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MABIE, Hamilton Wright, author, b. in Cold Spring, N. Y., 22 Dec, 184"). He was educated at Williams college and Columbia university. lie has pursued a literary career and is a public speak- er, and in October, 1899, he delivered an address on Edgar A. Poe at the University of Virginia. Mr. Mabie is the editor of the " Outlook," and the author of " Norse Stories retold from the Eddas " (New York, 1890) ; " My Study Fire "' ; " Under the Trees and Elsewhere " (1891) ; " P^ssays in Lit- terary Interpretation" (1892); "Essays on Nature and Culture (1895) ; " Short Studies in Literature " (1896); "Essays on Books and Culture (1897); " Es- says on Work and Culture" (1898); "The Forest of Arden " and " The Life of the Spirit " (1899).

MACARTHUR, Robert Stuart, clergyman, b. in Dalesville, province of Quebec, 31 July, 1841. His parents were both of Presbyterian stock from Scotland. The son was graduated at the University of Rochester and at the Rochester theological sem- inary. While a student at the university and sem- inary he became known as an effective preacher. He was called to the Calvary Baptist church in New York city ; he accepted and entered upon his duties in 1870. During his pastorate the church flourished in numbers, in influence, and in wealth. The building on 23d street was sold, and a new struc- ture was begun on 57th street in 1882, opened for public worship in 1883, and consecrated in 1884. He received the degree of I). D. from the Univer- sity of Rochester, and of LIj. D. from Columbian university. Besides his pastoral duties he has found time for much travelling, writing, and lectur- ing. His lectures are upon "The Empire of the Czar," " The Land of the M idnight Sun," " The Story of the Huguenots," "Glimpses of Spanish Cities," " Elements of Success in Life," " Chips from Many Shops," " India," " The Hawaiian Islands." aud " God's Hand in the Nation's Conflict." He has written " Calvary Pulpit " (1890) ; " Divine Balus- trades" (1894); "Quick Truths in Quaint Texts" (1895); "The Attractive Christ," "Current Ques- tions for Thinking Men," and " Bible Difficulties" (1898); and "History of Israel from the Installa- tion of .Joshua to the Death of Samuel."

McBRIDE, George Wickliffe, senator, b. in Yamhill county. Ore., 13 March, 1854. He stud- ied at the preparatory department of Willamette university and at Christian college. He was ad- mitted to the bar, but has been engaged in mercan- tile pursuits rather than In active practice of his Erofession. In 1882 he was elected to the state ouse of representatives, and the following Sep- tember was elected speaker. In 1886 he became secretary of state, being re-elected in 1890 and serving until January, 1895. In February of the latter year he was elected to the U. S. senate for the term ending In March, 1901.

MacCABE, John Alexander, Canadian edu- cator, b. in County Cavan, Ireland, 9 Jan., 1842. He was educated at the Irish national schools, and the normal school, Dublin. He came to Canada in 1869, and has filled several important positions in leading schools and academies in the Dominion of Canaila, becoming principal of the normal school, Ottawa, in 1875. Mr. MacCabe received the degree of LL. D. In 1889, is a fellow of the Royal society of Canada, and the author of an " English Grammar,'' " Practical Lessons in English," and " Hints for Ijanguage Lessons," which have found wide acceptance with teachers and .schools.

McCLELLAN, Ely. physician, b. in Philadel- phia, Pa., 23 Aug., 18.34 ; d. in Chicago, 111., 8 May, 1893. He studied at the University of Pennsyl- vania and at Williams, and was graduated at Jef- ferson medical college in 1856. Dr. McClellan entered the National army as a surgeon in August, 1861, and on 1 June. 1876, he was promoted major, and In September, 1891, deputy surgeon-general, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Among his writings are "Obstetrical Procedures among the Aborigines of North America" (Louisville, Ky., (1873); "Fibroid Tiimors of the Uterus" (1874); "Cholera Hygiene" (1874); Common Carriers, or the Porters of Disease "(1874) ; "A History of the Cholera Epidemic of 1873 in the United States " (Washington, 1875) ; " Battey's Operation " (Louis- ville, 1875); "A Note of Warning: Lessons to be learned from Cholera Facts of the Past Year, and from Recent Cholera Literature" (1876) ; "On the Relation of Health Boards and other Sanitary Or- ganizations with Civic Authorities" (Atlanta, Ga., 1876) ; and " A Review of Von Pettenkofer's Out- break of Cholera among Convicts " (1877).

McCOMAS, Louis Emory, senator, b. in Wash- ington county, Md.. 28 Oct.,"l846. He was a stu- dent at St. James college, and was graduated from Dickinson college In 1866. He began the practice of law in 1868, having studied with R. H. Alvey, now chief justice of the court of appeals of the District of Columbia. In 1876 he was the Repub- lican candidate for the 45th congress from the 6th district, and was defeated by fourteen votes. He was elected to the 48lh congress, and for three successive terms thereafter. In 1890 he again met defeat. In the presidential campaign of 1892 he was the secretary of the Republican national com- mittee. Shortly after the election of that year President Harrison appointed him to the supreme court of the District of Columbia. In his judicial as well as his legislative career. Judge McComas has earned high praise. He wa.s elected to the U. S. senate as successor to Arthur P. Gorman, whose term expired In .March, 1899.

McCOY, Thomas Francis, soldier, b. in Penn- sylvania in 1824; d. in Lewiston, Pa„ 20 July, 1899. He entered the Mexican war as 1st lieutenant of the 11th U. S. infantry, and was brevetted captain for gallant and meritorious conduct. At Molino del Rey, his superior ofticer having fallen, he com- manded the regiment, and was accorded the high- est praise by Gen. Cadwallader, the brigade com- mander. At the outbreak of the civil war Capt. McCoy was appointed deputy quartermaster of Pennsylvania, and in 1862 he was made colonel of the 107th Pennsylvania volunteers, remaining In active service until the close of the war. His skill, coolness, and bravery won for him great praise from his superior officers. For his services in the battle of Five Forks he was brevetted briga- dier-general. Gen. JleCoy was a prominent citi- zen, a member of the bar, and an elder of the Presbyterian church for nearly half a century. — His son, Frank R.. graduated at the U. S. mili- tary academy in >Iune, 1897, and is a lieutenant In the service with the 10th U. S. cavalry In Cuba. He was among the wounded at E! Canev.

McCRACKAN, William Denison, author, b. in Munich, Germany, 11 June, 1864. of Ameri- can parents. He is well known as a lecturer, and is the author of the following works : " Rise of the Swiss Republic " (Boston, 1892) ; " Little Idyls