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The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
Making Rocks

TINE older method Of geology was
l. to examine the rock formations
and seek to interpret the meaning
of what was to be seen.
"Thts meant the comparison Of
one type of rock formation with an
other" DR.. Day told me. 1T an
swered the question of where but
not why
1T was felt that more fundamen-
tai knowledge was needed. In 1900,
was called into consultation by
the United States geological survey
to see what could be done. Two
years later, the Carnegie Institution
was founded and when it embarked
upon scientific research, 1t decided
to build the geophysical laboratory
and attack the problem.
"We decided to duplicate the
processes Of nature in the labora-
tory and manufacture rocks.
"a rock Is not a simple structure,
but complicated mixture In most
cases of several minerals. These
minerals, in their turn, are mostly
complicated chemical compounds of
a number Of elements.
I'VE began with the very simplest
OF minerals. We wanted to find out
the conditions Of temperature and
pressure under which these formed.
This would in turn give us an un-
derstanding of the conditions which
must have prevailed billions of years
ago, when these minerals were
formed in the early days Of the
earth.
"Our work had not gone far be-
fore we found that practically all
minerals which had been regarded
as pure really were mixtures con-
tanning many impurities.
Therefore our task became q two
fold one, to duplicate natures work
in forming minerals and to set up
chemically pure samples Of these
minerals as standards Of compari-
son for all geological study"
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
SCIENCE
Scientists Today are Repro
ducing the Phenomena Of
T10o Billion Years Ago in
Formation of the Earth.
By DAVID DIETZ-

EVENTS that occurred 2.ooo,-
L 100000 years ago are being
duplicated today by a group of SCI
entists In Washington. D. C.
Two billion years ago, so scientists
believe, our earth just had solidi-
fed out of mass of molten ma
terial hurled out of the sun. The
rocks which comprise the earth'S
crust then were in the process OF
formation.
Today, scientists at the geophy-
sical laboratory are repeating the
phenomena OF 1000 100000 years
ago. They are causing rocks to
form as they did in the early days
Of the world.
The geophysical laboratory, the
finest of its kind in the world, Is
part of the Carnegie institution OF
Washington, which now is celebrat-
ing the twenty-flfth anniversary of
its entry into scientific research.
Great hydraulic presses, capable
of exerting pressureS of 100000
pounds to the square inch and fiery
electric furnaces, capable Of attain
ing temperatures of several thou
sand degrees, are part of the equip
ment of this great laboratory.
During a recent visit to Wash
ington, DR.. Arthur L. Day, director
of the laboratory, and one of the
worlds most distinguished scien-
lists, explained to me the reason for
the labOratory's program.
1t represents an application of
the newest knowledge of physics
and chemistry to the problems Of
geology. 1t Is yielding new and i'm
portant facts about the origin and
history of the earth.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
Chemical Reactions Index to Health

lily raise the basal metabolism. Thus
it was found raised in a number
of patients who were informed that
they were going to have an opera
ton.
During sleep the basal metabol-
ism is less than during waking hours
and it is also slightly less after
physical exercise in many people.
In cases Of exopthalmic goiter or
overaction of the thyroid gland, the
basal metabolism is greater than
normal. Such people are exceed
ingly nervous and are inclined to
lose weight.
In cases of obesity or over
weight, the basal metabolism is
likely to be lower than normal and
is reflected in the fact that such
people put on flesh.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
1T SEEMS TO ME By Hf9w0SD BFo0S

several seasons ago which was treat
ed harshly by Alexander Woolcott
in his criticism.
He was particularly severe in deal
ing with the prima donna, who
played the part Of ballet dancer.
And when she saw the notice she
was angry. "He says my high voice
is uncertain, does heP" exclaimed
the angry actress. "I'd just like to
see him tackle the, role"
And often the complaint has been
raised that newspaper critics have
no right to express an opinion about
books or plays or paintings, since
they are, for the most part, not
proficient in these arts. Yet, as has
beer said, one need not be hen to
know whether an egg is good.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
High Pressure
T~HE next task undertaken at II

