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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-31
AN AMERICAN ASTRONOMER.
Tribute to Professor Simon Newcomb by
the French Legion of Honor.

Tribute to Professor Simon Newcomb by
the French Legion of Honor.
1t is generally from foreign nations that
American scientists obtain the first recog-
milton. This fact WAS emphasized tho
other day, when it was announced that in
choosing their officers for the ensuing year
the French Legion of Honor had paid
tribute to the achievements in science
made by three Amercans-P Dfessor ST
mon Newcomb, Alexander Agassiz and
Professor Henry Augustus Rowland.
Alexander Agassiz is the son Of tn famous
Louis AgasSiz. and he is following in the
footsteps of his renowned father. Pro-
fessur Rowland's original work in cleo
trical development has won for him place
among the foremost scientists of the day.
Professor Newcomb is an astronomer
who has done more toward the practical
development of that branch of science
than any other living man. In mathe-
matics also he has done work which has
made him famous. Professor Newcomb's
achievements have been of the most useful
nature.
1t has been sheer brain power and hard
work that have raised Professor Newcomb
to his present position among the great
men of the day. He was born in tho
northern part of Nova Scotia, and his boy
hood was spent in that bleak region, with
few educational advantages. His father
however, was II schoolteacher and encour-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-31

pLORER.
years Of age He is still hale and hearty
and il said to be almost counterpart Of
his illustrious brother
John has many interesting reminis-
cencc> tutcll of theeXplorcr. As boys John
and David worked together in the cotton
mills of Sir Horny Monteith at Blantyre
Scotland. There was another brother
Charles, who was looked upon as the
smarirst of the family. Their father WAS
an invalid, and the family was very poor
but Charles received an education. He he
came Clergyman, and when his father
died had il promising future before him.
Neither of the other sons had up to this
time given evidence that he would ever
amount TO much. John went to Canada
in 1910 and engaged in business. David,
who had been urged to fit himself for the
position of medical missionary Ivy his fa-
ther, driftcd to Africa and wrote his name
in undying letters on the annals of fame
by his discoveries in tho dark continent.
The mother lived to hear the world ap-
plaud the achievements of David and to
welcome home Charles, broken in health
and with faded prospects from his minis
terial duties in an obscure parish in Mas
sachusotts. Charles was taken to Africa by
David on his second expedition, and later
on, through tho explorers influence, oh
tanned IA position in the English consular
service. Charles died ON board ship and
was buried on tho west coast Of Africa.
Tho last time John saw his famous
brother was in 1857, but he received let
tiers from him regularly up to tho time of
the latter's death in 1873. John has but
few of these letters now in his possession
and regrets very much that he had not
preserved them all. He gave most of them
away TO autograph hunters, and in this
way some of the most valuable commune
cations from tho hero of Africa were scat
tered. Two daughters of the explorer arc
now living One IS a Mrs Bruce of Edin-
burg and the other Mrs. Wilson Of Ken
dial, England His three SONS are all dead.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-31

famous agnO~tic,
Colonel Rollurt G..
Ingersoll. This il
he People =
church of kHla-
mazoo, Mich. 1t
is uninuc in many
ways, but Tho
most interesting
feature ahoutit is
the bright and
earnest woman
who is the found
er. promoter ana
pastor. Her naln0
is Caroline J.
Bartl lett. Miss
Bartlett was born
in Hnlsnn WIS
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-31

Bridegroom (who is receiving his brides
dDwIy) TEN dollars are still wanting.
Fathcr-in- law-Whaty Oh, my daughter
swallowed that so when she was child.
--Fliegende Blatter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-31

The highest price ever paid for a tooth
is supposed to have been $500, 600 trade
dollars. In small Asiatio war The Portu-
guese captured the tooth of a sacred mon
key from the Siamese, and this was the
ransom agreed upon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-31

1t is proposed to supply London with
sea water for bathing by pumping the
water from the channel, near Brighton,
and conveying it to great reservoir on
Epson Downs, from which it would flow
down hill to London.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-31
DAVID LIVlNGsToNE's BROTHER.
He Has Some Interesting "Reminiscences of
the Famous African Explorer.

John Livingstone, n brother of the pio
neer explorer of Africa, is spending tho
winter in the Salinas valley, California,
where he is visiting his son, who is a prac
ticing physician at Kings City. Mr.. Liv
ingstone has been for many years IA resi-
dent of Listowcll Ont. and is now 81
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-31
TO CHaISTEN THE KENTUCKY.
Miss Richardson VIII Depart Slightly
From Established Precedent.

