Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Transit Yearbook (Troy, NY)

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First Term begins Examinations for admission Examinations for admission Lectures and Recitulions begin . Thanksgiving recess Saturday- ..... Christmas recess begins Christmas Recess. Sunday Saturday . Friday Friday Saturday . . . Christmas recess ends . - . First Term ends . Second Term begins Examinations for admission Examinations for admission February june June june June June August August September September September September November December 6 7 8 12 14 15 14 21 13 13 14 15 23 Z3 Monday . . Lectures and Recitations begin Wednesday . . Examinations for admission Thursday . . Examinations for admission Monday . . L Topographical Survey begins Wednesday ,.... COMMENCEMENT Thursday ..... Shop Work begins Summer Vacation. Monday ...... Shop Work begins Monday . . . . Railroad Survey begins Wednesday . . . First Term begins Wednesday . . Examinations for admission Thursday .... Examinations for admission Friday . . . Lectures and Recitalions begin Thursday and Friday . . . Thanksgiving recess Saturday ..... Christmas recess begins GEORGE. SUIVIMERS, O E Ediior-in-Chief. EDWARD B. DOREIVIUS, A T A First Assistant Bus. Mgr. WILLIAM D. HUNT, R. S. E. WILLIAM F. LIPPITT, X CID HAROLD E. SMITH, A 111 Enarh nf ifhitnrn Azanriaiv iihitnrz GUSTAV A. PARTENFELDER, G9 X Business Manager. WALTER P. BACKES Second Assislani Bus. Mgr. JOSEPH B. CHAMPLIN, AiK E WATSON B. JOYES, GD E FRANK J. WILLSON, R. T. S. 2 7RP11551?lE1PI' IHn11112r1111ir 3111211111112 51112 619111251 iE11g11122ri1113 5111131.11 111 An12rira E112 EKPIIBEPIEIPI' 1Hu1g12r1111ir 311151111112 111215 fDLII1hPh 111 1324 1111 1112 11112 51111. 57121111211 H2111 iK2115521a2r, 211111 i112n1'pnrz112h 111 1525. 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E., 9th President Swntnr Hrnfvzznra emit Eirmnrz I 182442 AMOS EATON, A-1VI., Senior Professor 1860-76 CHARLES BROWNE, C. E., A. NI., Director 1842-46 GEORGE H. COOK, C. E., Ph. D., Senior Professor 1876-78 WILLIAM L. ADAMS, C. E., Director 1847-59 B. FRANKLINE GREEN, C. E., A. M., Director 1878-91 J DAVID M. GREENE, C. E., Director 1859-60 NATHAN S. S. BEMAN, D., Director 1892- PALMER C. RICKETTS, C. E., Director TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 13 Zifruatven PALMER G. RIGKETTS, G. E., E. D. . . Pfesiaem ELIAS P. MANN, C. E., . . . Vice President JOHN SQUIRES, C.E.., . Secretary PAUL COOK, A. M., ........ Treasurer ALBERT E. POWERS ALFRED H. RENSHAW, G.E. CHARLES MACDONALD, G. E., LL. D. GEORGE B. WELLINGTON, A. M., G. E., LL.B. ROBERT W. HUNT STEWART JOHNSTON, G. E, THEODORE VOORHEES, G. E. A I. FORD KENT EDWARD G. GALE, G. E, ROBERT GLUETT HORAGE G. YOUNG, G. E. HENRY W. HODGE, G. E, JAMES H. CALDWELL, B. S. WILLIAM E GURLEY, A. B. FREDERICK If. PEABODY GEORGE S. DAVISON, G. E. ' HENRY S. LUDLOW, A. B. iirnhentinl Gnmmitirv Ziinanrv Qlnmmiitve PALMER G. RIGKETTS ELIAS B. MANN JOHN SQUIRES JAMES H. CALDWELL EDWARD C. GALE I-IORACE G. YOUNG A fy. -Asf'Tri--f 'f1'f I f: ':' ff Aj +1 ! 'ff f A1wl5S l 'Ili-i g !355l f5?jg'ZUf!1'f1225 ? f,1lg:f, 3 , ? f' glhpawl I ',Iq. rnL'u pl W' 1 vel- t ,1fI,, - R, !' lf,- fl 51 af 3521 E-wi ,aifitx ' - Nu' i .!,'.ff!i5a 1 iflvihii WW- IU J Eww s w,+a! 2 . -- 1 1' Ilgl1yi,i+1i f' l.15'MH!,1w f2,1 ,J' --:R:iEQ:XxX : 1 Qeinlif ff l: .1. 4 l . , A . 1 X 1 ' w 1 1 ' 1 .' 'N . 4 Jyagfilga-' W... fgwxlx. S ' ' ' ' ' --W' We 5 Nfl- E X - f w rw-H -H:-S Y Wh H- --in L' - d M --nm --an n- --, A, Y, WV V QPHTTS URQH BUHLDHNQQ L + :W ll-V Q U4 Q W If .Q U f if U T-y f ' 1 illlll I i I V .r lm 21 :V il V1- ' Ng' 1 ,N f WX - -lllli f ?ff I 12 L + 1 : ? Ti ll? 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Only in the student publications can clue acknowledgment be made and we take this opportunity to say, that we, the students, feel the loyalty to Rensselaer, thus expressed by the Pittsburgh Alumni to be the best evidence of the strength of the bonds which hold us together-friendships formed in the classrooms and on the athletic field, maintained as alumni and devoted to the best interests of Rensselaer. The new building, to be called the Pittsburgh Building, in honor of the Pittsburgh Alumni, is to be located upon the ground now occupied by the old Rankin l-louse. It is to be built of Harvard brick with light sandstone trimmings, thus being in exterior finish similar to the other new buildings of the Institute. It will be hve stories in height and will be of hreproof construction. Owing to the slope of the ground at the proposed site, the two lower floors will practically be basements. There will be abundant room for the Institute library and museum, in addition to meeting rooms, offices, and a large lecture room. The architect, William G. Wilkins of Pittsburgh, of the hrm of W. G. Wilkins and Co., is a member of the class of IS77. RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE The Hrst move toward the new building has already been made in the removal ancl transplanting of several trees which were upon the proposed location. One of these has been replantecl in front of the Proudht Laboratory and another between the Walker Laboratory and the Carnegie Building. A number of fine trees will have to be cut clown as soon as excavation is commenced. ' age , Register of Students FACULTY FACULTY OF RENSQELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE PALMER CHAMBERLAIN RICKETTS, C.E., E.D., President and Director: Professor of Rational Mechanics. R. P. I., 755 93, EE. Born ISS6, at Elktin, Md.g was graduated from R. P. I., 753 Assistant in Mathematics, R. P. I., 755 Assistant Professor. '82, Professor of Rational and Technical Mechanics since '84g Director since '92, President since I9OIg Consulting Bridge Engineer T. Sz B. R, R., '86-'87g and R., W. and O. R. R., '87-'9Ig Engineer Public Improvement Commission, City of Troy, '9l-'93g also engineer in charge of design and construction of various bridges, hydraulic works, etc. Societies: M. Am. Soc. C.E.g M.A.S.M.E.g Fellow A.A.A.S.g Member Institution Civil Engineers of Great Britain, and others. Publications: History of the Rensselaer Polytech- nic Inslituteng contributor to Rep. U. S. Comm. Education, Rep. N. Y. State R. R. Comm., Trans. Am. Soc. C.E., Proc. Soc, Prom. Eng. Ed., Engineering News, Railroad Gazette, Rail- way view, Trans. Eng. Club of Philadelphia, etc. DWINEL FRENCH THOMPSON, B.S., Professor of Descriptive Geometry, Slereoiomy and Drawing. Dartmouth, ,692 3 K E, E E, T B H. Born at Bangor, Penobscot County, Me., january l, IS46, prepared for and entered Bowdoin College, remaining there two years, entered Dartmouth College, was graduated in '69 with degree of B.S.g was tutor at Dartmouth for three years. When Professor Warren's place became vacant, Professor Thompson was appointed Professor of Descriptive Geometry, Stereotomy and Drawing in '72, which position he now holds. He revised 'iMahan's Industrial Drawing Uohn Wiley 81 Sons? in ,90. WILLIAM PITT MASON, C.E., M.D., LL.D., Lafayette, 'OSQ Professor of Chemistry. R. P. I., '74gA CP, 2 Born October l2, lS53, in New York Cityg prepared at Benard French Institute in New York, and entered the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in September, 705 was graduated in '74 with degree of C.E.g spent the following year in Europeg appointed Assistant in Chemistry and Natural Science in the Institute in 753 received the degree of B.S. from the Institute in '77, M.D. from Albany Medical College in '8tg appointed Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Natural Science in the Institute in '82, Professor of Analytical Chemistry in '85g appointed Professor of Chemistry in '95. Societies: Member of the Am. Phil. Soc., Am. Public Health Asso., Royal Sanitary Inst. fGreat Britainj, New England Water 'XlVorlcs Asso., Ame. Chem. Soc., Inst. Chem. Engrs., Washington Academy Science, Pres. Hon. Mem. Asso., Engr., Arch., and Hyg. CParisD, Am. Water Works Assoc., Franklin Institute, Fellow of the A.A.A.S., etc. Publications: Notes on Qualitative Analysis, '82g Examination of Potable Water, '90g Water Supply, '95, and has contributed to various chemical journals. Expert in numerous contested cases between cities and water companiesg notably in the Chicago Drainage Canal case. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV CHARLES WINTHRGP CROCKETT, AB., C.E., A.lNI., Professor of Mathematics and Astron- omy. R. P. I., '84g Southern K JI, E E, T B H. Born October 6, l862, at Macon. Ga., was graduated from Mercer University in '79 with degree of A.B.3 entered the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in September, '80, and was graduated in '84 with degree of C.E..g appointed Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy in the Institute in September, '84g received the degree of A.M. from Mercer University in '86, ap- pointed Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy at the Institute in '93, which position he now holdsg Professor Crockett is a member of A.A.S.A., and has written a number of scientific papers, an Explanation of the Mannheim Slide Rule, Plane and Spherical Trigonometry, uI..ogarithmic and Trigonometric Tables, and uMethods for Earth-work Computation, are having continuous editions. WILLIAM LISPENARD ROBB l..I...D. PhD. Pro essor o Electrical En ineerinffs and Ph sics. 1 , r f f g e ll Columbia, 'SOQ 11113 K, T I3 H, E E. . Was born at Saratoga Springs, N. Y., on May 9, lS6l. He prepared for college at the Owego Academy and entered Columbia in IS76 and graduated in ISSO. I-Ie was awarded the fellowship in science and spent the next three years in Germany, where he studied under Kohlrausch, Von Helmholtz and Kirchoff, taking the degree of Ph.D. from the University of Berlin. Upon his re- turn he was appointed Assistant in Mathematics at the school of Mines of Columbia University. In ISS5 he was called to Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., as Professor of Physics, where he re- mained seventeen years. He is Consulting Engineer of numerous corporations, notably the Hartford Electric Light Co., the New York Shipbuilding Co., the General Electric Co., and the Troy Gas Co. During the Spanish war he was in charge of the installation of submarine mines in Long Island Sound. He is a member of the American Physical Society, American Electrical Society, and of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the New York Academy of Sciences. EDWARD R. CARY, C.E.., Professor Ceodesp iznd Railroad Engineering. R. P. I., '88, R. S. E., 22 E, T B IT. Born December l9, 1865, at Troy, N, Y.: educated at public schools and High School and en- tered Institute in September, '84, was graduated in '88 with degree of C.E.., and appointed In- structor in Geodesy the following Septemberg on Professor Raymond's resignation was appointed Professor of Geodesy and Railroad Engineer, '04. In addition to his Institute work, Professor Cary is M. Am. Soc. C.E.g N. Y. Railway Club. fr RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE sy' , .if If LI X ri' -ax v t ' ',..t FZZF' ,.v Q ,52tZ,,.:1t , 1-'52, , , I OI-IN MASON CLARKE, Ph.D., Sc.D., LL D. Professor of Geology. Born at Canandaigua, N. Y., 1857. A.B., Amherst, 1877, A.M., 1882. Studied at Goettingen, t882-4, Hon. A.M. and Ph,D., Marburg, 1898, LL.D., Amherst, 1902 Sc.D., Colgate, l909. Instructor in geology, Amherst. 179, Professor of geology and Zoology, Smith College, 1881-5, Lecturer on geology, Mass, Agricultural College, 1885, Ass't. N. Y. State Paleontologist, 1886, Professor of Geology, R. P. I., 1894, State Paleontologist, 1898-04, State Geologist and Paleon- tologist, and Director State Museum and Science Division, N. Y. Department of Education, 1904, which position he now holds. Member of the National Academy of Sciences and honorary mem-' ber of several American. English. German and Russian societies. Recipient of the Hayden gold medal, 1908. Author of 200 books and papers on scientific sul:-iects. ARTHUR de PIERPONT, B. es L., Professor of the French Language and Literature. m C ' M if s ,R H: V in , ,f no t 1 ' , , r I ' M 4. of t 1 1 't 5 2-'sig it ' .J tr,-1g'r:.'4 'g' P 1 Ft.. 'ta e-. TH 4-rut.-,,., tv. ,st - . -,if Rqilfjt f feyib - B- fi 'W . Born in Belgium of French parentage in tS60, educated in France at the College of Jesuits, and Liege, Belgium. Studied Mining service, came to this country for in '93, became Instructor in the where he was appointed French R. P. I., which position he now after taking his degree in Paris, went to the School of Mines, at Engineering for three years, which he left to perform his military the first time in 1890, and decided to live here on his third trip School of Languages in Burlington, Vermont, then came to Troy, Instructor in Troy Academy, next year became Instructor at the holds. M. de Pierpont has a private class. OMAS R. LAXVSON, C.E., Wm. Howard Hart Professor of Rational and Technical Mechanics, R. I., '98, 9 E, E E, T B TI, Born December 24, 1873, at Wheeling. XV. Va. Prepared at the Nvheeling public schools and the Wheeling Business College. Entered the Institute in September, '94, was graduated in June, '98, with the degree of C.E., and appointed Assistant in Mechanics. Vlfas made Assistant Professor in April, '02, Associate Professor in September, '06, and William Howard Hart Professor in De- cember, 1908. Since graduation has also engaged in general engineering practice along structural and hydraulic lines, has served as expert in a number of legal cases and Consulting Engineer for a number of firms and corporations. Vforlc includes the remodelling of the Burr Truss over the Hud- son River at Waterfo1'd, N. Y., the strengthening of the Congress Street Bridge, Troy, N. Y., strengthening of the arches of St. Josephs Church, Troy, N. Y., rebuilding of the abutments of the Steel Bridge at Newcomb, N. Y., building of the bridge over Walloomsac River at Walloomsac, N. Y., the Shingle Hollow Bridge at I-Ioosick, N. Y.. and the design of a Separate Sewer system for that part of the City of Troy below the Poestenkill. Consulting Engineer for the Troy and West Troy Bridge Co., Watervliet Foundry and Machine Co., Town of I-Ioosiclc, N. Y., and the City of Troy. M. Am. Soc. C.E., M. Am. Soc. for testing Materials, Soc. Eng. of E. N. Y. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV JO I-IN Cx. IVIURDCCI-I, AB., A.M., Professor of the English Language. Princeton, '81 Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Gctober ll, t86tg prepared at public schools and the Pingry School at Elizabeth, N, J., '77-793 entered Princeton College in '79, was graduated in T83 with high honors, receiving the degree of A.B.B., and was appointed Chancellor Green Fellow in Mental Science for the year '83-B43 studied in Chicago, '84-'86, appointed Instructor at Troy Academy, '86g appointed Instructor at the Institute in '88, Professor in 'UZQ and Principal of the Troy Academy in 'O2. ARTHUR IVIAURICE GREENE, JR., B.S., ME., Professor of Mechaiiical Engineering, Penn- sylvania, '93, K E, T B H fhon.J E Ei, M 'I' A, R. S. E. fhonj. Was born at Philadelphia, Pa., February 4, tS72g graduated from the Manual Training School of Philadelphia, '89, B.S., University of Pennsylvania, '93, M.E.., University of Pennsylvania, '94g Instructor Drexel Institute, '94-'95, Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, University of Penn- sylvania, ISQ5-l902g Professor of Mechanical Engineering. University of Missouri, '02-'07g Junior Dean, School of Engineering, University of Missouri, '06-IOY. Connected with the Philadelphia Traction Companies in the oflice of the ,Chief Engineerg Mechanical Engineer for the Natural Ex- port Exposition of l899. Societies: Franklin Institute, Fellow of the A.A.A.S., American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education. Publica- tion: With I-I. W. Spangler and S. M. Marshall, Elements of Steam Engineering , iO2. Con- tributed to Techanieal press and Proceedings of the A.S.M.E.. ENRIQUE TOUCEDA, C.E,., Professor of llleiallurgy. R. P. I., t887g Xip. Born 1863 in Matanzas, Cuba. Prepared at Georgetown College, graduated from R, P. I. in '37 with degree of C.E. Employed by Troy Steel and Iron Co. in chemical department. Within two .years advanced to position of Principal Assistant in Chemical Laboratory and Mechanical En- gineer in Charge of Draughting Room. In 1892 he was employed by The W. A., Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Co., of I-loosiclc Falls, N. Y., as Chief Chemist and Metallurgist, but returned in a short time as Chief Chemist and Metallurgist to The Troy Steel and Iron Co. Mr. Touceda's con- sultation worlc soon grew to such an extent that he resigned his position in '94, and established his consultation laboratories. He is retained by the year by many large manufacturers, and has ex- amined and reported on the processes of many mining properties in the United States, Canada and Alaska. I-Ie is a member of the A. S. C. E., A. I. M. E., A. C. S., A, S. T. M., A. S. E. E. N. Y. RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE 1 EDWARD FENIMORE Cl'lll..l..lVlAN, C.E., Associate Professor of Descriptive Geometry ana' Drawing. R. P. I., '88, R. S. E., E f5.,T B H. Born August 26, 1866, at Philadelphia, prepared at Philadelphia I-ligh School, also at Haver- ford College, Pa., and entered the Institute in September, '84, was graduated in '88 with degree of C.E., appointed Assistant in Descriptive Geometry and drawing in June, '88, and was made Assistant Professor of the same subjects in January, '03, which position he now holds, in addition to regular Institute work Mr. Chillman has held positions in the drafting and engineering depart- ments of the New Jersey Steel and lron Company of Trenton, N. J., the American Bridge Com- pany, and the Cooper, Wigand-Cooke Company of New York, and was also Consulting Engineer for the Dunsbach Ferry Bridge over the Mohawk River. JAMES MCGIFFERT, JR., C.E., M.A., Assistant Professor of Ilffatl-zemalics. R. P. I., '91, 5 5, T B II. Born at Stockport, Columbia County, N. Y.. June l, 1868, prepared at High School at I-Iudson, N. Y,. '84, studied mathematics and classics and had practical experience under City Engineer of Hudson, N, Y., '54-'87, entered the Institute in September, '87, and was graduated in '91 with the degree of C, E. , studied mathematics at johns Hopkins University one year, appointed Assistant in Mathematics at the Institute in '02, which position he now holds. E D. NELSON SCI-IULTE, M.A., E.E., Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering. Trinity, '97, Columbia, '99, A XP, E E. Born November 3, IS77, at Utica, N. Y. Prepared at St. Paul's School, Concord, N. I-I., gradu- ated at Trinity, '97, with degree of BS., entered School of Engineering, Columbia University, where he took the degree of M.A., and where he graduated in IS99 with the degree of E.E. , en- tered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co., as draughtsman, '99, was in charge of the At- lantic City Electric Railway, '00-'01, Assistant Engineer to Prof. XV. I... Robb, 'Ol-'02, ap- pointed Assistant in Electrical Engineering at the Institute '0Z. Consulting Engr. to W. St I... E. Ciurley Co. TRANSVE VOL.XLV MATTHEW ALBERT HUNTER, IV1.A., B.S. CN.Z.j, DSce Cl..ondonj, Assistant Professor of Physics and Electro chemistry. Born at Auckland, N. Z., November 9, 1878. 1-Ie took the degree of Master of Arts in 1900 and Bachelor of Science with first class honors in 1901. In 1902 he was appointed to the 1851 Exhibi- tion Scholar for New Zealand. In 1902-3 studied under Ramsay in London, taking the degree of Doctor of Science in the University of London. ln 1903-4 studied under Nernst in Gottingen. Mois- san in Paris, Le Blanc in Karlsruhe. I-Ie entered the Research Laboratory of the General Electric Co. in 1905 and in August, 1908 was promoted to his present position. AZARIA1-I T. LINCOLN, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Electro-Chemistry. EX, AKQQAK Born June 25, 1868, in Montfort, Wis. B.S., 1894, Vfisconsing M.S., 18983 Ph.D., 1099. Assistant in Chemistry, Wisconsin, '96-'98. Fellow in Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, 1898-99. Research Assistant in Physical Chemistry, Cornell University, 1899-'00. Instructor in Chemistry in University of Cincinnati,, 1900-'01, Instructor in Chemistry University of Illinois, 1901-'03. Asst. Prof. Chemistry, University of Illinois, 1903-'0S. Teacher Chemistry, Summer School, Wis- consin, '93-'98, Asst. Prof. Chemistry, Summer School, University of Illinois, 1904-'08, Invented Lincoln's Burette I-Iolder. Publications: usolution of silicates of the Alkaliesn, The Dissociative Power of Solvents , uThe Electrical Conductivity of Non-aqueous Solution , Physical Reactions and the Mass Law , Solvent Action of Vapors , The Ternary System, Benzine, Acetic Acid, and Water , Determination of Phosphales in Natural Watersll, uVapor Pressures of Nitrate Solu- tions , Electrolytic Corrosion of Brass . Book: Elementary Quantitative Chemical Analysis , Lincoln and Walton, Macmillan Co., 1907. Member Amer. Chem. Soc., Amer. Electro-Chemical Soc. LEWIS FERRY MCODY, B.S., M.S., Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. University of Pennsylvania, 1901 g M 'P A, E El. , Born at Philadelphia in 1880. Prepared for college at Friends School in Philadelphia. Entered University of Pennsylvania in 1897, B.S., 19014 M.S., 1902. In office of Chief Engineer, Union Traction Co., of Philadelphia, 1902. Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1902-1904. In Hydraulic Department of the I. P. Morris Co., of Philadelphia fWm. Cramp Sz Sons, Ship and Engine Bldg. Co.D, I904 to 1908. Besides Institute work. En- gaged in consulting work for Risdon-Alcott Turbine Co., Mount Holly, New jersey, 1908, and for Sellers 81 Rippy, Philadelphia, 1909. Contributor to Technical Press and Proceedings of the American Soc. C.E., and Am. Assoc. A.S. RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE ' Ss . A r gl A h ., 'fig' 23 7 ef , 145-32' .7 f ' ' 1 . . .. W.1. Q ,..., A I f 4 f . C 1 Wifi, V, EH? .1-,Q V, s if I 1? S emi C WILLIAM W. ROUSSEAU, C.E.., Instructor in Botany and Assistant in Geodesy. R. P. I., '95, R. S. E., E E, T I3 II. Born April 19, 1873, at Troy, N. Y., his early education as received at the Troy High School and Troy Academy, he entered the R. P. I. in '91 and graduated in June, '95, with the degree of C.E..g since graduation he has held the positions of Assistant Engineer on the D. St H. R. R., Assistant Engineer in charge of Corning Dyke Construction at Corning, N. Y., and at present is Instructor of Botany and Assistant in Geodesy at the R. P. I. Engr. and Supt. of Construc- tion of Troy Water Works, Troy, N. Y. ELWYN M. CLARK, C.E., Assistant in Maltzematics. R. P. I., '04g E E. Born December 14, 1875, at Hampton, Windham County, Conn., prepared at Xvillimantic High School, Rianhead Academy, Rianhead, I... I.. and Connecticut Agricultural College. After a year of practical work as rodman and transitman. he entered the R. P. I. in September, 1900, and was graciuatedggn June, l904, with the degree of C.E.g appointed Assistant in Mathematics in Sep- tem er, 1 4. S T Colorado in une 99 entered the Institute in September 1901 and was graduated in une 1904 with degree of C E appointed Assistant in Mathematics and Surveym in September 1904 Ap- pointed Asslstant City Engineer of Troy in anuary 1907 i- i WILLIAM RALSTON I-IEADDEN, B.S., C.E.., Assistant in Mathematics and Surveying. R. rf L . P. I., '04, R. .E.., EE, B II, 25: Born February 26,' 1881, College Park, Maryland. Graduated from State Agricultural College of s . J y 2 , ' - . ' J i 1 .. ' . ' - -S ' ' ' ' g ' , . A ' ' J , U TRANSIT, VOL. XLV JOHN WEBSTER CALDER, C.E..,Assisif1niin Mathematics and Surveying. R. P. I., '05, T B H. Born June l6, 1884, at Troy, N, Y., prepared at Troy High School, entered the Institute in Sep- tember, 1901, was graduated in June, l905, with degree of C. E.: was appointed Assistant ln Mathe- matics and Surveying in October, l905. FREDERICK WILLIAM SCHWARTZ, B.S., Assistant in Chemistry. R. P. I., Born at Albany, N. Y., September 2, ISS3. Prepared at Public Schools and High School and entered the Institute in September, '01, was graduated in '05 with degree of B.S., and appointed . . . . . A Assistant ln Chemistry the following September. Member Am. Chem. Society, Amer. ssoc. Adv. Science, Amer. Water Works Assoc., Amer. Health League. RUDOLPI-I F. TESSIER, C.E., Assistant in tlflalhematics and Surveying. R. P. I., '05. R. S, E., T B 1-I. ' Born at Cohoes, N. Y., July 8, ISBIQ ,prepared at St. Bernard's Academy, Cohoes, graduated in IS99. Entered Institute September, l90l, graduating in June, l905, with degree of C.E. Ap- pointed Assistant in Mathematics and Surveying August, l905. Member of Soc. of Engrs. of Eastern N. Y. , RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE GORDON SAXTON THOMPSON, C.E., Assislanl in Rational and Technical Mechanics. R. P. I,,'O55fIvA9,EfE'.,TB1T. Born August 6, 1883, at Lansingburgh, N. Y.g prepared at Waban School, Vvaban, Mass., and al Troy Academy in 1900, entered Williams College in the class of 1904. Left Williams February, 1902, entered R. P. I., February, I902g was graduated in 1905, with degree of C.E. LEROY WALTER CLARK, C.If.., Assistant in Rational and Technical ltflechanics. R. P. I., '06. I 7 'I' 1 B H, - H, Born September 4, 1882, at Nassau, N. Y., prepared at Cortland Normat School, and Y. M. C. .A. Night School, entered Institute September, '02, graduated June, '06, with degree of C.E. Ap- pointed Assistant in Rational and Technical Mechanics in '06. g ,iff 41 1 1 , 'ilu l wht t, til ' LN' 1 , . QWWH' nl 110 'Q 1' JOHN I-I, SPENGLER, C.E.., Assislunl in Rational and Technical Mcchaiiics. R. P. I., '09, Born in Kansas City, Mo., january 2, 1885. Prepared at IVIanual Training I-Iigh School and Prosso Preparatory School, Kansas City, Mo. Entered R. P. I., September, 1905. Graduated june, 1909. Appointed Assistant in Department of Rational Mechanics, September, 1909. 451257 as ff, ., gn, C . L- :y a ' V. I TRANSVK VOL.XLV WYNANT WILLIAMS, C.E., Instructor in Electrical Engineering and Physics. R. P. I., '05g TBHE5 Born March 9, 1884, at Port Dover, Ontario, Canada. Prepared at I-Ieriot Watt College, Edin- burghg entered Institute in 1901. Assistant Engineer to Dr. W. 1... Robb, '05-'06, Appointed As- sistant in Electrical Engineering and Physics at the Institute in '06. CARI.. S. WACHTER, A.B., Assistant Professor of the English Language. Born at Green Island, N. Y., November 18, I88Ig educated at Public Schoolsg graduated from Troy Academy in 1901, attended Cornell University and Emerson College of Oratory. Instructor of Elocution at Troy Academy, 1903. In 1905 appointed Assistant in Oratory and Tutor in Ger- man at Union College, Schenectady, N. Y., granted degree of A.B., from Union in 1909. Ap- pointed German and Latin Master at Troy Academy, and Assistant Professor of English at R. P. I. in 1909. Professor Wachter has done considerable lecturing and is well known as an orator. AMEDEE SIIVIONIN, B es 1.., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of French. Born at Nancy, France, june, 1872. Prepared at the lycee of Pont it Nloussong took the degree of B es 1...g entered University of Paris in t89lg was appointed Teacher of Latin and Cxreelc at Uilleg then took the degree of Ph.D.g went to Montreal in 1901 as Professor at St. Lawrence College, came to Providence, R. I., where he tool: the Rhode Island State certificate to teach French, Latin and Creek, and taught in different schools. 