IM. Rnnic .Ml^ JO COFifRiGliT DEPOSm DANIEL H. HASTINGS GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA X Portraits and BiockAiTiiiis 6)^ The Members of the Leoislature of Pennsylvania HiiADS OF Dl-PARTMENTS SF.ssiox 01- ms C<)MI"ii.p:i) in' W'iij.iam McAtke ITliLISUKI) liV Thk Roshon Portrait Co.mi'a.w I (ARRISIiURG, Pa. : J. IIORACI': McI''AR1,AND t"OMPAN\-, MOCNT Pi.EASANT I'RINIERV.O ) d O Q '-''^ ■895. ^'•^% Entered accordiii.y; to Act ot Congress in the year 1895, b\- The Roshon Portrait Co., [{arrisbukg, Pknn'a, in tlie Office of tlie Librarian of Congress, at Washintflon, I). C. ^iontcini^ Heads of Departments Senate .... Mouse of FVepresentatix'es Index .... 33 135 544 c3^ Publishers' Preface ¥ ¥ ¥ IN PRESENTING to the public this Souvenir Album of the Legislative Session of 1895, the publishers feel that no apology is necessary. On the contrary, we are convinced that it is eminently fitting that some such volume as this should be issued, to put on permanent and portable record the personal appearance of each official of the State Government and of each member of the two bodies which constitute the law-making power of the Commonwealth. In the assembling of many scores of men from the various sections of the state, with a common object in view, it can- not l)ut happen that many congenial spirits will come in contact, and that daily intercourse through months of time must give rise to life-long friendships, fraught with all the pleasant memories which characterize such relations. What more appropriate, then, as a memento of friendships thus begun, than the handsome volume here presented .■* We have endeavored in the following pages to present a faithful portrait of every Senator, member of the House of Representatives, and the Heads of Departments, with their Deputies, We have also given a biography ot each member of the Senate and House, compiled from facts obtained from themselves and other trustworth}' sources. No labor or expense has been spared in producing first-class ]')ortraits and correct biographies. The portraits are in nearly every case reproduced from phot()gra}-)hs made by us during the present session, and are, therefore, especially valuable as representing each individual as he appears at this time. The work of persuading the busy members to give sit- tings for their photographs, and procuring from them the 6 Pl'iu.ishers' Preface. data for their biographies, has involved an immense amount of labor. Our Mr. McAtee, who has had this work in charge, has faithfully performed his duty, and deserves, therefore, our heartiest commendation. We have no idea that we have been able to please every one. In a few cases we were unable to obtain a sitting during the present session, and were obliged to use such old portraits as we happened to possess or were able to procure. In these cases we disclaim all responsibility. While we *had no hope of producing a work perfect in e\ery particular — one to which no one could take exception — we are nevertheless satisfied that it is the best of its kind ever issued, for proof of which it is only necessary to refer to the book itself. THE ROSHON PORTRAIT CO. Harrishl RG, Pa., I line S\ /Sgj;. Heads of Departments Walter Lyon, Liciitciiaiit Goveiiwr. Frank Reeder, Secir/arv of the ( oiniiioii: ■a///!. Hknkv C. IMcCokmick, AttoDiev Genera/. >,# David McM. Grkck;, .liidi/ci (iciwral. Samuel M. Jackson, S/ii/t 7'rcasiii-c'i-. Isaac I>. Hkdwn, Sccrefarv of /ii/rnia/ .itfairs iinti/ JArv 7. /S^:;. Ja:sies W. Latta, Sccirfaiy o] Infernal Affairs from May 7, iSg^. Nathan C. Schaeffek, Siipcri)ilciidciit of I^nblic /i/s/nic/iou. Thomas |. Stkwakt, Adjiitaiit (iciicral. Jajies H. Lambert, Iiisityaiice Coimiiissioiicr. William H. Egle, State Librarian. B. F. GlLKESON, Cojmuissioiiei- of Bcuikiiiq;. James Campbell, Factory Inspector, m, W. Haves Grikk, Ex-Siif>cri)ilcmicul of Public Printing. J. C. Delaney, Siipcri)itcndc)it of Public Grounds and fini/dings. Lewis E. I.eitler, Private Secrclarv to the Governor. A. L. TlLDEN, Deputy Sccrcfary of the Coiniiioiiiveatth. John P. Ei.kin, Deputy Alloniey (.'i'licra/. Frederick F. Schobkr, Chief Clerk, Auditor Genera/' s Department. Benjamin J. Haywood, Cashier of the TirasKiy. "^ John o. Stewart, Deputy Supcnnteiidcnt of Public Lisiruction. h'" ""Wfe^i Henry Hoick, Dcpiitv Siipcriiitcmifiit of J'lihlic /iis/nufioii. m f^. George C. Kelly, C/iuy Clerk, Adjutant Generates Office. ¥ ¥ ¥ Senate ¥ ¥ ¥ Charles Weslev Thomas, President Pro Peiii. of the Senate. Senate — Foirih DisiKicr, 35 CHARLES WESLEY THOMAS, one of Philadelphia's brilliant young legislators, and President Pro Tcni. of the Senate, was born in that city on the 6th of June, i860, being the son of Benjamin Thomas, a leading grocer. After a course in the public schools Mr. Thomas adopted the occupation of his father, and learned the grocery business ; but seeing better opportunities in other lines, he deserted it and entered the general office of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, where he continued until elected to the Legislature. He is at present in the real estate business. Mr. Thomas' interest in politics has always been intense, and in 1884, at the early age of twenty-four, he was elected a member of the House of Representatives by the Republicans of his district ; was re-elected for the sessions of 1887 and 1889. He resigned at the close of the latter to accept the position of private secretary to Thomas \. Cooper, Collector of the Port of Philadelphia, resigning this in turn to care for his duties as a member of the Senate, to which position he was elected in 1890, from the 4th chstrict. An idea of Senator Thomas' unusual popularity mav be gained from the fact that, although opposed by a prominent and influential Democrat, his majority at the election was nearly 8,000 votes. Among other measures introduced by him during his service in the Legislature is the apprv:Driation bill which resulted in the beautifying of the capitol and the erection of a new library and administration building. A tire- less and faithful party worker, a genial, polished gentleman, he is esteemed and respected by all, regardless of party connections. George Handy Smith. Senate — First Districi' 37 GEORGE HANDY SMITH, the genial Senator who enjoys the distinction of liavinc served in the Legislature a longer period than any other member of that body, was born in the 8th ward of the city of Philadel- phia on the 2ist of July, 1836. He is a descendant of an old Scotch family, which came to this country in 1632, settlinf in Maryland, where they aided in establishing the first Presby- terian church built upon American soil. The subject of this sketch early entered the public schools of his native city, and graduated from the Locust Street Grammer School, afterwards learning the trade of silversmith, which he followed until called into public life by his fellow citizens. He first accepted and creditably filled several appointive positions under the mu- nicipal government of Philadelphia, but in 1871 was elected to the House of Representatives by the Republicans of the ist district, being re elected in 1872 and 1873. In 187s he was first elected to the Senate for a one-year term, and since that time has served continuously. For two sessions, 1885 and 1887, he was President J''ro Tc)}i. of that august body. He was also chairman of the com- mittees that had charge of the inauguration of Governors Hartranft and Hoyt, and was a member of the ones that served at both inaugurations of Governor Pattison. He has several times filled the important position of chairman of the Republican joint caucus, directing its proceedings with ability. During his long term of service Senator Smith has been a member and chairman of many important Senate committees, during the last session filling the chair of that on Corporations. He is one of the most popular and best known politicians in the state, and enjoys the confidence and respect of a large constituency. He is a member of the G. A. R., having served in the 9th Regiment Pennsylvania Guard. Elwood Becker. Sena IF. — Second District 39 ELL WOOD BECKER, Senator from the 2d district, composed of the y\, 4t]i. 5th, 6th and iith wards of Phihidelphia, was Ijorn in that city July 20, 1853, and graduated from the senior class of the Park Avenue Grammar School. After leaving school he spent two years clerking in a wholesale notion store, after which he became interested in learning the real estate and conveyancing business, serving an apprenticeship of five years with a prominent real estate agent in Philadelphia. During the centennial year of 1876, when real estate took such an active turn, Mr. Becker started in this line for himself, and has since successfully managed a large and profitable busi- ness. His ability in this line was recognized by his election to the presidency of several real estate corporations. He is also an active member of other Philadelphia corporations, as well as a director in the Merchants' Trust Company of that city. Mr. Becker has always been a Republican, but his first public office was that of Senator in 1891. He was re-elected in November, 1894, and during the following session served on the committees on Appropriations, Education, Insurance, Judicial Apportionment, Legislative Apportionment, Mines and Mining, Municipal Affairs, and was chairman of the Committee on Retrenchment and Reform. ^ ^1?^ ^0^ ■P Francis A. Oshoirx. Senate — Third District. 41 FRANCIS A. OSBOURN, another legislator of American ancestry, was born in Phila- delphia on the ist of March, 1845. He studied under tutors and in private schools until the great rebellion broke out, when, although only a mere boy, he entered the Federal army and served throughout the war. In 1867 he began the study of law, and became a member of the Philadelphia bar two years later, and has since continued practice. Mr. Osbourn has a brilliant war record. Entering the service as a member of Company I, 20th Regiment Indiana Volunteers, he was stationed at Newport News, and while there witnessed the memorable battle between the Monitor and Merrimac, the first ironclad war ships. After consider- able active service, his command was transferred to the Army of the Potomac, and participated in the battles of Seven Pines, Oak Grove, and the seven days' battles before Richmond. It was during the latter that Mr. Osbourn received a ritie bullet in his left arm, wounding him so severely that amputation was necessary. After recovery he re-entered the service as lieu- tenant of the 6th Regiment U. S. C. Infantry, and served gallantly in the campaign of 1864, and until the end of hos- tilities, being breveted captain by President Lincoln. Politically Mr. Osbourn is a Republican, and occupies an eminent position in the party organization in the state. Dur- ing the centennial year he was elected a member of the House of Representatives, and at the session introduced the original municipal reform bill, which a few years later became the new charter of Philadelphia. From 1878 to 1884 he was assistant solicitor of the city, and was also solicitor for the guardians of the poor from 1882 to 1884. He was elected to the Senate from the 3rd district during the latter year, and has twice been re-elected. During the session of 1895 he was chairman of the Committee on Municipal Affairs, and acted also on other important committees. -»*j^l^^ ^w* Charles A. Porter. Senatk — Fifth District. 43 CHARLES A. PORTER, from the 5th Senatorial district, is a native Philadclphian, and for many years has been conspicuous in the pohtics of the Quaker City and of the state generally. He was born on Cherry street, on the 15th of May, 1839, and upon arriving at the proper age became a pupil in the Zane Street Gram- mar School. He adopted the business of his father, that of contracting, and this he has successfully followed, in connec- tion with his political work. At an early age Mr, Porter entered politics, casting his first vote for the immortal Lin- coln, and he has since continued a member of the Republican party. His first political position was that of supervisor of the streets of his native city, in which capacity he acted four years. He was next elected a member of the House of Representatives, filling this position during the years 1872, 1873, and 1874. In 1890, at the resignation of Hon. J. E. Reyburn, Mr. Porter was elected to the Senate, and at the following election was re-elected for a full term. At the session of 1895 he was placed upon committees as follows: Congressional Apportionment, Corporations, Finance, Mu- nicipal Affairs, and Legislative Apportionment, being chair- man of the latter committee. As a party worker Senator Porter is very successful. For more than a score of years he has been a member of the city campaign committee, and was elected its chairman for six years. Among the conventions to which he has been a delegate may be mentioned the national convention of 1888. He is an influential citizen, being a director of the Chestnut Street National Bank, and other corporations, and carefully cares for the welfare of his native city. x^^ Boies Penrose. Senate — Sixth Disirict. 45 BOIES PENROSE was born November i, i860, in Philadelphia, where he has ever since resided. His ancestors have fijj;ured prominently in the history of that city since its foundation, one of them, William Biddle, having been intimately associated with William Penn. R. A. F. Penrose, the father of the subject of this sketch, was a distinguished professor of medicine in the University of Pennsylvania. Boies Penrose received his early education at home, followed by a course at Harvard College, from which institution he graduated in 18S1 with high honors. He at once took up the study of law under such noted lawyers as Hon. Wayne McVeagh and Hon. George Tucker Bispham, and was admitted to practice at the Philadelphia bar at the age of twenty-three. Naturally one possessed of so brilliant a mind and reared amidst such favorable surroundings would advance rapidly, and he now enjoys the distinction of being a member of the well known law firm of Page, Allison & Penrose. At the request of the management of the Johns Hopkins University, Mr. Penrose prepared, with the assistance of his law partner, Mr. Allison, a history of the early city govern- ment of Philadelphia, for the especial use of the university students in historical and political science. He is also the author of several other valuable books of reference. Mr. Penrose early took an active interest in political affairs, being elected by the Republican party in 1884 to rep- resent the 8th ward of Philadelphia in the House of Repre- sentatives, and two years later was elected Senator from the 6th district. On May 9, 1889, he was elected President Jh'o Tevi. of the Senate, and again in January, 1891, was chosen to fill the same office, he having been re-elected to the Senate in 1890 and 1894. Mr. Penrose is the author of numerous good laws, and has served with distinction on many important committees, his excellent record being too well known to recjuire further observation in this short sketch. John C. Gradv. Senate — Seventh District. 47 JOHN C. GRADY, whose face has been a famihar one in the Senate for twenty years, was born October 8, 1847, ^-t Eastport, Maine, but he early removed to Philadelphia, where he still resides. He was educated principally in the public schools, and adopted the profession of book-keeping, acting in that capacity for a large Philadelphia firm. Being an energetic young man, he devoted his spare moments to the study of law, finally taking a course in the University Law School. He was admitted to the Philadelphia bar in October, 1871, and soon established a good practice. The practice of his profession in addition to his legislative duties has since occupied his time. In 1876 the Republicans of the loth district (the loth, 12th, 13th and 14th wards d Philadelphia) elected him Senator, and when he entered the Senate he was the young- est man in that body. He soon gained the confidence and regard of his party leaders, who entrusted him with many important political missions, which he satisfactorily fulfilled. In appreciation of his services the intelligent voters of his district re-elected Mr. Grady in 1880, 1884, 1888, and 1892. For two sessions, those of 1887 '^^^ 1889, he was President Pro Tcui. of the Senate, During the administration of President Garfield he was offered the appointment of Sur- veyor of the Port of Philadelphia, but believing he could better serve the public in the Senate, he declined to accept it. Mr. Grady is one of the most prominent figures in the Senate. He takes an active part in all legislation, and acts as a member of various important committees, being chair- man of that on Finance, a position he has held for a decade. Jacob Crouse. Sknatk — Eighth Disikicr. ^g JACOB GROUSE, one of the Philadelphia Senators, was born in that city on the 14th of February, 1840. He attended the public schools until he reached the age of eleven years, when he was obliged to go to work as errand boy. He entered a large carpet store at the age of thirteen, and by tireless industry and a firm determination to succeed, he mastered the business, and to-day is at the head of one of the largest carpet stores of the Quaker City. By the Republicans of the 8th Senatorial district Mr. Crouse was elected to the Senate in 1874, and served during the sessions of the two following years. In 1880 and 1881 he was a member of the Philadelphia councils, and was a^-ain elected Senator at the death of Hon. H. S. Taylor, in 1889. He was elected for a full term in 1892, and re-elected in 189J. Senator Crouse is active in legislative work, and during his term of service has introduced and championed various important measures. In committee work he has been par- ticularly useful, having been chairman of the Committee on Elections, and a member of those on Agriculture, Corpora- tions, Education. Insurance, Legislative Apportionment, and Railroads. [ksse Matlack Baker. Senate — NiNiii District. 51 JESSE MATLACK BAKER, Senator from the 9th district, Dehiware county, was born of Quaker parents at Parkesburg, Chester county, on the ist of March, 1854. After a course in the pubhc schools he entered the Pennsylvania Military Academy, leaving this institution to become a cadet in the Military Academy at West Point, which he entered in |une, 1871. After two years' service he was honorably discharged, afterward teaching school, in which profession he continued until 1879. He then began the study of law under V. G. Robinson, Esq., and in 1881 was admitted to practice in the courts of Delaware county, and three years later in the Supreme Court of tlie state. From 1882 to 1888 he was district attorney for his county, and in conducting many important trials in this capacity won the reputation of being an unusually able attorney. In 1888 Mr. Baker was first elected to the Legislature by the Republicans, being made a member of the House of Representatives, and in 1890 he was re-elected to the same position. While here he proved himself an energetic legisla- tor, and in 1892 was elected to the Senate. He is a forcible talker and a read)' debater, and is assiduous in the perform- ance of all legislative duties, including those as chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, and as a member of those on Insurance, Judiciary Special, and Mines and Mining. Henry G. Mover. Senaie — Tenth District. co HENRY G. MOYER, of Bucks county, the loth Senatorial district, was born in Hilltown township, that county, August 28. 1848. He was reared upon his father's farm, and attended the common schools of the section, afterwards entering higher institutions of learning, and finally graduating from the Ouaker City Business College, of Philadelphia, with honors, at the age of twenty. For twelve years he was successfully engaged in mercantile life, but when Perkasie became a borouirh, in 1879, Mr. Moyer was elected justice of the peace, which posi- tion he has since held, transacting the business of his office in a manner satisfactory to all. In 1882 he bought a half interest in a local paper, the Central Au'ws, and for a short time con- ducted it in connection with Mahlon Sellers, but at the death of the latter, Mr. S. R. Kramer became interested, and under the firm name of Moyer & Kramer the paper has since been continued. Being an ardent Republican, Mr. Moyer has been active in the politics of his section, and has frequentlv acted as dele- gate to county and state conventions. He secured the nomi- nation for member of the House of Representatives in 1892, but with the rest of the ticket was defeated, after a spirited contest. In 1894 he was elected Senator, and at the succeed- ing session his name was placed upon the following commit- tees : Appropriations, Banks. Insurance, Mines and Mining, and he was chairman of that on Public Buildines. Henry Dickinson Green. Sena IK — Eleventh Disikict. 55 HENRY DICKINSON GREEN, of the iith Senatorial district (I Jerks county), was born at Reading on the 3d ot May, 1857. Me is the son of one of the leading lawyers of that county, and the descendant of a family which has been prominent in the public life of that section since the middle of the last century. Mr. Green completed the public school course of his native city, graduating from the high school in 1872, and a year later entered Yale College. He graduated in 1877, receiving the degree of A. B., and immediately entered the office of his father as a law student. He was admitted to practice before the common courts in 1879, and before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania shortly afterward, since wdiich time he has been engaged in the practice of his profession. Upon the Democratic ticket Mr. Green was elected to the House of Representatives in 1882, and served continu- ously until 1887. One year later he was elected to the Senate, and at the expiration of his term, in 1892, was re-elected. He acted upon the committees on Appropria- tions, Elections, Game and Fisheries, Judiciary General, Judiciary Local, and Municipal Affairs. During the last inauguration of Governor Pattison he was honored by being made chairman of the committee in charge of the arrange- ments. Senator Green is one of Reading's most popular and influential citizens, and has always been prominent in the social and business life of that city. His public career has shown him to be a man of true loyalty to the interests of his constituents, and thoroughly opposed to whatever he believed was contrary to their general welfare. Henry D. Saylor. SiNATE — Twelfth Disikici . 