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Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la mdthode. 1 2 3 32X 1 2 3 4 5 S Ibamilton fidft Biddar. Publidbed bis 'Request o( (Tbe juniors— Class '97. Clevelanb Tllnivetsitis of Aebtcine anb Sutfieri?. Clevetanb. 0„jtjtjt jtjkjt Aarcb, 1896. • . i t^ h \ w J^, 7^. ^i(^^ a^ rat t (lUTt»;NST CO , PHIL* ■^ A SHORT LIFE-HISTORY OF HAMILTON FISK BIGGAR '^ .-iHtmrnm"-' f J ^9C 166 JEucliD avenue, Cleveland, O., Feb. 13th, isOG. To the Junior Class of the Cleveland University of Medicine and Surgery: In reply to your communication of yesterday, requesting the publication of a short authobiography,' I will do so with pleasure as soon as my time will permit. With very kind regards to each member of the class of '97, with the very best wishes for the con- tinued prosperity of the University, a University which is your prospective and my Alma Mater, believe me , Yours very truly, H. F. BiGGAR. ^o"^ 78 y. / 6^ v^ IbanUlton jfish 36iogar. /'^ H AMii/roN FisK BiGGAR was born at Oakville, Out., Canada, March ir,th, 1S;M). A history of his ancestors may be found in a work entitled, " Scottish Queens," in which mention is made of Flam- ingus, a Fleming who flourished in 1110, commonly called Baldwin De Biggar. The first Biggar recorded in history. Hugh of Biggar was his son. Sir Nicholas de Biggar flourished in 1292. The Lairds of Biggar held offices of great dignity in the Royal Household of Scotland, as Lord High Chamberlain, whose ancestral seat was at Woolmet, four miles west ot Edinburg, now the seat of the Karles of Wey- mess. AL-ijor Biggar, in the reign of Charles II, was a Royal Commissioner to investigate the charge of witch- craft against certain people. The eiymology of Biggar, according to the learned George Chambers, is to be traced to the Scotch-Irish words. Big, vSoft and Thir Land. That is land lying near a river (as Biggar is on the Biggar Burn) or marsh land or moss. Another author says that Big refers to a coarse kind of barley called Bigg or Bear and Thir land, in Bigg Thir or Barley land. Another definition is the Anglo-wSaxon, Big or Bige, a corner of turning, and that Bigthir (Biggar) was so-called from the remarkable bend which the Clyde takes at that place. The motto of the Biggar crest is "Giving and Forgiving." }\ There are eighteen different ways of spelling Big- gar, as follows : Bigger, Biggair, Bigyar, Bigair, iiygair, Bigart, Biggart, Biger, Bigar, Big.iret, Biggar, Bygare, Byger, Beggert, Bigre, Begar, Beggar, O'Bearga. His grandfather, Robert Biggar, was born in Dnm- fries, and educated for a minister of the Scottish Church. He was married to Mary Lawder and blest with eleven children. After leaving Scotland, Mr. Biggar settled at Queenston, Ont., Canada, where his son Hamilton, the father of the subject of this personal sketch was born in 180(5. Later the family moved Xo Mt. Pleasant, near Brantford. Rev. Hamilton Biggar was for many years a minister of the Wesleyan Meth- odist church, and married Eliza Phelps Racey, daugh- ter of James Racey, Ksq., of Brantford. They also had a large family of ten children, of which Hamilton Fisk Biggar was the fourth. Hamilton Fisk Biggar, after attending the public schools until he was eleven years of age, became an ap- prentice to a merchant. After completing his appren- ticeship he left this vocation, entered the grammar school at Brantford, and after two years' attendance, at his father's urgent request, again engaged in mer- cantile pursuits, but found them so distasteful that he determined to obtain ^ collegiate education to prepare himself for a professional life. He matriculated at the University of Victoria, where he graduated as Bachelor of Arts in 18G3, and immediateiy began the study of law in the office of John Cameron, Esq., at Brantford. He passed his primary examination in law at Osgood 4 "4^ Hall, ToroiUo. A year at law convinced him that the profession of law was not in many respects suited to his trend of mind. He began the studv of medicine, came to Cleveland in the year iSHt. and registered as a student of the Homeopathic Hospital College, now the Cleveland University of Medicine and Surgery. After graduation he attended some of the leading^os- n-'tals at New York and Philadeli^hia, returned to Cleve- - UKl in July, ISGG, and entered upon the practice of the profession in which he has gained eminence, and in which he has been both active and successful for a period of over twenty-five years. On February 25 ^S70. he wn.:, married to Miss Sue Miles Brooks, daughter of Mr. \V. B. Brooks of Columbus. O. By this mai liage have been born four children: Ra.diel Raccy Biggar, Hamilton Fisk Biggar, William Brooks Biggar and Sue Racey Biggar. In 1S67 the chair of Clinical Surgery was created, which was quite an innovation for a homeo- pathic college. For seven years Dr. Biggar was Pro- fessor of Anatomy and Clinical Surgery, then for ten years of Clinical Surgery with Operations, and for the last eight years of Surgical Diseases of Women and Clinical Surgery, in