Howe, James R
merchant, legislator, congressman, was born Jan. 27, 1839, in New York city. His ancestors were among the early settlers of New England. From his youth up he has been engaged in the drygoods business; is trustee in a number of public institutions in the city, and is vice-president of the Amphion Musical Musical society and a member of the Union League club. He was elected to the fifty-fourth and fifty-fifth congresses as a republican. He has taken a prominent part in the deliberations of congress. He introduced an amendment to the constitution of the United States, making it possible for a uniform marriage and divorce law; and also advocated a national bankrupt law, and the creation of a labor commission bill. He has also spoken on the Armenian outrages, Cuba, the emergency bond bill, and pensions.