57 HENRY D. SAYLOR was born in the borough of Pottstown, Mont<^omery county. Pa., on the 2 2d day of October, 1857. He received his early training in the pubhc schools of that borough, and graduated at an early age from the high school. The fascination of the law led him to study in the law department of the University of Pennsylvania, graduating from that institution in 1882, being admitted to the Philadelphia bar the same year. After reading law under Thomas J. Ashton, Esq., and F. C. Mitchel, Esq., of Philadelphia, he entered into active prac- tice at the Montgomery county bar. He occupied a prominent position in the municipal cir- cles of Pottstown, serving two terms of three years each, from 1885 to 1891, as a member of the town council. At the expiration of his second term he was elected solicitor, and served three consecutive terms of one year each, from 1891 to 1893. The appreciation of his public services was shown when in 1894 ^^e ^'vas elected to the Senate by the Republi- cans of the 1 2th district. His al)ility as a statesman was readily recognized by the President Pro Tciii. of the Senate, and his name was placed on the following important com- mittees : Accounts, Appropriations, Education, Game and Fisheries, Insurance, Judicial Apportionment, judiciary Gen- eral, Judiciary Local, Railroads, and Vice and Immorality. The courteous and genial manner of the young Senator has won him many friends among prominent officials at the state capital. John Herk Landis. Sf.NATE TniK TKKNI H DlSIkU 1'. 59 JOHN HERR LANDIS, Lancaster county, part of whii-li forms the i3tli Senatorial district, was born on a farm in Manor township, that county, on the 31st of January, 1853. He attended the pubhc schools of the township, and the Millersville State Normal School, after leaving which he engaged in farming and milling until about two years ago. Mr, Landis is a leading citizen of his county, and for a decade was president of the Agricultural and Horticultural Society of Lancaster county, beside acting in an official capacity in the Farmers' Protective Tariff League of Pennsylvania, and as director of the Central National Bank of Columbia, and the Northern National Bank of Lan- caster, and other positions of trust. Mr. Landis early appeared in local politics as an ardent Republican, and in 1877 was elected a delegate to the state convention. The succeeding year he was elected a member of the House of Representatives, and acceptably served in that body until 1883. In January, 1890, he was appointed U. S. Census Supervisor for the 2nd district of Pennsylvania by President Harrison. He next appeared in state politics in 1892, at which time he was elected to the Senate. His previous experience in parliamentary usages, gained as a member of the lower branch of the Legislature, served him in good stead, and he soon rose to an enviable position as a debater and legislator. He is also a very active committee man, during the session of 1895 being upon those on Appropriations, Canals and Inland Navigation, Compare Bills, Education, Legislative Apportionment, Public Health and Sanitation, and Retrenchment and Reform. Senator Landis gives care and attention to all matters brought up for consideration, and ably cares for the interests of his county, where he is extremely popular on account of his social qualities and business ability. Christian C. Kauffman. SeNATK FOURTEENIII Dl^lRlC'l'. 6l CHRISTIAN C. KAUFFMAN was born April 17, KS57, at Columbia, Lancaster county, Pa., and was educated in the public schools of that town and Wil- lingston Seminary, at Easthampton, Mass. He then became a student at law, and after thorough preparation was admitted to the bar in May, 1878. Six years later he was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the state. The practice of his profession has always occupied his attention. Mr. Kauflman is one of Lancaster county's most popular Republicans, and when nominated for the Senate from the 14th district on this ticket in 1894, was easily elected. His name was placed upon Senate committees as follows : Fed- eral Relations, Game and Fisheries, Judiciary General, Judi- ciary Local and Judiciary Special, Military Afiairs, Municipal Affairs, and Constitutional Reform, being chairman of the latter committee. Senator Kaufiman is a man of unusual ability and intelli- gence, and commands the universal respect of his colleagues. Samuel J. M. IMcCarrell. Senate — Fifieenth Distkici'. 63 SAMUEL J. M. McCARRELL, representing the 15th Senatorial district, in whicli the state capitol is located, was born in Buffalo township, Washington county. Pa. When a lad he attended the common schools during the winter months and worked on a farm in summer time. When old enough he went to the neighboring town of Claysville to clerk in his uncle's store. While thus engaged he prepared himself for a course in college, and in i860 entered Washington College, graduating therefrom four years later as first honor man of his class. The following nine months he taught school as assistant principal of the Linsley Institute, at Wheeling, West Virginia. Being an ambitious young man, he spent his spare hours reading law with Mr. McKennan, of Wheeling. In August of 1865 Mr. McCarrell moved to Harrisburg. and completed the study of law with Hon. David Fleming. He was admitted to practice at the Dauphin county bar in November, 1866, and shortly there- after entered into partnership with his preceptor, under the firm name of Fleming & McCarrell. At the death of Mr. Fleming the vast practice was continued by Mr. McCarrell, who to-day enjoys the lucrative results of his earnest labors. As a politician he ranks high, having served his chosen party — Republican — in various ways. For two terms, l)e- tween the years 1881 and 1887, he ably discharged the onerous duties of district attorney for Dauphin county. In 1888 he was a delegate to the Republican National Conven- tion, which nominated General Harrison for President of the United States. He was nominated by acclamation for State Senator, and elected in 1892 by a majority unusually large. During his entire term Mr. McCarrell has figured on the most important committees, and all his speeches have been accorded the deference due to the utterances of a gentleman of highest attainments and renown. Hakkv Gibson Stiles. SkXAII", — SlXlF.KNlH Dl.sTKiCT. 65 HARRY GIBSON STILES, the well and favoral)ly known attorney, now Senator from the T6th distriet (Lehigh county), was born December i6, 1856, at x\llentown. He received a thoroufrh education, first taking a course in the public schools of his native city, graduating from the high school in 1874. He then attended Muhlenberg College for a time, subsequently entering Harvard College, from the law department of which institution he graduated in 1878. The following year he was admitted to the Lehigh county bar, since which time he has given unchvided attention to his profession. In view of his superior legal ability, Mr. Stiles was elected district attorney of his ct)unty, and served in this position from 1890 to 1893. In 1894 he was elected to the Senate upon the Democratic ticket, although supported by all classes of citi- zens. He was a valuable member of the committees on Con- gressional Apportionment, Constitutional Reform, Corpora- tions, Elections, Judiciary General, Judiciary Special, and Vice and Immorality. Senator Stiles is a tireless legislator, and is constantly on the alert, g^uarding; the interests of his constituents. John Peter Shindel Gobin. Senatk — Sfaenteenth Distru"]-. 67 JOHN PETER SHINDEL GOBIN, lawyer, soldier, statesman, was born at Sunbury, Pa., Janu- ary 26, 1837. Here he took a course in the public schools, afterwards entering the office of the Sjinbury ^Imerican, where he learned the printer's trade. He then went to Philadelphia and began publishing the Star of )\uif/i, but being unsuccessful, he returned to his native town and taught school for a time. He studied law with Gen. John K. Clement and M. L. Shindel, Esq., and was admitted to practice law in 1859, and in this profession he has since been actively engaged, except when in the performance of his public duties. At the outbreak of the great rebellion, Mr. Gobin enlisted in Company F, iith Regiment Pennsylvania Vol- unteers, and was commissioned ist lieutenant of that or^ani- zation. He was soon promoted to captain of Company C, 47th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and for a time was judge advocate general of the Department of the South. He was then successively commissioned major, lieutenant colonel and colonel of his regiment, finally becoming brevet brigadier general of U. S. Volunteers, and provost judge of Charles- ton. In 1866 General Gobin received his discharge from the army, and immediately returned to Pennsylvania, settling in Lebanon, where he has ever since been a prominent citizen and leading attorney. He has served in many positions of trust, and has an untarnished reputation for integrity and ability. He was elected to the Senate in 1884, since which date he has served continuously, being President Pro Tcni. of that body during the sessions of 1891 and 1893. General Gobin has been Brigadier General of the 3d Brigade, National Guard of Pennsylvania, since 1885, ^"d is Past Department Commander of the G. A. R. He is also Past Grand Master of the Knights Templar of the United States, and Past Grand Patriarch of the Odd Fellows of the state. Edward H. Lalbach. Skna'ik — Ei(;HTEENrit DisTRici-. 6g EDWARD H. LAUBACH, of the 1 8th Scnatori^il district, was born vSeptcmber i, 1852, in the present town of Northampton, in the county bearing the same name. He is of German descent, the first of the family in this country beinj:;' Christian Laubach, who landed in Philadelphia in 1738. After obtaining a good public school education, Mr. Laubach entered the Allentown Seminary and Military Insti- tute (Muhlenberg College) in 1862, and remained until 1864- In 1867 he became a student in Franklin and Marshall Col- lege, at Lancaster, and until the death of his father, in 1869, he remained in this institution, but at that time was obliged to return to his home and assume control of the parental estate. He manages valuable mercantile and milling inter- ests, and is also connected with various corporations. A fearless Democrat, Mr. Laubach has been of great service to that party, freely using his time and influence in its interest. For years he has ably filled the difficult position of chairman of the county committee, beside being a member of the state committee, and delegate to various conventions. Prior to his election to the Senate, in 1890, he had never held a political position except that of school director. At the session of 1895 he was placed upon the committees on Canals and Inland Navigation, Compare Bills, Congressional Apportionment, Education, Federal Relations, Railroads, and Retrenchment and Reform. William Preston Synder. Senate — Nineteenth District. 71 WILLIAM PRESTON SNYDER, of Cliester county, was born October 7, 185 1, on a farm in East Vincent township, that county. His education was begun in the township schools, followed by a course. at the Millersville State Normal School and at Ursinus College. He taught school in his native townshiji during the winters of 1868 and 1869, preparing himself in the meantime for a course in medicine, which he afterwards took at the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania, graduating from the medical depart- ment thereof in 1873. He at once located in Spring City, Chester county, to practice his profession, and still resides there. In 1886 he was appointed medical examiner for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. In 1883 he was appointed postmaster of the town, and in 1887 was elected prothonotary of the county, serving in that capacity until January 4, 1891. In politics, Mr. Snyder has always been a prominent Republican, and in 1890 was elected chairman of the Repub- lican county committee, which office he resigned shortly afterwards to accept the nomination for Representative to the House from Chester county. He also served his party in 1878 as a delegate to the convention which nominated Governor Hoyt, and again in 1882 helped to nominate Gen- eral Beaver for governor. After serving a term in the House of Representatives. Mr. Snyder was elected to a seat in the Senate in 1892, where he was placed by the President Pro l\iu. upon the following standing committees : Appropriations, Congres- sional Apportionment, Insurance, New Counties and County Seats, Railroads, and Public Health and Sanitation, being chairman of the last named committee. km> James C. \'aughan. SicNATE — Twentieth District. 73 JAMES C. VAUGHAN, Senator from the 20th district, com}>risin<:( parts of Lacka- wanna and Luzerne counties, was born July 28, 1860, in the city of Scranton, Lackawanna county. Pa. He took a com- plete course in the city public schools, graduating from the Scranton High School in 1877. After leaving school he pre- pared himself for teaching, and in 1878 secured a position in the schools of the city, continuing in that profession for fifteen years. While still engaged in teaching he utilized his spare time in reading law in the office of Hon. Louis A. Watres, and was admitted to the bar of Lackawanna county in 1892. He has already built up for himself a practice of no mean propor- tions. He also enjoys the distinction of being captain of that noted independent military organization, the " Phil Sheridan Rifles. " Senator Vaughan has never aspired to office of a politi- cal nature, the only such office he had ever held before being sent to the Senate being that of register of voters in his own ward. After being nominated by the Republicans in 1894 for the Senate, he was easily elected, and during the session of 1895 served with credit upon the committees on Accounts, Congressional Apportionment, Constitutional Reform, Edu- cation, Finance, Judiciary General, Judiciary Special, Legis- lative Apportionment, and Public Printing. Clarenck W. Kline. Senatk — Twenty-First Disirict. 75 CLARENCE W. KLINE, of Luzerne county, was born October 25, 1852, in Columbia county, Pa., but spent his boyhood in Lancaster county, where his education was begun in the pubhc schools. When but fourteen years of age he became a teacher in one of the township schools of his native county, and worked on a farm between sessions. He continued teaching for a number of years, and being fond of learning, determined to read law. In January of 1877 he was admitted to the Luzerne county bar, and at once opened a law office at Hazleton, where he has since established a lucrative practice. As a politician he has served the Republican party in many capacities. He was a delegate to the Republican state convention of 1876 and 1880, and has often been found on local committees. As an evidence of Mr. Kline's aggressive public spirit, it may be mentioned here that he served as a member of the Hazelton school board ; also was in the city councils, and is at present the trust ofhcer and a director in the Markle Banking and Trust Company, as well as a director in the Edison Elec- tric Illuminating Company, beside being a director in three electric railways at Hazelton and in the vicinity ; also, various other enterprises claim his attention in connection with his active law practice. In 1892 he was elected to the Senate, and during the session of 1895 ^^'i^ ^ member of the following committees : Compare Bills, Judiciary General, Juchciary Local, Legislative Apportionment, Public Buildings, and Pul)Iic Health and Sanitation. Lafayette Rowland. Senaik — Tweniv-Seconm) Disirict. 77 LAFAYETTE ROWLAND, the Democratic Senator representing the 2 2d district, com- posed of Monroe, Carbon and Pike counties, was born in Lackawaxen township, the latter county, on tlie i6th of January, 1837. His father was a farmer, and after a course in the pubhc schools the subject of this sketch adopted the same calling, which has been his principal occupation ever since. Among the offices to which Mr. Rowland has been elected may be mentioned that of treasurer of Pike county, which position he filled during the years 1874 and 1875, and member of the House of Representatives during the session of 1889. He was elected Senator in 1894, and at the fol- lowing session was a member of the committees on Accounts, Agriculture, Education, Game and Fisheries, Library, and Public Health and Sanitation. He is an efficient committee man and a valuable all-round member of the Legislature. ''^ ^ Benjamin B. Mitchell. Senate — Twentv-Third Districi-. yg BENJAMIN B. MITCHELL, the Senator from the 23d district, is of Scotch-Irish blood, and was born in Tioga county, January 14, 1839. He was born on a farm, and educated in the common schools of his county, later becoming a student in the Lewisburg University, and also in Bryant Sc Stratton's Business College, at Buffalo, N. Y. When he became of age he established a drug and book store at Troy, Bradford county, and by his push and business ability soon established a good business. At the beginning of the rebellion he deserted his business, and helped recruit the first cavalry company in the county, receiv- ing the commission of ist lieutenant of the organization, which became a part of the iith Pennsylvania Cavalry. The following year the young lieutenant was promoted to captain, and commanded his company until 1864, when he left the service on account of impaired health. Prior to his resignation he was offered a commission as major, but de- clined it. Returning to his adopted town, he soon regained his health, and again took charge of his business. In the public life of his section Mr. Mitchell has been a prominent figure for years. He has been justice of the peace, clerk of the borough council, member of council, and member of the board of education in his town. From 1882 to 1884 he was a member of the House of Representa- tives, and in 1892 was elected to the Senate. Senator Mitchell is a man of fine business qualities. In addition to his mercantne interests, he is a member of the banking firm of Pomeroy & Mitchell, and also occupies an official position in a well-known land and cattle company. J. Henry Cochran. SkNATK — TWKNIV-FOURTH DISTRICT. 8l J. HENRY COCHRAN, of Williamsport, Lycoming county, was born January 15, 1845, in New Brunswick. Shortly thereafter the family re- moved to Calais, Maine, where the subject of this sketch received his education in the common schools, removing to this state at the age of eighteen. He soon embarked in the lumber business, which he is still connected with. He is also interested in banking, being a member of the banking firm of Cochran, Payne & McCormick, and is connected with other business and industrial enterprises. Mr. Cochran embraced the principles of the Democratic party, and is a prominent hgure in the state organization. He was elected State Senator in 1894, and at the session of 1895 acted upon various committees ; viz., Appropriations, Corporations, Finance, Judicial Apportionment, Legislative Apportionment, Municipal Affairs, Railroads, and New Coun- ties and County Seats. Senator Cochran is a man of broad mind and progressive ideas, and is a fit representative of an intelligent population. M^' Anthony F. Bannon. Senate — Twkntv-Fifim Disirict. 83 ANTHONY F. BANNON, Senator from the 25th Senatorial district, comprising the counties of Tioga, Potter and McKean, was born in Tioga county, in the town of Blossburg, on the 13th of October, 1847. When but a lad of twelve he found employment in the coal mines near his home, and spent his evenings at night school. He worked thus for ten years, when he became interested in the grocery business. Shortly after he secured possession of some valuable oil property, and disposed of his coal interests that he might give his full time to the new venture of producing oil, which is his present occupation. Senator Bannon has always been a strong Republican, and has ever stood ready to aid the party when called upon. In 1880 he was elected coronor of McKean county, and four years later was made sheriff of the same. In 1889 he was appointed reading clerk of the Senate, and was made journal clerk during the session of 1891, but in 1893 he was privileged to occupy a seat as a member of that body, having been elected the previous year. During the session of 1895 he was appointed chairman of the Committee on Accounts ; also, a member of the following committees : Appropriations, Con- stitutional Reform, Mines and Mining, and Public Printing. ^•• \ Edmund B. Hardenbergh. Sknaik — TwEN rv-Sixi'H Disirici'. 85 EDMUND E. HARDENBERGH, representing the 26th district — Susquehanna and Wayne counties — in the Senate, was born July 31, 1846, at Wilson- ville, Wayne county, Pa., and was educated in the pubhc schools of Hawley, to which town his parents had removed when he was but a child of one year. At the age of ten he entered the service of the Pennsylvania Coal Company as a slate picker, remaining in their employ for nine years, when he secured a situation as brakeman on the Hawley branch of the New York, Lake Erie and Western railroad. Subse- quentl}' he succeeded to the position of baggage man at Honesdale. In February, 1870, he was promoted to the place of conductor on the branch passenger train, which position he retains at the present time, having won a host of friends by his accommodating and courteous manner in the performance of his duties. Mr. Hardenbergh is one of the most popular and influen- tial young Republicans in northeastern Pennsylvania. He was elected a member of the House of Representatives in 1884 by over 300 majority. His efficiency and faithfulness in striving to secure legislation in the interest of his constituents were rewarded by his renomination and re-election by a majority of more than double that of his previous election. He was chairman of the Republican county committee for the years 1891 and 1S92, and in 1894 he was elected Senator. During his various terms in the Legislature he has introduced many bills designed to benefit the " granger " element. In social life Mr. Hardenbergh has won many friends. He is a member of the Exchange Club, and of the orders of Masons, Red Men, Knights of Honor, Royal Arcanum, Con- ductors' Brotherhood, and other societies. William Hood Hackenberg, Senate — Twenty-Seventh Disikict. 