Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1930, Page 11

PLAQUE UNVEILED TO HAYDEN SURVEY Pioneering Work of U. S. Geologists Honored in the Star Building. The wording appearing on the bronze tablet unveiled yesterday in memory of the original United States Geological Survey party s as follows: U. 8. G. S THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF THE TERRITORIES FERDINAND V. HAYDEN, GEOLOGIST IN CHARGE, WAS ESTABLISHED BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS APPROVED MARCH 3, 1867. By this act and subsequent ap- propriations rooms were secured in the upper floors of the old brick building on this site, subse- quently purchased by The Star Co. Scientists were employed, explorations, geologic, topographic and photographic work begun by many fleld parties. Later the survey offices were moved to the upper floors of 509 Seventh street, where final com- pilation of all field work was made. The scenic beauty, the topo- graphic and economic potentiali- ties of parts of the Rocky Moun- tains and the Yellowstone were surveyed, photographed and pub- lications issued, resulting in com- pletion of the Colorado Atlas. Many natural parks were discov- ered and their preservation rec- ommended to the Congress of the United States. ‘This memorial was erected by the surviving members of the Hayden Survey—1930. ‘Pioneering efforts of the United States Geological Survey under the leadership of the late Ferdinand V. Hayden, first United States geologist in charge, which resulted in many scientific developments of importance in the history of the Nation, were memorialized by the un- veiling' yesierday evening in The Star Building of a bronze tablet to be erested on behalf of the surviving members of the original Hayden survey. ‘The labors of Dr. Hayden and the members of his original survey are credited with a large part in the open- ing of the western United States to|Dr. Hi development, for the fostering of studies along the same and allied lines by later Federal agencies and for the accumula- tion of scientific knowledge of the 8°0) beauties and resources of what then ‘was a little known portion of the United States. The establishment of our present national park system may be attributed to the efforts of the Hayden party, it was pointed out by speakers at terday’'s ceremonies. ‘The tablet unveiled yesterday will be permanently installed in the main office of The Evening Star on the ground floor, the site of the old brick building in which the Geological Survey had its first headquarters and in which the results of its early field studies were made available to the world. Survivors Are Present. In opening the meeting William H.| Jackson, one of the six surviving mem- bers of the Hayden survey, who pre- | sided, presented the plaque to the people | of the National Capital and of the Ni tion. The tablet was unveiled by Pred- erick D. Owen, assistant topographer and artist on the original survey, who retired three years ago from the Office of Public Buildings and Public Parks of the National Capital. In the principal address of the oc- casion, Representative Guy V. Hardy of Oolorado, in whose State much of the important work of the Hayden survey ‘was carried on, paid high tribute to the ability and energy of the sclentists| composing that party, many of whom since have gained international fame in.scientific circles. “It is "PI;;;' Mr. HA:GJ sald, “that we turn back the pages of history on occa- sion and pay honot to those leaders of our national movements who have gone before. It is done frequently at p~~ triotic celebrations where war heroes THE SUNDAY ST and wartime statesmen are honored. It is done all too rrequently !or men who lllve led the way in , and in nna in economic dave pment in tlm of peace.” First Salary $2,000. ‘The first appropriation for a geologi~ cal survey, Mr. Hardy said, was made 867, and amounted to but $5,000. ’den was put in charge, with a ul!.ry of $2,000. The first year was logical explora oming. “In 1869,” Mr. Hardy continued, “Dr. Hayden made investigations in Colorado and New Mexico, and laid the founda- tion for future work and study. Before the days of railroads or highways he covered much of the State. Starting at Cheyenne, he came down via Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, Colorado City, over to Canon City, up the Arkansas River to about , ovef Hayden Pass into the San Luis Valley, on to Trinidad, though Raton to Santa Fe, N. Mex. Hee‘meb‘ckthrouxhflu s-n Luh Valley, out over Poncha Pass, 'b