None of the proprieties is to be unoh.
served when the new battleship Kentucky
is launched. y fair Bourbon bello is To
formally hestow her name and the white
ship is to slide into the water with good
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-31
MISS BARTLtT1S CHURCH.

Tho Kalamazoo Congregation VI ,de Ia
nous by Robert g. Ingersoil
There is only one church i'm the world
which has gained the appreciation Of thar
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-31

a matter of history how he braved death
a hundred times in his efforts to bring re-
lief to his captain and suffering comrades
Melville was one of the IL who escaped
out of the ships company of 3d.
1t is not for his heroic qualities, how
ever, that Commodore Melville retained
his important position, but on account of
his practical worth. The work of his bu-
reau relates to the designing of machin-
cry for all new naval ships, keeping the
engines in repair and maintaining them
in IA proper state of efficiency. When con
gress orders new ship built, it designateS
the speed and displacement Then the
chief engineer and his assistants figure out
all the details of her machinery. He de
termincs the amount of horsepower which
the engines will require to make that
speed possible. If ships engines break
down, he is held responsible 1t is be
cause of his ability that we have had much
less trouble with our ships in this respect
than has England, and there is no doubt
that if Commodore Melville should ever 90
looking for job he would soon find one
with big salary attached, on the other
side of tho water.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-01-31

The number OF delegates apportioned to
each state and Territory shall be as follows
Alabama, 30; Arizona, 6; Arkansas, IS; CAT
tornia, 3j; Colorado, 10i Connecticut 10; Del
aware, 3 Florida, s; Georgia, 81; Idaho, 10;
Illinois, 30; inciana, ~; Iowa, 30; kansas, 60;
Kentucky, %, Louisiana, 20. Maine, o; Mary
land, ., Massachusetts, p Michigan, "a; Min
nesota, 80; Mississippi 25 Missouri, 40, Mon,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
GORMAN IN CONTROL.
He Was Chairman of the Maryland State
Convention Yesterday.

He Was Chairman of the Maryland State
Convention Yesterday.
BALTIMORE, Md. June 1O.-United
States Senator A. P. German took the
helm at the Democratic State oonven-
ton and steered the majority with q
skillful hand through the reefs and
shoals ofthe free silver minority. The
result was perfect harmony on the sur
face.
The convention was called to order by
Chairman II. w. Talbot, OF the State
central committee, who announced that
Senator A. p. German would preside as
temporary chairman. The announce
mont WAS hailed with prolonged sp-
plause.
II am alwaya at home with the DEM
ocrsts," said the Senator In assuming
the chair. 1--WE come together to-day
not to discuss local affairs. would not
give much for the Democracy of any
man who would rake up the bers of
the past aud air his private grievances
at the expense OF his party"
The speaker referred in com plimen.
tary terms to President Cleveland and
his administration and inveighed
against McI[nleyism and Republican
ism. OF the Republican party he said
1t was the party Of the dead" He
urged the Democrats to bury all their
differences and act in harmony in Sc
lectipg acceptable men to lead them.
For in this" he said. In conclusion,
the only hope OF this great country
lies"
When the convention e-assemble
the committee reported the name or
senator German as It's choice for per-
maner1 chairman, which action the
committee ratified with whoop. Sem
ator German made another speech In
which he said that he would Join his
hearers in recognizing the party so
that never again within this genera
tion would it pass from control in this
State and nation"
The committee on resolutions then
reported. The resolutions favored q
tariff for revenue only and endorsed
1.-THE vigorous policy OF President Cleve-
land" The financial plank was o
straig htout endorsement of the present
gold standard of currency and an en-.
phatic condemnation of the free coinage
OF silver at the ratio Of 16 toll.
1t was decided upon motion to elect
eight delegates at large to the Chicago
convention with half vote each. A
delegate nominated John e. Hurst amid
cheers. Another nominated Congress-
man John K. Cowen, Mr.. Hursts most
bitter antagonist. A storm of noes"
interpreted with jeers and hiases fol-
lowed and fight seemed imminent
Senator German suppressed 1t. however,
and the election proceeded, after
another delegate had Withdrawn Mr..
Governs name.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
CLOSE OF FoRTY-7HIRD SESSION
Secretary Morton Spoke at Sa-
lem Yesterday.
Hor twenty five Years DIR. Dreher Has
Lsbored Faithfully for Roanoke COL
leEe-The Impress OF His Intellect is
Clearly Shown in tho Standing OF the
school-successruI sohoiars-visitinr
Foreigners.