87 WILLIAM HOOD HACKENBERG, the popular young Republican leader from the 27th district (Union. Snyder and Northumberland counties), was born May 14, 1859, at White Pigeon, Mich. One year later his parents removed to Milton, Pa., which has since been the family residence. After a course in the public schools, Mr. Hacken- berg learned the printer's trade, but soon abandoned it to take up the study of la\v, being admitted to the Northumberland county bar in February. 1881. A year prior to this he was appointed justice of the peace to fill a vacancy, and in 1881 he was elected to this office, serving until 1884, at which time he resigned to accept the position of chief burgess. In 1885 he was again elected to the latter office. At the state conventions of 1S86 and 1890 Mr. Hacken- berg capably represented his county, and took an active part in the proceedings. In 1892 he was elected Senator, receiving a very flattering vote. At the beginning of the session of 1895 he was made chairman of the Library Committee, and member of the committees on Compare Bills, Judicial Appor- tionment, Judiciary General, Judiciary Local, and New Counties and County Seats. Senator Hackenburg is one of the most prominent of the younger attorneys of the central part of the state. As a party worker he is invaluable, and he occupies a place among the foremost of our ler^ Theodore McAlister. House of Representatives — Adams Couniy. 139 THEODORE McALISTER is the son of a farmer, and was born on the 5th of Febru- ary, 1842, near Gettysburg, Adams county. Pa. He grew to young manhood on his father's farm, meanwhile obtain- ing his education in tlie pubhc schools. Mr. McAlister was barely nineteen when the rebellion broke out, but he immediately enlisted in the ist Battalion, Maryland Cavalry, Company C, and with this command saw active service for four years ; first, as private, and later as corporal, sergeant and color bearer. On May 15, 1864, he received a wound in the head at New Market, Virginia, and was taken prisoner. For seven months he was confined in the prison pen at Andersonville. After the war he spent a short time in St. Louis and Jefferson City, Mo., as well as two years in Montana and Wyoming. In October, 1868, he returned to his native county and again engaged in farming, his present occupation. Mr. McAlister is a member and past commander of Post Q, G. A. R., Department of Pennsylvania. He is a thorough Republican, and takes an active interest in politics. He has filled nearly all the township ofhces, and in 1886 was honored by being nominated to the Senate from the 32nd district. In 1894 he was nominated and elected a member of the House of Representatives, his colleague being a Democrat. Mr. McAlister served upon a number of important com- mittees. He was a hard-working member, and never failed, no matter how great the pressure, to use his influence and cast his vote in the interest of the masses of the people of the state. Charles H. Dittera. House of Rkpresentativks — Adams Countv. 141 CHARLES H. DUTTERA, the Democrat who, witli a Repubhcan colleague, cares for the interest of Adams county in the House, was born July 9, 1859, in Germany township, that county, and was educated in the common schools. His lather was a prosperous tanner, and under his instructions Charles learned that trade. At the age of twenty he left his father's employ, engaging in the business for himself. After a tew years he purchased a farm and stone quarry, and conducted the same in connection with his tannery business, which he still retained, for a period of twelve years. During this time he accepted the contract for and constructed the pikes of the borough of Littlestown, and several miles of the Littlestown and Hanover turnpike. In 1891 he disposed of his tannery interests, and devoted his energies to real estate, laying out lots and erecting houses near his own residence. At present he conducts an extensive coal business. Mr. Duttera has often filled positions of public trust in his county, and when nominated in 1894 was easily elected a member of the House, acting during the session as a member on the committees on Elections, Manufactures, and Municipal Corporations. He is justly popular in his county, whose interests he has thoroufdilv at heart. Charles A. Miehlhroxner. House of Representatives — Allegheny County. 143 CHARLES A. MUEHLBRONNER, who was first elected to the House from the ist Legislative district of Allegheny county in 1890, is a native of Phila- delphia, in which city he was born May 10, 1856. When he was quite young his father removed with his family to Lagrange, Ohio. From there his father enlisted as a cavalry- man, and passed through the war, after which he took his family to Allegheny City and engaged in the milk business, the subject of this sketch as a boy delivering milk for some time. When he thought he had outgrown this business, the young man entered a grocery store as a clerk, having mean- while gained his education in the public schools. Having a taste for business, he a few years later started for himself as a dealer in produce. Entering politics, he was appointed tax collector, and later became a member of the Board of Comp- trollers and of the Common and Select Councils. While a member of the last-named body, in 1890, he was elected to the House as a Republican, whereupon lie resigned from councils, having served but half his term. In 1892, and again in 1894, he was re-elected to the House. He has done excellent service in the House, especially in committee work. Mr. Muehlbronner is an active business man, and is manager ot the Iron City Produce Company, of Pittsburgh. He is regarded as possessing marked abilities as a business man. He is also an active fraternity man, being a member of the Masonic Order, Knights of Pythias, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and of the Young Men's Reiniblican Tarifi Club of Pittsburgh, and is hiohly rcizardcd in all these oroanizations. ;■ Oliver Pp:krv Scaife, Jr. House of Represkntatives — Allegheny Countv. 145 OLIVER PERRY SCAIFE, JR., tlie gentleman who, with a colleague, r(;presents the ist dis- trict of Allegheny county, was born on the 15th of |uly, 1869, in Allegheny City. Pa. His education was very thorough, beginning in the common schools, continuing at the Western University of Pennsylvania, and finishing at Yale University. He graduated from the law department of the latter with the class of '89. He immediately located at Pittsburgh, and com- menced the practice of his profession, and has built up a fine practice. He was elected to the General Assembly u})on the Republican ticket in 1894, a well deserved honor. The com- mittees on Federal Relations, Compare Bills, Judiciary General, and Municipal Corporations were those upon which his name was placed, and the duties resting upon him as a member of the committees were carefully performed. Mr. Scaife is a polished gentleman, and whether in com- mittee meetings or upon the fioor of the House, he pays strict attention to the weltare of his constituents. William '[\ M \ksiiall. House of Representativks — Allegheny County. 147 WILLIAM T. MARSHALL, who shares with a colleague the honor of representing the 2nd district of Allegheny county in the House, is a native of Alle- gheny City, and was born February 13, 1858. He is of Eng- lish parentage, father and mother both coming to America when young. The young man got his education in the com- mon schools, and in the Western University of Pennsylvania. After reading law with Hon. 'Jhomas M. Bayne, he was admitted to the Allegheny county bar in 1880. From 1881 until Cleveland became President, in 1885, he was deputy collector of customs at Pittsburgh. He is now connected with the People's Natural Gas Company, ot Pittsburgh. Mr. ?^Iarshall was the first man to represent in the House the remodeled 2nd Legislative district of Allegheny count)-, having been chosen to that office in 1888. In 1890 he was re- elected, and again in 1892 and 1894 he won the endorsement of a re-election. In all sessions Mr. Marshall was a member of important committees, his work being characterized by ability, industrv, energy and thoroughness. During the session ot 1893 he introdued, among other important measures a bill pro- viding a general mining law for the bitummous coal region, and a bill to repeal the law prohibiting the consolidation (;f competing pipe lines. Mr. Marshall has an enviable record as a legislator, and stands high among his fellow law-makers. William |ohn McDonald. House of Rf.presentatives — Ali,k(;heny County. 149 WILLIAM JOHN McDONALD, one of the youof^est members of the House from Ane<:^heny county, is a native of that county. He was born Decemljer 28. 1858. in Allef^heny City, where his father was a leadin<^ contractor and builder. He was also one of the original Republicans, and was a member of Governor Pollock's staff in 1858, with the rank of lieutenant. William J. McDonald obtained his education in the public schools of Allegheny City, hnishing with a ccjurse in Duff's Business and Commercial College, graduating in 1876. In 1877 he entered the office of the prothonotary of the count}', to serve in a subordinate capacity. So well did he perform the duties assigned him that the following year he was made docket clerk of the Court of Common Pleas No. 1. the duties of which he performed for ten 3ears, during this time reading law, and he became a member of the bar in 1883. He is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Asso- ciation. As a member of Councils of the city of Allegheny from 1887 to 1890. inclusive, Mr. McDonald gained an expe- rience in legislative practice which was useful to him when he entered on a larger sphere as a member of the House. Before this honor came to him, however, he served as assist- ant United States attorney, by appointment of President Harrison, in 1890. In the same year he represented his district in the state convention, and in 1892 was elected to the House, being accorded a re-election in 1894. In the session of 1895 he was a member of the committees on Congressional Apportionment. Elections. Railroads, Vice and Immorality, and Ways and Means. Mr. McDonald is a secret society man. He belongs to McKinley Lodge, No. 318, A. Y. M. ; Pittsburgh Com- mandery, No. i. Knights Templar; Pittsburgh Consistory, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and Junior Order United American Mechanics. MrcHAEL B. Lemon. House of Representatives — Allegheny County. 151 MICHAEL B. LEMON, who represented Allegheny county in the House during five terms, a pulmonary affection making him a victim during the session of 1895, was born in Westmoreland county in June, 1844. After getting his education in the public and private schools, he enlisted in the 155th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, an organization which did admirable v.ork in the held. After arduous service, the subject of this sketch was wounded in the Wilderness in 1864, by reason of which he was discharged from the army, with a record for gallant con- duct of which he was justly proud. Mr. Lemon was very popular among Grand x\rmy men, he having been a very active member of that organization, as well as ot the Union Veteran Legion. He served two terms on the Soldiers' Orphan School Commission, and was president of the South Side school board, 2d ward, Pittsburgh, for four consecu- tive terms. He was also a delegate to Republican state conventions. He was a traveling salesman by occupation, his geniality, energy and abilit)- having given him great success in that business. As a legislator Mr. Lemon was characlerized by ability, energy, industry and courtesy. He introduced a large num- ber of bills during his career as a member of the House, and was very active and efiective in coiiimittee work. During the session of 1S95 Mr. Lemon was incapacitated by a pulmonary affection, which resulted in his death April 29. He was sincerely mourned by man\' friends in the Leg- islature and at his home, the highest respect and esteem havinfj been entertained for him \)\ all who knew him. Akchikald Mackrell. House of Representatives — Alle(;henv Countn'. 153 ARCHIBALD MACKRELL, who shared with Michael B. Lemon, deceased, the lionor of representing the 3rd district of Allegheny county in the House of Representatives, was born in Pittsburf^h on August 26, 1858. He obtained what education the public schools of that city afforded, after which he fitted himself for the l^attle of life by learning the art of steel hammering, which occupation he has followed ever since he began it, being emplo3'ed at the Labella Steel Works, in Alleghen}' City. Mr. Mackrell was comparatively a novice in politics when he became a candidate for the House, but the fates were with him, for he obtained the nomination without opposition, and was elected as a Republican in 1S92 b)' a large majorit_v. His course m the House was such as to gain lor him many friends, and to command the respect of all, political friend and ojiponent alike, and to win for him the endorsement of a re-election. He was assigned to the committees on Corporations, City Passenger Railways, Education, and Printing, in the session of 1893, his service in connection therewith being character- ized by close attention and careful, intelligent consideration. He introduced a number ot bills, chief among them being one to enlarge the jurisdiction of justices of the peace, bv author- izing them to charge a fee tor the filing and copying of claim deeds. In the session of 1895 ^^^ did service on the same committees as during the j'jrevious session. <)HN KKAKNS. HousR OF Representa'iivks — Alf-echenv County. 155 JOHN KEARNS, one of the twenty-nine Democrats in the House during the session of 1895, ^^id also one of the youngest members of the body, was born May 10, 1856. Like most of his colleagues, he received his education in the public schools. On leaving school he became an apprentice as an iron worker, and for a score of years or more he has been engaged in this trade. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 890, and in 1892 and 1894 was re-elected without opposition, at the three sessions being the only Democrat Representative in that body from Allegheny county. As a legislator Mr. Kearns is a man of sound judgment, well defined views, and admirable business habits. He is a worker rather than a talker, yet when occasion calls he is capable of making remarkably clear, logical, convincing statements. Since being in the House he has given close attention to the needs of the workingman in the way of legislation, one result being the passage, almost without opposition, of his bill to protect w^orkingmen against the evils involved in the too free use of what has been called " Pinkertonism." He has also arrayed himself against oleo- margarine, and does not despair of finally securing the passage of a bill prohibiting the manufacture and sale of that article. In the session of 1895 ^^^- Kearns served on the com- mittees on Railroads, Public Buildings, Municipal Corpora- tions, and City Passenger Railways. ICm.mktt 1-^meks()X Cotton. Housi: oi Kki'rkskx TATivKs — ALl.l■.(;IlK^■^• County. 157 EMMETT EMERSON COTTON, who is one of the four Representatives from thc> 5th district of Allegheny county, is a native of West Brownsville, Washing- ton county, where he was born April 4, ICS54. His father, a Virginian, settled in Pennsylvania in 1S03. The son received his education in the pul)lic schools and troin ])rivate tutors. His tastes and inclinations led him to choose the legal profes- sion, and he entered on the study of law with Messrs. Moreland & Kerr, on June 12, 1877, and was admitted to l^ractice before the courts of Allegheny county. His ability and diligence soon won tor him an active practice and the respect and esteem of his fellow members of the bar. He is now the senior member of the firm of Cotton & Holman. Mr. Cotton was in 1883, 1S84 and 1885 the counsel for che guardians of the poor of Pittsburgh. In 1S87 he was the candidate on the Greenback Labor ticket for assistant district attorney of Allegheny countv, and, although defeated, his popularity was demonstrated by the fact that he carried the strong Republican Senatorial district in which he makes his home. In 1881 he presided over the convention of the Green- back party which nominated Thomas A. Armstrong, of Pitts- burgh, for governor of Pennsylvania. In 1884 he stumped West Virginia for Blaine for president, in that campaign demonstrating his power as a public speaker. He was first elected to the House as a Republican in 1890, and soon took high rank as a debater and legislator. He is especially strong in the discussion of legislation involving legal questions, and is considered especially keen, logical and conclusive in debate. He was re-elected in 1892, and again in 1894, the session of 1895 constituting his third term in the House. During his service in that body, Mr. Cotton was a member of leading committees, and his wcjrk there, as elsewhere, was characterized b\- ability and singleness of purpose. David England Weaver. House ov Representatives^ — Aelegheny County. 159 DAVID ENGLAND WEAVER, who, with tliree colleagues, represents the 5th district of Alle- gheny county, is a native of Ohio. He was born on the 9th of December, 1848, in Steubenville, Jefferson county, and in the schools of that city he studied until he reached the age of thirteen years. For a short time thereafter he was employed upon a farm, but he decided to become a machinist, and thereupon entered the Steubenville and Indiana railroad shops. Two years later he became connected with the shops of the company at Dennison, Ohio. In 1866 he again made a change, this time entering the employ of the Pittsburgh Loco- motive Works, at Manchester. After two years, work here he entered the American Iron Works, and served as a machinist and roll-turner until April, 1874. At this time he was appointed upon the United States revenue service, filling a position as storekeeper, and in this capacity acted until deposed in 1886, under the administration of President Cleve- land. He then returned to his accustomed occupation. Mr. Weaver has always manifested a deep concern in the welfare of the Republican party, and on this ticket was returned to public life in 1888, being elected a member of the House of Representatives in that year. The highest endorse- ment of his course during the session that the people could give him was his re-election, and this has been accorded him at every election since. In connection with his duties as a legislator, he has filled the position of state clerk in the Alle- gheny County Commissioners' office. During the sessions he has actively served on committees, during the session of 1895 being upon the following : Railroads, Vice and Immorality, Citv Passenger Railways, and Compare Bills. \VlLLIA-\I M. CrL'iERTSON. House of Represf.ntaiivf.s — Aij.fchknv County. i6i WILLIAM M. CULBERTSON, who, with three others, represents the 5th district of Alle- gheny county, was born in Westmoreland county in 1856. Shortly thereafter his parents removed to Pittsburgh, which city has since been his home. His early education was received in the public schools. He attended the Western University later, leaving that institution in 1875. A clerkship in a bookstore occupied his attention for several years, but he left this work to take a course of elocution in the National School of Elocution, in Philadelphia, givmg instruction in that branch of learning for several years. Later he was entered as a law student with the firm of Moreland & Kerr, of Pittsburgh, but finally gave up the study of the law, and is now engaged in the real estate business and in conveyancing. After seven years' experience as a member of the Common Council of the Smoky City, Mr. Culbertson's friends, in 1890, brought him forward as a Republican candidate for the House of Representatives, his good service in that body winning for him a renomination and re-election in both 1892 and 1894. While not a debater, Mr. Culbertson is a wise, careful, conscientious, painstaking legislator, and has introduced and pushed to enactment some beneficial legislation. He has served on important committees, and his career in the House is a matter of satisfaction to his many friends. George L. McFarlane. House of Reprkskx ia i ivi s — Am,eghk.n\ Couniv. 