIDENT, BESSEMER PIG IRON ASSOCIATION Born in Temperance Furnace, Mercer Co., Pa., Decem- ber 21, 1840, son of Joseph Green and Temperance (Orwig) Butler. Educated in the public schools of Niles, Ohio. Entered the employ of James Ward & Co., Niles, O., and was successively clerk, 1853-56, bookkeeper, 1857- 61, and office manager, 1861-63; in period 1863-66, was Youngstown Agent of Hale and Ayer, of Chicago ; 1866-78, Managing Part- ner of Girard Iron Co. ; 1878-1911, General Man- ager of the Brier Hill Iron and Coal Co. Also Vice- President of the Ohio Steel Co. until that com- pany was acquired by the National Steel Company; Director, Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., Chair- man of Board of Directors, Bessemer Limestone Com- pany, and officer or director in a number of other com- panies. President, Youngstown Chamber of Commerce. Member of the Youngstown Board of Health, six years; member, Youngstown City Council, three terms; delegate to Republican National Convention, 1900. President, Ohio State Society Sons of the American Revo- lution. President, Mahoning Valley Historical Society. Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. Home address : Youngstown, Ohio. 60 James John Campbell AUDITOR AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY, CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY Born in Washington, D. C, December 6, 1865, son of Joseph and Elizabeth J. (Gamble) Campbell. Edu- cated in the public schools of Washington, D. C. After working as clerk in grocery store, auditor's office of the Penn. Company and for a planing mill and lumber company, entered the service of the Carnegie Steel Co., (then Carnegie Bros, and Co., Limited, and Carnegie, Phipps and Co., Limited) on February 1, 1886, as clerk and ste- nographer to the Purchas- ing Agent; in 1888, was transferred to the Account- ing Department ; was made Assistant Auditor in 1895 and was made a junior partner, Auditor and Assistant Secretary in 1900. After the United States Steel Corporation acquired the Carnegie Steel Co., continued to hold the positions of Auditor and Assistant Secretary of the last named company and similar positions in several allied subsidiary companies. Also Director of South Side Trust Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh and Oak- mont. Country Club, Oakmont, Pa. Director of Oak- mont Public School District. Business address : Carnegie Building,Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: Oakmont, Allegheny Co., Pa. 61 Clyde Mitchell Carr PRESIDENT, JOSEPH T. RYERSON & SON Born in Illinois in 1869 of Virginia ancestry, son of Richard Baxter and Margaret (Mitchell) Carr. Pre- pared for Princeton at the Lake Forest Academy; at- tended Northwestern University two years. After leaving college, engaged in the iron, steel and machinery business for two years with W. S. Mallory & Co., Chicago, and for the past twenty-one years with Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Chicago. Admitted to firm in 1901, elected Vice- President, 1904, and in 1911, elected President of the company. Also Presi- dent of the Lennox Ma- chine Co., Marshalltown, la.; Director of Gisholt Machine Co., Madison, Wis . , American Gly co Metal Co., Corn Exchange National Bank of Chicago, and Chicago Great Western R. R. Co. Is a Trustee of Lake Forest University; member of the Commercial, Chicago, Onwentsia, University, Cliff Dwellers, Princeton, Mid-Day and Saddle and Cycle Clubs. Trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago, Orches- tral Association of Chicago; Chicago City Plan Com- mission; Chicago Bureau of Public Efficiency. Business address: Chicago, 111. Home address: Lake Forest, 111. In Winter: 1130 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 111. 62 John Bradley Carse MEMBER OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE, UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION Born in Jeffersonville, Indiana, September 10, 1864, son of Thomas and Matilda (Bradley) Carse. Edu- cated in the public schools of Chicago; Morgan Park Military Academy; and graduate of Williams College, A. B., 1886. In business in England, 1895-1897. Vice-President, Treasurer and Director of Carse Bros. Co., 1892-1903; Secretary, Treasurer and Director, Thomas Kane & Co., 1897-1903; Vice- President, Treasurer and Director, Manufacturers Stove Repair Co., 1898- 1903. In 1903, severed his connection with his various Chicago interests, and became a member of the Advisory Committee, United States Steel Cor- poration in New York City. Member, American Society of Mechanical Engin- eers, American Academy of Political and Social Science, National Geographic Society, Illinois Society of N. Y. Member of University and Railroad Clubs of New York; St. Andrews Golf Club; Chicago University Club, Chicago Athletic Club, Chicago Yacht Club, Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. Home address: Riverdale-on-Hudson, New York. 63 Hiram Sanborn Chamberlain PRESIDENT, ROANE IRON COMPANY Born in Franklin, Portage Co., Ohio, August 6, 1835, son of Leander and Susannah (Willey) Chamberlain. Educated in Hiram College, Hiram, 0., 1858-61. M. A., 1898 (Hiram Coll.) ; LL.D., 1910 (Univ. of Chattanooga). Served in the Civil War, 1861-1865, and was mustered out as Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. In 1869, he organized the Knoxville Iron Co., and in 1868, with Gen. John T. Wilder, or- ganized the Roane Iron Co., of which he has been President for the last thirty-one years. In 1882, with Edward Doud, or- ganized the Citico Fur- nace Co., and was elected President, which position he still holds. Has been connected with several coal and iron mining companies in the South. For many years President of School Board, Chat- tanooga, Tenn.; now President of Board of Trustees, University of Chattanooga; for past twenty-two years President of the Associated Charities, Chattanooga; one of the founders and Trustees of Erlanger Hospital. Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers, National Association of Manufacturers, Grand Army of the Republic, Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion. Business address: Chattanooga, Tenn. Home address: 237E. Terrace St., Chattanooga, Tenn. 64 Alvah Stone Chisholm ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT, AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY Born in Chicago, 111., November 13, 1871, son of Will- iam and Mary H. (Stone) Chisholm. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland, Ohio, and graduate of Yale, A. B., 1893. In 1894, entered the employ of the Cleveland Rolling Mill Co., and was promoted through various grades in this company, and after its absorption by the American Steel and Wire Co., in the latter company to his present position of As- sistant to the President. Also Director of Bank of Commerce, Citizens Sav- ings & Trust Co., Standard Sewing Machine Co., Kelley Island Lime & Transport Co., American Multigraph Co . , Cleve- land and Buffalo Transit Co., Cleveland Builders' Supply Co., American Mining Co. Vice-President and Director, Newburgh & South Shore R. R. Co., and Penn- sylvania & Lake Erie Dock Co. Member of Union, Tavern, Roadside, Athletic and Country Clubs of Cleveland, Ohio. Trustee of the Uni- versity School, the Young Women's Christian Associa- tion and the Babies' Dispensary and Hospital, Cleve- land. Business address : Cleveland, 0. Home address: Lake Shore Boulevard, Cleveland, 0. 65 Walter Hicks Clingerman GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, H. C. FRICK COKE COMPANY Born in Altoona, Pa., December 2, 1868, son of John and Rebecca (Hicks) Clingerman. Educated in the public schools of Altoona, Pa. In June, 1885, entered the machine shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co., at Altoona, as an appren- tice; in December, 1889, was transferred to the office of the Superintendent of Motive Power as draftsman and in charge of construction work. In June, 1895, granted leave of absence in order to plan and super- intend the construction of Car Shops for the H. C. Frick Coke Co., and put car repairs on a piece work basis, returning to the railroad in January, 1896. In September, 1897, appointed General Fore- man of the Everson Car Shops, H. C. Frick Coke Co. ; in April, 1898, was appointed Assistant General Superintendent of the H. C. Frick Coke Co., and in February, 1904, was appointed Gen- eral Superintendent of the company, which position he now holds. Director of the Madeira-Hill-Clark Coal Co. Director of the Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Business address: H. C. Frick Coke Co., Scottdale, Pa. Home address : Scottdale, Pa. 66 Charles Child Cluff MANAGER OF SALES, CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY, ETC. Born in Boston, Mass., May 22, 1863, son of Matthew J. and Charlotte (Child) Cluff. Educated in public and private schools of Brooklyn, N. Y. Has been connected with the steel and wire business practically throughout his business career. For about twelve years, 1880 to 1892, was connected with the Iowa Barb Wire Co., of New York and Allentown, Pa. (now the Allentown Works of the American Steel and Wire Co.) and was pro- moted through various grades, during the last two years being Secretary of the company. In 1895, became General Eastern Agent of the Illinois Steel Co., and upon the for- mation of the United States Steel Corporation in 1901, became Assist- ant Manager of Sales in the New York District for both the Carnegie Steel Co. and the Illinois Steel Co., and later for the Tennessee Coal, Iron & R. R. Co. In September 1910, was promoted to the post of Manager of Sales. Member of Railroad Club, Lawyers' Club, Engin- eers' Club and Economic Club of New York City, and Long Island Automobile Club of Brooklyn, N. Y. Business address: 30 Church Street, New York. Home address: 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 67 Lucius Elisha Cochran PRESIDENT, YOUNGSTOWN IRON & STEEL COMPANY Born in Delaware Co., Ohio, June 12, 1842, son of Robert and Nancy (Hummason) Cochran. Educated in the public schools of Lawrence Co., Pa., and at Duff's College, Pittsburgh, Pa. Moved to Youngstown, Ohio, in 1862, and entered the employ of Goble, McClelland & Co., and later the firm of Andrews & Hitchcock. Later became a member of the firm of Andrews Bros. & Co., and in 1883, was made President, Treasurer and General Manager of the Andrews Brothers Co. Organizer and director of Western Steel Co., St. Louis, Mo.; Ohio Steel Co., Youngs- town ; Youngstown Car Manufacturing Co., and Youngstown Bridge Co. Is President of Youngs- town Iron and Steel Co., Youngstown Pressed Steel Co., Mahoning Valley Water Co., Edwin Bell Co., G. M. McKelvey Co. ; Vice-President of Commercial National Bank; director of Standard Oil Cloth Co., Youngstown Wagon and Carriage Co., Tod House Co. Member, Golf, Youngstown, Elk Clubs, Youngstown; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Union Club, Cleveland; Ohio Society, New York; thirty-second degree Mason. Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. Home address : Youngstown, Ohio. 68 Edgar Scudder Cook PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, WARWICK IRON AND STEEL COMPANY Born in Philadelphia, Pa., August 28, 1851, son of Jesse M. and Sarah (Scudder) Cook. Educated in the public schools of Philadelphia, Pa., and graduate of the Phila- delphia Central High School, A. B., 1869 with first honors. In 1871, entered the blast furnace business as clerk at the Monocasy Blast Furnace, Berks County, Pa., owned and operated by Wright, Cook & Co., pig iron manufacturers. In 1873, was appointed Manager of these works. In No- vember, 1877, became Manager of the blast fur- nace of the Warwick Iron Co., Pottstown, Pa., and was elected President and General Manager of the company in February, 1890. In June 1899, or- ganized the Warwick Iron and Steel Co., and has been President and General Manager of the company ever since. Mr. Cook was one of the pioneers in replacing "Rule of Thumb" management of blast furnaces by the application of "Scientific Methods". He built and operated at the Monocasy Furnace the first blast furn- ace chemical laboratory in the Schuylkill Valley. Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers and American Society for Testing Materials. Business address: Pottstown, Pa. Home address: Pottstown, Pa. 69 Daniel Coolidge PRESIDENT, THE LORAIN STEEL COMPANY Born in Boston, Mass., December 8, 1851, son of Thatcher and Martha T. (Anderton) Coolidge. Edu- cated in the public schools of Boston, Mass. ; graduate of Boston English High School, 1868. Was Civil Engineer in Boston from 1868 to 1882. Was Superintendent of South Boston Street Railway Company from 1882 to 1887. Came to the Johnson Company, Johnstown, Pa. in December, 1887, after the consolidation of all the Boston Railways into the West End Railway Company. Was elected Vice-President and Di- rector of The Lorain Steel Company, (formerly The Johnson Company) in 1889 and was elected President in 1899. Is also President and Director of the Johns- town and Stony Creek Railroad Company. Member of the Engineers' Club, New York; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh, and Art Club, Philadelphia. Business address: Johnstown, Pa. Home address: 2nd Ave. and Erie St., Westmont, Johnstown, Pa. 70 William Ellis Corey DIRECTOR, UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION Born in Pennsylvania in 1866, son of Alfred A. and Adaline (Fritzius) Corey. Educated in the public schools. Entered the chemical laboratory of the Edgar Thom- son Works in 1882, at the age of sixteen. In 1887, he was appointed Superintendent of the Plate Mill at the Edgar Thomson Works of Carnegie Brothers & Co. Was subsequently promo- ted through various grades and for many years fol- lowed Mr. Charles M. Schwab in line of promo- tion. He succeeded Mr. Schwab as President of the Carnegie Steel Com- pany and in 1903, as Presi- dent and Director of the United States Steel Cor- poration . Resigned a s President of the corpora- tion early in 1911, but remains as a Director. Director of Carnegie Steel Co., Federal Steel Co., Illinois Steel Co., American Steel & Wire Co., National Tube Co., Shelby Steel Tube Co., U. S. Steel Products Co., Duluth & Iron Range R. R.Co.,E. J. & E. R. R. Co., etc. Inventor of the Carnegie reforged armor plate. Member of the American Institute of Mining Engi- neers. Member of the Metropolitan Club and Ardsley Club, New York. Business address: 111 Broadway, New York. 71 Harry Coulby PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, PITTSBURGH STEAMSHIP COMPANY Born in England, January 1, 1865, son of Thomas and Jane (Bugge) Coulby. Educated in the public schools in England. In 1883, came to America and obtained employment in the general offices of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad at Cleveland, Ohio, where he stayed only a short time, having an offer from the late Colonel John Hay to act as his private secretary during the time he was finishing his "Life of Lincoln." In 1886, he. became connected with the firm of Pickands, Mather and Company, and remained with the company for eighteen years, 1886-1904. Began in a subordinate position and was promoted through various grades until, in 1900, he was admitted to partnership. In 1904, he dis- continued active work with Pickands, Mather & Co. and accepted the position of President of the Pittsburgh Steamship Company, a subsidiary company of the United States Steel Corporation. Member of the Union Club, Tavern Club and Coun- try Club, Cleveland; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Chi- cago Club, Chicago, and Kitchigammi Club, Duluth. Business address: Rockefeller Bldg., Cleveland, O. Home address: Wickliffe, Lake County, O. 72 George Gordon Crawford PRESIDENT, TENNESSEE COAL, IRON AND RAILROAD COMPANY Born in Madison, Georgia, August 24, 1869, son of Dr. George Gilmore and Margaret Reed (Howard) Crawford. Graduate of Georgia School of Technology, B.S., 1890; at University of Tubingen, 1891-92., Post Graduate Course in Chemistry. In 1892, employed as draftsman with the Sloss Iron and Steel Company, Birmingham, Ala. In 1893, became Chemist at the Edgar Thomson Works, Carnegie Steel Company, Braddock, Pa.; was subsequently Assistant Superintendent of Blast Furnaces, Edgar Thomson Works . In 1 8 9 7 , was appointed Superin- tendent of Blast Furnaces and SteelWorks, McKees- port, Pa. In 1899, made Superintendent of Blast Furnaces at the Edgar Thomson Works, Carnegie Steel Company. In 1901, became Manager of the tube works and plants of the National Tube Company, McKeesport, Pa. Since 1907, President of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers; Southern, Country, and Athletic Clubs, Birmingham, Ala. ; Pittsburgh, Duquesne, University, and Pittsburgh Golf Clubs, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Engineers Club, New York; etc. Business address: Birmingham, Ala. Home address: Birmingham, Ala. 73 William D. Crawford VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, LA BELLE IRON WORKS Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 1, 1860, son of Albert and Mary (La Fevre) Crawford. Educated in the public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa. Entered the employ of the Shoenberger Steel Co., in 1880, and was connected with this company for nineteen years, 1880 to 1899, during which time he served in var- ious capacities, being promoted finally to the position of General Manager of the company. In 1900, left the Shoenberger Steel Company and from 1900 to 1903, was General Manager of the Tide- water Steel Co., Chester, Pa., manufacturers of pig iron and open hearth steel boiler, ship and tank plates and skelp. In 1904, be- came associated with the La Belle Iron Works as Vice-President and General Manager of that company which position he now holds. Member of Duquesne Club, Union Club, Americus Club and Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh; Fort Henry Club, Wheeling, West Virginia. Member of Philadelphia Athletic Association, Philadelphia; and of all the Masonic bodies. Business address: Steubenville, O. Home address: 341 So. Fourth St., Steubenville, O. 74 Otis H. Cutler PRESIDENT, AMERICAN BRAKE SHOE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY Born in New York City, May 15, 1866, son of Captain Otis N. and Mary C. F. (Tibbetts) Cutler. Educated in the public schools of Suffern, Rockland Co., N. Y., and at Rockland College. On his father's death in 1883, removed to Washing- ton, D. C, and became private secretary to Senator Frye, of Maine and later clerk of the Commerce Com- mittee, United States Sen- ate. In 1892, returned to Suffern, N. Y., and was elected for three succes- sive terms a member of the New York Legisla- ture. Declined renomina- tion to accept position with the Ramapo Iron Works, Hillburn, N. Y. Subsequently organized the Ramapo Foundry Co., of Mahwah, N. J., which was soon after merged in the American Brake Shoe & Foundry Co. Mr. Cutler became President of the latter company in 1903. President of American Malleable Co., Whritner Lumber Co.; Chairman, Executive Com- mittee, Hale & Kilburn Co. ; Director of Railway Steel Spring Co., Baldwin Locomotive Co., and other companies. Member of Union League, Engineers, Republican and Railroad Clubs, New York, and several country clubs. Business address: 30 Church St., New York. Home address: Suffern, N. Y. 75 Fred Harris Daniels DIRECTOR AND CHIEF ENGINEER, AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY Born in Hanover Center, New Hampshire, June 16, 1853, son of William Pomeroy and H. Ann (Stark) Daniels. Educated in public schools, Worcester, Mass. ; Worcester Polytechnic Institute, B. S. 1873, and La- fayette College, Easton, Pa. In 1873, entered employ of Washburn and Moen Manufacturing Co., Worcester, Mass.; in 1880, became Superintendent of Con- struction, in 1887, Assist- ant General Superintend- ent and in 1888, General Superintendent of the Washburn and Moen properties; in 1899, when these properties were ac- quired by the American Steel and Wire Co., be- came Chief Engineer and Director. Member of Board of Engineers of U. S. Steel Corpn., etc. Has taken out 151 patents, the most important on wire rods and wire ; built first mul- tiple continuous rod mill; in 1900, received a Gold Medal, Paris Exposition; in 1910, received a Decoration from King Gustaf V. of Sweden. Member, Amer. Soc. Mech. Engineers; Amer. Ins. Min. Engineers; Amer. Soc. Testing Materials and Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain. Business address: 94 Grove Street, Worcester, Mass. Home address: 214 Salisbury St., Worcester, Mass. 76 Stewart Archibald Davis VICE-PRESIDENT, AMERICAN SHEET & TIN PLATE COMPANY Born in Blairsville, Indiana Co., Pa., July 21, 1867, son of Stewart and Amanda J. ( DeVinney ) Davis. Edu- cated in the public schools of Blairsville, Pa. Began his business career as a clerk in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad, serving four years, 1884- 1888; then entered the steel business as clerk in the Apollo Iron & Steel Co., Apollo, Pa., and continued with the company and its suc- cessors, the American Sheet Steel Co., and Amer- ican Sheet and Tin Plate Co., ever since. Was pro- moted through various grades at the Apollo works to the position of Mill Superintendent. At for- mation of American Sheet Steel Co., was made Dis- trict Manager. Since the consolidation of the Sheet and Tin Plate companies of the U. S. Steel Corpora- tion, has been successively Assistant to 1st Vice-Presi- dent, 2nd Vice-President and 1st Vice-President, which position he now holds. Member of Engineers' Society of Western Pennsyl- vania; American Institute of Mining Engineers; the American Electro-chemical Society. Member of Du- quesne Club, Pittsburgh. Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: Bellefield Dwellings, Pittsburgh, Pa. 77 Charles Deering CHAIRMAN, INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY Born in Paris, Me., July 31, 1852, son of William and Abby (Barbour) Deering. Graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., Class of 1873. Remained in the U. S. Navy down to 1881, serving as midshipman, ensign and master. Resigned in 1881 in order to engage in business with his father, William Deering, at first in the firm of William Deering & Co., and later under the name of the Deering Harvester Company. Was promi- nent in the management of the last named com- pany and at the forma- tion of the International Harvester Company in 1902, was elected a Di- rector of the company. Now Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Harvester Company and Director of the First National Bank of Chicago. Member of the Chicago Club, Chicago, and several clubs in New York City. 111. Business address: 606 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Home address: 5 West 65th St., New York City. 78 James H. Dempsey ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Born in Shelby, Ohio, March 29, 1859, son of John and Martha C. (Davies) Dempsey. Graduate of Kenyon College, A. B., 1882. Engaged in the practice of law, first as member of the firm of Estep, Dickey & Squire, and since January, 1890, of the firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey. President and Director of the Factory Site Co., and the Mogul Mining Co. ; Vice-Pres- ident and Director, Toledo and South Eastern Railway Co. ; Director of the Grasselli Chemical Co., the Glidden Varnish Co., the Webb C. Ball Watch Co., the Kelley Island Cable Co., and the Ohio and Western Lime Co. Member of Union, University, Tavern, Country, Chagrin Valley Hunt, and Cleveland Yacht Clubs of Cleveland, Ohio; University Club of New York. Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Trustee of Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio; University School, Cleveland; East End School, Cleveland; Lake View Cemetery Asso- ciation, Cleveland. Business address : 808 Perry-Payne Bldg. , Cleveland, O. Home address: 1858 East 65th Street, Cleveland, O. In Summer: Lake Shore Boulevard, Bratenahl, 0. 