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Evening journal., 1889-02-15
FUNERAL OF GIANT GOSHEN.
A Vast Crowd Preseni-rhs Bearers Had
Terrible struggle.


Terrible struggle.
CLYDE, n. j., Feb. l5.--Col Routh Goshen,
Che famous giant, who died on Tuesday, was
b. ie'i yesterday afternoon The farm house
Of ,Ae dead giant was thronged with villagers
long bcsore 10 O'Clock in the morning. the
hour fixed for the funeral. The sprsice.
were conducted by the Rev. james I.e Ferre
who had baptized Col Goshen before he
died.
II has been learned that Col. Goshen, be-
fore he died, confessed 10 the Rev. Mr.. Ip
Fare that he committed a dark crime early
IN his life The giant told the minister that
1t had always been his intention 60 die with
his boots ON. The minister, when questioned
about the giants confession, positively re-
fused 70 say anything about the matter.
The remains had been placed in coffin
eight feet long and three feet wide II was
covered with cloth and had been specially
made for the deceased
After the funeral services were over the
coffin was borne on the shoulders of eight
sturdy farmers 20 a wagon which was stand
ing ia the road about 100 yards from the
house. Undertaken Van Duyn said he could
not find IA hearse large enough in that sec
trpn of New Jersey to hold the giants collin
The pail bearers had hard struggle in car
rying the remains down the incline lea ling
from the house 70 the road, and when they
deposited the collin in the wagon beads Of
persnirntion stood out on their foreheads.
A large crowd followed the remains TO the
Mddlebush cemetery, where the interment
took place
Col Goshen left an estate valued al nhout
$1,000 He was married three times and di.
yorced twice. He left his property TO his
married daughter, with whom he resided
One of his wives, who resides IN Elgin, Ills.
will, il is said, contest the ginnt's will.
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a CRIME AGAINST ITSELF.
English Government Detectives isiae the
mah of Parnell's Attorneys in Search
q Evldence-Balfonr Isrealing Down.

English Government Detectives isiae the
maii of ParneI's Attorneys in Search
of Evidence-Balfour Breaking Down.
ioAnoN, Feb. Is. The firm of Lewis q
Lewis, seacitors for the Parneliites, are very
'n'i'grant over a discovery which gives evi-
asuse that the government are doing all ia
'tsg power to embarrass Mr.. Parnell and his
associates in their struggle TO clear their
names from crime before the special com
mission. The letters addressed to these solic-
itors show, by their condition when received
that they have been tampered with in transit.
the letters bear marks OF having been opened
aud resealed, especially those from the firms
agents in Ireland The espionage which the
government detectives have exercised over
the firms affairs since they undertook the
laimelitcs business, though excessively rail-
ing, has hitherto been conducted with such
secrecy that open notice could not be taken
OF the annoyance. Tampering with mail
matter, however, is a serious offense, and the
solicitors propose 10 have the affair investi-
gated The letters will be submitted 70 the
commission and justice demanded
MIR. Balfour attended a meeting Of the
cabinet. He drove to Downing street in a
cab, which was followed, as usual, by the
detectives who guard the secretary. He de-
parted from the meeting ON foot, and, though
II was Iaining hard, did not raise The tir,.
brella which he carried, but walked on in tie
drenching rain, apparently unconscious III
the wetting he received. This and other
cccentricities which be has committed r.
Gently puzzle his friends, who fear that Irish
cares are proving too great burden Tor him
III his feeble health.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. lj.-The funeral Of
Gen. William j, Hunt, late governor Of the
Soldiers home, took place at the home. Rev.
Father Chapelle, of st. Matthews, ofiieated.
The coffin was borne from the governor
house to the grave on the shoulders of eight
ex-sergeants, inmates of the home. followed
by a large number Of army officers and
prominent people. Among the army officers
were Gems. Schoiield, Drum, Holabird, Me-
Feely Bancroft and Wilson Secretary Endi-
cott, Gen. kosecrans, Gen. Joseph L. John
ston and 800 old veterans inmates of the Sol
diers' home, also attended the funeral and
followed the remains to the nrnva
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A Push rhnt nesuIted ~ n.a,,