163 GEORGE L. McFARLANE was born at Irwin Station, on tlie Pennsylvania Railroad, in Westmoreland county, Pa., on the 22nd of November, 1850. After attendinjj; the public schools lie entered tlie Western University, at Pittsburgh, and later Washington and Jefiferson College. At the age of twenty he made the "Smoky City" his home, and since that time has resided there. He engaged in the wholesale lumber business for several years, and was made secretary of the Pittsburgh Traction Company at the time of its organization. This position he filled with honor to himself for five or more years, then entered the stock and bond business. He is successfully engaged in this oc- cupation at present. The Republican party has always received the support of Mr. McFarlane, and as he is a prominent citizen of the 5th district of Allegheny county, he was placed upon this ticket as a candidate for the House of Representatives for the session of 1895. He was easily elected, and his name placed upon the important committees on Centennial Affairs, City Passenger Railways, Iron and Coal, and Municipal Cor- porations. This is the first time Mr. McFarlane has been honored politically, but as the people of his district recognize his ability and fidelity, it will doubtless not be the last. James McBcrnev Robb. House of Representativks — Allegheny Coun'iy. 165 JAMES McBURNEY ROBB was born in North Fayette township, AHegheny county, July 2, 1847. He studied in the common schools and under a private tutor, and then successfully filled the position of teacher in the schools of Washington county for two terms. Mr. Robb has held numerous political positions, both elective and appointive, and in these positions has served the public well. He was a clerk in the office of the county treasurer and also the county commissioners of Allegheny county, and for one year was night warden in the jail of the same county. In 1 89 1 he was elected justice of the peace m North Fayette township, and as he demonstrated his al)ility to satisfactorily fill this position he was elected for a term of five years in the following year. Oakdale borough was formed out of North Fayette township, and it is here that Mr. Robb has his office. In 1878 he accepted the position of assistant postmaster of the House of Representatives, and was clerk to the Presi- dent J^ro Tcni. in the session ot 1893. The knowledge of legislative methods thus gained served him in good stead when elected a member of the House in 1894 fi'oni the 6th district of Allegheny county. He acted upon standing committees as follows : Education, Legislative Apportion- ment, Railroads, and Iron and Coal. Politically Mr. Robb is a Republican, but his supporters are to be found among the intelligent voters of all parties. Matthew M. Wilson. House of Representatives — Ai.ekoheny County. 167 MATTHEW M. WILSON, who for two sessions Ikis represented the 6th district of AUegheny cjuntv, was born June 8, 1831, in Ehzabeth town- ship, that county. He is ot Scotch -Irisli extraction. The family has resided in that section tor over a century, his ancestors havin<;' moved to what is now Allegheny county in 1784. Mr. Wilson's education was obtained in the common schools, which he attended as much as possible while working on his father's farm. In August, 1S62, he enlisted as a private in Company D, 14th Regiment Pennsylvania Cavalry, but received the commission of second lieutenant. With his command he was engaged in active service for two years, taking part in the campaigns of Sheridan, Averill and Hunter. He was then detailed as military inspector of cavalry and artillery horses for the depot of West Virginia, in which capacity he served until the government ceased to purchase. On July 31, 1865, he was mustered out of service at Fort Leavenworth, having the rank of captain. He then returned to his home and engaged in farming and milling, being thus occupied until 1887, since which time he has been in the livery business, with headquarters at Homestead, Pa. He is a member of Camp No. i, U. V. L., at Pittsburgh, and also of Post 207, G. A. R., at Homestead. Captain Wilson is one of the leading citizens of his town, and has acted as school director, township assessor and burgess. In 1892 he was first elected to the Legislature on the Repul)lican ticket, receiving the highest vote polled in the district. In 1894 he was re-elected, and during the session sustained the reputation already made as being an active legislator. He was upon the following committees : Pensions and Gratuities (chairman), Mines and Mining, Legislative Apportionment, Counties and Townships, and Centennial Affairs. Joseph T. Richp:v. House of Represeniatives — Alle(;henv County. 169 JOSEPH T. RICHEY was born in Economy township, Beaver county, Pa., Novem- ber 22, 1844. His grandfather was one of the patriots of the Revolutionary period, while his father was one of the founders of the Republican party, in Lafayette Hall, Pitts- burgh. When quite young, Joseph removed with his parents to Allegheny county, where he worked on a farm in summer and attended the schools in winter. After receivinir a o common school education, he studied carpentry and engi- neering. In 1869 he assumed charge of the repairs to Dix- mont Hospital, and in 1874 he was appointed engineer of gas and water works at the same institution. This position he held for fourteen years. In 1874 he became postmaster of Dixmont, holding this office until 1882. Since that time he has held numerous public offices ; has been president of the school board of Kilbuck township for fifteen years ; director of the poor of Allegheny county since 1886, being re-elected to this position from time to time. In 1882 Mr. Richey was appointed deputy sherift by William McCallin, which position he held for a number of years. He was elected to the Legislature in the fall of 1892 as a Republican member from the 7th district of Allegheny county. He filled his first term with credit, having the hearty approval of his constituents. This fact was demonstrated at the last election, when he was re-elected by an increased majority. Mr. Richey at the session of 1895 acted as a member of the following committees : Agricul- ture, Counties and Townships, Education, and Library. Samuel Wallace. House of Reprksentaiives — Ai,le(;iikn\- County. 171 SAMUEL WALLACE, like a number of the members of the present Legislature, is of Scotch-Irish parentage. His father settled in 1798 in that part of Pine township which is now McCandless town- ship, being one of tlie pioneer settlers oi Allegheny county. Here Samuel was l)orn May 31, 1839. His parents lived to a ripe old age, his father being eighty-seven at the time of his death, while his mother was ninety-one. His education was received in the various public schools of the vicinity. At the breakinfT out of the rebellion Mr. Wallace enlisted on April 24, 1861, in Company G. 14th Regiment Indiana Volunteers, he being in that state at that time, and later re-enlisted in the 4th Regiment Pennsylvania Cavalry, serv- ing with this organization until the close of the war. As may be expected, since the organization of the Grand Army of the Republic he has been actively mterested in it, and has the honor of being a charter member and past commander of Gen. A. A. Humphreys Post, No. 545. Mr. Wallace served as transcribmg clerk in the House session of 1873, and was clerk to the President /^;v Tein.oi the Senate during the session of 1877. Until 1880 he was interested in farming, but his attention has since been given to the oil and natural gas and insurance business. For some time Mr. Wallace faithfully served on the school board of Millvale borough. In 1892 he was elected to the House of Representatives by the Republicans of the 7th dis- trict of Allegheny county, and his services during the session resulted in his re-election for the session of 1895. During the latter he served on the committees on City Passenger Rail- ways, Compare Bills, Constitutional Reform, and \'ice and Immoralitv. Thomas I'li.r.Ki » ik. House of Representatives — Allegheny County. 173 THOMAS TILBROOK, of McKeesport. was born 1,1 Alle^hcMiy county, Pa,, on the 9th of June, ICS39. His education was furnished by the public schools of Westmoreland county, which for some years he attended. All of his early life was spent in the quiet vocation of farming. In 1862 he entered the Federal army, enlisting in the 136th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. With this organization he engaged in numerous battles, prominent among which may be mentioned Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Politically Representative Tilbrook is a Republican, but he enjoys the confidence of the public generally, \vhich is evidenced by the frequency with which they have placed him in positions of public trust. In 1881 he was elected justice of the peace, and two years later became chief burgess of the borough of McKeesport, being re-elected in 1884. In 1890 he was again placed in this position, and during his administration the borough was incorporated as a city of the third class, and Mr. Tilbrook had the honor of becoming its first mayor, being elected for the full term of three years in February, 1891. In November, 1894, ^^^ ^^^^ further honored, being elected to a seat in the House of Repre- sentatives. As a part of his duties as a member of this body, he acted upon the committees on Education, Elections, Military, and Mines and Mining. He gave close attention to the important measures discussed, and was not slow to point out defects or suggest any necessary modifications or amendments. P^RANK Mast. House of Representatives — Armsirokg County. 175 FRANK MAST was born March 2, 1S55, in Clarion county, Pa, He is descended from German ancestry, his great grandfather — John F. Mast — being born in Germany in 1750. When quite a young man he, with two of his brothers, decided to emigrate to the new world, and coming to America they located in Bucks county. Pa. He afterwards removed to Northampton county, where was born the grandfather of Frank — Jacob Mast — in 1798. Here he lived until he reached the age of thirty-five, when he removed to Clarion county, where he spent the remainder of his life, dying in 1877 at the ripe old age of seventy-nine years. Isaac, the father of Frank, was born in Northampton county, and is yet living. In 1S59 he removed to Armstrong county, and engaged in blacksmithing. Here Frank received his education in the common schools. His early manhood was occupied in mining and railroading. At the age of twenty-five he went into business for himself as a merchant, and is still thus engaged in the village of Rimer, Armstrong county. Mr. Mast is an active Republican and a faithful servant of the people. He was three times a member of the Repub- lican county committee, and served as a delegate to the state convention in 1888. He was also auditor of his town- ship, and a member of the election board. He was elected to the Legislature in 1891 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of J. M. McKee, At the following election he was re-elected by a majority considerably exceeding 600. At the election of 1894 he was again re-elected, and served on the committees on Agriculture, Elections, Mines and Mining. and Public Health and Sanitation. Samuel Bruce Cochrane. House ok Rkprksentaiives — AKMsrR()N(; Countv. 177 SAMUEL BRUCE COCHRANE was born on January 17. iS()0. near Mosgrove, Armstrong countv. Pa. He was l)rought up on a farm, engaging in agricultural pursuits while not at school. His early education was obtained in the public schools of his neighborhood and in the academ\- at Dayton. His thirst for knowledge led him to make every eflort to obtain a more complete edu- cation, and after teaching in the public schools long enough to ol)tain the necessary funds, he took a course in the normal school at Edinboro, and Central College, Indiana. He made a specialty of surveying and civil engineering, and spent one vear as county surveyor in 1883, but again took up educa- tional work, at which he has labored the greater part of his lite, first as pupil, later as teacher^ and finall}^ as superin- tendent. He was superintendent of the Cumberland schools of Indianapolis two years, and of Freeport, Pa,, three years. He was elected to the Legislature in 1888 as one of the Rc^publican members from Armstrong county, a position which he has held for four consecutive sessions, a remarka- ble record, being a pre'cedent in the history of his count\", and a sign of unusual popularity, as well as an indication of faithtul work done. At the session of 1895 ^^^'- Cochrane served upon the committees on Appropriations, Corporations. Librar)-, Public Health and Sanitation, and Vice and Immo- rality. At a previous session Mr. Cochrane made the fol- lowing characteristic statement regarding himself : "I have done nothing, either in or out of the Legislature, of sufficient impor- tance to warrant me boasting of it. Have spent most of my life on the farm, which I find best adapted to my degree of intelligence and education, as well as to the size of my hands and feet. When I first came here my constituents expected me to pass laws, myself, if necessary, to right every wrong in the Commonwealth. In fact I agreed to do it, but the task has been sad and fruitless. Surely my constituents have been disappointed. I have no intimation that they will compel my return to the House. They never did insist on it, and the probability is that at the close of the session I will return to the farm lay aside my celluloid collars and cuffs, and the bad habits acquired here, set a hen in my plug hat, present each of the schools of my district with a Smull's Handbook and an Agricultural Report — the greatest spoils of my present office— and devote the remnant of a somewhat checquered life to the cultivation of corn and hay, only diversifying that quiet vocation by occasionally taking a lean on my hoe handle long enough to look back and heave a sigh as I gaze once more on the shattered anticipations of statesmanship." Iacob Weyand. House of Rkprkskntai ivks — Bkavf.r County. lyg JACOB WEYAND, one of the Representatives from Beaver county, was born near Mount Jackson, Lawrence county, Pa. He received his earlv education in the common scliools of his native county, exceptinreseiitin,L;' Chester eounty. was born Deeember 26. 1S45, in the borough of Atglen, in Chester county, Pel. He is tlie (hrect descendent of Welsh and Scotch-Irish immigrants, who first came to this country in 1750. His education received caretul attention in ]ni\ate schools and academies, where he prejiared tor a college course. He graduated in the class of 1S67 at Bucknell University, Union countw Two vears after graduating he went west, but becoming dissatished with the coimtr\- he soon returned to his native town, where he has since remained an actis'e and pro- gressive citizen, having held every office within the power ot his township to bestow. Mr. Philips became extensively interested in iron manufacturing industries, and was a member of the firm of Goodman & l^hilips during the years 1S73, 1874 and 1875, 'ifter which time he interested himself in farming, paying especial attention to tlie dairy products, in which occupation he has remained to the present time. From an earl)' age he has been identified with political life, having served as an officer in the House ot Repre- sentatives in 1873. He has been a delegate to many county conventions, which experiences served to fit him to be a delegate to the Republican state convention in 1882. In 1 88 1 he married Miss Harriet Chalfont, of Atglen. Mr. Philips has also been for many years interested in banking, as well as an active officer in several building asso- ciations. His varied experiences caused him to be placed on the following House committees : Agriculture, Centennial Affairs, Compare Bills, and Printing. Since the organization of the Christiana National Bank, in 1882. he has been one of the directors, and for several years has been its vice president. Mr. Philips richlv deserves the confidence that has been placed in him. and no doubt the people of his district will continue to honor him. Alfkki) W. Smilev. House of Rki'kf.skn i'a i inks — Ci.akiox Coiniv. 237 ALFRED W. SMILEY, who represents the Democrac}- ot Clarion county, was born in Union township, Erie county, Pa., on the 16th day of July, 1843. His early life was spent on a farm, following the usual agricultural pursuits, and attending the townshiji schools as occasion jiermitted. As he grew older he gave up tarming to learn the trade of milling. In 1861 he was lured to the oil regions by the bright prospects set forth, and remained in that section of the state for several years. He was one of the promoters, in 1865, of the first successfully operated pipe-line in the oil country, known as the "Pit Hole and Miller Farm Pipe-line." In 1872 he removed to the county he represents, where he now resides, in the town of Foxburg. Mr. Smiley has always been inclined toward public life, and for many years was an efficient school director, as well as justice of the peace. He served as a member of the House of Representatives during the years of 1887-8-9-90, and there zealously watched and guarded the interests of his constituents. During the session of 1895, he served with fidelity upon the following House committees : Corporations, Counties and Townships, Judiciary Local, and Retrench- ment and Reform. AC( 1! I!. Martin. House of Reprksf.niativks — Clarion County. 239 JACOB H. MARTIN was born in Ashland townshij^ Clarion county, on the ist of May, 1844. His immediate birthplace was the farm (part of which he still owns) on which his father, Barnhart Martin, settled in i(So2. Here, at the old homestead, he spent his youth, engaged in the usual farm work, and secured a part of his education in the common schools of the vicinity. He also attended the State Normal School at Edinboro. In 1863 Mr. Martin's patriotic impulses led him to enlist in the Union army, which he did on the ist day of Jul}'. He served with his regiment until discharged at Pittsburgh, January 21, 1864. After leaving the army he resumed farming and dairying, which occupation he still pursues. In additioii to his extensive agricultural interests, he has been connected with the production of petroleum since 1871. Mr. Martin was deservedly honored by being elected to the House of Representatives for the session of 1895. He faithfully served on the committees on Education, Labor and Industr)', Constitutional Reform, and rVgriculture. He is a believer in the principles of the Democratic party, and advances them fearlessly. His sympathies are largely with the farming element of the state, and as a member of the Committee on Agriculture and the House, he carefully looks after their interests. Chaklks ncDi.p:v Ames. House of Rf.i'rkskntatives — Ci.karfiei.d County. 241 CHARLES DUDLEY AMES was born in Kylertown, Clearfield county, July 26, 1869, He received his education in the common schools of his native town, goin,i4 from there to the State Normal School at Edin- boro, and finally to the Lebanon (Ohio) University. After leaving the latter institution he went on the road as a trav- eling salesman, and this occupation he followed for the next two years. He then left the road and accepted an insurance agency, and until 1891 he worked with marked success in this line. At said date he entered the office of the Rajtsniaii s lournaL at Clearfield, Pa. In 1S92 he purchased a half interest in the well known Kylertown pharmacy, still being interested in this concern. He is also conducting a real estate business in Kylertown and Ames, Pa. Mr. Ames has always been identified with the Republican party, and in 1891 held the position of secretary of the county committee. In 1894 he was elected to the House from Clearfield county, having the honor of being one of the first Republican Representatives ever elected in that county. He was appointed on the committees on Congres- sional Apportionment, Iron and Coal, Mines and Mining, and Labor and Industry. Mr. Ames has the interests of the public at heart, and takes an active part in legislation. 16 John H. Patchin. House of Kei'kesknta hvks — Clearfield Countv. 243 JOHN H. PATCHIN was born in Burnsicle township. Clearfield county, on the 9th of April, 1868. He studied in the public schools until he reached the age of sixteen years, when he entered Buck- nell University, at Lewisburg, Pa., and there completed the preparatory course. He afterward attended Lafayette Col- lege for one year. Mr. Patchin has always been an earnest Republican, and his services as a party worker have been in great demand and freely given. He has been one of the most active members of the county committee for three years. He was elected to the office of town clerk for four terms, and was further hon- ored by being elected to the House of Representatives from Clearfield county in 1894, being the first Republican ever elected in that district. He was upon the committees on Counties and Townships, Fish and Game, Labor and Indus- try, and Mines and Mining, and showed the same ability in connection therewith that he manifested in his other positions of trust. Mr. Patchin is at present carrying on a prosperous lumber and mercantile business, in connection with his father, H. W. Patchin, who is one of the oldest lumber men in the Clearfield section, and is well known all along the river. James W. Fredericks. House of Representatives — Cmnton County. 245 JAMES W. FREDERICKS, who alone represents the people ot Clinton county in the Legislature, was born in Bald Eagle township, October 31, 1842. His education was obtained chiefly in the public schools of his neighborhood, which he attended until the age of seventeen. He then went into a store and acted as clerk until the beginning of the war. In April, 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company C, iith Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, for three months. At the expiration of his term of enlistment he returned home and went into the store again, where he remained until August, 1864. He then recruited a company of 105 men, receiving his commission as captain Company C, 207th Regiment Pennsylvania Volun- teers. He was attached to General Hartranft's 3d Division, 9th Army Corps. He was actively engaged during the balance of the war, and took part in the recapture of Fort Steadman and of Petersburg, Va., always conducting himself with coolness and Ijravery. After the war Mr. Fredericks held for eight years the position of U. S. ganger and deputy revenue collector. He is at present engaged in the hardware business in Lock Haven. Mr. Fredericks is an active Republican, and looks carefully after the interests of his count}'. He is a member of the following committees : Judiciary Local, Military, and Retrenchment and Reform. Andrew Lucils Fritz. House of Representatives — Columbia County. 247 ANDREW LUCIUS FRITZ was born in Sugarloaf township, Columbia county, Pa. He is descended from Revolutionary stock. His great-grand- father, Philip Fritz, lived on Chestnut street, Philadelphia, during the later colonial period, and participated in the thril- ling scenes of Revolutionary days. Philip Fritz was noted in local history as being very learned and a man of great influ- ence in the community. Andrew was set to work on his father's farm at the early age of seven years. His education was obtained in the public schools and at the New Columbus and Orangeville Academies and the Bloomsburg Normal School. At sixteen he became a teacher in the public schools, which position he held for six years. He then read law with Hon. C. R. Buckalew, and was admitted to the bar in May, 1878. A few months later he began practicing law in Scranton, but soon afterwards removed to Bloomsburg, where he finally located. Mr. Fritz has built up a large practice as attorne}' in Columbia and neighboring counties. He has held a number of public positions, and was elected to the House of Repre- sentatives in 1884, receiving the highest number of votes on his ticket. In 1886 he was re-elected by a still larger majority. He was again elected for the session of 1893, was re-nominated without opposition, and re-elected in No- vember. 