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VOLUME VIII
RICE INSTITUTE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, MARCH 30. 1923
NUMBER 28
TELEGRAFPY
&St^PMEY
Demonstrates the Use of
Various Improved
Telegraphic Devices
Herbert Kay Humphrey, E. E., as-
sistant professor of electrical engi-
neering, delivered the tweifth of the
sixteen scheduled extension lectures
to a large audience in the Physics
ampitheater at 4:30 p. m. Sunday.
Mr. Humphrey spoke on "Teleg-
raphy Since Morse." He described
the progress in means of communica-
tion made during the past century.
During the course of the lecture, a
demonstration was given of Edison's
quadruplex transmitter. Through
the kindness of the Western Union
Telegraph company an automatic
printing telegraph was shown in op-
eration.
Mr. Humphrey's lecture in part
follows:
"In the two thousand years preced-
ing the nineteenth century but litle
progress was made in the art of com-
munciation. George Washington had
no better means for sending mesages
than had Alexander the Great or the
ancient Egyptians or Greeks. When
the Erie canal was opened, the event
was announced from one end to the
other by signal guns every half an
hour. Ninety-five years later, just the
other day, a man in Paris conversed
with another in Honolulu by means of
a combination wired and wireless tel-
ephone.
Tremendous Revolution.
"This tremendous revolution in
means of communication began early
in the nineteenth century because then
for the first time scientists were dis-
covering electro-magnetism, the only
perfect medium for transmitting sig-
nals. At this time it was natpral that
a number of inventors should attempt
new signalling devices. Of these, the
one invented by Morse was the most
successful and has lived to the pres-
ent. Many inventors have added im-
provements to his apparatus, so that
now messages may be sent across the
continent at one transmission. By
means of the duplex of Steams, im-
proved into the quadruplex of Edison,
four messages may be transmitted At
one time. The multiplex, using syn-
chronous distributing switches, per-
mits as many as 40 messages at once;
the printing telegraph of Hughes sur-
vives in the stock ticker, so that the
received messages may be read by
persons unfamiliar with the Morse
code.
Hundreds of Words.
"By means of automatic transmit-
ting instruments, signals may be
transmitted at the rate of hundreds of
words per minute; a later printing tel-
egraph, developed by Baudot and Mur-
ray, transmits messages from the key-
board of an ordinary typewriter, to be
received on another distant type-
writer, printed in page form ready to
be delivered, and eight of these mes-
sages may be transmitted at the same
time over one wire."
FAMOUS AMERICAN
COMPOSER TO GIVE
LECTURE ON MUSIC
WRIGHT SEEKS
NAVAL RECORDS
OF CONFEDERACY
The many students who weathered
the down-pouring torrents and waded
to the Physics building were amply
rewarded for their efforts Tuesday
morning by hearing a very interest-
ing illustrated lecture by Admiral O.
A. Wright of Jacksonville, Fla., and
one of the few remaining survivors
of the Confederate navy.
Being Arm in his convictions that
the exploits of the Confederate navy
deserve their place beside the ac-
complishments of the army, Admiral
Wright is in Houston determined to
secure all of the information possible
in regard to navy personnel.
"The war records of the 6500 sailors
who served with the Confederate navy
are with few exceptions obtainable,"
said Admiral Wright. "Somewhere
in every city somebody has clippings
or other papers which will identify
men who have served in the navy of
the South. True they have sunk into
oblivion, forgotten with the passing
years, but they still exist."
In the seven weeks of his tour, Ad-
miral Wright has spoken in many
cities and has %et*ured the indorse-
ment of the states of Virginia,
Florida, South Carolina, Alabama,
Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas in his
work.
In his lecture to Rice students Tues-
day morning, Admiral Wright outlined
his work and illustrated his talk with
100 stereopticon slides.
"Few people," said Admiral Wright,
"realize the part the Confederate
navy has played in naval history.
That great navy was the inventor of
such implements of destruction as the
iron-clad, the ram, the disappearing
gun, the submarine, and the sub-
marine torpedo."
In conclusion he said, "In the four
years that I was judge of the mu-
nicipal court of Jacksonville I dis-
posed of nearly 26,000 cases and in
that time I never convicted a man
without a hearing. For that reason
I am asking that you peopfe givelhe
a hearing in my cause."
DRAMATIC CLUB
TO MEET SOON
A meeting Wednesday night will
initiate the third term work of the
Rice Dramatic Club, which plans to
put on its spring production of one-
act plays late in April or early in
May. A full attendance of old and
new members is desired.
It is probable that the bill of plays
to be given will be mapped out at this
meeting, and it is suggested that all
members acquaint themselves as much
as possible with plays suitable for
production.
