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Schley, Winfield Scott

naval officer, explorer, author, was born Oct. 9, 1839, near Frederick, Md. He attended the naval academy during 1856-60; and was promoted to master in 1861. He was in all the engagements which led to the capture of Port Hudson in 1863.

In 1866 he was commissioned a lieutenant-commander; and commander in 1874.

During 1880-83 he was light-house inspector; in 1884 was in charge of the Greely expedition; and in 1885-89 was chief of the bureau of equipment and recruiting. He was promoted to captain in 1888; and in 1898 gained distinction during the Spanish-American war in the destruction and capture of the Spanish fleet. He is the author of The Rescue of Greely.

SCHMAUK, THEODORE EMANUEL, journalist, author, was born May 30, 1860, in Lancaster, Pa. He has been president of the Pennsylvania German society, and chancellor of the Pennsylvania Chautauqua. He is editor-in-chief of The Lutheran and several church publications; and the author of The Negative Criticism; The Art of Conversation; The Voice of Speech and Song; and various other works.

SCHMIDT, FREDERICK AUGUSTUS, educator, clergyman, journalist, author, was born Jan. 2, 1837, in Germany. He has for years been a leader among the Norwegian lutherans. In 1873 he was sent as delegate from the Norwegian synod to the general assembly of the Norwegian Mission society at Christiania, Norway.

He was editor of the Lutheran Watchman in Decorah, Iowa, in 1864-65.