1894, for a fourth term, a high compliment to his integrity and ability. During the session of 1895 ^^ served on the committees on Judiciary General, Appropriations, and Ways and Means, an honor enjoyed by no other member of the House. This distinction was bestowed because he was the Democratic candidate for Speaker, which gave him the title of leader of the Democratic side of the House. He was besides a member of the committees on Legislative Apportionment, and Pensions and Gratuities. Mr. Fritz was always a Democrat, and has been a delegate to several county and state conventions. William Trenton Creasy. House of Rei'rf.sentatives — Coi.umi'.ia County. 249 WILLIAM TRENTON CREASY, representing the Democracy of Columbia county, was born in 1856 in Catawissa township, on the farm which he now occupies. His education was begun in the pubhc schools, and continued at the Catawissa Academy. He afterwards entered and graduated from the State Normal School at Bloomsburg, Columbia county. He began teaching at the age oi sixteen, and followed the profession for nine successive terms. After this he returned to farmin*/ and fruit-growins, which is his present occupation. Mr. Creasy is a consistent member of the Lutheran Church, and has reared a family of three sons and three daughters. He has always been an active Democrat, and takes great interest in the many societies of which he is a valued member for the promotion of agriculture and agri- culturists. In 1893 he was appointed mercantile appraiser, and is now serving his fourth term as a school director in his native township. Having been elected in 1894 a member of the House, he has been placed by the Speaker on the following committees : Accounts, Library, Manufactures, and Public Buildings. Mr. Creasy is not given to making wild speeches, but is ever attentive to the best interests of his constituents, having been present at every session of the House during the term. ^^»^ \V. A. T. Andrews. House ok Rkprksknia iives — Crawford County. 251 W. A. T. ANDREWS was born in East Fallovvfield township, Crawford county, Pa., in 1847. He attended the township schools and select academies of that county until he reached the age of twenty, when he entered upon the practical life of a farmer. He did not remain long at this vocation, but became a traveling salesman, and for the past twenty years has been actively engaged at Atlantic, Pa., in the wholesale and retail trade in farmers' supplies and farming implements. Mr, Andrews was three times elected by his fellow - townsmen a justice of the peace, and in 1877-78 he served as assistant sergeant-at-arms in the House of Representatives. In 1894 he became the candidate of the Republican party for member ot the House of Representatives from Crawford count}'. He received the unusually large majority of 3,000 votes. He has always been an uncompromising Republican, and was placed by the Speaker upon the committees on Agriculture, Centennial Affairs, Counties and Townships, and Federal Relations. John B. Compton. House of Rf.presen iativks — Crawi'ord County. 253 JOHN B. COMPTON, who shares with liis colleajjjues, W. A. T. Andrews and Jacob Bolard, the honor of representing^ Crawford county in the House, was born in Mead township, that county, November 17, 1835. His early education was obtained in the pubHc schools of that section, which was supplemented in the Mead- ville Academy. Not yet satisfied, he prepared to enter college, teaching;- school meanwhile. When ready he entered the Allegheny College, at Meadville, graduating therefrom in 1861. When President Lincoln made his first call for troops, Mr. Compton was among the hrst to enlist, and after serving three months, he re-enlisted in the 83d Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was shortly afterward promoted to sergeant, and was dischardo Smith. House of Rei-reskn tativks — Jkikekson Coun'iy. 307 WILLIAM ORLANDO SMITH was born June 13, 1859, at Reynoldsville, Jefferson county. Pa., being the son of a well-known civil engineer. He entered the public schools, and after a full course was graduated therefrom. He decided to adopt the printer's trade, and entered a printing office and learned the art. His hrst venture in journalism was a Republican paper known as the /\(yfio/(/s Herald. After publishing this for a time, he entered the government printing offfce at Washington, D. C, and for six years was there employed. During this time the Craftsiuau, a paper devoted to the interest of the International Typographical Union, was established by several printers employed in the offfce of pul)lic printing, and Mr. Smith was one of the promoters and its first associate editor. Returning to his native countv in 1884, he became editorially connected with the Punxsutawney Tribune and the Punxsutawney Spirit, which papers he con- ducted with marked success. In 1889, Hon. Francis A. Weaver, then representing Jefferson county in the House, resigned his seat, and to it Mr. Smith was elected. He received the compliment of re-election for the sessions of 1891, 1893 '^"d 1895. During the latter part of 1891, Mr. Smith edited the Bradford Era, but severed his connection with this paper and purchased a half interest in the Punxsutawney Spirit, and has since been the editor of this enterprising independent sheet. Mr. Smith has always been active in politics, the Republican party being his choice. However, he has the respect of voters in all parties, as he gives close attention to the needs of the section which he represents. During the session of 1895 ^^e was on the following committees : Appropriations, Judicial Apportionment, Mines and Mining, and Pensions and Gratuities. :;--;' -n^ %.d L^ r ' " 1^. H. Latimer Wilson. House of Representatives — Juniata County. 309 H. LATIMER WILSON was born October 20, 1831, in the town of McAlisterville, Juniata county, Pa. He conies from an old Scotch-Irish family, who have lived in that section for a long period of time. When of the required age he entered the public schools, and spent some time in them. Since leaving school most of his life has been spent in mercantile lines, but a few years ago he decided to adopt the cjuiet vocation of farming, so he retired to a beautiful place he owns near Van Wert, a small town near Mifflintown, and has since resided there. He devotes his time to operating the farm and raising fine stock, in which he is particularly successful. Mr. Wilson has always been an active Republican, and was elected in 1892 to the House of Representatives from what is generally considered a Democratic county. His ser- vices at this session were such as authorized his re-election, and he was accordingly returned for the session of 1895. which speaks well for the esteem in which he is held. In the last session he was a useful and influential member ot the following committees : Compare Bills, Congressional Apportionment, Constitutional Reform, Counties and Town- ships, and Iron and Coal. ^. loHN R. Farr. House of Ricpreskntativf.s — Lackawanna County. 311 JOHN R. FARR, the Republican Representcitive of tlu; 1st district of Lacka- wanna county, was born July 18, 1857, in Hyde Park, Scran- ton. The jiublic schools furnished liis early education. He then entered a printing office with the determination of learn- ing the trade, and after serving his apprenticeship he pre- pared for and entered Lafayette College, not, however, com- pleting the course. After leaving college he entered journal- ism, becoming city editor of the Scranton Republican, from which he has risen to be editor and proprietor of the Courier- Pro oress, of the same city. In politics Mr. Farr has always taken an active part. His ability is recognized by his fellow townsmen, who for four years placed him on the board of control of his native city. He has acted as assistant secretary and secretary of that body. In 1890 he was elected to the House of Representa- tives, and at the following session began a brilliant legislative career. He immediately championed the cause of education, and introduced several bills which attracted widespread attention. In 1892 he was re-elected under most disadvan- tageous circumstances, and during the session continued his efforts in the cause of education. He also introduced a bih in the interest of mechanics, which the labor unions of the state endorsed. ^Ir. Farr's course was so satisfactory to his constituents that he was again re-elected in 1894, an honor of which he is richly deserving, as there are few more active members in the House. At the last session he was placed upon the commit- tees on City Passenger Railways, Labor and Industry, Legis- lative Apportionment, Printing, and Education, for the second time capabK- filling the position of chairman of the latter committee. Mr. Farr is the author of the comjuilsory education and free text-l)ook bills. Alexander Thomas Connell House of Representatives — Lackawanna County. 313 ALEXANDER THOMAS CONNELL, one of the youn^^est members of the Legislature, was born on the 13th day of June, 1861, in the town of Minooka, Lackawanna county, Pa., about three miles from the city of Scranton, to which city his parents moved in February, 1871. His education in the pubhc schools was finished at the age of thirteen, when he accepted a position in the general store of William Connell & Co., of Scranton. In 1880 he took a special commercial course in the Wyoming Seminar}-, in Kingston, on the Susquehanna river. This training fitted him to accept a desirable position with the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co., where he is still emplo3'ed as book-keeper. In May of 1891 Mr. Connell was elected to fill an unex- pired term in the Select Council of the citv of Scranton ; and in Februar)-, 1894, was re-elected for another term. Mr. Connell being an active and wide-awake young man, the Republicans he represents can feel that their interests are closely watched. The Speaker of the House appointed Mr. Connell on the following standing committees: Constitutional Reform, Federal Relations, Public Buildings, and Ways and Means. Frank 1. Grover. House of Represeniativks — Lackawanna County. 315 FRANK I. GROVER, who represents the 3d district of Lackawanna county, was born in Northampton county, June 20, 1845. At fourteen years of age, after having attended the pubhc schools in his neighborhood, he began working among the farmers. In 1861 he was not sixteen years old. but nevertheless he was anxious to enter the service of his country. He pleaded with his parents to allow him to shoulder a musket, but they refused at first to grant him the request because of his youth. In July, 1862, the 153d Regiment was recruited in Northamp- ton county, and young Grover made another appeal to his parents to permit him to enlist in the Union army. Consent was given, and he joined the regiment, which was attached to the iith Corps, He took part among others in the important battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. In these conflicts the regiment occupied important points, in the latter battle losing in the first day's fight, in killed, wounded and missing, 2 1 1 of the 545 men engaged. What remained on the second and third days occupied the base ot East Cemetery Hill, where it helped to repulse the Louisiana Tigers at sundown, July 2. After the retreat of Lee he was deputed to search houses in Gettysburg for rebels. He discovered a sharp-shooter in one of the houses, captured him and marched him to headquarters. He was soon alter promoted to the position of sergeant. After the war he took a course of study in the Allentown Seminary. He then became time-keeper and paymaster in the employ of Grover & Miller (the former of whom was his father), railroad con- tractors, subsequently embarking in the contracting and lumbering business. Fifteen years ago he located in Lack- awanna county, and has since been engaged in the lumber business. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and has regularly represented his post at the state encampments. At the session of 1895 he served on the committees on Banks, Legislative Apportionment, Mili- tary, and Iron and Coal. Chaki.ks r. O'Malley. House of RKi'Rr.sKNiAiivF.s — Lackawanna Countv. 317 CHARLES P. O'MALLEY, who enjoys the distinction ot being the youngest member of the House, w;is born in the borough of Olyjihant on July 16, 1870. He still resides in his native town. At the early age of eight years he worked in the breaker, and from this ])osition passed through all the grades of the mining industr\-. Init being determined to secure an education, he studied at night schools and pri\ately until his eighteenth year, when he entered Wood's Business College, at Scranton. He has been emplo3'ed in the grocery business, and subsequently was a stenographer in a law office. During this period his desire for knowledge never left him, and all his spare moments were devoted to the study of law. He was soon admitted to the bar of Lackawanna county. He served a term as auditor of the borough of Olvphant, and the voters of that district, recognizing his unquestioned ability and appreciating his untiring industry, decided to give him greater opportunities in the State Legislature, and to this position he was accordingly elected in 1894. His attention was given to following committees: Judiciary General, Geo- logical Survey, Printing, and Mines and Mining, being an in- valuable member of the later on account of his intimate knowledge of the mines. e^^ Frank B. McClain. House of Representatives — -Lancaster Couniy. 319 FRANK B. McCLAIN, one ot the young men wlio licive cichieved the distinction of beini^; elected to the House of Representatives, was born in the city of Lancaster, Pa., April 14, 1864, and has resided continuously in that city ever since. He took a complete course in the public schools of his city, and graduated from the Lancaster High School in June, 1881. In 1882 he engaged in the live-stock business, and is successfully following this pursuit at present. Mr. McClain is regarded as a progressive citizen in his city, and is interested in all measures for the betterment of the community. He was nominated by the Republicans of the I St district of Lancaster county to be their Representative, and was elected in 1894. The following standing commiteees were those upon which he served : Bureau of Statistics, Municipal Corporations, Printing, and Retrenchment and Reform. This is Mr. McClain's first political office, but doubtless his strict attention to the interests of his constituents wnll earn him further honors. AilLloN M. r^li\' HOUSK OF RePRF.SENTA TIVKS LANCASTER CoUNTY. 321 MILTON M. EBY, an active Republican member from Bellemonte, Lancaster county, was born in Paradise township, that county, October 16, 1S50. He was brought up on a farm, receiving such educational advantages as the times afforded, which were very meager. His father was an extensive tobacco grower, and it was at this occupation that he spent most of his time until he was eighteen years of age, when he took a partial course in the Union High School, after which he went back to the farm, remaining there until his father's death. Mr. Eby then undertook to manage the farm himself, with re- markable success. He also began dealing in stock, and soon established a reputation in this line second to none in the county. Mr. Eby is a staunch Republican, and an active worker for his ]')arty and his county. His first political position was taht of census enumerator in 1880. In 1887 he was made prison inspector, and filled the position acceptably for three years. In 1890 he was elected to the House of Representa- tives. His constituents showed their appreciation of his services by re-electing him for the session of 1893, ^^^^^ again for that of 1895. The passage of numerous bills of importance, passed at these three sessions through the active exertions of Mr. Eby, sufficiently attest his ability, both on the fioor of the House and in committee, and are a prophecy of iuture triumphs in this direction. MiLTOX IlKlDELHAlCiH. House ok Represkn tatives — Lancaster Couxtv. 323 MILTON HEIDELBAUGH was born April 19, 1843, in Bart township, Lancaster county, Pa. He received his early education in the public schools of his township, and at the early age of thirteen entered the Maple Grove Academy. Like many other of our prominent men, he was brought up on a farm. After completing his studies, he was engaged as a school teacher, and for three years he labored in this capacity. Tiring of that }-)rofession, he procured a position as a clerk in a general store, and, after two^ years, his integrity and ability as a business man placed him at the head of a large mercantile establishment. For twenty years he successfully carried on the business, and gained for himself a reputation for honesty and uprightness. For the last seven years he has been an extensive manufac- turer of hard-wood lumber with steam portable saw mills. For several years Mr. Heidelbaugh was a member of the Republican county committee, and has creditably filled nearly all the political positions of his township. As a school director he served several terms. He was first elected to the House of Representatives for the session of 18S5, and was re-elected in 1892. That he has satisfactorily represented his constituents is proved by the fact that for the third time he was a member of the House, and was placed upon the following committees : Judicial Apportionment, Judiciary Local, Fish and Game, Manufactures, and Vice and Immoralitv. Washington L. Hershev House of Represkntatives — Lancaster Coi'niv. 325 WASHINGTON L. HERSHEY, a prominent and zealous member of the Grand Army of the Repubhc, was born in the village of Sporting Hill, Rapho township, Lancaster county, Pa. He obtained an education at the common schools of his neighborhood. While in his minority he assisted his father upon his extensive cattle farms. When the war broke out and men were needed at the front, his intense patriotism led him to volunteer his services at the early age ot nineteen, enlisting in Company B, 45th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. In December, 1863, he re-enlisted, and was wounded in the battle of Cold Harbor, Va. , on June 3, 1864. He was with his regiment in the many battles in which it figured in Mississippi, Tennessee and Virginia, in- cluding that of Antietam. Ever since the formation of the Grand Army of the Republic, the subject of this sketch has been an active and enthusiastic member of that honoral)le body. He has filled the various offices in the order with entire satisfaction to the old soldiers. Although he is a prominent member of various other lodges and societies, it is the G. A. R. he holds most dear. Mr. Hershey served as a member of the Republican county committee in his district for many years. He sought no political preferment until a large number of his friends insisted upon his candidacy to a seat in the Legislature. In 1894 he was elected to the House of Representatives, and was a member of the following House committees : Cen- tennial Affairs, Congressional Apportionment, Counties and Townships, and Military. Augustus G. Sevp'ert. House of Representativks — Lancasikr County. 327 AUGUSTUS G. SEYFERT, one of the six representatives from Lancaster county, was born in Berks county, Pa,, April 26, 1852. When but two years of age, the family moved into Lancaster county, where the young lad laid the foundation of his education by attend- ing the township schools. In 1868. at the death of his mother, the family moved on a farm in East Earl township, which has ever since been the homestead. The subject of this sketch spent some time in the Millersville State Normal School, and in 1872 started out as an instructor, and con- tinued in this capacity for twenty years, winning for himself distinction as a progressive educator. Not satisfied with simple teaching, he advanced many new ideas in the line of popular education. He was the author and conductor of the open air educational meetings held annually at Rutland Park, and which have been productive of such beneficial results ; and for the past eight or ten years has been president of the New Holland District Teachers' Institute. Mr. Seyfert has also always been interested in matters pertaining to politics, having held many local political ofiices. He served for a number of years as a member of the Republi- can county committee ; was postmaster of Beartown for four years, and held a clerkship in the Recorder's Office in Lancaster, Pa. In 1890 he was first elected a member of the House of Representatives by a large majority, and in 1892 was almost unanimously re-elected, and again in 1894. He has always been appointed on the most important committees, and his varied experiences have made him a valued memljer of the Legislature. He has not only introduced and cham- pioned many bills for the advancement of education, but bv his insight and capable criticism has proved himself a leader among his fellow members. John S. Wilson. HousK OK Representatives — Lancaster County. 