NANksNliik p, Feb. l0.-A strange acci-
lent occurred at Harry Warmers harness es-
tahlishment which resulted in the. death or
Iohn Finder, an employe. Finder accusea
Howard Bell, another employe. Of stealing
MS spectaoles, whereupon Bell struck or
pushed Finder Knocking him down In.
falling Flnder grabbed heavy sewing ma
chine, which fell upon his head, tearing loeSs
the membrane at the top Of the Uranium.
causing instant death. Bell has not vet been
arrested
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LOUISVILLE, Feb. 15.-The National Prohi-
bition conference is in session in Liederkranz
hall The hall was full The meeting wns
opened with prayer by Rev. w. W. Sattsrlee.
OF Atlanta, Ga. Mr.. George Scott, Of Lin
coin, Neb., was called to the chair ami pre-
sided over the morning session. In few re-
marks he said that in order TO make the pro
ceedings interesting the speakers would be
allowed but twenty minutes each He fur
ther declared that he intended governing the
meeting by the iron rule and was determined
to have harmony if he had to fight for it.
Seyerai lapss were read
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ALBANY, Feb 15.-Assemblyman Martin
told the committee investigating the assembly
ceiling fraud the story Of the alleged attempr
TO bride him to sign a '.whitewashn report
He met a man by appointment, whom he does
not know, and they walked down Broadway,
New York, together. The mysterious mar
did not tell Martin what interest he repre-
sented, but said he was well backed and
matter Of s., 900 was no object if Martin voted
as he would be asked to do. He has not seen
the man since, and don't know where he can
be found. Other evidence was taken, ana
the committee adjourned until p. NJ. mex,
TupsdaV
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PARIs, Feb l5-M Floquet and his min
istry have resigned NJ Floquet, insisting on
taking the wind out Of tho Boulangist sans.
introduced into the chamber ii deputies a
proposition for the revision Of the eoustitn-
tion. When the question came I'D Conte
Douyille dc Maillcfeu moved that the debate
on the subject should be adjourned Tbo
government opposed tho adjournment. and
was defeated by vote Of s07 to 2iS M
Floquet thereupon announced that The min
istry would Immediately resign. Although It
was generally believed that the days or the
ministry were numbered, such a sudden col
lapse was quite unexpected
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stole Hls nor nom rIls Ilnnn,rn,. ,r,f.

SARATOGA, n. y, Feb. l5-On Saturday
last Mrs John Rerick, Of Madison avenue.
Albany, eioped from that city with young
man named Delacy, "a collector They came
to this village, bringingsAlrS Rericks Swear
old boy with them, and took up their resi-
dence on York avenue The husband Of tba
woman drove up from Ballston in a cutter
and watching his chance while the boy was
playing in front of the house got him in the
cutter and hurried back TO Ballston. Then
he took the train for Albany.
Evening journal., 1889-02-15

LYNcHBuRe, Va, Feb 15.-Recently a.
young man named Wash Reynolds, living i'm
Campbell county, near here, was arrested
upon the charge Of having betrayed Mis-
Bailey, a neighbor's daughter, but succeeded
IN making his escape. Officers who were IN
pursuit of the fugitive found his dead body
hanging by the neck from tree in the woods
It Is thought that friends Of the betrayed girl
caught and lynched Reynolds.
Evening journal., 1889-02-15

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 15.-It is understood
that Gen. Harrison has completed his cabinet,
subject to changes that after conditions aris-
ing from declination may suggest But who
compose 1t is still left to speculation, as those
who know the general are satisfied that he
has neither directly nor indirectly intimated
VINO would be among his official advisers.
lals IS stated by one who is in frequent con-
ference with the president-elect ON all matters
except the cabinet.
Evening journal., 1889-02-15

SAN Francisco, Feb la number OF
boilermakers al the Risdon iron works, this
city, have struck because some OF the plates
used in repairing the steamship Australia
were made abroad. Tn men say they viii
not work in any shop except where boilers ara,
made wholly from coast material The CON-
pany employed 100 men at $3.50 per day.
Work is continued with short force.
Evening journal., 1889-02-15

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia daring attempt
at grave robbing was made in potters field.
Officers appeared while the ghouls were en-
gagged in their ghastly work, and the body
snatcheis fled. They were not frightened or
until they had removed the body fror the
grave and carried it to the fence The watch
man at the cemetery was found, and with his
assistance the body was reinterred. A horse
ami wagon, with the robbers tools, were
til ca 70 l4s s.l.Iln.
Evening journal., 1889-02-15

BIRAiNGHAM Ala, Feb. l5.-The Enter
prise Manufacturing company reorganizef
with capital Of 100000, and viii build a
cotton mid at once. Great interest attaches
70 the movement, as It i the first attempt Co
adu cotton manufacture to the iron industries
here. The class Of goods made will be finer
than heretofore attempted in the south.
fhlladelphia parties now here have concluded
regulations g remove the machinery OF two
oiton mills from Philadelphia 70 Birming-
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spelibinders 10 Dine Harrison.