the Cleveland Homeopathic Co - lege, now the University of Medicine and Surgery. For many years he was Registrar of the College. '^ For eleven years the doctor was the physician and surgeon of the Cleveland Workhouse. During his early practice he was for a short period surgeon to the Cleve- land Grays. For two consecutive years he was offered the chair of Surgery in the Homeopathic Department of the Uni- versity of Michigan. Many former patients now living in New York have frequently and earnestly solici-ed his removal there, whose patronr.ge and influence would at once insure a commanding practice. For many years he was a member of the Medical Staff of the Huron Street Hospital, and was honored by being the President of the Academy of Medicine and Surgery, of v.'hich he was one of the founder members. Never was the doctor an oflice seeker. Wlien nominated for the Presidency of the American Insti- tute of Homeopathy in 18S1, at Brighton Beach, though the chances for his election were excellent, he declined to be a candidate for this honorable oflice, preferring the activity of a useful member in tlie ranks than the attaining of the highest honor which the Institute could confer. Before the present building of the Huron Street Hospital was begun, the control of Charity Hospital together with all clinics was offered to the doctor by the former Bishop of the Diocese, who was not only a patron but a very warm friend. This magnanimous offer of the Bishop and Motlier Superior was reluctantly, but of necessity, dcclii^ed, for unfortunately the existing factions in the homeo- pathic profession prevented the securing of the un- divided co-operation of the fraternity. A few years ago he was entrusted by one of our multi-millionaires with he formation of a modern medical college. A miliioii dollars was promised l,v this generous benefactor and philanthropist. This seemed to be the crowning point of the doctor's life- long cherished ambition— the organizing and perfect- mg ot a model medical college. The sudden death of the donor without making any legal provision for the endowment was most unfortunate. The doctor is an ICpiscopalian—a member of the Union, Roadside and Country Clubs- a Knight Tem- plar, and an active and honorary member of medical and scientific societies. As a physician and surgeon he is widely and favor- ably known, his services being at all times in demand. He has a lucrative practice and a distinguished and wealthy clientele. Dr. Biggar's personnel is commanding, dignified and unassuming. He is a man of strong force of character, of marked kii^dness and sympatliy, particu- larly to the younger members of the profession, always a warm friend to the worthy poor, scrupulously professional to all and conscientious in the perform- ance of his obligations and trusts. In medical education he has always been an earn- est worker in advancing its cause and very liberal in his medical creed— a true physician. Though a l)usy man in his professional duties he has been a constant writer upon surgical topics. His brochures have been eagerly sought after and treasured as embodiments of thoroughness and practical application. ^-r The doctor is an "all round medical man." The desperate neglected pelvic and abdominal cases which have been restored to complete recovery, the successful Caesarean sections, Porro's operations, hysterectomies, ovarian and tubal diseases, and other major operations in general surgery have been most gratifying. His laparotomies are creeping into the eighth series of one hundred each, with results very complimentary. He was the first surgeon west of the Eastern cities to operate successfully for the removal of a uterine fibroma by abdominal section. In plastic surgery he has been eminently successful, especially in correcting deformi- ties of the face, nose, lips, mouth, bladder and pelvic floor, by methods new and original. The doctor has enjoyed a very extended clientele. His services have been in demand from some of the largest cities of the Union. Frequently has he been summoned to the East and the West to care for obstetric patients or perform surgical operations. In the city of New York he attended in accouchement a very distinguished patient — the exultation and joy of the happy parents in the birth of a living babe will ever be held ni pleasant re- membrance. Their unusual exuberant demonstrations of gratitude may have arisen partly from the fact that Caesarean section was anticipated, for at a previous birth, though attended by eminent obstetricians of New York, difficulties presented themselves obstructing the delivery, which could be overcome only by performing embryotomy. The success of the doctor demonstrates the truth of the assertion that a general practiser assures the most 8 skillful specialist. His work in every detail and minutiae is painstaking, a true conservative, abandoning the knife when restoration can be attained by other means and not hesitating to resort to the knife when the disease absolutely demands its use. As a clinical instructor his