Show noted astronomer dead washington professor simon newcomb the famois fame is astronomer died at his home in this city at an early hour july 10 at tile ag of 74 probably the most noted american as trono mical mathematician since the days of benjamin franki n professor newcomb was recognized at the time of his death as one of the ablest scientists in djs incapacity ot of pro fessor og 0 mathematics he contracted tor for and supervised the construction of the great telescope which Is used today in tae naval observatory at washington he also a assisted in equipping the great lick observatory in california J I 1 |