SALEM, Va, June 10.-The exercises
OF the forty third annual commence.
ment OF Roanoke College closed brill
lisntly to-day. The Latin salutatory
was delivered by g. M. Byrd. of Viz
ginia, after which came addresses by
V. McCauley, of Virginia; B. P. Smith,
OF Virginia, and ]. A. Dukes, of Indian
Territory, and the valedictory by a.
FL. Throckmorton, of Virginia.
After these speeches by representa-
tives OF the graduating class came the
feature OF the day-sn address by Hon.
j. Sterling Morton, Secretary OF Agri-
culture. The speaker said:
1.-The educated man in the United
States. as the embodiment Of intellect,
morality and manhood, Is the type Of
true citizenship, which alone can pre-
serve and perpetuate our nation. In
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11

this country the home is the unit of the
State and when every citizen has home
and tries to maintain 1t in comfort and
plenty, there can be no doubts OF the
patrioti m OF all the people.
Every ballot" said Mr.. Morton,
''should be the reflex OF thought. inves-
tigstion, love Of truth and love of Justice.
Let the scholar in politics make 1t his
mission to make men think, and the
evils of party politics will disappear.
Intelligent, honest and courageous men
are the logical aristocracy Of our form
of government. They are the chivalry
conducting a ceAseless crusade in behalf
OF purity in politics." He closed his ad-
dress with strong appeal for popular
education as the bulwatk of our national
safety.
After this address came the confer
Ing of degrees and the award of prizes
and medals. The degree Of A. B. was
conferred on thirteen members OF the
senior class and the degree of A. M. on
the following graduates of the college:
OF the class OF 90. Dabney Green
Barnitz. A. b., D. d. S Salem, Va.
OF the class of 81, Rev. Sidney CAL
houn Ballentine, A. b., White Rock, 8.
c; William Meade Burwell. A. B., as
sistant surgeon United States Marine
Hospital. Chelsea, Mass; Rev. Frank
Leighton Day, A. B., Pikesville. Md !;
Rev. John Thomas Huddle, A. b,
student of theology. Gettysburg. Pa;
Charles Edward Kelly, A. b, lawyer.
Baltimore, Md; Rev. John Blair Morton,
A b.. Irwin, Tenn; Peter Benjamin
Strickley. A. B., M. M. Stephens City,
Va.
Tho degree OF A. M. honor!s causs,
WAS conferred on Prof Cornelius JORDAN,
president Of the agricultural college, of
New Mexico
The scholarship In English WAS
awarded to John Leonidas Rosser, Of
Virginia.
The medal in mathematics was
awarded to John Alexander Humphreys,
of Virginia.
The medal in Greek WAS awarded to
John Lee Logan, OF Virginia.
The medal in oratory WAS awarded to
Victor McCauley, Of Virginia.
The good work OF the ses.-,on was
shown by the large number OF frst and
second distinctions that ~ere given.
The close OF this eession marks the
twenty. NTH anrtversary Of President
Drehets connection with the college.
Inc ooaro VI trustees, at their meeting
on MoTday, adopted resolutions ex-
presAlng their appreciation of his faith.
!ul and efficient service and congratulate
ing him on the growing success OF the
college under his administration.
1t WAS announced that Prof. w. F.
Moorehead, OF the chair OF English,
who spent the years 1883 81 in German
universities, had been granted leave Of
absence for one year to continue his
studies st Leipsic University; also that
G. B. Cannaday, assistant professor of
Latin. who spent last year at Johns Hop
kins University, will return to Roanoke
College for the coming session.
At the close of the exercises the
alumni dinner was served at Hotel
Salem. and 1t was attended by large
number of visiting graduates. After q
sumptuous repast the rest Of the even
ing was given to toasts, responses and
post prandisl oratory, interspersed with
music from the Glee Club. of Luray.
Yang Yu, the Chinese minister, Ho
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11

carriers, fixing the t!according to
larOth of .oryica

carriers, fixing the mountaineering to
length of service.
The bill provides that after June 80.
the pay OF letter carries In cities of more
than rs. 900 population for the first year
OF service shall be 5000; second year
$500; third year $1,000, and thereafter
81. 200; and the pay Of letter carriers in
cities Of population of under rs, 900
for the frss year of service shall be
$500; second year $500; third year and
theresfter $1,000.
At this point Mr.. Allison, chairman
OF the committee on appropriations,
presented report on the adjournment
resolution offered by MIR. Aldrich some
days ago. The report fixed Thursday,
June IL, at p. NJ, as the time for final
adjournment
AT the night session Mr.. Hale gave
notice OF motion to reconsider the
vote by which the bill increasing the
pay OF letter carriers was passed. He
said the time was inopportune for In
creasing the Government expenditures
o million and half annually.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
Have You Heard of the
E:stey Organ ?