AUTRY HOUSE SITE
FOR COUNTRY FAIR
TUESDAY, APRIL 10
The Jitney Dance will be an in-
teresting feature of the P. A. L. S.
Country Fair to be staged at Autry
House Tuesday, April 10. This dance
will be held in the Girls' Room, a
st!*lnged orchestra furnishing the
music. The dances will be "licensed"
at 6 cents a couple and all the usual
characteristics of a country dance will
be in evidence. This dance will occupy
the entire upper Hoor, the room down-
stairs being taken up with side-shows,
lotteries, candy booths, "hot-dog"
stands and the like.
The hearth on the dance floor will
be given over to a fortune telling
booth, or rather several, for the vis-
itor will be able to have his fortune
told by either a real gypsy, a palmist,
or one who uses cards.
The Inferno will be present in a!!
its Hre and brimstone, and slimy hor-
rors. This part of the Fait will be
given a separate entrance and any
One of a morMd curiosity who
in the thrills and horrors of Pluto's
kingdom will be satisfied beyond meas-
ure at the variety this section offers,
it is declared.
A wild animal tent will be in evi-
dence. The Fair management states
that during the time of presentation,
a circus will stop en route at Hous-
ton, and arrangements have been
made to display some of its feline
menagerie stars at Autry House
April 10. Miss Geane King Is in
charge of the animal tent.
From those who delight In quaffing
the liquid gold drawn from the fair
weed of the Orient, and dwelling
drowsily beneath Its spell, the an-
nouncement that there yrlll be a tea-
Mtchen will And favor. After drink-
ing their tea, the guests will have the
opportunity of having their fortunes
told In the tea leaves. A real old black
mammy will do this, and It Is hoped
that no one will leave the fair grounds
without at least one visit to Mammy's
Tea Kitchen.
JOHN POWELL
WILL RENDER
COMPOSITION
Music Lectureship Was
Founded Anonymously
Last June
First lectures in connection with
the music lectureship founded by
Rice Institute through the gift of an
anonymous donor will be delivered in
Houston on April 4, 6 and 6 by John
Powell, famous American composer.
The first lecture-recital, "Music and
the Nation," will be delivered at 8:15
p. m. at the City Auditorium; the
second, "Music and the Community,"
at the Palace theater at 4:15 p. m.,
and the third, "Musie and the Individ-
ual," at 4:15 p. m. at the Palace
theater.
JOHN POWELL
Mr. Powell will play several of his
own compositions together with other
selections during the lecture at the
Auditorium. A large number of Hous-
ton and South Texas music lovers
are expected to attend the lectures.
The week in which they come has no
other musical attractions scheduled.
Mr. Powell is well known to the
music lovers of Houston, many of
whom are familiar with his unusually
high degree of success in the musi-
cal world.
Made American Debut in 1913.'
After appearances,,in Vienna, Paris,
London and Berlin, where he made a
profound impression, Mr. Powell made
his first American debut in 1913, and
won immediate recognition from the
critics as a virtuoso of outstanding
significance. Since then he has ap-
peared as a soloist with all the fore-
most symphony orchestras in this
country. Four hundred appearances
in 100 cities constitute his re-engage-
ments.
One of the most iiluminating com-
ments regarding the work of Mr.
Powell has come from Henry T.
Finck, veteran critic of the New York
Evening Post, who said Powell
mixes "brains with colors."
It is this blending of the mental
with the emotional, say the highest
musicians, that keeps one free "from
the slough of sentimentality or the
arid wastes of intellectuality" and
makes it a pure delight.
Toured Europe in 1920.
In 1920 Mr. Powell toured Europe
with the New York Symphony, play-
ing his own- Rhapsodie Negre. In
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Deep Sea Ball
April 3 Keeping
Archi-Arts Busy
Architects and art students, in the
midst of strenuous preparatory efforts
are lifting their heads long enough to
proclaim that the annual Archi-Arts
ball, to be given in Autry House
April 3, will be the artistic event of
the year and a dance of dances.
The date has been changed from
the night of April 4 owing to the con-
flicting visit of John Powell, lecturer
in music.
Other details are that it is to be
a Deep Sea masquerade Ball; that
dancing will continue from 9 o'clock
to 2; that Jack Sharp's orchestra will
play; that attendance will be limited
to 75 couples and 30 "stags"; and that
ticket prices will be $4.00 and $3.00
respectively.
Work on the decorations is already
well under way. The scene will be
the ocean floor, with its plant life, its
mermaids, its sunken chests of silver
and rows of 'Davy Jones' lockers."
