Vt. He began the practice of law in Chi- cago, Ill. In 1895-1911 he was a represen tative from Illinois to the fifty-fifth, fifty- sixth, fifty-seventh, fifty-eighth, fifty-ninth, sixtieth and sixty-first congresses as a re- publican. In the fifty-fifth congress he in- troduced the bill to reorganize the navy.
Foss, Cyrus David, educator, clergyman, bishop, author, was born Jan. 17, 1834, in Kingston, NY. In 1854 he graduated from An image should appear at this position in the text. the Wesleyan univer- sity; and for three years was an instruc- tor in Amenia semi- nary of New York. In 1857 he entered the traveling minis try was for six years in the city of Brook- lyn; and for ten years pastor in churches in New York City. In 1875-80 he was presi- dent of the Wesleyan university; and in 1880 was elected and or- dained a bishop of the methodist episcopal church. His residence has since been at Minneapolis, Minn.; and in Philadelphia, Pa. His duties have taken him to many lands; and he has twice traveled completely around the globe. He has published Sermons and Addresses, and other works.
Foss, Sam Walter, librarian, author, poet, was born June 19, 1858, in Candia, N.H. Since 1898 he has been librarian of the Somerville public library. He is a noted lec. turer and reader of his own poems. He is the author of Back Country Poems; Whiffs from Wild Meadows; Dreams in Homespun Songs of War and Peace; and Songs of the Average Man.
Fossler, Laurence, educator, philologist, author, was born March 12, 1857, in Ger- many. Since 1894 he has been professor of Germanic languages and literatures at the university of Nebraska. He is the author of a Brief German Grammar; and Practical German Conversations.
Foster, A. Lawrence, congressman, was born in New York. In 1841-43 he was a representative from New York to the twen- ty-seventh congress. He died in Morris- ville, N.Y.
Foster, Abby Kelley, reformer, abolitionist, was born Jan, 15, 1811, in Pelham, Mass. She was a noted reformer, and an ardent abolitionist. She died Jan, 14, 1887, in Wor- cester, Mass.
Foster, Ahiel, clergyman, statesman, con- gressman, was born Aug. 8, 1735, in Andover, Mass. In 1761-79 he was pastor of the con- gregational church of Canterbury, N.H. In 1783-84 he was a delegate from New Hamp- shire to the continental congress. In 1789- 91 he was a representative from New Hamp- shire to the first congress. In 1793-94 he was president of the New Hampshire state senate. In 1795-1803 he again represented New Hampshire in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh congresses. He died Feb. 6, 1806, in Canterbury, N.II.
Foster, Addison Gardner, business man, United States senator, was born in 1837 in Belchertown, Mass. In 1859-75 he was en- gaged in the grain and real estate business; and later was county auditor and surveyor of Wabasha, Minn. In 1899-1903 he was clected United States senator to fill a va cancy.
Foster, Mrs. Agnes Greene, lecturer, au- thor, poet, was born Dec. 6, 1863, in Athens, Ala. She was educated in Trinity college of An image should appear at this position in the text. Dublin; at the college of oratory at Jackson- ville, Ill.; at the col- lege of oratory of Chicago, Ill.; and in Blois, France. In 1886 she married Mr. Will. iam C. Foster of Chi- cago, Ill. She is very widely known in America and Europe 85 an impersonator, lecturer, dramatic reader and writer. She is the author of By the Way; Promises; Commands; Admonitions; Truth Triumph- ant; My Wish for You; The Weaving of Life's Fabric; You and Some Others; Life; and other works. He
Foster, Ardeen, lecturer, poet, author, was born Oct. 14, 1862, in Franklin, Mich. has lectured in Europe and America. He is the author of Ardeen Foster's Poetical Works; Broken Barriers; The Reign of John Rudd; Yana of the Barracks; Twelve Jolly Bachelors; and The Red Nubbin. He is also the co-author of Sam❜l of Posen, a character comedy.
Foster, Benjamin, clergyman, scholar, theo- logian, was born June 12, 1750, in Danvers, Mass. He was an accomplished scholar, par- ticularly in the Greek, Hebrew and the Chal. dean languages; and was eminent as a preacher. He died on Aug. 26, 1798, in New York City.
Foster, Benjamin, painter, artist, was born July 31, 1852, in North Anson, Maine. He was for fifteen years employed in mer- cantile business. He exhibited his works at the World's Columbian exposition. Among his works are A Dreary Road; The Shepard; and other works.
Foster, Cassius G., soldier, lawyer, state senator, jurist, was born Jan. 22, 1837, in Webster, N.Y. During 1863-64 he was a member of the Kansas state senate; he was mayor of Atchison in 1867; and was United States district judge for the district of Kan- sas in 1874-99. He was founder and presi. dent of the Foster humane society. He died June 21, 1899, in Topeka, Kan.