TNHE next task undertaken at the
Il geophysical laboratory was TO
combine several minerals into
rock. This was done by taking the
pure minerals, melting them In an
electric furnace, and then permit
ting them to cool.
The minerals crystalized out Of
the solution, combining with one an
other into various forms.
I'VE found that the crystal struc-
ture of the minerals sometimes
changed from one form to another
with changes in temperature and
that these changes left indications
behind them" DR.. Day said.
Accordingly. we obtained a by
product at this stage of the re-
search which has proved Of i'm
mense value to the geologist. We
were able to furnish the geologist
with a temperature scale.
by comparing our results with
rocks found In nature, it was pos
sible, in many cases. to tell the
changes which these rocks had
undergone during the earth's his
tory and the temperatures at which
these changes had taken place.
Practically all rocks contain some
water in solution in the minerals.
This means, therefore, that the
rocks must have been in contact
with water when they formed.
Accordingly, We started a new
series Of experiments to find out
how our molten minerals would act
in contact with water vapor.
"It was for this purpose that We
needed the great hydraulic presses.
In order to keep the water vspor In
contact with the molten minerals at
high temperature, 1t Is necessary TO
submit the mixture to enormous
pressure.
such pressure, OF course. existed
with the earth when the rocks
originally formed"
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
An Opportunity

No candidate ever had a better opportun-
ity to impress the electorate with his
freedom from any obligations to either Boss
Coffin or Cofinism than comes to Mr.. Gloss
brenner at the present time.
Next week speakers will go out in his be-
half to urge the voters to support himself
and the Republican ticket.
They will, undoubtedly, deny that the
present ticket has any contacts whatever
with Coffin. They will repudiate the statute
of limitations. They will explain Duvall and
the Four Horsemen as unfortunate results
of the primary system.
touch of sincerity can be added if the
candidate and his spokesmen will call atten-
ton to the evil influence of Coffinism in the
public schools, the waste of funds which
Nrings worry to the Chamber of Commerce
curses to the taxpayers associations
e1ich are trying to find some relief from the
peculiar evasions of the law concerning the
letting of contracts.
They can plead for the defeat of Coffn's
entries into the race for the school board.
They can urge the voters to support the fine
set of candidates supported by the citizens
committee
If every Republican orator would tell the
people the plain facts about the effects OF
Cofinism in the public schools they would not
only perform a magnificent public service but
would probably secure for their other state
ments much more confidence and credence
than if they remain silent upon this most i'm
portant public issue.
Candidate Sullivan announced in his plat
form that he would do all in his power to pre-
vent partisan politics from entering the
school system. He is on record.
The saving of the schools from Cofin'S
malignant touch and taint is the major ne
cessity of the hour. 1t is even more i'm
portant than the outcome of the race for
mayor, for the evil effects of machine control
of the public schools will have its mark upon
the generations of school children intrusted
to it's care for training and guidance
And while the orators are at it, they could
also disOwn any alliance with the movement
which destroyed the city manager form of
government.
The citizen in whose name the suit was
brought is now a candidate for the council.
He did not employ or pay the attorney who
brought the suit He has not revealed the
source of support in that movement which
blasted the hopes of so many fine citizens
The orators might insist that he reveal the
. inspiration for his attack upon the law and
the names of the men who paid his attorney
before they urge his election.
The people want to get rid of Cofinism
The candidates who are now disowning
Coffin have such a simple way of impressing
the public with their sincerity
If they have no connection with Coffin
ism, why not strike at Coffinism where it is
brazen, braggart and bold?
They would, at least have the satisfac-
ton of having helped to save the public
schools system from its present dilemma.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12

Editor Times-Street widening has
done more than any other one thing
to give Indianapolis that keen snap
Of the big and capable city. In
Illinois street, Pennsylvania street,
Delaware street, things go bustling
on, loading and unloading, altering,
remodeling, enlarging, a new build
ing going up here, better one going
up yonder.
With completion Of Delaware
street to Massachusetts, avenue,
and with completion Of Massachu-
sets avenue from Pennsylvania
street to st. Clair street, all is
slated for falk the city will have a
smart record in street widening for
the year. =
Next in order is Sixteenth street.
A good while ago when plans first
were made for Sixteenth street, the
proposal was not taken seriously.
It was looked upon as bold ad-
venture, with little to recommend 1t,
apart from optimistic advocates OF
the plans, who were few. But dur
ing the passing of time it has grown
remarkably into public favor.
Of course, time has brought on
the growth of business and the con-
sequent growth Of traffic. and in
the light of what the city already
has done in street widening, with
its outstanding advantages and
dement's, the improvement of Six
teenth street really has been made
plausible In all points, and further
made absolutely necessary.
One thing which appears posi-
lively settled Is that Sixteenth street
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
A HOax2