449 r RENSSELAER POLYTECPHUC INSTTTUTE WILLIAM WESTLEY EDWARDS, B.S., Assislanl in Mechanical Engineering. C. S. A. S., '06, K E. Born May 10, 1883, East Liverpool, Ohio. Prepared in East Liverpool schoolsg graduated Case School of Applied Science in B.S. of 1Vl.E.., 1906. instructor in University of Missouri, '06-'07. 1 Draftsman at Warner 8: Swazey Co., Cleveland, Western Gas Construction Co., Fort Nvayne, lndiana. CHARLES HENRY ANDROS, C.EL., Assislanl in Descriptive Ceomelry ana' Drawing, R. P. . LjW,AKnE1TBH. ' Born January 2, 1885, at Troy, N. Y., prepared at Troy Academy, entered R. P. l. in Febru- ary, 1904, and was graduated in june, 1907, with degree of C.E.g appointed Assistant in De- scriptive Geometry and Drawing, September, 1907. V EARQVLEELAIR FOX, C.E.., Assislanl in Nlaihemalics and Surveying, R. P. I., '07, R. T. S., A Born May 21, 1584, at Red Cliff, Colorado. Prepared at Coldwater, Mich., High School and at Sidney, N. Y., High School. Entered R. P. l. September, 1903, and was graduated in June, A 1907, with degree of C.E..g was appointed Assistant in Mathematics September, 1907. TRANSVK VOL.XLV MILTON C. STUART, 13.5. in M.E.., Assistant in Mechanical Engineering. University of Penn- sylvania, 1909. Born March 31, 1886, Caroline County, Maryland, Prepared at Berwick, Pa., High Schoolg Graduated University of Pennsylvania, 1909. Draftsman, Baldwin Locomotive Works, American Car and Foundry Co. LEO LOEB, A.B., B.S. in M.E.., ,llssislani in Mechanical Engineering. University of Missouri, '06, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, '08g EE. Born November 12, 1885, Rich I-Iill, Nlo. Prepared in Public High School, graduated from University of Missouri CA.B.J, 1906, and from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S., in M.E.., 1908. Junior Engineer, Technologie Branch of United States Geological Survey, 1908- I909. Assistant in Mechanical Engineering, R. P. I., 1909. Member S. E. E. N. Y. FRED GEORGE. I-IECKLER, B.S. in lVI.E. Assislani in lllechanical Engineering. lVlissou1i, w,ATa23TBH Born September 28, 1584, at Dalton, Mo. Prepared in the Public High School and at Central Wesleyan College, Warrenton, Mo., graduated from University of Missouri in B.S. in M.E., 1908. Student Assistant in Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, University of Missouri, 1907-'08, Assistant in Mechanical Engineering, R. P .l., 1908. s --1 4:-:C We -',1.f.a 9 . ei' . WWW? , X f Q f 'Wmiyz' ' W :W , f I ' W O50 f6,,f 1 'fb 1 .I f 40 ff ZA A. fjf ' WMP , ' C2 216' zzz I zff A T 145152, 4 5 A ff Q 1 4,1 Y 1 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE 14 , K' 4 1 . 'I ,451 lv 75 1 if ' I If Y H 1 - -1-' .-f it ' :. '-ffm-. :'- .. me-1 - ' 'o'frE.f'-.1545-. ' Eff:-2: .....f.. ..., ...,, . . 3. 1 V f 1 .E5:s2:3?fgx f- '5Il:5'XIlYf:92i3:'.':6p,. - -' ' ww- Sk'-7-I-: '5 -Z-fo:-'-5441- 2 Mcc-6-'1 - v f'-3:l1 !- 1 H1-I:::1-.rs GUY IVIERRIFIT PI-IELPS, C.E., Assistant in flfaihenzalics and Surveying. R. P. I., '09, TBIT. Born June 13, 1887, at Abilene, Kansas. Prepared at Glens Falls High School. Entered Insti- tute September, 1905. Graduated June, '09, with degree of C.E. Appointed Assistant in Mathe- matics an:I Surveying June, 1909. CHARLES D. BABCOCK, C.E.g E 5, T B II. Assistant in lllatheniulics and Surveying. Born April 2, 1887, at Leon, N, Y. Prepared at Cattaraugus High School. Entered Institute 1905 and graduated in 1909. Assistant in Departments of Mathematics and Surveying. HAROLD RASSIVIUSSEN. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, December 23, 1880. Mr. Rassmussen has been Expert Instrument Maker with several of the large Electrical Manufacturing Companies, having been with the Paulsen Telegraphone Company, Copenhagen, one year, the Siemens Gr I-Ialslce Co., Berlin, two years, and the General Electric Co., Schenectady, two years. I-le was appointed Mechanician to the Electrical Engineering Laboratory, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in june, 1908. 1 TRANSVK VOL.XLV HAROLD CANNING CHAPIN, A.B., A.lVl., Assistant in Chemistry. Harvard, '04-'05. Born September 20, 1883, at Gill, Mass. Prepared at Cambridge Latin Schoolg graduated from Harvard in 1904, with degree of A.B., and in 1905 with degree of A.lVl. Assistant in Chemistry at Harvard from September, 1904 to June, 1907. Appointed Assistant in Chemistry at R. P. I. in September, 1909. EDWARD CROSBY JONES, Assistant in Electrical Engineering ana' Physics. Columbia, '08, AQTBHEE Born at Williamstown, Mass., July 24, 1087. Prepared at Pomfret School, Pomfret, Conn. En- tered Columbia University in 1904, graduating in May, 1908, with degree of E.E. Testing De- partment Sprague Electric Co., and General Electric Co., ,OS-'09. Appointed Assistant in Elec- trical Engineering and Physics, '09. ALLAN D. COLVIN, C.E., Assistant in Electrical Engineering and Physics. R. P. I., '06, R.S.E.,TB1'I,ZE. Born November 26, 1883, at Troy, N, Y. Prepared at Troy High School, graduating in 1902. Entered R. P. I., September, 1902, graduated June, 1906, Assistant Engineer to Dr. W. L. Robb, '06-'07. Assistant Superintendent Troy Gas Co., Electric Department, '07-'09. Appointed Assistant in Electrical Engineering and Physics September, 1909. RENSSELAER POL YTECI-INIC INSTITUTE I 4 5 ' A .1 W ' if ,, , W if J XE' P 4 Y 1 :11,,fjf-:,'Q1,.j111-1 1 1r11'i,'t'l,l1.1!Y1 11. L 3,1 .1 , ' 175114-tqilli'Iw1 I ', ' 1 1M 1 '1 '21 , ,w1 ' 1, 1 'X ' 4247 X rl 1 1, t 1 ,,,,' Q111 It 1 1 1 11 1 ,1 att' 1,1'1H '1' , , 1 ,I 1 f1 y !,1,.1,J111 pd tp 'F ww AM I 5 M44 X 522 I6 WN 4' M ' , . awmmpt ' gfa1.?41-,gf -15 , . ' 1 211- 2f,4?'cG1E':w 2t9w?'FgZV'IZf'4v .1-V CL -:gap J: 3157171Yf -'ht' .,' 1 64 :fi ' :?25Z:Z7f5EI:1.t' :N 1 '1 P I '09 RTS EEQTBH. LOUIS B. PUFFER, CNE., Assistant m Nfathematics. R. . ., , . . ., Born at Bennington, Vt., july 24, 1886. Prepared at Bennington High School. Entered the Insti- ' ' J ne, 1909, with degree of C.E. Appointed Assistant in ' September 1905, graduating in u lute in . Mathematics in June, 1909. JOHN HENRY EGLOF, C.E., Assistant in Mathematics and Surveying. R. P. I., '09, Born at Troy, N. Y., june 12, '85. Prepared at Troy High School, Troy, N. Y. Entered Insti' tute September, '05, graduating in june, 1909, with degree of C.E. Appointed Assistant in Nlathe- matics and Surveying September, 1909. CHAEREES1 ISIIALKINS, C.E., Assistant in Mathematics and Surveying. R. P. I., '09, R. . ., -f 154, . ' Born May 7, 1886, at Troy, N. Y. Graduated from Troy High School in 1905. Entered Insti- tute Seplember, 1905, graduating in June, 1909, with degree of C.E. Appointed Assistant in i ' A ust, 1909. Mathematics and Surveying ug TRANSIT, VOL. XLV HOWARD GUY MILLINGTON, C.E., Assistant in Mathematics and Surveying. R. P. I., '04- R. T. S., E5,TB1'I. Born August 28, 1885, Troy, N. Y. Graduated from Lansinghurgh High School in June, '04g entered the Institute in September, 1904 and was graduated in June, 1908 with de ree of C E. ' , , g . , appointed Assistant in Mathematics and Surveying in September, 1908. . a y CHARLES EDWARD STEWART, S.B., In Charge Woodworking, Forging and Foundry Practice, Born at I-Ioplcinton, Mass., September 21, 1879. Educated, Public Schools, l-Ioplcinton. Hopkin- ton I-Iigh School graduate, 1897. S.B. in Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic In- stitute, 1901. Teacher of Manual Training, public schools of Concord, N. I-I., l90l-'02, Instructor Shopworlc, Engineering Department, Tufts College, Mass., 1902-'08, Assistant Professor of Me- chanic Arts in Charge of Department of Shopworlc at Tufts College, to date. ALEXANDER HENRY COCKBURN, Instructor in Machine Shop Work. - Born February 23, 1880, Ausable Chasm, N. Y. Graduated from Watervliet High School, Watervliet, N, Y., Experimental Department, General Electric Company of Schenectady, N. Y., from 1900 to l9OZ. The Watervliet Arsenal 1902 to 1908. Instructor in Machine Shop Work, R. P. I., Troy, N. Y., in 19085 e?'f4 :g.pn'.1:T 'Qi i2:i14i'.f 36 RENSSELAER PGLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DAVID I-IALE NEWLAND, A.B., Assistant in Mineralogy. I-I. cIeB. PARSONS, B.S.,, IVI.E., Consulting Engineer, Lecturer on Steam Engineering. GEORGE B. WELLINGTON, A.IVI., C.E., LL.B., AK E, At- torney anal Counsellor at Lana, Lecturer on the Lan: of Contracts. I-IERIVION C. GORDINIER, M.D., Professor of Physiology, Al- bany Medical College, Lecturer on Hygiene. W. W. LAVARACK, Manager of Worlfs, Federal Signal Co., Lec- turer on Railroafl Signalling. ALBERT G. DAVIS, B.S., IVI.L., Manager of Patent Department Ceneral Electric Co., Lecturer on Patents. WILLIS R. WHITNEY, PILD., Director nj' Research Laboratory General Electric Co., Lecturer on Electro-Chemistry. CARYL D. I-IASKINS, PI1.D., Nlanager Lighting Department, Cen- eral Electric Co., Lecturer on Electric Lighting. ALBERT I-I. ARMSTRONG, BS., Engineer, Railway Traction De- partment, General Electric Co., Lecturer on Electric Traction, .IOI-IN W. NUGENT, Registrar. WILLIAM GEIGER, C.E.., Secretary, Rensselaer Union Club. M. J. CUNNINGI-IAM, Librarian I .-f-'1 I ,P tv A ' K .1 1. l . , , 'f 2 , -6 If 1 7- 49 f'7 ' 1 'I ' -,pw I - , ' ,- fP . ,i w 1 '92- 1 Gu gd ni to - 1 ' SAM ' 1- 5 N in , QL-:ia ' X 'M 'X' X . 'nah xl fl' ' -., dl! is 1 f M xii- ,. -. Wagga? -., , , 1 I n If -1 I I f k s 7,4 f ,. X L qi ' - , , ,ff f-2 ' ,7 -. Zaffi w f - qv' f- r I 1 l X Ta ' V. s ' 'N E3 K Q '. 1 1 .1 .H -.I . xv V11 1 ,t R I jf 1 38 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Gilman Obffirvra Svrniur Ginza 19111 LAVVRENCE V. CAMPBELL . President WILLIAM E. HAMILTON LESLIE I-I. GARLINGI-IOUSE Vice President FREDERICK j. WALTER' WILLIAM M. WILKINSON S ecre tary JOI-IN F. KELLY NEIL F. I-IATI-IWAY . . Treasurer . THOMAS J. A. O'SULLIVAN HARRY IVI. TAYLOR, Toastmaster HENRY A. STRINGFELLOW, Historian JOSEPH B. CONVERSE, Member of Hop Committee v 11rU,mfn- P. .mfr , CLASS OF 1910 40 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Svninr ltiatnrg HE farce comedy entitled First Term Senior is writ- 'fgl li? fapologies to Prof. Murdochj Railroad Survey, Z ten in a prologue, five acts and an epilogue, viz. ll u a mei Astronomy, Bridges, Railroad Location, Electro- dynamics, Hydraulics and Reviews. There is also an oliog the Turbine Fiend will talk, selections will be read from, Every one his own Patent Lawyern and every lady will be given a K4 ' 57 Spare SPICE. DRAIVIATIS PERSON!-E. E. C. Specialist in Industrial and Contractors Rail-- roads. C. W. C. Star Chaser fnot the kind you are thinking off. T. R. I... President of the Iron Workers' Union. W. I... R. or Co. Specialists in door bell wiring. L. F. M. Coachman on the Water Wagon. The Class. Supers, those who carry the spears, the angry mob, scene shifters, etc. Costumes. Red I-Iats, f50c at Dugan,s.J Prologue. Time-Near Summer. Place-Anywhere in northern New York. The Girl-Any old Hash Slinger. The action of the prologue occupies two weeks fmore or less, and is made up chielly of waiting for the lunch wagon and some one else to do the work, dodging profs. and bulls and fussing. Act l. The Class is seen paying court to The Star Chaser. They End that there is no such thing as correct time U. Tel. Co., notwithstandingj that there is no man in the moon and that Venus is a fake. Act 2. The Class visits the President of the Iron Workers' Union, chases stresses and designs a bridge that wouldnyt carry a microbe. Act 3. The Railroad Specialist gets in his good work. If any further information is wanted it will be found in the text. Spare spices and Ulicingn point locks are used in this act. 'TRANSIT VOL.XLV M Act 4. The plot thickens. Most of the heavy Work is con- tained in this act. The audience is requested to remain seated -during the reading of Every one his own Patent Lawyerf' No heat used in this act. Act 5. Everyone on the Water Wagon. Monologue by the Turbine Fiend. Epilogue. Same thing only worse and more of it. Grand QU Finale by The Class. As to the second term very little can be said. It has not as yet developed it's possibilities or it,s terrors. But if tradition can be relied upon there is some hard Work before us. How- ever the end is in sight and l9lO will soon be among the ranks of those who have gone before. Her men will be scattered to the four-quarters of the globe working to make nature more kind to man and this world more inhabitable. But Whatever the oc- cupation each and every one of them will strive to do his best and to keep bright the grand reputation of old Rensselaer. Historian-l 91 0. W Q W z ll 42 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Qllazz nf 19111 ROSS WINCHESTER ANDERSON, B A B, 9 N E, K. C. N. Albany, N. Y. GEORGE LOUIS ARGUS, A T A, Buffalo, N. Y. GEORGE HERBERT BAINBRIDGE, JR., T B TI, Troy, N. Y. CARLOS FRENCH BIDGOOD, Albany, N. Y. FREDERICK NICHOLS BILLINGSLEY, Tivoli, N. Y. RALPH EVANS BOLD, A CP, W'atervliet, N. Y. HENRY W. BOOCOCK, Troy, N. Y. ROBERT SHIRLEY BRUST, Brunswick, N. Y. TANDY ARNOLD BRYSON, II K A, 9 N E, Jensen, Fla. LAWRENCE VANDERBILT CAMPBELL, 9 N E, Louisville, Ky. JOHN P. CLARK, A T A, Rensselaer, N. Y. LELAND GEORGE CHRISTIE, GX, South Argyle, N. Y. EDMUND JAMES CLOHESSY, Troy, N. Y. AUGUST MAXIMILIAN FERDINAND COHN, Buffalo, N. Y. DAVID C. COYLE, R. T. S., KP B K, N01-fl-, Adams, Mass, JOSEPH BRANDLY CONVERSE, R. S. E., Selma, Ala. EARL COLE CRAIG, West Townsend, Mass. WALTER JAMES CRAIG, Albany, N. Y. WILLIAM CRANDALL, A T A, Cghgesy N. Y, SIMON OLEY CUTLER, 9 X, Honeoye Falls, N. Y. RALPH EDWARD DAVIS, Fonda, N. Y. NORMAN GEORGE DEGNON, 9 N E, New York, N. Y. LOUIS AYCRIGGE DeRONDE, 95, KEVORK JANIK H. DIRATZOUYAN, B. A., Smyrna, Turlcey JOSEPH LEO DUFFY, Troy, N, Y, Englewood, N. NATHANIEL RALPH ELLIOT, EDWIN HENRY FISHER, A LP. BURTNER FLEEGER, A '13, WILLIAM FLYNN, HENRY EDGAR GABRIELS, B. A., GEORGE GREGORY GALLICO, R. S. E., LESLIE HOLMES GARLLINGHOUSE, R. S. FRANK JACOB GLUECK, 9 E, RODERICK JOSEPH GILLIS, A T A, JOSEPH WILLIAM GRAHAM, A T A, LEROY GREENALCI-I. ALBERT GRIGGS, 9 N E, WILLIAM EDWARD HAMILTON, R. S. E.. EDWARD ALOYSIUS HANLEY, 9 E, NORMAN GLADDING HARDY, R. T. S., GEORGE ALBERT HARRISON, EVERETT EDWARD HEBERT, ROBERT WILLIAM HEERLEIN, PAUL GEORGE HOVEY, R. T. S., WALTER J. HURLBURT, JAMES ALEXANDER HUSBAND, GX, CHRISTIAN HUTH, 95. JOHN SWANEL INSKIP, R. S. E., JOHN F. KELLY, R. T. S.. EDWARD KENNY KENESTON, 9 X, GUY THEODORE KUNTZ, R. T. S., WILLIAM FRANCIS KRAFT, 9 N E, Binghamton, N. Y Pittsburgh, Pa Pittsburgh, Pa Troy, N. Y Watervliet, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. E., Canon City, Colo. Philadelphia, Pa. Carbondale, Pa. Utica, N. Y. Rensselaer, N. Y Cedartown, Ga Pottsville, Pa Bridgeport, Conn Oroville, Cal Wellsboro, Pa Green Island, N. Y Corry, Pa Bainbridge, N. Y. Rochester, N. Y. Troy, N. Y Troy, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Piedmont, W. Va. Albany, N. Y. El Paso, Tex Elmira, N. Y. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 43 HARRY G. KROM, R. T. S., Pataukunk, N. Y OLIN MAGARY, R. S.E., 9 N E, Troy, N. Y THOMAS CHRICHTON MALCOLM, R. T. S.. North Adams, Mass GEORGE ANTHONY IVIENARD, Cohoes, N. Y EDWARD F. IVIOREY, Troy, N. Y WILLIAM JOSEPH O'CONNOR, Hudson, N. Y EDSON ORTON, North Adams, Mass 'THOMAS JOSEPH ALOYSIUS O'SULLIVAN, 9 N E, Troy, N. Y JOHN BODO OTTO, JR., Williamspo1't, Pa RICHARD FRELIGH OVERBAUGH, 3 T A, Saugerkies, N. Y. ELBERT SANFORD OVERBAUGH, 9 X, Amsterdam, N. Y. RALPH NEWELL PARKS, 9 X, LEONARD ALFRED PERRIN. JOHN STONE PERRY. JAY DAVIDSON PETTYS, JOHN KING RHOADES, GX, 9 ALFRED ERNEST STEERS. NE Oil City, Pa Cohoes, N. Y Washi,ngton, D. C. Middle Falls, N. Y Duquesne, Pa Brooklyn, N. Y HENRY A. STRINGFELLOW, CARL WILLIAM SCHEDLER, JR., R. S. E., HARRY HERBERT SCI-IOEN, CECIL FRANCIS SEITZ, LAWRENCE DOUGLAS SMITI-I, X 111, ARTHUR PORTER SMYTH. St, Joseph, Mo. Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 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CLASS OF 19 1 1 TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 45 Obffirvrz nf 1H11 GEORGE J. SUMMERS President GUSTAV A. PARTENFELDER GRANT K. PALSGROVE Vice President HENRY B. PARKER GUSTAV A. PARTENFELDER S ecre tary JAMES P. DIKE WILLIAM F. LIPPITT Treasurer FREDERICK C. CROWLEY JAMES GANSON, Toastmaster RGBERT G. BATES, Historian WILLIAM D. HUNT, Member of Hop Committee . 'V 5 IN ' ' ff ' X' Vt I.'l pl, ' lltt. -. Y , , -f 1 , v M ff ,Q .O .11 Bm' 11 pun Q I ' 1 ALEXANDER ALEXANDER, X '13, Troy, N. Y. Born January 6, 1888, at Watervliet, New York. Prepared at Troy I-ligh School. Entered ln- stitute September, 1907. l-lop Committee, Sophomore Yearg Sophomore Prom. Committeeg Man- ager Elect 'Varsity Foot Ball, 1910. Hello Men -By this we all know Alex. has en- tered, and immediately settle back and prepare to hear a discourse on the proper way to manage a foot ball team, with numerous quotations from Dr. Robb. Alex. never believes in doing any- thing by halves, except his Institute work fwhich doesn't matterj, and so rest assured as you see his name mentioned here or elsewhere in connection with class affairs, rushes, hops, managers, or girls, that he did his part up good and brown, and the only grumblers perhaps are the girls. Alex. was honored his freshman year by being half of an exclusive society known to the outside world as the Hall Rooms. Being purely a freshman society, and having kept no records, neither taking in any new members, the society will always be a mystery to all but members. A rather touchy subject is a topographical survey Alex. made of a part of Sandy Hill by moon- light, clad in pumps, a neatly pressed suit and a brand new Glens Falls straw hat. The notes taken on this survey were never plotted. Alex. still puzzles over why the Director disturbed him while at work one night, and asked him to come right down lo settle the athletic trouble, and then left for Saratoga before he arrived. As a critic on the theory of fussing, this noble, raw- boned female soother, has made first section in telephone practice. There is a certain photog- rapher in town, not mentioning any name-right next to lVlcA. and lVlcB.'s, where, posed in a con- spicuous part of his window, dawns the physique of this most wonderful heart crusher. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 47 MONTGOMERY ALEXANDER, B A B, Troy, N. Y. Born in Troy, N. Y., September 26, ISGS. Prepared Troy High School, Troy, N. Y. Well, here is the Pewee of our class, but who has ever been faithful to the old adage Little, but loud. This infant prodigy started out in the legitimate study of Civil Engineering, but after Finding that at this he would never succeed, owing to the fact that transits were not made in chilclren's sizes, he joined the soap making ranks in Doc Mason's Grotto, where now he mixes smells and chemicals on a stool. To see him on the baseball field one would think that he was a Mathewson in embryo until- well wha!'s the use in talking about unpleasant subjects. One of the many sights during rush days was to see Monty trying to put it over the largest man in the 'IO class, and he usually suc- ceeded--with the help of two or three others. But again, Monty has been right there all of the time and has always been one of l9ll's truest supporters, and we all join in wishing him luck and know that he will more than succeed when he hangs out his shingle, Montgomery Alexander, Water Specialist. WALTER P. BACKES, TBII, Peoria, Ill. Born March I6, l884. Prepared at Spalding Institute, Peoria, Ill. Member Transit Board, member lll. Soc. of Eng. and Surveyors. Back came from the Middle West in 1907 and entered R. P. I. for the purpose of securing as much knowledge as possible. Since that time he has striven with might and main to attain his purpose. The biggest part of his knowledge seems to be centered about surveying. Coal mines, river beds, farms, cities, summer or winter it is always surveying. As an athlete Back has not shown his ability, though it is said his prowess is great. On the other hand, as a musician, he shines, for he can make a mandolin talk. Before closing, it is best, perhaps, to say that Back has contracted that one incurable disease. ln him it has taken the form of Peoriaitis. His only remedy is a daily study of her sentences, but their effect does not seem to improve his condition. We are hoping that some day when he has achieved engineering fame, he will be able to take the one sure cure. Monty Little Alex Back RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Walt - Bank Barter Pears A Friend of lVIelIens WALTER BRYAN BANKER, EN, Schaghticoke, N. Y. Born September ll, 1889, Troy, N. Y. Prepared at Albany Normal High School. University of Syracuse, l906-l907, Entered Institute September, l907. A glance at the accompanying photograph of Bryan will convince the reader that he has the persistence and perseverance of the immortal William Jennings himself. After one year at Syracuse University, Walt came to the conclusion that they taught nothing there but what he already knew and so decided to come to the Institute, where he spends his time enlightening the professors and detecting errors in the text books. At present he is engaged in teaching a class in Physics, and hopes in the near future to edit a book entitled Physics for Young Ladies. Bank was the direct cause of all the commotion which occurred in the event of the I9lI-I9l2 sleigh rush, which came to an issue on the Plains of Schaghticokef' and as a result is an outcast in the social circles of the town. But for all his unpopularity there, i'WaIt played an influential part at the recent election, by urging No License. Needless to say the town is still wet, and down ,in our hearts we be- lieve that Bank is glad lo have it so. In closing we will say that while Walt has his faults, he is nevertheless a fine, upright fellow, and we feel sure that in future years he will bring honors to the class of 1911. Luck to you, Walt. LAWRENCE MAXVVELL BARTLETT, 9 E, Casselton, North Dakota. Born March 23, ISSS, Casselton, North Dakota. Prepared at North High School, Minneapolis, .lVlinn. About three years ago a cyclone hit a town out West by the name of Casselton and car- ried some of the inhabitants as far as Troy. But luckily for Troy one of these wind-riders hap- pened to he Bart. His freshman year was spent with much joviality, with the result we find him most popular with the women. Bart says that the definition for an Island in Troy is a man sur- rounded by womenf' This young man's temperament can easily be depicted by some .of his escapades while here. A short while ago Bart tried to break into a jewelry store on Broadway in broad day light. I-Ie was prevented, however, by a CPD Wall, which was near. During terms this year he went over to Boston to visit some friend, and while ,there he shocked the whole com- munity by walking into Eva Tangua's show. Our friend has aspired to become an editor. I-Iis success in this line I will leave to your judgment by consulting one of the Institute papens. The neighborhood of Eighth street has been somewhat annoyed by his actions there at unusual hours of the night. Drawing up a conclusion we will venture to say that 'Bart will be there wfith the goods at the finish. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV ROBERT GIBSON BATES, Williamsport. Pa. Born june 22, 1890, at Williamsport, Pa. Prepared at Williamsport High School. Entered ln- stitute September, 1907. just when and how Bobby came to Troy is familiar to us all. Bobby had a big brother at R. P. l. and Bobby came from Williamsport to show his brother how to do things. To do things in school is well and good. To do things outside of school is also well and good. Troy, like every other city, has its list of eligible and pretty girls. Some live in Troy, and others live in Lansingburgh. Bobby used to live in North Troy. Therefore Lans- ingburgh has some pretty girls, interesting also: E. D. Like all other aspiring athletes, Bobby belongs to the MY. l'le is young yet, as you've noticed, also quite charming. Success and friends, we wish him many of both. FREDERICK ARMOUR BEARDSLEY, T B II, Nyack, N. Y. , Born November l8, at Brooklyn, N. Y. Prepared at Nyack High School. Entered lnstitute Sep- tember, l907. Do not think that Fred is always so fierce looking. If you listen you'll hear his favorite quotation. It is short and sweet. ul-lick, he says, and l'licku it is. When Fred first came to Troy he lived with his brother, now his brother lives with him.- It isn't because he is be- coming deaf, that he thinks of learning the deaf and dumb language. Why do we all do foolish things? Surely not for a girl. Fred, is a loyal member of the Y and you may see him doing stunts there on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. He is destined to become a shining mark and we wish him speed and good luck in his coming work. Bobby' Fred RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE iiwaltl' Bate WALTER DOUGLAS BEARDSLEY, T B II, Nyack, N. Y. Born October ll, lS85, at Brooklyn, N, Y. Prepared at Nyack High School. Entered the ln- stitute in September, 1907. Member of Student Council and Handbook Committee. It is not known why Walt was obliged to leave Nyack, but he came to Troy to take care of his little brother, Fred? l-le is doing it well, for they are seldom seen alone. At first the Prof. had considerable trouble to keep from mixing up the records of HF. A. and W. Ds , but the initials have solved the problem. This member of the combination is now known only as Walt or as W.D. Walt's chief occupation, outside of his books, is that of general overseer to the R. H. R. He is eminently fitted for this position, one which requires dignity and judgment. For those R. H. boys are full of the dickens and must be guided by a master hand. But D. doesn't hold the tiller all the time. He occasionally plays the part of chief rough houserf' He is an adept at the sign language and keeps in good training by constant practice with the pretty T. H. Maidens. That is about enough from you, Walt. Don't let the folks at home hear about it, and don't let her hear either. NORMAN HARWOOD BEATY, R. S. E., johnsonville, N. Y. Born at Johnsonville, june 8, ISS7. Prepared at Hoosick Falls High School, University of Pennsylvania. Business Manager of the Polytechnic l908-l909. Junior Editor, 1909-l9I0. This noble wonder, gentle reader, was seen climbing up to the Institute one fair September morning, I907. As one might expect, this charming beauty has been an idol of his associates. There is nothing from Steam Engines to two eggs with and coffee, in which he cannot shine. The fruits of his labors are seen in his pass cards all clean and the prosperity of the Polytechnic which, of course, is due only to his noble genius and the witty jokes which he did not write. With the fair ones he, too, has made his mark. just ask him, How's business and the usual reply is, Fair, two letters this morning. They bear different postmarks, but at quite regular intervals you will find Adams, Mass., Hoosick Falls and Peekskill. They are all strictly business fso he saysj. Well, each one has his failings, and this is one of his. He is somewhat fond of music, too, for evenings he will begin to dream over his books and will finally end with And I am lonesome too, to which a few unharmonious notes are attached. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV WILLIAM J. BISSELL, Waterville, N. Y. Born january 24, IBSS. Prepared at Waterville High School. Entered Institute September, 1907. Soon after this snake-fearing lad from the wilds of Central New York arrived at the Institute he made himself known by his active part in the cane and street rushes. Although mild and quiet in everyday life, he was always ready to go on the war path if there were any sophs to be met. Like the famous politician who bears the initials W. B., the i'Deacon, as Bissell is often called, is still running' for the track team. He did some very creditable work in this line and much is hoped for him during the coming year. During his sophomore year Bissell played a flute in the Mandolin Club, which he very ably handles. The Dormitory bunch are very grateful, however, that he finds little time to practice. Deacon's chief diversion is skating,-ice skating preferred. I-Ie is always ready to tell of some new design that he has cut on the ice, or if roller skating is the subject, of some step that he has acquired. He rarely tells of his falls, but since he has some dis- tance to drop, they must be hard ones. I-Ie is very clever with the gloves and is, at the present time, waiting patiently for freshmen to enter his den, for the old residents are too well acquainted with his ability to be drawn in. It is a well known fact that he has had many Haifaires du coeur since he came to the Institute and though he has taken each one seriously at fi-rst, history must record he has proven in the end rather fickle to the fair sex. JOEL HOFFMAN BLACK, Huntingdon, Penn. Born June l, ISBS, at Huntingdon, Penn. Prepared at Huntingdon High School. Entered the Institute September, 1907. It is not possible to describe Black and do him justice. He should be seen to be appreciated. Black, well-known to the Troy belles, is without a doubt the real thing. They are all so anxious to meet him, so he says. Black comes from our largest coal fields, which perhaps accounts for his name. There was a great stir in Huntingdon when he left. The people were afraid there would be no more new streets laid out and the mine managers gave up hopes of getting any more track or mine surveys made until he comes back to Huntingdon. They hold all their special work for him. Not wishing to make known his Trojan life, we will conclude by saying that Black is one of the foremost of the class of l9ll. His manly character has won him many a friend besides the fair ones of Troy. 'iBisg Deacon.' ., .,..-1...-.- J.i-irq Black RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE EUGENE BLAESIUS, New York City. Born in New York, N. Y., September 2, I8S9. Prepared at Morris High School, New York. Entered Institute September, I907. The Kid was one of the rough-house crew who made up Coxe's Army up at old No. l75. He came to us direct from the Big City marked Handle with care, but it didn't take more than a day for him to get out of his wrappers and then we found that the sign was a fake, made to fool the Sophomores, for of all the rough-housers that ever landed in our beautiful Ilium, he was the greatest. To see him no one would believe- this, but remember that Still water runs deep. The fairer sex were always of more interest to- him than his books, Cbut is that not true of us all?j Many a fair maiden lost her heart when she looked into his deep, blue eyes. But it was useless, for down in the old town there was someone who eclipsed all of Troy's beauty, to his mind. We know this, for on many occasions we have heard him say, Well! I will write to her and prove it. The Kid was with us but a year, as the Call of the wild got into his blood and he had to obey. He has now found the I-Iappy' Hunting Ground out at the Colorado School of Mines, where we wish him every success. Kr FRANCIS XAVIER BODE, R. T. S., Lansingburgh, N. Y. Born at Lansingburgh, February 6, I89l. Graduated La Salle Institute, l907. Entered Institute- September, 'O7. This insignificant looking X , but brilliant youth, came into our midst without. being heralded by anything louder than his own appearance and gentle voice. He attracted but little attention as a freshman because of his harmless appearance and good behavior. In his- sophomore year 'Athe unknown became more prominent in the public eye by the clothes he af- fected. His chief weakness was a fondness for passionate hosiery, loud hat bands and startling- ties. Thinking that our soph sleigh-rush was intended to be a formal affair, X appeared with a boiled shirt, high collar, overcoat, etc., not .expecting to get mussed up. We must here state that at other rushes X appeared in such a fearsome aspect of high shoes, corduroy trousers, gauntlet gloves, etc., as to daunt the heart of any freshman. X has no bad habits except girls.. He undertook to become a smoker once, but whether the weed had a bad effect on him or the: operation was too much like work for this indolent youth, we are not prepared to say. His knowl- edge of boozological emporiums is quite innocent, but not limited. X is a free-lunch maniac. He will enter one of the aforesaid dispensaries and in the course of an hour consume about S4 worth of free-lunch to one glass of soda, or ice water, f X's constitution being unable tot stand anything strongerb. We must not forget X's exploits with the fair sex. I-Iere's where he shines. Anything in the skirt line will do for The age is immaterial until lately X has restricted his attentions to certain High School maidens, but now ,he ventures into-- the wilds of Watervliet and even to Albany. Look out X, I 'Albany isn't a safe place at night for a boy like you. Vve expect great things of and we hope to have our class honored by this great man some day. Though X is a good patron of the Standard Midnight Oil Co.,. he is not what might be called a pill, unless we modify it by the word sugar-coated. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV HARVEY BOOTH, X sb, Troy, N. Y. Born December 4, 1888, at Evanston, Wyoming. Prepared at Irving School, Tarrytown, N. Y. Entered Institute September, 1907. 'Varsity football team, 1907, class football team, 1907-1908. Assistant manager of hockey season 1909-1910. There once was a boy from the West Who came to the Tute'-it's no jest: But the ladies in Troy got after this boy And now he is taking a rest.. Harvey came to Troy with the good intention of becoming an Engineer fhe has it yetlb, but the winning ways he brought from Irving played him false and he has found it hard to do the fussing act and still become an engineer. He has reached the conclusion that he must stop, hence the tender verse above. It will go hard with the girls when they read this, and there is a few we espe- cially sympathize with. A great future has been predicted for this bland hopeful from the western plains. Besides making a success with the ladies he has made history as a surveyor and promises more. His maxim, If you make a mistake, make a good one, helped him on the Fort Edward survey. Ask him about that 27 ft. He has lately flourished as a manager and it has been rumored that Joyce made him take tickets one night. Good for Joyce! There are times when he loves to sleep rather than eat. In fact its a great deal of the time and if you see that ruddy countenance lit up with a huge smile you know to a certainty that he has lately been dreaming. Don't get him talking about God's country, gentle reader, unless you are prepared for an oration of the eleventh magnitude. It is awful. According to him, the old U, S. is locked up in Wyoming. HARRY BALDWIN BRONVN, T B II. Saratoga, N. Y. Born at Watertown, N. Y., January 14, 1889. Prepared at Yonkers High School, Yonkers, N. Y. Dear, gentle, kind reader, be not mistaken, Harry is a good boy. just look at the nickname. He is such a goody-good boy we hate to call him anything but Harry. It would be sad indeed to spoil such a name. This beautiful, dark-eyed darling is ,quite a pool and billiard player. He won ten cents one day. All his spare time is spent at the Union,,' where he is the center of an admiring crowd. Some people die hard. That's why he doesn't like pigs and cows with horns on. We are told that Harry's chief occupation is gathering material for his new books soon to be published- Wild Animals I Have Met, The Pigs With the Large Tusks and best of all Tales of Two Cities flVIaltaville and Round Lakej. Place your order now, at once, immediately, and you can while away your lonesome hours by reading of Harry, the Brave, Harry, the Valiant. Boots Harry RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Bob, The fAntimonyD Pill, King of the Lunch Counter. Bill Chappie ROBERT RUTSEN LIVINC-STONE BULLARD, Troy, N. Y. Born February IZ, '90. Spoof was early distinguished from the common herd not alone by his distinguished bearing and intellectual brow, but by the vast knowledge that he possessed of the con- tents of nearly every free-lunch counter in Rensselaer and Albany Counties. As a result, his presence is always in demand except among the proprietors of saloons. In Watervliet his eating won him a reputation, and now all the saloons of that burgh clear decks against the action of Robert's bicuspids as soon as the boy's stealthy tread is heard on the Congress street bridge. Free lunch is not his limit either. When he attended a sleigh-rush in the winter of '08-'09, he took a smell of the bartender's apron, promptly became intoxicated from this cause, and in this condition returned to Troy on the 6:00 A. Nl. train carrying two bottles of catsup, three salt shakers, knives and forks galore, a couple of billiard balls and a dining room bell, as souvenirs. I-le tried to take the kitchen stove, but could not get away with it. Don't think though, that Bob is afraid of work. Why if you should bring him face to face with a job, he'd probably lie right down beside it and go to sleep! This Pill confines his attentions to no one female. I-le will not be monopolized! Mammas from S. Troy, Watervliet, and Albany have been heard alternately praising the mysterious Robert Bryson and then condemning the heart breaker fstone-crusher would be more appropriatel. Several Sunday nights UBob has been seen in Albany, but whether he was calling on one of his numerous female friends there or was compiling data for his new book, we were unable to discover. I-Ie claims this book will have all others beaten to a frazzlel It will contain diagrams of all the important free lunch routes in this part of the State, and will be sold exclusively to the students of the Rens, Poly. Inst., and will be published for their use only. Dark rumors have been circulating lately among the upper IO of the 'Tute that a new drink will shortly be introduced by Bob. It is to be called the Peruvian, We trust that it will surpass his old favorite, the Dutch, which he willingly explains to his friends. WILLIAM B. CHAPMAN, Troy, N. Y. Born in West Sand Lake, N. Y. Prepared at T. I-I. S. Entered Institute September, '07. If you will watch some morning from the windows of the clubhouse facing the athletic field, you will be rewarded by a strange sight. 'Tis a human figure making phenomenal speed over the ash dumps. As it draws nearer you will recognize our friend Bill, clad in corduroys and cowhide boots, just arriving from Albia, and if you look at your watch you will see that you are twenty minutes late for class. This is Bill's regular procedure when he hasn't got carfare. Bill is an adept at passing punched Canada quarters, but it takes a good man to fool old P. J., and the peanut man and the hot dog man. How about it, Chap? Bill almost had to walk home after he had tried it thrice and lostna nickel by each transaction. I-Ie made quite a record as an amateur fire fighter. While we were in Fort Edward he gallantly risked his life and his new pair of breeches in order to cut a hole in the roof of a burning dwelling so as to make the draft better. Likewise he saved the American I-louse in Schaghticoke from destruction, again ruining his raiment, and coming back to Troy in a suit in style during the '40's, which he stole during the confusion. Some day, at this rate, we may hear of him as chief of the Green Island Fire Department or some other equally exalted position. We ex- pect most any day to hear that Chappie has flew the coop and got hitched, thus ending- for all practical purposes, a brilliant career. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV CLARENCE LEE CLARK, R. S. E., Atlantic City, N. J. Born at Atlantic City, N. J., September 21, IBS9. Prepared at A. C. High School. Entered the lnstitute September, l907. Class Historian junior year. This diminutive, black-haired, innocent- loolcing exhibit hails from the City by the Sea. The timorous expression on his face was not caused by any fear of the photographer, however, but has become a habit caused by a constant looli- out for the dread mosquito. Early in life his parents christened him Clarence, but his first play- mate dubbed him 'iClate and it has stuclc to him ever since. When South-paw left his paternal roof for the excitement and toil of the Institute, he resolved to become a great engineer and he has used his time here to great advantage. His attentions to the fair sex have for the most part, been carefully kept secret. However, ,tis rumored that on his return from Christmas vacation, he was not alone, but thought it necessary to have an attractive damsel read magazine stories to him. However, 'tis only a rumor. All in all, Clate has always shown himself to be a good fellow and a firm supporter of 191 l. ERNEST DAVID COLLAMER, 9 NE, R, T, S,, Maha, N, Y, Born February, l887. Prepared at Ballston High School and Williston Seminary. Entered lnsti- tute September, l907. Collimation came to R. P. l. to satisfy a childhood ambition. Living nearby, he had often heard of the engineering feats of Tute graduates and he always cherished the hope of later placing his name with its list of select engineers. A few years at the Ballston High School convinced him that he must go elsewhere for preparation requisite to become an embryonic engineer. After studying at Willistoxi for a year he entered the lnstitute with the present Junior class. Collimation, as a freshman, successfully avoided the sophomores, and every Friday night he would quietly steal up to his room and begin studying for Monday recitations. Following the custom of all freshmen, Collimation, early began to form feminine acquaintances in all parts of 'this city, Cohoes and even Watervliet. On one occasion he escorted a fair blonde to the latter city and being so interested in explaining canal construction, street designing and astronomical theories, etc., he became confused as to his way home and was obliged to secure direction from some younger residents. His greatest pleasure is to slip quietly out of town and talce a car to the small ham- let of Round Lake, where he attends the rural dances given by his many country friends. These dances necessitate a loss of sleep for the entire night, but Collimation will return to his first recitation bearing his usual smile and will manage to secure about one-half hour of sleep for each recitation. This smile is caused by the fact that he knows that whatever sleep he lost at night will be made up in the afternoon when he takes his daily nap. With the exception of these peculiarities he is all right and we hope to have the pleasure of seeing him raised to the position of City Engineer of Malta in the near future. l 'iClate Collimation RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE if Con CASPER M. CONNERY, R. T. S., 9 N E, K C N, Westhampton, Mass. Born December 8, l887, in Westhampton, Mass. Graduated Williston Seminary, '07. Entered ln- stitute September, '07, member of 'varsity track team, freshman and sophomore years. On the after- noon of September 9th, l907, this fair blonde was seen to alight from a B. 81 lVl. 'train amid a shower of-rain. Con's first idea in coming to Troy was to become a student, but after a few weeks under the influence of the Troy atmosphere, he became somewhat changed and now at about 8 o'clocl-t on almost any Wednesday or Friday evening he may be seen slowly wandering down to the Federal street opera, that is providing he has the price. ln athletics Con is right there. ln fact he almost won a race once, but unfortunately he stubbed his toe and fell when within three yards of the linish. Although usually gay and happy, he is sometimes taken with a serious mood. When this happens he directs his steps to the Union Station to board the 5 o'clock train for that little Methodist camp meeting ground called Round Lake, where, among the whispering pines,- and fanned by the gentle breezes he finds solace for his troubled mind. Since coming to Troy Con has won many friends in the Institute and in the city, and we all agree that he is a jolly good fellow and wish him great success. ' 7 1 HAROLD MANLEY COX, Valley Falls, N. Y. Armyn Born at Waterford, N. Y., August 2, l887. Prepared at Mt. Hermon School. On the day of the opening of the fall term of 1907, Army arrived in the smoker of the B. 61 M. local, and pro- ceeded to inspect the R. P. l. Finding the place satisfactory, he registered and became one tof us. Every morning his presence on the hill is announced by an increase of noise in the lobbies, this noise usually consisting of loud repetitions of the statement, I don't know nothing about that lesson noway, dad bob it. A'Army came to us from the sainlly atmosphere of lVlt. I-lermon School, but amid R. P. l. surroundings, he soon became one of the 'iboysf' The proof of this statement lies in the welcome which he receives from the waiters, when he enters any of the popular places about town. Since hisisophomore year, Army has become addicted to several useless practices, such as proving text-books wrong and rising at 5 a. m., to play solitaire. Among his favorite stunts, the most successful consists of eating six uhot dogs in ten minutes. That he succeeds in his studies is evidenced by the beaming expression on his face at any time during card night. Notwithstanding many trips to Schaghticoke and Watervliet in pursuit of the fair sex, Army has time for books, and will be there with the goods when we bid good-bye to the Tute in l9l l. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV FREDERICK CHARLES CROWLEY, R. S. E., 9 N E, B A B, K, C, NW Trgy, N, Y, Born january 3, ISSS. Prepared at Troy Academy. Treasurer class, second term Junior, Chair- man banquet committee second term Sophomore. Ever since his entry at the Institute as a freshman Fritz has been dividing his time between studies, dancing and close harmony, and it is a toss-up between the three in which he excels. Once he is started on I can sing a little tenor, or etc., you sit in rapt silence listening to the 'igolden-throated wliip-poor-will, Wondering how a person with such a voice as his could ever think of taking up an engineering education. Fritz, however, likes to grace a ball room the best, and many a fair heart he has conquered when tripping the light fan- tastic. But overlooking these minor faults Mlzlritzn is one of our best classmates and students and we all feel sure he will be able to tuck a sheep-skin under his arm in 1911 with the graduating class. ANDREW JOSEPH CROWE, Waterford, N. Y. Born January 27, ISS9, at Cohoes, N. Y. Prepared at Waterford I-Iigh School. Of the early life of this great big, overgrown tub, little is known. People in Waterford say that, like Topsy, he just grew up, till he attained the towering height of six feet, x inches. I-Iis beard grew with him and some say that the immense black clouds that hung over Waterford last summer Cand which were attributed by many to forest firesj were simply caused by the annual singeing of Andys, beard. I-Ie says the girls all like his whiskers because they tickle sol Lest any of the girls be at- tracted by Andy's charms, we take this opportunity of inviting them to look up his record fpolice as well as socialj in Fort Edward, made during his stay there on his junior survey. Andrew served his apprenticeship at the Lyceum in Mortimer Snow's time and the attractions there have been so strong that he has scarcely missed a show since. Once he was almost caught by a member of his family, who sat directly behind him. By clever bending and sliding way down in his seat, he was saved. I-le missed the show, though, but the mere thought of his possible exposure brought the blushes hot and fast to his cheeks. As a student, he has always kept in the swim, and when not reading the Sun- day Telegramn may be found buried in some book. We greatly fear that at Judgment Day he may be found buried in Three Weeks. At present he is dividing his attentions between the Y. M. C. A. orchestra and a pert little Cohoes school-marm who teaches in Ballston Spa. i'Fritz, i'Scootch ..Andy.. RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE immie, l-Ierpif' Billiltenl I FRANCIS EARLE CULVER, 9 N E, Milford, N. Y.- Born February 26,, l887, at Nlasonville, N. Y. Prepared at Sidney I-I. S. Entered September, l907. ult's easy enough to be pleasant When life flows along like a songg But the man that's worth while Is the one who will smile W'hen everything goes dead wrong. It has lately been decided to call the representative of the accompanying photograph Billilten. If you will look closely enough you will find the reason obvious. It is because he is aways smiling- even in his sleep. .lim is one of those persons who always loolc on the bright side of life, and, as is usually the case with optimists, he gets there just the same. He never bothers with the fair sex, oh, no! Why, if you once get him started he will entertain you by the hour with tales of experiences. But that was before he came to R. P. I., for now he says girls and lessons don't work well to- gether. So he has cut out the one fwonder which one?, No wonder he is always so pleasant. But when it comes time to graduate you will find Jimmie and his grin right there. I-Ie will doubtless do some great engineering feat for he has already designed an improved pipe system from St. Synslcy's to his own place of abode. It is the wish of all of uglimmieisl' friends that throughout his entire life he may be as happy as at present. lVIay he meet with great success and have plenty of joy fwaterj intermingled with it. , . . JOHN N, DAYE, R. S. E.. B A B, K. C. N,, Marcellus, N. Y. . Born April 4, 1889, Cornwall, Prov. Ontario, Canada. Prepared at Marcellus I-ligh School. On a bright September day, a couple of years back, there dawned on the city of Troy a new epoch. 'A'A Epoch in this case is used with aulhor's license, to mean none other than our esteemed Scotch come- dian, -lockf' I-le hailed from a small bamlet out Syracuse way, where he was a two-horse fellow , ,. ,, A , g in a one horse town. But to quote Bryne fBarnj, you can't keep a fresh country egg from spoiling ii i in the city. Nuff said. l-lis first star engagement was a clean up for solid geometry, his next was a V fil ii : V I sprint to escape capture while on the way to our Ilag rush. jock, built more for speed than hard .. uug V worlc, made a continuous trip from Fifteenth street to Rensselaer in nothing and a half. Really a ' most creditable performance. But so much for this. jock, as we affectionately call him, is a tip- 'f .lrv ' top fellow, a good classmate, a sticker and to sum up, ready to help in class and out. And our ,g V ,I .if f -f I only sad thought is, that at some early future time, he must drift his way and we, ours, and thereby lose for us one of the best fellows that we have yet met. And oh! how he will be missed from I the sacred shrines of the nestlings' and the constant gaze of the E. St W. maidens. 'Tis a sad blow, 'V but it must be thusly, for to again quote a public literary favorite, Joe Gans, Jock will hustle forth to bring home the bacon for the Dayesg both rainy Days and little Dayes. uloclcn TRANSIT, VCL. XLV WILBERT C, DE.