NEW YoRK, Feb. l5.--Ihe National Spell
binders association are arranging for mag.
nifcent banquet to lie given at Grand Army
ball, N Washington, March ?, to Gen HaFri-
sou and Air. Levi Morton. Mr.. Chauncry
N Depew will preside. Two hundred aud
fry llvitstions have been issued.
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President Cieveiand's Application.

New YORK, Feb Is President Cleveland
has applied for membership Ia ;ne New York
Bar association. His rame IS proposed by NJ.
Da Costa, OF Seward, la Costa & Guthrie.
and seecnded by Mr. Peckham, CT Miller
Pcckham 8. Dixon
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb i5.--One Of the lead
srs Of the Irish movement in this city said
hat tine strongest ufluence would be,brougbt
2 bear on Mr.. Parneh TO induce him 10 at
end the convention OF the Irish National
eague IN July. A visit from Parneil now. IL
8 held, would be Of infinite advantage 20 ths
Irish movement in America, and his reception
would be most triumphant Ii is believed
het parnell will be prevailed upon 10 make
the visit.
Evening journal., 1889-02-15

telegram received az the navy depart
ment from Philadelphia states that the official
trial of the gunboat Yorktown was a success
The vessel developed in the four hours test
an average speed Of sixteen knots per hour.
Capt. i. w. Ramsey Will assume command
Of the Brooklyn navy yard, the position
recently vacated by Rear Admiral Gherardj
who is on his way TO succeed Admiral Luce
in command Of the North Atlantic squadron.
Commodore George L. Bellsnap has been de.
tached from the command of the Mare Island
navy yard and ordered 20 assume command
Of the Asatic squadron succeeding Admiral
Chandler, who died a few days ago
OUR PEOPLE IN PANAMA.
The house committee on foreign affairs di-
rected favorable report ON the senate bili
appropriating s250,OO0 TO protect American
interests on the isthmus of Panama The an.
preparation is made 70 care for American
laborers at work on the Panama canal and
pay the expense Of their return to the United
States
Evening journal., 1889-02-15

WASHINGTON, Feb. l5.-It is said at the
state department that the present adninistl,a-
ton viii not select the American representa-
tive 10 the Samoan conference ia Berlin
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Following 4 Kings Ead rsampIe.

MUNICH, Feb l5-A man and woman
committed suicide together by drowning
themselves in the Harnherg lake. Eleven
suicides have occurred al this spot since thr
uEfoi taIste kilg Lous ended bis existence
lLtre.
Evening journal., 1889-02-15

LocSPoRT, n y, Feb, l5.-Edward Cliff
ford, laborer at the w. Esterman rolling
mil m this city, was carried over the dam of
bout twenty tory ON Wilson's Peak. ir As
The seconds about to be begun. Till
known sport scope used at Willows. Cfs-
N was badly 1, to observe the eclipse oce
rlet after the be placed on the tor, al
shth round to and small temporary
Conner did for the observers.
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africa, Feb. = Miss Enna Althouse.
who aNcae on Feb. q from a 'uirty-five day
trance, is in a pregarioas eouG.tlon ard can
hive only few days longer, ACCORDING 10 tns
opinion Of local physicians.
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a Good IsIlI Annroyed.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l5.-The president has
approved the bin granting an increase Of pen
sion to ex-soldiers and sailors who have lost
either both hands or both feet to SlOO Der
month.
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GAS STOVES.

Desirable in spring. summer. autumn and
winter. Convenient for rapid heating in sIFTi
ING. SEWING, LODGING and BATHROOMS and
Tor COOKING.
tut IN at small expense without cutting
walls. tlOOrs or ceilings
Stoves furnished at about cost.
Fftce Of fras only 81 p per thousand feet net
AppIs az g.,s once.
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AUeLsvA, Me-, heb. l5.-The house re-
fused u Iass the a stlaiian Laisot UllL
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NOTICES.

------e-------t.se.- st---no.0-or~o-o---o---~
CHORAL CLUB, HAVING
ben thoroughly reOrganized, announces
up to February .. the day of the first
Fsal of the Grub under the leadership OF
Gastel Of Philadelphia. Application
can. be had Of any Of the members and
1 be forwarded to
n. d. CLOWARD,
cretary Wilmington College of Music.
club is engaged in music and dramatic
and all persons in good standing with
Dices are invited To Join.
'ICE.-I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE
hat | will apply to the General Assembly
present session for a divorce from my
lnna NJ. Morrison.
gned, THOMAS II. MORRISON.
nington, Del, January %, 1859.
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HELP WANTED.
FOE RENT.

