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ogy. He is the author of History of Ancient Greek Literature; History of Koman Literature; and part author of two latin text-

books. Fowler, Mrs. Harriet Putnam, author, poet, Svas born July 25, 1842, in Danversport, Mass. In 1870 she published a work en-

Vegetarianism, the Radical Cure for Intemperance. Then appeared from her pen a novel entitled Our titled

Smoking Husbands and What to Do With Them. She is now collating a series of ancestral books of genealogy and heraldry, which will form a rich legacy to posterity. She is able to trace her descent through sixteen generations to Catherine Chaucer, sister of Geoffrey Chaucer, the father of English poetry. She is the author of a book of poems entitled Puritan Bluebells. Fowler, Henry, clergyman, author, was born in 1824 in Stockbridge, Mass. In 185871 he was pastor of the Second presbyterian church of Auburn, N.Y. He was the author of The American Pulpit, a collection of sketches of American preachers. He died Aug. 4, 1872, in Vineyard Haven, Mass.

Fowler, Henry Thatcher, educator, author, was born March 4, 1867, in Fishkill, N.Y. Since 1901 he has been professor of biblical literature and history at Brown university of Providence, E.I. He is the author of Prophets as Statesman and Preachers; Outlines of Biblical History and Literature; and other works. Fowler, James Alexander, lawyer, statesman, was born Feb. 22, 1863, in Bull Run, Tenn. Since 1886 he has practiced law in Knoxville. Tenn. In 1898 he was the republican candidate for governor of Tennessee.

Fowler, Jessie A., phrenologist, editor, author, lecturer, was born July 11, 1856, in New York City. She has lectured throughout the Australian colonies and the British isles in connection with her father, ProfesShe is president of the sor L. N. Fowler. Fowler institute in London, which has for its object the study of anthropology in all its branches.

Fowler, John, soldier, congressman, was in 1755. He was a soldier in the war of the revolution; and attained the rank of captain. In 1797-1807 he was a representative from Kentucky to the fifth, sixth, sevHe died enth,, eighth and ninth congresses. Aug. 22, 1840, in Lexington, Ky.

born

officer, diplomat, was 1858, in New York City. He was educated in the public schools of Winchester, Mass.; and at Phillips academy of Until 1881 he was a United Exeter, N.H.

Fowler, John, naval

bom May

9,

States government clerk in the naval rendezvous of Washington D.C.; became clerk to the secretary of the navy and to the president; and in 1886-89 cruised around the world. Since 1890 he has been in the United States consular service; he was consul at Ningpo, China; in 1896, was transferred to Chefoo; and since 1904 has been consul-general at Chefoo, China.

Fowler, John Edgar, lawyer, legislator, congressman, was born Sept. 8, 1866, in Sampson covmty, N.Y. He was educated in the common schools of and at the county; Wake Forest college. He taught school for two years; and read law at the university of North Carolina. In 1894 he was admitted to the practice of law; <;%^^H^HHgj^H and for many years

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practiced his profession in Clinton, N.C.

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was

formerly a democrat; but in 1892 he left the democratic and allied himself with the populist party. In 1892 he was nominated for the state house of representatives, but was defeated by seven votes. In 1894 he was elected a member of the North Carolina state senate. In 1897-99 he Avas a representative from North Carolina to the fifty-fifth congress as a free

silver

populist.

Fowler, Joseph Smith, mathematician, lawUnited States senator, was born Aug. In 1866-71 31, 1822, in Steubenville, Ohio. he was United States senator from Tennessee. In 1871-1902 he practiced law in Washyer.

ington, D.C.

He

died

March

30,

1902, in

Washington, D.C, and was buried in Lexington, Ky. Fowler, Lorenzo Niles, journalist, lecturer, author, was born June 23, 1811, in Coshocton, N.Y. He was one of the founders of the firm of Fowler and Wells. He was the author of Marriage, its History and Ceremonies; and Lectures on Man. He died Sept.

2,

1896, in

West Orange,

N.J.

Fowler, Mrs. Lydia Folger, physician, author, was born in 1823 in Nantucket, Mass. She was the wife of Lorenzo Niles Wells; and was a practicing physician for some years. She was the author of Nora, the Lost and Redeemed; The Pet of the Household and How to Save It; Familiar Lessons on Phrenology and Physiology; and Familiar Lessons on Astronomy. She died Jan. 26, 1879, in London, England. Fowler, Lyttleton, clergyman, was bom on Sept. 12, 1802, in Smith City, Tenn. In 1838 he was appointed by the Mississippi conference superintendent of the Texas mission. After the organization of the Texas conference he was presiding elder of various districts. Died Jan. 19, 1846, in Texas.