Persons who have heard of Davy's
"tockers" all their lives will Hnaily
have a chance to see them at first
hand. A recked Viking hull will be
another feature. Other details are
being kept silent in order to afford the
maximum measure of surprise to the
guests.
Suggestions for masquerade con-
tumes will appear on bulletin boards
in the form of sketches before the
dance. Pirates, sailors, officers, div-
ers, mermaids, Oid Salts, yachting,
giris, deck^gpds, Mack Sennett girls,
and all varieties of the finny denizens
of the deep will be represented. It is
explained that all the guests are sup-
posed to have undergone the process
of "sinking," and consequently any
costume that might possibly be worn
at sea will be accepted. Costumes of
some sort are absoultely required,
however.
A. B. Etlis is general chairman of
the ball, T. A. Flaxman is in charge
of decorations and music, Ernest Shult
is head of the ticket committee, M.
Jantzen is publicity chairman, Ruth
Young and Vella Bates are superin-
tending refreshments, DeWitt Sanders
is secretary and treasurer.
SENIORS AWAIT
MEASUREMENTS
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Seniors this year are to inctude
hoods with their cap and gown equip-
ment Commencement Day, it waas.de-
cided at a meeting Wednesday. The
hoods wilt add dignity to the gradua-
tion costumes.
Measurements for caps and gown
are to be taken Monday and Tuesday
by a committee with headquarters in
the Thresher office.
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CLASS ISSUES TO LET
OFF STEAM A WHILE
Class enthusiasm and ability
will be given a chance to display
itself in the four class issues of
the Thresher, the first and
Senior edition of the series be-
ing scheduled to appear ortt Fri-
day, April 6. Junior, Sopho-
more, and Freshman issues will
follow in succession. The reg-
ular staff will thus get a rest
from their labors in addition to
the lay-off gained last week
when no Thresher was published
because of exams. According to
all past records the ensuing
four weeks will contain all man-
ner of class boosting and boast-
ings sweeping in Hoods over the
campus each Friday.
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CALENDAR
Friday, Msrch !0—
a e r v tic e,
8.. Girts' Ctob
1! :M p. m.—Three-hour
Autry House.
!3:80p. m.—E. B. L.
Room.
Sotxfdny, March M—
una) servioas, Autry House.
Y. W. rehearaa!, ^utry
! :00 p. m.—Rtce-Baytor track meet.
Rice FiaM
Sunday, AprMt—
8:00 a. m.—Easter servtees. Con-
firmations, Bishop Quia.
5:00 p.m.—Open house.
Monday, Apr)! !—
11!0 p. m.—Writing
Houae.
Ctub, Autry
Baptismal
1:00
A L. 8.. Autry
C. A. Discussion
Tuesday, Apri] *
l!:tOp,m.—P.
6:46 M.
! :00 p. at.—Archi-Arts Deep Sea
Bat).
Wedneeday, Apt!) 4—
7 :!0 p. m —Dramatic Ctub Meeting.
Thursday, Apt!! S—
M:Mp.m.—Y. W. C. A.. Oirts' Ciub
LARGE ASSEMBLAGE
OF ATHLETES COMING
TO RICE APRIL 13-14
WALKER TALKS
TO DISCUSSION
GROUP AT RICE
Announces Subjects and
Speakers for Work
of the Term.
A world league, an inter-nation
above nations, was declared to b(- the
iogical result of the growth of pres-
ent human unions out of smaii groups
in the past, in a iecture deiivered by
Dr. Curtis Howe Walker, Professor
of History, to the Internationa] Prob-
tems Discussion Group at Autry
House Wednesday night. His subject
was "The Inception and Growth of
the Idea of Internationalism."
inventions that overcome time and
space, the fury of the Worid War,
and the resulting interdependent^ of
nations in economic and financiai
matters have focused the wortd's at-
tention upon the idea of internationa)-
ism, he said. This attention wit) force
a solution when centered definitely on
the need of an internationai super-
structure or consolidation. Instances
of a country giving concessions for a
union were given to disprove the im-
possibility of national self-denial.
The meeting next week has been
changed to Thursday night instead of
Wednesday. The group will meet at
7 p. m. A. R. Kennedy wiii deliver
a short talk on International Eco-
nomic Arrangements. W. H. Winn
will preside.
A schedule of discussions for the
third term haa heen compiled, and
chairman selected in advance for the
ensuing seven meetings.
Dr. Walker, in concluding his ad-
dress, told of the responsibility and
possibility of present college-man
leadership in future polities, and quot-
ed from an articie in The Literary
Review which directed attention to
an already new conception of the re-
lation of nations and listed numerous
achievements in the path of interna-
tionalism, as opposed to the old
staunch isolated nationalisms of the
pre-war period.