79 Thomas Devlin PRESIDENT, THOMAS DEVLIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY Born in Ballyneal, County Deny, Ireland, March 30, 1838, son of William and Mary (Sherry) Devlin. Edu- cated in Ireland and at public and private night schools in Philadelphia, Pa. Began as office boy with Thomas R. Wood & Co., Malleable IronWorks, Philadelphia, August 4, 1854. Con- tinued with this firm and its successor, in various capaci- ties. On January 1, 1866, with two other employes, was given an interest in the business and in 1871, these three purchased the business and continued under name of Carr, Crawley & Devlin. In 1880, withdrew from this firm and with Louis J. McGrath, built new plant and organized the Thomas Devlin Mfg. Co. Also President, National Specialty Manufacturing Co.; Director, Peoples' National Fire Ins. Co., Bank of Com- merce; Beneficial Savings Fund. President, Philadelphia Foundrymen's Assn; Mem- ber, National Assn. of Foundrymen, National Assn. of Manufacturers, Amer. Foundrymen's Assn., Hardware Merchant's & Manufacturer's Assn. Director, Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers' Club, Philadelphia. Business address: Philadelphia, Pa. Home address: 1615 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 80 William Brown Dickson CAPITALIST Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., November 6, 1865, son of John and Mary A. (McConnel) Dickson. Educated in the public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa. Commenced work at an early age and, in 1881, se- cured employment at the Homestead Steel Works which had just been built and placed in operation. After sev- eral years passed at manual labor in the mills, was trans- ferred to the office, acting at first in a clerical capac- ity and subsequently re- ceiving rapid promotion through various grades up to that of Assistant to President, and Managing Director of the Carnegie Steel Co. Became a Junior Partner in the Car- negie Steel Co., Limited, in 1899. On the forma- tion of the United States Steel Corporation in 1901, accompanied Mr. C. M. Schwab to New York as Assistant to the President of the United States Steel Corporation and later was elected a Vice-President of the Corporation, which position he held until May 1, 1911, when he resigned in order to retire from active business. Home address: Llewellyn Road, Montclair, N. J. 81 Alva Clymer Dinkey PRESIDENT, CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY Born in Weatherly, Pa., February 20, 1866, son of Reuben and Mary Elizabeth (Hamm) Dinkey. Edu- cated in public schools of Weatherly and Braddock, Pa. Entered the Carnegie service as water boy at Edgar Thomson Steel Works, May 21, 1879; employed as telegraph operator, Edgar Thomson Steel Works, 1885; machinist at Pittsburgh Locomotive Works, Allegheny, 1885-1888; expert ma- chinist for McTighe Elec- tric Co., Pittsburgh, 1889; Secretary to Superintend- ent, Homestead Steel Works, Carnegie Steel Co. 1889-1893; Electrician, Homestead Steel Works, 1893-1898; Superintend- ent of Electric Light & Power Plant, 1898-99; As- sistant to General Super- intendent, 1899-1901 ; General Superintendent, 1901-1903. On August 1, 1903, was elected President of the Carnegie Steel Co. Member, Amer. Soc. Elec. Engineers, Amer. Soc. Mechanical Engineers, Amer. Inst, of Mining Engineers, Engineers' Society of Western, Pa. Member of Engin- eers' Club, New York; The Pilgrims; Duquesne, Country and Union Clubs, Pittsburgh. Trustee of Carnegie Institute and Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. Business address: Carnegie Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address : 5044 Ellsworth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 82 Philip Sidney Dyer VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, AMERICAN HORSE SHOE COMPANY Born in Calais, Me., January 14, 1857, son of George W. and Mary E. (Kelley) Dyer. Educated in the public schools of Calais, Me., and Washington, D. C. In 1879, was with Thomas A. Edison as an assistant in his laboratory at Menlo Park, New Jersey, and gave his attention to the early development of the Edison electric lamp. In 1882, assisted in the establishment of the lamp works at Harrison, New Jersey, where he re- mained for several years. He then went to Europe as the representative of all the Edison manufacturing com- panies and remained there until 1892, when he return- ed to this country and with other gentlemen, organized the American Horse Shoe Company in 1895 and has been identified with the company ever since. Also a Director of the Sweets Steel Company, Williamsport, Pa.; Canadian Shovel and Tool Company, Hamilton, Ontario and the Chip- man- Holt on Knitting Company, Hamilton, Ontario. Member of the Engineers' Club, New York Athletic Club and Railroad Club, New York; Pomfret Club, Easton, Pa. Business address: Phillipsburg, N. J. Home address: Mt. Arlington, N. J. S3 Howard Nicholas Eavenson CHIEF ENGINEER, UNITED STATES COAL AND COKE COMPANY Born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 15, 1873, son of Alben T. and Susan (Bean) Eavenson. Educated in public and private schools of Philadelphia, Pa.; graduate, Swarthmore College, B. S., 1892; C. E., 1897. From 1892 to 1894, draftsman and transit man for Va. & Tenn. Coal and Iron Co., Wise Co., Va. . In 1894- 97, connected with New York Ship Canal and U. S. Lake Survey. From 1897 to 1900, Draftsman and Di- vision Engineer, H. C. Frick Coke Co. ; February to June, 1900, Division Engineer, Pittsburgh Coal Co.; 1900-1902, Chief En- gineer, Continental Coke Works, Uniontown, Pa. In 1902, Assistant Chief Engineer, H. C. Frick Coke Co.; October, 1902, to present time, Chief Engineer, United States Coal and Coke Co. Director, Pennsylvania Coal & Mining Co., Central Pocahontas Coal Co., Anawalt Supply Co., Crystal Block Coal and Coke Co., and Gary National Bank. Member, Amer. Soc. Civil Engineers; Amer. Inst. Mining Engineers ; Appalachian Engineering Society ; Coal Mining Institute of America; American Academy of Political and Social Science; Delta Upsilon. Business address: Gary, McDowell Co., West Va. Home address: Gary, McDowell Co., West Va. 84 Richard Hathaway Edmonds FOUNDER AND EDITOR, THE MANUFACTURERS RECORD Born in Norfolk, Va., October 11, 1857, son of Rev. Richard Henry and Mary E. Edmonds. Educated in the public schools of Baltimore, Md. In 1876, entered the service of the Journal of Com- merce, Baltimore, and in 1882, established the Manu- facturers Record, of which he has since been editor. Has published numerous pamphlets and addresses bear- ing on Southern condi- tions . The Manufacturers Record devotes its col- umns to Southern upbuild- ing, mining, lumbering, railroads, commerce and manufacturing, it also circulates many pamph- lets and booklets relating to Southern progress and acts as a Bureau of Infor- mation on all questions relating to the growth of industry and commerce in the South. Mr. Edmonds was for some years member of the Executive Committee of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Co., and the International Trust Co., of Baltimore. Now Direc- tor of Baltimore Trust Co. Member of American Association for the Advance- ment of Science; American Academy of Political and Social Science and Southern Society of New York City. Business address: Baltimore, Md. Home address: 323 Roland Ave., Baltimore, Md. 85 Joseph Sketchley Elverson TREASURER, LEHIGH CAR, WHEEL AND AXLE WORKS Born in Camden, N. J., January 9, 1866, son of Joseph and Matilda (Morgan) Elverson. Educated in the public schools of Camden, N. J.; preparatory schools, Philadelphia, Pa.; and graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, of B. S., 1887 and E. M., 1888. Since 1890, connected with the iron and steel indus- try in the Lehigh Valley District of Eastern Penn- sylvania. From 1890 to 1893, was Mining Engineer for the Crane Iron Works, Catasanqua, Pa. and dur- ing the period 1899-1900, was Division Superinten- dent of the Empire Steel & Iron Company at Ox- ford, and opened up their mine workings in that district. Later became connected with the Lehigh Car, Wheel & Axle Works. Now Treasurer and Director of the Lehigh Car, Wheel and Axle Works; Director of the Lehigh Foundry Com- pany, the Empire Steel and Iron Company, and the Allentown Portland Cement Company. Member of the University Club of Philadelphia, Pa. ; the Engineers Club of New York City, and the Cata- sauqua Club of Catasauqua, Pa. Member of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity (University of Pennsylvania) . Business address: Catasauqua, Pa. Home address: Catasauqua, Pa. 86 Mason Evans TREASURER, YOUNGSTOWN IRON & STEEL COMPANY Born in Philadelphia, Pa., November 27, 1849, son of Owen and Sarah Mason (Roe) Evans. Educated in private schools of Philadelphia, graduate of Law Depart- ment, University of Pennsylvania, 1869. Practiced law until compelled to give up practice on account of failing health. Took up railroad engineering. In 1883, was elected Cashier of Commercial National Bank (Youngstown) and in 1894, became interested in the Youngstown Iron and Steel Roofing Co., (now Youngstown Iron and Steel Co.) and has been its Treasurer since organization. Now Presi- dent, Commercial Nation- al Bank, (Youngstown) , President of Youngstown Clearing House, Treas- urer of The Edwin Bell Co., and also of the Mahoning Valley Water Company. Member, American Academy of Political and Social Science. Member of Youngstown, Raven, Elks and Automobile Clubs, Youngstown; Union Club, Cleveland; and Mahoning Golf Club. Masonic Fraternity and Elks. Member of Board of Education, Youngstown, (23 years). Director of Visiting Nurse Association, Trustee of Library Association. Business address: 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown, O. Home address: 215 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, O. 87 B. F. Fackenthal, Jr, PKESIDENT, THOMAS IRON COMPANY Born in Doylestown, Pa., June 2, 1851, son of B. F. and Catherine (Dennis) Fackenthal. Educated in the public schools of Durham, Bucks Co., Pa. Special student in metallurgy and chemistry, Lafayette College, 1874-75. Degree A. M. 1897; Sc. D., 1911, (Lafayette). Was Superintendent, Durham Iron Works, Riegels- ville, Pa., owned by Cooper Hewitt & Co., and later Gen- eral Manager of all other blast furnaces and mines of the same company. Since 1893, President and General Manager of the Thomas Iron Co., the Ironton R. R. Co., and Vice - President , E a s t o n Trust Co. Is also a Di- rector of several other Companies. As an expert, made a report on Consoli- dated Lake Superior Co; on iron ore properties in Cuba and elsewhere ; and on the International Harvester Co. Member, American Inst, of Mining Engineers, The Iron and Steel Institute (Great Britain), Amer. Society for Testing Materials; Trustee, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa., and Riegelsville Academy. Has endowed the B. F. Fackenthal, Jr. Professorship of Natural Science in Franklin and Marshall College. Business address: Easton, Pa. Home address : Riegelsville, Pa. 88 William Elliston Farrell VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, THE TREADWELL ENGINEERING COMPANY Born in Nashville, Tenn., February 7, 1870, son of Norman and Josephine (Elliston) Farrell. Educated in public schools of Nashville, Tenn.; Webbs Preparatory School, Culleoka, Tenn. ; and graduate of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., M. E. 1891. In January, 1892, entered the employ of the North Branch Steel Co., Danville, Pa., and was successively chemist, shipping clerk, draftsman and master mechanic; 1896-1900, with the Philadelphia Roll and Machine Co., as time- keeper, Superintendent, and General Manager; 1900-1905, General Mana- ger of Birdsboro Steel Foundry and Machine Co. Since 1905, Vice- President of M. H. Tread- well & Co.; since 1907, Vice-President, Lebanon Steel Casting Co.; since 1908, President of Stoever Foundry & Mfg. Co. These com- panies will be consolidated in 1911 under title of "The Treadwell Engineering Co." Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Member, University Club, Philadelphia; Pomfret Club, Easton, Pa. ; Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Vice-Presi- dent, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pa. Business address: Easton, Pa. Home address: Easton. Pa. 89 Alvin Irwin Findley EDITOR, THE IRON AGE Born in Monmouth, 111., June 29, 1859, son of Samuel and Mary (Hardie) Findley. Educated at Buchtel College, Akron, Ohio, and at University of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio. Received the degrees of B. A., 1881, and A. M., 1886 (Wooster). From 1881 to 1892, engaged in newspaper work at Akron and Cleveland, Ohio; Chicago, 111.; and Philadel- phia, Pa. In 1892, be- came connected with the Iron Trade Review at Cleveland, Ohio, as Ed- itor and as Vice-President of the Iron Trade Review Company. This company was merged in 1901 in the Iron and Steel Press Com- pany (publishers of the Iron Trade Review and The Foundry) of which he was Secretary. In 1905, became Associate Editor of the Iron Age. At present Editor of the Iron Age and Director of the David Wil- liams Company, publishers of the Iron Age, Iron Age- Hardware, the Metal Worker and Building Age. Member of Engineers' Club, New York; American Society for Testing Materials, Lake Superior Mining Institute, and American Foundrymen's Association. Business address: 239 W. 39th St., New York City. Home address: 202 W. 103rd St., New York City. 90 Frederick F. Fitzpatrick PRESIDENT, RAILWAY STEEL SPRING COMPANY Born near Peterboro, Province of Ontario, Canada, June 9, 1866, son of John and Elizabeth (Carlow) Fitz- patrick. Educated in the parochial schools of Chilli- cothe, Mo. At age of fifteen, entered employ of Western Union Telegraph Co., as operator at Kansas City, and later as telegraph operator and. train dispatcher on sev- eral railroads. In 1886, entered the executive de- partment of the Missouri Pacific R. R. In 1898, be- came the St. Louis repre- sentative of the Charles Scott Spring Co., which was merged in 1902, in the Railway Steel Spring Co. In 1905, was transferred to New York as General Sales Agent and later in the same year, made Vice- President. On November 1, 1910, was elected Presi- dent of the company. Also a Director and member of Executive Committee of Railway Steel Spring Co.; Director, U. S. & Mexican Trust Co., U. S. Life Ins. Co., Larchmont National Bank, and Carbon Steel Co. Member of Railroad, Catholic and New York Athletic Clubs, New York; Larchmont Yacht Club; Apawamis, Wykagyl and Larchmont Golf Clubs. Business address: 30 Church Street, New York. Home address: Larchmont, New York. 91 Henry Stuart Fleming CONSULTING ENGINEER Born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1863, son of Joseph and Emma (Scherzer) Fleming. Graduate of University of Pennsylvania, degree of Metallurgical Engineer, 1883. Opened engineering office and chemical laboratory in Chattanooga, Tenn., in 1884. From 1885 to 1887, Asst. Superintendent and Chemist, Dayton Coal & Iron Co., Dayton, Tenn. In 1887, Superintendent, Furnace and Ore Mines, North- western Iron Co., May- ville, Wis. In 1888, Gen- eral Superintendent, Cam- eron Coal & Iron Co., Em- porium, Pa. In 1890, opened engineering office in New York City, acting also until 1892, as Man- aging Editor of the En- gineering and Mining Journal. Officer and Di- rector of several industrial companies. Secretary and Treasurer of Bituminous Coal Trade Association. Member, Amer. Soc. Mechanical Engineers, Amer. Inst. Mining Engineers, Amer. Soc. Testing Materials, Inter. Assn. Testing Materials, North of England Inst. Mining and Mechanical Engineers. Member, Metro- politan, New York Yacht, Players' Clubs, New York; Exchange Club, Boston; Larchmont Yacht Club. Business address: 1 Broadway, New York City. Home address : 23 East 77th Street, New York City. it M m, IS IS ■ i 92 William Uhler Follansbee SECRETARY AND TREASURER, FOLLANSBEE BROTHERS COMPANY Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., December 23, 1859, son of Gilbert and Maria Jackson (Haynes) Follansbee. Edu- cated in the public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa. Began as clerk and bookkeeper for Wm. H. Irwin, proprietor of the Rosedale Foundry, Pittsburgh. Dur- ing 1879-1884, was clerk, salesman and buyer for Park, Scott & Co., Pittsburgh, manufacturers of sheet and bar copper and dealers in tin plate, sheets, etc. From 1884-1894, held the same positions and became a partner in James B . Scott & Co., successors to the above firm. In 1892, this firm began the manufac- ture of roofing tin plate. In 1894, with B. G. Fol- lansbee, organized the Follansbee Brothers Com- pany and has been Secre- tary-Treasurer and Director of this company since its organization. In 1904, this company put in operation sheet and tin plate mills at Follansbee, W. Va., and in 1906 added an open hearth steel plant. Member of Duquesne Club and Bellevue Country Club, Pittsburgh. Trustee and Chairman of Finance Committee, Presbytery of Pittsburgh. Business address : Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 3712 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 93 Arthur Anderson Fowler PARTNER, ROGERS, BROWN & COMPANY Born in New York City, March 1, 1878, son of Anderson and Emily (Arthur) Fowler. Studied four years at the Halsey School, New York City, and graduate of Colum- bia University, with the degree of A. B., in 1899. After graduation, was associated with Fowler Broth- ers, Limited, and later in partnership with Anderson Fowler, his father, in the export grain business and in private banking business until 1905. At that time, he entered the firm of Rogers, Brown & Com- pany, and is now the New York member of the firm. Also Director of the Em- pire Steel & Iron Com- pany, the Austin Coal & Coke Company, the Ala- bama & Georgia Iron Company, the Red Rock Fuel Company, Northern Insurance Company and Caldwell Land & Lumber Com- pany. Member of University Club, New York, Seawanhaka- Corinthian Yacht Club, Columbia University Club and Psi Upsilon Fraternity; the Somerset Hills Country Club, Essex Polo Club and African Big Game Club. Member of Squadron A, New York National Guard. Business address: 30 Church St., New York City. Home address: 60 East 68th St., New York City. 94 Lewis Witherbee Francis SECRETARY, WITHERBEE, SHERMAN & COMPANY Born in Port Henry, N. Y., July 21, 1865, son of Lewis and Elizabeth V. (Witherbee) Francis. Educated at Berkeley School, New York City and graduate of Wil- liams College, A. B., 1888. Upon graduation, began work with the firm of Witherbee, Sherman & Co., miners of iron ore near Port Henry, N. Y. Later was admitted to partnership and was in charge of the sales department. In 1900, when the firm was incor- porated, became Secretary and Assistant Treasurer and also continued to be in charge of sales as be- fore. Also Director of the Cheever Iron Ore Co. ; Second Vice-President and Director, Lake Cham- plain & Moriah R. R. Co. ; Secretary, Treasurer and Director, Cubitas Iron Ore Co.; Secretary, Treasurer and Director, Witherbee Real Estate and Imp. Company. Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers; Director of Witherbee Memorial Association, Mineville, N. Y.; School Trustee, Pelham, N. Y. Member, Uni- versity Club and City Lunch Club, New York; Hamil- ton Club, Brooklyn; Pelham Country Club; Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity. Business address: 2 Rector St., New York City. Home address: Pelham Manor, N. Y. 95 Joseph Henry Frantz VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, THE COLUMBUS IRON & STEEL COMPANY 24, 1864, son of Educated in the Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, January John H. and Eliza (Myer) Frantz. public schools of Cincinnati, Ohio. Has been employed in various branches of the iron and steel industry for the last twenty-six years, having served in many capacities. Was connected successively with The Cincinnati Corrugating Company, the Piqua Rolling Mill Company, the American Sheet Steel Company, and the Co- lumbus Iron and Steel Company, of which he is now Vice-President and G eneral Manager ; also President, North Ameri- can Steamship Company, and The Fort Henry Mining Company ; Vice- President of the Castile Mining Company, The Reserve Mining Company, and the Consumers' Ore Company. Director, Chamber of Commerce, Columbus. Mem- ber of American Institute of Mining Engineers. Mem- ber of Columbus Club, Columbus; Union Club, Cleve- land; and Ohio Society of New York. Business address: Columbus, Ohio. Home address: 897 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, O. 96 Frederick Frazer PRESIDENT, FRAZER AND JONES COMPANY Born in Syracuse, N. Y., April 5, 1855, son of Kasson and Julia A. (Richardson) Frazer. Educated at Mount Pleasant Military Academy, Ossining, N. Y. ; Syracuse Public Schools; St. Johns Military School, Manlius, N. Y., and by private tutor in Leipsic, Germany. Entered the employ of Frazer and Burns, in 1874, and in 1876 became partner, succeeding his father who died in 1875. Has contin- ued with the same com- pany under different firm names of Frazer and Burns , Frazer, Burns and Jones, and has been President of this company, now the Frazer and Jones Co., since 1906. President and General Manager of. the Syracuse Steel Foundry Co., organized in 1887, sold to the American Steel Casting Co., in 1894. Vice-President of the last named company in 1895, but sold his holdings in the company in 1896. Also an officer and Director of the U. S. Hame Co., of Buffalo, N. Y., since its organization in 1896, and now President of that Company; also a Director of Merchants National Bank of Syracuse, N. Y. Member of Citizens Club, Century Club and Onon- daga Golf and Country Club, of Syracuse, N. Y. Business address : 351 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, N. Y. Home address: 603 James St., Syracuse, N. Y. 97 James Wheeler Fuller PRESIDENT, LEHIGH CAR, WHEEL AND AXLE WORKS Born in Catasauqua, Pa., April 2, 1873, son of James W. and Kate M. (Thomas) Fuller. Educated at Haverford Grammar School, Haverford, Pa., and Haverford College. Entered the service of the Lehigh Car, Wheel and Axle Works, serving his apprenticeship through the var- ious departments of the works. In 1896, became Gen- eral Manager of the company and served in this capacity until the death of his father in January, 1910, whom he succeeded as President. Also President of the Fuller Engineering Co., Vice-Pres. and Gen- eral Manager of the Al- lentown Portland Cement Co.; Director, Empire Steel and Iron Co., Rail- way Steel Spring Co.; the Lehigh Foundry Co., and several other companies. Member of the staff of Gov. Tener, of Pa. Member, Amer. Inst. Mining Engineers; Amer. Soc. Mechanical Engineers; Amer. Soc. for Testing Materials. Member of Engineers, Machinery and Canadian Camp Clubs, New York; Egypt Mills Club, Phila.; Livingston, Elks, Lehigh Country Clubs, Allentown, Pa.; Catasauqua Club; Bethlehem Club; Trustee of St. Luke's Hospital, So. Bethlehem, Pa. Business address: Catasauqua, Pa. Home address: Catasauqua, Pa. 98 W9& I flS'ltf W" : ' fammm. Jf ^f 4P^ '' f%;U\M-: -,"" : '--:'" k fa !i :||;/ ''$M; : 0i''.: 4 '^BjiHi MHMI dill fa James Gayley METALLURGICAL ENGINEER Born at Lock Haven, Pa., October 11, 1855, son of Samuel A. and Agnes (Malcolm) Gayley. Educated at West Nottingham Academy, Md. and graduate Lafayette College, M. E., 1876; Honorary degree, Sc. D., University of Pennsylvania, 1906. Began as chemist for Crane Iron Co., Catasauqua, Pa., 1877-80. Superintendent, Missouri Furnace Co., St. Louis, and later Man- ager of Blast Furnaces, E. & G. Brooke Co., Birdsboro, Pa., 1880-85. In 1885, became Manager of Blast Furnaces, Edgar Thomson Works and was subsequently pro- moted to the position of Manager of the Edgar Thomson Works, and later Managing Director of the Carnegie Steel Co. In 1901, was made First Vice-President of the U. S. Steel Corpn., remaining until 1909. Inventor of furnace improvements; bronze cooling plates, stand for ladle in pouring Bessemer heats, and dry air blast. Member American Institute of Mining Engineers, (President, 1904-06); Iron and Steel Institute (Great Britain); Metropolitan, University, Engineers', Law- yers', Ardsley and Riding Clubs, New York. Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. Home address: 5 East 58th St., New York. 99 Frederick Charles Gedge MANAGER WIRE MILLS, CHICAGO DISTRICT, AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY Born in Covington, Kentucky, March 27, 1856, son of William Henry and Mary Hannah (Kennedy) Gedge. Educated in public schools of Covington, Ky., Marion Co., 111., and Kenton Co., Ky. Graduate of Nelson Business College, Cincinnati, 0., 1875. Operated farm in Marion Co., 111., 1876-80; junior member, firm of Senour & Gedge, Manufacturers of To- bacco, Covington, Ky., 1881-84; Vice-President, American Wire Nail Co., (Covington), 1885-90; plant removed to Ander- son, Ind., 1891, and pur- chased by American Steel & Wire Co., 1898; Super- intendent of Anderson plant, American Steel & Wire Co., 1898-99; As- sistant Manager, Chicago District, 1900, then Super- intendent of Waukegan Works until April 10, 1905, since which time he has been Manager of Wire Mills, Chicago District, American Steel & Wire Co. Also Vice-President and Director, Gedge Bros. Iron Roofing Co., Anderson, Ind. For four years, member City Council, Anderson, Ind. Member Hamilton Club, Chicago. Business address: Chicago, 111. Home address: 795 Sheridan Road, Waukegan, 111, 100 Theodore Arthur Gessler MANAGER OF SALES, AMERICAN SHEET AND TIN PLATE COMPANY Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, May 23, 1873, son of Rev. Theodore A. K. (D.D.) and Annie (Sherborne) Gessler. Graduate of New York University, A. B., 1894; student in New York University Law School in 1894-95; stu- dent in Union Seminary, 1894-96; graduate student of Semitic languages in New York University and Colum- bia University, 1894-96. Received degree of M. A. from New York University in 1896. Fellow in Semitic Languages and Literature, University of Chicago, 1896-98. Received degree of B. D., University of Chicago in 1897. In January, 1899, en- tered the employ of the American Tin Plate Co., and has remained with the company and its suc- cessor, the American Sheet & Tin Plate Co., continuously since that time. Was promoted through various grades to the position of Manager of Sales. Also President of the Beach Haven Land Co. Member of the Railroad Club, New York. Member of the Pilgrim Society, Psi Upsilon Fraternity, Phi Delta Phi Fraternity. Trustee, West Side Church of Lake Hopatcong. Business address: 30 Church Street, New York. Home address: Bretton Hall, New York. 101 Alexander Glass PRESIDENT, WHITAKER-GLESSNER COMPANY Born in Wheeling, W. Va., July 24, 1859, son of Andrew and Harriet (Harris) Glass. Educated in the public schools of Wheeling, W. Va. First engaged in the iron and steel industry in 1873 and during the period 1873 to 1890, was employed by several iron and steel companies. In 1890, with others, organized the Wheeling Corrugating Company. Was elected Secretary of the company at its organiza- tion and has filled that position ever since. In 1908, he was elected Pres- ident of the Portsmouth Steel Company, having previously held the office of Vice-President of this company. In 1910, was elected President of the Whitaker-Glessner Com- pany of Wheeling, manu- facturers of steel and iron sheets. Also Vice-President of the Whitaker Iron Company and the Wheeling Can Company; Secretary and Director of the Wheeling Cor- rugating Company; and Director of the Riverside Bridge Company. Member of the Fort Henry Club, Wheeling, W. Va. Business address: Wheeling, W. Va. Home address: Kenwood PL, Edgewood, Wheeling, W. Va. 102 Eugene Gifford Grace DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER, BETHLEHEM STEEL COMPANY Born in Goshen, New Jersey, August 27, 1876, son of John W. and Rebecca (Morris) Grace. Educated in Pennington Seminary, and graduate Lehigh University, 1899. Awarded prize in mathematics, Wilbur Scholar- ship prize, and finished course with first honors. June 29, 1899, entered the employ of the Bethlehem Steel Co., in the Electrical department; June 8, 1902, appointed Superintend- ent of Yards; February 21, 1906, appointed Assist- ant to General Superin- tendent of the Company ; during part of 1905, was General Superintendent of the Juragua Iron Co. ; June 27, 1906, appointed General Superintendent of the Bethlehem Steel Co., and October 2 2, 19 08, elected Director and Gen- eral Manager of that Company, a position which he now occupies. Director of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation and several companies connected with Bethlehem Steel Co., Phila. Bethlehem & New England R. R. Co., Brown-Borhek Lumber Co., and South Side Banking Co. Member, Engineers and Railroad Clubs, and the Pennsylvania Society, New York. Tau Beta Phi Fra- ternity. Business address: South Bethlehem, Pa. Home address: Prospect Avenue, Bethlehem, Pa. 103 William Thompson Graham PRESIDENT, AMERICAN CAN COMPANY Born in Lisbon, Ohio, November 13, 1850, son of John B. and Margaret (Graham) Graham. Educated in the public schools of Lisbon, Ohio. From 1868 to 1873, Accountant for firms in Bridge- port, Ohio, and Wheeling, W. Va. Appointed Teller of the National Bank of Bridgeport in 1873, and became Cashier in 1877. In 1883, became Secretary and Gen- eral Manager, Standard Iron Co. and later, Presi- dent. Was the first Presi- dent of the Aetna-Stand- ard Iron & Steel Co. On the organization of the American Tin Plate Co. in 1898, became Second Vice-President and later, First Vice-President and President. Was the first President of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Co., January, 1904. Resigned in August of that year, to become President of the American Can Co. President of Goldschmidt Detinning_Co.; Director of Inter Ocean Steel Co., Columbian Enameling & Stamping Co., Inter- national Nickel Co., and Chic, Rock Is. & Pac. Ry. Co. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; New York Athletic, Greenwich Country, Apawamis, Lakewood Country and Indian Harbor Yacht Clubs. Business address: 447 W. 14th St., New York City. Home address: Greenwich, Conn. 104 Edward McKim Hagar PRESIDENT, UNIVERSAL PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY Born in Salem, Mass., June 21, 1873, son of John Mc- Kim and Mary (Tucker) Hagar. Graduate, Mass. Inst, of Technology, S.B., 1893; Cornell Univ., M.M.E., 1894. From 1895 to 1897, was Manager, Chicago office of South wark Foundry and Machinery Co., of Philadelphia, engine builders; 1897 to 1900, senior member of the firm of Edward M. Hagar & Co., engaged in engine and machinery business in Chicago; on Jan. 1, 1900, became Manager of Ce- ment Department, Illi- nois Steel Co.; on Oct. 1, 1906, became President of the Universal Portland Cement Co., a subsidiary of the U. S. Steel Corpn. Member of Amer. Soc. Mechanical Eng.; Amer. Soc. Testing Materials; Amer. Soc. Civil Engi- neers; Western Soc. Engineers; Amer. Inst. Mining En- gineers; Illinois Soc. Engineers and Surveyors; Pres. and Chair. Ex. Com., Assn. of Amer. Port. Cement Mfrs. ; Pres. and Director, Cement Products Exhibition Co. Member of Engineers Club, N. Y.; Chicago Engi- neers, University, Union, Chicago, Onwentsia and Auto- mobile Clubs, Chicago; Duquesne and Country Clubs, Pittsburgh; Phi Kappa Psi and Theta Nu Epsilon. Business address: 72 West Adams St., Chicago, 111. Home address: 1210 Astor Street, Chicago, 111. 105 John Locke Haines ASSISTANT TO VICE-PRESIDENT, JONES & LAUGHLIN STEEL COMPANY Born in Saco, Me., May 16, 1866, son of Moses J. and Hannah (Clark) Haines. Educated in the public schools of Portland, Me. In 1887, entered the employ of the Pepperell Manu- facturing Company, Biddeford, Me., manufacturers of cotton goods. In 1894, removed to Boston, Mass., and after engaging in business there with Walter R. Morse & Company, cotton goods commission merchants for three years, went to Pitts- burgh, Pa., in 1897, to accept a position in the Structural sales depart- ment of the Jones & Laugh- lin Steel Company, then known as Jones and Laughlins, Limited. In 1899, after being con- nected with the company for two years, was placed in charge of the order department of this firm and continued to serve in this capacity until January 1, 1910, when he was appointed to the position of Assist- ant to the Vice-President. Member of the Duquesne Club and Union Club, Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh Athletic Association and Engi- neers' Society of Western Pennsylvania. Business address: Third Ave. and Ross St., Pitts- burgh, Pa. Home address: 1010 Farragut St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 106 Horace Leander Haldeman SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER, PULASKI IRON COMPANY Born in Locust Grove, Conoy Township, Lancaster Co., Pa., September 16, 1847, son of Cyrus S. and Elizabeth Steman (Breneman) Haldeman. Educated in private and public schools of Philadelphia, Pa. Engaged in the insurance business in 1865-67 and then entered the Passenger Dept. of the Pennsylvania R. R. In April, 1872, entered the firm of E. Haldeman & Co., at Chickies, Lancaster Co., Pa. The firm was succeeded by the Chickies Iron Co., and later Halde- man, Grubb & Co., of which he became Manag- ing Partner. In October, 1898, sold his holdings and became Vice-President, Pulaski Iron Co. Also Director, Western National Bank, Philadel- phia, and Reading & Columbia R. R. Secretary of the Virginia Pig Iron Assn. Served in Civil War as First Lieutenant and Captain, 20th Reg., Penna. Cavalry. Has served on staffs of Governors Pennypacker, Stuart and Tener, 1903 to date. Member of American Institute Mining Engineers, Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, American Foundry- men's Association, Philadelphia Foundrymen's Asso- ciation, American Society for Testing Materials. Business address: Philadelphia, Pa. Home address: Marietta, Lancaster Co., Pa. 107 Charles Hart PRESIDENT, DELAWARE RIVER STEEL COMPANY Born in Doylestown, Pa., January 5, 1869, son of Samuel and Ellen (Eastburn) Hart. Graduate of Swarthmore College with degree of Bachelor of Science, 1892. Was first employed by the Carnegie Steel Company, but later left to join the Republic Iron and Steel Com- pany. Was promoted through various grades to the position of Vice-President and General Manager of the Republic Iron and Steel Company. Left this company in August, 1906, and accepted the position of President of the Inland Steel Company, Chicago, 111., remaining with the company during the period 1906-08. In 1909, was elected President of the Delaware River Steel Company, Chester, Pa., which company purchased the property of the Tidewater Steel Company at Chester. Member of the Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; the Youngstown Club, Youngstown, Ohio; the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and Book and Key Society of Swarth- more College. Business address: Chester, Pa. Home address: Chester, Pa. 108 Allyn Fitch Harvey ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, PITTSBURGH STEAMSHIP COMPANY Born at Cleveland, Ohio, February 3, 1871, son of Henry Allyn and Mary (Williams) Harvey. Educated in public schools of Cleveland, by private tutor, and graduate of Yale College, A. B., 1893. From 1894 to 1901, with Pickands, Mather & Co., serving in various capacities. In 1901, went to Duluth, as Assistant to Vice-President of Pittsburgh Steamship Co., and in 1903, was made Assistant General Manager. Returned to Cleveland when the of- fices of the company were transferred there, and has remained ever since in the same capacity. Vice- President and Director, American Fabric Belting Co.; Director, Provident Steamship Co., and Cleve- land Folding Machine Co.; Director and member of Executive Committee, Lake Carriers Association, and Director of the Canadian American Exploration Co. Member, Mayfield, Union, Tavern, Country, Cha- grin Valley Hunt, and Escuminac Clubs, of Cleveland; Kitchi Gammi and Northland Golf Clubs, Duluth; Yale Club, New York; Member Scroll and Key, and Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Business address: Rockefeller Building, Cleveland. Home address: 2199 East 40th Street, Cleveland. 109 Joshua Alexander Hatfield PRESIDENT, AMERICAN BRIDGE COMPANY OF NEW YORK Born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 11, 1863, son of Daniel Keyser and Margaret (Alexander) Hatfield. Educated in public and private schools in Philadelphia and at the Hill School, Pottstown, Pa. In 1880, entered the office of the Pottstown Iron Co., Pottstown, Pa., and remained in the service of this company for sixteen years, during which time he was advanced through various grades to the position of general sales agent ; in 1 8 96 , became connected with the Pencoyd Iron Works and has continued with the company and its suc- cessor, the American Bridge Co., ever since. During period 1898-1900, was New York Manager for the company; in 1900, Assistant to the President, American Bridge Co. of New Jersey. Since 1901, Vice- President, American Bridgie Co., of N. J. and President, American Bridge Co., of N. Y. Also Director of A. & P. Roberts Co., Buffalo Creek, Cumberland Coal Co., and Plymouth Coal Mining Co. Member of Engineers', Railroad, New York Yacht Clubs and Pennsylvania Society of New York. Member of Metropolitan Museum of Art, etc. Business address: 30 Church Street, New York. Home address: 1 West 81st Street, New York. 110 Will Linton Hayes ASSISTANT MANAGER OF WIRE MILLS, CLEVELAND DISTRICT, AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY Born in Newburgh, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, June 21, 1862, son of William James and Sarah (Burwell) Hayes. Edu- cated in the public schools, Cleveland, Ohio. Entered office of Wire Department, Cleveland Roll- ing Mill Co., April 1, 1879; entered mill as apprentice, January 1, 1880, and worked in all departments. Be- came night foreman, December 1, 1882; Assistant Super- intendent, April 1, 1883, and Superintendent, Jan- uary 1, 1900, succeeding his father, W. J. Hayes, who had been connected with the Cleveland Rolling Mill Co. and its predecess- ors since April 1, 1858. In 1899, the control of the company passed to the American Steel & Wire Co., and in 1901 it became a part of the United States Steel Corporation. Resigned, December 31, 1900, and entered the bond business with the firm of W. J. Hayes & Sons. Returned to the American Steel & Wire Co., in January, 1907, as Assistant Manager of Wire Mills, Cleveland District, which position he now holds. Member of Union, Euclid and Roadside Clubs, Cleveland. Member of Cleveland Chamber of Com- merce. Business address: Cleveland, Ohio. Home address: Euclid Heights, Cleveland, Ohio. ill August Heckscher VICE-PRESIDENT, EASTERN STEEL COMPANY Born in Hamburg, Germany, August 26, 1848, son of G. Maurice and Marie Antoinette (Brautigam) Heck- scher. Educated in Baden and Hamburg, Germany, and Neuchatel, Switzerland. Removed to America in 1867; was interested for some fifteen years, 1868-1883, in anthracite coal mining in Schuylkill Co., Pa.; 1881-1905, interested in zinc mining and manufactur- ing in New Jersey, Penn- sylvania, Missouri, Kan- sas, Colorado, New Mex- ico, Virginia and else- where. Since 1905, inter- ested in copper mining in Vermont, iron mining in New York and Virginia, and steel industry in New York and Pennsylvania. President, Vermont Cop- per Co., Benson Mines Co., Central Iron and Coal Co., Windsor Trust Co.; Vice-President, Eastern Steel Co., American La France Fire Engine Co.; Director, New Jersey Zinc Co., etc. Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member, Union, Mid-Day, N. Y. Athletic, N. Y. Yacht, Seawanhaka, Deutsche Verein, Columbia, Motor Boat of America, Clubs, New York; Rittenhouse Club, Phila- delphia; Huntington Country, Huntington Yacht Clubs. Business address: 576 Fifth Avenue, New York. Home address: 622 Fifth Avenue, New York. 112 Ledyard Heckscher TREASURER AND GENERAL MANAGER, RICHARD HECKSCHER AND SONS COMPANY Born in Philadelphia, Pa., February 25, 1872, son of Richard and Lucretia Ledyard (Stevens) Heckscher. Graduate of Harvard University, A. B., 1894. After graduation, entered the chemical laboratory of the Richard Heckscher & Sons Company, at their Swedeland Furnaces. Later, engaged in several min- ing ventures in South America and Mexico. Then re- turned to the Richard Heckscher & Sons Com- pany and became Assist- ant General Manager of the' company; in 1901, was promoted to the posi- tion of General Manager; and, in 1906, was elected Treasurer of the Com- pany, filling the dual position of Treasurer and General Manager ever since. Also, Director of the Alan Wood Iron & Steel Company and the Upper Merion and Plymouth Railroad Company. Member of the American Institute of Mining Engi- neers. Member of Markham Club and Radnor Hunt Club, Philadelphia; A. D. Club, Hasty Pudding Club, and Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, Harvard Uni- versity. Vice-President and Manager, Children's Sea Shore Home, Atlantic City. Business address: Morris Building, Philadelphia, Pa. Home address: Radnor, Pa. 113 Henry Weddell Heedy SECRETARY AND TREASURER, THE ANDREWS & HITCHCOCK IRON COMPANY Born in Cleveland, Ohio, December 13, 1851, son of Michael and Mary (Glen) Heedy. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland, Ohio. Was first employed as clerk and bookkeeper for a banking house in Cleveland. Was bookkeeper for An- drews Brothers & Co., Youngstown, from 1875 until the incorporation of The Andrews Brothers Co., in 1887, when he was made Secre- tary and Assistant Treas- urer of that company, and continued as such until the sale of the company to the Republic Iron & Steel Co., in 1899. Since 1899, has been connected with The Andrews and. Hitchcock Iron Co., Youngstown, Ohio. Also Vice-President, The Youngstown Iron & Steel Co.; Director of the G. M. McKelvey Co., Commercial National Bank, (Youngstown) ; Morgan Spring Co. (Worcester, Mass.), Cleveland Life Insurance Co., Shenango Steamship Co. Treasurer and General Man- ager, Lake Erie Limestone Co. and Union Limestone Co. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Youngstown Club, Youngstown. Vice-President and Trustee of Charity Organization Society, Youngstown. Business address: 901 Wick Building, Youngstown, O. Home address: 423 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, O. 114 William Thomas Hildrup, Jr, SECRETARY AND TREASURER, HARRISBURG PIPE AND PIPE BENDING COMPANY Born in Harrisburg, Pa.. January 19, 1862, son of William Thomas and Harriet (Essylstine) Hildrup. Educated in private schools of Harrisburg and West Chester, Pa.; graduate, University of Pennsylvania, B. S., 1882. Mechanical engineer, 1885. Took special course in metallurgy of iron and steel. From 1882 to 1890, was connected with the Harris- burg Car Manufacturing Co., and was promoted through various grades, serving successively as mechanical engineer, Su- perintendent of the Car Wheel Foundry, and final- ly as Secretary and As- sistant Treasurer. In 1890, organized a limited partnership which was subsequently incorporated in 1899, as the Harris- burg Pipe and Pipe Bending Co., of which he is Secre- tary, Treasurer and Director. Also Director of First National Bank (Harrisburg) and Jackson Manufactur- ing Company. Member of Municipal League and Board of Trade, Harrisburg. Member, Harrisburg Club, Masonic Fraternity, Royal Arcanum, and Beta Theta Phi Fraternity. Business address: P. O. Box 757, Harrisburg, Pa. Home address: 109 South Front St., Harrisburg, Pa. 115 Frank Hitchcock PRESIDENT, THE ANDREWS AND HITCHCOCK IRON COMPANY Born in Youngstown, Ohio, May 24, 1862, son of Wil- liam James and Mary Johnston (Peebles) Hitchcock. Educated in public schools, Youngstown; Adams Acad- emy, Quincy, Mass. ; Harvard University, Class of 1885. Entered the service of Andrews and Hitchcock on May 24, 1883. On January 25, 1892, this firm was in- corporated under the name of The Andrews and Hitch- cock Iron Co. On Feb- ruary 10, 1892, became Secretary and Treasurer of this company and con- tinued to act in this ca- pacity until January 17, 1900, when he became President. Also Director of Mahoning Ore & Steel Co., Commercial National Bank (Youngstown), The Dollar Savings & Trust Co., (Youngstown), and the First National Bank (Youngstown). Vice-President, Modern Homes Co. Member of the Association of Harvard Engineers. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Harvard Club, New York; Fort Schuyler Club, Utica, N. Y.; Union Club, Cleveland; Youngstown Club, Youngstown, Ohio. Trustee of Youngstown Hospital Association. Presi- dent of Youngstown Chamber of Commerce in 1907. Business address : 901 Wick Building, Youngstown, O. Home address: 661 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, O. 116 Robert Hobson VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, THE STEEL COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED Born in Berlin, Canada, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Hobson. Educated in the public schools of Hamilton, Ont . In 1878, entered the office of his father, Chief Eng- ineer of the Grand Trunk Railway System; remained with him until February, 1896, when he was appointed Secretary and Treasurer of the Hamilton Blast Furnace Co.; m May, 1899, was made Secretary and Assistant Manager of the Hamilton Steel & Iron Co. and in May, 1902, was elected Vice- President and General Manager. On the con- solidation of the Hamil- ton Steel and Iron Co., The Canadian Screw Co. , The Canada Bolt and Nut Co., Montreal Roll- ing Mills Co. and The Dominion Wire Mfg. Co. in The Steel Company of Canada, became its Vice-Presi- dent and General Manager. Director of General Acci- dent Assurance Co. and The Landed Banking Loan Co. Member of the American Institute of Mining Eng- ineers. Member of the Hamilton Club, Hamilton; Tor- onto and National Clubs, Toronto; Rideau Club, Ottawa, and St. James Club, Montreal. Director of the Hamilton Health Association. Business address : Hamilton, Ontario. Home address : 56 Charlton Ave. , Hamilton, Ontario. 117 George Edward Holton PRESIDENT, BRYDEN HORSE SHOE COMPANY Born in London, England, April 24, 1868, son of George and Hope Mary (Coumbe) Holton. Educated in schools of Norwood and London, England. Came to America in 1886 and was naturalized in the early 90's. Entered the iron and steel industry in the employ of The Pencoyd Iron Works. In 1889, became inspector for G. W.G. Ferris and Co., of Pittsburgh, in eastern territory and had charge of the inspection and testing of the cast- iron segments used in the construction of the first tunnel under the Hudson River, now known as the Hoboken Tunnel, origin- ally undertaken by Pear- son & Company of Lon- don, England. Since 1892, has been connected with the Horse Shoe Man- ufacturing branch of the industry and is now President and Treasurer of the Bryden Horse Shoe Co. Also President and Treasurer of Emanuel & Co., and Director of Cement National Bank, Siegfried, Pa., and The National Bank of Catasauqua, Pa. Member of Railroad Club, Engineers' Club and Pennsylvania Society of New York City. Business address: Catasauqua, Pa. Home address: Catasauqua, Pa. 118 William Stewart Horner DIRECTOR AND PITTSBURGH DISTRICT MANAGER, AMERICAN ROLLING MILL COMPANY Born in West Newton, Pa., April 1, 1868, son of G. B. and Lydia (Lawver) Horner. Educated in the public schools of West Newton, Pa. Began as telegraph operator on B. & 0. R. R. and learned stenography while night operator. In 1888, entered the employ of H. E. Collins & Co., Iron Brokers, Pittsburgh, as stenographer and telegraph operator. In 1894, entered into partnership with H. P. GofT, under firm name of Goff, Horner & Co., Iron and Steel Brokers and is still a member of the firm. In 1902, acquired an in- terest in the Curtis Sheet Steel and Corrugating Co. of Zanesville, Ohio., later known as the Muskingum Valley Steel Co., and con- ducted this business until it was consolidated with the American Rolling Mill Co., Middletown, Ohio. At present, Director and Manager Pittsburgh District, American Rolling Mill Co., Secre- tary and Treasurer, GofT, Horner & Co., Ltd.; Vice- President, The Pittsburgh Shovel Co. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh Athletic Association; Knights Templar, Chartiers Com- mandery; Treasurer, Bradley Children's Home. Business address: Oliver Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 1028 N. Negley Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 119 James Humphrey Hoyt SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR, PITTSBURGH STEAMSHIP COMPANY Born in Cleveland, Ohio, November 10, 1852, son of James Madison and Mary Ella (Beebee) Hoyt. Edu- cated in public schools of Cleveland; graduate, Brown Univ., A. B., 1874; Harvard Univ. Law School, LL.B., 1877. Has been engaged in practice of law in Cleveland, Ohio, since 1877. Now senior partner in firm of Hoyt, Dustin, Kelly, McKeehan & Andrews. Secretary and Director, Pittsburgh Steamship Co., Provident Steamship Co., Standard Steamship Co., Acme Steamship Co . , Peavey Steamship Co.; Director Cleveland- Cliffs Iron Co.; 2nd Vice-President, Di- rector and General Coun- sel, Hocking Valley Rail- road Co.; Secretary and Director, Lake Superior & Ishpeming Ry. ; General Counsel and Director, American Shipbuilding Co.; Director of several banks and trust companies. Member of American, Ohio and Cuyahoga County Bar Assns. Member, Union, Country, Roadside, Eu- clid, University, Chagrin Valley Hunt, Athletic, May- field Country and Harvard Clubs, Cleveland; Metro- politan, University, Century, City Mid-Day, Alpha Delta Clubs, New York. Trustee, Carnegie Pension Fund. Business address: Cleveland, Ohio. Home address: 2445 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. 120 Abram Francis Huston PRESIDENT, LUKENS IRON AND STEEL COMPANY Born in Coatesville, Pa., July 7, 1852, son of Charles and Isabella (Pennock) Huston. Educated at Taylor's Academy, Coatesville, and by private tutor. Graduate of Haverford College, Haverford, Pa., A. B., 1872. On leaving college in 1872, entered the employ of the Lukens Iron & Steel Co. Took positions in the mills in order to learn the practical part in the various departments and later filled various positions in the main office serving as Bookkeeper, Purchasing Agent and Sales Agent. Acted also as travelling sales agent, making sales and visiting the various branch sales offices of the company. Went to Eu- rope in 1883 and 1886 in order to arrange for the importation of steel slabs, profitable at that time on account of reduction of the tariff. Since 1897, President of the Lukens Iron & Steel Company. Also President of the Jacobs-Shupert U. S. Fire Box Company and the Coatesville Trust Company. Director of the Allegheny Ore and Iron Company. President of Coatesville Hospital ; Director of Haverford College, and Director of Y. M. C. A., Coatesville. Business address: Coatesville, Pa. Home address: Coatesville, Pa. 121 Octavus Nelson Hutchinson PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, GRAND CROSSING TACK COMPANY Born in Rockland, Mass., February 26, 1862, son of Henry Blakely and Rebecca Whiting (Wilkes) Hut- chinson. Educated in public schools of Abington, Mass. Entered the employ of the Chicago Tack Co., in 1881, and remained with that company for ten years, during the period 1884 to 1891 being Manager of the plant. The thorough and practical methods which he used while Manager of the Chicago Tack Com- pany attracted the atten- tion of the owners of the Grand Crossing Tack Company, and was the cause of his being engaged as Manager of that com- pany in 1891, holding that position for ten years. In 1901, was elected Presi- dent, Treasurer and Gen- eral Manager of this com- pany and still continues to hold these positions. Also President and Treasurer of the Chicago Tack Co. Member of New England Society of Chicago, and South Shore Country Club. Trustee of Ingleside Avenue M. E. Church of Chicago. Business address: 79th Street and South Chicago Ave., Chicago, 111. Home address: 7419 Monroe Avenue, Chicago, 111. 122 Thomas Jesse Hyman SECRETARY AND TREASURER, ILLINOIS STEEL COMPANY Born in Camanche, Clinton Co., Iowa, April 8, 1855, son of Sylvester and Mary Elizabeth (Elce) Hyman. Educated in the public schools of Camanche, at the Iowa State College, Cornell University and Eastman's National Business College. In 1876, entered the employ of the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad as bookkeeper and paymaster, remain- ing three years; from 1880 to 1884, was Paymaster and Freight Auditor for the Saint Paul and Sioux City Railroad and the C, St. P., M. &. 0. Ry.; dur- ing the period 1885 to 1887, was Auditor of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway and from 1888 to 1891, Auditor of the Wis- consin Central Lines; in 1892 and 1893, was Assist- ant to the President of the Great Northern Railway. Was one of the organizers and a charter member of the Association of Railway Accounting officers in the eighties. From 1894 to 1898, served several railroads as an expert on special service. Since 1899, has filled the position of Secretary and Treasurer of the Illinois Steel Co., and various other related subsidiary corporations of the United States Steel Corporation. Business address: Chicago, 111. Home address: 315 Wesley Ave., Oak Park, 111. 123 James Inglis PRESIDENT, AMERICAN BLOWER COMPANY Born in Detroit, Michigan, August 15, 1864, son of Richard and Agnes (Lambie) Inglis. Educated in the public schools of Detroit, Mich. Began as office boy and worked for five years in wholesale hardware stores. At the age of 19, became manager of Detroit Sanitarium, remaining three years. After being employed in two or three manufacturing concerns, became con- nected with the Huyett & Smith Mfg. Co. in 1890, and has ever since been connected with the man- ufacture of blowing ma- chinery, remaining with this company and its suc- cessors. This company was succeeded by the American Blower Co., of Michigan in 1895, and by the American Blower Co., of New York in 1909. Promoted through various grades in this company to the office of President. Also Director of the National Bank of Commerce (Detroit) and Michigan Savings Bank (Detroit). President of Detroit Board of Commerce in 1906. Member of Detroit Club, Country Club and Detroit Boat Club. Director of Young Men's Christian Asso- ciation and Provident Loan Society. Business address : Detroit, Michigan. Home address: 626 E.Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Mich. IP id ■ ■- '-'«/-;:0§m, , ' ! liil:: : IhI <* . i '"■",.:". ^ Tfi '90' ■ 124 Robert Livingston Ireland PARTNER, M. A. HANNA & COMPANY Born in Milford, Conn., August 20, 1867, son of John B. and Adelia (Duane) Ireland. Graduate of , Yale University, B. A., 1890. Removed from New York to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1892. Started as clerk in employ Globe Ship Building Co. in 1894, and in 1898, was made Vice-President of this com- pany and also of the Ship Owners Dry Dock Co. At the formation of the Ameri- can Ship Building Co., which consolidated all the ship yards^on the Great Lakes in 1899, became Vice-President of that company and member of the Finance Committee. Resigned in 1904, to be- come a partner in M. A. Hanna & Co. Also Vice- President and Director in following companies: De- troit Iron & Steel, United Iron & Steel, Pittsburgh Ore, La Rue Mining, Croxton Mining, Nassau Mining, American-Boston Mining, Hollister Minings Consum- ers Ore, Nokoy Iron, Virginia Ore, Richmond Iron, and a number of coal, steamship and dock companies. Member of University and Yale Clubs, New York; Union, Country, Euclid, Mayfield, Hunt, Athletic, Roadside and Tavern (President) Clubs of Cleveland. Business address : Perry Payne Bldg., Cleveland, O. Home address: Lake Shore Boulevard, Cleveland, O. 125 Joseph Walter Jeffrey iio;';:;.; VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, THE OHIO MALLEABLE IRON COMPANY Born in Columbus, Ohio, February 16, 1880, son of Joseph A. and Celia C. (Harris) Jeffrey. Educated in the public schools of Columbus and in a school in Dresden, Germany, finishing preparatory work at the Central High School in Columbus, Ohio. Graduate of Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., B. A., 1902. Started work in the shops of The Jeffrey Mfg. Co., serving in the black- smith, foundry and ma- chine departments, and afterwards taking up work in the office of the com- pany. In 1905, the Jeffrey Mfg. Co. took over the entire management of the Ohio Malleable Iron Co., of which it had previously held controlling interest, putting Mr. Jeffrey in charge as Director, Vice- President, and General Manager, which positions he holds at the present time. Also Assistant Secretary and Di- rector of the Jeffrey Mfg. Co. and Second Vice Presi- dent and Director of the Commercial Improvement Company. Member and Director of Ohio Club of Columbus; member of the Arlington Country Club and Chi Psi Fraternity. Director of the Columbus Humane Society. Business address: Columbus, Ohio. Home address: Chaseland, Worthington, Ohio. 126 George Waldow Jewett MANAGER OF WIRE MILLS, PITTSBURGH DISTRICT, AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY Born in Peterborough, N. H., December 15, 1859, son of George A. and Mary (Brown) Jewett. Educated in the public schools of Peterborough, N. H. In 1880, secured a position with the Baker Wire Company, Des Moines, Iowa. This company pur- chased the Grant Wire Co. and removed to Lockport, 111. In 1886, became Superintendent of the Lockport plant. The Baker Wire Company was later merged in the Consolidated Steel & Wire Company and Mr. Jewett remained with the latter company as Su- perintendent of the Lock- port plant. The comple- tion of the Chicago Drain- age Canal compelled the abandonment of the plant at Lockport and the Enter- prise plant in Joliet, 111., was purchased. Was Supt. at Joliet until transferred to Cleveland, Ohio, as Supt. of the Consolidated Works at that place. The Consolidated Steel & Wire Co. was merged in the American Steel & Wire Co. In 1901, Mr. Jewett was appointed Pittsburgh District Manager of Wire Mills of the latter company. Member, Union Club and Pittsburgh Athletic Assn., Pittsburgh; and Livingston Club, Allentown. Business address: Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address : 300 So. Negley Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 127 Archibald Johnston FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT, BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION Born in Phoenixville, Pa., May 30, 1865, son of Joseph and Martha (Stroman) Johnston. Educated in public schools, Bethlehem, Pa., and graduate of Lehigh Uni- versity, M. E., 1889. In 1889, entered Physical Testing Department, Bethlehem Iron Works and later was placed in charge of the erection and operation of the gun forging plant, the first in this country. In 1890, was placed in charge of erection and subsequent operation of the Armor Plate Department, the first in this country. Held this position for a num- ber of years. Was made Assistant General Super- intendent and, later, Vice- President of the Bethle- hem Steel Corporation. Member of Iron and Steel Institute, Great Britain; Amer. Soc. of Mechanical Engineers; Amer. Institute of Mining Engineers. Mem- ber, Railroad Club, New York; University and Union League Clubs, Philadelphia; Metropolitan Club, Wash- ington, D. C. ; Bethlehem Club, Country Club of North- ampton County, Northampton Club, Lincoln Repub- lican Assn., and Lehigh Country Club, Bethlehem. Trustee of Moravian College and Theological Seminary. Business address: South Bethlehem, Pa. Home address: 120 Church Street, Bethlehem, Pa. 128 Leslie Morgan Johnston ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, A. M. BYERS COMPANY § Born in Whitestown, Oneida Co., N. Y., October 4, 1876, son of Eliott Waters and Emily J. (Clark) Johns- ton. Graduate of Yale University, B. A., 1902. After completing his education, joined the A. M. Byers Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., manufacturers of wrought iron pipe, and has remained with the company continuously since the fall of 1902. Has served the company in various ca- pacities, having been pro- moted through several grades to the position of Assistant General Man- ager of the company, which position he now holds. In 1904, when the A.M. Byers Company leased the plant of the Clearfield Steel & Iron Co., Clear- field Pa., he was appointed manager of the plant serving in this capacity until 1908. In the latter year, returned to Pittsburgh as Assistant General Manager of the Pittsburgh, Pa., and Girard, Ohio, plants. Member of the Pittsburgh Club, Pittsburgh Golf Club, Allegheny Country Club of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mem- ber of the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, Scroll and Key Society of Yale University. Business address: 235 Water St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 5307 Westminster St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 129 Harry Ross Jones TREASURER AND GENERAL MANAGER, THE UNITED STEEL COMPANY • Born in Youngstown, Ohio, June 27, 1869, son of David and Martha (Ross) Jones. Educated in public schools and Rayen High School, Youngstown, Ohio, and subse- quently studied bridge and structural engineering. On August 19, 1889, entered the employ of the Youngstown Bridge Co., in the engineering department. In 1891, was transferred to the Cleveland office of this company and entered the contracting department . In 1892, entered theservice of the Variety Iron Works Co., Cleveland, in the con- tracting department, and after being in 1893-1894 with the Columbus Bridge Co., in the same capacity, returned to the Variety Iron Works Co., and re- mained with them during the period 18 94-18 99. From 1899 to 1902, was with the Osborn Engineering Co., Cleveland, as contracting engineer and one of the junior partners. In 1902-1903, was with the Southern States Portland Cement Co., Atlanta, Ga. Since Jan. 1, 1904, with The United Steel Co., Canton, O. Also, Vice- President and Secretary of The United Electric Co., Canton. Member of Canton Club, Canton, O. Business address: The United Steel Co., Canton, O. Home address: 804 N. Cleveland Ave., Canton, O. 130 Jonathan Read Jones SECRETARY AND TREASURER, ALAN WOOD IRON AND STEEL COMPANY Born in Conshohocken, Pa., December 24, 1846, son of Charles* and Sarah (Read) Jones. Graduate in Civil Engineering, 1865, Polytechnic College of State of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. From 1866 to 1878, engaged in business as an engineer in the construction of bridges and buildings, being con- nected with J. H. Linville, engineer for the Penna. R. R., and for The Pennsylvania Steel Co., during the con- struction of its Steelton plant. During part of this time was also connected with the Keystone Bridge Co., of Pittsburgh. For eight years, 1878 to 1886, was engaged in private practice as engineer and contractor for the con- struction of bridges and buildings. In 1886, became Secretary and Treasurer, of the Alan Wood Iron & Steel Co., which position he still holds. The company owns and operates an open hearth steel plant and two rolling mills at Conshohocken, Pa. Also Secretary and Treasurer of Upper Merion & Plymouth R. R. Co., and President, Richard Heckscher & Sons Co. Member of Franklin Institute and Art Club of Phila- delphia. Business address : 1421 Chestnut Street, Phila., Pa. Home address: Hamilton Court, Philadelphia, Pa. 131 John S. Keefe VICE-PRESIDENT, AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY Born in Boston, Mass., January 24, 1864, son of David F. and Sarah J. (Simpson) Keefe. Educated in the public schools of Boston, Mass. Has been connected with the iron and steel business since 1889, chiefly in the department of management of traffic. Entered the employ of the Illinois Steel Co., Chicago, in 1899 and remained with the company for ten years, 1889-1899, hold- ing the position of Traffic Manager during that per- iod. Resigned in 1899, to accept the position of General Traffic Manager of the American Steel and Wire Co., of New Jersey and continued to hold this position with the com- pany until 1901, when he was elected Vice-Presi- dent and Director of the company, which position he now holds. He also served as Chairman of the Traffic Committee of the United States Steel Corporation since 1903. Member of the Union League Club, Chicago; Law- yers Club, New York; Union Club, Cleveland, and Union Club, Pittsburgh. Business address: 72 West Adams St., Chicago, 111, Home address: 411 Clinton Ave., Oak Park, 111. 132 Ironton A. Kelly PRESIDENT, ASHLAND STEEL COMPANY Born in Ironton, Ohio, son of William D. and Sarah (Austin) Kelly. Educated in the public schools of Ironton, Ohio. In 1884, organized the Kelly Nail and Iron Co., of Ironton, of which he was Vice-President and General Manager until 1891. Then removed to Ashland, Ky. and with his associates organized the Ashland Steel Co., of which he was made President and General Manager and has held this position continuously from the organization of the company. While Mr. Kelly has given the major portion of his time to the management of the affairs of the Ashland Steel Co., he has at all times retained his interest and official position in the Kelly Nail & Iron Company and still remains as Vice-President and Director of the Kelly Nail and Iron Co., and is also Vice-President and Director of the Merchants Bank and Trust Co. (Ashland), which he, with other associates, organized in 1906. For some years Member and President of the City Council, Ironton, Ohio. Member of Park City Club, Ashland, Kentucky. Business address: Ashland, Kentucky. Home address: Ashland, Kentucky. 133 William Vallandingham Kelley PRESIDENT, AMERICAN STEEL FOUNDRIES Born in Gratis, Ohio, February 13, 1861, son of William J. and Susan E. (Taylor) Kelley. Educated at the high school, Greenville, Ohio, and by a commer- cial course in Cincinnati. Began business as clerk and bookkeeper in hard- ware store, Springfield, Ohio; afterward Sales Agent of Springfield Malleable Iron Co., and later Sales Agent for Charles Scott Spring Co. ; since organization, President and Treasurer of the Simplex Railway Appliance Co., which was purchased by the Amer- ican Steel Foundries. Mr. Kelley has been Presi- dent of the last named company since 1905. Also President of the Miehle Printing Press & Mfg. Co.; Director of Phoenix Horse Shoe Co., Continental and Commercial National Bank, Continental & Com. Trust and Savings Bank, Commercial National Safe Deposit Co., Union Trust Co., South Side Elevated Ry., and Allis Chalmers Co. Member of Chicago, Union League, Athletic Assn., South Shore Country, Mid-Day, Onwentsia, Chicago Golf, Glen View and Exmoor Country Clubs, of Chicago; Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, National Golf Links. Business address: 115 Adams Street, Chicago, 111. Home address: 4849 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, 111. 134 Hugh Kennedy VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, ROGERS-BROWN IRON COMPANY Born in Poland Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, July 24, 1856, son of Thomas Walker and Margaret (Truesdale) Kennedy. Educated in the Poland Union Seminary, Poland, Ohio, and has the honorary degree of LL.D. from Cooper College, Stirling, Kansas. In 1880, entered the employ of the Carnegie Steel Co., at Braddock, Pa., as Assistant to the Superintendent, his brother Julian Kenne- dy, in charge of the con- struction and operation of blast furnaces at the Edgar Thomson Works . On January 1, 1881, was ap- pointed vSuperintendent of the Isabella Furnaces, Etna, Pa., and in April, 1899, was made Director and Manager of the Fur- nace Department of the American Steel, Hoop Co. which at that time purchased the properties of the Isabella Furnace Company. In 1902, became General Manager of the Buffalo and Susquehanna Iron Co., Buffalo, New York, and is at present, Vice-President and General Manager of the Rogers-Brown Iron Co., successors of the Buffalo and Susquehanna Iron Co. Director of Marine National Bank, Buffalo, N. Y. President, Y. M. C. A., Buffalo. Business address: Buffalo, New York. Home address : Buffalo, New York. 135 Julian Kennedy CONSULTING ENGINEER Born in Poland, Ohio, March 15, 1852, son of Thomas Walker and Margaret (Truesdale) Kennedy. Edu- cated at Poland Union Seminary and graduate Yale University, Ph. B., 1875; M. A., 1900. Doctor of Engi- neering, 1909, Stevens Institute of Technology. Has for many years engaged in practice as a consult- ing engineer and has planned many of the large steel plants in U. S. American Director, Julian Kennedy, Sahlin & Co., Ltd.; Di- rector, Punxsatawney Iron Co., Cleveland Fur- nace Co., and Toledo Furnace Co.; President Orient Coke Co., Emerald Coal & Coke Co., and Emerald Coal Co. Presi- dent, American Casting Machine Co. Vice-Presi- dent, Electric Power & Manufacturing Co., and Boise & Interurban Railway Co. Member of Iron and Steel Institute (Great Britain) and American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member of Duquesne, University, Pittsburgh Golf and Pittsburgh Country Clubs, Pittsburgh; Engineers and University Clubs, New York. Member, Chamber of Commerce, New York; Chamber of Commerce, Pitts- burgh. Trustee of Westminster College. Business address: Bessemer Bldg, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 5400 Forbes Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 136 Thomas Walker Kennedy PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, ADRIAN FURNACE COMPANY Born in Poland, Mahoning Co., Ohio, December 25, 1869, son of Thomas Walker and Margaret (Truesdale) Kennedy. Graduate of Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa., B. S., 1891. In 1892, secured a position with Spang, Chalfant & Co. at their Isabella Furnaces and remained with this company for the period of ten years, occupying success- ively the positions of As- sistant Chemist, Chemist, Furnace Foreman, Assist- ant Superintendent and General Superintendent of the Company. During this period the Company was absorbed by the American Steel Hoop Co., and was merged later with the Carnegie Steel Co. In 1902, left the Carnegie Steel Co. to accept the position of Superintendent of Construction of the Adrian Furnace at Du Bois, Pa., and after the completion of the construction in 1904, was elected President and General Manager of the Adrian Furnace Company, organized in that year to lease and operate the Adrian Furnace. Mr. Kennedy has remained with the company as President and General Manager since that time. Business address: Du Bois, Pa. Home address : Du Bois, Pa. 137 Severn Parker Ker PRESIDENT, SHARON STEEL HOOP COMPANY Born in Richmond, Va., February 17, 1864, son of Heber and Mary (Kinney) Ker. Educated in the pub- lic schools of Staunton, Va. Began as clerk in local stores and for the B. and 0. R. R. Later became Private Secretary to Major Jedidiah Hotchkiss. In 1885, moved to Pittsburgh, Pa., and secured employment in the office of Smith, Sutton & Co., later known as La Belle Steel Co. Became Asst. Secretary and later Secretary, re- maining with the com- pany until 1899. In 1899, became General Manager of Sales for the American Steel Hoop Co., and soon after Vice- President, which position he held until 1901. Then became associated with the Crucible Steel Co. In January, 1905, joined the Republic Iron and Steel Co., and in April became Vice-President. On October 1, 1909, became General Manager of the Sharon Steel Hoop Co., and in February, 1910, President. Member Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; F. H. Buhl Club, Sharon Club and Sharon Country Club, Sharon, Pa.; Mid-Day Club, Chicago. Business address: Sharon Steel Hoop Co., Sharon, Pa. Home Address: 462 East State Street, Sharon, Pa. 138 Charles William Henry Kirchhoff MINING AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEER Born at San Francisco, Cal., March 28, 1853, son of Charles and Virginia (Siemsen) Kirchhoff. Graduated as mining engineer and metallurgist at Royal School of Mines, Clausthal, Germany, 1874. During 1874-1877, chemist, Delaware Lead Refinery, Philadelphia; 1877-78, assistant editor, Metallurgical Review; 1878-81, assistant editor, The Iron Age; 1881-84, managing editor, Engin- eering and Mining Jour- nal; 1884-89, associate ed- itor, The Iron Age; 1889- 1909, editor, The Iron Age; 1904-1909, Vice- President and General Manager of David Wil- liams Co. Retired from active business in 1909. Author of Notes on some European Iron Dis- tricts and large number of articles in technical periodicals. Special Agent, U. S. Geological Survey, on statistics of lead, copper and zinc. Member of Century, Engineers, Clubs of New York; member, American Institute of Mining Engineers (Presi- dent 1898-99 and 1911-1912), Iron and Steel Institute (Great Britain), Verein Deutscher Eisenhuettenleute, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Franklin Institute of Philadelphia (honorary), American Society for Testing Materials, American Electro-chemical Society. Home address: 244 Riverside Drive, New York. 139 Fred Krebs DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER OF SALES, CAMBRIA STEEL COMPANY Born in Johnstown, Pa., June 9, 1855, son of Frederick and Sophia (Bergman) Krebs. Educated in private and public schools of Johnstown, Pa. Entered the service of Cambria Iron Co., at age of sixteen, as clerk and subsequently promoted through the grades of time-keeper, Assistant Superintendent of the Gautier Mills and Superintendent of the Gautier Mills. In the latter capa- city of Superintendent had charge not only of the manufacturing processes in the Gautier plant but also had supervision of the sales of the products of the Gautier Plant. After several years ex- perience in handling the sales of this department was appointed May 1, 1907 General Manager of Sales of Cambria Steel Co., with offices at Johnstown which position he now holds. Elected Director of the Cambria Steel Co. in March, 1910. Also Director, United States National Bank and Peoples Building and Loan Assn. Formerly member and President of School Board, Johnstown. President of Board of Managers of Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh. Business address : Cambria Steel Co., Johnstown, Pa. Home address : 509 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, Pa. :||||!|||| ft *' HH1P il lilpil Hi! mit 1 JHi lUHHfc - Hfil:. sH JiMi 140 Henry M. Leland GENERAL MANAGER, CADILLAC MOTOR CAR COMPANY Born in Danville, Vt., February 16, 1843, son of Leander B. and Zylpha S. (Tifft) Leland. Educated in the public schools of Millbury, Mass. After leaving school, worked for a year making car- riage wheels in Worcester, Mass. In 1859, was appren- ticed to learn the machinist's trade with the George Crompton Loom Works, Worcester, Mass. From 1862 to 1865, worked at the U. S. Armory, Springfield, Mass. , and subsequently was for one year in Colt's Armory, Hartford, Conn., and ma- chinist and tool maker in several shops at Worces- ter, Mass. In 1872, en- tered employ of Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co., Provi- dence, R. I. In 1890, removed to Detroit and entered the machine business for himself, organizing the Leland & Faul- coner Mfg. Co. In 1902, with others, organized the Cadillac Automobile Co., and in 1905 these companies were consolidated in the Cadillac Motor Car Co., of which Mr. Leland became General Manager. Member of the National Association of Manufac- turers, The National Founders' Association, The Na- tional Metal Trades Association and others. Business address: Detroit, Mich. Home address: Detroit, Mich. 141 Ogden P. Letchworth PRESIDENT, PRATT & LETCHWORTH COMPANY Born in Auburn, N. Y., in 1851, son of George J. and Charlotte Letchworth. Educated at Auburn High School, and Williston Seminary, East Hampton, Mass. At present, President of Pratt and Letchworth Co., and U. S. Hame Co.; Vice-President, Frazer and Jones Co.; Director, Great Lakes Engineering Works, Manu- facturers and Traders Na- tional Bank, (Buffalo) ; Erie County Savings Bank, (Buffalo); Buffalo Brass and Copper Roll- ing Mill. Member of Lodge of Ancient Landmarks, Buf- falo, Saturn and Park Clubs, Buffalo; Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Toronto; Hamilton Club, Hamilton, Ontario; Trans- portation Club, New York; Railroad Club, New York. Trustee, Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Children, (Buffalo), and Buffalo Historical Society. Business address: 189 Tonawanda St., Buffalo, N. Y. Home address: 605 Niagara St., Buffalo, N. Y. 142 James Lippincott VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, WEST LEECHBURG STEEL COMPANY Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., November 19, 1864, son of James and Maria (Davis) Lippincott. Educated in the public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa. In the year 1882, entered the employ of the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Co., in the office of the Engineer of Maintenance of Way. After remaining with this com- pany for three years, left in 1885 to accept a position with Carnegie Brothers and Co., Limited, under H. M. Curry, then Man- ager of Blast Furnaces. Resigned in 1888, to be- come Accountant for Kirkpatrick & Co., Lim- ited, and the Chartiers Iron & Steel Co., (sheet steel manufacturers). In 1896, was appointed Sec- retary of Chartiers Iron & Steel Co. and Sales Agent, Kirkpatrick & Co., Limited. Continued in the sheet steel business from April 1900 to November 1908, under their successors, the American Sheet Steel Co. and the American Sheet & Tin Plate Co. In 1898, with others, organized the West Leechburg Steel Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. and became its Secretary. In 1909, was elected Vice- President and General Manager of this company, which position he now holds. Business address: P. O. Box 248, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 6217 Wellesley Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 143 John Thomas Llewellyn VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, CHICAGO MALLEABLE CASTINGS COMPANY Born in Briton Ferry, Wales, July 7, 1863, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Gower) Llewellyn. Educated in the public schools of Milwaukee, Wis. Began his business career at age of sixteen, in a minor position in the Milwaukee Works of the North Chicago Rolling Mill Co., which later became a part of the Illinois Steel Co., and during his fifteen year connec- tion with this company, was advanced through several grades to the posi- tion of Assistant General Sales Agent. In 1892, when the Milwaukee gen- eral offices of the company were moved to Chicago, became President and General Manager of the Belle City Malleable Iron Co., of Racine, Wis. In 1899, organized the Chi- cago Malleable Castings Co., of which he is now Vice- President and General Manager. Also Director of the Roseland State Savings Bank, of Chicago, 111. Honorary member, Lincoln Road Association. Mem- ber of Kenwood Club, South Shore Country Club, Midlothian Country Club, Western Railway Club, of Chicago; member of the Wisconsin Society of Chicago. Member of Masonic Fraternity. Business address: West Pullman, 111. Home address: Hotel Windermere, Chicago, 111. 144 James Lord PRESIDENT, AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL MANUFACTURING COMPANY Born in Camden, Delaware, May 18, 1844, son of James and Martha (Lockwood) Lord. Educated at St. John's College, Annapolis, Maryland. p3 In the period 1872-1882, was employed at the Read- ing Bolt and Nut Works; 1882 to 1899, was General Man- ager of the Pennsylvania Bolt & Nut Company. In September, 1899, became General Manager of the Ameri- can Iron and Steel Manu- facturing Company, organ- ized at that time, to take over the Pennsylvania Bolt and Nut Co. and several other companies making bolts, nuts and rivets with plants in Reading and Lebanon, Pa. In 1907, became President of the American Iron and Steel Manufacturing Company which position he now holds. Also a Director of the Lebanon Trust Co. Was Second Lieutanant and afterward Captain of Independent Company, Maryland Cavalry. Served with the Army of South-Eastern Virginia and was mustered out in August, 1865. Member of Military Order of the Loyal Legion, and Order of Patriots and Founders of America. Director and Treasurer, Good Samaritan Hospital. Business address : Lebanon, Pa. Home address: Lebanon, Pa. 145 Thomas Lynch PRESIDENT, H. C. FRIGK COKE COMPANY Born in Uniontown, Pa., in 1854, son of Patrick and Nancy (Daniel) Lynch. Educated in the public schools of Uniontown, Pa. Commenced as a clerk in a country store in 1872 and later was employed for a year and a half in a whole- sale grocery store in Pittsburgh. During 1875-76, was employed in company stores at the mines in the Con- nellsville district. In 1877, was made Superintendent of a mine and coke plant of H. C. Frick & Co. In 1882, was appointed Gen- eral Superintendent of the H. C. Frick Coke Co., and was promoted to the po- sition of General Man- ager in 1890 and Presi- dent in 1897. Has been President of the Com- pany continuously since that time. Also President, National Mining Co., United States Coal & Coke Co., and Bunsen Coal Co. Business address : Carnegie Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address : Greensburg, Pa. 146 Samuel McClure DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER, STEWART IRON COMPANY, LIMITED Born in Little Beaver Township, Beaver Co., Pa., Jan- uary 3, 1839, son of Joseph and Nancy (Clark) McClure. Educated in public schools, Beaver Co., and at Girard Academy, Girard, Pa. In 1862, entered the employ of James Wood Sons & Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa., at their Homewood Furnace, Lawrence Co., Pa.; June 10, 1863, Assistant Manager of the Wheatland Furnace. In 1870, made Manager of blastfurnaces; January 10, 1874, made Superintend- ent of blast furnaces, muck bar and rolling mill of Stewart Iron Co., Lim- ited, Sharon, Pa., and on August 1, 1876, became Agent and Manager of the company. In October 1889, with others, acquired all the stock of the Stew- art Iron Co., and became Director and General Man- ager. State Senator, Pennsylvania, 1885 and 1887. Inventor of improved fire brick and automatic stock indicator for blast furnaces. Member of Iron and Steel Institute (Great Britain) ; American Institute of Mining Engineers. Masonic Fraternity. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh and Sharon Country Club (President) . Business address: Stewart Iron Co., Ltd., Sharon, Pa. Home address: Sharon, Pa. 147 Cyrus H. McCormick PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY Born in Washington, D. C, May 16, 1859, son of Cyrus H. and Nettie (Fowler) McCormick. Educated in public schools of Chicago, 111., and Princeton Uni- versity, A. M., 1879. Became identified with the McCormick Harvesting Machine Co., in the fall of 1879, and filled various positions, both in the manufactory and in the office. Upon the death of his father in May, 1884, was made President of the company and held that office until 1902, when he became President of the International Har- vester Co., which purchased the plant and business of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. In 1889, re- presented the McCormick Harvesting Co., at the Paris Exposition and received the decoration of Officier du Merite Agricole, a decoration rarely bestowed upon other than citizens of the French Republic. In 1900, again represented the McCormick Harvesting Co., at the Paris Exposition of that year and received the decoration of Officier du Legion d'Honneur de France. Director of Merchants' Loan & Trust Co., Chicago; Chicago & Northwestern R. R.; and National City Bank of New York. Director of Field Museum of Natural History, the McCormick Theological Seminary of Chicago. Trustee of Princeton University and Lake Forest University. Member of Metropolitan and Uni- versity Clubs, New York; Chicago and UniversityClubs, Chicago, and Chicago Athletic Association. Business address: Harvester Building, Chicago, 111. Home address: 50 East Huron St., Chicago, 111. 