329 JOHN S. WILSON, the younj^est representative of the 3d district of Lancaster county, was born in Columbia, that county, on the 29th of December, 1863. He attended the pubhc schools of his native borough, and later studied at Canandaugua, N. Y. After some years he entered the hardware store of his father, and has since been connected with it. Being of a genial chsposition, he is very popular at his home, and when nominated as a member of the General Assembly by the Republicans, in 1892, he had no difficulty in being elected. He acted his part faithfully during the session, and in 1894 was re-elected for another term. During the session of 1895 he was a member of the committees on Citv Passenger Railways, Compare Bills, Insurance, and Judicial Apportionment. Algernon Luther Martin. House of REPRESENTArivES — Lawrence Couni v. 331 ALGERNON LUTHER MARTIN, one of the representatives ot Lawrence county, was born in North Beaver, that county, Au,^'ust 26, 1844. He received his education in the common schools, Mt. Jackson High School, and at Poland Collej^e, Ohio. He has been all his life more or less interested in farming, and is now engaged in that pursuit. He has always taken a deep interest in the public school system of the state and in the schools of his native town. For a period of eight }'ears he served as school director in the townships of North Beaver and Little Beaver. During 1891 and 1892 he was a member of the Republican county committee of Lawrence county. In 1892 he was elected to the House of Representatives, and re-elected in 1894, receiving the liighest vote ot any candidate on the ticket. He was aj^pointed by Governor Pattison a delegate to the Farmers' National Congress, which met at Parkers- burg, W. Va. , in October, 1894, and while in that state performed faithfully his part toward leading it into the Republican line. His services have always been freely given for the advancement of the Republican party of his native state. In the campaign of 1894 he stumped the county in the interest of Governor Hastings and the Republican ticket. The subject of this sketch did not introduce many bills during the session, but took an active part in the discussion of legislative measures. He is thoroughly in favor of equaliza- tion of taxation, and was appointed by Speaker Walton as chairman of the committee on Retrenchment and Reform. He also served on the committees on Agriculture, Vice and Lnmoralit}-, Counties and Townships, and Pensions and Gratuities. Mr, Martin is a forcible and elocjuent speaker. He has the courage of his convictions upon all questions, and in all that he says and does places himself honestly and fear- lessly on the record. He took high rank as a debater among the members of the House of Representatives of 1895, and is an all-round useful member. / Henry Worthingtox Gri(;sbv, HousK OF Represkn 1 Ai IVES — Lawkence County. 333 HENRY WORTHINGTON GRIGSBY, of New Castle, Lawrence county, who with his colleague, Hon. A. L. Martin, represents that county in the House, was born September 30, 1855, in Shenango township, Lawrence county. His ancestors were among the earliest white settlers in that section of the country. His early life was spent in the public schools of his native town, where he graduated at the One Study College in 1S76. After this he took a classical course in Bethany College, West Virginia, graduating there- from in 1879. He at once returned to his former home at New Castle, where he has since been actively engaged in various business enterprises, as well as farming. He is an authority on all matters pertaining to agricultural pursuits, and in 1893 served as secretary of the Lawernce County Agri- cultural Society. In 1892 the Republicans of his district elected him to the Legislature by a very Battering majority, his vote exceeding that of any other candidate on the ticket. Mr. Grigsby is always watchful of the interests of his constituents, and has at heart the welfare of the public in general, as has been evidenced by the many bills he has introduced during his terms in ofitice. During the session of 1895 1^^ ^^''^■'^ cast upon these committees : Banks, Education, Fish and Game, Insurance, and Mines and Mining. John K. Reinoehl, A.M., M.D. House of Refreseni atives — Lebanon Couniy. 335 JOHN K. REINOEHL, A.M., M.D., of Lebanon county, is a native of that county, having been born in the city of Lebanon, August 3, 1858, where he re- ceived his early education in the schools of that city. After having graduated at the high school, he prepared himself for college at the Swatara Institute, Jonestown, Lebanon county, Pa. He graduated from the Muhlenberg College of Allen- town, Pa., in 1879, after which he read medicine with Dr. Geo. P. Linea weaver, a prominent physician of Lebanon. After a course in the Medical Department of the celebrated University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, he graduated from that institution March 15, 1882. Dr. Reinoehl then returned to his native city, where he has remained ever since, and built up for himself a lucrative practice. From 1876 to 1883 he was a member of the National Guard of the Commonwealth. He was appointed coroner's physician for 1883 and 1885, and also for 1889-91. His large experience pertaining to medical matters led to his appointment as a member of the board oi health of Lebanon county for the years 1885-86 and 1890-91. Dr. Reinoehl has also held the position of secretary of the board of United States Examining Surgeons for Pensions since July, 1889. Dr. Reinoehl was first elected to represent his county in the House of Representatives in 1892, and has proved himself an active legislator, well deserving the confidence bestowed upon him by the Republican citizens of Lebanon county. For the session of 1895 he was appointed chairman of the Committee on Federal Relations, as well as a member of the committees on Corporations, Municipal Corporations, Public Buildings, and Public Health and Sanitation. George W. Ellis. House of Reprkskntatives — Lebanon Couniv. 337 GEORGE W. ELLIS, one of the representatives in the House from Lebanon county, was born in Jonestown, that county, April 11, 1850. He was educated tirst in the pubhc schools, and later in the Swatara Institute, located in his native town. After com- pleting his education, he mastered the trade of blacksmith- ing, and worked at this for a number of years, having his shop in Jonestown. He was offered a position in the iron works of Light Bros., in the city of Lebanon, so he removed to that city. He showed such ability that he was soon advanced and given charge of a sheet mill. In this position he acted until the panic of 1874, which caused his return to his former business in Jonestown, continuing this until April, 1894. Mr. Ellis' fellow townsmen, admiring his superior qual- ities, placed him in their town council, and for twelve years he served faithfully in this capacity. He was also chief burgess for one term. When the Republicans were nominating their candidates, in 1894, Mr. Ellis' name was brought forward as that of a suitable person to represent Lebanon county in the House of Representatives. He was accordingly nominated and elected, and, it is needless to say, filled the position with honor to himself and fidelity to his constituents. He was cast upon the committees on Iron and Coal, Geological Survey, Print- ing, and Centennial Affairs. Al\in I. Kerx. House of Rki'reskn-ia'uves^Lkiiigii Couniv. 339 ALVIN J. KERN was born in Slatington. Pa., on Alarcli 28, 1S65. Tin's }-»lare was originally settled l)y the Kern family, who came from Palatinate. Germany, in 1741. After finishing th(^ piiblie school course of Slatington, he taught one term in Washing- ton township, Lehigh county. In 1885 he graduated from Ursinus College, Collegeville, Montgomery county, with tlie degree of Baclielor of Science. lie received tlie honorary degree of Master of Science three years later. In 1S8S he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department, and three years later took a summer course in the Philadelphia Polyclinic. He is at present a member of the Lehigh Valley Medical Association and the Lehigh County Medical Society. He is located at his birthplace, where he has established a good mechcal practice, and his skill as a physician is held in high esteem. Dr. Kern was married in 1893 to Miss Emma J. Schaeffer, of Whitehall township. Lehigh county, and one child, born upon the anniversary of the father's birthda}', has l)]essed the union. For two terms Dr. Kern filled the position of school director. As Lehigh county has always been Democratic, the indications were not very bright lor Dr. Kern's election to the House when nominated, but to the surprise and disap- pointment of liis opponents, the entire Republican House delegation was elected by a good majority. Dr. Kern was a member ot the committees on Fish and Game, Public Health and Sanitation. Elections, and Bureau of Statistics. He introduced a bill for the appointment of inspectors in slate quarries, the purpose of which was to insure protection from injury and death to workers in tjuarries. The bill was of great interest to Dr. Kern's constituents, and he showed the greatest acti\it}- in securing its passage. 'ekry VVannemachek. House ok Representatives — Lehigh Couniv. 341 PERRY WANNEMACHER is a native of the county he represents in the House, Lehigh, having been born June 17, 1838. He was of humble parentage, and had the great misfortune of losing his father at the age of five years. He was reared upon a farm, gaining what educa- tion he could by attending the public schools at odd intervals. He attended Union Seminary during 1857-8, and soon after- wards became a teacher, and this occupation, combined with farming, engaged his attention for five years. In 1863 Mr. Jas. Thomas, then superintendent of the Carbon Iron Works, seeing the proper metal in young VVannemacher, selected him to take charge of the mines of said company. Since that time twenty-seven years of his life have been devoted to superintending and assisting in the management of iron ore mines. For three years he was interested in the shoe business, but his present occupation is that of dealer in coal, lumber, slate and grain. In this line he has a prosperous business, his headciuarters being in the town of Macungie. Mr. Wannemacher has long been a valued member of the Republican party, and on their ticket was elected to the House in 1894. His name was placed upon the committees on Federal Relations, Prmting, Judicial Apportionment, and Pensions and Gratuities. These assignments, as well as all other legislative duties, were carefully attended to, e\idencing Mr. Wannemacher's superior fitness for the honorable posi- tion given him. loHN H. Pascoe. House of Reprf,sf.niaiivi;s — -Lkhioh Cor\r\- 343 JOHN H. PASCOE is a native of Scluulkill county, his birtliplace being near Tamaqua. Date of birth, August 25, 185 1. In 1853 tlie town of Friedens\ille, Lehigh county, became his home, but since 1880 he has Hved in the city of AHentown. He took advantage of the pubhc schools, and in them his early education was received, followed by a course in the Freeland Seminary (now Ursinus College), Montgomery county. For twelve years he was foreman of construction of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, and his present occupation is in the same line, he being a general railroad contractor. He is also largely interested in the manufacture of dynamite and foundry facing. Mr. Pascoe is one of Allentown's most progressive citi- zens, and is deeply interested in municipal matters. These facts were recognized by the people of his adopted city, and they placed him in common council in 1886, and for the last four years he has been its president. His unusual ability being clearly demonstrated, he was elected to the present House of Representatives, and is regarded as an invaluable member of the committees on Geological Survey, Judiciary Local, Legislative Apportionment, and Pensions and Gratui- ties. He is an earnest Republican, and was a delegate to the convention that nominated Governor Hastings. James R. Griner. House ok Representatives — Luzerne County. 345. JAMES R. GRINER, representing the ist district of Luzerne county, was born in Winslow, N. J. He received a good education, principally in the public schools of his native state, which he attended for some time. On November 12, 1863, he enlisted in Company I, 7th U. S. Infantry, and with this command engaged in active service until the end of the Rebellion. He received an honorable discharge on the 27th of January, 1866. Mr. Griner is an experienced worker in iron and steel, and at his home in Wilkes-Barre is employed by the Sheldon Axe Company. During his residence there he has become very popular, and when nominated by the Republicans, of which party he is an enthusiastic member, for the House of Representatives, he was heartily supported. During the ses- sion of 1895 he was placed upon the committees on Mines and Mining, Labor and Industry, Iron and Coal, and Federal Relations. John Crawford Harvev, HOUSK Ol' RkI'RESKN'IATIVKS LUZKRNE CouNT^•. 347 JOHN CRAWFORD HARVEY, one of the Representati\es from Luzerne eounty, was born in Harveysville, in that county, on May 6, i860. lie is a descendant of an old and timedionored family, well known in the W}omino- valley, where his ancestors figured in the Indian massacre of 1778. The foundation of Mr. Harvey's education was laid in the district public schools, and completed at the Williamsport Dickinson Seminary, from which institution he graduated with high honors in 1S80. After finishing his course of schooling he desired to extend his field of knowledge and broaden his views by travel and contact with the world. With this intent he spent several years in the western states, but returned east in 1884. Later, on account of his ill health, he went to Duluth, Minn., l)ut at the death of his father in 1890 he again returned to his native town, being kept busy carrying on the various industries established by his father. Mr. Harvey has from boyhood taken an interest in poli- tics, having when quite young served a term as township auditor, and in 1892 was chosen a delegate to the Republican state convention. He was elected a member of the Legisla- ture in 1892 by a large majorit}', running ahead of the presi- dential vote. During both terms he was active in committee work, and in introducing bills of general interest. During the session of 1895 ^^^ ^^'^^ appointed on the committees of Agri- culture, Education, Library, and Municipal Corporations. Daxikl 1. Reese. House of Rei-reskn tativks — Luzerne County. 349 DANIEL J. REESE was born at Mountain Ash, South Wales, December 7, 1H57. Coming to this country while yet a mere lad, he took advan- tage of our public school system, and in the counties of Car- bon, Schuylkill and Luzerne he received his education. He also studied in the Wyoming Seminary, spending the years 1877-78 in that institution. After leaving school Mr. Reese decided to become a miner, and he rapidly advanced from slate picking in the breaker to be an expert in the mines. This continues to be his occupation. Mr. Reese's sympathies have always been with the Republican party, and he has served in many of the lesser offices as a member of this party. He has also been upon the county committee. In 1892 he was elected to the House of Representatives from the 3rd district of Luzerne, and during the session he introduced several bills, principally intended to better the condition of the miners. The voters, appreciating his earnest efforts in their behalf, returned him to the House for the session of 1895. At this latter session he acted upon nearly the same committees as during the former one, viz.. Elections, Labor and Industry, Geological Survey, Legislative Apportionment, and Mines and Mining. In the latter he is specially valuable, on account of his intimate knowledge of mining conditions. Mr. Reese is above the average in intelligence. He is somewhat of a literary man, and his poems are widely read and favorably known. He has won for himself an enviable reputation as a legislator, and holds the esteem of his constitu- ents as well as his fellow members. William K. Ieffrev. House of Kkpkesf.n i ai ives — Lu/kkne Co^JN•J■^•. 351 WILLIAM R. JEFFREY was born in Slatini^ton, October 12, 1S57. His f;it]icr was engaged in (quarrying slate for roofing, and at this occupation William worked in summer, obtaining his education by attend- ing the public schools in winter. While yet a boy he removed with his father to Freeland, in the midst of the mininf^^ dis- trict, and in the Upper Lehigh coal mines he has since been employed. He is an experienced miner, and very popular with the citizens of his section, a fact evidenced by his being three times elected to the House of Representatives on a Repub- lican ticket from what is usually considered a Democratic district. At the time of his second election his seat was contested, but he had the satisfaction of having a Democratic court decide that the seat was legally his. He is thoroughly in sympathy with the laboring man, and is an active member of the Knights of Labor. He has acted as district delegate of that order, and has also been Master Workman of the local assembly. He is an honored member of other fraternal organizations as well, and is deeply interested in their welfare. At the past session he was a member of the following committees : Judicial Apportionment, Iron and Coal, Appro- priations, and chairman of Bureau of Statistics. To these he devoted much attention, beside attendino- carefully to his other legislative duties. He is an intelligent gentleman, and a credit to the 4th district of Luzerne. W. H. RUTLEDGE. House of Representativks — Luzerne County. 353 W. H. RUTLEDGE, the gentlemanly member from the 5th district of Luzerne, was born March 25, 1858, in Pittston, that county, where he resides at present. He attended the public schools for some years, and then entered Wyoming Seminary. At the age of eighteen he engaged in telegraph and railroad work, and has since followed this chosen pursuit, making a record of which he may well be proud. Among the companies with which he has hlled positions of responsibility and trust may be mentioned the Central Railroad of New Jersey, Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, Delaware and Hudson River Railroad, and the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad. With this latter he is connected at present. Mr. Rutledge is a trustee of the Pittston Hospital Association, and for five years has. creditably filled the position of secretary of the board. Though nominated by the Democrats for his present high position, he received support from all classes, regardless of party, as he has clearly shown to his fellow citizens that he is a gentleman of honor and ability. Their confidence in. him has not been misplaced, as he is most careful and con- scientious. During the session of 1895 ^^c acted upon the committees on Legislative Apportionment, Pensions and Gratuities, Vice and Immorality, and City Passenger Rail- ways. Whether on the floor or in the committee room, Mr. Rutledge acts solely for the good of the public, giving special attention to all matters affecting his constituents. 23 Stoguell S. Staples. HoUSK OF RePRESENTAIIVES LU/KKNE CoUNTY. 355 STOGDELL S. STAPLES, the gentleman who in 1895 represented the 6th district of Lu- zerne county, was born March 7, 1859, at Stroudsburg, Monroe county, Pa. A hberal education was obtained in the pubhc and private schools located near his home, and in the Wyoming Seminary, at Kingston, Luzerne county. After finishing his school course he was employed by the Trenton China Company, of Trenton, N. J., and for four years he acceptably tilled the position of manager. In 1885 he severed his connection with this concern, and with others purchased the Luzerne Ochre Works, located at Moosehead. Luzerne county. He was immediately given the management of the plant, a position for which he is fitted because of his business ability and experience. He is now president of and owns a half-interest in this enterprise. The borough of White Haven is Mr. Staples' home, and he has been its chief burgess for two successive terms. He is a thorough Democrat, and on this ticket was elected to the General Assembly. He was cast upon the following com- mittees : Railroads, Iron and Coal, Insurance, and Corpora- tions. His actions in the Legislature were characterized by close attention to the details of law-making, and displayed to advantage his_^ unusual business cjualities. ^k 1^' \ Emerson Collins. House of Rf.prksentaiivks — Lycoming County. 357 EMERSON COLLINS, one of Lycomirif^ county's three Representatives in the House, was born in Hefburn township, that county, on the 30th of April, i860. He studied for some time in the pubhc schools, and afterwards prepared for college and the profession of teaching at the Lycoming Normal School. After acting as a pedagogue in the public schools for several terms, he entered Lafayette College in 1880, selecting the classical course, and graduating with honors in 1884. He then resumed teaching, this time at the Lycoming Normal School, at Muncy, of which institution he became the principal, resigning this position to take up the study of law. He entered the law office of Hon. H. C. Parsons, was admitted to the bar in 1887, and has since been in active practice of his profession. Mr. Collins entertains pronounced Republican ideas, and as chairman and secretary of the county standing com- mittee he has been of great value to the party. He has also al)ly represented his count}- in state conventions. In 1894 Mr. Collins received the nomination for a seat in the Legislature, and was elected, receiving a very com- plimentary vote. The Speaker placed him upon several important committees; viz.. Congressional Apportionment, Elections, Judiciary General, and Judicial Apportionment. His services in the House were marked by close attention to his duties as a legislator, and active interest in the welfare of his district. John William King. House of Ricprkseniatives — Lvcomixc; County. 359 JOHN WILLIAM KING, who, with one Democratic and one Rcpubhcan colleague, represents L}'Coming county in the House, was born in Shamokin township, Northumberland county, on the i6th of February, 1846. He received his education in the com- mon schools of Lycoming county, with the exception of two terms spent in a higher institution at Muncy. Mr. King has always been interested in agriculture, and that is his present occupation ; but for twenty-four con- secutive terms he was a teacher in the schools of Lycoming county. He is prominent in educational matters in his sec- tion ; is a member and secretary of the Mill Creek school board, and acted as treasurer of the teachers' institute for several terms. As a Republican he has held various ofifices in his towniship, all of which he filled with credit, and in 1894 the voters of his county selected him to represent them in the lower branch of the Legislature. During the succeeding session he was a member of the committees on Agriculture, Constitutional Reform, and Geological Survey, and carefully cared for these assignments. Representative King is a member of the G. A. R., having served in the war as a member of Company K, 88th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. He is a man highly respected at home, as well as in the body of which he is a valued member. Harrv H. RrTTi-:K. House of Representatives— Lycoming County. 