talents are appreciated— his lectures are interesting, instructive and refined— a dexterous, bril- liant and skillful operator. The clinic room during his hour for operations is visited by the young and the old of the profession, as well as by the representatives of the different medical schools, "for his surgery is like a beautiful poem." His relationships by correspondence, socially and professionally, with the eminent surgeons of the day, have been very pleasant and complimentary. The doctor has been an extensive traveler, having crossed the American continent four times and made ten voyages across the Atlantic. In 1890 reformatory measures were instituted by the entire board of trustees and the minority of the mem- bers of the faculty. The majority seceded and organ- ized another college. The ranks of the seceders were filled with loyal and scholarly instructors, who were determined that medical education should advance- After two years of struggles the old college was v.. y successful in the completion of a new, handsome and commodious college building. The task was arduous and the difficulties almost insurmountable. In 1890 the entire classes numbered only thirty-eight, but they were true and loyal students. At the end of the fifth 3'ear, datino^ from the beginning of the intro- diictiou of the reformatory measures, the old college, now the Cleveland Jniversity of Medicine and Sur- gery, had registered o!ie hundred and seventy-six students— the largest classes in actual attendance of any of the four medical colleges in Cleveland. The results exceeded the most sanguine expectations of the alumni and friends of the university, for it is now one of the honored and most successful of medical colleges. Never has the doctor opposed the uimou upon a proper and just basis of the two homeopathic medical colleges in Cleveland. Through the doctor's assistance in 1868 the doors of the college were thrown open for the admission of women-the first medical college to adopt co-education. It is a part of history that in 1874 differences arose ni the faculty from jealousies which necessi- tated an nivestigation by the I^oard of Trustees The committee reported : "At the close of this long in- vestigation your committee take pleasure in saving^that they have found nothing derogatory to the charac^ter of Professor H. F. liiggar. either as a gentleman, a skill- ful physician and surgeon, or as an honored professor in our college." In 18!)2 his Ali;,a Mater conferred upon him the degree of M. A., and in 1893, I.L. D. The following IS a part of the letter of the Chancellors informing him of the honor conferred : " I have great pleasure in stat- ing to you that our vSenate un.niimonslv tendered vou lo 'I *^: the degree of LL. D., in recognition of your professional abilities, high social and literar}- standing, and as a mark of onr appreciation of your attachment and loyalty to your Ahiia Mater." In l'S!*4, serious charges were preferred by several members of the faculty of the Cleveland University of Medicine aiuj Surgery, agahist one of the professors. The Board of Trustees appointed a committee to in- vestigate the complaints. As chairman of the I^^xecutive Connnittee, the Trustees delegated the doctor to pre- sent these accusations. After a long and thorough in- vestigation, the report of the Committee sustained the more serious and major number of tlie charges, and commended the action of the chairman of the Execu- tive Committee for tlie faithful and impartial perform- ance of his official trusts. The ouce flourishing Round Table Club and the successful Training School for Nurses and the organizing of the Maternity Home, are largely the results of his energies. The doctor was, for ten years, Dean of the Training School for Nurses of the Huron Street Hospital- The following was received by the doctor upon his resign? tion as Dean: Cleveland, O., March 14, 1895. Dear Dr. Bigoay.- — I am instrr.cicd by the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Huron Street Hospital, to express the deep regret which the committee feel in accepting your resignation as Dean of the Training School lor Nurses. Your resignation is only considered because we understand that you wi.sh it to be final, — but we most 1 1 *\ *^ earnestly hope that you will not withdraw your interest and that you will continue to lecture. We feel that the success of the school is due in a great measure to you and to your exertions in its behalf thou'' hi °"^^' ^'"'^ ^^'""^ ^'°" '^'^^ '^'^^ ^'''^ '^ ^"""^ '''"^ With kind regards, I have the honor to be, Yours most sincerely, lyAURA W. Hirj^IARD. Sec. Executive Committee of the Huron St. Hospital, June 28, 1895, the doctor severed his connection with the University of Medicine and Surgery. The Board of Trustees of the Universitv and also the Board of Censors, had the following resolutions prepared and sent to the doctor : Cleveland, O., Nov. 22d, 1895. H. F. BiGGAR, M. D., 1,1,. D. Dear Doctor :~For many years as officers and members of the Board of Trustees of the Cleveland University