Cobbs, Thomas
lawyer, jurist, was born Aug. 5, 1826, in Raleigh, N. C. As early as 1867 he was recognized as one of the most distinguished criminal lawyers in the state of Alabama. He practiced law in all its branches until 1880, when he was chosen one of the chancellors of the chancery court of Alabama. He re-elected in 1886, and again in 1892, both times without was opposition. His division until 1895 comprised sixteen counties. In the years he has been upon the bench he has had to decide almost every kind of question known to equity jurisprudence. His written opinions are clear and logical; and his style is terse and vigorous. His contributions to law literature have been extensive, and are conceded to be valuable acquisitions to judicial literature. COBERN, CAMDEN M.. clergyman, theologian, archæologist, author, was born April 19, 1855, in Uniontown, Pa. He is a distinguished clergyman, and is now the popular pastor of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church of Denver, Col. He is the author of an extensive work on Ancient Egypt; a Commentary on Ezekiel and Daniel; and is a constant contributor to the archæological and theological reviews of America and Europe.