Salida, Leadville, South Park, 573 Denver That would be a notable tour to make in this day of | conveyance and good roo,d.s It have been s stupendous task in 1869.” Dr. Hayden continued his work in the Rocky Mountain States about 10 | years in all, Mr. Hardy said, and ap- propriations were increased to $75,000 annually. The party made geological reports and phic maps, lo- cated coal flelds and mlnenl Tesources, viewed and surveyed the section now known as Yellowstone National Park. Not eontenl with his scientific hievements, Mr. Hardy continued, Dr. | Hayden became a publicist of first rank |in his efforts to give the flndlnfi his party to the world. He developed | many reports and maps which were pnnud by the Government. He wrote many msgazine articles and booklets. His studies were published in the lead- m‘ publications of America ‘and re- pul in Europe. This work, the Represen! bring the romance of sources of the new w-tmmtnnvl- edge of the world. “The dedication of this plaque, here e PALAIS ROYAL G STREET AT ELEVENTH See This Amasing Demonstretion! The Perfect Hemstitcher 1.00 | ent $ today.” iwork of the Hayden party, AR, WASHINGTON den survey rank high in the world of art. Mr. Jackson, who presided, was photographer of the party and broulht back the first photographs of many of the areas visited, including the Yellow- stone National Park area. He now is a member of the Explorers’ Club of New 'York and is engaged in {llustrating a Pioneers of the United States Geolog- ical Survey, under leadership of the late | COpe, Ferdinand V. Hayden, were honored by | the unveiling of a bronze plague yes- terday afternoon in The Star Building. | These p! phs are of three of the | .survivors of the original party. left is Dr. William H. Holmes, director of the National Gallery of Art; upper | right, Frederick D. Owen, who unveiled | the tablet, and below, William H. Jack- son, who presided at the ceremony. !lt the site of the first activities of the Geological Survey,” Mr. Hardy con- cluded, “is & worthy memorial to its founder, Dr. Ferdinand V. Hayden, and does credit to his associates of those | early days, several of whom are pres- urveys, which carried on the must ac- knowledge a great debt to the original party, which laid the foundation for all later work of this character, it was stated by Dr. Edgar L. Hewett, president of the Archaeological Institute of America. Opened Area to World. ““The Hayden survey,” he said, “began the work of opening to the world por- tions of this country now so rich in resources of all kinds. I am delighted to see the establishment of this tablet commemorating the tremendous work they did and honoring them for lhe great vision they must have had carry ntihruugh to the conclusions zhey\ Mr Jackson read several letters from | invited guests who were unable to at- tend, among them one from Senator Iawnn‘ ice C. Phipps of Colorado, who wrote: “Dr. P. V. Hayden, pioneer American geologist, is entitled to the Nation's honor because of his services in con- nection with the establishment of this valuable branch of the Federal Govern- ment. Dr. Hayden's services were of substantial aid in developing the West and in interesting the entire country in_Western possibilities.” ‘The ceremonies were held in rooms on the second floor of The Star Build- ing, corresponding in location to those occupied by the Hayden survey in the buu g which stood on the same site. Dr. Holmes Absent. Dr. Willam H. Holmes, director of the National Gallery of Art, geologist and archeologist, one of the noted surviving members of the survey, who had been scheduled to preside, was unable to be present. He joined the original Hayden party in 1872 as an artist and assistant geologist, later be- coming gwlogm His work with the party began a distinguished lcianllflc and artistic career, leading to his a) pointment as head curator of the Nl- tional Museum in charge of the depart- ments of ethnology, -.rchcolon tech- Tology, history and art, from 1910 1920; chief of the Bureau of American ology and curator of the National Gallety. He produced upward of 200 official ulenuflc puhllcatkma and his paintings of scenes ited by the Hay- Upper | IT. story soon to be published of the old Oregon Trafl, many of his original photographs being used. While on the survey he used the oid “wet plate” method of photography, his collection of plates, chemicals and field dark room being transported on mules. Each time a picture was made it became necessary to set up the dark room, unioad and mix chemicals and plates and