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THOMAS, an American artist; born in Landau, Bavaria, Sept. 27, 1840; was educated in the public schools of the United States. He began early to draw and contributed illustrations to various papers, notably "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper," and "Harper's Weekly." He also illustrated a large number of books, and lectured throughout the country, introducing the system out the inguntry, blackboard board the various characters or subjects under consideration. He is best known for his political cartoons, which were of great influence of great in the various political campaigns, and were exceptionally effective in exposing the "Tweed ring," He died in 1902.