/ RENT. THE SECOND STORY or
70. 4l9 Market street, l6x120 feet. Also
story, l6x70 feet. Apply to BURNS q
AGHAN, 4l9 Market street.
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SALE CHEAP.-A FINE SPAN OF
|oung Morgan horses; first-class road
double o. single, and perfectly sound
Pntle; grey, own brothers; five and six
|pring; size, 500 lbs. each; perfect team
|fy respect. Also three blooded Holstein
hgs, two heifers and ono bull, registered
rom imported stock. Address, w. s.
|ERSON. Glendale, Sussex county, Del.
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Thoroughly Satisfied with the Outcome Of
His Administration--A Glorious Future
in store for the Party--CiviI Service and
the Tariff Issues
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-01
SEEKING JOY, FINDING DEATH.
Charming Miss Medge Crawford Expires i'm
Rome, Italy.


a cablegram to friends of the family in
the East End conveyed the sad intelligence
yesterday of the death of Miss Madge
Crawford, at Rome, Italy.
Miss Crawford was reigning belle of the
East End, residing with her family on Penn
avenue prior to their removal, some time
since, to Kittanning. where numerous rela-
tives reside. Accompanied by her mother
and brother, Miss Crawford sailed for
Europe last April, and journeyed over the
Continent, apparently in perfect health.
When the party reached Rome she became
ill-was attacked by a fever which often
assails those unacclimated TO the
Riviera. Her condition was danger
Gus from the first, and cablegrams
to Pittsburg friends and Kittanning rela-
tives foreshadowed the end. As late as last
Wednesday a cablegram was received in
Kittanning, which. although hopefully
worded, indicated that Mrs. Crawford was
expecting the worst for her daughter, and
the news of the sufferers death will be re-
ceived with genuine sorrow by a large
circle of friends in Pittsburg and vicinity.
Miss Crawford was accomplished to q
degree, and charming girl, whose unaf-
fected manners and brilliancy attracted all
who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
Although nothing is known of the inten-
tions of The family, it is the general sup
position that the remains will be immedi-
ately brought home for interment by the
bereaved mother and brother.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-01
1T TOOK TIE C4KE.
A Story Abous an English syndicate and a
Big Bakery.

A Story Abouf nm English syndicate and q
Big Bakery.
On Saturday story got into circulation
that the English syndicates were reaching
out still further, and in addition to trying
to get control of all the breweries in the
country, were trying to buy up all
the big bread and cracker bakeries
The establishment Of s. s. Marvin was
mentioned as one for which negotiations
were already in progress, and accordingly a
DISPATCH reporter called at the office of
that gentleman. Hal hal hal Hal ha! hal
was the way Mr.. Marvin replied when the
story was told to him. That's the best
yet," he continued, walking through the
cake department. "Here," he said to the
lady behind the showcase, ''give this man
one of the best cakes you. have" and he
walked off still laughing, and wouldn't
talk.
Then the reporter sent Mr.. Marvin note
saying that the story might ''take the cake"
but the story couldn't and the reporter
didn't eat cake, and suggesting that Mr..
Marvin send the cake to the originator of
the tale. This was Mr.. Marvin's answer on
the back Of the same note:
A great many stories are started, but as
sure you that no London OF English man has
come to buy the bakery. Should he come with
It sufficient acc ording to my notions, he can
own the concern and I'll retire.
8. 9. MARVIN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-01
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of n Dny in Two Cities Condense,
for Ready Reading.

Incidents of a Dny in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.
WILLIAM MEYERS, an old man living on
Main street, near Alexander, slipped down a
fight of stairs yesterday, injuring his spine.
JOHN BROWN, of the Eighteenth ward. was
sent to the workhouse for six months by Magis-
trate Brush yesterday morning, for abusing his
family.
PETER FULLER, a baker employed in Nc
Keesport, but who was in Pittsburg Yesterday.
had one leg broken last night while wrestling
with friend. He was taken to Mercy Hospi-
tai.
ABOUT o'clock yesterday morning Captain
Unterbaum and a number of police raided the
poker room of Samuel Scott, 13S Fifth avenue,
capturing IL men. They were taken to the
Central station.
A HORSE attached to buggy. in which were
William Wiegold, wife and children, ran off
on Forbes near Soho street. yesterday after
noon. Mrs. Wiegold was thrown out and a
bad cash cut on her head.
THE Jail services yesterday afternoon were
conducted by Robert Marshall, Esq. Rev. w.
W. Roup addressed the prisoners. A vocal and
Instrumental choir furnished the music and
Miss Marshall sang several very fine solos.
OSCAR GoLDBERGER, while sitting out on
the roof of No. So Sixth street. to get little
cool air last evening, accidentally fell through
a skylight, sustaining broken rib and severe
internal injuries. DR.. Byers attended him.
JAMES COSTELLO night watchman at the
Red Lion Hotel stables, was thrown from his
buggy by runaway horse, at the Allegheny
end Of the Suspension bridge. yesterday after
noon, sustaining dislocation OF his right arm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-01
RUMORS ABOUT CONTRACTS.
Did Rice q Wilson Operate Citizens Trac
tion the First Six Monfhsf