repack the train, he recalled. Despite these hardships his photographs rank among the finest of the kind ever made. Other Survivors of Party. Survivors of the Hayden survey, in | addition to Dr. Holmes, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Owen, are George B. Chittenden, topographer; Ernest Ingersol, zoologist, and 8. B. Ladd, topographer. ‘The survey staff of Dr. Hayden's pioneering days was composed of Rob- ert Adams, jr., assistant quartermaster; J. H. Batty, naturalist; G. R. Bechler, topographer; E. L. Berthoud, civil en- Ilnm Ell Brooks, civil engineer; Lllut Carpenter, naturalist; George B. Chluznden topographer; Prof. E. D. 3 nltlll'lll!t Dr. Elliott Coues, ornithologist; John M. Coulter, botanist; Dr. F. M. Endlich, geologist; Henry M. Gannett, topographer; James T. Gard- ner, geographer; William S. Holman, ., general assistant; Willlam H. Holmes, artist and assistant logist; Ernest Ingersoll, zoologist: William H. Ju:hun. g:nompher: S. B. Ladd, wxi‘o,:ruphqr; of. geo gist; . B. Meek ‘paleontologist. Nealy, general Prof. J. 8. Newberry, geologist; F. D. Om assist- ant topographer and artist; A. S. Pack- ard, naturalist; A. C. Peale, (eomt' —— Pearson, financial clerk; T. C. Porter, botanist; Franklin Rhoda, as- sistant topographer; S. I. Smith, natu- ralist; James Stevenson, administrative chief; Henry W. Steckle, assistant to- pographer; W. Bush Tfl'gl.rt assistant geologist; Prof. Cyrus Thomas, Ypublica- tions; H. E. Verrill, zoologist; C. A. White, paleontologist: Prof. W. D. Whit- ney, phllologmt, and A. D. Wilson, to- pographer. For fleld work, guides, hunt- ers, packers and cooks were added to each division. ‘The bronze plaque bears the seal of the United States and is of beautiful design, framed simply but effectively. SR 2 CALIFORNIAN TO ANSWER ‘WHITE SLAVERY’ CHARGE Guilty Plea Entered in Alexandria by Richard A. Drake, Held for Grand Jury. By & Staff Correspondent of The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 13— Richard A. Drake, 30, giving his ad- dress as Oakland, Calif., entered a plea of guilty to & charge of “white slavery” in violation of the Mann act when ar- raigned before United States Commis- sloner John Barton Phillips yesterday. The commissioner held him for action of the grand jury in the United States ;:g‘u‘:t for the Eastern District of Vir- Drake was arrested Thursday Pa- trolmen Boley and Townsend the local police and turned over to the Federal authorities. His bond was fixed at $2,500, in default of which he was committed to the city jail to await the action of the grand jury. Regular Delivery D. C, DhCEMB RAILROAD EXPERTS 10 STUDY TRAFFIC Shippers’ Advisory Bioard to Analyze Survey of 11931 Car Requirements. Secretary of Agriculture Amthur M. Hyde and Alfred P. Thom, general | counsel of the Association of Railway Executives, will be the principai speak- | ers at the seventh annual meeting of the Atlantic States Shippers’ Advisory Board Friday at the Willard Hotel. ‘The board is tory in the first quarter of the new year. ¢ 500 Expnted to Attend. A r o ximately 500 ?egruanuum of industries in the 0= | Atlantic States section are expected to | attend the meeting which will last only one day. Both Secretary Hyde and Mr. Thom will speak at the luncheon meeting of the board. H. E. Stringer, general chairman of the board, will preaide assisted by C. L. Hilleary, New York; F. E. Paulson, Allentown, Pa., and P. W. Moor?, Long Island City, N. Y. Al Railroads Interested. headed by sylvania Rallroad. Representatives of all trunk line railroads in the section will be on hand with reports, while of- ficials of the American Railway Asso- ciation will discuss the situation not only from the Atlantic States view- point, but from a Nation-wide angle. ‘The territory of the Atlantic States Board includes: New Jersey, Delamware, Maryland, New York, the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and Pennsylvania east of Harrisburg and Williamsport. SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE GIVES LAND FOR ROAD Special Dispatch to The Star. LYNCHBURG, Va., December 3.— | Sweet Briar College has conveyed to the State Highway Commission 12.84 acres of land to be used by the com- 18 through Amherst County. State convicts are to be relocated in a camp at Amherst, where the con- victs will be at work for several years on routes 18 and 13, the latter being & new route between Amherst amd Richmond. Watch And Jewelry Spokesmen for the carriers will be | J. W. 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