= GRAVELY fear that the writer
l. of this letter merely is spoofing,
but having read a number of other
complaints from Vallee admirers it
may be true.
At any rate, it has sufdced to fill
scme space on a day when column
ing is difficult. I can't seem to COM
centrate at all on afternoons when
the world series is coming IN by
radio. Other public concerns fade
into the mist when Howard Ehmke
stands upon the pitching mound and
strikes out thirteen Cubs.
Speaking Of Rudy's talents as a
singer and my own lack of them,
I am reminded of comic opera
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
Bishops

XXTIFE and mother spoke Of
w bishops as we'll as Rudy and
am concerned to find that after the
recent Episcopal conference at East
Hampton, the assembled clerics in
timated that in another year they
might bar all newspaper men from
their conventions.
I fear that this particular church
grows too exclusive. First 1t was
Negroes who were discouraged, and
now the ban may also be set against
reporters.
It is not impossible that in time
the great edif1ces of the Episcopal
church may be reserved only for
Bishop Stires and God. And I am
panicky about the possibility that
after a bit only Bishop Stires will
be considered eligible to enter.
fCopyright. 1929. by The Times)
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
Gold Out of Lead

OVER in Germany, plumber
Ocauses great commotion by pre-
tending he can change lead into
gold at the ratio of sixteen to one.
Why should a man with such a
secret need any backing, and why
couldn't those from whom he sought
it see the fake?
God only knows, but since the
days of DR.. Dee and Cagliostro,
people unable to subordinate their
greed to common sense have fallen
for the rot.
r n
So we find this plumber, Tausend,
getting real money from generals,
merchants and bankers.
Even the cold-blooded Won Lu-
endorf signs up, though not until he
is promised Is per cent of the
profits to use for patriotic pur-
poses."
Won Ludendorff and his gullible
associates are mulcted, of course,
and the plumber lands in Jail.
Still, there are those who look
upon him as a martyr, a scientist
pilloried by the system" victim
Of class rule.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
M. E. Tracy
Chances are That But for
Religious Zeal and LoUe of
Gold, Columbus " ould
Haze Found No Backing.
SAYS
TT was 437 years ago that CO.

TT was 437 years ago that CO.
Il lumbus made his memorable dis
covery. The world has changed
tremendously since that time. One
wonders if it will change as much
during the next 437 years.
The clothes Columbus wore were
made from cloth woven by hand.
The sword at his side was forged
by hand, the planking of his ship
was sawed by hand, and the bread
he ate was made Of grain ground by
hand.
There was no tea, coffee, sugar, or
potatoes on his table, no after din
ner cigar with which to while away
the nonotony of sea voyage, or
latest novel.
We like to think that it was a
purely scientific expedition. That a
humble man with a big idea was
wholly responsible and that material
interests played no part.
The chances are, however, that
but for religious zeal and love OF
gold, Columbus would have failed
to get the necessary backing.
Whether religious zeal has sub
sided, the love of gold has not.
The love of gold still is strong
enough to make such hard-headed
men as General Won Ludendorff fall
for the cheap tricks of alchemy.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
BY DIR. MORRIS FISHBEIN
Editor Journal Of the American Medical
Association and Of Hykeia, the
Health MAEAzine.