Did Rice q Wilson Operate Citizens Trac.
tion the First Six Monthsf
1t was currently rumored at the time the
Citizens Traction road was ready for opera
ton that the contractors, Messrs. Rice &
Wilson, had made an agreement with the
company to operate the road for six months
before it was formally accepted, the COM
pany furnishing cars and operatives and
the contractors overseeing the entire con-
duct of the line.
From an apparently reliable source it
was ascertained last evening that the con-
tractors would hand over the road to the
company to-day, the contract expiring on
July 1, after running just six months, the
road having been put in operation New
Years Day. This would comprehend the
final payment of the contractors and the ac-
ceprance of the road by the company after a
probationary period in which all the expe-
rimenting has been gotten through with.
Mr.. George Price, the senior contractor, is
at his home in Lawrenceville last evening
and asked as to the truth OF the rumor. He
declined to be quoted, but admitted that the
contractors had been exercising q general
supervision of the line since the start was
made on the first of the year. He also said
that the road had proved an operative sue
cess but he refused to make any statement
as to contracts between his firm and the
Citizens company, either completed or still
in force.
Officials of the road disclaimed any
knowledge Of the matter, although ques-
toned in detail. Employees of the road ex-
pect boom in business owingto the bright
ening OF trade since the election.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-01
DRINKING TRoUGHs SUGGESTED.
LIBERTY AND LICENSE.
Rev. J. d. Sands Defines the Difference Be.
tween the Two Conditions.

Rev. ]. d. Sands Defines the Difference Be.
tween the Two Conditions.
Rev. j. D. Sands preached last evening
at the Seventh o. P. Church of Lawrence
vile on the subject Liberty and Lii
cense." to large audience, which eviden tly
expected that some allusion would be made to
the late battle between the opposing parties
in the temperance campaign. They heard.
instead, an able discourse in definition of
the distinction between liberty and license
founded on the forty-ffth- verse Of the one
hundred and nineteenth psalm: 81 will
walk at liberty because seek Thy pre-
cepts." The speaker defined liberty as the
right to do as man pleases, and license as
the right of a man to please himself regard
less of the rights of others. As an instance
of the rights of individuals he mentioned
those of superior force and those conferred
upon men by the Commonwealth. He
thought that the laws of God were the best
as equal rights were conferred by them,
leaving to each individual the task of curb
ing such impulses and passions as were at
variance with Scriptural admonitions. In
this way each individuals liberty was as
sured and protected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-01
A PROMINENT SUICIDE.
Arthur s. Biggs Was the Son Of a Man
Who Once Owned the West Virginia
Panhandle = southslde Light ON the

Arthur 8. Biggs Was the Son Of Man
Who Once Owned the West Virginia
Panhandle = southslde Light ON the
Case.
Yesterday morning THE DISPATCH pub
lished a telegram which stated that Arthur
8. Biggs, aged "a years. had committed
suicide at the Spring Gardens, Baltimore,
by eating box of rough on rats. For the
past two years he has boarded with hisbrother-
in-law, Lewis Cress, at No. 1708 Mary
street, Southside. While in this city Mr..
Biggs was employed as conductor on the
Birmingham street car line. Last February
he left this position and was employed by
Mrs, Dr. Baton at her residence at Ingra-
ham station. On June 10, he went to
Baltimore to seek position as bookkeeper.
His friends received no word from him,
until they saw the notice of his death yes
terday.
Mr.. Biggs graduated from the State Nor
NAL School at West Liberty, Ohio county,
w. Va, in 1887, taking the first honors of
his class. He afterv ard taught the West
Liberty school for one term, and then
thought to better his fortunes by coming to
this city, where he hoped to secure posi-
tl0n as DOOkkeeper. dliiug AZ tuis, ne pc-
came a street car conductor. He consid-
cred this position beneath him and grew
very melancholy.
It is said that shortly before he went to
Baltimore he told Mrs. Finch. of 2416 Car
son street, that he would do something ter
rible one of these days. His body will be
taken to West Liberty for burial.
The unfortunate young man was grand
son of General Benjamin Biggs, who at one
time owned nearly all of the Panhandle of
West Virginia, and whose name occupies a
prominent part in the history of the Pan
handle