148 Charles H. McCullough, Jr. VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, LACKAWANNA STEEL COMPANY Born in Philadelphia, Pa., December 25, 1868, son of Charles H. and Elizabeth G. (Piatt) McCullough. Educated at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, N. J. Degree of Mechanical Engineer. Entered the employ of the Illinois Steel Co., in 1891, and remained with that Company until 1905, serving in various capacities up to that of 2nd Vice-President, which position he resigned in 1905 to become Vice- President and General Manager of the Lacka- wanna Steel Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Member of Buffalo, Saturn, and Country Clubs, of Buffalo; Chicago Club, Chicago; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh. Chi Phi Fraternity. Trustee of Charity Organization Society, and Christian Homestead Association, (Buffalo). Business address: Lackawanna Steel Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Home address: 68 Irving Place, Buffalo, N. Y. 149 Thomas McDonald GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, YOUNGSTOWN DISTRICT, CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY Born in Allegheny Co., Pa., November 11, 1848, son of Patrick and Christiana (Foster) McDonald. Educated in the public schools of Allegheny Co., and the Iron City Commercial College, Pittsburgh, Pa. In 1868, started to learn the carpenter trade and in June 1875, began work for the Carnegie Co., as carpenter in the construction of the Edgar Thomson Works. In March 1876, entered the Bessemer Department of the works, being promoted to Turn Foreman in June 1880 and to Night Super- intendent in 1884. July 13, 1889, left the Carnegie Co., to take charge of the Bessemer Dept. of the Allegheny Bessemer Steel Co., at Duquesne, Pa., where he remained until February 1, 1893, when he became General Superintendent, Ohio Steel Co., Youngs- town, O. On January 1, 1907, was made General Super- intendent of the Youngstown District, Carnegie Steel Co. Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers; Engineers' Society of Western Pa.; Vice-Pres., Youngs- town Chamber of Commerce. Member, Youngstown Club, Mahoning Golf Club, Youngstown and Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh. Business address : Carnegie Steel Co., Youngstown, O. Home address : 307 Madison Avenue, Youngstown, O. 150 William Henry McFadden VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, MACKINTOSH, HEMPHILL & COMPANY Born in Moundsville, W. Va., June 11, 1870, son of Galbraith Stewart and Parmelia (Morton) McFadden. Educated in the public schools of Moundsville and at Lindsey Institute. Started as a machinist's apprentice, with Mackintosh, Hemphill & Co., April 2, 1888; was made shop foreman in October, 1891; Shop Superintendent in June, 1893: General Superintendent of Mackintosh, Hemphill & Co., and General Superin- tendent of Star Tin Plate Co., in September, 1895; was made Vice-President, Director and General Manager of Mackintosh, Hemphill & Co., in 1903. Has been actively en- gaged in the construction and erection of heavy rolling mill equipment during last ten years. Past President of the American Foundrymen's Association, Pittsburgh Foundrymen's Association, Manufacturer's Association of Pittsburgh and Past Vice- President of the Steel Founders' Society of America. Member of Duquesne and Union Clubs, Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh Country Club. Business address: 12th and Etna Streets, Pitts- burgh, Pa. Home address: 635 Sherwood Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 151 John McGinley VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER WEST PENN STEEL COMPANY Born in Londonderry, Ireland, son of Edward and Isabel (McLaughlin) McGinley. Educated in the public schools of Londonderry. Entered the iron and steel business in 1878 in the employ of the Moss End Iron and Steel Company of Scotland, as weighmaster in the open hearth department. Left in 1885, in order to accept a position with Palmer and Company, Limited, Jaro on Tyne, England, as Foreman of the open hearth department. Came to the United States in 1886 and entered the em- ploy of Kirkpatrick and Co., and remained with the company until 1900, as Manager of the open hearth department. From 1900 to 1908, was General Superintendent of the op- erating department of the Allegheny Steel Co. In the latter year organized the West Penn Steel Co. and built the company's plant at Brackenridge, Pa. At present is Vice-President and General Manager of the company. Member of the Engineers Society of Western Penn- sylvania. Business address: Brackenridge, Pa. Home address: 544 Second Ave., Tarentum, Pa. 152 George Frederick McKay PARTNER, EDMUND W. MUDGE & COMPANY Born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1861, son of John T. R. and Melissa (Black) McKay. Educated in private schools, Cleveland, Ohio; prepared for college but did not enter. Down to 1900, was engaged in the railroad busi- ness and subsequently became associated with the iron and steel business as manager of traffic. Started in the General Freight Department of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Rail- way, serving successively as office boy, rate clerk, Secretary to the General Freight Agent, Chief Clerk of General Freight Depart- ment , and Division Freight Agent. For three years, 1897-1900, he was Gen- eral Manager of the Erie Dispatch, Erie Railroad, and from 1903 to 1909, was traffic manager for the Lackawanna Steel Co- From 1902 to date, Traffic Manager for the Toledo Furnace Co. In 1909, be- came a member of the firm of Edmund W. Mudge & Co., of Pittsburgh and New York, and represents the firm in New York City. Member of Railroad Club, New York; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; and Union Club, Cleveland. Business address: 30 Church Street, New York. Home address: 1 West 81st Street, New York. 153 Charles Edward McKillips SPECIAL AGENT, CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY Born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 25, 1862, son of James Baxter and Sarah Jane (Kerr) McKillips. Educated in the public schools of Philadelphia and Wrightsville, York Co., Pa. Entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad as clerk in the freight and passenger office at Wrightsville, York Co., Pa., about the year 1878. On May 19, 1880, entered the employ of The Lucy Furnace Co., Lim- ited, as shipping clerk and telegraph operator at the Lucy Furnaces, and was promoted to the position of chief clerk in 1884. The Lucy Furnace Co., Limited, was merged into Carnegie, Phipps and Co., in 1886. In April 1889, was transferred to the Homestead Steel Works, Munhall, Pa., as chief clerk. On July 1, 1901, was transferred to the general offices of the Carnegie Steel Co., at Pittsburgh, and appointed special agent in charge of Pig Iron and Scrap Supply. Has been con- tinuously in the employ of the Carnegie interests and Carnegie Steel Co., from the year 1880. Member of Union Club and Americus Club, Pitts- burgh. Business address : Carnegie Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 311 Maple Ave., Edgewood Park, Pa. 154 William Charles McMahon PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, BELLE CITY MALLEABLE IRON COMPANY Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., September 30, 1863, son of Robert W., and Ellen (Hurrell) McMahon. Educated in the public schools and high school, Pittsburgh, Pa. Entered first the employ of the Pittsburgh Hinge Co., in 1880, and later in the same year, the service of the firm of Lewis, Oliver and Phillips. During the period, 1884 to 1890, was with J. H. McMahon & Co., Chain Manufacturers, and from 1890 to 1895, with the Phoenix Glass Co. Was for five years, 1895 to 1900, with the Oliver Iron & Steel Co., and from 1900 to 1905, was Assistant Manager of the Michigan Malleable Iron Co. and Manager of the Monarch Steel Cast- ings Co. a subsidiary com- pany of the Michigan Malleable Iron Co. Since 1906, with the Belle City Malleable Iron Co., of which he is President and General Manager. Also President of Racine Steel Castings Co., and Director of the Manufacturers National Bank of Racine, Wis. Member of Detroit and Country Club of Detroit, Mich.; Hamilton and Engineers' Clubs, Chicago, 111.; and Racine Country Club, Racine, Wis. Business address: Racine, Wis. Home address: 107 12th Street, Racine, Wis 155 Francis C. McMath PRESIDENT, CANADIAN BRIDGE COMPANY Born in St. Louis, Mo., January 29, 1867, son of Robert E. and Frances (Brodie) McMath. Educated at Wash- ington University, St. Louis, B. E., 1887. Was assistant engineer of Detroit Bridge and Iron Works, 1887 to 1898, and in 1899, was made engineer of the same company. Since 1900, has been President of the Canadian Bridge Co. Also President of the Trussed Concrete Steel Co., Limi- ted, of Walkerville, Onta- rio ; Director of the Struc- tural Steel Co., Limited, of Montreal; and Vice- President of the St. Law- rence Bridge Co., Limited, of Montreal. The St. Lawrence Bridge Company of Mon- treal is the company which recently received the con- tract from the Canadian Government for rebuilding the Quebec Bridge. This bridge will be the longest span contilever bridge in the world, a double track structure built largely of nickle steel. Member of Canadian Society of Civil Engineers and Detroit Engineering Society. Member of Detroit and University Clubs of Detroit. Trustee of Detroit University School and Director, Detroit Y. M. C. A. Business address: Walkerville, Ontario. Home address: 215 Iroquois Ave., Detroit, Mich. 156 Clinton Spaulding Marshall DISTRICT MANAGER, WORCESTER DISTRICT, AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY Born in Rutland, Mass., February 6, 1860, son of George C. and Charlotte L. (Harrington) Marshall. Educated in the public schools of Worcester and at Wilbraham Academy, Wilbraham, Mass. Started work with the Washburn & Moen Mfg. Co., December 1, 1879, and continued in their employ until January 31, 1882; with the Morgan Spring Co., Febru- ary 1, 1882, to March 30, 1891 ; then returned to the Washburn & Moen Mfg. Co., and has continued with the company and with its successor, the American Steel & Wire Co., to the present time, being promoted through the grades of Superin- tendent, Spring Depart- ment; Asst. General Su- perintendent, South Works; General Superintendent, South Works and Dis- trict Manager, Worcester District. Director of Wor- cester Board of Trade. Member of Worcester, Tatassit and Automobile Clubs, Worcester; Quinnipiack Club, New Haven, Con- necticut. Member of the Masonic Fraternity and of Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Business address: 94 Grove Street, Worcester, Mass. Home address: 34 Institute Road, Worcester, Mass. 157 Robert Mather CHAIRMAN, WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, July 1, 1859, son of James and Margaret (Holt) Mather. Educated in public schools of Galesburg, 111., and Knox College, Galesburg, A. B., 1882; A. M., 1885; LL.D., 1907. Admitted to the bar in 1886 and began practice of law in Chicago. In 1889, became connected with legal department of Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. Co., and rose through various grades to the posts of Sec- ond Vice-President, Gen- eral Counsel (1902), and First Vice-President, (1904). In 1904, became President and Chairman of Executive Committee of Rock Island Co. Was made Third Vice-Presi- dent, St. Louis & San Francisco R. R., in 1903, and First Vice-President in 1904. Also First Vice-President, Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R., and Evansville & Terre Haute R. R., and Chairman St. Louis, Kansas City & Colorado R. R. In 1909, became Chairman, Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. Officer and Director in several in- dustrial companies and banks. Trustee of Knox College. Member of Chicago, Illinois and American Bar As- sociations. Member of many social clubs. Business address: 165 Broadway, New York City. Home address: 113 East 37th St., New York City. 158 William Gwinn Mather PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS IRON COMPANY Born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 22, 1857, son of Samuel Livingston and Elizabeth Lucy (Gwinn) Mather. Educated in Cheshire School, Cheshire, Conn., and graduate of Trinity College, B. A., 1877; M. A., 1880. Entered business in the fall of 1878. Became Vice- President of The Cleveland Iron Mining Co., May 25, 1887, and was elected President of The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co., July 11, 1891, which position he now holds. Also President of the Lake Superior and Ish- peming Ry. Co., the Grand Island Steamship Co., the National Commercial Bank; Vice-President of the Citizen's Savings and Trust Co., and the Pio- neer Iron Co. ; and Director and officer of various other companies. Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers, Lake Superior Mining Institute, and American Forestry Association. Member of Union and University Clubs, Cleveland; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Chicago and University Clubs, Chicago; University Club, New York. Psi Upsilon Fraternity. Trustee of Trinity College, Hartford, Conn. ; Adelbert College, Case School Corpor- ation and Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. Business address: Rockefeller Bldg., Cleveland, O. Home address: Lake Shore Boul., Cleveland, 0. 159 Thomas Herbert Mathias ASSISTANT GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, LACKAWANNA STEEL COMPANY Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, May 24, 1869, son of David S. and Tryphena (Jones) Mathias. Educated in the public schools of Rosedale, Kansas, and Chicago, Illinois. In 1886, entered the employ of the North Chicago Rolling Mill Company as apprentice at its South Chicago Works, which were subsequently taken over by the Illinois Steel Company. In 1891, was placed in charge of roll designing and roll turning at these works and continued in this position until Janu- ary, 1905, when he resign- ed to accept a similar position with the Lacka- wanna Steel Company, at Buffalo, N. Y. In Janu- ary, 1909, was promoted to the position of Assist- ant General Superintendent of the Lackawanna Steel Company which position he continues to hold. Belongs to a remarkable steel family: his father, D. S. Mathias, being with the Illinois Steel Co; his brother, D. R. Mathias, Genl. Supt of Joliet Works; and another brother, W. G. Mathias, Asst. Genl. Supt. of Tennessee, Coal, Iron and Railroad Co., Ensley, Ala. Member of the Buffalo Club, Buffalo, N. Y. Business address : Lackawanna Steel Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Home address: 176 Dorchester Road, Buffalo, N. Y. ISSSSSSSiSS^S ■ : V>j^; ^^^^Ki^i^HI^ \\ r\<5 ■■'■^.■;^^^^| 160 Daniel Brownson Meacham PARTNER, ROGERS, BROWN & COMPANY Born in Pulaski, New York, November 19, 1851, son of Daniel B. and Eunice S. (Forbes) Meacham. Edu- cated at Pulaski Academy and graduate of Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, M. D., 1874. In June 1882, became Secretary, and later Vice-Presi- dent and General Manager of the Norton Iron Works , Ashland, Ky., and managed this company until 1889, when he became a member of the firm of Rogers, Brown & Mea- cham, doing business in St. Louis, Mo. In 1891, became a member of the firm of Rogers, Brown & Co., and returned to Cin- cinnati. Also President, The Hanging Rock Iron Co.; Vice-President, Cleveland Furnace Co., and The Union Furnace Co.; Director, Iroquois Iron Co., Empire Steel and Iron Co., Rogers, Brown Ore Co., and Detroit Furnace Co. Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member of Commercial, Optimists, Queen City, Country, Hamilton Co. Golf, City, and Business Men's Clubs, Cincinnati, Ohio. President, Cincinnati Y. M. C. A.; Trustee Avondale Presbyterian Church; Director, Citi- zens' Mortgage Loan Co. and Union Bethel. Business address : Carew Building, Cincinnati, Ohio. Home address: 3901 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. 161 Augustus F. Meehan VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, ROSS MEEHAN FOUNDRY COMPANY Born in Covington, Kentucky, February 17, 1872, son of James and Eleanor Lee (Childs) Meehan. Graduate of Notre Dame University, 1890. From 1890 to 1894, was Secretary and Treasurer of the Southern Malleable Iron Co.; 1894-1895, General Manager of the Elliott Car Co., Gadsden, Alabama. Left Alabama in 1895, to develop mining and foundry business in Mexico and during the period 1895- 1903, was President and General Manager of the Monterey Foundry Co., Monterey, Mexico, and engaged in mining and smelting in Mexico. Since 1903, Vice-President and General Manager . of the Ross-Meehan Foundry Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. In 1906, President of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. Also Vice-Pres- ident and General Manager, Southern Malleable Iron Co.; President, Chattanooga and Montlake Railway Company; Director, Montlake Coal Company, and Hamilton National Bank, Chattanooga. Member of Mountain City Club, Chattanooga; Chattanooga Golf and Country Club; and Casino Club, Monterey, Mexico. Business address: Chattanooga, Tenn. Home address: Chattanooga, Tenn. 162 George Mesta PRESIDENT, MESTA MACHINE COMPANY Born in Bethel Township, Allegheny Co., Pa., March 31, 1864, son of Henry and Anna (Gerhold) Mesta. Educated in the public schools of Bethel Township, Bethel Academy and graduate, Western University of Pennsylvania Engineering School, Class of 1885. In 1886, engaged as Engineer with Totten & Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., designing engines and rolling mill mach- inery. In 1887, organized the Leechburg Foundry & Machine Co., and became Vice-President and Gen- eral Manager of the com- pany. In 1889, was elected President of the company. In 1898, organized the Mesta Machine Co., be- came President of the same and started the building of the present plant at West Homestead, Pa. In the latter part of 1898, the Mesta Machine Co. pur- chased the plants of the Leechburg Foundry & Machine Co. and the Robinson Rea Mfg. Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa. Member of American Society of Mechanical Engi- neers, American Institute of Mining Engineers and Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania. Member of Engineers and Machinery Clubs, New York; Duquesne, Union, University, and Country Clubs, Pittsburgh; etc. Business address: Oliver Bldg. Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address : West Homestead, Pa. 163 Charles Lewis Miller VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY Born in Reading, Pa., September 30, 1861, son of Chris- tian and Wilhelmina (Stein) Miller. Educated in public schools of Brooklyn, N. Y. Graduate of Columbia University, E. M., 1885. Entered the iron and steel business early in 1886 as assistant chemist at the Edgar Thomson Works of the Carnegie Steel Co. Later became Assistant Superin- tendent of the Carbon Iron and Steel Co., Parry ville, Pa., and sub- sequently Superintendent of Missouri Furnace Co., St. Louis, Mo. In 1890, entered the service of the Illinois Steel Co., and oc- cupied various positions as Blast Furnace and Steel Works Superintend- ent with the company until 1899, when he en- tered the service of the American Steel and Wire Co., and in 1900, became General Superintendent of the company, and in 1905, Vice-President and General Superintendent . Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member of Duquesne and Union Clubs, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Athletic Assn.; Chicago Athletic Assn.; Union Club, Cleveland; and Engineers' Club, New York. Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 1086 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 164 John Mitchell PRESIDENT, CLEVELAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY Born in Clinton County, New York, October 8, 1850, son of Daniel and Calista (Rosbery) Mitchell. Edu- cated in public schools. Started at age of 14 as boy on a vessel on the Lakes and worked up to the position of Master of a Steamer. Invested his savings in shipping property and in 1887, retired from active service on the Lakes in order to look after the management of the vessels owned by his company. In 1890, es- tablished the brokerage firm of Mitchell & Co., at Cleveland, Ohio, and continued to purchase vessels until today they have nineteen steamers . Also owns large interests in Pacific Portland Cement Co., the Western Sugar Refining Co., and in coal, iron and copper lands in various parts of the United States. President of the Huron Iron Mining Company of the Miller Ore Company, and the Lake View Land and Improvement Company ; Director of the Pittsburgh Ore Company, the Groveland Iron Mining Company and the First National Bank of Cleveland, Ohio. Member of several clubs, the Ohio Society of New York and is a Thirty-second degree Mason and Shriner. Business address: Rockefeller Bldg., Cleveland, O. Home address: 10008 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. 165 Ralph Daniel Mitchell DIRECTOR, CLEVELAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY Born in Marine City, Mich., December 5, 1878, son of John and Mary (Rouvel) Mitchell. Educated in Uni- versity School, Cleveland; Phillips Academy, Andover Mass., and graduate of Sheffield Scientific School, Yale University, Ph. B., 1902. Engaged in the Lake Shipping business with his father, John Mitchell, in September, 1902, and has re- mained with him since that time. Is Director of the Cleveland Steamship Company, the Automatic Sounding Machine Com- pany and the Edward Manufacturing Company; Secretary of the Miller Ore Company. Member of the Union Club, Tavern Club and Euclid Club, of Cleveland, and Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Member of Book and Snake Society, Yale University. Business address: 948 Rockefeller Building, Cleve- land, 0. Home address: 8715 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, O. 166 Van Zaxdt Mumford Moore SECRETARY AND GENERAL MANAGER, CHISHOLM AND MOORE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Born at Newtown, Long Island, New York, September 12, 1851, son of Samuel H. and Elizabeth Ann (Sammis) Moore. Educated in Fairchild's Institute, Flushing, N. Y., and the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. Was first employed in his fathers store. After seven years the family moved West, first to Madison, Wis., and soon after to Chicago, where with his father and brother he organized the firm of S. H. and E. Y. Moore, dealers in whole- sale hardware and iron. In 1888, they removed to Milwaukee, the business being reorganized in the Moore Manufacturing and Foundry Co., of which the subject of this sketch was Secretary and Treasurer. In 1897, the business was again moved, this time to Cleveland, Ohio, and reorganized as the Chisholm and Moore Manufacturing Co., of which Mr. Moore is Sec- retary and General Manager. The company manufac- tures chain hoists, trolleys, and other specialties. Member, Colonial, Mayfield Country, Athletic, Auto- mobile, and Aero Clubs of Cleveland; Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, and Merchants' Marine League. Business address: Cleveland, O- Home address: 9400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. 167 Edmund Webster Mudge CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PHILLIPS SHEET AND TIN PLATE COMPANY Born in Philadelphia, Pa., January 12, 1870, son of Thomas Henry and Mary Emma (Sheppard) Mudge. Educated in the Friends school of Woodstown, N. J. President of Edmund W. Mudge and Company, dealers in pig iron and coke, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Presi- dent of the Youghiogheny and Cheat River Railroad Company; Treasurer of the L. P. Seeley Company, and of Trimble, Mudge and Company ; Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company, and Director of the Pope Tin Plate Company, the North Preston Coal Company, the Pennfield Coal and Coke Company, the Pitts- burgh Stove and Range Company, and the Co- lumbia National Bank of Pittsburgh. Also connected with the Lackawanna Steel Company, the La Belle Iron Works and the Lincoln Coal and Coke Company. Member of the Duquesne Club, Union Club, Press Club, Automobile Club, Country Club, and Pittsburgh Athletic Association of Pittsburgh; Union Club, Cleve- land, and Chicago Athletic Association, Chicago, 111. Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 5814 Forbes Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 168 Truman Handy Newberry DIRECTOR, THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS IRON COMPANY Born in Detroit, Michigan, November 5, 1864, son of John S. and Helen P. (Handy) Newberry. Graduate of Yale University, Ph.B., 1885; A. M., 1910. During period 1886-1888, was General Passenger and Freight Agent for D.B. C. & A. Ry.; from 1888 to 1902, President of the Detroit Steel and Spring Co. ; and from 1902 to 1905, President Detroit Steel Casting Co. Now Vice-President, Newberry Furnace Co.; Treasurer, O. & W. Thurn Co.; Di- rector, The Cleveland- Cliffs Iron Co., Packard Motor Car Co., Michigan State Telephone Co., and various banks and trust companies in Detroit. Served in Spanish War as Acting Lieutenant, U. S. Navy on U. S. S. Yose- mite; Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 1905-08; Secretary of the Navy, 1908-09. Member of Society of Naval Architects. Member of Union, University, and N. Y. Yacht Clubs, New York; Chicago Club, Chicago; Metropolitan, Army and Navy, and Chevy Chase Clubs, Washington; Yondotega, De- troit Country Club, etc., Detroit. Delta Psi Fraternity. Vice-President and Trustee of Grace Hospital, Detroit. Business address: 1224 Ford Bldg., Detroit, Mich. Home address: Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne Co., Mich. 169 Robert Washington Ney MANAGER WIRE MILLS, CLEVELAND DISTRICT, AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY Born in New York City, February 22, 1855, son of Elemier J. and Mary (Alexander) Ney. Educated in the public schools of Lowell, Mass., and Brooklyn, New York. Entered employ of Washburn-Moen Manufacturing Co., April 19, 1879, at North Works, Worcester, Mass., was transferred to the South Works in January, 1880, and made a foreman in the an- nealing and cleaning house. Worked through various departments at these works until April, 1889, when he was trans- ferred to the North Works, and placed in charge of the fine wire and copper departments. In October, 1891, was transferred to the Waukegan Works, and was in charge of manufacturing during construction period and starting of the works. June 1, 1898, became Superintendent, American Works, Cleveland, Ohio, for the American Steel & Wire Co.; July 1, 1899, became Assistant Manager, Cleveland District and November 1, 1903, Manager of Wire Mills, Cleveland District. Member of Euclid, Union, Rowfant and Country Clubs, of Cleveland. Masonic Fraternity and Odd Fellows. Business address: Cleveland, Ohio. Home address: 1818 East 82nd St., Cleveland, 0. 