“ He was educated in the public schools of Kingston and afterward engaged in railway service for several years, then became a manufacturer in Detroit, but has for several years been retired from business. Mr. Freer has long been a patron and collector of art, and made a Whistler collection which gained recognition as the finest in the United States, and presented it along with his other art collections, to the Smithsonian Institution at Washington. ”

“ Entered business life as messenger in the National Bank of Illinois in 1880; entered banking house of father in 1883, and continued in same until 1897, the business being conducted upon retirement of father in 1885 under name of Foreman Bros.; in 1897, when the business was incorporated as Foreman Bros. Banking Co., became its vice-president, which position still holds. Ex-president Bankers Association of Illinois; member Chicago Stock Exchange. Democrat. Clubs: Union League, Standard, Bankers, Iroquois. ”

“ In 1877 he entered railway service as operator for the middle division of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. He has since filled various positions on different railroads. Since 1903 he has been vice-president and general manager of the Pacific Coast Company; president of the Pacific Coast Railway, the Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad, the Pacific Coast Coal Company and Pacific Coast Steamship Company at Seattle, Wash.
Fordney, Joseph Warren, congressman, was born Nov. 5, 1853, in Blackford County, Ind. He has been extensively engaged in the lumber business for many years ”

“ He has written several pamphlets on the prehistoric inhabitants of the West Indies, the most important of which is a monograph on The Aborigines of Porto Rico and Neighboring Islands," one of the yearly reports of the Bureau of American Ethnology. His contributions to zoology may be found in the publications of the Museum of Comparative Zoology of Harvard College, and deal mainly with jellyfishes and other marine animals. ”

“ Fahnestock entered the employ of Peter Wright & Sons, General Agents for the American Line of steam-ships, and the International Navigation Co., operating the Red Star Line. In July, 1884, upon the acquisition of the Inman Line by the International Navigation Co., he inaugurated their voucher system and was placed in charge of the adjustment of through freights between the ocean carriers and the railroads. In January, 1902, when the International Navigation Co. assumed full charge of its own affairs, he was made assistant treasurer at Philadelphia. ”

“ Foote, Allan Ripley, editor and author of 315 Linwood ave., Columbus, Ohio, was born Jan. 26, 1842, in Olcott, N.Y. He served nearly four years in the civil war in a Michigan regiment, attaining the rank of second lieutenant. He has been president of the Ohio state board of commerce and president of the national tax association. In 1899-1905 he was editor of Public Policy. He is the author of Public Policy Editorials in three volumes; Labor, Capital and the Public and other works. ”

“ Foote, Hubert T., physician, 120 Lexington avenue, New York City; residence New Rochelle. Born in Saratoga, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1859. Educated at Cornell. (Married.) Member Cornell, Country Cycle, Metropolitan Kennel, American Kennel and Century Road Clubs, League of American Wheelmen and the Alumni Associations of the American Veterinary College and the Eclectic Medical College of the City of New York.
Foraker, Joseph Benson, soldier, lawyer, governor and United States senator of Cincinnati, Ohio, was born July 5, 1846, near Rainsboro, Highland County, Ohio. ”

“ In 1911 received the degree of M.A., from the Harvard University in recognition of his library of books and pamphlets on Angling, Fishing, Fish Culture and Fisheries; numbering over 12,000 volumes in 17 different languages. He has been school commissioner and alderman of New-port, was elected mayor in 1893, served as common councilman from 1909-1912; in 1912 was elected a presidential elector of the State of Rhode Island on the Democratic ticket. He is vice-president of the Board of Inland Fisheries of the State of Rhode Island; for many years a trustee of St. ”

“ Jonathan Sherman of Utica, N.Y.; early education in public and private schools; graduated Clinton Liberal Institute, Fort Plain (president, valedictorian) , 1888; Rutgers College, A.B. (rhetorical honor) president of class, 1892; A.M., 1895; New York Law School, LL.B. (cum laude) , 1894, and admitted to bar May 15, 1894; married, Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec., 1897, Grace Hazard Colvin (daughter of William S. Colvin, then president of Hazard Powder Co.) ; four children. Senior member of firm Farley & Rumsey, of White Plains, N.Y., and New York City ”

“ Began banking business as clerk in Merchants National Bank, St. Joseph, Mo.; later on was with American National Bank of Kansas City, Mo.; drifted into insurance business in 1893; became connected with Central Trust Co. (now Farmers Trust Co.) , Insurance Department, at Indianapolis, and has been vice-president and di-Teeter since 1905. Served four years in State Militia in Missouri. Republican. Vice-president National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents. Recreation: Golf. Clubs: Commercial, Country, Dramatic. Residence: 2134 N. Alabama St. Office: 150 E. Market St., Indianapolis. ”

