A MERE HOAX
SCIENTIST'S GOLD-MAKING
PROFESSOR IN PRISON
PARIS, loth November.
After several months' investigation, three scientists have reported that Professor Dunikowski's claims to obtain gold from the earth are undoubtedly without foundation. They declare that the so-called discovery is a mere hoax, and Dunikowski is still in prison. Professor Paul Dunikowski, of Poland, was arrested ana placed oh trial in Pans in January last for allegedly having obtained money from a French company by fraudulently representing that he could obtain gold from earth. Later, Dunikowski revealed his process, which consists of, roughly speaking, earth in a layer; two inches thick, on a. moving platform under electric lamps, which-discharge long sparks in-to-the earth. The earth then drops into.a graphite cauldron, -where it is sealod and heated to a terrific temperature* When the cauldron is cooled and unsealed, the earth has diminished in volume,- and specks of gold are visible. Dunikowski occupies the best cell in Sante Prison, Parig, and is allowed to iuncb. with. Ms wife and children.
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Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 125, 23 November 1932, Page 7
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168A MERE HOAX Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 125, 23 November 1932, Page 7
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