Show noted astronomer Attro nomer dead washington professor simon S 1 m newcomb the famus fam ms astronomer died at his home la in this city at an eail baill hour july 10 at ane age of 74 probably the most noted american astronomical trono mical mathematician since tho the day days 0 of benjamin franklin professor newcomb was recognized at tho the time of his death as one of the ablest scientists in incapacity of professor of mathematics ho he contracted for and supervised the construction of the tho great telescope which Is used today in toe naval observatory at washington he also ars assisted isted in equipping tho the great lick licit observatory in california |