“ Originated the demonstration form of imparting business education, and established the Labratory of Business Method, conducting classes of several hundred men and women. The demonstrations are held upon a stage with scenery and accessories. Prominent business men and women play the parts. He is author of: About Advertising and Printing, 1889, the first book on advertising published; Building Business, 1893; Dollars and Sense, 1896; Practical Publicity, 1896; Fowler's Cyclopedia of Advertising and Printing, 2,000 illustrations, 1897; Ayes of Advertising, 1900 ”

“ Became member of the firm of Harrison, Frazier & Co., later the Franklin Sugar Refining Co.; now retired from active business. Director Philadelphia Trust, Safe Deposit and Insurance Co., American Pulley Co.; manager Western Savings Fund of Philadelphia Merchants' Fund. Member Pennsylvania Historical Society, Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Clubs: Rittenhouse, University. Residence: 250 S. 18th St. Office: Drexel Bldg., Philadelphia.
Frear, James A., United States congressman from the tenth district of Wisconsin, was born Oct. 24, 1861, in Hudson, Wis. He has been city attorney ”

“ He married Katherin Arvilla Talmadge; and they have two daughters. Address: 78 Front St., New York City.
Ford, Edwin Ivanhoe, superintendent Richmond division, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, office Richmond, Virginia Born April, 1871, in Goochland Co., Virginia Educated in the public schools. Entered railway service in 1886, as water boy, since which time he has been consecutively: 1887 messenger; 1888 flagman; 1888 to 1890 switchman; 1890 to 1893 yard clerk and yard conductor; 1893 to 1897 assistant yard master; 1897 to 1905 yard master and general yard master ”

“ Engaged in pharmacy ten years; became cashier of the American National Bank, president since 1905 of the First National Bank of Deadwood; also president of the Consolidated Power and Light Co. of South Dakota, treasurer Franklin Hotel Co.; assistant secretary Golden Reward Consolidated Mining and Milling Co.; Mayor, Deadwood, 1914-16. Republican. President Humane Society. Mason, Elk. Clubs: Deadwood Business (president) ”

“ Member American Medical Association, N.Y., State Medical Association, N.Y., Academy Medicine, Massachusetts Medical Society, etc. Clubs: Century Association, University, Yale (N.Y. City) , Tavern (Boston) . Address: 41 W. 50th St., New York City.
Fiske, Thomas Scott, mathematician, educator, Columbia University, New York City, was born, New York City, May 12, 1865; son of Thomas Scott and Clara (Pittman) Fiske; A.B., Columbia Univ., 1885, A.M., 1886, Ph.D., 1888; married, Feb. 1, 1913, Natalie Page, of New York City. Fellow and assistant in mathematics, Columbia Univ., 1885-1888 ”

“ Catholic. Recreations : Shooting, golf, fishing, horseback riding. Club : Commercial, Army and Navy, New York. Address : Princeton.
Flynn, Thomas Michael, banker, merchant; born Peru, Ill., June 17, 1859; son of Patrick J. and Mary A. (Farrell) Flynn; married, Peru, Ill., Feb., 1895, Annie J. Johnson; four children. President State Bank of Parsons; treasurer Parsons Electric Light and Power Co.; manager and treasurer Flynn Clothing Co. Republican; Catholic. Director Parsons Home and Hospital. Elk, member of Royal Arcanum, Modern Woodmen of America, Knights of Columbus, Royal Neighbors. ”

“ Trustee Emigrant Indus-trial Savings Bank; director New York Mortgage and Security Co., Columbia National Life Insurance Co. President Board of Aldermen, New York, 1902-1907; member 60th to 61st congresses (1907-1911) from 11th New York District; reelected to 62d congress, 1911-1913. Democrat; Catholic. Trustee Catholic Protectory. Clubs: National Democratic Club, Catholic Club, Columbian Yacht (N.Y. City) ; Champlain (Plattsburgh, N.Y.) . Address: 429 Broome St., New York City.
Forry, Edwin Henry, banker, insurance official; born Newark, Ohio, 1864 ”