VXTHEN an individual Is at COM
w plete muscular rest, certain
chemical and physical reactions are
going on nevertheless in his body.
To obtain some measure Of the &C
tivity of the body under these cir
cumstances, methods have been de-
vised for measuring what Is called
the basal metabolism."
The person fastS for from four
teen to eighteen hours and rests for
at least thirty minutes before being
tested. 1t is also best, if possible, to
have a calm attitude toward the test
and people who are likely to be
nervous should have the method ex-
planned to them before they are sub
mitted to the test.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
Just Jealous

IVES, plumb jealous you are, Mr..
Il Broun; jealous of Americas
handsomest boy and one of the clev-
crest artists now before the public.
And his appeal is purely artistic.
There is nothing sexy about him,
clever and talented as he is. He is
good boy--clean, fine and noble.
You have only to hear him sing to
know that no dirty story ever has
befouled his handsome lips and that
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
Word War Pensions?

The American Legion, at its convention in Louis
Vile took what may prove to be the most important
action in its history.
This was the passage of resolution calling upon
congress to provide compensation" for wives and
children of deceased ncapacitated veterans of the
World war. whether or not the was traceabie
70 military service. Under existing law compensation
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12

Ideals and opinions expressed
in this column are those OF
one of Americas most inter-
esting writers, and are pre-
sented without regard to their
agreement or disagreement
with the editorial attitude cf
this paper.--The Editor.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
Questions and
AnSz0e1S

Is Lon Chaney deaf and dumb?
No, but he learned to express
thoughts with gestures from his
parents, who were deaf muteS.
What exactly Is meant by the
terms sunrise and sunset?
Sunrise is the daily first appear
ance of the sun above the horizon
with the phenomena just preceding
and following, especially the bright
ening aspect Of the sky just before
the suns appearance. Sunset Is the
disappearance OF the sun below the
horizon with the phenomena Just
preceding and following. especially
In the heavens.
How long did Cardinal Gibbons
have the red hat?
From 1886 until his death IN is2l.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12

A Chicago man offers to trade his typewriter for
a shotgun Probably this should be warning to a
couple of editors
The Indianapolis times., 1929-10-12
Daily Thought

And We shall know the truth,
and the truth shall make you free.
ST. John S:32.
-
We must never throw away a
bushel Of truth because it happens
to contain a few grains Of chaff.-
Dean Stanley.
Who was the prime minister OF
Great Britain in 1924?
j. Ramsay Macdonald was prime
minister from Jan. %, 1924, to Nov.
5, 1924. and Stanley Baldwin held
the Office from Nov. 5, 1924, to June,
1929.
What French aviator was credited
with bringing down seventy-fv
planes during the World war?
Rene Fonck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-14
NUMEROUS AFT AIRS
PLANNEDFORD OAR.
Social Functions Include Re.
ception at White House
Thursday Afternoon.

