LENOX, JAMES

(1800-80); an Amer. philanthropist, born in New York City. He inherited a large fortune from his father and devoted the greater part of life to the formation of a library and gallery of paintings which in 1870 he gave to the city. His collection now forms a part of the New York Public Library. He gave large sums to many churches and charities. (1869), American legislator; 6. Superior, /Wis. He was educated in the public schools and @ busine collogo; later studied law and was admitted to the bar. He took an active part in Republican Cee served aS & member of the 1901-05, was chosen member of Congre fn 1909 and served for five succe ive terms; resigned in 1918 to become a member of the United States senate to fill out the unexpired term of Paul O. Husting, 1918-21, and was re-elected jin 1921 for the full six year term. On ‘many questions he has aligned himself with the more liberal wing of the Republican party.”