170 Francis Embury Norris SUPERINTENDENT, SOUTH SHARON AND SHARON WORKS, CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY Born in London, England, February 14, 1871, son of Daniel and Mary Ellen (Hester) Norris. Edu- cated in King's College School, London, and at School of Mines, Berlin, Germany. Was first employed in the Phoenix Steel Works, Ruhrort, Germany, 1889-91, leaving the company in order to complete his education at School of Mines. In 1895, entered the employ of the Troy Steel Co., Troy, N. Y., remaining until 1898; 1899-1901, with the National Transit Co., as inspector of steel; since 1901, with the Sharon Steel Co., South Sharon, Pa., and its successor, the Carnegie Steel Co. In 1902, the Sharon Steel Company was acquired by the United States Steel Corporation by purchase and the operation of the works placed in the hands of the Carnegie Steel Company. After filling several minor positions, Mr. Norris on January 1, 1907, was made Superintendent of the South Sharon plant and also that at Sharon. Also Director of Colonial Trust Co., South Sharon. Member of Verein Deutscher Eisenhuettenleute. A thirty-second degree Mason. Business address: South Sharon, Pa. Home address: 7 Prindle Avenue, Sharon, Pa. 171 Rudolph Ortmann PRESIDENT, AJAX FORGE COMPANY Born in Vienna, Austria, June 21, 1864, son of Charles L. and Marie (Bock) Ortmann. Educated in public schools of Saginaw and Detroit, Michigan, and at the Politeknikum, Vienna, Austria. Entered the employ of the A j ax F'orge Co., as time- keeper in 1885, and has occupied various positions in that company since that time, becoming President of the company in 1908. In 1893, became Assistant Treasurer of the Griffin Wheel Company, and was successively promoted through several positions to the office of Vice-Presi- dent in 1900. In 1909, was elected President of the Sellers Manufacturing Co., which operates a rolling mill at Chicago, and in 1910 was elected President of the Edgar Allen American Manganese Steel Co. Continues to be active in the management of each of the four companies named. Member of Chicago, Union, Chicago Athletic, Chicago Golf, South Shore Country, Glenview, and Saddle and Cycle Clubs of Chicago, 111.; the Railroad Club, New York and the Automobile Club of America. Business address: McCormick Bldg., Chicago, 111. Home address: 669 Lincoln Parkway, Chicago, 111. 172 Edward O'Toole GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, UNITED STATES COAL AND COKE COMPANY Born in Salineville, Columbiana Co., Ohio, December 27, 1866, son of Edward and Margaret (Collins) O'Toole. Educated in public schools of Salineville, O. In March, 1892, became connected with the H. C. Frick Coke Co., as fire boss, became mine foreman, June '95, Superintendent in June '98 and upon the formation of the U. S. Steel Corporation, was made Division Superintendent, in charge of the American Coke Co., Eureka Fuel Co . , and Con- tinental Coke Co., then under construction. In the fall of 1903 jurisdic- tion extended to all mines of the H. C. Frick Coke Co. In July, 1904, ap- pointed General Superin- tendent of the United States Coal and Coke Co., Gary, West Virginia. Also Director of Gary National Bank, Central Pocahontas Coal Co., Crystal Block Coal & Coke Co., etc. Colonel of Staff of Gov. Dawson, 1906-09. At present Brigadier General of Staff of Governor Glasscock. Member Amer. Institute of Mining Engineers, American Mining Congress, Coal Mining Institute of America. Member Elks Fraternity. President of School Board, Adkin District, McDowell Co., W. Va. Business address: Gary, McDowell Co., West Va. Home address: Gary, McDowell Co., West Va. 173 William Pendleton Palmer PRESIDENT, AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., June 17, 1861, son of James Stewart and Eleanor (Pendleton) Palmer. In 1881, entered the employ of the Carnegie interests, and was successively Secretary and General Sales Agent of Carnegie, Phipps & Co., General Sales Agent and Assistant to President, Carnegie Steel Co. Left the Carnegie Co., February 1, 1896, and became Second Vice-President of the Illi- nois Steel Co., remaining until December 20, 1898, when he became associ- ated with the American Steel & Wire Co., of New Jersey, as General Man- ager and later as Presi- dent. President and Director of several subsid- iary companies of the American Steel & Wire Co. ; Director of Trenton Iron Co., National Bank of Commerce, Cleveland, and Cleveland Trust Co. Member of American Society of Civil Engineers; Engineers and Railroad^ Clubs, New York; Union, Rowfant, Country, Tavern, Hermit, Mayfield and Euclid Clubs, Cleveland; Chicago Club, Chicago; Duquesne and Pittsburgh Clubs, Pittsburgh. Trustee of Lakeside Hospital, Case Library and Western Reserve Hist. Soc. Business address : Cleveland, Ohio. Home address: Euclid Heights, Cleveland, O. 174 Eugene William Pargny PRESIDENT, AMERICAN SHEET AND TIN PLATE COMPANY Born in Louisville, Kentucky, June 5, 1866, son of Joseph and Louise (Benier) Pargny. Educated in pub- lic and private schools of Louisville, Ky. In 1890, became associated with the Apollo Iron & Steel Co., and after a few years was appointed Pur- chasing Agent and subsequently General Sales Agent, holding this dual position until April, 1900, when the company was absorbed by r— — — — — - — — — the American Sheet Steel Co. Was then made Manager of the Kiskimin- etas Valley Mills, includ- ing Vandergrift, Leech- burg, Hyde Park and Saltsburg Works. When the American Sheet Steel and American Tin Plate Companies were merged in 1904, he became 2nd Vice-President and Gen- eral Manager of Sales of the new company, the Ameri- can Sheet & Tin Plate Co. In 1906, he was made 1st Vice-President and on January 1, 1909, President. Member of Engineers' Society of Western Pa.; Engineers' and Railroad Clubs, New York; Americus, Automobile, Duquesne, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Athletic, University, Country and Allegheny Country Clubs, Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce. Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: Beechwood Boul., Pittsburgh, Pa. 175 Leonard Peckitt PRESIDENT, EMPIRE STEEL AND IRON COMPANY Born at Carlton Hall, Yorkshire, England, April 17, i860, son of Leonard F. and Frances (Quickfall) Peckitt. Educated by private tutor and later at Masham Gram- mar School, ending in a four years' course in chemistry under Prof. W. F. Stock, County Analyst, Darlington. Came to America in 1882, served six years as chem- ist for Reading Iron Works, Reading, Pa.; 1888-1890, was chief chemist at Crane Iron Works, Catasau'qua, Pa. ; 1890-1899,was succes- sively Assistant Superin- tendent, Superintendent, General Manager, Vice- President and President of the Crane Iron Co. In 1899, took an active part in the formation of the Empire Steel andiron Co., which took over the Crane Iron Works and other properties in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, was the first President of the company, serving continuously in that capacity to the present time. Officer and Director of several affiliated companies. Fellow of Chemical Society of London; member, Iron & Steel Institute of Great Britain, and American Institute of Mining Engineers. In 1910, was President of the Eastern Pig Iron Association. Business address: Catasauqua, Pa. Home address: Catasauqua, Pa. 176 John Augustus Penton PRESIDENT, PENTON PUBLISHING COMPANY Born in Paris, Ontario, Canada, May 12, 1863, son of Thomas and Anna (Ryall) Penton. Educated in the public schools of Sarnia, Ontario. From 1879 to 1883, served his apprenticeship as an iron-molder in Sarnia, Ontario and subsequently worked at this trade in several places in the United States for a number of years. Started in the publishing business in September, 1892, with a periodical devoted to the foundry trade, The Foundry. Later be- came interested in The Marine Review and The Iron Trade Review in Cleveland, Ohio, and in September, 1904, organ- ized the Penton Publish- ing Company to consoli- date all these interests. This company now pub- lishes all of the above mentioned periodicals and also Power Boating, Penton's List, the Blue Book of Ameri- can Shipping, Penton's Foundry List, etc. Took an active part in the formation of the National Foundry Association, serving as Secretary from 1896 to 1903. Secretary of the Merchant Marine League of the United States from the time of its formation on Novem- ber 21, 1904, to the present time. Business address: Penton Building, Cleveland, O. Home address: Euclid Villa, Cleveland, Ohio. 177 George Walbridge Perkins DIRECTOR, UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION Born in Chicago, 111., January 31, 1862, son of George Walbridge and Sarah L. (Mills) Perkins. Educated in public schools of Chicago. Began as office boy in Chicago office of N. Y. Life Ins. Co., becoming later, cashier and inspector of agen- cies; in 1889, became Superintendent of the Western Dept., and in 1892, 3rd Vice-President in charge of agencies, with head- quarters in New York. Promoted to 2nd Vice- President in 1898 and Vice-President in 1903. Chairman of the Finance Committee in 1900. Partner in the banking firm of J. P. Morgan & Co., in 1901. Retired from banking business in 1910. Chairman, C. B. & Q. R. R.; Chairman, Cin- cinnati, Hamilton & Dayton R. R. and Pere Marquette R. R. ; Chairman, Finance Com., International Harvester Co.; Director, U. S. Steel Corp'n, Northern Pacific Ry. Co., National City Bank, Astor Trust Co., Bankers Trust Co. and a large number of other companies. Trustee of Vassar College. Member of Union League, Metropolitan, N. Y. Yacht, Merchants, Coun- try and Ardsley Clubs, New York. Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. Home address: Riverdale-on-Hudson, New York. 178 Herbert Farringtox Perkins PRESIDENT, WISCONSIN STEEL COMPANY Born in Constantinople, Turkey, October 18, 1864, son of George Augustus and Sarah Elizabeth (Farrington) Perkins. Educated at Phillips Andover Academy and Yale College, A. B., 1887. From 1887 to 1898, was with the National Malleable Castings Co., Chicago Works, and worked up from clerk to Assistant Treasurer. Left in 1898 to become Man- ager of Purchasing De- partment, McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. At formation of In- ternational Harvester Co., organized the General Purchasing Dept. of that company. Later became Manager of the Steel Dept . and afterward President of the Wisconsin Steel Co., organized to conduct the Steel Department. Also President of the Wisconsin Lumber Co., and Di- vision Manager of International Harvester Co., having supervision of purchase of raw materials. Director of Continental and Commercial National Bank, Chicago Savings Bank & Trust Co., and United Coal Mining Co. Member of Chicago, Yale, University and Glen View Golf Clubs of Chicago. Business address: Harvester Building, Chicago, 111. Home address: 6106 Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, 111. 179 Antonio Charles Pessano PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS Born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 3, 1857, son of Antonio D. and Elizabeth (Ogden) Pessano. Educated in the public schools of Philadelphia with technical education by private teachers, and course at Franklin Institute. Built the Cresson Works at Philadelphia, becom- ing Vice-President and General Manager of the company. In 1902, sold interest in Cresson Co., and with others m ^ bought the Riverside Iron Works, Detroit and later developed the Great Lakes Engineering Works with plants at Detroit, Ecorse and St. Clair, Michigan, and at Ashtabula, Ohio. One of the incorpor- ators, and on first Board of Directors of Board of Commerce, Detroit. Member of Amer. Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Detroit Engineering Society. Past President, National Founders Assn.; member, National Metal Trades Assn., Chamber of Commerce, Ashtabula, Ohio., National Assn. of Manufacturers, Employers Assn. of Detroit. Member, Engineers Club, New York; Union Club, Cleveland; Detroit Club, Grosse Pointe Country Club. Vice-President and Trustee, Solvay General Hospital. Business address: Detroit, Michigan. Home address: 652 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 180 Johx Osborne Pew VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, THE YOUNGSTOWN IRON AND STEEL COMPANY Born in Brookfield, Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1854, son of S. H. and Nancy Ann (Osborne) Pew. Edu- cated in the public schools of Niles, Ohio. After completing his education, was engaged in the iron and steel roofing business in Niles, Ohio. Later removed to Youngstown, Ohio, where he became one of the organizers of The Youngstown Iron and Steel Roofing Co. in 1894, and was elected Vice-President and General Manager of the company. The name of the company was subse- quently changed to The Youngstown Iron and Steel Co. Was also one of the organizers of The Marsh-Capron Manufac- turing Co. and was elected Vice-President and Di- rector of that company. Now Vice-President and Director, The Youngstown Iron and Steel Co.; Vice-President and Director, The Marsh-Capron Manufacturing Co.; and Director of the Commercial National Bank of Youngstown, Ohio. Member of the Youngstown Club, Youngstown, Ohio; Union Club, Cleveland, Ohio; and The Ohio Society of New York. A thirty-second degree Mason. Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. Home address: 33 Scott St., Youngstown, Ohio. 181 William Stockman Pilling PARTNER, PILLING & CRANE Born in Philadelphia, Pa., February 19, 1857, son of George Piatt and Tamazine Trimble (Jenks) Pilling. Educated in the public schools of Philadelphia and gradu- ate of the Central High School. From 1872 to 1890, was with the Crane Iron Co., in various capacities, finally becoming Treasurer of the company. Resigned this position and in period 1890- 92, was connected with William R. Hart & Co. In 1892, organized the firm of Pilling & Crane, which has continued to the present time. This firm organized the North- ern Iron Co. in 1902, with Mr. Pilling as Treasurer. At present, senior partner, Pilling & Crane; Treas- urer and Director, North- ern Iron Co.; Director, Warwick Iron & Steel Co.; The Eastern Steel Co.; Benson Mines Co., and Real Estate Title Insurance &' Trust Co. Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member of Union League Club, Philadelphia. Director of Penns}dvania Bible Society and Board of Home Mis- sions and Church Extension, Methodist Episcopal Church. Business address: Philadelphia, Pa. Home address: 229 W. Upsal St., Germantown, Pa. 182 Charles Siverman Price PRESIDENT, CAMBRIA STEEL COMPANY Born at West Chester, Pa., August 27, 1852, son of Philip M. and Matilda (Greentree) Price. Educated in private schools and graduate Cornell University, Bachelor of Civil Engineering, 1872. After graduation from college, was first employed by the Detroit Bridge & Iron Works, Detroit, Mich., as draftsman. Shortly after, was elected city engineer of Lock Haven, Pa., serving for three years. In June, 1876, entered the service of the Cambria Iron Co., as draftsman in the engineer- ing department, super- vised the construction of the first open-hearth plant of the company and after completion, became turn foreman, 1878-81. Was promoted successively to the positions of Superin- tendent of the open-hearth works, 1881-84; Supt. of the Bessemer, open-hearth and blooming departments, 1884-86; Supt. of Metallurgical Department, 1886-90; General Supt. of Manufacture, 1890-92. Subsequently became General Manager, Vice-President and, March 15, 1910, was elected President of the Cambria Steel Co. Member of Chi Phi Fraternity. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Johnstown Country Club, Johnstown. Business address: Cambria Steel Co., Johnstown, Pa. Home address: Johnstown, Pa. 183 Charles Frederic Rand PRESIDENT, THE SPANISH-AMERICAN IRON COMPANY Born in Canaan, Maine, August 17, 1856, son of Frank C. and Adeline M. (Smith) Rand. From 1876 to 1886, was financial officer of a railroad corporation at Milwaukee, Wis. Was for several years, President and Treasurer of a number of iron mining com- panies of the Gogebic Range, including the Aurora, Colby, Tilden, Palms, Superior, Iron Belt and others Was receiver of the Penokee & Gogebic Consolidated Mines and reorganized that company. For the last seventeen years has been engaged in the development of iron ore properties in Cuba and is now President of the Spanish- American Iron Co., the Ponupo Man- ganese Co., and other com- panies operating in Cuba. Mr. Rand was the discoverer of the great iron ore deposits of the northeast coast of Cuba. Director, American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member, Engineers, Down Town, Lawyers, Railroad, Jolly Mariners, Essex County Country, (Treasurer), Golf Land Co. of Essex Co. (Treasurer), Chamber of Commerce, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New England Society, Ohio Society of New York. Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. Home address: 347 West End Avenue, New York. 184 Charles Albert Rathboxe TREASURER AND GENERAL MANAGER, BUHL MALLEABLE COMPANY Born in LeRoy, Genesee Co., N. Y., August 4, 1854, son of William Palmer and H. M. (Crane) Rathbone. Edu- cated at Patterson Academy, Detroit and Le Roy Acad- emy, Le Roy, N. Y. Is at present Director, Treasurer and General Man- ager of Buhl Malleable Co., and Director of McRae Roberts Co., Waterman Motor Co., and Wabash Port- land Cement Co. Deeply interested in building up the manufact- uring portion of Detroit in the West End. Has built many homes for working men, insisting that they be not rented but sold to the men so that they might own their own homes, become tax- payers and consequently interested citizens. Served through the Spanish war in the Navy Reserves on board U. S. Ship "Yosemite." Member of Detroit Club, (Director) ; Country Club, (Director); Detroit Boat Club; Detroit Naval Reserve. Director of Detroit Board of Commerce; member of Executive Board of Detroit Employers* Association; Past President of Malleable Iron Association of the United States. Business address : Buhl Malleable Co., Detroit, Mich. Home address: Grosse Pointe, Mich. 185 David Reeves PRESIDENT, THE PHOENIX IRON COMPANY Born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 27, 1852, son of Sam- uel James and Margaret (Handy) Reeves. Educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y. Re- ceived the degree of C. E., 1872. Entered the bridge building business in 1872 with the firm of Clarke, Reeves & Company and remained con- tinuously with this firm during the period of twelve years, 1872-1884. On December 19, 1878, was elected President of the Phoenix Iron Company and has continued to fill that position to the pres- ent time. On April 5, 1884, was elected President of the Phoenix Bridge Com- pany and still continues to hold that position. Also a Director of the Cambria Iron Company. The controlling interest in the Phoenix Works has been in the hands of the Reeves family since 1827, and the Presidents since incorporation in 1855 have been David Reeves, 1855-1871, Samuel J. Reeves, 1871-1878, and David Reeves, grandson of the founder, 1878 to date. Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Member of the Engineers' Club, Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Country Club. Business address: 410 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Home address : Phoenixville, Pa. 186 John Reis VICE-PRESIDENT, UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION Born in Niles, Ohio, April 9, 1861, son of George C. and Elizabeth (Dithridge) Reis. Educated in the public schools of New Castle, Pa. Entered the employ of Reis Brothers, a firm established by his father, and learned the details of sheet and plate rolling. In 1886, became Vice-President and General Manager of the Gogebic Furnace Co.; in 1888, was Manager of the Nashville Iron, Steel and Charcoal Co., with fur- naces at West Nashville, Tenn. ; and in 1889, joined the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Co., at Bir- mingham, Ala. In 1891, became connected with the Watts Iron and Steel Syndicate, Limited, of Middlesboro,Ky. In 1893, became connected with the Oliver Iron and Steel Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. At the formation of the National Steel Co., in 1899, was made Manager of Blast Furnaces for the company. When the National Steel Co. was absorbed by the U. S. Steel Corporation, was made General Superintendent of the Shenango Valley District. In 1905, became Assistant to President, U. S. Steel Corporation and May 1, 1911, Vice-President of the Corporation. Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. Home address: Montclair, N. J. 187 J. Leonard Replogle ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT, CAMBRIA STEEL COMPANY Born in Bedford Co., Pa., May 6, 1876, son of Rhine- hart Z. and Mary A. (Furry) Replogle. Educated in the public schools of Johnstown, Pa. Entered the employ of the Cambria Steel Co., at age of 13, as office boy, being later promoted successively to the positions of clerk, shipper, Assistant Superintendent of Axle Dept., Superintendent of Forge, Axle and Bolt Depts., Assistant to the Assistant General Man- ager, Superintendent of Order Dept., Assistant General Manager, and on March 15, 1910, was appointed to the newly created position of Assist- ant to President, which position he now holds. Although but thirty-five years of age, Mr. Replogle m has the record of continu- ous service in the employ of the Cambria Steel Com- pany for twenty-two years. Director and member of Finance Committee of Johnstown Trust Co. Director of the American Automobile Association. Member of American Electric Railway Association; Western Railway Club, Chicago; Johnstown Country Club, and Johnstown Automobile Club. Business address: Cambria Steel Co., Johnstown, Pa. Home address: Fayette St., "Westmont," Johns- town, Pa. 188 John Van Wicheren Reynders VICE-PRESIDENT, THE PENNSYLVANIA STEEL COMPANY Born in Hoboken, N. J., December 17, 1866, son of John and Louise (Sellers) Reynders. Educated at Ho- boken Academy, gymnasium in Germany (2 years); and graduate Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y. with degree of Civil Engineer. Appointed engineer (in charge) Bridge and Construc- tion Department of The Pennsylvania Steel Co., April 20, 1892, and became Superin- tendent of the same, May 15, 1896; on January 4, 1906, was made Vice- President and Director of The Pennsylvania Steel Co. Also a Director of Steelton National Bank. Delegate to Republican National Convention, 1908; Presi- dent of Town Council, Steelton, Pa.; member, National Municipal League and much interested in municipal reform. Member of American Society of Civil Engineers, En- gineers' Society of Pennsylvania, (Past-President); American Society for Testing Materials. Member of University and Engineers' Clubs, New York; University Club, Philadelphia; Harrisburg Club, Harrisburg, Pa. Trustee of Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa. Business address: Steelton, Pa. Home address : Steelton, Pa. 189 Franklin Batchelder Richards MANAGER ORE AND PIG IRON DEPARTMENTS, M. A. HANNA & COMPANY Born in North Andover, Mass., November 12, 1862, son of Albert D. and Mary F. (Preston) Richards. Educated in the public schools of Somerville, Mass., and graduate Mass. Institute of Technology, S. B., 1884. In 1885, Assistant Chemist, Joliet Steel Works; 1886, Chemist, Brier Hill Iron & Coal Co.; 1887, Superintend- ent, Himrod Furnaces, Youngstown, Ohio, for same company; 1888, in charge of ore sales for Tod, Stambaugh & Co., Cleve- land, Ohio; 1889, for a short time Superintendent, Brier Hill Iron & Coal Co.; 1890-1893, General Manager, Buena Vista Iron Co., Virginia; since 1893, with M. A. Hanna & Co., first in ore sales de- partment, then General Manager of Blast Fur- naces and now Manager of Ore and Pig Iron Depart- ments. Also Officer and Director in several companies closely related to the last named company. Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member of Union, Tavern, Hermit, Country, Mayfield, Euclid and Roadside Clubs, Cleveland; Engineers Club, New York; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Buffalo Club, Buffalo, N. Y.; Detroit Club, Detroit, Mich. Business address : Cleveland, O. Home address: Euclid Heights, Cleveland, O. 190 C. Snellixg Robinson SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, THE YOUNGSTOWN SHEET AND TUBE COMPANY Born in Boston, Mass., March 1, 1864, son of Theo- dore and Susannah Snelling (Powell) Robinson. Gradu- ate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, S. B., 1884. After graduation became Assistant Chemist for the Joliet Steel Co., 1885-1887; and in 1887, was Chemist for Mather, Morse & Co., at Colby Mine, Bessemer, Mich.; 1887-1889, Mining Engineer and Assayer, Du- luth, Minn.; 1889-1892, Chief Chemist, Illinois Steel Co., Joliet, 111.; 1892, Manager of Blast Fur- naces, Dunbar Furnace Co., Dunbar, Pa.; 1892- 1899, Blast Furnace Su- perintendent, Asst. Gen- eral Superintendent and General Superintendent, Minnequa Works, Colo- rado Fuel & Iron Co., Pueblo, Col.; 1899-1906, Gen. Mngr. Iron Dept., Colo. Fuel & Iron Co. Since 1906, with the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. Member, Nat- ional Advisory Board on Fuels and Structural Materials. Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society for Testing Materials and The Iron and Steel Institute (Great Britain). Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Youngstown Club and Mahoning Golf Club. Business address: Youngstown, O. Home address: 429 Wick Ave., Youngstown, O. 191 Theodore Winthrop Robinson FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT, ILLINOIS STEEL COMPANY Born in Boston, Mass., June 7, 1862, son of Theodore and Susannah Snelling (Powell) Robinson. Graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, S. B., 1884. During the period 1885-1889, was Chemist for the Joliet Steel Co.; 1889-92, Manager of Blast Furnaces at the Milwaukee plant, Illinois Steel Co.; 1892-1899, General Superintendent of Colorado Fuel and Iron Co., Pueblo, Colorado; in 1899, returned to the Illinois Steel Co., of which he is now the First Vice-Presi- dent. Also Director of Central Trust Co., of Illinois, South Chicago Savings Bank and Chicago Telephone Co. of Chicago. Member of the Iron and Steel Institute (Great Britain), and the American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member of the Chicago, Union League, Commercial, Mid-Day, University and Glen View Clubs of Chicago, 111. Term member of the Cor- poration, Massachusetts^ Institute of Technology; member of Board of Education of City of Chicago, 1907-11; member of Board of Managers and Chairman of Illinois State Committee of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education. Business address: Chicago, 111. Home address: 1620 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, 111. 