]. E. Rogers, 1914 Jefferson
street, received yesterday a
full and complete line of the
well-known Estey Organs. He
Is sole agent and is prepared
to offer the best terms and
prices. See his new fresh stock.
The designs are beautiful.
He Is still handling the
Packard Organ, and with these
famous instruments defes
competition.
Steif and Haiues Brothers.
Pianos are his leading sellers.
1t pays to sell good reliable In
struments, as 1t obviates dis-
satisfaction. Give him a call.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
NATIONAL COMMITTEES MEETS.

Overwhelmingly in Favor of Mckinley as
the Nominee.
ST. LOUIS, June 10.-The meeting Of
the national committee absorbed the
general interest In affairs pertaining TO
the convention to day. The entire days
session WAS given up to the Alabama
contests which involved the seats of the
four delegates at large and all of the
nine districts except the second, max
ing twenty-five seats that were in dis
pute.
those from the Third and Fifth distric Is,
in which hearings were postponed on
account OF the absence OF either con-
testents or contestees.
OF the eighteen delegates whose cases
were decided either by vote of the COM
mittee or by withdrawal, sixteen are
for Mckinley and two for Reed for
President.
There WAS no division upon any Of the
contests except that made In the case
of the delegates at large and this was
overwhelmingly in favor of the Vaughn
or Mckinley delegates and against the
Mossley or anti-Mc Kinley men, the
vote being SO to 2.
Mr.. Manley, OF Maine, said this after
noon:
In my judgment tne convention Will
nominate Governor Mckinley on the
first ballot for the Presidency. 1t lis
useless to attempt to deny that this
will be the result. The action of the
national committee In its overwhelm-
ing vote on the Alabama case settles
conclusively how the respective States
which the members OF the committee
represent, will vote in the convention.
Mr.. Reeds name will be presented
to the convention and he will be voted
for. and 1 am authorized to say that
under no conditions or circumstances
can he or will he accept the nomination
for Vice President II 1t should be ten
dered him. The great majority OF the
New England delegates will be loyal to
Mr.. Reed, but the convention is for
Governor Mckinley and will nominate
him."
Wouldn't Have 1t.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June Ex-senator
Proctor, who has been mentioned as
candidate for Vice President, says: II
do not want to be Vice President OF the
United States. My name shall not be
presented for that office before the Re-
publican national convention"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
n PACK YOUR FINE WooLRNs, ETC.
49, MOTH BALLS.
III TAR BALLS.
GUM CAMPHOR.
WE HAVE LARGE STOCK AND
TIE PRICES ARE RIGHT.
MASSIE'S PHARMACY.
To Mako Official CompIaIat

New YORK, June lO.-Dr. j. G.. Dell
gado, AID his son, ]. M. Delgado,
American citizens, reached this city to-
day on board the steamer City OF Wash
ington from Havana. They are on their
way to Washington to make formal
statements TO the State Department re-
earding the ill-treatment to which they
were subjected In Cubs, the elder Del
gado having been shot almost TO death
by Spanish soldiers. his servants MUIR
dered and his property destroyed. There
WAS also on board the City OF Washing.
ton. Felix Cabo.o, an officer in the Span.
ish service. who is said so be on an inn
portsnt errand to this country.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
The Conyentionsin Nevada.

RENO. New. June 1O.-The straight
out Democrats who claim TO represent
the Nevada Democracy met in conven-
ton to-day to elect delegates to she
national convention at Chicsgo. What
Is known as the Heating wing OF the
Democracy held convention a. Carson
few days ago and elected delegates to
the national convention. Il is said the
Heating men have proposition to d..
vide the delegation between the two
factions, each to hsve three. but 1t is
not believed the convention will agree
to the plan.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11

Yen ShinR, secretary and Mum Yew
Chung, sttache Of the Chinese legation.
Secretary of Agriculture Morton, his
sister, Miss Morton, and Hon. Andrew
ID. White left at 2 O'Clock for the Nat
ural Bridge on . special train rendered
by the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company, They will see the bridge
early In the morning and then leave bv
special train for Lursy. Presidents
Dreher, of Roanoke College, and M. r
Bragg, travelling passenger agent of the
Norfolk and Western railroad, accom-
panied the party,
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The Connecticut Democrats.