“ Ford, H. Clark, lawyer, banker; born Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 25, 1853; son of Horatio C. and Martha C. Ford; graduated from the University of Michigan, B.S., 1875; married, Cleveland, Ohio, Oct., 1877, Ida M. Thorp; five children. Engaged in the practice of law; president and director The Garfield Savings Bank Co., The Williamson Co.; director The Cleveland Trust Co., The Cleve-land & Eastern Traction Co.; member Ford, Snyder & Tilden, attorneys at law. Served as member City Council, City of Cleve-land, Ohio, six year, 1879-1885 and also served as its vice-president. Republican ”

“ Freeman; attended Cuyahoga Falls High School, 1894, Adelbert College, Western Reserve Univ., 1898; married, Crestline, 0., Jan. 12, 1909, Bertha S. Babst ; cashier Garfield Savings Bank, Glenville, 1899-1903 ; assistant secretary, treasurer Garfield Savings Bank of Cleveland, 1903-06; secretary and treasurer of The American Trust and Savings Co. of Springfield, 0., since 1907; vice-president American Trust and Savings Bank since Jan. 1, 1914. Served as private and corporal in Troop A, N.G. of Ohio, 1902-06. Republican ; Congregationalist. Member Beta Theta Pi fraternity. ”

“ Co. in 1893 to inaugurate that company's dep't for ins. of under average lives, and in 1909 agent for negotiating sale of New Zealand forest properties to Am., British and European capitalists; appt 'd delegate to Internat. Congress of Hygiene and Demography at London, 1891. Traveled in U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, all Scandinavian countries (including Iceland) , Italy, Greece, Turkey, Asia Minor, Egypt, India, China, Japan, P.I., Hawaii , Polynesian Islands, Brazil, Canary Islands, Australia and New Zealand. ”

“ L.I., B.S., and A.M.; married Cora Belle Baynham, June 16, 1895 ; member I.O.O.F., K. of P. and Masons ; Democrat ; all of his business career has been devoted to educational work ; held the following positions : President of S.T.N. College, Essary Springs, Tenn., president West Tenn. Christian College, Henderson, Tenn., president Southwestern Christian College, Denton, Tex.; now president of N.T. and B. College, Henderson, Tenn.; member of the Church of Christ.
Freeman, Henry Edgerton, banker, born Cuyahoga Falls, 0., March 17, 1878 ”

“ Frank, Alfred, mining engineer; born at Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1879, son of Charles and Amelia (Binger) Frank. Educated in Cincinnati public schools and Univ. of Cincinnati; C.E., Cornell Univ., 1898. General manager Ohio Copper Co. and Bingham Central Ry. Construction engineer Stewart Mining Co. Member Am. Inst. Min. Engrs. Clubs: Alta, University, Country (Salt Lake City) , Silver Bow, Auto, Country (Butte, Mont.) . Residence: Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Offices: Newhouse Bldg., Salt Lake City, Utah, and State Savings Bank Bldg., Butte, Mont. ”

“ Clubs: Boston Engineers, University (San Diego) ; University, Sutter, Sacramento (Sacramento) . Residence : 1213 26th St. Office : Forum Bldg., Sacramento, Cal.
Fletcher, Duncan Upshaw, United States senator from Florida, was born Jan. 6, 1859, near Americus, Ga. He was educated at Vanderbilt University of Nashville, Tenn., and soon attained success at the bar of Florida. In 1893 he was a representative in the Florida State Legislature, and in 1893-95 and in 1901-03 was mayor of Jacksonville, Fla. In 1896-98 he was president of the Jacksonville Bar Association ”

“ Independent ; Episcopalian. Trustee Marshall University; member Marshall Progressive League ; honorary vice-president State Fair of Texas; treasurer Masonic Lodge thirty-five years, past grand commander Knights Templar, 33° Scottish Rite Mason, Shriner, Elk, Knight of Pythias. Address, Marshall.
Fry, Henry Clay, soldier, manufacturer and banker, of Rochester, Pa., was born Sept. 17, 1840, near Lexington, Ky. In 1861 he enlisted in the Civil War, and served in various battles and skirmishes until its close. ”

“ Partner in law firm of Rogers, Ellis& Johnson. One of the legal representatives in Colorado of A.T. &S.F. Ry. Co. (asst. atty.) ; Colorado Midland Ry. Co. (asst. to gen. solr.) Colorado Eastern R.R. Co., The Pullman Co., Wells Fargo Express Co., U.S. National Bank, and other corps. Professor in Denver Law School. Clubs: University, Interlachen Golf, Chamber of Commerce; Zeta Psi fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta fraternity (Law) . Residence: 1256 Lafayette St. Office: 624 Foster Bldg., Denver, Colo.
Frazier, William West, retired merchant, capitalist, born Montevideo, Uruguay, South America, Aug. ”