192 Charles Gustavus Roebling PRESIDENT, JOHN A. ROEBLING'S SONS COMPANY Born in Trenton, New Jersey, December 9, 1849, son of John A. and Johanna (Herting) Roebling. Grad- uate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, C. E., 1871. Mechanical engineer for John A. Roebling's Sons Co., of Trenton and Roebling, N. J.; engineer and builder of Oil City Suspension Bridge, Oil City, Pa.; engineer and contractor of machinery for removal of Cleopatra Needle from Alexandria, Egypt, to New York, 1881; contractor and builder of cables, Wil- liamsburg Suspension Bridge, N.Y., 1902. Pres- ident of John A. Roeb- ling's Sons Co., Roebling Construction Co., Porter Screen Mfg. Co., New Jersey Wire Cloth Co.; Director of Mercer Auto- mobile Co. ; Vice-Presi- dent of John A. Roebling's Sons Co., of New York. Member of Legislature of New Jersey, 1893; Presi- dential Elector for New Jersey, 1904; Commissioner of Water Works, Trenton, N. J.; Commissioner of Water Works, Altantic City, N. J. Member of Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain; American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member of Engineers' Club, New York, and Lotus Club, Trenton. Business address: Trenton, New Jersey. Home address: Trenton, New Jersey. 193 Ferdinand W. Roebling SECRETARY AND TREASURER, JOHN A. ROEBLING'S SONS COMPANY Born in Saxonburgh, Butler County, Pa., February 27, 1842, son of John A. and Johanna (Herting) Roebling. Educated at the Polytechnic College, Philadelphia, Pa. An active Director in twenty-nine manufacturing and financial corporations. Secretary and Treasurer, John A. Roebling's Sons Co. ; Secretary, John A. Roeb- ling's Sons Co., of New York; President, Trenton Brass & Machine Co.; Union Mills Paper Mfg. Co., Frick & Lindsay Co.; Mercer Automobile Co., and Tabulating Machine Co. Vice-President, Stan- dard Fire Ins. Co. Treas- urer, New Jersey Wire Cloth Co. Director, Otis Elevator Co., A. Leschen & Sons Rope Co., Trenton Flint and Spar Company, Trenton Potteries Co., United Power & Transportation Co., Empire State Power Co., Interstate Railways Co., Trenton, Hamilton & Ewing R. R. Co., Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern R. R. Co., Public Service Corporation of N. J., and a number of street railway companies and banks. Member of Union League Club, Engineers ' Club, New York and many other social clubs and societies. Trustee of the Public Library, Trenton, N.J. Business address: Trenton, N. J. Home address: Trenton, N. J. 194 Wallace Hurtte Rowe PRESIDENT, PITTSBURGH STEEL COMPANY Born in St. Louis, Mo., February 15, 1861, son of Judge Joseph and Margaret (Boyce) Rowe. Educated in private schools and colleges of Missouri. Started in the wire business in St. Louis in 1883. In 1886, with former associates, organized the Braddock Wire Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. and became Treasurer and General Manager. Built and organized the company's plant at Rankin, Pa. This company was merged in December, 1892, in the Consolidated Steel and Wire Co., Chicago, and Mr. Rowe was placed in charge of all its Pennsyl- vania interests. Took an active part in the organi- zation of the American Steel & Wire Co., which absorbed the Consolidated and continued with the American Steel & Wire Co. for a year after its absorption by the U. S. Steel Corpn. Resigned in order to estab- lish the Pittsburgh Steel Co., of which he was elected President. Also President of Pittsburgh Steel Products Co.; Vice-President, Pittsburgh Ice Co.: Director, Duquesne National Bank. Member of Duquesne, University, Union Clubs, and Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh, etc., etc. Business address: Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: Pittsburgh, Pa. 195 John Louis August Ruhl ASSISTANT SECRETARY, THE ROESSLER & HASSLACHER CHEMICAL COMPANY Born in New York City, January 22, 1862, son of Wil- liam and Emma (Steegmann) Ruhl, Educated in pri- vate school in New York and finished education in Ger- many (3 years). Took Chemical Course at Cooper's Union Night School. On his return from Europe in September, 1879, started in the chemical business and for five years was situated in Boston. In 1889, joined The Roess- ler and Hasslacher Chemi- cal Company and from 1893 to 1900, traveled on the Pacific coast and in Mexico selling cyanide and other mining supplies to cyanide and chlorination plants. In 1900, became Assistant Secretary and Office Manager of the Ferro Alloy Department which position he now holds. Director, Perth Amboy Chemical Works. Member of The Iron and Steel Institute, Great Bri- tain; American Institute of Mining Engineers, Society of Chemical Industry, Electro-chemical Society, and American Chemical Society. Member of New York Ath- letic Club, Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Chemists' Club and German Liederkranz. Business address: 100 William Street, New York. Home address: 817 West End Avenue, New York. 196 Walter Clark Runyon PRESIDENT, THE STRUTHERS FURNACE COMPANY Born in Chicago, Illinois, April 9, 1857, son of Clark and Laura (Wheelock) Runyon. Educated in public and private schools of Chicago, Illinois. Started in business in 1871, with the Union Rolling Mill Co., in Chicago and became Secretary of the com- pany in 1879. Resigned in 1881, to join J. B. Stubbs, with firm name of Stubbs & Runyon, in iron and steel commission business. In 1886, removed to Cleve- land, 0., and organized the firm of Runyon, Stubbs and Mack, iron ore com- mission dealers. In 1894, engaged in the blast fur- nace business and in 1896, purchased the Struthers Furnace Co. In 1905, organized the Struthers Coal & Coke Co., and is now President of both companies. Also senior partner in the firm of Runyon, Fairbank & Co. One of the organizers and the first Secretary of the Lake Superior Iron Ore Association. Organizer of the Bessemer Pig Iron Association. Member of the American Institute of Mining Engin- eers. Member of Lotos Club, New York; Automobile Club of America, Ohio Society of New York, Empire State Society, Sons of the American Revolution. Business address : 1106 Citizens Bldg., Cleveland, 0. Home address : Hotel Marie Antoinette, New York. 197 John Ross Russel VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS Born in Detroit, Mich., July 11, 1857, son of George Black and Anne (Davenport) Russel. Educated in and graduated from the public schools of Detroit, Mich., and graduate of the University of Michigan with degrees of B. A., 1879, and M. D., 1882. In 1882, engaged in the foundry business with the Russel Wheel and Foundry Company; was elected Sec- retary of the company in 1885, and elected to the dual position of Secretary and Treasurer of the com- pany in 1890. In 1902, in connection with Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Buf- falo, and New York par- ties, organized the Great Lakes Engineering Works with principal offices at Detroit, Michigan and was made Secretary and Treasurer of the company at its organization. In 1909, was elected Vice-President of the company but still retains his post of Treasurer. Member of the Detroit Club, University Club of Detroit, Detroit Boat Club, Detroit Country Club, Union Club of Cleveland, Ohio, and Huron Mountain Club of Northern Michigan. Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Business address : Foot of Rivard St., Detroit, Mich. Home address: 673 Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich. 198 William Durham Sargent PRESIDENT, READING STEEL CASTING COMPANY Born in Lynn, Mass., June 16, 1863, son of George M. and Helen M. (Durham) Sargent. Graduate of North- western University, A. M., 1884, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M. E., 1887. Served apprenticeship in the machine department of the Pullman Co., Pullman, 111., and also at the Ramapo Iron Works, Hilburn, N. Y. In 1888, became Super- intendent of the Congdon Brake Shoe and Foun- dry Co., Chicago; in 1892, Vice-President of the Sargent Co. ; in 1898, Pres- ident of the Sargent Co. ; in 1901, President of the American Brake Shoe & Foundry Co. In 1905, Vice-President, American Steel Foundries; in 1906, President, Reading Steel Castings Co.; in 1910, President of the Bayonne Steel Casting Co.; in 1911, Chairman, Board of Directors, Saurer Motor Co. Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; member of Railroad, Engineers and Technology Clubs of New York; University Club, Chicago. Secretary, Essex County Country Club, West Orange, N. J. Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Business address: 30 Church Street, New York. Home address: Hutton Park, West Orange, N. J. 199 William Bacon Schiller PRESIDENT, NATIONAL TUBE COMPANY Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., July 7, 1859, son of John G. and Ann J. (Queen) Schiller. Educated in the public schools of Youngstown, Ohio. Began work in 1876, as office boy for R. W. Hitch- cock & Co., Youngstown; Jan. 1, 1880, clerk, Second National Bank, Youngstown; Jan. 1, 1883, bookkeeper, Brier Hill Iron & Coal Co., and in March of same year, made Secretary of the company. In 1886, was made Treasurer and Gen- eral Manager of the Youngstown Coke Co., and the Bessemer Lime- stone Co., Limited. Came to Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 1, 1889, as General Man- ager of the Monongahela Furnace Co. From 1892, held the position of Manager of Blast Fur- naces and Steel Works. July 1, 1899, the date of organi- zation of the National Tube Co., became Manager of all the works at McKeesport. In April, 190Q, made Di- rector and Asst. First Vice-Pres. ; in March, 1901, became First Vice-President; and in August, 1902, President. Member of Duquesne, Pittsburgh, Union and Pitts- burgh Golf Clubs, Pittsburgh; and Allegheny Country Club, Sewickley, Pa. Director, Kingsley House Assn. Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 5075 Forbes Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 200 Isaac MacBurney Scott PRESIDENT, LA BELLE IRON WORKS Born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, February 19, 1866, son of William Briar and Mary (Boyd) Scott. Edu- cated in the public schools of Morristown, Ohio. Began in 1883 in the shipping department of the Aetna Iron and Nail Company, Bridgeport, O., and con- tinued with this company and its successor, the Aetna- Standard Iron & Steel Company, until 1893, serving successively as paymaster, invoice clerk, bookkeeper and Assistant Secretary. In 1893, was elected Sec- retary and Treasurer of the Beaver Tin Plate Company, Lisbon. In 1898, returned to the Aetna-Standard Iron & Steel Company as Sec- retary and continued as such until 1899, when the Company was acquired by the American Sheet Steel Company. From 1899 to 1903, was Auditor of the American Sheet Steel Company. In September, 1903, was elected Treasurer of the La Belle Iron Works and in June, 1904, President. Also Vice- President, Scott Lumber Company, Bridgeport, Ohio. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Steubenville Country Club ; and Ohio Society of New York. Business address: Steubenville, Ohio. Home address: 514 North Fifth St., Steubenville, O. 201 Jasper Holmes Sheadle SECRETARY, THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS IRON COMPANY Born in New Bedford, Pa., son of Obediah and Sarah (Barnheisel) Sheadle. Educated in public schools, and at Hiram College. First joined his father in banking business at Girard, Ohio, and was for two years teller of Girard Savings Bank. At age of 22, became Assistant Cashier of the Second National Bank of Youngstown. Left the bank- m ing business and went to New York City as Super- intendent of Laying of Gas Mains for the Stand- ard Gas Light Co. In 1888, became Secretary of the Mahoning Val- ley Iron Manufacturers' Association. In 1890, be- came Secretary of Cleve- land-Cliffs Iron Co., in charge of ore sales and lake transportation. Also Vice- President, Cleveland Iron Mining Co., Jackson Iron Co., Excelsior Iron Co.; Secretary of Grand Island Steamship Co., Hopkins Steamship Co.; Director of Presque Isle Transportation Co., Hanna Transit Co., Miller Transit Co., Cleveland Trust Co. Vice-President, Lake Car- riers' Assn. and Director Great Lakes Protective Assn. Member of the Union, Rowfant, Mayfield Country, and Euclid (Past President) Clubs of Cleveland, Ohio. Business address : Rockefeller Building, Cleveland, O. Home address: Norfolk Road, Cleveland, O. 202 Samuel Bertram Sheldon CONSULTING ENGINEER Born in Manchester, Mass., August 31, 1868, son of Charles H. and Mary A. C. (Smith) Sheldon. Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Class of 1889, taking the special course in chemistry. From January, 1889 to October, 1890, Assistant Chemist, Milwaukee Works, Illinois Steel Co.; October, 1890 to May, 1892, Chief Chemist, Otis Steel Co., Ltd., Cleveland, and May, 1892, to November, 1899, Su- perintendent of Bessemer and Open Hearth Depart- ments; November, 1899 to May, 1901, Asst. General Superintendent, Joliet Works, Illinois Steel Co., and General Superin- tendent of same, May, 1901 to November, 1903; November, 1903 to Febru- ary, 1909, General Super- intendent, Lackawanna Steel Co.; February, 1909 to December, 1909, General Superintendent, Saucon Works, Bethlehem Steel Co. Since December, 1909, Consulting Engineer. Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Fraternally, a Mason. Business address : 117 Church Street, Bethlehem, Pa. Home address: 117 Church Street, Bethlehem, Pa. 203 Louis Alfred Shepard NEW YORK MANAGER, TIOGA STEEL AND IRON COMPANY Born in Spencer, Tioga County, N. Y., November 24, 1870, son of Silvenes and Mariette (Schofield) Shepard. Educated at Rochester University and graduate Cornell University, A. B., 1892. In 1898-99, was mechanical engineer for the P. & R. Ry.; from 1899 to 1904, chief engineer for designing and construction of steel freight cars, with Cornelius Vander- bilt; 1904-1906, Secretary, Manager of Sales and Di- rector of Benjamin Atha & Co., and 1906-1910, held the same positions in the Atha Steel Casting Co., its successor. The lat- ter company, was succeed- ed by the Titan Steel Casting Co., in 1910, and Mr. Shepard became Vice- President, General Man- ager and Director. Member of American Society of Mechanical Engin- eers, American Electric Railway Association, American Railway Master Mechanics' Association, American Society of Automobile Engineers. Member of Engin- eers', Railroad, Machinery and Cornell University Clubs of New York. Member St. Anthony Club. Member N. Y. Railroad Club, New England Railroad Club, Central Railroad Club. Delta Psi Fraternity. Business address: Room 517, 30 Church St., N. Y. Home address: 23 GlenwoodAve., East Orange, N. J. 204 Richard Brinsley Sheridan GENERAL MANAGER, THE BROWN HOISTING MACHINERY COMPANY Born in London, England, September 10, 1872, son of Henry Brinsley and Clara (Kimball) Sheridan. Edu- cated in the public schools of Cleveland, Ohio; the University School, Cleveland; Yale University; and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Received the degree S.B., 1895, from Mass. Institute of Technology. After graduating from college in 1895, entered the United States Navy in the Construction and Repair Department and remained in the service until the fall of 1896, when he became associ- ated with The Brown Hoisting Machinery Com- pany of Cleveland, Ohio. Has continued in the employ of this com- pany ever since serving the company in the capacity of mechancial engineer. Promoted through various grades to the position of General Manager of the Com- pany which position he now holds. Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Member of Union Club, Tavern Club, Hunt Club, and Mayfield Country Club, Cleveland; Sigma Chi Fra- ternity. Business address : Cleveland, Ohio. Home address: Cleveland, Ohio. 205 William Paul Siebert ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER OF SALES, CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., June 9, 1859, son of William and Mary Z. (Zimmerman) Siebert. Educated in the public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa. Began his business career with the McConway and Torley Company, Pittsburgh, acting as chief clerk from 1880 to 1889. Became salesman for Park Brothers and Company, Pittsburgh, and had his headquarters at Denver, Colorado, during the period 1892 to 1895. In 1895, became General Manager of Sales for the Ohio Steel Company, Youngstown, Ohio, and continued in the same capacity with the Nation- al Steel Company, which acquired the Ohio Steel Company in 1899. At the formation of the United States Steel Corporation, the National Steel Company was merged with the Carnegie Steel Company, and Mr. Siebert became Assistant General Manager of Sales for the latter company. Member of Duquesne Club, Union Club and Pitts- burgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh. Pa. Business address: 313 Carnegie Bldg., Pittsburgh, Home address: Sewickley, Pa. 206 Francis Charles Smink PRESIDENT, READING IRON COMPANY Born in Kutztown, Berks County, Pa., September 8, 1845, son of H. B. and Elizabeth (Ebert) Smink. Edu- cated in Reading High School, Reading, Pa. Began as bookkeeper in a shoe manufacturing estab- lishment. In 1864, was Secretary to the Superintend- ent of the Philadelphia and Reading Company and later resigned to accept a position in Bushong Brothers Bank of which he became cashier and acted as such until 1877. Mr. Smink then entered the service of the Reading Iron Works as Business Manager and continued in that capacity until 1889, when the com- pany was reorganized as the Reading Iron Co., with Mr. Smink as Vice- President and General Manager. He succeeded Mr. G. F. Baer as President in 1902. Also member of the Executive Committee and Director of the Pennsyl- vania Steel Company and Director of its numerous sub- sidiary companies. Director of Temple Iron Co., Pure Oil Co., Reading Trust Co., and other companies. Member of Franklin Institute, Philadelphia and American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member of Manhattan and Railroad Clubs, New York. Business address: Reading, Pa. Home address: 217 North 5th Street, Reading, Pa. 207 Cameron C. Smith PRESIDENT, UNION STEEL CASTING COMPANY Born in Butler Co., Pa., April 24, 1861, son of Joseph S. and Mary A. (Watson) Smith. Educated at Waynes- burg College, A. B., 1882. In 1883, became clerk for Wilson, Walker & Co., later merged in Carnegie, Phipps & Co., and Carnegie Steel Co. After 1885, filled various positions in the Order Department. In 1893, left the Carnegie Steel Co., to become bookkeeper and salesman for the Reli- ance Steel Casting Co. In 1899, left the latter company and organized and built the works of the Union Steel Casting Co. Was first elected Secre- tary and General Manager and shortly afterward, President, which position he now holds. Member of American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Mechani- cal Engineers, American Society for Testing Materials; Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania; Director of the Pittsburgh Y. M. C. A. Member of Sons of American Revolution and a Mason. Member of Du- quesne Club, Pittsburgh. Business address: Union Steel Casting Co., Pitts- burgh, Pa. Home address: 719 North Negley Avenue, Pitts- burgh, Pa. 208 Charles J. Snow TREASURER AND DIRECTOR, THE BRUCE-MACBETH ENGINE COMPANY Born in Albany, N. Y., April 20, 1867, son of Joseph H. and Anna E. (Smith) Snow. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland, Ohio. For several years, was connected with the American Shipbuilding Co. which united all the shipbuilding plants on the Great Lakes in 1899. Resigned his position with this company in order to engage in business for himself and became one of the organizers and in- corporators of the Mac- beth Iron Company at its formation in 1901. The name of this company was subsequently changed to that of The Bruce-Mac- beth Engine Company. Mr. Snow was elected Treasurer and Director of the company at the time of its formation and still con- tinues to serve the company in that capacity. Beside being Treasurer and Director of the Bruce-Macbeth Engine Company, Mr. Snow is also a Director of The Pando Coal Company. Member of the Cleveland Athletic Club. For many years actively indemnified with the National Metal Trades Association in its branch at Cleveland. Business address: 2111 Center St., Cleveland, O. Home address: 1494 Clarence Ave., Lakewood, O. 209 Henry Steinman Snyder SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, BETHLEHEM STEEL COMPANY Born in Bethlehem, Pa., May 21, 1869, son of Mifflin H. and Angeline (Steinman) Snyder. Educated in the public schools of Bethlehem, Pa. Became Assistant to the President, Bethlehem Iron Co., May 29, 1895; Secretary and Treasurer, Bethlehem Steel Co., August 27, 1901; Secretary and Treasurer, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, January 19, 1905, Vice- President, Bethlehem Steel Co., July 17, 1906; was elected President of Jur- agua Iron Co., January 2, 1909, and President of the Bethlehem Iron Mines Co. , April 21, 1909, and Presi- dent of the Cheever Iron Ore Co., September 14, 1909. Also 2nd Vice-Presi- dent, Bethlehem Steel Company. Director, Bethlehem Steel Corpora- tion, Bethlehem Steel Company, .Union Iron Works, Harlan and Hollingsworth Corporation, Samuel L. Moore & Sons Corporation, Philadelphia, Bethlehem & New England R. R. Co. and Minsi Trail Bridge Co. Member of Engineers' Club, Railroad Club, and Penn- sylvania Society of New York; American Club, Havana; Bethlehem Club, Bethlehem; and Country Club of Northampton County. Business address: South Bethlehem, Pa. Home address: 150 Church St., Bethlehem, Pa. 210 John Stambaugh SECRETARY AND TREASURER, YOUNGSTOWN STEEL COMPANY Born in Girard, Ohio, February 15, 1862, son of John and Caroline (Hamilton) Stambaugh. Graduate of Cornell University, Ph. B., 1884. From 1885 to 1887, was chemist for the Youngstown Steel Company; 1887 to 1900, with the William Tod Company, being promoted to the position of Manager; since 1900, Secretary and Treasurer of the Youngstown Steel Company. Also at present, President, The William Tod Company, and The Youngstown & Southern Ry. Company; Vice-President, The Tod Stambaugh Company; Secretary and Treasurer, The Graceton Coke Company; Director, The Biwabik Mining Com- pany, The First National Bank, Youngstown, and the Dollar Savings and Trust Company, Youngstown. Member of the Youngstown Club, Youngstown; Union Club, Cleveland; and Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh. Trustee of the Youngstown City Hospital. Business address : 513 Stambaugh Building, Youngs- town, O. Home address: 621 Wick Ave., Youngstown, O. 211 Francis Lynde Stetson GENERAL COUNSEL, UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION Born in Keeseville, Clinton County, N. Y., April 23, 1846, son of Lemuel and Helen (Hascall) Stetson. Educated in Plattsburgh Academy, Williams College A. B., 1867, A. M.; Columbia University Law School, L.L.B.; and L.L.D. (St. Johns College, Maryland.) Engaged in practice of law in New York City from 1869; now senior member of law firm of Stetson, Jennings =, and Russell. General counsel for United States Steel Corporation since its formation in 1901, U. S. Rubber Co. since 1901, Northern Pacific Railway since 1896, Erie Railroad since 1895, and Southern Railway since 1894. Di- rector of U. S. Express Co., and Niagara Falls Power Co. Member of the Century University, Grolier, Metropolitan, Riding, Democratic, National Arts Clubs, New York. President, Alpha Delta Phi Club; President, Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, 1908-10; Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity; President, Church Club, New York, 1909-10; President, New York State Bar Association, 1908; President, Bar Association of City of New York, 1910-11. V Business address: 15 Broad Street, New York. Home address: 4 East 74th Street, New York. 212 Archibald Alston Stevenson VICE-PRESIDENT, STANDARD STEEL WORKS COMPANY Born in Allegheny City, Pa., April 10, 1862, son of Joseph P. and Margaret J. (Alston) Stevenson. Grad- uate of high school, Rock Island, 111., 1878 and attended University of Illinois two years. Entered the employ of the Southwark Foundry & Machine Co., in July, 1881, and remained four years and a half, the last year as foreman of the drawing room. From 1886 to 1888, with the Cambria Iron Co., at first in the Chief En- gineer's office and later as foreman of the Forge and Axle Plant. Entered the employ of the Standard Steel Works Co., in 1888, as engineer and filled vari- ous positions until Janu- ary 1, 1903, when he was made Superintendent. In July, 1908, was elected Vice-President of the Standard Steel Works Company. President of Association of American Steel Manufac- turers. Member, American Society of Mechanical En- gineers, American Institute of Mining Engineers, American Society for Testing Materials, International Association for Testing Materials, Franklin Institute of Philadelphia and Western Railway Club, Chicago; Union League, Art and City Clubs, Philadelphia. Business address: Morris Building, Philadelphia, Pa. •Home address: 121 Edge wood Road, Ardmore, Pa. 213 James Sydney Stillman SECRETARY AND TREASURER, EMPIRE STEEL AND IRON COMPANY Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., June 18, 1877, son of Charles A. and Elfreda (Walker) Stillman. Graduate of the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with the degree of A. B., in 1896. After graduation, entered the employ of the Corona Coal and Coke Co., and remained with the company two years, 1896-1898. Later was connected with the South- ern Coal Company and in 1899, removed to Birm- ingham, Alabama, being there engaged in business with a firm of Insurance Brokers for several months. In the same year became connected with the Empire Steel and Iron Company and has remained continuously in the employ of the company since that time, being pro- moted through various grades to the office of Secretary and Treasurer of the company, which position he now holds. Mr. Stillman is also Secretary and Director of the Crane Iron Works, the Mount Hope Mineral Rail- road Company, Victoria Coal and Coke Company, Sewell Colliery Company and the Crane Railroad Company. .' ' . . ' ' ' . Hi sSS& 1 *£* i Mi K. ' JBr It* - Jw t "^ Business address: Catasauqua, Pa. Home address: Catasauqua, Pa. 214 John McPherson Taylor PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, TAYLOR-FORBES COMPANY Born in Belfast, Ireland, May 24, 1866, son of William and Mary (McPherson) Taylor. Educated in public schools of Belfast, Ireland and Toronto, Canada. Served apprenticeship at James Morrison's Brass Works, Toronto, and at age of 22, became Manager of the Sales Department. In 1888, organized the Domin- ion Radiator Co., and became Secretary and General Manager. In 1892, was appointed Director, Secre- tary, Treasurer and General Manager. In 1902, organ- ized the Taylor-Forbes Co., of which he has been since organization, Presi- dent and General Man- ager. Also President, Guelph Oil & Gas Co.; Vice-President, Standard Fittings Co. ; and Director, Empire Traction Co. Member National Founders' Association; American Foundrymen's Association; Canadian Manufacturers' Association, (member of Council). Director, Guelph General Hospital; member, Executive Board, St. John's Ambulance Association of Canada. Member, Masonic Fraternity, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Macabees. Member, National and Engineers' Clubs, Toronto; Travelers' Club, Winnipeg; and Priory Club, Guelph. Business address: Guelph, Ontario. Home address: Guelph, Ontario. 