361 HARRY H. RUTTER isthesonof Dr. J. C. Rutter, of Bloomsburg, Pa., who has been in active practice in that town for over forty years. Harry was born in Wihnington, Delaware, June 13, 185 1. He at- tended the pubhc schools, and also the Bloomsburg Literary Institute. After completing his course he taught school for a short period, but his tastes all being inclined toward newspaper work, he decided to learn the printing business, and this he did in the office of the Bloomsburg Columbian. Here he spent three years, getting experience that was invaluable in after life. He taught school for one year, and then removed to Williamsport, and spent two years on the staff of the Morn- ing Standard. After severing his connection with this paper, he was suc- cessively one of the proprietors of the Shickshinny Mountain Echo ; foreman and city editor and manager of the Daily and ]Vcckly Banner, of Carthage, Mo.; on the staff of a Demo- cratic daily paper at Atlantic, Iowa ; and finally proprietor and editor of the HugJiesvillc Mail, his present position. The latter paper he purchased in 1883, while it was issued under the name of The Hughcsvillc ]\\ckly Enterprise. This paper he has so successfully conducted that it has become the acknowledged organ of the Democratic party in that part of the county. Mr. Rutter was appointed postmaster during Mr. Cleve- land's first administration, and was considered one of the best and most accommodating postmasters the borough ever had. He narrowly missed receiving the nomination for the House of Representatives in 1892, and in 1894 he was nominated without serious opposition, and was the only Democrat elected to the House from Lycoming county. His varied experience makes him a valuable member of the Legislature. He served upon a number of important committees, always in a manner satisfactory to his constituents. Georc;e Griffiths. House of Represen tativks — McKean Countv. 363 GEORGE GRIFFITHS, of McKean county, is a native of Bedford county. He was born in Broadtop township, tliat county, February 11, 1849. He spent some years in the pubHc schools, and then com- menced work in the coal mines, following this occupation until he became fourteen years of age. He then forsook the mines and enlisted in the Federal army, but was discharged after serving three months, being too young to undergo the hardships incident to a soldier's life. However, his patriotism was not to be subdued, and before a year had elapsed he was again under arms, this time a member of Company H, 107th Regiment Pennsylvania W)lunteers, with which he enlisted on the 4th of April, 1864. With this command he saw a great deal of active service, and participated in all the battles in which it was engaged until the close of the war. He received his final discharge at the famous Camp Curtin, on July 17, 1865, and returned to his home. Mr. Griffiths soon became connected with the railway service, and for years has been a locomotive engineer. At his present home, in Kane, Pa,, he is a leading citizen, taking part in all local matters. For three years he was a member of Council, and in 1890 was appointed postmaster, serving for some years. As a Republican he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1894. The following commit- tees were those upon which he acted : Fish and Game, Iron and Coal, Military, and Public Health and Sanitation. f^ Hp:rman H. North. House of Representatives — McKean Couniy. 365 HERMAN H. NORTH is one of the Republican Representatives from McKean county. He was born in Patterson, Juniata county, Pa., on the ist of February, 1852, and is the son of Hon. Jas. North. He received a very hberal education, studying at Airy View Academy, Port Royal, Pa., Chambersburg Academy, and Princeton College, graduating therefrom in 1873. As addi- tional preparation for the practice of his chosen profession, the law, he took a full course in tlie Albany (N. Y.) Law School, and was graduated in 1875. He soon removed to Indianapolis, Ind., and entered the office of a leading law firm ; but the climate so affected his health that within a short time he was obliged to return to his native state. His health was so badly shattered that for some years he was unable to attend to a lawyer's arduous ofhce duties, so he engaged in the oil industry, with headquarters at Bradford, Pa., where he has since resided. After some years spent in the oil business he found his health so greatly improved that he was enabled to resume the practice of his profession. His ability was so manifest that he soon became known as one of the leading attorneys of the county. Mr. North has always been prominent in the politics of his section, and has at different times served in official capacities in the party organization. He has been a member of the county and state committees, and for a number of years was a member of the Repul)lican city committee of Bradford. He has also acceptably served as a member of Councils of that city, and at the time of his first election to the House, in 1892, he was its capable solicitor. During his first term as a member of the Legislature he so faithfully served his constituents that they returned him for the session of 1895, cluring which he added to his already enviable repu- tation as a callable legislator. Luther A. IkRRELL. House ok Rki'resentatives — Mercer County. 367 LUTHER A. BURRELL was born near Bellefonte, Centre county, Pa., in 1856, and was educated in the common schools and at Gettysburg Col- lege, where he graduated in 1S74 with honors. After teach- ing in seminaries and preparatory schools for several years, he entered the employ of the Atlantic Iron Works, Sharon, Mercer county, Pa., serving in various positions until 1888, when he became manager of their mill. The same year he was elected president of the Sharon Republican Club, and was also elected a member of the Mercer county Republican committee. In 1888 he was elected a member of the Sharon school board, and was re-elected in 1891, Mr. Burrell is an ardent Republican, and has done efTective work in Western Pennsylvania as a campaign speaker. He was elected a member of the Legislature by a majority of nearly 3,000. Almost at the opening of the session Mr. Burrell took rank as one of the leaders of the House. He was a strong champion of the Farr compulsory education bill, the township high school bill, the Riter college council bill, and upon all educational measures was considered authority. At the banquet given the House by the University of Pennsylvania, in University Library, Phila- delphia, Mr. Burrell responded to one of the toasts, and his address was highly commended by the distinguished company present. He served upon the committees on Accounts, Iron and Coal, Education, and Banks. William |. Harshaw. HOLfSE OF RF.CKKSENIAriVF.S Mk.RCKR CoUNTV. 369 WILLIAM J. HARSHAW, of Mercer county, was born on the 7th of March, 1S41, his birthplace being a farm near Jamestown, that county. As opportunity was afforded him he attended the pubhc schools, and also sj^ent some time in the Jamestown Seminary. At the age of seventeen he l)egan teaching, and for three years he carried this on in connection with farming. In 1861. at the age of twenty, he enlisted for three years in Compan}' F, 83rd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. This command became a part of the Army of the Potomac, and with it he engaged in some of the hardest fought battles of the war. Specially noticeable are the actions at Gaines Mills' and Malvern Hill, and the seven days' engagements before Rich- mond, a record of which he is justly proud. Upon receiving his discharge Mr. Harshaw returned to his home, and in 1866 removed to Brady's Bend, Armstrong county, where he engaged in mercantile pursuits, continuing for eighteen vears. after which he returned to his native county, embarking in business at Grove City, where he has since continued. He has the unusual record of having been successfully engaged in mercantile life for thirty years. Mr. Harshaw has always voted the Republican ticket, and as a member of that party has been placed in many borough offices. In 1890 he was elected to a seat in the House of Representatives from Mercer county, and after a hipse of one session was re-elected in 1894. He faithfully cared for the best interests of the public, giving careful atten- tion to everything affecting his district. He was placed upon the committees on Corporations, Judiciary Local, Labor and Industrv, and Mines and Mininsf. John M. INIartin. House of Rki-reskntatives — Mercer Colintv. 371 JOHN M. MARTIN was born in Wilmington township, Lawrence county, Pa., August 2, 1849. He received his early training in the public schools of Lawrence county, and afterward continued his studies at Westminster College, New Wilmington. Pa. At the completion of his course at that institution he read medi- cine with Dr. John Hamilton, in Allegheny City, and Dr. W. R. Hamilton, in Pittsburgh. In 1872 he went to New York to attend the Bellevue Medical College, and graduated from that institution in 1874. He immediately began active practice of his profession at Grove City, where he has served three consecutive terms of three years each as a member of the city council. In 1876 he married Miss Ada Black, of Grove City. He is a prominent member of the Mercer County Medical Society and the American Medical Associa- tion. He is connected with the National Guard of Pennsylva- nia as Assistant Surgeon of the 15th Regiment. In 1894 he was elected by the Republicans of his county to look after their interests in the House of Representatives. He takes an active part in all legislation affecting his constit- uents, and is on the following committees : Centennial Afitairs, Military, Pensions and Gratuities, and Public Health and Sanitation. Walter H. 1'akcels. House of Reprkskntaiivks — Miiki.in Couniv. 373 WALTER H. PARCELS was born in Allegany county, N, Y., March 23, 1848. He was brought up (M1 a farm, and received his education in the common schools, the Belfast (N. Y.) Academy, and Oberlin (Ohio) College. Before Mr. Parcels had reached the age of sixteen years he determined to do his part toward the preser- vation of the Union, so he enlisted in Company D, 50th Regi- ment New York Volunteer Engineers, and served with this command until honorably discharged June 29, 1865. He has also served as an officer in the National Guard of Pennsyl- vania. Mr. Parcels taught school when a young man. He is a graduate of medicine and surgery, being located at Lewis- town, Pa. , where he has a large and valuable practice. Mr. Parcels was elected a member of the House of Repre- sentatives from Mifflin count}' in 1883-4, S-'^d the faithful manner in which he performed his duty at that time resulted in his being re-elected in 1894. In the last session he was appointed on the following committees : Compare Bills, Iron and Coal, Military, and Public Health and Sanitation, being especially fitted lor the latter by reason of his superior attain- ments in medical science. He is a member of the Masorwc and Odd Fellows' fraternities, and also of the G. A. R., in which he takes an active interest. Richard F. Schvvakz. House ok Represeniaiives — Monroe County. 375 RICHARD F. SCHWARZ was born near Berlin, Germany, Oct. 31, 1853. He was educated at Ducal primary schools and Ducal Gymnasium at Dessau, Duchv of Anhalt, and later at Ducal College. A much broader education was received through the annual travels with his father and brother, to every part of Europe. His father. Frederick, was one of the largest manufacturers of wall paper and window shades in Germany, and was a Privy Councillor of Commerce, a high honor in that country. In 1873 Richard married Rosine Savage, a sister of the distin- guished poet, orator and Irish patriot, John Savage. He came to New York in 187 1, and traveled commercially for a New York firm. Later he became connected with a large Chicago house, and his travels were extended into nearly every state in the Union. On account of ill health he was obliged to seek a country life, and settled in Analomink, Monroe county. Here his health rapidly improved, and he started a farm for the cultivation of fruit, which he gradually enlarged, until now he has one of the most successful fruit farms in that section of the state. As a prominent Democrat he has filled many political positions, such as school director, auditor, and justice of the peace of his township. For many years he was a member of the county committee, and for three years was a member of the state committee, which position he filled at the time of the first election of Gov. Pattison. In 1892 he was elected to the House of Representatives from Monroe county, and was re- elected in 1894. In the session of 1895 he was a meml^er of the committees on Education, Banks, Agriculture, Fish and Game, and Geological Survey. He took an active part in legislation affecting his constituents, and was looked upon as one of the leaders on the Democratic side of the House. Franklin A. Cumlv. House of Rkprfsen i ativi.s — Montgomery CouN^^•. 377 FRANKLIN A, COMLY, of Ambler, M(Mit<^omery county, was born in White Marsh township, that county, on the 17th of February, 1856. He attended the pubhc schools of his section, the Friends' Cen- tral School, at Fifteenth and Race streets, Philadelj^hia, and Swarthmore College, Delaware county. As additional pre- paration tor a business career he took a course in one of the leading business colleges. After this he became connected with the Bound Brook Railroad Company, and was with this corporation during the years 1876 to 1878. He left this posi- tion to engage in the produce commission business in Philadel- phia, being thus engaged for a period of two years. At the death of his father, in 1884, Mr. Comly returned to the home- stead and took charge of the farm, for several years success- fully managing it, but for the last two or three years has not been actively engaged in business of any kind. Mr. Comly is, as he expresses it, a "straight-out Repub- lican," and it is due in a great measure to his untiring efforts that the borough of Ambler, a thriving business place about fifteen miles from Philadelphia, is so stronglv Republican. He was first elected to the House of Representatvies as a member from Montgomery county in 1892, and in recognition of his services was re-elected in 1894. During the session of 1895 ^""G gave close attention to the work of the committees on Accounts, Counties and Townships, Railroads, and Labor and Industry, being chairman of the latter. Mr. Comly is a genial, whole-souled gentleman, and has a large number of friends in the political circles of the state. He takes a lively interest in the welfare of his constituents, and attends well to the difficult duties devolving on him as a member of the Leszislature. Benjamin Witman Dambly. House ok Rkpreskn iativks — Monicomkrv County. 379 BENJAMIN WJTMAN DAMBLY, one of iNIont^omcry couiuy's Kcprescntalucs, is the son of A. E. Dam])ly, who for years was a prominent editor and piil)hsher in that countw The family is an ancient one, dating from the vear i 1 1 2, the first known member beinf? Gibon of Ambly, who held lar,i;e estates in the province of Champagne. The subject of this sketch was born in the village of Skippack. liis present home, on the 26th of August, i Henry W. Kratz. House oi- Representativf.s — MoNiiioMEin Couniv. 385 HENRY W. KRATZ, the intelligent gentleman who, witli four colleagues, represents the populous county of Montgomery, was born July 31, 1834, in Perkiomen township, that county. When about six years of age he removed with the family to Trappe, Upper Provi- dence township, said county, residing thereuntil Aj^ril, 1889, when he removed to Norristown, the county seat, his present home. He was educated in the public schools of Trappe and at Washington Hall Collegiate Institute, where he prepared for college. In 1854 he engaged in school teaching, and suc- cessfully followed this vocation until 1872. In 1862 Mr. Kratz was elected justice of the peace, and for twentv \ears held this position, being engaged in surveying and conveyancing for a like period. In 1867 he was elected transcribing clerk of the Senate of Pennsylvania, serving two years; in 1881 was elected Recorder of Deeds of Montgomery county for three years ; was a member of the State Board of Agriculture from 1887 to 1893. From 1868 to the present he has been a director of Ursinus College, Montgomery county, being elected president of the board in 1873. He was one of the founders of the National Bank of Schwenksville, which was organized in April, 1874, and of which he has since been a director, being made president in 1891. He is also a manager of the Perkiomen and Reading Turnpike Company, and a member of the Montgomery County Histo- rical Society. As a fraternity man he is very prominent, being" a member and past master of Warren Lodge, No. 310, A. Y. M., a member of Norristown Chapter, No. 190, Royal Arch Masons, and of Hutchinson Commandery. No. 32, of Norristown. He is connected with St. Luke's Reformed church. Mr. Kratz was elected a Republican member of the House of Representatives in 1894, i"eceiving a majority of nearly 3,000, a jM'oof of unusual ]iopularity. He is a faith- ful, conscientious legislator, and reflects credit u]")()n his countv. Twice married, he has three lixing children, all of whom are also married. ■^JK 'w^ Llovu W.uiXKR Wellivek. House ok Rei'kkskma'Uvks — Montour CouNr\-. 3R7 LLOYD WAGNER WELLIVER, Montour county's single Representative, was born in Wash- ington ville, now a l)orou(j;h, on the 2 2ncl of December, 1859. When he was but four years of age his parents removed to Danville, and here his education was received in the pul)lic schools. After attending school for some years, he determined to learn the mercantile business, so he worked under the able tutelage of his father for some time. On the 1st of April, 1883, he became proprietor of a general store in Exchange, and in this he is still engaged. He has also held the office of postmaster for twelve years. The people of his county, desiring an able man to repre- seet them in the General Assembly, elected Mr. Welliver to this office. He was the Democratic candidate, but his sup- porters were from the ranks of all parties. He creditably acted on the committees on Military, Mines and Mining, Library, and Compare Bills. He is a hard worker, and entirely deserving the honor conferred upon him. Charles B. Zulick. House of Reprksextatives — NoKriiAMi>roN Coi'ntv. 389 CHARLES B. ZULICK, one of Northampton county's three Representatives, was born at Easton, that county (his present home), June 30. 1836, In his youth he attended the pubhc schools, and began his business career wlien l)ut eighteen years of age, and the business then estabhshed — that of book and music dealer — he was successfully engaged in for thirty-two consec- utive years. From the date of his retirement from this occupation to the present, he has been engaged in the wholesale coal trade, and m this also he has been particu- larly successful, his business assuming very large proportions. During the years 1876 and 1877 Mr. Zulick filled the position of bank assessor for the district of Northampton county, and at this time established an enviable reputation as a public ofiicer. This good opinion held of him by the community at large greatly aided in his election when nomi- nated for the House of Representatives by the Democrats in 1892, and as at the session he acted in the same faithful manner, his re-nomination and re-election for another term — 1^^94-5 — were assured. During the latter session he gave careful attention to the committees upon which he was cast, being those on xA-ppropriations, Counties and Townships. Constitutional Reform, and Judicial Apportionment. Webster Clay Weiss. House of Rki-kkskn i a iivks — Noriuami-ion Couniv. 391 WEBSTER CLAY WEISS was born in Weissport. Carbon county, Pa., September 23, 1853. His paternal jj;reat-grandfather was Col. Jacob, a native of Virginia, where he was educated as a surveyor. When a young man he came to Pennsylvania and settled in Carbon county, upon the present site of Weissport, which was named in his honor. At that early period it was a fort. He served in the Revolutionary war and was quartermaster sencral of the army, with the ranks of colonel. He was a scientist and geologist, and it was really due to him that coal was introduced. Mr. Weiss was reared in Weissport, attending school durintj the winter months onlv. When he was twelve years of age his father died, and he and his brother were obliged to support the family. He began work by driving mules on the gravel bank, for the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Com- pany. He later became boating agent of the company. In 1885 he became sales agent for the wholesale coal firm of Whitney & Kemmerer, taking charge of their Mauch Chunk office, which position he still holds. The political career of Mr. Weiss began early. When only twenty-one years of age he was elected auditor by the Republicans. Three years later he was elected justice of the peace. A few years later he was elected school direc- tor, became secretary of the board, and advised the board to adopt a uniform system of text books and pay for the same out of the district treasury. This was done, and his arrest and indictment followed, he being charged with misappropriation of public funds. The late Judge Dreher decided in his favor, however, and since then the state has provided that books shall be furnished. Mr. Weiss was elected to the House, being the first Republican ever elected from his county on a straight ticket and the only successful candidate on the ticket last fall. He is a member of the county Republican committee as well as of the state commit- tee. He is a member of many fraternal societies, and takes an active interest in their welfare. William H. W'oddrinc. House of Rhfreseniatives — Northami'ton County. 