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Show GREAT SCIENTIST I I DIES IN THE EAST Philadelphia, Jan. 15. Prof. Georse A. Koenig, eminent educator and scientist, sci-entist, and oldest member of the faculty fac-ulty of the Michigan School of Mines. IH died late last night at the home of his son. Dr. Augustus Koenig. Me vvas 68 years old. Prof. Koenig came here from Mich-gan Mich-gan a week ago, Just a few days be- Sl fore the death of a daughter. flH Prof Koenig. who was born and ed- 1 I ucated in Germany, gave the first ll course in mining at the University of Pennsylvania that was ever given in any educational institution in tho country He was connected with the Jl University of Pennsylvania for 20 years until 18H2. when he went to H Michigan. |