215 W. Hetherington Taylor PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, DAVID WILLIAMS COMPANY Born in Buffalo, N. Y., January 31, 1860, son of William and Elizabeth (Hetherington) Taylor. Educated in the public schools and at a Business College. From 1893 to 1898, Vice-President of the McGraw Publishing Co., publishers of the " Street Railway Jour- nal" and "American Electrician ;" 1898-1902, President of the Trade News Publishing Co., publishers of "Hub," "Painting and Decorat- ing," "Harness" and "Car- riage and Harness." In 1903, organized the Tay- lor Publishing Co. and consolidated "The Engi- neer," published in Cleve- land, with "Steam Engi- neering," published in Chi- cago. Was President of this company until 1907, when he came to New York and became Presi- dent and Treasurer of the David Williams Co., pub- lishers of "The Iron Age," "Iron Age Hardware," "Metal Worker" and "Building Age" and also pro- prietors and publishers of technical and trade books. Member of Machinery Club, New York; Space Club and Chicago Athletic Association, Chicago; Common- wealth Club and Country Club, Upper Montclair; Essex County Country Club and other clubs. Business address : 239 West 39th St., New York City Home address : 433 Park St., Upper Montclair, N. J. 216 Rodney Thayer VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, BALDT STEEL COMPANY Born in Boston, Mass., March 27, 1873, son of Charles French and Mary J. (Eddy) Thayer. Educated at Cambridge Latin School, Cambridge, Mass. Entered the service of the Babcock and Wilcox Co., boiler manufacturers, and remained with them during the period 1891-96; during period 1896-1904, engaged in business as Thayer & Co., Inc., makers of water tube steam boilers. In 1904, went to New Castle, Dela- ware, to construct the works of the Baldt Steel Co., and has been Mana- ger of the company since that time. This company manufactures all kinds of steel castings. In addition to a steel foundry , the com- pany built an open hearth steel plant consisting of three thirty-ton Siemens- Martin acid open hearth furnaces. Also Vice-President of Baldt Steel Co., and Director of the Federal Terra Cotta Co., and First National Bank (Wilmington). Member of Puritan Club, Boston; Calumet and Metropolitan Clubs, New York; Markham and Racquet Clubs, Philadelphia; Wilmington Club, Wilmington and Baltimore Club, Baltimore. Business address: New Castle, Delaware. Home address: Wilmington, Delaware. 217 William Arthur Thomas PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, THE THOMAS STEEL COMPANY Born in Wales, June 8, 1865, son of Thomas B. and Margaret (Davies) Thomas. Educated in public schools of Niles, Ohio. For a period of about fifteen years was engaged in the dry goods business. When the American Sheet Steel Co., was formed, disposed of his dry goods interests and entered the sheet business, organizing the Niles Iron & Sheet Company with a capital stock of $100,000. After operating under this name for about four years, Mr. Thomas and his brothers purchased all the holdings of other part- ies originally in the com- pany and reorganized the company and in- creased the capital in- vested to half a million dollars, giving the re- organized company the name of The Thomas Steel Co. The company now has a plant containing ten hot sheet mills with galvanizing and corrugating departments. Director and Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Niles Trust Company of Niles, Ohio and Director of the Standard Boiler and Plate Iron Company. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Union Club Cleveland; and Youngstown Club, Youngstown. Business address: The Thomas Steel Co., Niles, O. Home address: 830 Robbins Avenue, Niles, O. 218 Alexis W. Thompson PRESIDENT, INLAND STEEL COMPANY Born in Mercer County, Pa., November 30, 1850, son of David and M. J. (Webster) Thompson. Educated in public schools, Mercer Co., Pa. and Ashtabula Co., O. From 1875 to 1893, Secretary and Treasurer of Etna Iron Works, Ltd., New Castle, Pa.; 1893-1899, Vice- President of the Atlantic Iron & Steel Co. At the formation of the Republic Iron and Steel Co., became Vice-President of the company and filled the position from May 15, 1899, to September, 1901. In September, 1901, was elected President of the Republic Iron and Steel Co., and continued to hold this position until October 19, 1905. In April, 1906, joined the Inland Steel Co., of Chicago, 111., and was subsequently elected President of the company which position he now holds. Also a Director of the Sharpesville Furnace Co., and the United Iron and Steel Co. ; and Director and member of the Executive Committee of the Benson Mines Co. Member of the Chicago Club, Chicago; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Metropolitan Club, New York; and Tavern Club, Cleveland. Trustee of the Shenango Valley Hospital, New Castle, Pa. Business address: Inland Steel Co., Chicago, 111. Home address: Chicago Club, Chicago, 111. 219 Thomas Frame Thomson CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OTIS STEEL COMPANY Born in Glasgow, Scotland, May 19, 1867, son of William Cooper and Margaret Miller (Frame) Thomson. Edu- cated at Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow; Herbertshire Castle, Stirlingshire; and Glasgow University. Became partner in the firm of Strain, Robertson and Thomson, 1890-95; from 1895-1900, engaged in prac- tice as civil engineer in steam railway work; since 1900, engaged in the consolida- tion of the street railway systems of Buenos Ayres, Montevideo and Cordoba ; Deputy Chairman, Uni- ted Electric Tramways of Montevideo; Deputy Chairman, Cordoba Light, Power and Traction Co.; Member of Board and Executive Committee, Compagnie Generale de Tramways de Buenos Ayres; Chairman, Board of Directors, Otis Steel Co., Ltd. Member, Institution of Civil Engineers (England); Societe des Ingenieurs de France, The Iron and Steel Institute (England) ; Fellow Royal Scottish Geographi- cal Society; Member, Middle Temple (London); Asso- ciate, American Street and Interurban Railway Assn. Member, Progreso Club (Buenos Ayres), several London Clubs and Golf Clubs. Business address: 62 London Wall, London. Home address : Caen Wood Towers, Highgate, London. 220 George G. Thorp VICE-PRESIDENT, INDIANA STEEL COMPANY Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., June 29, 1868, son of J. M. and J. H. (Veeder) Thorp. Graduate of University of Wis- consin, B. M. E., 1891. Holder of Fellowship in Me- chanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, 1891-92. During period 1892-1895, was employed at the North and Joliet Works of the Illinois Steel Co.; in 1895, left to accept the position of Master Mechanic and Chief Engineer with the Colo- rado Fuel & Iron Co. In 1898, returned to the Illi- nois Steel Co. as Assistant General Superintendent and later General Super- intendent of Joliet Works, Illinois Steel Co.; 1901- 1905, General Superin- tendent, Clairton Works, Carnegie Steel Co. ; 1905 to date, Second Vice-Presi- dent of the Illinois Steel Co., and Vice-President, Indiana Steel Co. Had general charge of the construction of the Gary Steel Works, Gary, Indiana. Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers ; Chi Psi Fraternity. Member of Duquesne Club, Pitts- burgh; Chicago, University and Chicago Yacht Clubs, Chicago. Business address: 1528 Commercial National Bank Building, Chicago, 111. Home address: Lake Shore Drive, Evanston, 111. 221 George M. Verity PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, THE AMERICAN ROLLING MILL COMPANY Born in East Liberty, Logan Co., Ohio, April 22, 1865, son of Rev. Jonathan and Mary (Deaton) Verity, graduate of High School, Georgetown, Ohio, and Nelson Business College, Cincinnati, Ohio. During period 1884-86, was manager, W. C. Standish Grocery Company, Cincinnati; 1886-1889, Manager of The Sagendorph Iron Roofing & Corrugating Co., Cincin- nati; 1889-1891, held the same position with The American Steel Roofing Co., successor to the com- pany last named; 1891 to 1900, Vice-President and General Manager of this company. This company was absorbed by the American Rolling Mill Co., of which Mr. Verity has been President and General Manager since its organization. Also Director and Member of Executive Committee, Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co., and Director of Fifth-Third National Bank (Cincinnati) and First National Bank (Middietown). Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Dayton City Club, Dayton Country Club; Hamilton Club; Business Men's Club, Cincinnati; Ohio Society, New York; Navy League; a Mason. Business address: Middietown, O. Home address: 534 S. Main St., Middietown, O. 222 Jeptha Homer Wade VICE-PRESIDENT, THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS IRON COMPANY Born in Cleveland, Ohio, October 15, 1857, son of Randall P. and Anna R. (McGaw) Wade. Educated in public schools of Cleveland, Ohio, and by private tutor. Degree of A. M., Western Reserve University. At present Vice-President of The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co., also President of Montreal Mining Co., Kala- mazoo, Allegan and Grand Rapids Ry.; Vice-President of Bank of Commerce and Cleveland Stone Co.; Chairman of Board of Di- rectors, Citizens Savings and Trust Co. ; Director of Guardian Savings and Trust Co., Cleveland Railway Co., Grasselli Chemical Co., National Refining Co., and San- dusky Portland Cement Co. Member of Union, University, Country, Roadside and Cleveland, 0. Member of Loyal Legion. Trustee of Western Reserve University, Adelbert College, Lake View Cemetery, Garfield Memorial Association, Lakeside Hospital, Huron Road Hospital, University School, Protestant Orphan Asylum, Child- ren's Aid Society, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland School of Art. Business address: Wade Building, Cleveland, Ohio. Home address: 2 East 45th Street, New York City- Hunt Clubs, 223 James C. Wallace PRESIDENT, AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING COMPANY Born in Cleveland, Ohio, May 23, 1865, son of Robert and Lydia (Davis) Wallace. Educated in the public schools of Cleveland, Ohio. Started at an early age to learn the shipbuilding and machinist trades in Cleveland, 0. Entered the employ of the Cleveland Shipbuilding Co. and was promoted through various grades to the full charge of the drafting department. After serv- ing about five years in this capacity, was elected Vice-President and Gen- eral Manager of the Cleve- land Shipbuilding Co. This company was ab- sorbed in 1899 by the American Shipbuilding Co. After filling the posi- tion of Vice-President and General Manager of the Cleveland Shipbuilding Co. for six years, Mr. Wallace in 1902, was appointed General Manager of the American Shipbuilding Co. and in 1905, was elected President of the company which po- sition he has continued to fill to the present time. Business address: Cleveland, O. Home address: Cleveland, O. 224 Ralph Collingwood Watrous SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, RHODE ISLAND PERKINS HORSE SHOE COMPANY Born in Mystic, Conn., July 19, 1866, son of Leonard and Mary (Nichols) Watrous. Educated in the public schools of Mystic, Conn. Was for many years engaged in the real estate busi- ness in Providence, R. I., beginning in 1894. In October 1908, was elected Second Vice-President of the Rhode Island Perkins Horse Shoe Company which position he still continues to fill. Pres- ident of the Ralph C. Watrous Company and Trustee of the Rhode Island Safe Deposit Com- pany. President since 1904, of the Wood River Branch Railroad Com- pany, operating a small steam railroad from Wood River Junction to Hope Valley, R. I. Prominent in Rhode Island politics for many years and elected Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island in 1907-1908. Member of the Hope Club, Agawam Hunt Club and Squantum Club, Providence. Director of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Business address: 49 Westminster St., Providence, R. I. Home address: 20 Diman Place, Providence, R. I. 225 George W. Watts WORKS MANAGER, CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Born in Devonshire, England, April 25, 1862, son of Thomas and Anne (Carrick) Watts. Educated in the public schools and at Collegiate Institute, Toronto. Began as an accountant and after six years' experi- ence, took up civil engineering, being engaged for six years in bridge building and railroad location and con- struction. In 1890, became Assistant Manager of Tor- onto Construction and Electrical Supply Co. In 1892, became associated with the Canadian Gen- eral Electric Co., serving from 1892 to 1902, as As- sistant to the General Manager. Since 1902, has held the dual position of Works Manager of Cana- dian General Electric Co. and Canada Foundry Co. Member of American Institute of Electrical Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Electro-chemical So- ciety, American Foundrymen's Association, Canadian Railway Club.; National Founders' Assn.; National Metal Trades Assn. ; Canadian Manufacturers' Associa- tion and Toronto Board of Trade. Member of Engineers' Club and Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Toronto, and Peter- boro Club, Peterboro. Masonic Fraternity and Shriner. Business address: 212 King Street, West, Toronto. Home address: 1 Beaumont Road, Toronto. i 7 ' •->• §jt ■f #& |- : : :; ,t, : , y Hk ? .^M^^> ' ^V ■k^AJl > ~ - : L 226 Ernest Tener Weir PRESIDENT, PHILLIPS SHEET AND TIN PLATE COMPANY Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., August 1, 1875, son of James and Margaret (Manson) Weir. Educated in public schools of Pittsburgh. Started with the Braddock Wire Co., as clerk in 1890; 1891-1898, with the Oliver Wire Co., in various capacities. In 1898, became Assistant to the District Manager of American Tin Plate Co., Pittsburgh; in 1900, Manager of the Pittsburgh Works of the company, and in 1903, Manager of the Monessen Works. In 1905, with James R. Phil- lips, of Pittsburgh, or- ganized the Phillips Sheet & Tin Plate Co., and pur- chased the Jackson Iron & Tin Plate Co., of Clarks- burg, W. Va. Was Sec- retary and General Man- ager of this company until 1908, when he became President. Built the town of Weirton, W. Va., and erected a twenty mill tin plate plant there in 1909-1910. Also President, Clarksburg Foundry & Machine Co., Bank of Wierton, and Weir Improvement Co.; Director, Pennfield Coal & Coke Co. Member of Duquesne, Union Clubs and Pittsburgh Athletic Association of Pittsburgh; Fort Henry Club, Wheeling; Triton Club, Quebec, Canada. A Mason. Business address: Weirton, W. Va. Home address: Pittsburgh, Pa. 227 Andrew Wheeler PARTNER, MORRIS, WHEELER & COMPANY Born in Philadelphia, Pa., January 2, 1866, son of Andrew and Sarah Caroline (Carpenter) Wheeler. Edu- cated at William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia; St. Paul School, Concord, N. H. ; and University of Penn- sylvania, Class of 1885, Wharton School of Finance and Economy. In April, 1884, entered the office of Morris, Wheeler & Co., Iron and Steel merchants and in January, 1892, was admitted to junior partnership; since January, 1904, a senior partner of the firm. Be- came a Director of the Pottstown Iron Co. in 1894, and was Secretary, 1894 to 1900. Was elected Vice-President in 1 9 1 1 . Is also a Director of the Breakwater Co. Since 1903, Treasurer of the American Iron and Steel Association . Member, Iron and Steel Merchants Association of Philadelphia. Member, Rittenhouse, Racquet, Rab- bit and Musical Art Clubs, and Swedish Colonial Soci- ety, Philadelphia; Merion Cricket Club, Haverford; Zeta Psi Fraternity. Secretary and member of Execu- tive Committee of the Philadelphia Orchestra Associa- tion. Business address : 1608 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Home address: 2137 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pa. 228 Harlow B elding Wheeler SECRETARY AND TREASURER, AMERICAN SHEET AND TIN PLATE COMPANY Born in Mount Vernon, Iowa, September 7, 1858, son of David H. and Sophia E. (Seymour) Wheeler. Educated in the public schools of Evanston, 111. During the earlier part of his business career was en- gaged in the agricultural implement business at Rock- ford, 111. In the spring of 1899, became Assistant Treas- urer of the National Steel Company, and soon after was successively elected to the same office in the organizations of the American Tin Plate Com- pany, American Sheet Steel Company, American Steel Hoop Company, and the American Can Com- pany. In 1902, discon- tinued his connections with the National Steel Company, American Steel Hoop Company, and the American Can Company, and accepted the position of Secretary and Treasurer of the American Sheet Steel Company, and American Tin Plate Company, and continued in the same position when these companies were united in the American Sheet & Tin Plate Com- pany, in December, 1903. Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Home address: 270 Grant St., Sewickley, Pa. 229 George Stuart Whyte PRESIDENT, MACOMBER & WHYTE ROPE COMPANY Born in Crossgates, Fifeshire, Scotland, March 20, 1867, son of George and Isabella (Primrose) Whyte. Edu- cated in the public schools of Crossgates, Scotland, and Evening High Schools, Chicago, 111. In February, 1887, entered the employ of the Wash- burn & Moen Manufacturing Co., at their Chicago branch. In 1896, became connected with the Leschen- Macomber- Whyte Co., a corporation of which he was one of the organizers. In 1900, the name of the corporation was changed to the Macomber& Whyte Rope Co. The company commenced the manu- facture of wire rope in July, 1901, and high grade steel wire in May, 1910. Mr. Whyte was elected President and Director of the company at the time of its organization in 1900. Member of Rotary Club of Chicago, Chicago Athletic Association, Chicago Automobile Club, Beverly Country Club. Member Masonic Fraternity, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Royal League and Royal Arcanum. Member of The Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain. Business address: 507 S. Clinton St., Chicago, 111. Home address: 5452 Michigan Boul., Chicago, 111. 230 George D. Wick PRESIDENT, THE EMPIRE IRON AND STEEL COMPANY Born in Youngstown, Ohio, June 24, 1854, son of Paul and vSusan A. Wick. Graduate Williams College, Class of 1876. In 1882, became President of Trumbull Iron Co., Girard, Ohio; in 1892, was made Vice-President, Union Iron and Steel Company, Youngstown, and in 1896, President of the Mahoning Valley Iron Co. When this company was taken over by the Republic Iron & Steel Co., he became First Vice- President of the latter company. Organized and was elected President of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co., in 1901. In 1903, he retired from ac- tive business. Now Vice- President of the First Na- tional Bank (Youngs- town) ; Dollar Savings and Trust Co.; Director and member of Advisory Com- mittee, Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co.; President and Director, The Empire Iron & Steel Co. , The Garry Iron & Steel Co., the Federal Building Co., and the Paul Wick Real Estate Co. Member of the Union Club, Cleveland; Youngstown Club, Youngstown; Mayfield Country Club, Cleveland; and the Mahoning Golf Club. Business address : 403 Wick Building, Youngstown, O. Home address: 656 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, O. 231 Theodore Harvey Wickwire PRESIDENT, WICKWIRE BROTHERS, INCORPORATED Born in Cortlandville, N. Y., March 29, 1851, son of Raymond and Elmira A. (Greenman) Wickwire. Educated at Cortlandville Academy and Cortland Normal School. Entered the retail hardware business with his brother in 1873, forming the partnership of Wickwire Brothers. In 1875, sold the hardware business and continued in the manufacture of wire cloth for window screens and other wire goods. First to produce window screen wire cloth with double sel- vage and from hard drawn wire woven under new principles. The firm Was incorporated in 1 8 9 1 . Mr. Wickwire was Treasurer until the recent death of Mr. C. F. Wickwire when he became President. Organized the Wickwire Steel Co. in 1907, and was elected President of the company. Also Vice-President, Second National Bank (Cortland, N. Y.); Director, First National Bank (Cortland, N. Y.). Director, Auburn Theological Seminary, George Junior Republic, and Secretary of Local Board, State Normal School, Cortland, N. Y. Member of the Hardware Club, New York City. Business address: Cortland, N. Y. Home address: 55 Tompkins St., Cortland, N. Y. 232 Theodore Harry Wickwire, Jr. VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, WICKWIRE STEEL COMPANY Born in Cortland, N. Y., April 6, 1879, son of Theodore H. and Emma V. (Woodmansee) Wickwire. Educated at Phillips Andover Academy 1898, and Yale College A. B., 1903. From 1903-1907, was successively Chemist, Superin- tendent of Open Hearth Dept., and Assistant Treasurer for Wickwire Brothers; assisted in the organization of the Wickwire Steel Com- pany in 1907 and in the construction of the Com- pany's blast furnace plant at Buffalo. Was appointed Secretary and Treasurer of the Wickwire Steel Company in 1907 and later, Vice-President and Treasurer. Is also a Direc- tor in Wickwire Brothers, the American Steamship Company, the Caledonia Steamship Company, the Lake Steamship Company, and Second National Bank of Cortland, N. Y. President of Civil Service Commission, Cortland, N. Y., 1904-6. Member of American Chemical Society; Yale Club, New York City; Saturn Club, Country Club and Launch Club, Buffalo. Business address: P. O. Station "B", Buffalo, N. Y. Home address: 1217 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y 233 Homer David Williams GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, DUQUESNE STEEL WORKS, CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY Born in Johnstown, Pa., August 19, 1863, son of James and Jane (Hamilton) Williams. Educated in the pub- lic schools of Johnstown, Pa. In 1880, entered the laboratory of the Cambria Iron Company as a carbon boy. Left in 1885, in order to take a special course in chemistry and metallurgy for three terms at Lehigh University. For a short period, was Chemist at the Joliet Works, Illinois Steel Co., and for two years, Chem- ist at the Colby Mine, Bessemer, Mich. Was with the Colorado Fuel & Iron Co. for five years as night Superintendent of the Bessemer Department and Rail Mill. During 1897-1899, with the Maryland Steel Co., Spar- rows Point, Md., leaving there in 1899 to take charge of the Bessemer Depart- ment at the Homestead Steel Works, Carnegie Steel Co. Was appointed Asst. General Supt. of the Homestead Works in 1902 and General Supt. of the Duquesne Steel Works in 1903. Also President of the Duquesne Trust Co. and Director of the Monongahela Trust Co. Member of the Duquesne, University, German and Country Clubs and Athletic Association, Pittsburgh. Business address: Duquesne, Pa. Home address: Duquesne, Pa. 234 George Edward Wisener GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, MINGO AND BELLAIRE WORKS, CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., December 10, 1866, son of Marquis and Mary (Krause) Wisener. Educated in public schools of Beaver, and at Geneva College. Entered the shipping department of the Hartman Steel Works, Beaver Falls, Pa., in 1886, and in the fol- lowing year secured employment with the Carnegie Steel Co., and has been with the company ever since. In 1887, was Assist- ant Recorder at the Homestead Works; 1889, head of Structural Ship- ping Department; 1892, Steel Blower, Bessemer Department; 1900, Fore- man, Bessemer Depart- ment; 1902, Superintend- ent of Bessemer and Blooming Mills. In 1907, left the Homestead Works to become General Super- intendent of Mingo and Bellaire Works, which position he now holds. Member of School Board, Munhall, Pa., from organi- zation to time of change of position in 1907, when he left Pittsburgh. Member of Duquesne Club, German Club and Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Country Club, Steubenville, Ohio. Business address: Mingo Junction, Ohio. Home address: 1013 La Belle Ave., Steubenville, O. 235 Frank Spencer Witherbee PRESIDENT, WITHERBEE, SHERMAN & COMPANY Born in Port Henry, New York, May 12, 1852, son of Jonathan G. and Charlotte (Spencer) Witherbee. Grad- uate of Yale University, B. A., 1874. Succeeded his father on his death as partner in firm of Witherbee, Sherman & Co. ; and when incorporated in 1900, was elected President of the company. From 1902- 1906, was Vice-President, Tennessee Coal, Iron & R. R. Co. Now President, Lake Champlain & Moriah R. R.; Cubitas Iron Ore Co.; Vice-Pres., Cheever Iron Ore Co.; Director, Equit- able Life Assurance Soc, Fulton Trust Co., Chat- ham National Bank. ; Cit- izen's National Bank, Port Henry, and Central Hudson Steamboat C o . Many times delegate to Republican National and State Conventions and member N. Y. State Rep. Committee; Presidential Elector; National Committee. Member, Amer. Institute Mining Engineers, Lake Superior Institute Mining Engineers. Trustee, Wither- bee Memorial Assn., Mineville, and Sherman Free Library, Port Henry. Member of University, Union, Metropolitan, Republican and Strollers' Clubs, New York; Tuxedo Club, and Travellers' Club, Paris, France. Business address: 2 Rector Street, New York City. Home address : 4 Fifth Avenue, New York City, 236 y:^W^W' : - : M x :- ]: S'M'' 'SPPSS'S W* \ ' IBBi .. ::: ■ T/ : mmi ' i:"?r-X^t^\ **#*,._ WiimJiMIM^Sm: ^^^L ■■■'. '^i e 4 C>_ ,0' A 'V- ; ^^ <° ill ft ^. ''^^S^ V ' c^ ft ^ ^ ■b / v VVM *5/ 55 56 57 59 61 63 65 58 60 62 I i 64 i I i ONGRE sS