Evening star., 1923-12-09
Contributions Science Made by Endowed Research Her

In the most remarkable ship in the
world, the Carnegie, making charts
that have proved invaluable to sci
enlist and mariner alike.
The Carnegie. which is operated by
the department, is the only non
magnetic ship in the world. 1t con-
tains only a scant few hundred
pounds of iron and this is slowed
far aft. where it may not interfere
with the instruments that record the
DETECTION of the compass needle. 1t
is hoped that some time in the fu-
ture, the combined studies of the de-
partment may discover the nature of
that terrific force compelling the
hand Of the compass to move at will.
The purpose Of the geophysioal
laboratory is to study the physical
and chemical conditions that lie
buried in the vast bulk of the earth's
interior. OF the 5000 miles diam
eter of the earth, We have now a
moderate knowledge of the outer
mile. OF the remainder. which is of
Importance in a great variety of ap-
plications in everyday life, our
knowledge is scant. The study Of
taken by the geopaysical laboratory
through study Of the materials that
seep from it through volcanoes. hot
springs and other apertures.
The remarkable development Of
physics and chemistry during the
past two generations has made it
possible to prepare silicate solu-
tions-or, in the language of the lay
man, just plain rocks--of high chem
ical purity in the laboratory and re-
produce the actions Of nature in the
manufacture of rocks and minerals
Thus the geologist no longer is
obliged to rely largely upon sup
position for his knowledge Of the
contents of rocks and the manner
of their formation. He may actually
watch them being made in a com
Portable laboratory, under terrific
pressures and severe heat, and even
impove on nature by making them
entirely free of the impurities that
are found in mother earth's product
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THE departments of marine biology,
embryology and historical re-
search have their own stories to
tell, but their recital can not be
attempted here. Each one in itself
would make a story Of enthralling
interest.
In addition there are the work.
of associates and research associates,
with their own tales OF discoveries.
Suffice it to say that there probably
is no bureau. laboratory or depart
ment of the Carnegie Institution OF
Washington that is without It's grip
ping stories OF sciences search for
light and truth about ourselves. our
world and our universe.
The administration building, where
it's president and directing officers
have their headquarters, IS located in
Washington, together with several
of its departments. 1t may have
been noticed, however. that other OF
the institutions departments have
been placed in their most favorable
geographic locations. All. however.
are working as unit, although en-
joying the advantage OF actually
functioning In the most ideal sur
roundings suitable to the respective
studies.
The board of directors of the in
stitution will meet at the admins
tration building, 18th and P streets
northwest, in a few days to discuss
the institutions accomplishments and
provide funds for its work III the
future. In connection with their
visit, an exhibition will be held in
the administration building, contain
ing some Of the marvellous instru-
ments used by the scientists. This
exhibition will be open to the pub
lie. the dates already having been
announced, and it will we'll repay
any person to visit the display.