of Medicine and Surgery we have closely observed your relationship and connection with the University in the trusts confided in you, either as an officer or instructor of the faculty. Bv your earnest zeal and untiring energy for the success of the University you have contributed with great ability and learning toward the advancement of 12 medical education, especially in the introduction of proper methods of examination and lectures which have incited and prompted higher teachings. You have at all times proved yourself a faithful and loving son of your Alma Mater, during trying epochs when the university was assailed by jealous factions and enemies, and its overthrow severely threatened. By your heroic efforts, indomitable will, upright and just counsels, and by your generous donations and advances of moneys, you have averted the impending exterminations. We desire to express to you our appreciation and recognition of the benefits derived by the university as a true and honored friend, who, at all times was de- voted conscientiously to the faithful performance of every official and professional duty. We tender you our sincere thanks and assure you of our high esteem of your manly efforts and pains- taking industry in behalf of the university and express to you the hope that you may continue in the future, to achieve those successes in the profession for which you are so eminently qualified. .. (Sjgned:) Geo. H. Warmington, President; G. M. Barber, Vice-President ; P. M. Spencer, Treasurer ; W. H. Burndge, ex-Secretary ; Wm. Edwards, C. H Buckley, R. D. Willard, John C. Sanders, ex-dea?i, W. B. Sanders. 13 m { Clrvfj.and, O., Dec. 23d, 1S05. H. F. BiGGAR, M. A., M. D., hh- D., Dear Doctor: — "We, the undersigned members of the Board of Censors of the Cleveland University of Medicine and Surgery, take this opportunity of expressing our ap- proval of the action of the board of trustees of the university as mentioned in their published resolutions of esteem and appreciation of Dr. H. F. Biggar. We greatly deplore the fact that Dr. Biggar has severed his connection with the University. We believe that the prosperity and high position that the University now occupies is largely due to his untiring energy and increasing labor. His constant aim to elevate the sci- ence of medicine has had its beneficial influence. We hereby express our thanks for his aid in the introduc- tion and maintenance of methods which tend to a higher standard of medical teaching: R. B. Rush, M. D. (chairman), Salem; M. C. Terry, M. D., Utica, N. Y.; H. C. Frost, M. D., Buffalo, N. Y.; B. L- Cleveland, M. D., Flint, Mich.; R. B. Johnson, M. D., Ravenna; Julia C. Jump, M. D., Oberlin ; W. P. Bennett, M. D., Crestline ; H. A. Sherwood, M. D., Warren; A. Gleason, M. D., Cleveland; Jacob Schneider, M. D., Cleveland ; Kate Parsons, M. D., Cleveland; E- G. Rust, M. D., New York city; W. H. Thompson, M. D., Cleveland; W. B. Carpenter, M. D., Columbus; E. J. Wunderlich, M. D., Cleve- land; F. W. Burlingame, M. D., McKeesport, Pa.; O. A. Palmer, M. D., Warren ; C L- Gangloff, M. D., Pittsburgh, Pa.; N. J. Burnham, M. D., Denver, Col. 14 i An Alumnus writes : " I deem it a great loss to the University that you should resign, wliere you have worked so faitli- fully, zealously, unselfishly and conscientiouslv for the advancement of medical education, and accom- plished so much in giving homeopathy its pro -er status and recognition, not only among the other homeopathic colleges, but among the colleges of different systems. Is it not true that students from the University are admitted to Allopathic Colleges and classed in the same grade? Surely you must feel proud that your work has been so blessed, and we. as alumni, rejoice at the advanced position which our Alma Mater now holds among the medical colleges of the different systems. We all hope that you may be in- duced to return to college work— you are too young and too useful to retire from professional duties, especially since you have not yet reached the zenith of your renown. No doubt you will have more time to devote to the perfection of your surgical work, wherebv we may in the future, as in the past, be benefited by vour valuable counsels and rich experiences. As one of your early assistants, I have always felt proud of my association with you, and so must all of your students, the major number having attained eminence in the profession. I have read with pleasure the well-earned complimentary resolution from the Boards of Trustees and Censors, who have properly estimated your valuable labors," 15 'T' •-™-- 'tr i MH W W mi wp M '1 lll« TTTl -• -'I In February, 1S0G, thelvxecntive Committee of the Huron Street Hospital expressed their appreciation of the doctor's services rendered the Hospital by sending him resolutions rej;retting his resignation from all ofBces of the Hospital, stating that " your valuable ser- vices will be missed, and that your long connection with the Institution, your interest in it, your skill and learning had much to do with its success." M. S. B. 16