Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-10-15
nuMsoLo1.s RECEPTION


fhero Il . Lesson for Americans IN 1hls
Little Story.
The late Prof. Lincoln, Of Brown uni
versity, used to relate q striking Incl
dent for the sake Of inspiring young
men with feeling Of reverence for the
masters Of the intellectual world. II
was . scene which he witnessed In Ber-
lin when he was attending session Of
the Royal Academy Of Sciences.
A large company Of learned men had
gathered In q handsome academic hall.
The members were seated at . long Ia
BILE, at the head of which was the plat
form occupied by the officers. Prof.
Lincoln took . seat near the door and
listened to Q paper which one Of the
learned men was reading.
The door was quietly opened while
nearly all the members were sitting
with their backs 20 it. A venerable
man, with stopping figure and an in
firm step, softly crossed the threshold
and seemed anxious to avoid observa-
ton. Ono of the members at the table
happened to turn his head and caught
sight of the visitor. Instantly he rose
in his place.
The president Of the academy. glanc-
ing across the room. also sprang to his
feet Then one member after another
recognized the impressive face and fig
ure of the old man who was quietly
making his way toward the seat re-
served for him. and before he had
reached it the whole company were on
their feet. The learned man who was
reading the paper was silent and officers.
members and spectators remained
standing until the aged visitor had taxi
en- his seat.
The guest was Alexander Humboldt,
then in his sSth year. infirm in body
but vigorous in mind. The academy
paid him a unique tribute OF silent rev.
erence as the hoary leader of modern
science. There was no applause " hen
he entered the hall and neither clapping
Of hands nor shutfiing of feet when he
took his seat. they stood in their places
as though king had come IN among
them. and then silently resumed their
seats and listened to the reading Of the
scientific paper.
The veteran was deeply touched by
this spontaneous demonstration of re-
spect and yeneration from SO famous
body of thinkers wisest men Of
his country. Even the American pro-
fessor, who had never seen him before,
knew from the brightness of his eyes
und from the fine glow Of enthusiasm
upon his face that it was one of the hap
piest moments of his life.
There was something almost classical
In this reception Of Humbo by the
academy. In the best days Of Roman
history distinguished men In their old
age were honored with similar mani
festations o. silent ENTHUSIASTICALLY
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