The schedule follows:
April 11 -Internationalism in Lit-
erature, Atbert Leon Guerard;D.T.
McLaughtin, chairman.
April 18—Internationai Conferences
Since the 1'eace Treaty, B. H. Duggan;
A. R. Kennedy, chairman.
April M—Trained Diplomatists in
Our Foreign Relations, Dr. Lindsey
Blayney; B. Goodwin, chairman.
May 2—Doctrine of America First,
D. T. McLaughlin; J. S. Hornbuckle,
chairman.
May ^—Internationalism and the
Judiciary. Judge H. M. Garwood; J. H.
Hughes, chairman.
May 1C—The International Outlook,
generai discussion; R. V. Logsden,
chairman.
EASTER MUSIC
BY RICE RADIO
MONDAY NIGHT
Something new for Rice Institute
radio fans will be presented next Mon-
day night when the Easter services
held at the Autry House Sunday will
be repeated at the WRAA studio.
The entire program, including musi-
cal part and sermon, will be broadcast
from the Institute station beginning
at 8 o'clock. The Rice radio station
la gradually working Its way to be
among the best received in the State.
Every week a score or more messages
are received from surrounding terri-
tory—within a radius of 100 miles-
telling of the clearness and distinct-
tss with which the programs broad-
cast here are received.
A. B. Ellis, chief operator of the
station, has received letters from
"listeners in" In Kentucky and Louis-
iana and from San Antonio. Despite
the bad condition of the air conducive
to static, the programs are received
fairly clear, these "fans" declare.
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University of Oklahoma: Plans for
a co-operative buying plan among the
fraternities at the University of Okla-
homa are being considered by the
groups living there.
Track Men Will
Represent Many
Southern States
Records Expected to Be
Broken—Loving Cups
to Be Awarded
Judging from letters being received
daily by the Athletic Committee from
high schoots and academies over the
South, Rice wiii be host on April 13
and 14 to perhaps the greatest aggre-
gation of amateur athletes that Texas
has ever known. Rice will be literally
in the hands of visitors who have come
to take part in the second annua) in-
terscholastic track and held meet.
Acceptances of invitations to tho
meet already have gone beyond ex-
pectations. A majority of the high
schools in southeast Texas, as wcil as
many schools located considerable dis-
tances from Houton, have signified
their desire to be represented in the
tournament. Acceptances have not
been limited to the larger schools.
Many of "the smaller academies and
high schools who are not strong in ail
branches of track and field work have
signified their intention of sending
one or two athietes—men who may be
exceptionally good in certain events
and who may win laurels for their
schools and for themselves.
A number of smaller schools, those
not so fortunate as to have unlimited
athletic funds, have reported that
they will be abte to send athletes
through co-operation afforded by
Chambers of Commerce and individ-
ual business men of the various towns.
The value of such a representation to
the towns as weil as to the schools and
athletes themselves is recognized by
business men and city oificiais.
Houston newspapers have promised
to publish pictures, names and rec-
ords of the winners in the meet.
The combined circulation of the Hous-
ton dailies reaches half a niiition peu
pie.
The oniy cost to which the high
schoo] men wit) be put is actual raii-
toad fare. They wilt be given board
and room without charge in the Rice
dormitories. These dormitories, inci-
dentaily, are the prettiest and best
equipped of any university or college
in the entire South. Rice students
have agreed to turn over their rooms
to the visitors. Special temporary
steeping quarters will be provided for
the Rice men in order that the high
school feilows may have comfortable
living quarters. Both Rice and high
schoo) students will eat in the two
great dining ha))s of the Institute.
The program for the two days' meet
has been mailed to the high schools.
It inctudes two baseball games be-
tween Rice and Baylor Unive^Rity, a
track meet on April 14, between Rice
and Southwestern University, and a
dinner in the Rice Hotel for the high
school athletes given by Houston busi-
ness men. In the track meet high
school events will immediately precede
cotlege events.
Immediately after the final events
in both track and Held work, silver
loving cups and gold and silver medals
will be publicly presented to the win-
ning teams and individuals in the
scholastic meet.
-la-
Amendment Wins
in Recent Ballot;
Small Vote Cast
Article Eleven, "An Amendment to
the Constitution of the Rice Institute
Students' Association," was officially
incorporated in said constitution by
virtue of a vote of 81 to 10, registered
at the polls Wednesday morning.
Little interest was taken ih the elec-
tion, and the percentage of voters who
exercised their constitutional priv-
ileges was slight.
The amendment as adopted Includes
the following general provisions: stu-
dent association control of all publica-
tions; staff nominations of prospective
editors; announcement of regular
staffs of publications not later than
the second week In January; and bond-
ing of business managers.
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