HARTFORD. Conn. June 1O.-The
Democratic State convention met here
to-day. adopted 9 gold standard plat
form and elected delegates TO the
notional convention who. ct the request
OF Ex.- Gov. Russell, were unins.ruosed.
Clevelsnd's Administration WAS cordially
endorsed.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
Matt RANSOM in Wa,hIneton.

WASHINGTON, June 10 Mr.. Ransom,
United States minister to Mexico. has
arrived in Washington on leave OF alb
sence from his post.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

"e AsoShokos look One Game From Nor
folk and Lost One
NORFOLK, June 10.-Norfolk took the
last OF the series of four games this At
ternoon from the Magicians. Willis,
tne south paw twirler, was batted ali
over the field and the locals succeede ed
In punching their hits in three innings.
Which won the game for them easily,
Gliroy was batsed hard by the visitors,
ous ne kept the hits we'll scattered. The
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
she Didn't Get a Penny.

LONDON, June 10 Tho trial OF the
suit for breach o: promise brought by
May Gore. an actress, against Viscount
Sudley. eldest son Of the Earl of Arran,
damages to the amount OF S75. 600 being
claimed. resulted in n verdict for the
defendank
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
Note6.

The home team will play Richmond
to-day and the game will be reported
by wire at the Old Opera House.
A game was played yesterday between
the Northwest Sluggers and the Look
WORKS team, the score standing 10 to Ia
In favor OF the former. Batteries:
Starkey and Johnson; Myers and Lowey.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11

THE United States Government re-
ports show Royal Baking Powder gu
perior TO all others.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
NORFOLK
ROANOKE.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
S URINARY.

Earned runs-Norfolk, S; Roanoke. 6. Two.
1sse hits.Tate, Lynch, Cockman, Thomas,
Mentz, Mcnamara, Stephenson. Home runs
W GTigley, Turner, Gilroy. stolen bases-Willis,
:; Cockman, Thurston. Gilroy, Ramp, Vent, 3;
stephenson. Double plays-Willis to Williams
Wentz TO Lovcless. Bases on balls-Of Willis
d struck ont-By Giroy. /; by willis. l.
b rassea o4aI-Thurston, !. Time OF game-Two
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
Only Played Five Innings,

LYNcHBURG, Va, June 10.-Five in.
nings determined the game between
Lynchburg and Portsmouth, the.former
winning by the score to /. Rain end ed
the contest
Score y II u
bhynchbu5g. ..,............ oooaoINa IL e.
Portsmouth. ........ OOOOi-1 a
Rollins. anu
Game Won on Errors
PETERSBURG, Va, June 1O.-Rich-
mond won to-day's game on errors after
two men were out in the ninth inning.
Two OF the local team made six errors
between them.
Petersburg ......411oooo1O-H4 II IL e. 4
Richmond. / 3100002- S 10 5
, Batterics-Kitson and Ranert; fitzpatrick and
Boland. anu
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Score r. II K
Pittsburg,........ 0 OO220 o. 7 ,
Battcries-Kennedy and Grim; uawley and
Merritt.
ss$ Ss5s. sSSSsssSSgsS.-His i i :
and Vaughn.
Score y II u
Philadelphia ........ O00010O- , 5
Cleveland. ......... 0 100O102- 10 /
Batteries Carscy and Grady; Cuppy and zim.
mer
Score r II K
Washington....... 0sO22O41-iS ii $
Chicago: go. .."" 0 0l 123-14 10 .
Batteries-Mercer and McGuire Friend, Terry
and Daley.
Score r. H K
Baltimore. ....... Ol2loO14x-Ss p Q
Louisville. 100000 7 3
=, Batteries-Hcmmng and Robinson; Hill,
McDermott and Warner.
BOSTON, Mass, June 1o.-Boston.St.
Louis game postponed on account Of
rain.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11

CHOCOLATE Ice cream, orange and
strawberry sherbet ut Crystal Spring.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
THE HOUSE RAILR0ADIHG BUSINESS
Congress VIII Adjourn at q
O'clock To-day.

Allen, of Mississippi, Convulsed the House
With Political satires-senats Passes
an Important Judicial Bill-FixinK
the Pay of tho Letter Carriers, Eject
I've Juno 80, 1896.