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American institute for business, commerce and finance of Providence, E.I. He is the author of The Bicknells, in four volumes; The History of Barrington Barrington in the Revolution; and other works. Biddle, Anthony Joseph Drexel, journalist, publisher, author, was born Oct. 1, 1874, in. West Philadelphia, Pa. He is the author of A Dual Bole and Other Stories An Allegory and Three Essays; The Madeira Islands; The Froggy Fairy Book; A Biographical Komance; The Flowers of Life; Shantytown Sketches; and other works. Biddle, Arney Sylvenus, educator, clergyman, was born June 12, 1848, near Greenfield. Pa. In 1856 he moved with his father, a noted physician, to



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educated in the public schools; and in 1872 graduated from Mon-

mouth

college.

He

stu-

died theology in the Monseminai"ies of

mouth, Newburgh and Allegheny; and has received the degrees of D.D. and of LL.D. He taught shorthand in the Monmouth college

and for awhile was also engaged in legal reporting. In 187.5-79 he was pastor of Cabin

was pastor of the first united presbyterian church of Jersey City, ISf.J. and since 1883 he has been pastor of the Summit avenue united presbyterian church of Jersey City. For twentyseven years he has been secretary of the Jersey City ministerial association; for twentyseven years was stated clerk of the New York presbytery of the united presbyterian church; and since 1894 has been stated clerk of the New York synod of that denomination. He is the author of Pastoral Settlements. Biddle, Arthur, lawyer, author, was born in 1852 in Pennsylvania. He practiced law in Philadelphia, Pa. He was the author of On the Law of Warranties in the Sale of Chattels; The Law of Insurance; and part author of The Law of Stock Brokers. He di-ed in 1897 in Philadelphia, Pa. Biddle, Chapman, soldier, lawyer, was born Jan. 23, 1823, in Philadelphia, Pa. He took part in the battles of Fredericksburg and Chaneellorsville; and at Gettysburg had command of a brigade in the first corps. In 1863 he resigned from the array and resumed the practice of his profession. He was connected with the Fairmount park art association; and through his counsel numerous beautiful fountains and ornamental groups were placed in the park. He died Dec. 9, 1880, in Philadelphia, Pa. Biddle, Charles John, soldier, journalist, congressman, author, was born in 1819 in Philadelphia, Pa. In the war with Mexico he was brevetted a major for gallant and meritorious services. In 1861 he was appointed Hill church, N.Y.; in 3879-83

a colonel in the Pennsylvania reserve volunteer corps. In 1861-63 he was a representative from Pennsylvania to the thirty-seventh congress to fill a vacancy. He was a He was author son of Nicholas Biddle. of The Case of Major Andre. He died Sept. 28, 1873, in Philadelphia, Pa. Biddle, Clement, Quaker soldier, was bom May 10, 1740, in Philadelphia, Pa. When actual hostilities became imminent he entered into projects for defense; and was active in organizing that military anomaly, the Quaker company of volunteers, of which he was elected an officer in 1775, before it joined the army. In 1776 congress authorized the formation of a, flying camp of ten thousand men; and in 1777 elected Colonel Biddle its deputy-quartermaster. After the battle of Trenton, Washington sent him to receive the swords of the Hessian prisoners. He was present at the battles of Princeton, Germantown, Brandy wine and Monmouth; and he also shared in the sufferings of the army at Valley Forge. He died July 14, 1814, in Philadelphia, Pa. Biddle, Clement Cornell, soldier, author, was bom Oct. 24, 1784, in Philadelphia, Pa. In 1813 he raised a company of volunteers, the state fencibles; and was elected its captain. He subsequently was colonel of the first regiment Pennsylvania Infantry. At the conclusion of hostilities he devoted himself to the study of political economy; and annotated an edition of Say's treatise on that science. He died Aug. 31, 1855, in Philadelphia, Pa. Biddle, Craig, soldier, author, jurist, was born Jan. 10, 1823, in Philadelphia, Pa. Since 1875 he has been presiding judge of the court of common pleas of Philadelphia, Pa. He served as a private soldier on the invasion of Pennsylvania by the confederates in 1863. Biddle, David Harmony, soldier, was born in New Jersey. In 1899 he was second lieu-

tenant in the twenty-sixth regiment United States volunteers. In 1900 he was first lieutenant in the Philippine cavalry squadron; and attained the rank of captain. Since 1901 he has been first lieutenant in the sixth cavalry. Biddle,

Edward, soldier, lawyer, congressman, was born in 1738 in Philadelphia, Pa. He was an officer in the French war in 175663 became eminent as a lawyer in Reading, Pa.; and was a member of the assembly, and speaker. In 1775-79 he was a delegate to the continental congress; and was one of the prominent advocates of independence. He

died Sept. 5, 1779, in Baltimore, Md. Biddle, Francis, soldier, lawyer, jurist, was born Aug. 39, 1839, in Bangor, Maine. In 1865 he was brevetted brigadier-general of volunteers. Subsequently he studied law; was admitted to the bar of Maine; and appointed United States judge for the district of eastern Texas, but declined. He died Aug. 31, 1871, in Bangor, Maine.