People's Pilot, Volume 4, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 January 1895 — His Eyes Are Green. [ARTICLE]

His Eyes Are Green.

On the 27th of December last Prof. A. H. Purdue, principal of the Rensselaer high school read a paper, indited “Observations on the Glacial Drift of Jasper County,” before the Indiana Acadamy of Sciences, asseim bled at Indianapolis. It was a paper of pronounced ability, showing a rare understanding of the subject treated, and was commented upon in the most flattering manner by scientist generally. In fact the author is as well qualified to discuss geological and kindred subjects as any specialist in this country, having made it the study of his life. Below is an editorial from the Fowler Leader, which nothing less than rank envy could inspire, as Fowler might well covet a teacher as talented as he: Jampkrcodwty is situated in the north western part of the state, with Porter county intervening between it and Lake Michigan, and Is separated from the state of Illinois by Newton county. It Is therefore In one of the most active fields of all the glacial epochs. The above Is a part of a “scientific” paper read by A. H. Purdue, principal of the Ueusseluer high schools before some big wig club at Indianapolis. The Professor (?) says, on account of certain surveys Jasper county is one of the most active fields of all the glacial epochs. In other words, the glacial flow paid special attention to certain imaginary lines which were pot made for thousands of years afterward! As long as It is custom to select the school board on the present plan, such ignoramuses, will hold responsible places.—Fowler LeaderA few facts are in place, Prof. Purdue is an Indiana boy and a graduate of the State Normal at Terre Haute. For two years he was principal of the Sullivan. Mo., high senool; then at West Plains, Mo., in same capacity; three years were spent in the Leland Stanford Jr. University, Cali., where special attention was given to geology. He was engaged on the geological survey of Arkansas and did considerable geological work in the field in California. His advent into the Rensselaer school was a pure case of the place seeking the man. His ability and thorough fitness was recognized not only by the board but by the superintendent of the high schools. The above criticism, instead of being a reflection on the qualifications of Pro. Purdue, impresses the most casual reader with the dearth of simple ideas which rattle in the critic’s head.

Remember the “exchange,” run every Saturday by the Christian church ladies in C. D/ Nowel’s store; they have all kinds of pastries, baking, and other edibles, also needle and fancy work. The mass meeting held in the court house lase night to formulate plans for aiding the Nebraska sufferers accurred to late to be reported in the Pilot this week. Two boxes of clothing have already been sent, and more is ready to go. It is believed that Rensselaer will do her full share in this good work. *