The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-08-30

copper bearing formation in the region oil
the Upper st. CroiX river, in continuation
OF his important Investigations of last
year, and, having completed that, had ex-
amined the HurOlian formation at Barron
county with his accustomed ability and
success. Subsequently he spent a short
time at bis home and in Madison, revising
the proof Of his contribution to the forth
coming report OF the geological survey.
He had but Just returned TO the field, and
was entering upon an extensive series of
explorations in the valley of the Chippewa
river and it's tributaries, which were to
complete his field work upon the survey,
when the sad accident befell HIM. His
loss to the survey will be irreparable Yet
such were his careful and painstaking hab.
its, that his clear and accurate notes and
sketches will reduce this loss, so far as the
past Ia concerned, 10 minimum
He had completed and revised the
proofs of his report on the lead re-.
gion, which is accompanied by a
series of Typographical and geological
maps that have commanded the unqualified
admiration of all who have seen them. He
has left in them a legacy TO the state,
which may justly be a source of pride.
He had completed and submitted his COZ
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second In the series Of reports, and his
manuscript upon the Upper Mississippi
region was also essentially finished, as well
as the accompanying maps. He had elab-
GRATED, 40 far RS the state of progress of
the field work would advantageously per-
nit, the results of his last years explora-
tions upon the copper-besring series. The
notes, sketches and maps of the work of
the present. season, already alluded to, are
left essentially as they were taken in the
field, aud never can receive, at the hands
OF another, that fullness aud completeness
Of elaboration which they would have re-
ceived from their author. Yet so cordial
were the relations and so free the inter-
change of opinion existing between him
and the writer that many of his unwritten
views and conclusions will escape the loss
they might otherwise have suffered.
Mr.. Strong possessed an education of I'M
usual excellence. To sound aeademica
foundation, he added the classical culture
of Yale college and the professional train
ing OF German university. In character.
he was modest aud unassuming, and COM
manded respect rather by the merits he
could not conceal than by any that were
assumed. His quiet manner never fully
revealed the real administrative strength
which be possessed. With most men a
liberal discount may be made from what
they seem to do, in ascertaining what they
really accomplish, but with Mr.. Strong,
generous percentage was always to be ad.
ded to appearances TO obtain the fact. To
personal traits, he added an in
tcRrity that was absolutely above question,
and candor and honesty of expression
that were eminent. AS a co-laborer 10 the
scientific investigation Of the structure of
the state, he enjoyed the unhesitating con-
fidencs and admiration of his associates.
The shadow of deep less has thrice
been thrown across the history of the sur
vGy Lspham, an Eaton, Strong hon.
ored names, yet alas the sacrifice.
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