Not the least interesting phase Of the
annual congress of the National Society
of the Daughters of the American Rev
olution is the social program arranged
for officers and delegates, the most i'm
portant, of course, being the reception
at the White House Thursday after
noon at 4:30 O'Clock, when the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Hoover will receive.
Dozens of campaign teas" are on for
both candidates for the office Of presi-
dent general and those on their respec-
tive tickets, and State societies are hold
ing receptions during the week for off,
GERS and delegates their their States.
Ball Planned for Tuesday.
Following in importance the White
House reception Thursday afternoon Is
the ball to be given by the president
general, Mrs. Alfred j. BrosSeau; the
vice presidents general and the national
officers, assisted by State regents, Tues
day evening at the Willard Hotel In
honor of the pages in attendance dur
ing the Congress. Waiting on Mrs.
Brosseau are Miss Florence Trumbull,
daughter Of the Governor OF Connecti.
cut and Mrs. John H. Trumbull, ano
Miss Bina Day Deneen, daughter OF
Senator and Mrs. Charles s. Deneen
of Illinois. Reports are that Miss
Trumbull has invited her fance, John
Coolidge, to attend.
Among the Senators wives enter
tanning is Mrs. Vandenburg OF Michi-
gan, who will give tea at the Willard
Friday afternoon from to z o'clock.
Honor guests who will receive with her
are Mrs. Brosseau, retiring president
general; q former Michigan woman,
Mrs. Henry Joy of Detroit, vice presi-
dent general; Miss Alice McDuffee of
Kalamazoo, retiring historian general,
and Mrs. Charles F. Bathrick OF Battle
Greek, the State regent. All delegates,
alternates and visiting daughters are
included in this reception.
From Grand Rapids, Mich, the home
CT Senator vandenburg, Will come Mrs
Carrie WEIGH, the city regent; Mrs.
Charles Kindel, Mrs. Helen Rowe, Mrs.
Charles Whittier, Mrs. Clarence Dexter
and Mrs. C. w. Prichard. Mrs. Delos
Blodgett, now of washington, former
resident OF Grand Rapids, also is one
of the delegates.
Gives Tea This Afternoon.
Mrs, Brosseau will be the guest OF
honor at a reception and tea to be
given by Mrs. Charles Bathrick OF
Battle Creek, State regent OF Michigan,
this afternoon at the Mayfower for
the Michigan delegates to the Congress
and other members of the association
from that State now in washington.
Those assisting Mrs. Bathrick will be
Miss Alice Louise Duffee, historian
general; Mrs. Lucius e. Holland, honor
airy state regent Of Michigan; Mrs.
John w. Bailey, Mrs. Archibald McColl,
Mrs. Sigmund L. Wing, Mrs. Lloyd
Cady, Miss Glare Briggs, Mrs. Donald
K. Moore, Mrs. George e. 6chermer-
horn. Mrs. George Mechen, Mrs. r. w.
sullivan, Mrs. James H. Mcdonald,
state vice regent of Michigan, and Mrs.
Henry D. Joy. Mrs. r. F. Hoffmaster,
regent of the Battle Greek Chapter, will
preside at the tea table, assisted by Mrs
". A. Stone, Mrs. Herbert w Reade,
Mrs. Addison Drake Kent. Mrs, George
2. Pemeroy and Mrs. oriep Jepisola.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-14
ID. A. r. Personalities
BY ALICE ROGERS HAGER.

Mrs. Alfred j. Brosseau, just ending
her term as president general of the
D. A. r., has much to look back upon
with pride and pleasure. Within her
| period at the head of the organization,
| the project of financing and building
Constitution Hall has come to fruition.
She was the treasurer general in Mrs.
| Cooks cabinet and came to the presi-
dency with considerable knowledge of
what must be done to push it forward.
It had been hoped to have the great
building, which is to seat 1000 per-
sons, completed for the present con-
gress, but that was impossible. How
ever, on Friday morning Mrs. Brosseau,
the vice presidents general and the
other national officers. led by the Ma
rine Corps buglers, will march in SOL
emn procession from the Auditorium
to the dedication Of the unfinished
structure. 1t will be remembered that
it was three years ago that the ground
was first officially set aside behind Me-
mortal Continental Hall, when Mrs.
Cook was the retiring president. Then
Mrs. Coolidge helped to lay the corner
stone with Mrs. Brosseau late last year,
and now the new president general
will have the right to look forward to
holding her first congress, the fortieth.
next April in the society's own audi
forum.
Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Hobart, one of
the two candidates for Mrs. Brosseaus
office-Mrs. Junius Y. Talmadge of
Georgia is the other-comes from the
"President-making" State of Ohio. She
has already held the first Office in the
American Legion Auxiliary, which she
was largely instrumental in organic
ing. AS organizing secretary general
she has served with the present "cabi-
net" and this past year, as chairman
OF buildings and grounds, has had the
responsibility Of renovating the Con-
thlental Hail. Mrs. Hobart's home is
in Cincinnati, where she has been ex-
tremely active in other capacities as
well as in the society. A trained
genealogist, she held the Office of State
secretary of the Mayfower Descendants.
and she was the only woman selected
by the governor to serve on the Ohio
committee for the SesQuicentennial Ex-
position in Philadelphia.
Her opponent, Mrs. JuniuS Young
Talmadge, comes from Athens, Ga,
and has also the right to claim years
of distinguished service in D. A. r.
work. She was for several terms ma
tional chairman of the student loan
fund, beginning at the time of its in
ception, and later national chairman
of the society's magazine committee,
in which capacity she is still serving.
She has been vice president general
from Georgia since 1925. And as far as
ancestors go, she had through those IL
lustrious forbears hand in the sign
ing Of both the Declaration OF indie