Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 142, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 October 1923 — Page 10

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STQNMETZ DIES OF HEART ATTACK (Continued From Page 1) which had been built to give realism to the demonstration. The idea could be developed and Steinmetz could be developing it. Therefore he was deeply interested In the progress of construction on his lightning laboratory, atop the building. When death came he was figuring on getting out of bed in a few days and resuming his experiments. End Unexpected The end was totally unexpected; so much so that no doctor ws present. Funeral arrangements had not been completed up to noon today. Tentative plans called for private funeral at his home Monday afternoon. The body will lie in state Sunday afternoon. Honorary pall-bearers will be selected from among his intimate associates and the active pall-bearers will be selected from his laboratory workers. Word that Steinmetz was dead caused consternation among hundreds of General Electric workers and others who regarded him as a super-man and looked eagerly forward to more miracles in the near future. Others of the staff of lectrical engineers. commentding on the death, said th-t although Steinmetz's feats with thunder bolts attributed the widest popular attention, he had other achievements which were really more important in the history of science. He discovered the “law of hysteresis,” and this is placed first in his list of accomplishments. He also perfected a formula for calculation of alternating currents. This is placed second on the list. His study of “transcient phenoma," Including lightning, is ranked third. Bora in Breslau Steinmetz was 58 years of age. For 34 years he had lived and w'orked in the United States, following his emigration from Germany. He was born in Breslau, Germany, and was unmarried. He attained his greatest prominence during the last ten years, during part of which and until the time of his death, he was chief consulting engineer of the General Electric Company. While he was working hard and never sparing himself, his close friends say, he was fully aware that his heart was weak and that it might cease to function at any time. For instance, although he was intensely interested in the development of the airplane, he never permitted himself to take a flight, for fear of the consequences. Refused to Fly When an airplane was performing at the General Electric plant recently Steinmetz was invited to take a ride in it, he refused. Later he confided to close associates that he feared the excitement of airplane would be too much for his heart. There were only a few people at the “wizard’s” home when he died. His only close relative in this country were adopted ones. When he landed in America, a crippled German immigrant, unable to speak English, he was befriended by a man named Hayden. In recognition of this he adopted Hayden’s son, J. Leroy Hayden, now a man of about 40 years of age. with children of nis own. Steinmetz always :egarded Hayden as his son and looked upon Hayden’s children as his own grandchildren. * Inveterate Smoker

Steinmetz was an inveterate smoker. He was hordly ever seen during his waking hours without a cigar in his mouth. When he first came here tc organize the research department of the General Electric Company he found “no smoking” signs posted throughout the laboratory. He wrote the following sign and left the office: “No smoking, no Steinmetz.” He meant it, too, for he did not return until officials of the company sent for him and told him they had rescinded the order against smoking. Steinmetz was known throughout the world as Charles Proteus Steinmetz. Until recently it was supposed he had been so christened, but he told the story of how he received the name Proteus to a few friends. Adopted “Proteus’' He was christened Charles Edward August Steinmetz. "While In college he joined a mathematical society. It was the custom of this organization to bestow a name on all new members and the ceremony was carried out with a great deal of formality. “Proteus” was selected for his name. Just why, Steinmetz didn't know, but he adopted it and dropped the Edward August. He studied in common scnool. high school and university at Bresieau, making a specialty of mathemati's and astronomy. Realizing mathematics did not offer a living for anybody whose political opinions differed from those of the German government, he studied physics, chemistry And electrical engineering. German Socialist Aa a student he became interested in and converted to socialism in 3883, and took an active part in Socialist propaganda and organization. In those days under Bismarck r.nd the anti-Socialist laws, Socialists were subjected to execution by the German government. He was one of the pioneers in the Socialist Democratic agitation in Germany, as a result of which he was forced to flee to Switzerland in 1888. While in exile, he studied mechanical engineering at the Poly Technlsum. He emigrated to the United States in 1889 and became connected with the old electrical firm of Osterheld & Eichemeyer. first as a draftsman and later being transferred to the research and electrical engineering bureaus. Absorbed by “G. E." This firm was absorbed when the General Electric Company was organized and Steinmetz became associated with the new company. He fitted into the new organization in an admirable way and while not an inventor In the strict sense of the word, his powers of research made such a strong appeal to his superiors, he was given the duty of organizing the research bureau of the company when the home offices were moved to Schenectady in 1894. Honored by Iniversitios In 1902 he was given the honorary degree of A. M. by Harvard and the 9ar following Union University, at which he was a professor of electrical engineering and electro-physice, oon*

ferred the degree of Ph. B. on him. Steinmetz was elected president of the common council in Schenectady when George R. Lunn was elected mayor on the socialist ticket. He was re-elected in 1916 and at the time of his death was a member of the board of education of that city. In 1922 he was nominated for the office of State engineer by she socialist party and ran thousands of votes ahead of his ticket. Radio Programs Saturday Schenectady, N. Y.—WGY 12:30 P. M.—Stock market report. 12:40 P. M. —Produce market report. 9 P. M. Orchestra. 10:30 P. M.—Jewish program. Davenport, lowa—WOCJ 10 A. M. —Opening market quotations. 12 Noon —Chimes concert. 2 P M. —Closing stocks and markets. C:SO P. M. —Educational program and concert. 5:45 P. M.—Chimes concert. 6:30 P. M. —Sandman’s visit. 6:50 P. M.—Baseball scores. 8 P. M.—Musical program. 7 P. M. —Lecture. 9 P. M.—Dance program. Cincinnati, Ohio—WLW 10:30 A. M.—Business reports. 1:30 P. M.—Business reports. 3 P. M.— Grain and stock market quotations.

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M.—Market reports. 6 P. M. —Baseball scores. I Louisville. Ky.—-WHAS 4 P. M.—Concert. 4:50 P. M.—Local livestock, produce and grain market reports. 4:55 P. M.—Baseball scores. 7:30 to 9 P. M.—Concert.

Way Is Lighted Earl Sebastian, 21, of 134 N. Bloom lngton St., was arrested on petit larceny and intoxication charges Thurs day night when he went home ear rying a red lantern. Police said he picked the lantern up at a Btreet blockade.

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