393 WILLIAM H. WOODRING, one of the Democratic members from Northampton county, was born in Upper Nazareth township, that county, on December 7, 1854. His father was a prominent man in tliat section, having been a teacher in the schools for thirty-five years. At the age of six tlie subject of this sketch entered the pubhc schools, and here laid the foundation of his broad education. When fourteen years of ajze he left school and accepted a clerkship in a mercantile house, retaining this position until 1S74-. He then entered Eastman's National Business College, taking a lull course and graduating there- from. Business again occupied his attention until 1878. when he entered Lafayette College, at Easton, Pa., and here he faithfully applied himself to stud}' for three years. He now began the study of law, and on June 8, 1885, was admitted to practice before the courts of his native county. Since that time he has been engaged in the active practice of his pro- fession, also managing a tine farm which he owns. He devotes considerable attention to the breeding of fine stock, of which he is an excellent judge. Air. Woodring entertains a deep regard for the National Guard. For five years he was a member of the Easton Grays, Company F, 4th Regiment, N. G. P., and while connected with this organization participated in the suppres- sion of the Reading riots, in 1877. Representative Woodring is not an office seeker, and prior to his election to the House, in 1S92, he had never held a political position. During the session he clearly proved himself eminently htted for the position, and, as a matter of course, was re-elected for the session of 1895. He was upon a number of important committees, which received careful attention. He is a man of great intelligence, and an honor to his county. George Wilson Rhoads. House ok Rrpresenta tivks — Norihumherland County. 395 GEORGE WILSON RHOADS, one of Northumberland's Representatives in tlie House, is a native of Cumberland county, Pa. On the ist of August. 1845, he was born in the town of Newville, and his boyhood days were spent in that place. He received only a common school education. While Mr. Rhoads was very young at the time of the breaking out of the rebellion, yet he could not be prevented from doing all in his power to preserve the Union. He enlisted in Company I, of Gen. John W. Geary's Regi- ment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, the famous 28th. and served out his term of enlistment. He then re-enlisted, and remained in active service until the close of the war. With this regiment he was engaged in numerous actions, and in them he carried himself in a cool and courageous manner. After receiving his discharge he determined to learn a trade, and that of carpentering being his choice, he went into the employ of Geo. Trullinger & Co., of Harrisburg. He rapidly advanced, and before long was superintendent of the Trullinger & Co. planing mill. During this time he was in- terested in politics, and from 1874 to 1884 he was a member of the board of control of the schools, of the capital city, serving the last year as its president. He removed to Sunbury and engaged in the wholesale planing mill business in connection with Wm. Whitmer & Sons. After remaining here for some time, he removed to Herndon and engaged in the same business, continuing to the present. He soon became one of Herndon's most popular citizens, and in 1894 was elected to the House of Representa- tives on the Republican ticket. These committees received his attention : Bureau of Statistics, Geological Survey, Judi- ciary Local, and Pensions and Gratuities. Mr. Rhoads' actions in the Legislature were characterized by the same energy as he always manifested in pri\ate life. Grant Newiukv. House of Represkniativf.s- — Norihump,kri,ani) County. 397 GRANT NEWBURY was born in the town of Northumberland, Pa., where he stiU has his residence, on the 2nd of February, 1853. He was a student in the common schools, and also obtained a portion of his education in the Orangeville Soldiers' Or]-)han School. After leaving school he entered a drug store and learned the business, and then attended lectures in the College of Phar- macy at Philadelphia. As a pharmacist he is regarded very highly, and this occupation he has always followed. Air. Newbury is an influential citizen of Northumberland, and twice has had the honor of being elected school director, filling the ofhce of secretary for three years. He has always supported Republican doctrines, aud three times was a dele- gate to the state conventions of that party. He secured the nomination for member of the House of Representatives from Northumberland, and to this position was elected in i ei.i'hia County. 473 RICHARD SALINGER, one of the representatives of the 2Sth district of Philadelphia, composed of the 29th ward of that city, was born in Mecklen- burg, Germany, on the 17th of October, 1S51. When but a little more than one year of age he was brought to this country by his parents, the family settling in Philadelphia. When he became of proper age he entered the public schools, taking a full course and graduating from the Central High School in 1867. He then became interested in mercantile pursuits, and later engaged in journalism. Deciding to make the law his future profession, he read in the offices of G. H. Earle and P. P. White, Esqs. , and was admitted to the bar in January, 1880. Since that time he has been actively engaged in the practice of his chosen profession, and has won no mean repu- tation as an attorney, and has a large and increasing clientage. Since 1882 he has been secretary of the Disston Land Com- pany, of Florida, filling this position in his usual able manner. Mr. Salinger early connected himself with the Republican party of this city, and has become very popular. In 1894 he was nominated and elected b}- this party to the House of Representatives, a position for which he is eminently fitted. The Speaker placed him upon the committees on Vice and Immorality, Judiciary General, and Printing. William Nickell. House of Rkprksentativks — Phii.adf.i.i'Iiia County. 475 WILLIAM NICKELL, representative from the 29th ward ot Philadelphia, was born October 16, 1852, at Gordonville^ Lancaster county, Pa., but at the age of two years he removed with his parents to Phila- delphia, where he has since resided. He received his educa- ti(Mi in the city schools ; but early in life he became the main support of the family, his father having died when William was but nine years of age. He was not cast down, however, by his adverse circumstances, but attended school whenever opportunity afforded after finishing his work. When only sixteen years old he secured a position as driver on a street car, then became conductor, and later a stable boss. He gave up this employment for that of a traveling salesman, which calling he has followed for thirteen years, and is now president of the Pennsylvania Division of the Travelers' Protective Asso- ciation of America, and also of the Salesmen's Association of Philadelphia, which society he was instrumental in organizing about six years ago. In political affairs Mr. Nickell is an earnest worker, having served four terms as a member of the 29th ward executive committee. He has also served several terms on the state Republican committee, and was elected a member of the House of Representatives in 1892. During his term of office he has introduced many bills ; and he never hesitates to enter into debate when occasion requires. During the session of 1895 ^^^ ^^'^^ placed on the committees on Banks, Counties and Townships, Manufactures, Public Health and Sanita- tion, and Railroads. TOHN A. KlFl'. House ok REi'KKSKN'rArivEs — Pike County. 477 JOHN A. KIPP, the only member from the Democratic county of Pike, was born in Greene township, that county, on the 2 2d of Febru- ary, 1849. He was one of a ]arfj;e family, and at the age of fourteen was obliged to leave the public schools he had attended up to that time, and began work with his father in the lumber woods and upon the farm, continuing thus until he attained his majority. He then determined to obtain a better education, so a year later he entered the State Normal School at Mansfield, Tioga county, and for three years con- tinued in this institution, earning his own way by ceaseless effort. Three more terms were spent in Millersville State Normal School, Lancaster county, and then he began teaching, acting at different times in the schools of Tioga, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. In 1878 he was elected superintendent of the schools of Pike county, and this posi- tion he held until 1892, when he resigned on account of the pressure of other business. At the age of thirty-six he took up the study of law under Hon. D. M. Van Auken, of Milford, Pa., being admitted to practice four years later. Mr. Kipp is one of Pike county's most prominent Demo- crats. He has twice been chairman of the county committee, and was burgess of Milford borough for two terms. He was elected to a seat in the House of Representatives in 1892, receiving a re-election in 1894. During the latter session he was a member of the committees on Centennial Affairs, Judiciary General, Municipal Corporations, Public Buildings, and Retrenchment and Reform. Mr. Kipp merits and has the confidence of the voters of his county, as he is a hard, conscientious worker, and jeal- ously guards the interests of his constituents. He is constant in his attendance upon the sessions of the House, and takes an active part in the business transacted by that body. Edelbekt U. Eaton. House ok Reprkskn ta iivks — Potter County. 479 EDELBERT U. EATON, who so ably represents the citizens of Potter county in the House of Representatives, was born August 17, 1844, in Auburn, N. Y. He is of sturdy American parentage, and spent his earHer years on a farm, attending the schools of the period until he reached the age of sixteen. He then decided to adopt medicine as his future profession, and made this his specialty in his future studies. He took a course in the Alfred University, Alfred, N. Y,, and in the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He received the degree of M. D. from the Buffalo Medical College. Dr. Eaton began the practice of medicine in 1867. and has been fully occupied with the duties of his profession, giv- ing very little time to politics. He has been a member of the United States Examining Board, at Coudersport, Pa., but has hlled no other political position. Dr. Eaton was elected to the Legislature in 1894 by the Republicans of Potter county, and proved himself a faithful servant of the people. He served on the following committees : Judiciary Local, Public Buildings, Retrenchment and Reform, and Bureau of Statistics, Joseph Wyatt. House of Reprksentativks — Sciirvi.Kii.i, Ctn'Niv. 481 JOSEPH WYATT, the Republican representative ironi tlie 1st district of Scliuyl- kill count)-, is an Englishman, being- born at Mumnershire, England, on the ist day of January, 1S59. He came to this country with his parents twelve years later, and the family made their home for some time at Tamac^ua. In 1870 they removed to Mahanov citv. During this time Joseph was putting forth his best efforts to obtain an education, and attended the pul)lic schools as much as ]^ossil)le. When he became old enough he entered the l)reaker, and soon worked up through all the grades of the mining industr)- from slate- picker to miner. The arduous work ot the mines, however, was not to his taste, so he secured the position of fan engineer, acting in this capacity for one year. He then accepted the position of fireman, and after a few months work at that was tendered the position ot hoisting engineer, which he accepted and filled for nine years, being in the employ of the Philadelphia and Reading Iron and Coal Company. During this time he was elected justice of the peace for one term, and also auditor for a like jx^riod. In Februar}', 1891, his position as engineer was resigned, and he then embarked in the hotel business, in which he is still prosperously engaged. In 1S94 ?^Ir. \\'\ att was elected to the House of Repre- sentatives, and at the session gave careful attiMition to all duties, including those falling upon him as a member of the committees on Alines and Mining, Legislative Apportionment, and Library. 31 Daxikl C. Shikv House of 1\i. i'ri:skxi-ai int.s — Scihni.kii i, Cocntv. 483 DANIEL C. SHUEY \vas born on tlie i i th day of August, 1S43, in TIc',u;ins town- sliip, Schuylkill county, Pa. His mental traininj^' was received principally in the common schools in the vic-inity of his home. Soon after the war was precipitated by the South, young Shuey entered the Federal army. He enlisted in the 76th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, in March. 1862. The regiment was attached to the loth Army Corps, and he remained with this famous organization until Ma}', 1865, taking an exceedingly active part in all the actions in which it was engaged. After being discharged Mr. Shuev returned to his home to enjoy the peace which he had sacrificed so much to gain. At an early age the subject of this sketch cast his political lot with the Republicans. He is an upright citizen, and has been honored with all the offices his fellow townsmen had power to bestow upon him. These were filled with ability, so he had no trouble in being elected to the blouse in 1894 by a pleasing majority. The Speaker placed his name upon these committees : Counties and Townships, Iron and Coal, and Public Buildings. Mr. Shuey is at present engaged in milling in the town of Mable, and is also a director of the Northwestern Fire Insurance Company. He is held in high respect l)y his constituents, and his conduct fully justifies the high ojunion they have of him. Seth Okmk. House of RFrkESKN ta i ivks — Schun i.kii.i. Coux'iv. 485 SETH ORME is a native of Iuif;iand, his l)irth])lare beino; near Mancliester, He was born November 8, 1H47, and came to this country with his parents when eight years of age. The family set- tled in St. Clair, Pa., and Seth went to work in the mines at a very early age. He continued in them until the \irtim of an accident, at the age of fourteen, which caused the loss of a leg. This prevented him continuing this kind of work, so he attended school for a short time, afterward learning the trade of shoemaking, and this occupation has received his attention ever since. He is at present the proprietor of a retail shoe store in St. Clair. As a citizen Mr. Orme is held in high esteem, and has served as school director and councilman in his adopted town, and both ijodies elected him as their president. He was postmaster of St. Clair for two terms — ^1881 to 1885, and 1889 to 1894. He resigned from this position upon being nominated for the Legislature from the 4th district of Schuylkill county, in the latter year. As Mr. Orme had so faithfully performed his duty in the positions of trust in which they had placed him, the citizens generally supported him with their ballots at the election, and he was elected to the high position for which he was a candidate. During the session he served upon the committees on Federal Relations, Laljor and Industry, Public Buildings, jNIines and Mining, and Judiciary Local. He is a thorough Republican, and aljly represented his county in the state conventions of that party in 1886 and 1889. '4 AuGLSTLS Christian Sen kink HousK OF Rki'ri;sf,ntativks — Slhuvi.kii.l Couxtv. 487 AUGUSTUS CHRISTIAN SCHRINK is a nati\-c of New Jersey, and was born May i, i 13 Cainphell, James 20 Delant-y, |. C 22 H-lc. William H IS l-:ikin. John !' ("lilkt'son, Ij. 1'" Ciregt;-, David McM ... 11 (irier, W. Hayes 2: Hastino'S, Daniel W l<"n>ntisi:)iece Haywood, Fjenjamin | 27 Houck, Henry 29 lackson, Samuel M. . Kelly, (ieor^e C. . . Lambert, |ames H. Latta, James \V. L\i)n, Walter 2.T ,MrCt)rmick, Henrv C 19 Keeder, I-'rank . . . . 1 I .Schaetiler, Nathan C. . 2: Schober, Frederic-k V. ■Stewart, John O. . . . Stewart, Thomas J. . . 'i'ilden, A. I 14 S 26 2.S 16 24 The Senate. Andrews, William H 133 ikiker, Jesse .Matlack 51 liamion, Anthony V .S3 I>ecker, Elwood 39 Brewer, William U . 99 lirown, John H 111 Cochran, J. Henry . . Si Coyle, John | 93 Critchheld, N'orman iJruce 105 Cniuse, Jacol) 49 Minn, William 121 I'Yuit, James .S 127 (iobin, John I'eter .Shindel .... 67 (">rad\, John I' 47 Green, Henry Dickinson 55 Hackenbert^, William Hood S7 Haines, Harvey W S9 Hardenbero;h, lulmund I-^ 85 Hyde, William H. . 109 Kautfman, Christian C 61 Keefer, l.utlur Keilv 91 Kennedy, .Arthur 117 Kline, Clarence W 7:^ Landis, John Herr 59 Laubach, Kdward H 69 Lemon, |ohn A. . . . IMcCarrell, .Samuel J. M iMcCreary, 1 )a\ id IJ. . iMcOuown, .Martin Luthi Meredith, William Bolin -Milleisen, AHred W. . Mitchell, Benjamin J5. . .Mitchell, James Georo;e Moyer, Henry G. . ( )sbourn, hYancis A. Penrose, P>oies . . . Porter, Charles X. . Rowland, Lafayette Savior, Henry D. . Shortt, Charles M. . .Smith, Georjje Handv . .Snyder, William Presti •Steel, .Samuel .Stotler . .Stik-s, Harry ( "iil)son . Thomas, Charles Wesle ri)|)erman, |ohn . X'aui^han, James C Walton, Daniel S. White, Samuel P. . . \\\n)ds, Joseph .Milliken PAGE • 103 63 ■31 lOI 1 1 97 79 107 ,S.S 41 4.S 43 129 37 71 123 65 3.'i 119 125 95 House of Representatives. PAGK Abranis, Elias 439 Ames, Charles Dudley 241 Anderson, David Miller 519 Andrews, \V. A. T 251 Baldwin, Clark T 2.S5 Baldwin, Richard Jacobs 273 Beam, William H 421 Beyerlein, Adolph, jr 403 Biddle, Jacob S 185 Bliss, W^ard R 269 Bolard, Jacol) 255 Bolles, Courtlandt K 419 Brown, Paul W 515 Buck waiter, Joseph W 399 Burrell, Luther A 367 Clarency, James 443 Cochrane, Samuel Bruce 177 Collins, Emerson 357 Comly, Franklin A 379 Comjiton, lohn B 253 Connell, Alexantler 'Hiomas . . . .313 Conrade, Da\ itl Howard 405 Cotton, Ennnitt lunerson 157 Creasy, William Trenton 249 Crothers, Samuel 469 Cruise, John . 413 Culbertson, William M 161 Curtin, Henry R 225 Curtis, William X 523 Dambly, Benjamin Witman 379 De\'elin, John H 435 Dixon, George K 275 Douthett. David B 213 Dunlap, H. Thomas 429 Duttera, Charles H 141 Eaton, Edelbert U 479 Eby, Milton M 321 Ellis, George W 337 Ennis, John Andrew Jackson . . . .445 Farr, lohn R 3^' Fletcher, Charles Harry 471 Focht, Benjamin K 509 FoUweiler, Warren T 4S9 Fow, John H 44i Fredericks, James W 245 French, John Calvin 521 Fritz, Andrew Lucius 247 Funk, Henry S 211 PAGE Gflrvin, Thomas Henry 271 Gilmore, John A 465 Goentner, [(_)hn Beans 3S1 Gould, Edward Powell 277 Graham, |ames C 541 Grrtnsback, Henry 425 Griffiths, George 363 Grigsby, Henry Wortiiington .... 333 Griner, James R 345 Grover, Frank J 315 Hannnond, janies B 527 Harrison, |ohn T 455 Harshaw, William J 369 Harvey, John Crawford 347 Hawkins, Charles .\ 539 Heagy, John M 267 Heidelbaugh, Milton . 323 Herman, Charles W 493 Hershey, Washington 1 325 Herzog, Jacob 15 ... 191 Hicks, George Washington Baker . . 463 HoUenbach, George C 383 Hopwood, (kH)rge 283 Hunter, .Archibald V> 531 fames, Henr\- !•" 511 feffrey, William K 351 [ennings, iiislioi) Worth 499 Kfcarns, John 155 Keen, W. H. Clay 263 Kephart, Harmon M 287 Rerkeslager, Milton W 453 Kern, Alvin J 339 Kerr, Charles M 543 Keyser, \\'illiam H 449 Kidd, William M 431 King, John William 359 Kinner, P'loyd Lee 201 Kipp, John A. . . 477 Kratz, Henry W 385 Kunkel, George 261 Lawrence, George \' 517 Lemon, Michael P> 151 Littley, William 459 Long, William H 537 Ludeii, Pxlward M 189 Lytle, P. .M 299 Mackrell, Archibald 153 Mansfield, Ira Franklin 181 rA(,E Maple, j. A 297 Martin, Al^enmn LiitluT _^;,i Martin, Jaco!) H * . . . 2_-g Martin, Jolm M ;,7i Marsliall, joiin Henry 23;, IMarshail, William 'I" 147 Mast, JM-ank 175 Mattux, John 1 51 ^ Manrtr, Jeremiah J97 Merrick, Walter T 5^)5 Millard, Ilnmphrey 1 501 Miller, William Henry 495 Milliken, Thomas () 301 Moore, Daniel I'"oulke 231 Moore, l'"rank N 205 Moore, James N 213 I\h)ore, Linns W 503 Mnehlhronner, Charles A 143 Mullin, ilenr\ 11 221 Mnrph\-, .Sanniel 1) 533 Mc"Alist(.-r, Theocloix- 139 .McC'lain, l'"r;ink 11 319 McDon.ikl, William |ohn 149 Mci'"ai'lane, ( ;eor};e 1 163 MfCian,i;hey, lohn 305 Neuhurx, (irant 397 Newman. Albert Scott 203 Nickell, William 475 Niles, Jerome l> 507 North, Merman H 365 O'Malley, Charles P 317 Orme, Seth 4X9 Pajje, .Samnel S 265 Parcels, Waller II 373 Pasco, |ohn II 343 Patchin, |ohn II 243 Patterson, l),i\i(l lluntei' 295 Patterson, [anus 209 Pattc-rson, |ohn Knox 197 Patterson, Samnel D 219 Pelt/., Sanuiel 461 Penneuill, Walton 433 Philips, Thomas J 2^^^ Pomeroy, Albert Xevin 291 Porter, W. Newton 529 I'richard, James 199 Raven, Allred II 447 Raymond. |ames Ross 281 [;e, William H 353 kntter, Harry 11 361 Salini^er, Richard 473 Salti-r. Sanniel 4'.S Sann(K-rs, ( )scar P 407 Scaife, ()li\ir Perry, Jr 145 .Schrink, .\u,L;nstns C 4S7 .Schwar/, Richard !•' 375 .Scott, |ohn M 417 Seanor. Noah 303 .Se\iert, Anj^nstns (j 327 Sluiey, Daniel C 4.S3 .Singer, I )a\ id 409 .Smiley, Ahred W 237 Smith, Robert 467 Smith, William C 1S3 Smith, William ( )rlando 307 .Sni\eh, I-.dwin Shields 293 Spanj^ler, P>enjamin K 257 Stajiles, Sto.>;(lell S. . . . ... 355 Stewart, William h'rancis 437 .Stineman. Jacob C 217 .Stnck, lienjamin !■" 491 Talbot, D. Smith 229 Tiffany. Ilnmphrey Dallas 535 Tilbrook, Thomas 173 I'nderuootl. Xilson V 525 \'are, (ieori;e A 401 Wall.ice. Sanuiel 171 Walton. I lenry b 137 Wannemacher. Perry 341 Weaver. David lCn,i;land 159 Weible. |arob H 195 Weiss. Webster Clay 391 Welliver, I.loyd Warner 387 Weiik. Jacob I^ 2.S9 West. David 1S7 Weyand. Jacob 179 Wilcox, lunmet H 279 Williams, 'i'homas H. . .... 223 Wilson. II. l.atinur 309 Wilson. John .S 329 Wilson. Matthew M 167 Woodriui;. William H 393 Womilsdorir. Philip I-: 227 Wyatt, Jose|)h }Si N'oniii;, James ! 259 Zehnder, William Thomas 427 Ziilick. Charles i; 3S9 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS iliii ml nil mil 014 310 668 8 O