Morning journal and courier., 1884-06-25
The SiIIiman Statue.

UnvefIfmg CeremOnies-COmpe to Seek Relief From the Heat In the Chapel. A large crowd gathered at the conclusion 1 of the alumni meeting yesterday to witness the unveiling of the Silliman statue. A plat form had been erected for the acoommoda- ton of guests. The Glee club opened the exercises by singing. Rev. Dr. Gilman, a relative of the Siliman family, offered prayer.
 President Porter then said: ''The statue will now be unveiled by MT. Robert Park, who was for so many years Professor Silli- mans assistant, and who every day of his life blessed him ss his benefactor."
 After the monu ment had been unveiled, Professor 0. U. Shepard made the presenta- tion address. He said ths tvery early in the cen- tury the late Professor Silliman assumed g conspicuous position as 8 votsry of science. In the final course of study which he pursued at Berlin, the center of scientific research and instruction, his diligence and native quickness of perception caused him to quick ly absorb all the knowledge attainabIe. Min eralogy and geology had just appeared above the horizon and to their investigation Pro- lessor Silliman brought the greatest enthusi- asm, exploring the boundless fields of dis covery in that direction that would be opened to him on his return to this country.
 He rendered great service to the cause of extending scientific knowledge and develop ment by establishing in 1918, at great per sonal sacrifice, The Journal of American Science. He lived to see the publication take rank with the best scientific periodicals of Europe. After a tribute to Professor SiIli- -T--
 humanitarian, Professor Shepard, in few words made a formal presentation of the statue to President Porter as the representa- tive of the college.
 An adjournment was made to Battell chapel. President Porter said that the col- lege gratefully accepted the gift rendered and congratulated itself on the possession of 8 so much. Professor Silliman did not confine his useful progressiveness to his own depart ment, but was instrumental in the formation of the Medical school and the School of Fine Arts-ln fact everything in his life was inti- mately connected with the development of every branch of this university. He was one of the most .emiuent men the college ever had-a prophet of science and a servant of God.
 President Andrew White, of Cornell uni verslty, delivered the oration of the day. He said that the true higher education of which we hear so much was not thas which tends to make men sharp in intellect but that which made them strong in mind, in heart and soul. This was true in science, as in philosophy, art and literature. The higher education should teach men that life was something worth living for; that national life was something more than wild rush for the spells of office, and individual life more than scheming and struggling for wealth.
 Professor Silliman's statue suggested a comparison between the men who were for to-day and those who were for all time. He gave an impulse to scientific investigation which has never been surpassed, and pursued his iabors in solely truth-seeking spirit, and not in the interest of any sect or class.