Scales, John
educator, journalist, author, was born Oct. 6, 1835, in Nottingham, N. H. He was fitted for college at the Colby university, and graduated from Dartmouth college in 1863. He then engaged in educational work as principal of the Wolfeborough and Gilmanton academies till 1869; and during 1869-83 was principal of the Franklin academy of Dover, N. H. Since 1883 he has been editor of the Dover Daily Republican, the leading republican journal in New Hampshire; has contributed to various publications; and is the author of several works. He has been trustee of the state normal school; and is a member of the school committee of Dover. He is prominent in political affairs; a Knight Templar and thirty-second degree Mason; and a member of various fraternal orders. SCAMMON, CHARLES MELLVILLE, navigator, author, was born May 28, 1825, in Pittston, Maine. He is the author of a work on The Marine Mammals of the Northwestern Coast of America and the American Whale Fishery.