-LA SOUBLIERE., Sudbery, Ontario. Born August 9, 1886, at Nippissing, Ontario, Canada. Prepared at Cascadilla. Entered the ln- stitute September, 1907. Wilbert C. De-la Soubliere. What is a Canuck? Did you ever see one? Well, if you have ever seen Soub , that tall, lanky, French Hebrew from the tall tim- bers of the copper region of Ontario, you will not soon forget the likes of a Canuck. Soub is a peculiar sort of fellow, very quiet, why you have to look seven times before you know for sure that Soub is there. It is a safe wager that Soub spends more time at the board in Math., than five ordinary men. Kind reader, pen and ink cannot do justice to Soub. There is no restaurant on the East Side to the wriieris knowledge but there is one problem we cannot solve. Where does Soub get dinner every Sunday evening and on every special occasion? Ask the girls who has 'Soub?' U Poor Soub. Soub,' is in love. With all his faults and peculiarities when all these troubles are over, it will be a pleasant memory to remember that Soub was a member of class 'll. JAMES PRINCE DIKE, 9 E. Chicago, Ill. Born September 23, 1889, at Omaha, Neb. Member class football team '07-'08. Secretary class second term Junior. The Shanlytown Kid blew into Troy when nobody was looking and the same gentle breeze has wafted him along ever since that memorable occasion. His favorite expres- sion is Bush, but we can in no way discover its origin. Evidently this is what started the breeze that brought Jimmy. l-Ie is a quiet, unassuming youhg man fvery remarkable quality in Chicagoansj, but a terror when among the ladies. This famous inventor of the third rail, is very energetic and as an example of this energy, think of his taking the elevator up to the eighth floor of a New York hotel and walking down the stairs to get to the third Hoor! ! lt's true-l'll swear to that, Jimmy is very solicitous of his health and abhors any uncleanliness, for he washes his pedal extremities every time he washes his face and hands. i'Soub', Dink 'iprince Jim RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE ,l .....l..ll aclc, the Sailorl' john .IOI-IN M. DIVEN, JR., Charleston, S. C. Born at Elmira, l890. Prepared at South Carolina Military Academy. Entered Institute Septem- ber, 1907. You have all heard of black, at least the neighborhood about Eighth street has heard his melodious voice at about twelve o'clock in the night calling to Engell to come out and get a bite to eat. Now, to show the significance of his name, jack the Sailor. I-Ie is a star at utackingf' I-Iis favorite course is the Clyde line and some of his voyages have been personally demonstrated to us. I-Ie is very particular and always closes the stateroom door. We all know IVI. Diven, Jr., is always in for a scrap, but there is someone in Troy who lmows his weak point. One night about the first of the year Jack and a gentleman friend were strolling up Fifth avenue when someone snealced up behind him and touched the wealc point. -Iaclc found himself holding up a tele- phone pole while his fellow companion was trying to persuade him to beat it. Ar last Jaclc'I took to his heels and made for Eighth street in safety. But he has never been able to carry out the un- conscious vows he made when arriving at his room. You may think our husky is different from the general run of sailors but wherever he stays over night you may be sure he picks up at least a corresponding acquaintance. Among the men of l9ll jack has been a faithful scrapper and sup- porter of his class honor, As for friends Jack does not need to go far, he has them in the Insti- tute. - ,IOI-IN E. DORE, Amsterdam, N. Y. Born June IS, l889, Amsterdam, N. Y. Prepared at St. IVIary's I-Iigh School. Entered Institute September, 1907. We all know this optimistic fellow, john. Every morning he can be seen coming up the approach with his books and a smiling countenance. This latter combined with the air of industry, has deceived some Trojan maidens. When we first made his acquaintance we were greatly deceived as to his abilities and likings. Xvho would have thought he could make such a hit with the loidies. John Lady-Killer. John was a scarce article during his freshman year-he probably belonged to some Fourth Dimension Society. Our John is somewhat of an engineer al- ready-having loaned his services to a large contracting firm that put down a pipe line at Amster- dam. From this we can safely predict that his name with a C. E. attached will decorate something as useful as a pipe line. Anyone can tell at a glance that John is a fisherman. Be careful, John clon't fall through the bottom of the boat! TRANSIT, VOL. XLV LAWRENCE FREDERICK DRAKE, A T A, l-lornell, N. Y. Born January l0, l889, at I-Iornell, N. Y. Prepared at the l-lornell High School and entered the Institute September, l907. Did you ever hear of l-lornell on the Erie? Well, that is where Larry hails from and to listen to his tales. New York City is a country town in comparison with it. When Melba came to Troy one could readily tell that he was from the country. But in the course bf a short time he became quite a college cut-up. Larry has had many love affairs since he has been at the Tute5 in fact so many that he has become well known in South Troy, Watervliet, Lansing- burgh, Waterford and numerous other near-by localities. Of late he has been seen many times, thrumming his guitar and singing songs of love, under the windows of the E. Bl W. collar shop. Al- though fond of a good time, Larry has never been known to buy, except at the sleigh rush, and that alone was due to his great liking of that good old country beverage sweet cider. But with all these bad habits we feel sure that Larry will some day become an eminent engineer. No, I ain't agom' to. EDWARD BEALE DOREMUS, A T A, Schaghticoke, N, Y. Member l9Il Transit Board. Born in Schaghticoke, N, Y., June 28, ISS7. He prepared at the Troy Academy and entered the Institute in the fall of l906. A few characteristics of Ed. follow:-His natural politeness-as ex- emplified by the fact that he always apologizes for profanity used in the presence of ladies. I-lis great fondness for Swamp Root. I-le will climb to any height and undergo any hardship for the purpose of obtaining Mr. Kilmer's advertisement. His wonderful ability of grasping and remem- bering the point of a good story. Ed. is a diligent church worker. Not long ago the pastor of his church requested him to take up Sunday School work as a teacher. I-lc was obliged to decline, however, as Institute work demanded his entire attention. Ed. is a great social favorite. I-lis pres- ence has graced many an afternoon function. I-Its skill as a tea-sipper is unsurpassed. We are very glad that Ed. is a man of such good morals, otherwise he might have taken up the profession of a gambler, as he is an adept at Hinch. We predict that some day he will be .a captain of industry. I-le is at present a diligent student of frenzied finance. Ed. is at all times a courteous gentleman, a loyal friend and a prince of good fellows, We wish him all sorts of good luck and success. Larry ulVlelba 62 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE okes, without number or substance i Roy, Germany', ROY O. EICHLEAY, Pittsburg, Pa. Born at Pittsburg, November 27, ISSS. Prepared at Pittsburg I-Iigh School. Entered the Institute in September, l907. I-Iow do you like the hair cut? Eichleay has it cut that way, in order to help him make an impression. I-Ie looks as though he were frightened, but he isn't. When Eichleay de- cided upon engineering as a profession, either the ministry or the Salvation Army lost a good man. For he is a good talker, is firm in purpose, and takes naturally to preaching. I-Ie is commonly known as Ike, but Old Tanglefootf' The Convict, and Ivory Top, have been used at times, most appropriately. Ardent Prohibitionist, pillar of the Nlethodist Church and patron of Proctor's Theatre, he stands also, a firm believer in the principles of the S. P. C. A., yet he delights in shooting dogs and cats and in making playthings of llies and bugs. Inconsistent, you say! Un- doubtedly, but not more so than his speech and actions. To hear him talk of kegs and bottles, and buns, you would think him a first class toper, and to hear him talk against the girls, you would imagine him a confirmed woman-hater. But, in truth, on both questions, he is decidedly on the other side of the fence. jokes and humorous remarks are Ike's long suit, but it must be remarked that quantity has long since eclipsed quality. Nuf sed. ROY ENGELL, Sharon Springs, N. Y. Born ISSB, at Sharon Springs, N. Y. Prepared at Sharon Springs High School. Entered Institute September, l907. Those who understand German will easily understand why Roy is an angel, but it is not necessary to know German, as it is easily seen that he is one by his face. Appearances are deceiving, though as all who read Troy papers found out when looking through those which came out shortly after Thanksgiving, l908. It was hcre seen that he is a Designing Scoundrelu and a Reprobate. But even though he breaks out once in a while he seems to keep his face ffinger nails alsoj in good condition. No one is able to figure out how it is possible, but he does it some way, maybe it is done in the same way in which he manages to get back clothes which he has scattered over the city. The strangest part of it is that Roy seems to be as lucky in classes as he is outside, so we expect to see a real Civil Engineer some time, though this event was delayed by his Ruflianly character. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV CARL EMERSON, Hartford, Conn. Born June 23, l890, at Falmouth Heights, Mass. Emmie wasn't long in gaining a reputation for himself. He has given exhibitions of weight lifting and feats of strength until he may safely be called the Hercules of the Dormitory. For the first few months at the Institute his time was wholly taken up in caring for his roommate, but when he was at last left alone he naturally turned to out- side sources to occupy his mind. He became a true follower of Proctor's and after each change of program would come home and very forcefully express his opinions on the merits of the perform- ance. i'E.mmie has two hobbies just at present. One is aeroplanes, the other running the phono- graph. He is perfectly delighted to sit up until morning and discuss the merits of some flying machine, between the acts. The bunch certainly does appreciate the phonograph and sincerely hopes it will not rebel from overworlc. HARRY J. FAIRBANKS, lay, N. Y. t Born at Jay, N. Y., November 3, ISB6. Prepared at Jay, N. Y, Entered Institute September, l907. Dorft be mistaken, he wasn't sent to R. P. I. to convert us. Thats impossible-I mean the con- version of R. P. I. students. Harry is a sobe1', quiet chap, who seldom smiles, but when he does, you feel as if you wanted to squeeze him, he appears so happy. He was raised in the Adirondacks and has often, as a pastime, braved the swirling waters of Au Sable Chasm. A mighty man is he in other ways as well. When one looks carefully, he may see the fisherman's eye. Mighty big stories are hidden away in his brain. He surely will be a great engineerg it takes such a man to handle the section of R. P. I. rowdies, he handled on the junior survey. I-Ie's a good bony, is Brother Fairbanks, and as the old lady said, Ich liebe dichf' E.mmiei' Brother Fairbanks RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE HF-0xy,. Frosty, lVlaruri, Green lVlounlain Boy CLARENCE LEONARD FOX, Rome, N. Y. Born July 22, ISSS, at Rome, N. Y. Prepared at Rome Free Academy. Entered the lnstitute Sep- tember, l907. When you are in Rome, do as the Romans do. According to Foxy's belief, Rome is the greatest city on the map. Perhaps it is. Rome once ruled the world. It took Foxy but a short time to find out it wasn't the only place-two more were added, Troy and Albany. Foxy tried to room alone when he first came to the Dorm., but it lasted only a few Clays. Then he and i'l..ulu found that they were evidently meant for each other, never more to part for a whole year. Lulu couldn't keep him from going to Albany several times, and at one time no one would have been surprised if he had deserted his roommate altogether in spite of the attractions. There are two things which Foxy has, as eternal friends-his pipe and the Lyceum. If one doesn't dispel his troubles, the other will. ln spite of the pleadings of his roommates, who know the strength of his pipe and fear that it may some day carry him away, he refuses to give it up. EDWARD MURRAY FROST, T N E, B A B, R S E, K C N, Brattleboro, Vt, Born at Brattleboro, Vermont, l888. Prepared at Brattleboro High School. Entered lnstitute Sep- tember, l907. This original Salome Dancer, the one who supplied his usurveying section with charming feminescencesi' and picked the sweet maid called 'iRain in the Face for himself, hails from the Green Mountain state. As a musical performer he can conjure harmony out of anything from a door knob to the club-house piano. As a student he is lcnown to be the best Fudger and computer of 'ipolygonsu in the lnstitute, uno apologies to Prof. Rousseau. Any one contemplating a trip to Boston can receive all desired information regarding times of arrival and departure of trains with all connections from our Nebular Phenomenon. Do l make my point clear? When in his native town his time is so taken up by the village bellesn that he is never at home except to sleep and he sleeps very little. ln regard to his engineering abilities, especially in the line of suspension bridges and dams, he has no equal, having built several of each across the roaring trout brook that Hows past the peaceful confines of Brattleboro. His smiling face will be missed very much in Troy when he leaves to conquer the world. ' TRANSIT, VOL. XLV JAMES THOMPSON GANSON, AK E, K.C. N., Buffalo, N. Y., Ass. Mgr. of 'Varsity foolball, 1909. Class toaslmasier, 1909. Class Historian, 1908. Ilflcmber of class football team. Born in Buffalo, N. Y., February 17, 1887. Prepared at Buffalo Central High School. Entered Institute in September, 1907. A small fellow, called by a small name, but Jim was not in Troy very long before he showed that everything he possessed could not be called small. Jim's heart is in the right place, and a good-sized one it is too. His good-fellowship was observed at an early stage of the game and he made no poor toastmaster to his class in his first term Sophomore. -lim has a great longing for athletics, and has always proved a valuable addition to all his class teams. Why- rumor has it that jim actually kicked a field goal from the 20-yard line in the old Buffalo-Tonawanda feuds. Jim has proven himself one of Troy's most progressive citizens. Prof. Crockett has actually figured out by the theory of heart squares that jim gives employment to more men in Troy than any other person, and Prof. is backed up by Sam, Mike, Billy, Paul and above all by the ufun distributors of the 'iRensselaer Inn. Jim has only one fault. When he looks over his glasses at you, you may bet your last sou that something is doing. Hereis hoping that the future is bright for Jim, and that success may follow him through life as will the good will of all who know him. i HENRY I-IAINES GILES, T B IT, R. S. E., Albany, N. Y, Born February 2, 1890. Prepared at Albany High School. Entered Institute in September, 1907. It was not long after we had all registered and bought our green buttons and French books, that we discovered this fat, rollicking mathematical prodigy among us. He told us stories of state roads and other public works, which he had engineered before he began to wonder why he wasted his time coming to the Tute. We have since learned, however, that he is 67 per cent. bluff. If ever you happen to be lost amid the flowering shrubs and curvilinear walks on the campus, send for Hank, he'll straighten you outg for as axe-man of the section which surveyed the Institute prop- erty, he learned that the bearing of the end of the Sage Building is N 80-6' E. But Hank is also interested in things which are not in any way allied to the engineering profession. He is a pool 'player of no mean ability, having once made a three ball run. He is also somewhat of a musician. Yes, Hank plays the mandolin and bass fiddle quite well, but his chief delight is in singing the tenor part to Down in Trojan Town, and other patriotic songs. That's where Hank gets in strongg and of all the deliquescent convolutions of unrelated harmony you ever heard those tenor parts are the most melodious. But laying all joking aside, we can say with assurance that Hank will be there in cap and gown on the appointed day and will prove to be a credit to the Institute as an engineer. uhm.. Hank RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Kid CLARENCE GREENALCH, Rensselaer, N. Y. Born February 23, l890. Prepared at Troy Academy. Entered lnstitute0September, l907. Only to mother is he known as Clarence. Among his classmates he is known as Kid, a quiet, deep- thinking youth with an inclination to make easy money. But don't think for a moment that he isn't some engineer, toog just look at the improvements that the City of Rensselaer has made lately-they are all his. To tell of his lady loves would require too much space and besides it isn't fair to tell all one knows in a history. And what a perfect cigarette he can roll with lVlechanics' Delight. just ask him for a demonstration. His cigarette looks as if he had found it on lVlac's floor, after it had been lying there for twenty-four hours. He distinguished himself on the survey by recording angles and distances without leveling the instrument or using a rod. The remarkable part of it was that his field work always checked within the desired limit. If not successful in the engineering profession, Kid is sure to make an eflicient foreman of laborers because of his extensive vocabulary. We are sure, however, that he is destined for far higher things. Everybody is sure that the Kid will reach the top of the ladder in the near future. EGBERT T. GREEN, Pawling, N. Y. Hank Born August 24, l889, at Pawling, N. Y. Prepared at Pawling High School. Entered Institute September, l907. This unsymmetrical, bow-legged, pigeon-toed rube was found in the ruins after that severe wind storm that hit Troy in the fall of l907. He was carried all the way from an unknown world called Pawling. Hank is a great authority on crops and such wild beasts as pigs, chickens, and cows. He has even been known to tell the age of a calf by simply examining a glass of milk at the table. But there was one thing Hank could never figure out, why a transit would not stand up just as well with the legs together as spread apart. So one day while working down on Eighth street he stood a transit up with all three legs together and walked away. To the great surprise of many it only cost Hank S27.00. Now, Hank is all right, but never ask him a question for you will know just as much after the answer as before. After coming out of a D in Calculus one of the fellows asked Hank how he had made out, and Hank said, 'iGeel I don't know, and after speaking with Hank awhile the fellow said, Did you hand in your paper, and Hank said, No, l walked out. Anyway, Hank is a good fellow, and we hope some day to see him in full control of the 49 votes of his native land. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV ROBERT NESBITT GREENE, GX, T B II, Hartford, Conn. Born April I, ISB9, at New York City. Prepared Montclair High School, and Mt. I-Iermon. Member Mandolin Club, t907-'08 and l908-'09. Attention! I-Iere we have a real Connecticut engineer. That is, he will be one some day if he would only let the girls alone. That is E.velyn's one failing, unless you count hitting the booze. Why, we've known him to drink as many as two milk chocolates in one week! But those girlsl None of us have a chance when Evelyn is around. And hels around them most of the time-that's what makes us all so sore, just one look into his room proves what a lady-killer he is. I-Ie has no less than seven photos grouped around his desk-and we wonit say they are all different. But Bob doesnlt like variety. just listen to him play the banjo and you will be convinced. I-Ie knows four whole selections and he can even play them by heart after a little preliminary practice for an hour or so. Although born on Fool's Day, he is by no means a fool. At least that is what people all say. I-Ie is ex- ceptionally bright. If you wish any information, go to him, especially about Surveying. He gave his section a few pointers while on their topographic survey, and by his exact and speedy methods they nearly succeeded in closing a polygon of five sides during the first three days. Ask him where his information comes from and he will answer, That's the way they do it in the Con- necticut Engineer's ofhce, and they ought to know. Therefore this must be some office. Never- theless, Robert is a right good fellow whose steady application to his work and his manly qualities have endeared him to many. Without a doubt we will see him amongst the leaders of his class in I9Il. WILLIAM BIGGART I-IAITE, 9 X, Troy, N. Y. Born November ll, ISS5. A long time ago Bill left school to learn to be a business man. We have little doubt but that he was successful. I-Iowevor, he soon realized the advantages of a pro- fessional career and in the fall of i907 joined the wearers of the green button. Early freshman year Billu and Jack I-libbard acquired the habit of spending the noon time at the depot and pro- ceeded to thoroughly enjoy themselves until the officials interfered. After the first term had been successfully passed Bill decided that because he was no longer a business man was no reason why his social duties should be neglected. He certainly has allarge calling list. Just watch the Cohoes car on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night and, without doubt, youlll see him at least one if not all three nights. I love my Cohoes, but oh! You! New Yorker, we heard him murmur one night. just what happens on those trips no one here knows, perhaps his side partners, Mart and Jack Strong, will tell you about them, but Bill wonit. During the summer months, for the past two years, Bill has been hard at work on his graduation thesis, Design for a ten-foot canoe with fifteen-foot sail, obtaining data from his nineteen-foot model with three-foot sail. Whether Bill uses this idea for a thesis or not he'll be there with a good one in June, l9t I, and we expect to see his name high on the wall of fame as an engineer some day. Evelyn Bill RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INESTITUTE. 'I-loke Moe ROLAND R. I-IARRINGTON, A K E, Troy, N, Y, Born March ll, ISGS, at Troy, N. Y. Prepared at Troy High School. Entered the lnstitute in September, l907. Well, what's the game? Why named Hoke we can't imagine and Hoke himself, refuses to disclose its origin. We suspect a past, but who can tell? At any rate, we predict a future, for Hoke is a worker. His two main characteristics are persistence and hard luck. Trouble seems to come naturally to him. However, he takes all things as they come and makes the- most of them. lf I don't pass Calculus this year, I may next, so never mind. The only thing lacking in Hake is a sense of taste. He can't tell the difference between Bull Durham and Imper- ial Cube. If you should chance to see him some day with a worried look, don't think that he has. flunked an exam. It takes more than that to furrow his brow. He has probably given up his pipe for a few days. Few people see Hoke in the summer time. The moment he finishes his work at the lnstitute he disappears into the wilderness of Vermont. It seems there is a little village up- there somewhere called Dorset, with such powerful attractions as to cause Hoke to leave Troy at the slightest opportunity. But in spite of these attractions, Hake is always glad to get back and see the fellows,-and the fellows are glad to see him. MORTIMER I-I. HARRIS, New York, N. Y. Born October l0, l890, in New York City. This pocket edition of the human race is a product. of the great and glorious City of New York. His early education was assimilated at De Witt Clin- ton High where he learned that a couple and a couple make two couple. .ln speaking of' couples it might be said that our hero plays the game safely. The ladies think he is so cute that. Cupid sometimes expects to land him fast before long. But with all that he is there when it comes. to class spirit. His unblemished record is as follows: Never missed a trick whether in hill rush, flag rush or any old kind of a rush. The most wonderful thing that'he pulled was a daring steal. from between second and third to a clean steal back to second. He scored just the same, thus add- ing the first run for our side and paving the way to victory. Since this was his only steal we will pardon him for the offense. Notwithstanding this Moe is some kid, being a fine classmate, a good fellow, a worker and a firm friend. So let him go forth from our midst into the cold and cruel. world with the best wishes of all the boys and a God speed from the nestlings, TRANSIT, VOL.. XLV 69 FRANCIS VINCENT HAYES, Menands, N. Y. Born at Nlenands, N. Y., August l5, ISS9. Prepared at Albany High School. Francis is one of our quiet boys who may always be found on hand for all recitations, but who is a mighty scarce article at other times. Thus far we have been unable to obtain anything very definite about Francis' habits, but we hope that they would bear looking into. His chief characteristic seems to be stick- to-it-iveness, and it is hard to find a lesson so long that he doesn't get over it all. He has some- what of a reputation as a baseball player and as a debator, and one can feel assured of some argu- ment when they try to spring a new one on Francis. Thus far Francis has been too busy burning midnight oil to show much interest in the other sex, but it is pretty safe to predict that he will not remain a bool-:worm to the last chapter. EARL CHARLES HENRY, Port Henry, N. Y. Born in Port Henry, N. Y., july l6, l890. Prepared at Port Henry High School. Entered In- stitute September, l907. When Earl came to 'the Institute he first inquired for the gymnasium- as he had heard that people acquired muscle and strength in such places and he desired to develop his cumbersome figure. Great was his disappointment when he learned that the way of the Institute was not through the gymnasium, and he finally buckled down to work. Before he had shed his garments of verdure, he was called Tub, and he can't seem to outgrow it. However, his ability seems to lie in one direction, namely subduing freshmen. I-Ie is the King of a gang such as any monarch ought to be proud of. It contains an Irishman, Dutchman, Wap, Greaser and a Jew. But 'tis said that variety is the spice of life. His athletic ability did not crop out till his junior year, when he showed the seniors a thing or two in the inter-class game. However, Tub has always shown the true class spirit and aside from his uschroon River Stories, he is endured by everybody. He is sure to be a credit to l9Il some day. Tub All hell broke loose. --lVlilton RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Honnyn Hig. Cy II. CARL HENRY I-IAI-IN, 9 X, Albany, N. Y. Born March I4, ISSS, at Albany. Prepared Albany High School. Entered Institute September, l907. Class hockey team sophomore year. Although his name is Hahn, which translated from the Hebrew means rooster, he has no propensities fderived from the Chalcleej toward crowing. He i, one of the modest boys of his class, for which we ought to be thankful, for there are very few of them. Each night as this pensive youth crosses that massive structure of human art near Albany, his gazelle-like hazel eyes seem to be attracted by a powerful magnet to the south. Then suddenly his face beams and he seems to see a vision of a fair damsel down toward that beautiful City of Churches. Even while away on his survey he could not resist the temptation of going home over Sunday, to bask for a few moments 'nealh her beaming smile. His one great failing seems never to be suppliedwith tobacco. He, in conjunction with Louis, is always greeting you with Hey, Skunk, got any terbaccer? And they say it in such a plaintive voice that it really is impossible to refuse them any. So if you don't happen to have any, you buy some for them. We could tell innumerable stories about him. How he came to miss his boat in coming from New York and get- ting home a day late, how hard he worked on his survey and some things he did while there and- well many others. But Caesar says Enough So let us all hope that Carl will be with us when we get our sheepskins. LESTER CYRIL I-IIGBEE, R. S. E., 9 N E, B A B, Atlantic City, N. J. Born April I7, l859. Prepared Atlantic City High School. Entered Institute September, l907. Freshman baseball and basketball teamg 'Varsity football, baseball, and basketball in sophomore year. Vice-President of class second term sophomore, Assistant Manager basketball junior year. On the 17th day of September, the Dean Richmond proudly made its way to the Troy wharf, for was it not honored with a large, unwieldy, stubborn passenger from Atlantic City. Taking his carpet bag from the deck he alighted and made his way to the Alumni Building, where he made himself known so that every convenience might be shown him. After becoming settled he proceeded to make himself popular among the fellows, both as an athlete and general rough-houser. He had a great opinion of himself as a wrestler and was well known by the sophomore class as a bad man, but on one afternoon the people of Troy between Fulton street and Burdens Iron ,5Works were greatly frightened to see an overgrown piece of humanity running clown the streets with his hands high above his head and a green button attached to a cap between his teeth. He soon became ac- climated to the place and convinced the Profs. that he was an exceptional student. fin what way?j At the freshman Hag rush he gained the good QU will of the seniors by upsetting a boat load of them in the icy Mohawk. Hig is well thought of by the student body, and great success is wished him in any pursuit which he may take up, but it has been rumored that he is the next director of the North Troy Trolley line, as he is highly eligible. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV ADOLPI-I HINRICKS, New York City. N. Y. Born August l, 1883, at New York. Preparation, home lessons. When New York City has some very objectionable critters she wishes to dispose of, she sends them to R. P. l. That is why l present Adolph. I-linricks is one of the middle-aged, nearly-married men of the junior class. Juniors are either young, medium or aged. Two members only belong to the third class-Adolph falls in the second. That accounts for the perpetual smile we see upon his face. It means-you are fooled, girls, I am married, almost, please skiddo, vamoose or else get away. New Yorkers are somewhat like farmers, they don't disclose themselves for fear someone will offer to sell something. That accounts for the meager knowledge we possess. l-linricks' artistic abilities are well known. l-le sketches boxes, straight lines and some curved ones. We surely will see our smiler's name among those of drawing fame fdrawing hreath and some of the statels moneyj. CHARLES NORMAN HUNT, Katonah, N. Y. T Born in Dublin, Ireland, February 24, 1889. Prepared Mt. Kisco High School. Entered lnsti- tute September, l908. I-lere is the wonder of all wonders who hails from the wilcls of New York state. Was never known to own up to having studied but has never had that greatest of pleasures-a condition. Whenever you hear anyone about say 'fl-lave you heard that story? you can he sure that it is HC. N. And incidentally that story may mean anything from W9 to one that would make a Lyceum comedian blush. When someone told him that mechanics and astronomy were hard he said, I-lull! and so far he has lived up to that and put Tommy Lawson and Crockett to shame in their respective lines. As a ladies' man, well there is where he shines, although he was mar- ried a few months after coming to Troy, he still holds up his end in this line. Well we are he- hind you, Cyanide, and we 'wish you every success in the world when you attach C. E. to your name. , l'linricks C, N. Cyanide RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Redn Dud Nigger uDick N WILLIAM DUDLEY HUNT, So. K A, R S E, B A B, K C N, Southern Club, Pensacola, Fla. Born Pensacola, Fla., july I7, l889. Prepared Pensacola High, University of Georgie. Mem- ber of 'varsity football team, seasons i909 and 1910. freshman football team, freshman track, Presi- dent of class second term fresh. I-lop Committee second term junior. Chairman Soph. Prom. Com- mittee. Member Transit Board t9Il. Before his coming to the Institute, the residents of Troy did not realize what a true I8-karat jewel they were to possess in the shape of W. D. I-lunt, one of the South's most famous representatives. But since his arrival in our midst, we have learned to realize what a good tailor and an affected college walk can do, in distinguishing a person. Duct has beeh called anything from the ,'S9,000 Beauty to the Pride of Broadway, and a,hasty glance at his handsome features would inform the locker that these titles are not inappropriate. I-lowever, it is hard to realize what the l9ll class would have done without his help and assistance in the rushes, etc., for Dud has always been one of the big guns and nothing is complete with- out his presence. In conclusion, we all hope for his good luck in the future and feel confident that Dud will have a sheep-skin tucked under his arm by the middle of june, l9ll. GEORGE CORLISS ILLINGWORTH, X fb, Utica, N. Y. Born February 24, 1887, Utica, N. Y. Prepared Utica Free Academy Utica, N. Y. Entered ln- stitute September, l907. Senior Council, junior year. Dick certainly is full of it-chuck full- and he gets away with it too. Why, do you know, ever since that boy's infancy he has been aston- ishing people in one way or another. Dick is now busily engaged in cultivating what he is pleased to call amhappy disposition. As his idea of this seems to embody a most liberal translation of the uses ascribed to the big stick of BwanoTumbo days, we cannot all agree to agree with him on the subject, but while we live, we hope, and dodge-and pray, Added to his many and varied accom- plishments Mr. lllingworth is a walking information bureau, reference works, dictionary, encyclo- pedia, etc., all now surplus baggage at Troy Tech. If you don't know ask Corliss. If you think he doesn't know, ask him just the same. For whether he knows or does not, he'll give you the answer. The latest object of Dick's shining intellect is the Cradle Club. A club made up of fellows who make a practice of acting as the escorts of rather young ladies. There is a rumor that the members are not to be found in the company of a young lady over I2 years of age unless they have a very good excuse. Dick claims to be founder and President, at any rate is a very enthus- iastic member. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV ,IOI-IN WILLIAM INGLIS, R. S. E., 9 N E, B A B, K. C. N., Troy, N. Y. Born New York City, l887. Prepared Lansingburgh I-Iigh. 'Varsity football team, l907-'08-'09. Captain '09. 'Varsity basketball l90B-'09-'l0. 'Varsity track l908-l909. We have heard about Yale with her Coy, and Princeton's Dehlvitt, but when we speak of the 'Tute we always have one star that seems to us brighter than they-jack. We have been kept well informed about this pride of Lansingburgh and I-Iudson by many and various clippings from all papers which are shown to us by-Jack? Oh, No. Some of his jealous adversaries have mildly suggested that maybe he has put these in himself and we have our own suspicions that his greatest expense account is due to this. 'FI-le is beyond doubt the greatest athlete that the 'Tute has ever turned out and we know that it will be many years before we have another such, and we all appreciate him on this account. But, Jack, we are all behind you and wish you every success in the line you choose,, whether baseball or Engineering, and know that you will make as great a success in each in after life as you have in the 'Tute, 1Written by himself at his own request. FRANK MORGAN JOHNSTON, X if, Utica, N. Y. Born June IO, 1885. Prepared at the Utica Free Academy. Entered Institute fall of 1907. It has at last been found out why Mike stopped building sewers and came to the Tute. I-Ie de- cided to become an engineer, judging that to be the'only way in which he could ever get full con- trol over his whiskers. To trim his beard well one must be acquainted with the mysteries known only to scientists. When Mike first came to Troy the girls went wild over him, as he reminded them so much of the Mould counthry, but he would have none of them. He had already met his affinity. In the classroom he has always been a shining star, though at times an unfortunate one. His chief complaint is that he is often taken for a Prof., especially when he needs a shave. We have but one fault to find with him, and that is that he comes from Utica and is bold enough to be proud of it. If he perseveres he should soon have a degree in photography, and we trust that he will read with us next year. ll VI Jack Oh, You Irish! ! ! Mike RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Bill 7 Willie Strontium Precipitaie Wottie WILLIAM L. JONES, Albany, N. Y. Born in Albany in l889. Prepared at Albany High School, Albany, N. Y. Entered Institute September, 1907. Bill hails from Albany and is the light-headed one of the Albanites. But his light head is one of colorg Bill is really a very serious person. Ever since Bill became a student in Rensselaer. he has had one ambition, he wants to win a game of pool. Such honors belong to the children of the luck-god and Bill is not a favored one. To win a game of pool from a player is his ambition. Shylock Brown suffered defeat at Bill's hands but Shylock isn't a pool player-to win from him is like stealing from a blind man. Bill waits every day for the half-past live local because he likes the conductor. lt happens to be a female conductor and she doesn't work for the railroad company-she conducts Bill to Albany. Ever hear Wil- lie say, l..et's dope it out? lf not, why not-you never were near himg just listen and you'll recognize the voice. Our friend of the strontium-colored hair is an addition the Pompadour Club should feel proud of-there is only one Bill Jones. Like all the rest we love our Bill and drink to his health. WATSON B. JOYES, 9 5, Louisville, Kentucky. Born Louisville, Ky., January l5, l89l. Prepared Louisville Male High School. Entered lnsti- tute September, l907. Asst. Manager hockey team, l908-'09, Manager, l909-'l0. Sophomore Prom. Committee, Transit Board. Plenty of noise makes a good enough argument for most peo- ple. The Kentucky products are blue grass, whiskey and beautiful women. WBISOII, coddled in Louisville is now spending his childhood in Troy. At the Institute he is trying to solve a problem in maxima and minima, i. e., to get maximum results with a minimum amount of work. He is al- ways going to get clean cardsg his resolutions are made at the beginning of each term, but there is the faculty to consider, and the results move Vfatson ' to the quick, a part of his anatomy no one has ever been able to find. lf you want Io know what stuff dreams are made of ask Watson. lf hot air were music you would be a brass band. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 75 HAROLD OUSTERI-IOUDT JUDD, 9 N E, Griitin Corners, N. Y. Born Griffin Corners, N. Y. Prepared Margaretville High School. Entered Institute September, '07. When this Dutchman came to Troy thelnatives all stared and thought that the living skeleton from Barnum and Baileys had escaped, but soon settled down and became reconciled. Upon meet- ing them one by one he soon impressed upon them that he knew something about everything from baseball to Sanscrit and then some. Has had many and various ambitions in his three years at the Tute to shine in athletics, but has never tried his many accomplishments in this line, although we could predict a great future for him in track if the adage Ha lean dog for a long chase were only partially true. As to his capacity for learning he is second to none of us and is strong on the History question, especially in the study of the Battle of Port Arthur upon which he has special- ized. And religious-well he has a stainless record for having never missed a service at the Federal street chapel and knows each sermon by heart. As to the water in Essex lunches he has always had a horror of such stuff and upon one or two occasions has made other people aware of the fact. But ujuddief' l9ll is with you all of the time and we all wish you every success that we know you will obtain upon leaving the Alma mater and out in this great world of ours. CHARLES M. KAFKA, K. C. N., X11 41, Troy, N. Y. Born February ll, ISS8, Watervliet, N. Y. Prepared at Troy High School and Carbondale High School. Entered Institute September, 1907. Captain of freshmen baseball. 'Varsity baseball, l909. If you should happen to see a fellow with a baby face and a wad of gum in his mouth walking along the street with hobby horse step, it is Chuck Kafka. To look at this boy you would think he was awfully bashful, but as soon as he begins to talk you change your opinion. He has slang down to perfection. 'Proctor's has given Chuck several offers to go on the stage as a head liner in one of his Bowery sketches. The Kid is also a great singer. Any night you would like to hear a good concert just go down to Essex Park at the head of Washingtongstreet and there you will hear him singing, with his high tenor voice, a beautiful song entitled My Essex Lunch Queen or Oh You Kid. As an athlete Chuck is a star. Baseball is where he shines. During his freshman year he was captain of the class team. The only thing that will keep Chuck out of the major league is the presence of women, because he can't do two things at once, watch the ball and see whether she is looking. I-l. O. juddie Old Sleuth' Chuck , RENSSELAER PGLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Kiln Mr, Kilmern CHARLES CHRISTOPHER KILBY, Nlechanicville, N. Y. Born July 2, 1887, at Stillwater, N. Y. Prepared at Stillwater High School and Mechanicville High School. Entered Tute September, 1907. Instead of Kiln it should be Pomp. When Kiln appears it is by degrees. Did you ever watch a ship coming into sight? First you see the top sails, then a little more, and the last thing you see is the hull. That's Kilby. First you see the pomp, then a little more pomp and finally you see Kilby himself, It is said that he doesn't pass a barber's place in day light. It is easily understood why this should happen. It we knew any- thing more of him we should gladly say it. Our eyes are Hlled with his beauty, his manliness, his poetic, harmonic expressions and his simple charms. Xve don't understand how he ever managed I to leave his home and the tearful maidens. WINTCN WILBERT KILIVIER, Troy, N. Y. Born june 9, l890, Troy. Prepared at Troy High School. Entered Tute September, l907. The Transit Board offers an apology for the nick-name as it is the responsible namer. lVIr. Kilmer, as the biography reads, is quite an adept at music-besides engineering. Be that as it may, we are pleased and we would like to meet his manager and make terms for a tour of the world, or rather, we should say, of the Dorm Caruso is nothing when Mr. Kilmefs oral selections are once heard. We did not know we had a prodigy in our midst. just think what a furore he might create as a Sidis No. 2. Instead of lecturing on the Fourth Dimension his would be an oral selec- ticn entitled Let Good Dreams Come True, and, sung before the faculty it ought to make an impression, especially on Prof. Lawson. It is advisable for all young Profs. to be there and learn from the criticisms of their elders and also to hear at least once, an oboe player, a violinist, a de- balor, etc., all for the price of one performance. Alas, our hero is soon to be married and then he'll be taken from our midst-QA little poetryj No roaming round the town at night, No boisterous times o'er steins so bright. Good-bye! TRANSIT, VOL. XLV JOHN EVEREST KINGSLEY, Athens, Pa. Born April 8, ISBZ, at Athens, Pa. Prepared at Athens I-Iigh School. Entered the Institute Feb- ruary, 1908. Ulpopn came wandering into Troy Iown along in February, '08. Nobody Icnows whether he got mixed in the dates or the train was late that he didn't get here for the first term. Since that time Pop has been fighting odds and still has his head above the water. The girls all think Pop is such a cute little boy and all admire his youthful face, but still they wonder when he tells of his years' experience as draftsman in Brooklyn and assistant mine foreman in a Canada silver mine, how young he must have been when he 'startedg but you remember that old saying-uI..ooIcs are often deceivingf: Pop says he doesn't care about girls, but give him a little chance and he forgets himself. Weire mighty proud of our John though-he has friends every- where through his big heartedness and jovial nature. This is one of the ways which lead to suc- cess an:I we all wish Pop the hastening of the goal. JULIUS FRED KOERNER, Troy N. Y. Born at Troy, N. Y., September 8, 1877. Prepared at the schools of Troy. Served in the Philip- pines, IS99-l90l as Corporal in Co. I.., 30 U. S. Volunteers. Entered Institute in September, l907. President of class in I907. It was during the class election in the month of September, l907, that this remarkable youth made his debut. Then wefhailed him as a benefactor. I-Ie had had great experience as a soldier and so he was thoroughly competent to take care of both himself an:I his class as freshmen. A flag rush more skilfully planned and carried out there ne'er has been than that through which he led us in the fall of 1907, It would be useless to try to tell of his great commanding abilities, so let it suffice to say that he is a great warrior. No one Icnows of his social activities in Troy. When you see him mounting that long set of steps on the morning after, you cannot but notice the broad smile of satisfaction upon his face. I-Ie is a hard worker and we feel certain that his occasional laying aside of the books for an evening's dissipation among the fair, could never be anything but beneficial to so noble a man. We wish him success OP RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC IN-STITUTE ., Font 'Bill WILLIAM FONTAINE LIPPITT, JR., X fb, Charlestown, W. Va. Born june IZ, ISS9. Prepared at Wooclberry Forest School. Entered Institute September, 1907. 'Varsity track team, freshman year, class football team, toastmaster elect, sophomore year. Transit Board, junior year. Member Southern Club. When I:ont', first came to Troy he was somewhat particular about where he would room, so he took up quarters in the Dormitory among the rest of the pills. The impression that he gave was the appearance of a pill of the worst kind. But as time rolled on the pill rolled on and after a year's stay at the crematory left, and blossomed forth into the world of Howers. I-Ie used to stand on the Times corner posed as a pansy for the beautiful E. St W. girls as they passed. I-Iis affection for the weaker sex was very marked and his wanderings at night far. During the winter of his sophomore year he was unfortunate enough to meet with a serious illness which caused him to drop out for the rest of the year. Upon returning Font de- cided to take a special course in recreation to thoroughly recuperate after his illness. The cur- riculum of this course requires a thorough knowledge of social affairs such as a strict attendance at Proctorls and the Lyceum, also a study of improved fussing. I-Ie was one of the founders of the exclusive order of The Cradle Club, an organization for the unsophisticated young ones. I:'ont's progress in his special course has been praiseworthy, considering the fact that he relies upon his friends for the hnancial end of it. There is little doubt but that Font will graduate socn from his present work and then will turn his attention to the C. If.. course which will be more profitable to him in his after life. WILLIAM PRICE CRAIGI-IILL LIPPITT, X '11, S. C., San Juan, P. R. Born june IZ, 1889, at Charlestown, West Virginia. Prepared at Woodber1'y Forest School, Vir- ginia, and Central High School, Porto Rico. Entered fall of 1907. Treasurer class, hrst term junior. Bill's vagaries beth in the matter of faults ancl virtues are so badly intertwined that we are really stumped when we try to give expression to them. A confirmed woman-hater, yet an ardent and enthusiastic member of the sewing circle. Talk of incongruityl It fairly bristles on you, William. However, we expect he will outgrow the proclivity and when he discovers just how much he is missing by shunning the eternal feminine he will be back in the fold with the rest of us. just one thing looms large on the horizon as a possible preventative and that is the possibility of his becoming enamored of the life military, for Bill, we are told, when a child, cried for the canteen when mcst of us were satisfied with the bottle. I'Ie has the same mania to-day, and the same canteen. We refrain from further remarks on this subject knowing well that, should this meet his eye while he is nursing his daily grouch, things might happen. lVIy, but you are hot- headed, Willie! Never mind, though. Despite your many obvious peculiarities there is a chance of your ultimate salvation. But for goodness sake don't expect to displace text books with monthly periodicals. The Popular Magazine is on our friendly list, and now and then we cast our eyes o'er the pages of Popular Mechanics as well, but- Oh, 'VVIIBIYS the use. Cut it Bill. Cut it! TRANSIT, VOL. XLV JAMES WILLIAMS LONG, Mt. Morris, N. Y. Born October Il, 1887, at Leicester, N. Y. Prepared at Moscow High School. Entered the In- stitute September, l907. Bill started out with the full intention of being George Ade's ideal college sport. As a freshman he and dog Buster were the wonder of the street. As a sophomore Shorty experienced a change of heart. At present it is doubtful which locality Bill likes the better, the Tute or the East Side. At any rate his time is pretty equally divided. Will is always ready to give you the glad hand and a pleasant smile and whenever you see him without the smile you can easily tell that he is short in the makings I-le is famous as a story teller. Most of his stories have beards and go on crutches, but they are by no means candidates for an old ladies' home. In conclusion we will say that as a student he is above reproach and we wish him all kinds of success for he is a jolly good fellow. LEON CHARLES LOOMIS, R. T. S., Bainbridge, N. Y. Born at Bainbridge, New York, December IZ, l887. Graduated from Bainbridge High School, l907. Entered Institute in September, IQO7. Oh! whatis the use of all these cunning little babies growing up to be horrid men? The answer has been found. We wouldn't have had a man to sit up in the tree and take care of our Hag in the flag rush if this big, husky fellow had not grown out of his cunningness. And then too, he's nice to have around, that is if you are a friend of his, for he is perfectly capable of taking care of his mother's darling and perhaps others. But speaking of his character: First we will refer you to his picture,-not a disreputable line in it. Knowledge and thoroughness are plainly visible in that forehead and determination upon those lips. Those eyes speak of sympathy ffor what, we do not knowj. And through it all we Find him a jolly good fel- low, kind and generous, loving and tender-hearted, a wholesome product of the Bainbridge farm. Let us add that his life in Troy has been a success. I-Ie has become learned, not only in the artful ways of pilling, but also in the ways of the artful. However, he declares that his heart is still his own. But alas, we fear, such good things cannot keep forever. i RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE EUGENE CLIFFORD LCUCKS, A T 5, Menands, N. Y. i Born January 23, lS9l. Prepared at Troy Academy. Entered the Institute September, I907. Financial Secretary of the Union, 1909-'10, class hockey team. Cliff is the good looking little fellow from down the Albany road out among the flowers and the trees, from which source he gets his great complexion. Cliff is at times very bashful, but when once acquainted with the fair sex, especially those who are adorned with auburn locks, he makes good as far as the outside world can see. Cliff was some time ago introduced into the bowling circle of Troy. I-Ie was the stone for a while, but now others find it necessary to take a back seat. If Cliff keeps up the conscientious training which he has done in the past there is no doubt but that he will be heard of as a bowler in a short time. As a student Cliff is there in a great many ways. He passed Steam Engines some time ago and we understand that when he receives his degree, there is an offer awaiting him as a professor ? ? FRANK JOSEPH LYNCH, R. S. E., K. C. N., Albany, N. Y. Menibei' of Sopli. Hop. Committee, l909. Born at Albany, ISS9. Attended Cathedral Academy, Christian Brothers' Academy, St. IVIichael's College, Toronto, Canada. Graduated from Albany High School in l907. He then entered the Institute in September, becoming a member of the class of l9II. At once he became the envy of all his classmates, for Frank had a pompadour that could not be duplicated. It was about a half- inch high and since then. it is said, has not varied by more than one-sixteenth of an inch. Frank is quite a society man, but it must be said that he never lets it interfere with his studies. It was al- ways thought that Frank was immune to feminine wiles, but alas, it has been discovered that he likes the Helderberg lVIts. better than the Adirondacks. We wonder why. Frank has a great desire to be a singer. I-Ie practices mainly while on the Albany local, much to the enjoyment of the passengers. Included in his repertoire are the following popular airs: On the Erie, Yip-I- Addy-I-Ay, Kelly, and a few others. His voice is not at all bad and could no doubt be improved by giving it a long rest. But enough of this joking. Frank is a very earnest worker and there is no doubt but that he will be among the chosen few in june, 1911, TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 8 WILLIAM J. I-I. IVIANNING, Albany, N. Y. Born June 24, I89l, at Omaha, Nebraska. Six years later removed to Cheyenne, Wyoming, and two years later to San Francisco. l-Ie later resided in Chicago and then in Winnepeg, Manitoba, and finally in Albany, N. Y. Educated at public schools and Christian Brothers schools at Winnepeg and Albany. Doc, as he is familiarly known, is quite a rover and loves to travel. I-le can be seen any Sunday night traveling to N. Albany-for what purpose we can only guess. But besides the ladies Doc has many other cares. l-le is at present endeavoring to solve the problem of being in two places at the same lime. The automobile show takes place in a few weeks and either the show or school must suffer unless Doc solves the problem. Doc is very attentive to studies- sometimes-to his auto always. I-lowever, Doc does not let any chance slip by and we would not be at all surprised to hear that Doon has fooled himself and passed his exams First time. WILLIAM F. MacCLE.LLAN, Sand Lake, N. Y. Born at Sand Lake, October 27, ISB3. Prepared at Averill Park Schools. Entered Institute Sep- tember, l907. To quote Shakespeare: Some men are born great: some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thfrust upon them. Upon first thoughts you wonder why we use ,this quotation, be- cause you have never heard of any wonderful bridges, canals or railroads ever constructed by him, but you take a look at the picture and you say Ah! they mean a heart-breaker. Almost, we call him the king pin fusser. just comes naturalg can't just make his eyes behave. Although of ripe experience, he has not yet tasted the bitter dregs of defeat. And flushed with the victories of days gone by, he stalks forth night after night to meet the' smiles and wiles of the many Helens of Troy. I-le twinkles at the lirst signs of approaching darkness and is most conspicuous about eight o'clock in front of the Times building. Once he got a hair cut, shine and a new suit all at once. We think it was to attend the Mattress Makers' ball feverybody went in on tickj, and lo, and behold, he had three chances to become engaged, and all had good jobs. Now we don't wish to brag, but we think we may state without fear of contradiction, that this is the record. The most proposals that any student has received in one evening is two and we are willing to lay a wager that this feat will not be duplicated in some time to come. But withal this, Mac is always the same and the same to all. A .good fellow and a good loser, and always looks for the silver lining in the blackest clouds. Good worker and, we believe, that when the great men of the class of l9ll are listed according to their works, Mac's name will be among the first. ' HDOC-1 ..MaC1v RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE 'lVlac Mac GEORGE LYNDE5 MacCURDY, Kansas City, Mo. Born February 26, ISB6, at Walnut Springs, Texas. Prepared at Central High School, Kansas City. Entered Institute September, l907. Class Historian first term freshman year. Member Polytechnic Board. Our Mac is from Missouri-'AGod's Country, as he calls it. Of course the reader may draw his own conclusions, but if you leave it for Mac to compare Troy with K. C., the former place is apt to suffer bylthe comparison. Among the mighty and valiant men ,of l9l I, Mac has been one of the foremost in every class scrap. If you ask Mac what his favor- ite study is, he will solemnly declare it to be English. But there is a reason for his rash statement, as he was one of Reds favorite pupils. It would hardly be fair to call our friend a woman- hater, but he is certainly cold-hearted toward the fair ones of Troy. For a long time his friends wondered as to the reason for that far away look in his calm gray eyes and his great admiration for the setting sung but murder will out, and a few of the wise ones know that his seeming indifference is but a cloak to cover his real feelings toward someone beyond the Father of Waters. Mac is as faithful in his studies as he is in the support of his friends and all wish him success in the en- gineering profession. GEORGE T. IVICCARTHY, Bridgeport, Conn. Born January I4, ISS9, at Bridgeport, Conn. Prepared at Connecticut Literary Institute, Suffield, Conn. Entered the Institute in September, IQO7. One clay, in the fall of 1907, there came to Troy a young Irishman, with the stub of a clay pipe in his mouth, his union card in his pocket, and a slight hint of the old country brogue in his speech. After looking around the town and finding the number of pool rooms satisfactory. he decided to take a course at the Institute, but which course it would be hard to say, as he has tried them all and is debating at present whether it would be wise to change again. Mac is noted for his musical ability, being the drum master of the dormi- tory orchestra. His specialty is a solo on the bells or xylophone, interspersed with an occasional imitation of a drum-corps on the table top. He is also a music teacher of some repute, and occa- sionally talces a trip to Albany to instruct the drummer in one of the principal places of amuse- ment, who has shown marked advancement under lVlac's tuition. Mac': is one of the best ath- letes in the Institute, but all his gymnastic stunts are done on the pool table in the Club I louse. I-Iis lack of skill is remarkable, but if his opponent wishes to play a little game of pill pool, the number of lucky shots Mac makes is surprising, and the more money there is on the game the luclcier he seems to be. Outside of these few faults and some more good ones, lVlac is a good fellow. Let him alone now. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV HERBERT CAPRON MCNAUGI-ITON, Troy, N. Y. Born in Troy, N. Y., September l9, l8S7. Prepared at Troy High School. Entered Institute September, l907. W'hen you see a stoutly-built figure standing behind a glowing pipe, and above that glow a smiling face topped by an abundance of wavy hair, you may be sure you have found lVlcNaughton. His two distinguishing features are the pipe and the smile-neither of which he is ever without. Because of the smile and a slight inclination to rotundity, Mac is sometimes mise taken, by children, for Santa Claus. lndeed the resemblance is strengthened by his willingness to give freely-chiefly advice. As to lVlac's admiration ol the world's fair we cannot speak with authority, but this much we do know, that what Kipling so crudely describes as ia rag and a bone and a hanlc of hair our friend more briefly describes as a peach. ln the gentle art of raising a rough house Herbert only occasionally indulges, but in all class scraps of any importance he has always been on hand and done his part with the best. Wlien as freshmen we held the island at the flag rush, Mac objected to the enemy's landing, so accordingly captured the oars from a boat and set its occupants adrift on the dark and chilly Mohawk. But to tell more would be to repeat our class history from the beginning to the present, so will only say that Herbert is one of the substan- tial men of nineteen-eleven. JOHN P. MCSWEENEY, R. T. S., Glens Falls, N. Y. lVlac', was only with us for one year, but his sunniness, jollity and wit is still a fresh memory. He is now a junior at Notre Dame University, and being a hard-worker, will receive his C. E.. in l9l l. His cure for all misfortunes was cracker dust, an expression original and without foundation. Glens Falls, his home, happily for us is a paper manufacturing town, else all would be without papers owing to his voluminous correspondence with the birdies, His favorite song, When Love ls Young in Springtime, shows us another wealcness. Eating and sleeping were his specialties, but with all his faults he was a popular man. Nineteen-eleven extends its wishes for your success, Mac, and as a final word of advice, don't let the western sweets sour your eastern taste. i.. ..? . Mac Mac RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE HSOX.. Monty HAROLD J. MILLER. 9 N E, Port Chester, N. Y. Born August 8, ISSB. Prepare at Port Chester High School. Class baseball and track teams. How we all come to call this angel-faced boy Sox is a very exciting story of the Sherlock Holmes type. How his hosiery saved him in a case of mistaken identity, from a charge of grand larceny, is a story of which he is very proud. Ever since, he has been very careful in choosing the color of his sox His silvery voice has given him quite a name, although he should use a mega- phone. As leader of the Dormitory queertet he is unsurpassed, the regular evening meeting of that organization is well attended and enjoyed by all, judging from the large amount of fruit and vegetables which can be picked up all round his office Nothing makes him happier than in- haling the dope laden fumes of an aromatic Fatima Q20 for I5 centsj, or singing tenor to Herman get the pincers, theres a hair on sister's chin. His musical ability does not stop at sing- ingg he is a drummer of some qrepute. His specialty is to hammer on an old dish' pan with a pair ,of chop sticks. Careful study of the art, as represented in certain theatres of this town and Albany, has made him a master in the high art of Salome and Cleopatra dances. His graceful curves and charming figure having been carefully cultivated for the purpose, by means of methodical evening calisthenics, during which, everything breakable in the room has to be removed. Lately, however, our hero has shown great interest in military affairs, and in consequence, has become quite a marks- man. His practice hours, between 2 and 3, in the morning. With all his faults, we love fhim still. Don't forget the Sox. I-IUMBERTO MONTEAGUDO, B. G., I-Iavana, Cuba. Born at Havana, Cuba. Graduated from the Institute of Havana with degree of B. G. Entered R. P. I. September, l907. fHeard once at the telephonej Why no, it is not an awful name at all! Any relation to Monte Carlo? No! certainly not! Really, such a ques- tion-well, if you insist-I think he will. No, I can't tell you exactly when, but graduate he will' -maybe in !9l l, maybe later-quien sabe? as 'Monty' would say. You must know that lVIonty is a splendid ball-foot player. Why even when a small child, he used to play with the ball of his foot. When, during Monty's freshman year the Lyceum had a udecentu show, he used to get on the outside of a few pints of water before going to see it. For, as he put it, you see, in dis way, I see two shows and I pay for the one. The Wandering Jew was not in it with Monty. Why, the dear boy has been known to stay a whole week in the same house! No, they did not really kick him out-he just went. The nerve of some of those landladies-to get mad just because he wanted to practise on his bugle at 3 a. m. Alas! we cannot go on, tears well to our eyes when. we think of the injustice with which the world has treated Monty. May he rest in peace. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 85 AUSTIN LAING MOORE, A K E, KC N, Johnstown, Pa. Born September l, 1889, at Johnstown, Pa. Prepared at Johnstown High School. Entered Insti- tute September, l907. This human apology for a line fno dimension except lengthj came to us direct from the coal-bearing regions of Pennsylvania. During his early youth he worked in the mines where his own dimensions stood him in good stead, if you doubt it just ask him to tell you some of his experiences in surveying headers. From the first we were amazed at his knowledge of the world, and moreover when he succeeded in eluding the sophomores on the way to the Hag rush, he gave no credit to himself for his powers of invisibility, but simply remarked 'lthe disguise is com- plete. Winks is The He One with his books. The only times that he Hunks, and these are very seldom, are the limes when he has opened the books the night before. His one weak point is Eng- lish Cask John GQ. His happiest moments are when, stretched out at full length, he is devouring some romance by the light of a smoking oil lamp. fHe will go back to primitive methods and use the vile products of his native state in spite of anything we can do.D We are all sure that Winks is going to make a great engineer some day, and know that he will own a mine fhis chief ambition? in the near future. WILLIAM A. MOS!-IER, Sandy Hill, N. Y. Born l884, at Sandy Hill. Prepared at Sandy Hill High School. Entered Tute September, l907. lVlose meandered into the city one line morning from an up-state town, desiring to lill his well- shaped head with all the knowledge possible. lnstead of having his mind on his studies he has his Milluminatorsn on the fair maidens and particularly 'those of the training school. He never seemed to make a hit with his own town girls-what a difference a few miles will make. But to get down to facts, lVlose is a good student in every respect, and is well thought of by his classmates. Our Sandy Hillers are looking forward to a bright future for this young man and know he will .make good. We wish him a successful school life and hope that he will be a bright light in the en- gineering world. Winks t.M0se-f RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE HUCH MARTIN A. MURRAY, JR., 9 X, 9 N E, Troy, N. Y. Born May 4, 1887, at Troy, N. Y. Prepared at I-Ioly Cross Preparatory School. 'Varsity track team I909. Here we have him. From this photograph you might guess that he is a Hibernian.. Well you have guessed rightg he is, and one with a very sweet and amiable temper. You can't get him angry even if you call him a farmer. But we have often wondered why Mart goes to New' York so often. We would still be wondering but some one asked him the time and the watch had two faces instead of one. And one face was not a Troy girl either, but greatly resembled a framed' picrure we have seen on his desk. Did you ask if Mart ever drinks? Well, now, that's rather personal, so for reasons of friendship we prefer not to say. But just ask him to have a drink and then notice the expression on his face and decide for yourself. Just the same Mart is a good and loyal fellow and when the curtain rings down on the last act of his school career we expect he will go into politics and in a few years receive his letters addressed to Alderman M. A. Murray, Esq- ALBERT MICHAEL NEALON, B AB, Troy, N, Y, Born October 7, 1887, Troy, N. Y. Entered Institute September, l907. This fat little fellow' who hails from the north side at lirst seemed to be a coming star in the profession he had under- taken to study. I-le would undoubtedly have succeeded only his love for company overcame his.. studious inclination and of course he had to choose between business and pleasure, so you may guess what he chose. But this was only in his first year. He has now come to realize his folly flike we all do sooner or laterj and is at present delving into the mysteries of Chemistry at which. he is succeeding. As the poets all say, Wew ishy outh ebe stofl uck. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV CARL ERIC NOR-DELL, Long Branch, N. j. Born at Long Branch, N. J., January 15, 1877. Prepared at Long Branch High School. This pleasant looking descendant of the bold and hardy Norsemen was born in the Garden of Eden, which the subject of this biography asserts is Long Branch, N. Eric, during his childhood, must have studied the life of Col. George Waring, for he started life as a landscape artist and a student of men. The engineering germ began to manifest itself when our friend look up railroading. Statis- tics and accounts and cost records were E.ric's special hobby in this line, and he even crossed the Atlantic and toured Northern Europe in his desire to see how the rest of the world did things. His linguistic accomplishments stood him in good stead while in foreign parts, and he tells how he passed for a Frenchman in Paris, a German in Hamburg, a Dane in Copenhagen and a Norwegian on the Scandinavian Peninsula. Erie is a hard worker and it is certain that he always gets to the bottom of the reasons of things. After his graduation we expect to hear of him making a great name for himself, and it is to be hoped that his model cities along the Jersey coast will become world-famous and the pattern for municipalities the world over. JAMES NORTON, Kingston, N. Y. Born at Kingston, N. Y. Prepared at Kingston Academy. Entered Tute, 1907. jim is quite deter- mined in his own little way as we soon found out. He is a hard worker, but also a firm believer in that old adage, all work and no play, makes Jim a' dull boy. There is another one which he seems to think worth considering, that is, the heart can have only one affinity. Now, fellows, I know it is a shame to give him away, but let me tell you fthat is theory, the practice-J Jim is a good fellow but his tastes are somewhat one-sided for they have a decided Germanic tendency. He is am- bitious, a little talkative, and very quick to act. The latter he demonstrates quite often, for many times he has emerged from a peaceful slumber at 9:43 and arrived on time for a 9:45 section in Mechanics fhis favorite subjectj. Taking all in all, we can find no fault with Norton, so here's to you, 'Jimf OP .Jima RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Dick nlrishern upouyn RICHARD VINCENT O'BRIEN, Troy, N. Y. Born April 23, 1889, at Troy. Prepared at Troy High. This curly black-haired little French- man, popularly named Dick or Irisher, was very inquisitive at first but is now contented to be quizzed and we find some of his statements extremely technical. His life's formula follows: One part work, three parts pleasure, six parts sleeping and eating. Full of fun, ready for a rough- house, and a general favorite is Dick His freshman thesis was on the Congress Street Bridgeg his final thesis on a tunnel under the Hudson between twin cities, Watervliet and Troy. The reason. a woman on the other side. Due to cold. wet towels applied with force Dick usually woke with a start during the survey and Koerner proved his ability both as a straight shot and a fast runner. We may finally add that even with all his faults we love our Dick and hope that this little man may become a great success ARTUR PALIMINO, y Villar, U. H. A. Born in Havana, Cuba, December 15, 1889, Attended Belen College and Havana Institute. En- tered R. P. I. September, 1907. Behold, now comes within the range of your vision one of t.he most noted members of 'l l. Polly, it is said, besides being well known up on 'AThe Hill, is also pretty well known in one of the swellest suburbs of the city. If you are observant you will find him every Friday evening about 7:30 waiting for a north-bound car, and we are positive that there is more attraction there than was found in our compass survey down in South T-roy. Polly had his troubles with the telephone at the beginning of his freshman year and it is rumored that on one occasion he took the receiver down and after waiting several moments, central said Number, please and Polly said, I am waiting for a call. His favorite course in the Tute is mathe- matics and we are wondering how he gets along so nicely. He has a great ear for music, and he has been heard whistling the Cubanola Glide in his sleep, very much to the disgust of his neigh- bors. In conclusion we will say that Polly is the best-natured fellow that we ever met, amiable and frank. Undoubtedly he will finish his course in due time and we wish him every kind of suc- cess in his future career. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV EARLE DAWSON PARKER, RT S, Sidney, N. Y, Born November 27, 1888, in Paris, N. YV. Prepared Oxford Academy, Sidney High School. En- tered R. P. l. September, l907. Park certainly missed his calling when he decided to study engineering. He should have been an actor. The readers cannot appreciate his talent in this line unless they have seen his impersonations of ul Donit Caren and Salome, a la Lyceum. Every man has his faults and Park is not an exception. His most predominant one is getting into trouble. This characteristic cropped out in his freshman year when he came home one night breathless and said if he hadn't jumped out of the window something would have happened. We have never found out the reason for this hurried exit, but have drawn several conclusions. He used to be some boy with the Troy maidens, but now it is always Get thee behind me Satanl' when they try to cast a spell over him. The above sudden change and the frequency of letters postmarked Oberlin, Ohio, lead us to infer that he has at last been ensnared. Park is a diligent student and has made good as far a.s he has gone. We wish him all kinds of good luck and prosperity and know that he will be among the deserving few at the finish. Favorite expression, One short spring-water. HARRY B. PARKER, B A B, Albany, N. Y. Born in Broadalbin, December I4, IBS7. Prepared at Albany High School and Gloversville High School. Harry is a real kiddo, at least you would think so if -you ever saw his pompadour. This pomp is the only original, warranted to keep style. Notice the wavy effect. This is produced by the careful regard of the prismatoid formula. Each contour line is clearly outlined-'lwould be a joy indeed to Billy Rousseau four contour Profj. Parker is one of our smallest members, in fact he is sometimes called Tiny or Shorty. As a rival of Tom Thumb we submit the fol- lowing height: 3 feet 39 inches, more or less. On the locals H. B. has a hard time trying to be- come comfortable when four sit in two seats, but when he is adjusted, what a stream of eloquence flows from this marvel of explicit clearness. fThis is under you hat, Harry is known as the Bill on the localj Quite a few girls have ideals. The ideal is always a tiny man and that is why Harry is well liked at Lansingburgh. ' ,li- Park Shorty Harry RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Gus Pardy Punk ' GUSTAV ADOLPH PARTENFELDER, 9 X, T N E, College Point, L. l. Born March 29, 1899, at College Point. Prepared at Flushing I-ligh School. Entered Institute in the fall of l907. Member Polytechnic Board, l908-'09-'l0. Editor-in-chief of Polytechnic, l9lO- l9li. Class Secretary first term juniorg class President second term junior, Business Manager of l9ll Transit. The Kaiser never would have allowed this son to leave the Patherland, so it certainly was a good thing for Pardy,' that he was born on this side of the water or the Transit would have been without a business manager. Gus came to Troy to learn to make maps-especially hydro- graphical maps-so that he might improve the charts of the Sound in the neighborhood of College Point. There isnit a thing you can tell him about sailing craft, and schooners on land or at sea, are his favorites. During the first term of his slay in Troy, we saw little of Pardy, for he stayed in his room and worked most of the time. l-lis favorite occupation was drawing. Such a small matter as doing eleven plates in a night he hardly considered worth mentioning. The second term marked the turning point in Pardy's career as a student, for by that time he had discovered that there was unothing to any of the studies here, and he could devote his whole time, outside of class, to seeing the town with ulVlitch. As a sprinter Gus stands without a peer. just ask some- one about the 440-yd. novice held in the Armory in l909. At every corner at least one runner felt the weight of the flying Dutchman and fell in a heap, until at the finish no one dared come within ten feet of him. If its anything in the line of athletics uPardy is there with bells on, but his real pleasure is to be at the piano and there you will find him at least two or three hours every day. Any thing from grand opera to rag time Pardy can play equally well, with or without notes. To sum it up, the darn Dutchman isn'! happy unless he is in everything, and when he is in anything he gets to the top. jOl-IN ALBERT PAULY, Albany, N. Y, Born March 22, l888, at Albany, N. Y. Prepared at Christian Brothers' Academy. Class base- ball team l907 and l908. 'Varsity baseball team l909. Punk, yes, that is his nickname, but if you have seen him you will wonder how he ever had such a nickname thrust on him. By his ap- pearance and always ready smile you would think that he owned the state capitol at Albany and was just attending school for his health. We think that the nickname had its derivation from Hunk, which is his one sure bet when in class. You might ask why he ever came to Troy. It must have been to get a post-graduate education in bowling, playing pool, billiards, pinochle and baseball and one or two other things which l wonlt mention. I-Ie can beat the machines at lVlac's almost any old time and usually has 300 to 400 on the books. And we often wonder who gets the two-pound boxes of candy he takes home every Wednesday and Friday afternoons after school. But in bowling is where he shines. l-le is the champion of Albany and has taken so many prizes and medals that he had to hire a safe deposit vault to keep them in. Ask him to roll a game and he will always be on the job. In closing we hope he will have as much success in his lessons as he has in sports and be with us in l9l l. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV DANIEL SIMPSON PELLETIER, R. S. E., B A 15,9 N E, K. C. N., S.C., Troy. N- Y- Born, 1889, Newkerne, S. C. Assistant manager basketball, 1909. Manager, 1910. When we first met this transplanted son of the South we thought him very, very shy, but isn't it funny what a difference just a few hours make? I-Ie has changed our opinion of him to that of a ushysterf' At first he was one of the leading lights of 1911 in scholastic work, but he soon found out the better policy was to make them all think that you know what you do not. At Sandy Hill-Well that is where Our I-Ierou shines, for with the dances and our popular I Iotel Manager it was Danny the only one who could do anything with him. And at the dance and party in room 58, well ask him about it if he remembers and ask him why he stayed over in Sandy I-Iill. Oh, you 'Redd H But, Danny, we all hope for the best for you now, although the future to us does look dark, and we know that when we go up for that sheepskin in 1911 you will be one of us and that you will make every success in after life. EDWIN GEORGE REYNOLDS, JR., New Rochelle, N. Y. Born December 27, 1889, in New York City. Prepared at New Rochelle I-Iigh School. Entered September, 1907. Member of 'varsity hockey team 1907-'OS-'09-'10. 'Varsity track team jl909. Manager class hockey team, 1908-'09. 'Ted blew into Troy fresh as a mountain breeze and with such a winning way about him that he immediately became one of the most popular men in his class- with the sophomores, who invited him more than once to attend their Friday evening parties and enliven the occasion with feats of acrobatic and vocal skill. They also like to have him tell them about H45 IVIinutes from Broadwayf' and when he'was through they would offer him some refresh- ments which in his greenness he would refuse. But he soon learned the folly of refusing and soon became an ardent worshipper at the Temple of Bacchus and he might be found at any time in one of the numerous boozoological bazaars, which make Troy famous. lubricating his tonsils with Gam- brium's Ambrosia. I-Ie found, however, that Bacchus was a false god and that if he intended get- ting through the Tute he must change his course and follow in the footsteps of Ricketts, who once found him staring six months in the face, and as usual gave him the helping hand and pulled Ted away from danger. Having been saved and started anew, Ted immediately made his debut into society and casting aside the folly of the freshman year, went breezing through the sophomore year on a new tack. But this position did not seem to suit him, so he decided to become a pill and get through the ?Tute, and he has sixteen pass slips as evidence of his untiring work, and with five more to come it looks as though he might become the champion long distance obstacle racer. Well, we all wish him luck, but cannot help wondering how it is that he can forsake the pleasures of youth for the labor of a pill. .rDannysv Ted ' Kid RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Chuck Eva CHARLES PI-IILLIP RILEY, Hyndesville, N. Y. Born November IO, l887, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Prepared at Saratoga I-Iigh School and Coble- skill High School. Entered Institute September, 1907. Vlfhen this fair, golden-haired youth landed in Troy, September, l907, fresh from the wilds and terrors of Schoharie county, the people of'Troy knew that there had come among them a personage worthy of consideration and respect. Like all other representatives of the human race nchuckn has his faults. lf he only possessed the ability to live up to his numerous and well-defined intentions there is no telling where he would ulandl' in his professional career, but we are sure that he would hold some lofty position. We must not forget to inform our readers that this promising young man's name graces the top of the list of First Night- ers. It is a question of a serious nature among the Proctor and Lyceum management as to the success of their productions after he leaves Troy in l9l l. But when it comes to a consideration of the female portion, maybe our blonde isn't there uwilh bells on! While in the company of a very charming young lady one night, she was heard to say that there was only one blonde that she ever liked and that wasn't he. But its very seldom that he gets in wrong. Whenever one of the fellows makes the acquaintance of one of Troy's 'ifaii' sex, one of the first questions that is pro- pounded by her is Do you know 'Blonde' Riley? We have come to the conclusion that his at- tentions to the girls here are merely side issues to pass away time. for haven't we noticed that any- where from two to six times a week he receives a letter with the same postmark and same neat hand-writing which he seems more than delighted to get? We are quite sure that there is a seri- ousness back of it, so we extend our sympathies to the broken hearts which will be caused by his leaving Troy. ALSTON ORANGE ROSE, T B H, Walton, N. Y. Born at Brighton, Iowa, November l5, l889. Prepared at Walton High School. Entered 'Tute, 1907. Eva in his freshman year was a model youth, but alas it was too good and could not last. Now he is considered one of Sams regulars. This innocent youth is famous with the ladies, and even on his junior survey he took up with poor grub, in order that he might live in a house with what the boys say is a peach. We all know that Eva is handsome, but he takes gneat pride in standing before the mirror to appreciate his beauty. But when this guileless youth is seen wearing his white vest, you can depend on it that something is about to happen. Eva, like all ministers' sons, tries lo uphold his former reputation and has been in so many scrapes that it would take pages to tell about, though we all remember the night that he came limping home and hearing him say, If it had been a three-story window I would have broken my neck. Eva, with all his faults, is popular with his fellow classmen, and when it comes to studying he always does his share, so that there is not a doubt but he will be able to shake the dust of Troy from his feet in 1911. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV CHARLES KENNETH SCOTT, Salamanca, N. Y. Born june l0, l889, at Kent, Ohio. Prepared at Salamanca High School. Member of sophomore class football team. When this innocent looking lad left the wilds of the lndian Reservation for the more refined atmosphere of Troy he had the best of intentions to remain true to his squaw, Sally Manoa, but the fair Trojan maizlens soon banished all thoughts of the girl he left behind. He was frequently seen on the Albany boats, thereby gaining his first acquaintance with the elite of the fair sex. This treasure hunt, after lasting two long years, was brought to a quick termination, and now Scottie, instead of his evening constitutional down Third avenue, may be seen taking a little trip around the corner. Scottie's war dances are of great renown and are seemingly very popular with the students. While out on the war path his supply of stories is really wonderful, and they usually furnish plenty of innocent amusement for the rest of his tribe. Ar the beginning of his junior year he departed for Cornell, but after a short stay of one month, the call 'of the wild brough him back to Troy, and again he inhabits his olcl haunts and dances his old war dances with a new line of con, which he distributes lavishly regardless of effect or consequence. Scottie is a hail fellow, well met, with a good word and a smiling countenance for all, iWe wish him the best of success, and hope that he is appreciated in the future, as he 'tis at old R. P. l. ANTHONY JAMES SCULLEN, Little Falls, N. Y. Born September 4, l889, at Little Falls, N. Y. It was on Labor Day, and he has ever since been a member of the Sons of Rest. Ar the age of five he entered a private school, Benton Hall, and was graduated therefrom in june of l903. l-le entered Little Falls l-ligh School in September of the same year, and was graduated from there after an exceedingly brilliant career, in 1907. Dur- ing his High School course he was a member of the Theta Phi fraternity. Shortly after his gradu- ation from High School, he decided that engineering was his family trait, his father being an elec- trical engineer. So he came to this corruptive Troy town to try and gain a few points by which he might earn the price necessary to keep body' and soul together during his natural life. l-le has not done it yet. Scottie 94 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE V Leathery Faced Rogue Chief Shaking Head, etc. Sheaf Shrimp W CHARLES JAY SEIBERT, Brooklyn, N. Y. Born in Brooklyn, July 23, l877. Prepared at Pratt Institute. Entered 'Tute September, l907. Gladstone, Cooper, Rensselaer or the Sioux, each and every one is happy to know they are a part of this undersized hero. He is known throughout our school as no one has ever been known. No history is sufiicient to extol all his virtues, his abilities and his stock of jokes. Like l..awson's and Crocketfs jokes they have been handed down from the time of Stephen Rensselaer. Seibert's life has been spent all over, that's why he appears so foreign and distinguished looking. He has slept be- neath the scintillating raysn of the Southern Cross: he has braved the briny deep many times, he has even placed his foot or feet in every state east of the Rockies. The puff of the engine, the 'ibuzz of the motorzn the uwhirr of the fly-wheel is music to his ears. ulbressure times volume equals Seibertf' Charles jay Seibert, thatis his full name, is the most quiet and unassuming of men fexcept when power plants are at issuej, yet he is ambitious, not however like Brutus for glory, or Cesar for dominion. His great ambition is to build a wall round South America and inside of it plant not two, but a dozen American machines where only one grew before. After all this, wouldn't it be funny to see Seibert fussing? Wouldn't it tickle your ribs to see him walking down Broadway with Miss B. or Miss S.? Wouldn't it be strange if he stopped at the Inn and treated the bunch? Wouldn't we be lost without Seibert? Yes! Yes! we would. N. B.-Quotations are from original history. This is a condensed copy. PAUL T. Sl-IEAFER, 6 X, Pottsville, Pa. Born january 9, l888, Pottsville. Prepared P, H. S. Entered Institute September, '07. Of Sheaf's!' early life little is known, except that it was spent in the wilds of Pennsylvania, amongst the Dutch and the Hunkies. On account of this early environment his conceptions of the ways of civilized life were rather vague. But he soon learned the ropes and may now be classed almost as a regular human being. He is one of those quiet, unassuming young men, but he gets there just the same. He is quite popular with the ladies, but does not spend much time on his Troy friends. But once a week, as regular as clockwork, he disappears from our midst without saying a word, and on sundry such occasions he has been seen catching the Albany local. We think the fair charmer must live in Rensselaer, but do not know. We would like to write about some of his escapades, but so far as can be learned, he hasn't been in any. In fact f'Sheaf used to be a good church member. He even went to Sunday school so regularly and knew his lessons so well that he was requested to teach a class. He immediately willed and got such an attack of cold feet that he never went back any more. However, Shrimp is all right and some day we will see him sitting calmly on top of the heap with the smile that never comes off. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV HAROLD WILLIAM SCHELLINGER, B A B, Batavia, N. Y. Born at Auburn, N. Y., Aug. 4, ISSS. Prepared Auburn H. S. and Batavia H. S. Varsity Track Team '08-'09, Captain '10, We often wondered why we do not see our subject so much now-a-days, but the explanation is clear. Girls. That's all there is to it. When first he reached town he was always with the bunch and did his share to make life a burden at the Dorm. But since he be- came our class hero on the cinder path, he was practically carried off bodily by the girls, and they have not returned him since. You can see him any day riding beside some fair maiden in her auto, and he never looks to the left or right. From the above you would not expect him to be an AI stu- dent. Well he is not a shining light of the class, but although he will not finish with our class in I9II still we hope that when we come back a year later we will see him among those who are wear- ing the caps and gowns. JOSEPH EDWARD SHEARY, Troy, N. Y. Born August I5, l890. Prepared Troy High School. Little is known of this fat Irishman. He is a native of Troy and on this account does things on the quiet. Loves a jolce when on someone else, but when it is on him it's different. Fighting is second nature to him. He is a member of the best clubs in Troy and never misses seeing a good one. Kid Henry is his ideal and jo hopes to some day be his manager. He is gifted with a line'of tall: that has no equal. It surely ought to gain some public office for him. Jo has made up his mind to marry and settle down. Five nights each week he can be found at her house. The two nights that he misses each week can be accounted for. On Monday nights he is at the Beaver Club and the other night he studies. Even if he is practically married he doesn't miss much. Some bad stories are told of his conduct while in New York last fall. He will get over his bad habits in time and next year when he has fin- ished with the Chemistry department he will settle down and make the dear ,girl happy. It must be said though that Jo has plenty of friends and is always there with the glad hand and his choice line of talk. ' Schell jo Blondy RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE UROY., Why Girls Leave Home 'Charlesn NC. T, A. Stubs THOMAS ROY SHOREY, Troy, N. Y. Born January 23, 1886, at Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Prepared at Hoosick Falls High School. En- tered the Institute September, l907. The subject of this sketch is a firm believer that sleep is a beauty producer. Ott in the stilly air of early morning we have heard an alarm clock ringing in his room. Then muffled sounds and finally silence. Alarm clocks were not intended to wake Roy up. They are good only for pleasure. His method is to set the clock on one side of the room and see how long it rings before he gets there. One of his chief after-supper employments is whistling classical music from the depths of the bath room. The only reason for his choice of places is that in there he is safe from all bouquets, etc. Although given to these wicked vices Roy is a good fellow, ready at all times for fun. We feel sure that some day we will hear of his engineering exploits, especially of his proposed invention, a portable bath room. CHARLES THOMAS AUGUSTINE SIBBALD, Troy, N. Y. Born january 19, l890, Troy, N. Y. Graduated at L. S. I., in l907. Entered 'Tute September, 'O7. This shy young thing has always been of a scientific bent, and it is but natural that we should tind him following Civil Engineering. Despite this we are at a loss to know why he should have chcsen the sacred halls of old Rensselaer as his stamping grounds, unless it is Ito give him an excuse for visiting the Essex Lunch. Some who pretend to know say that Charlie's attraction there is not the regulation egg with that he feeds his face with each noon, but is a human attraction in the shape of a dark-eyed beauty who reigns supreme at the famous hostelry. Charlie's parents have indignantly denied this rumor and say that the female in question has had nothing to do with it, and never will have. They say that Charlie was sent to the 'Tute because they thought it the most likely place for him to learn. The young man himself excuses his appearance at our school be- cause, he says the Institute boys have always held a good reputation among the girls of Troy, ind, etc., etc. Now, we don't knew exactly what he was driving at, but maybe he was kidding us. However, Chuck is a good boy, and whenever he is not in the care of some solicitous maiden, may be relied upon. I-Ie has always shown up in the class scraps, and even though a few of us had a mistaken idea of his abilities, in our freshman cane rush, we all know now that he is a terror in a tussle. It seems that in the above named rush, the boy was on the bottom, but he got there intentionally, so as to save himself a divorce from his trousers. In the female line Charles shows a decided preference for red, so come on, you with the Titian locks! TRANSIT, VOL. XLV HENRY VAN BUREN STANBERY, Zanesville, O. Born Zanesville, O., October 3, ISS9. Kenyon Academy, Kenyon University and University School, Cleveland, O. From whence the term Count originated no one knows, but we all know his resemblance to the tall, distinguished looking Christy man in the present-day novels and to hear him talk the appropriateness of the term is evident. Stan inclines toward sportiness and his stay at the Rensselaer, while very pleasant, was not productive of many recitations. After a visit to Williams, he was so enthusiastic about it that it superseded the Fourth Dimension as a topic of conversation for a while. The Count is a shark in a number of things, his physique, being ad- mirably adapted for golf, tennis and other things. Stan is very practical. He delights in ap- plying his calculus, etc., to figure out such things as the hardest theoretical shots from various posi- tions onthe pool table, and it must help, because we all know his skill at the game. While playing he always goes through the twenty-three stages of cigarette making. Stan likes to be awakened early, so he can go back to sleep, but always thanks you very much. One morning with his watch under his pillow he inquired for the time. Upon being informed he said: That is correct, how did you know? We all know how bright Stan is and he is sure to get along if he only works half as much as the rest of us are forced to. MORTON HUMMEL STEINMETZ, fb rlf, Troy, N. Y. Born December 30, ISGS, at Troy, N. Y. Prepared at Troy High School and Troy Academy. Entered Institute September, l907. Member 'Varsity basketball team, '07-'08, '08-'09, '09-'l0. 'Varsity baseball team '09. Member freshmen baseball and basketball teams. If at any time in your travels about Troy you should see something that resembles a number eleven, dressed in man's clothes, with a couple of children on his arm, don't get frightened, for it is only Steinie or Mr, Wirts, as he is known on the beat, at his usual pastime-that of baby snatching. One thing that George, misses most is the burlesque shows. He was always there in the first row, that is if another member of his family wasnit there lirst. More than once he would start for the show and then not go in. We wonder why? For a bashful, quiet boy he certainly shines with the ladies, especially the New York waitresses. One time he had the reputation of being the nicest boy in Troy and Watervliet also. When it comes to playing basketball this long-haired boy is certainly there even if you can't see him. Half the time the opposing center can't find him, he is so thin, and that is how he makes so many baskets. He is very strict in his training, never known to smoike- while passing the gym. In Chemistry he is a hard worker and very ambitious. Unlike the rest he is always working and never breaks anything, he is thinking about the money he is to get back. What he does with it is a mystery to some people. But we are sure Skinny will become a successful Chemist if he settles in Bloomlield, but we advise him to keep away from Klondike, as we think he would not be successful there. Stan Steinie Skinny RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Chuck 'icxerrnanyn uBlondy - CHARLES FREDERICK STRASMER, JR., A T A, K, C, N., B. C. R. Buifalo, N. Y. Born December 3, ISGS. Prepared at Buffalo Mosten Park High School. Entered Institute fall of l907. Member sophomore football team. Yes, this is Charles F. Strasmer, Jr., and please donit forget the uJr., else pater might open son's mail, much to the latter's embarrassment. That 'ichucki' is a heart-breaker is easily seen from a glance at the accompanying likeness of his fair countenance. But for all his fondness for the fair sex, he loves but one. ln his leisure moments a far away dreamy look will come into his eyes and we all know that he is dreaming of that beau- tiful, hill-bordered inland lakeg the moon peeping through the clouds, revealing to view-oh, but it wouldn't be fair to tell, so we will leave the rest to the reader's imagination. For all his dreaming he generally is wide awake when ihere's anything doing, and almost any Friday night will find him along with the crowd, swinging on a pawn-broker's sign or doing some other equally foolish stunt. In spite of all his faults Germany is a good fellow, and those of his class who know him the best, realize that in some future day they will be able to say with pride, he was a class mate of mine at Rensselaer. 'il-lerels to you, 'Chuckf i' JOHN Z. STREET, Newcastle, Pa. Born November 4, ISS6. Prepared at Newcastle High School. Circulating Manager Polytechnic, l907. During Blondy's freshman year he was very quiet. All old-timers remember that stormy time. It was good policy to remain quiet. Peroxide Jack has blossomed forth as a fusser. Who would have thought it? I-le has not lost that sedate look, that charming look or that please donlt look at me look he carries with him. It is said that Blondy frequents the country near Bald Rock and Sycaway with a ucousinf' We hope he has not been taking fussing lessons from those terrible Dorm boys. Jack has a leaning towards school-marms. just put a book under your arm, gather a few little ones about you and-wait for Jack -he'll come. Newcastle has charms. jack is a beautiful talker, but would be much better if there were only Troy people to think of. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV BENJAMIN STEIN, Brooklyn, N. Y. Born 11- .... . Preparatory education in Public and High School of Brooklyn, N. Y. Our friend Bennie was a late comer at the Institute and his first reception was similar to that of Lord Beaconsf1elcl's in the British Parliamentg they thought he was too young. But Stein did not go to Continental Europe to get over that, but stayed in Troy instead and proceeded to become a distinguished member of the class of l9ll. Since then he has not added much to his stature, but his work indicates a healthy brain growth. I-Ie makes a specialty of appending mathe- matical theory as applied to electricity and mechanics, and as a side issue he gives astronomy les- sons to a select class of young ladies. We strongly suspect that he will become a valued member of the Board of Expert Weighers of the Sugar Trust soon after he graduates, for he is the only man in the class who succeeded in making dry bricks weigh more than those saturated with water, which accomplishment should recommend him at once to the above mentioned corporation. We know that he is going to make a clever engineer, and do not hesitate to say that his future work will make him an honor to his class. GEORGE j, SUMMERS, 9 E, B. C. R., K. C. N., 9 N E, Buffalo, N. Y. Born at Buffalo, N. Y., October IZ, 1888. Prepared at Technical I-Iigh School. Class basketball Q13 'Varsity football f2,3D. Pres. Junior Class first term. Editor-in-Chief l9ll Transit. Sleepy certainly has lived up to his name. No one knew that he was in existence during his fresh- man year, except the few of his friends who possessed luxurious couches. These he was wont to occupy during his leisure moments, and while we can say that George never shirked his work, still the couches were not often vacant. Of late, however, we have discovered a new trait of his char- acter. I-Ie has developed a great propensity for the game of hearts, and his numerous trips to Buf- falo this fall have led us to believe that he will not always be a bachelor. We surely wish you luck George, and knowing your infallible ability to take care of yourself, we haven't the slightest doubt but that you will be successful. at . vu Bennie 1. Sleepy Sum C RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Jim apin JAMES BONIFACE SULLIVAN, Troy, N. Y. Born June 5, ISS9, at Troy, N. Y. Prepared at La Salle Institute. If you could see Jim you would say, Isn't he a cute little fellow? I-Ie is a quiet-looking chap. Still water runs deep, and we, his companions, know that his looks are deceiving. I-Ie is following the path of other had boys and is in love. I-Iis diplomacy is wonderfulg he can make a dozen girls each think he loves her only. Who would think it when they see him'bIush. Alas! the blush is only a sham, as he thinks of the long way home and the number of stops he must make to keep from freezing. I-Ie is a. dear, sweet little thing and we love him. STANLEY TAYLOR, Troy, N. Y. Born at Troy, N. Y., ISBB. Prepared at Egberts High School, Cohoes and Troy High School- Entered Rens. Poly. Institute September, I907. To do this subject full justice is beyond my powers, but from this short sketch it will be seen that Cap is in a class by himself. There are several Taylors in the School, but I wish it to be understood that this is the great and only mem- ber of that family. When very small he had a fondness for mud pies. I-Ie would spend his time making them and when they fell apart he was heard to say Damn. From this childish trait his family concluded that he had in mind some great engineering feat and decided to let his genius bloom along the lines laid out by the 'Tute. You who know him may see the result. For the bene- Ht of those who do not, let me say that when it comes to advice, Cap is as full of that useful ar- ticle as the average bull-pup is of meanness, and he is always ready to part with it, if his friends will wait long enough. Cap is not alone a shark in his studies but when it comes to the ladies, he is, to use the common expression, right tharl If you don't believe it, examine the earnings of the United Traction Company on the Watervliet division. You will find that they have increased enorm- ously since Cap first started to keep warm the Hagstones of that locality. I might go on and tell of several other incidents such as the prelude to the Battle of Schaghticokef' but they do not come igclighin this article. I-Iowever, Cap is a good steady fellow and always ready to help his friends 1 e can. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV FREDERICK CASPER TEIPER, R. S. E., B A 13,9 N E, K. C. N., B. C. R. Buffalo, N. Y. Born January 8, ISS9, I-Iamilton, Canada. Prepared Lafayette I-Iigh School. Entered Institute Sep- tember, '07. One morning early in September, l907, the cop on the Station beat found this young Dutch Canuck wandering aimlessly around, with only a card with Onie, on it attached to him. After looking him over the cop directed him to the Rensselaer Inn, but strange to say Our Cas- per has never liked the place since. For this kind act he has always had a fond feeling for Troy's handsomest and on several occasions has shown this liking. I-Ie started out well up among all of us, but his hardest task ever since that time has been in making the Profs. think that he knew something that he did not and in trying to impress on every one that My face is my fortune. We early found that he was one of the Mae au Ventun Club and as time went on he eclipsed every one in this line and became Provident, especially on his junior Survey at Sandy Hill when he was The goods. But Teip with all your faults, we love you yet, and hope and are sure that some day you can truthfully say Do you know who did the steel work for that? JAMES HARRY TILLEY, R. S. E., B A B, New York, N. Y. Born December 26, ISSS, New York City. Yes, Vesta was somewhat of a Christmas present, but unlike most tokens of that season, he was not broken or thrown away. No, far be it from S'nutch. I-Ie was fed on Mellenis Baby Food and now here in the ranks we have a full-fledged, well-fed fand he shows it, big boy. Vesta prepared at De Xlifitt Clinton I-Iigh School of New York, where he carried off all weight honors, no not in the field events, but in the beefy line. But still and all he is some boy, if you don't think so, just ask some of the fair young Trojan maidens, for he sure has broken some hearts. This, coupled with pinochle, are his chief pastimes. Wfhen speaking on this subject, just picture a portly gentleman, with a Peter S Perfecto tightly clinched between his teeth floating down town on his way to a fussing fest, but girls, the one that gets our Vesta will get some kiddo, for his weight shows that he's jolly and we can vouch that he is one of the best fellows that can be found in more than a day's journey. So let him go forth with the kindest regards left behind and with a hearty wish of success by the Nestlings. Teip Casper Vesta RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE nlggie., Shorty IGNATIUS VINCENT TOOLE, Sandy I-lill, N. Y. Born February l, 1887 at Sandy Hill, N. Y. Prepared at Sandy Hill High School. Entered In' stitute September, 1907. When the subject of this sketch first came to Troy he was not very welI acquainted with the ways of the Troy maidens. But after he had spent several evenings in front of the High School while his date sat in the front window watching him, he became wiser. Believing that brass buttons have charmsfor the fair ones he has joined the militia. Now when he passes down the street the maidens all remark Who is that military young man? Iggie can generally be found in the center of a group, telling the fellows why the Prof. was wrong. After all, we be- lieve that if nerve and talk count he has a very bright future. PAUL ADOLF VOLCKER, R. T. S., T B H, Brooklyn, N. Y. Born October l3, l889, Hoboken, N. Prepared at Brooklyn Boys ' High School, from which hesgraduated '07. Entered Institute September, 'O7. Here is a long, lean, lanky specimen of humanity who blew in from somewhere down state known as Brooklyn, the City of Churches and rubber plants. Looking into his past life for a brief space of time, we see him first enjoying that which has always been his greatest pleasure and recreation-bass fishing away from civilization. This will no doubt account for the many important articles published in the N. Y. papers, on Small Mouthed Bass some time ago. Next we see Paul as one .of the founders and President of a Liter- ary Club. He then took a course and diploma in First Aid to the Injured preparatory to entering Rensselaer. Since his arrival at the 'Tute, to make a long story short, we can but mention a few of the many important events in Volk's college career. lt may be of interest to ask him how he succeeded in escorting a young lady home by way of a Blue Line Car for Cohoes, when the aforesaid Edna lives on Twelfth street, Troy. Ask Shorty how, as captain of a Junior Survey Section, he got his men out and on the iob early-and the result. This youth of the superfluous abundance of grey mattern is at a loss to find a reason for measuring the Right Ascension to the left instead of to the right, as the name would suggest. Paul has high ambitions nevertheless, for he intends to take a course in gymnastics now, in order that he may assume charge of one of the childrens play grounds in New York during the summer months. Be this as it may-some ascribe his phenomenal success to Herculcan sta.ture f2x6.5x5J, but the most probable reason is his phenomenal versatility, being one of those fellows who, being beaten, can argue still. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV DOMINGO A. VAZQUEZ, U. H. A., Cuba. Born in Santiago de Cuba April 23, IBSS. Prepared at the American Collegiate Inst., Far Rock- away, I... I., N. Y. Entered the Institute September, 1907. During a very stormy night in the month of September a terrific gale of wind blew into town this incomplete outline of human crea- tion. Right away he took a train for Albany and it was next morning when he came back and de- cided to take up-9 Engineering. The photographer must have had an all-day's job in retouching his picture for he looks quite presentable in it. Baseball always was his favorite amusement, and in spring time you can see his Fingers painted with iodine. which he takes care to use every day. Whatever you do, don't speak to him of anything concerning mines, for he'll talk to you about such things until the cows come home. Of course in all his thrilling adventures, our hero happens to take the leading partg unfortunately he always comes out alive! I-Ie has a decided bent for En- gineering, but there is something that puzzles him. XVhy in -- do you need calculus lo make a steam shovel?' His curly hair a la mode, his pearly teeth a la Held, have made quite a hit among the Trojan maids, and in consequence he has been unable to escape Cupid's darts. You can see him go up Fifth avenue twice a week, especially, every Sunday, disappearing before he gets to Hoosick. Proctor's is his general amusement, but you don't dare look at him too often, or our Adonis will think you are directing your 'glances at his lady friend. However, everybody who knows Vazquez has to agree that he is a good fellow, and we sincerely wish him the best of luck. LOUIS VAN BURK, 6 X, Albany, N. Y. Born January 22, 1868, at Albany, N. Y. Prepared at Albany High School. Entered Institute in the fall of l907. Really this is not a very good picture of our hero, or rather villain which would come nearer to true life. In spite of his childish look from which you would think that he could not say anything worse than Oh, my! he really says Gosh darn it or By I-Iumclingern once in a great while. But this is only when he'has those dreams of his. And he has many. Ofttimes you hear him whisper The Islands of Java are mine by inheritance, for did not my great- grandfather own them. Or he will say, I think I can fill this this time. I'll take one. And he fills oftener than some persons would like him to till. But where Boiler shines is at bowling. By his graceful delivery, and his parabolic helical catenary curve of his fwhich by the way he has invented and patentedj he makes as much as 70 to l00 every game he rolls. Xvhy he ever thought of taking up Engineering is still a mystery. Boiler is an expert bank accountant and there are few banks within a radius of 100 miles that have not called him in to straighten out their books. And he does it some way or other, which way is described in detail in the several books he has written on the subject. But enough. I..et us finish by saying he is one of the best and most loyal men of his class who will surely be with us in June, l9I I. - i'Kid Bone-I-lead Boiler RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Bennie Butts BENJAMIN BURSON WOLF, Brooklyn, N. Y. Born ISB9, Brooklyn, N. Y. Prepared at Poly Prep, Perhaps what accounts for his neglect to study during his freshman year, is that he comes from a city that can boast of many farmers. It took Bennie a full year to see the sights of Troy, and to pick out a fair damsel, with whom he could spend the long, dreary evenings. Since this most important discovery his whereabouts are little known, except that he is seen occasionally coming from the direction of Ninth street. His office hours, or rather his room hours, are from I0 p. m. to 9 p. m. Still Bennie finds time to do his work and we are glad to say he is doing quite well considering the impediment which Nature put upon him, i. e., good looks, the delight of all girls. NVe have hopes of Bennie graduating if he keeps to the straight and narrow path, which he is now traveling. LLOYD BRUCE WATERS, R. S. E., B A B, New York. Born May Zl, 1887, in New York City. Prepared at De Witt Clinton I-Iigh School, N. Y. 'Vars- ity baseball '08-'09, 'Varsity track '08. Class baseball '08-'09. Class football '08. Class basket- ball '09. Class track '08, One of the most popular methods pursued by the oflicials of the Metropolis to get rid of their superfluous population, is to send them to the 'Tuleg hither came Buttsg unwept, unhonored and unsung. I-lis introduction into the Tech. social circle was carefully attended to by the social lions of the class ahead, and indeed it was a warm reception-warm in numerous places. His kicking, of which there was much hot air, was of no avail, for the kicking was being done by the other fellows. Speaking of heated atmospheric conditions, let me say that when the lobby is ex- tremely warm, it might be good to see if the radiators are being assisted by Butts fcenerally found so.j But our hero, besides being a student and an addition to the heating supply is also an athlete of great promiseg for especially in clearing the hurdles has he shown his ability. As in no athletic meet has he been beaten out for the much coveted prize of bringing home the bacon. Butts shows his skill in another branch of athletics: baseball, and to see him on the diamond one can read- ily see that he is some class. But as a basketball player he would remind you of Dorando Pietri doing a Marathon. Our only trouble with Butts is in finding a fair one with whom he may live a very happy life 'and we are quite sure that when he graduates in l9l l, that task will be the first in his engineering line. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV SANFORD MINGLE WAGNER, 9 E, Auburndale, Mass. Born February I7, 1888 at Williamsport, Pa. Vice-President Class second term freshman. Class football team. Class basketball team. 'Varsity track '08. 'Varsity football '08-'09. Oh, you handsome, black-haired boy with the red necktief' This was the salutation that greeted Wag one day at Proctor's, when he was seated back in the Gfth row. Some class to that boy when the girls can spot him as far away as that! Didn't have any effect on Wag, however, he is so used to those things. Ask Wag about those Columbia A. C. men whom he met on the Emma Willard campus one dark and stormy night ffor Wag j. They had quite a little celebration together. This was not the same nigh! that Tillie came home from Albany! ! As for Wag's qualities as a student we need only add that he is a charter member of the Students' Protective Association. His interest in this organization is only exceeded by his activity when drumming up the Sunrise Club! ALVARO CASTRO, Merida, Yucatan, Mex. Born in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, ISS9. Prepared at Horace Mann High School and at the Colegio Catholico de San Yldefouso. Entered R. P. I., September, 1907. Heartbreaker Castro came to Troy with the best ideas in the world. He wanted to be a Civil Engineer, and for a while it looked as if nothing in the world could stop this boy. But soon he found out that the fascinating Troy girls were the girls after his own heart. They seemed to have a magnetic effect on the boy from the land of Bullf1ghts. Castro says that he is not handsome, but he is Haute. This boy is also very strong for the Gay White Way, and you can see him taking a train for dear old New York every time he gets a chance. But never ask him why he takes a Schenectady car so often. You'll make him blush if you do. The girls think he is charming. Look at those brown eyes. Did you ever hear him play the piano or the mandolin? You haven't! Well, you've missed something great. Drink, no he never touches anything stronger than T well, you will have to ask Billy Breese about that. Ask him if he remembers the 1912 sleigh-rush. He visits Albany quite often. Oh, you Madison avenue! Castro is a good and true friend and no doubt he will be a good Engineer and one of R. P. l.'s worthy graduates. Wag I-Ians RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INISTITUTE Nibbles IRVING RUSSELL NOBLE, Watervliet. N. Y. Born July 30, ISS9, at Watervliet. Prepared at Watervliet High School. Entered lnstitute Sep- tember, l907. Vvhen this fair-haired child with the dreamy eyes chanced one day to see a sur- veyor using a transit he became fired with the ambition to become an engineer. Accordingly, he came alone across the mighty river into Troy, a slate and an arithmetic under his arm, and lisped the story of his desires into the ever ready ear of the faculty. He was at once permitted to be- come a freshman and has since done his share in making Institute history. Nibbles is a good judge of cigars and other smoke producers, and his advice as to the best brands is eagerly sought by all who contemplate acquiring the tobacco habit. Of Nibbles' accomplishments as a social leader we can speak but little from positive knowledge, but rumor has it that he is richly gifted in that line and that he is also very popular because he is such a strong advocate of women's rights. Be these as they may, his friends all agree that he is a good fellow to have around, and wish him success in his life's work. Gif-F' GEORGE E. GIFFORD, Aurora, N. Y. Born january Zl, l888, at Aurora, N. Y. Prepared at Somcs Academy, Aurora, N. Y. En- tered the Institute September, l907. Giff was one of the select few who entered the Institute according to tradition. On the first Friday night of his college career, he was cordially invited to attend a gathering on Fifteenth street for the amusement of the next higher class. After being suf- ficiently urged in various ways he showed his ability to perform amusing stunts. Particular credit was given him for his ability to whistle certain strains of dance music. During the first year George had a monopoly on the telephone and his speaking acquaintances increased with surprising rapidity. On one particular evening, when he had been persuaded to escort one of these ac- quaintances to the remote districts of Albia, he discovered, as he was about to take a car home, that he was broke. Well, Giff proved that his legs were made to use, and after a most delightful nocturnal stroll arrived at the Dorm in the wee, sma hours of the morning. His ex- pressions upon that occasion are unfit for print. It is sufficient to say, however, that since that time Albia and Gilt haven't been friends. He doesn't believe in taking any more chances. One morning when room three's occupants were out, a most mysterious thing happened. 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Member of the track squad, '08, 'varsity basketball '08 and '09. Dick first discovered his ability as an engineer while working on the Panama canal. l-le came North to the states and after many vicissitudes finally landed at the 'Tute. Twice yearly you may hear Dick announcing, Gee! I did get stung! and at these times he always decides to leave at once for some other Tech, but he never does. Why? Well uthere's a reason, several reasons. Dick is one of the champion fifussersi' of his class, his only requirement is, she must have small feet. Several evenings each week Dick takes a hike up the avenue, where he goes he won't di- vulge, but we can guess. 'iDick's favorite offer is a bungalow under a banana tree in the sunny south and how could any one refuse such an offer? But with all his faults we love him still, for he's an all-round good fellow. Although he is seriously handicapped by being a member of that pitiful M. E. bunch, he is 'imaking good. Thus we will leave him, wishing him the best of success in his chosen profession. EDGAR BELL BLACK, Buffalo, N. Y. Born October l6, 1888 at Minneapolis, Minn. Prepared at Lafayette High School, Buffalo, N. Y. Central I-Iigh School. Duluth. Minn., Lyons Township High School, La Grange, Ill. A rolling stone gathers no moss, but it gets well polished. Such may be said of our friend UE. B. 1-le entered the 'Tute with us in l907, and was as green a frosh as you could find. It di:ln't take him long to acquire a little knowledge, however, and since then he has been trying to get his rolling habit started again. l-le nearly succeeded this last term and we really thought that we had lost him, but like that proverbial bad penny he has turned up again. During his travels E.d. must have met lots of people, for he has a heavy correspondence, and the strangest part of it all is that most of the letters he receives are written in a feminine hancl. Don't misconstrue this, however, and think that the girls claim all his time, for he is most industrious where lessons are concerned. l-le does not seem to be very successful with them, however, but we feel sure that this cannot be taken as a criterion as to what he will do when he gets out into the worlcl. TRANSIT, VCL. XLV RAYMOND LEROY HERSCHELL, .3 'I' A, K.C. N., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Born November 26, l886. Prepared at the N. Tonawanda High School and entered the 'Tute in the fall of l907. Member of Soph. football tearng class president second term sophomore. From Roy's conversation one would suppose that Buffalo was a suburb of his home towng but be not deceived, gentle reader, for N. Tonawanda is but a lumber pile on the banks of the Erie canal. lm- mediately after his arrival in Troy. Husky set out in conquest of the fair sex, but his success in Troy was somewhat discouraging to one so accustomed to social eminence. He, however, changed his field of action to the Capitol City, where, from all accounts, he is succeeding admirably. Think of itg since his arrival at the 'Tute he has worn out no less than two dress suits and three opera hats. He is one of the best patrons of Proctorls theatre and almost any afternoon one may see his smiling countenance in the very first row of the orchestra, why so far forward, we will leave the reader to guess. However, Roy is a good fellow and although he comes from N. Tonawanda, we feel sure that he will be successful in the world, for great men do not always come from large cities. STRICKLAND KNEASS, AJP, Philadelphia, Pa. Born August l0, 1889, at Spring Lake, N. Prepared at Blyths' School, Philadelphia. En- tered lnstitute September, l907. Soph. Prom. Com. Assistant baseball manager '09, Manager 'l0. Here we have, gentle reader, the original gum shoe Xvillief' It is his wont to don these sound destroyers and issue forth at frequent intervals in search of raw meat or unguarded cradles. De- serves a Ph.D. for extensive researches in ethics. He has embodied the results of many years' strenuous effort in a booklet published by Warden for students of R. P. l. only, entitled 'iHow to have a morally good time amid base surroundings. Possesses a master mechanical mind that has had a relapse, and is only happy when he can wrinkle his brow and tell you how it is done. It was after a conversation with Strickn that the famous Bone-head Harryn was put into literature. Was also the inspiration for many witty daIfy-dills. Stride is a linguist of no mean ability, having, in fact, created a new language which he talks for hours when with either lba or Neecla. Goes in extensively for club life, being a member of the local chapter of the Down and Out, the Me and Ma and the Agnes clubs. Keenly appreciates a good joke if it isn't too speedy, and can work himself into spasms of uncontrollable mirth in a perusal of the Farmers' Almanac. ls usually the goat, but is, with all, one of those necessary evils that we can't live with or without. Husky Roy Nist RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE ..Pele.. Pal Pee Grove PAUL DALE OWEN, A T A, K. C. N., B. C. R., Niagara Falls, N. Y. Born at Niagara Falls, june l8, l889. Prepared at Michigan Military Academy. Entered the In- stitute in September, l907. Football class team '07, 'varsity '07-'08-'09, hockey captain class team '07, manager '08 'varsity '07-'08-'09, captain '09, assistant manager track '09. Owen? Did you say Owen? Now where, just where, have l heard that name before? Was it in Recitation I-lall? No! Decidedly no. Ah! l have it! it was in Cohoes, way back in l907. Time was when our unsophisticated, elongated friend Sentimental Pete used to sojourn frequently in the Spindle City. These visits ceased quite suddenly and 'tis said that Pete burned his bridge behind him. Very careless, I assure you, because now our friend has no way of recovering a certain R. sweater, which was sacrificed at his own expense one bitter night in June. Do not think that our friend stopped at such a small exhibition of his philanthropic tendencies. No, indeed. The next presenta- tion was a watch with a guaranteed movement to a fair damsel who hailed from distant Water- vliet. What, you did not know that Pete was an athlete? Once he got the ball-Did he run, did he run, run, run, run-yes, but in the wrong direction, toward Ninth street. So no matter, no matter, our Pete's next move was to join the army, oh, yes, he's a regular soldier boy, he is. It is rumored that the cause of this patriotic step was a clear and distinct no uttered by a certain pair of ruby lips. N. B.-Since then another pair of lips has said yes. Pete is sorry he took the fatal step, contrary to the usual way of a lover his heart is following the ponies instead of beating in unison with a certain heart of Troy. We have not described our friend particularly, it is un- necessary. Pete consists of a big and loving heart, surrounded by first class brawn and a manly figure, and has succeeded in establishing a firm place for himself in the esteem of his classmates. -i GRANT KNAUER PALSGROVE, '1' B II, R. T. 5., Atlantic City, N. J. Born October l, ISBS, Pottstown, Pa. Graduated Atlantic City High School '07. Entered lnsti- h.ite September, l907. Vice-President first term junior. Member Sophomore l-lop Committee ln a village by the sea They were happy as could be And then he came to Troy. With him there came, one ring, one trunk full of pictures, memories and regrets, infinite! The memories and regrets he has fortunately kept to himselfg the ring you all saw, for it is no more. But in its place is one of ruby redg a portentous omen forsooth! As for the pictures, they have proven to be the bane of his roommates' existence, for he bitterly com- plains that they are so numerous that he has room for none of his own. ln his freshman year, even as the hero in the Fair Co-edi' Pal took to writing a certain name many times upon his drawing board. But in our hero's case, this availed him naught beyond the necessity of the application of a little sand paper, and so time passed on, other interests presented themselves fhe stayed in Troy the whole of one summerj and Finally a new light dawned in the direction of Shushan, where there was no young cousin to hide under the sofa and await developments. But all in all it will be best to quench this light and with it a most interesting tale, both for our hero's peace of mind and for our own personal safety. However, leaving the feminine element out of the question, we can say, with- out any desire to be complimentary, that Pee Grove is a right nice, obliging, industrious and am-- bitious youngster, sure to get along all right, even though he cloes not lcnow enough about 'ifive hun- dred to last him over night. -TRANSIT, VOL. XLV DONALD B. SWAIN, Troy, N. Y. Born, l890. Prepared at Troy High School. Entered Institute September, l907. Of Dons early history, prior to his entering the 'Tute, little is lcnowng the above statement of his life is a matter of record and easily obtainedg for the rest we must trust to hearsay. One thing has been noticed many timesg when you are walking with him down town he very frequently grabs off his sky-piece, whereat any such remark as who's your friend? brings forth the nonchalant reply, Oh, I went to High School with her. Either there were lots of girls in High School or he trusts to our being ignorant of Whether he did or not. About a year ago Don joined the l,5O0 Club. If you donit believe it look in the telephone directory. I-Ie is also very fond of musicg his particular favorite being Keep on the Sunnyside, which same he does with marked regularity. Down in the Shop on Eighth street he could always be counted on as being in for most of the Hi raising that was committed. l:'rof. can testify as to his accuracy with wet waste. Si is a great huntsman. He and Red spend a lot of time every fall pursuing the fierce cotton-tail rabbit and the wary partridgeg this doesn't necessarily imply that they ever get any, in fact there is no authentic record that they have even succeeded in bagging a chipmunk. Don is always on the job, and we all hope to see him a successful engineer before many years. EDMUND VAN WYCK, Arlington, N. Y. Born ISS6. Prepared at Poughkeepsie High School. Entered the Institute September, l907. In the pretty little hamlet of Arlington, where only the choicest pippins grow, our worthy friend Doc first tried his lungs. As soon as the neighbors heard his lusty yells they realized that a master spirit was among them and saw great visions of peace and prosperity under this future most prominent citizen. Even in those stormy days Doc had a way of getting what he wanted by a method very, very popular with children. Now he is qu,iet and unassuming, but he is phased by nothing. Indeed it is a favorite pastime of Does to brave the terrible jersey mosquito in his lair. When- ever he calls on his best and only he wears a suit of fashionably cut boiler-plate and carries a fence-maul with which to curb the blood-thirsty Jersey nightingales which infest the trails down that way. Can you blame a girl for liking a man of such determination and resource? The answer is, uno. Besides shining in this particular line, Doon is a shark in the machine shop. There he invariably held down a government job which means doing as little as possible. How- ever, with all his hard work Doc never failed to be in on all the side issues of the shop life, not only as a member of the Beer Club, but in all schemes to confound the other gangs and prevent them from working. He and Seymour, armed with the wash room hose, made a great team as those who questioned their superiority may well remember. But laying aside all joking, Doc is a fine fellow in every sense of the word. Here's to Doc, - Don S uD0cf- ttvanr 112 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE ' ' i . ' FRANK WILLSON, R. T. S., T B II, Canandaigua, N. Y. Highballu Deacon Spuds Chuck Born January 5, 1889, at Swissvale, Pa. Graduated from Pittsburgh I-Iigh School, l907. En- tered Institute September, 1907. Member of Transit Board. Known to his friends by the con- flicting names of I-Iighballf' Deacon and Spuds, the latter being the most appropriate perhaps since it serves at once to designate his nationality and also his choice of fruit at the hash house. During his first two years at the 'Tute, his solemnity and soberness were an honor to his minister Cif he had onej. Later on, however, he took to reading light fiction so that now his cheerfullness is fully restored. One thing which he has never seen fit to explain is his evident disregard for all things feminine. Some think that he has either been disappointed in love, or else belongs to the Society for the Neglect of W'omankind. This is not a true version of the state of this promising young man's mind, however, for his friends tell us that he can single out the queenliest queen from a bevy, a whole block up the street. There is one thing, nevertheless, of which we know Frank is very fond. That is canals. Not only does he spend his time skating on them in the winter, but he must also walk the towpath in theisummer. We are quite sure, however, that he will not continue the latter habit after leaving the 'Tute. CHARLES C. ADEY, Cohoes, N. Y. Born November 24, 1886, at Cohoes, N. Y. Prepared at the Egberts High School, Cohoes. Member Rensselaer Students' Branch A. I. E.. E.. Have you ever heard either of the remarks, here comes the Students' Agency or Prof., can we purchase those books at the Agency? Well they indicate the presence of this gifted young man, who is succeeding in two things at the same time, namely, his school work and as owner and manager of the Students' Agency. I-le professes to be too backward and earnestly engaged in work to have anything to do with the feminine world, but if the telephone in his office could verify our beliefs we doubt as to whether all the low- toned conversations for which it is used, are of a purely business nature. This doubt is strength- ened by a statement he was heard to make, No, I dame not go, too many people, who know me, know her. To whom the her refers is a mystery. One of Chucks greatest failings is to generally catch a white line car which is held up in Green Island by a freight train for ten or fif- teen minutes. Everybody knows that a freight train dare not block a crossing for more than five minutes, but as long as the professors will take this excuse for being late every morning what difference does it make? This is only a little fault and will be overlooked when he enters the business world, where we wish him the best of success. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV WENDELL MERRICK ARNOLD, Londonderry, Vt. Born December 28, I887, at Londonderry, Vt. Prepared at Columbia Grammar School, New York, N. Y. Entered the Institute September, l907. Member Rensselaer Students' Branch A. I. E. E. The memorable day when the Green Mountain Boy, with his pockets full of snakes and with guns and knives bristling at different angles from his person, arrived at Troy should go down in history. The mighty hunter was soon destined to show his ability. A rabbit, and a cat fafter seven shots, and then something morej were his after long and stealthy trailing. It was not long before the dark complexion and thick pompadour surmounted by the green button, began to show their effect when carried down Third street. After the first experience at Beman Park, events too numerous to mention followed in rapid succession. However Wendell still survives and now, instead of the regular visits to Third street, makes pilgrimages to Albany, from whence he returns after happy hours. Even one of the Professors found it necessary to speak to Pomp about his Sunday afternoon strolls on the campus because he feared attractions for the sight-seeing fair sex, would result disaslrously. In the studious part of Institute life Wendell has very good standing. The electrical laboratory is his particular sphere. I-Ie is a most careful Workman and if any apparatus shows signs of not working properly, he makes sure to place a brick wall be- tween himself and all danger. . JOHN WILLIAM BACON, Chicago, Ill. I Born August 30, l890, at Chicago, Ill. Prepared at Phillips Exeter Academy. Entered Institute September, l907. Member Rensselaer Students' Branch A. I. E. E.. This tame looking youth who comes from the Windy City is not at all like our other Western friends, for he does not carry anything concealed under his belt in order to gain his point. Our John is possessor of a soothing voice and like the rest of us, has won a soul mate. It took a long time to discover the cause of his weekly excursions but a little detective work soon found out that a girl was the cause of it all. John is a very handy man to have around the house because he can fix most anything, even if he doesn't know a thing about it. Another of John's fine points is baking pies and cakes. I-Ie does this so well that the Bakers' Union has offered to take him in. What a nice time the fair one who nails him will have. Outside of this John is a fine fellow and a good friend, so let him depart from us with best wishes from all the boys and God speed from the nestlings. Pomp .. .. Deacon RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE .tRum-. 'Blizzerl' ATILIO CELIS BALL, I-I. A. U., K. C. N., lVIaracaibo, Venezuela. Prepared at the American Collegiate Institute, Far Rockaway, L. I. Member Rensselaer Stu- dents' Branch A. I. E. E.. Of all the specimens of foreign matter which blew into Troy Septem- ber, l907, Rum is the most noted and greatest curiosity. I-Iis after dinner performances of im- personating Profs. and nlvlortimer slush has won for him great fame and admiration, much to his own delight. But aside from his theatrical abilities he is a great believer in physical culture. It so happened one day during shop work that, as Rum was balancing a fifty pound brass post on his little finger, before a large audience, his corset string broke, and the post came in contact with the Profs foot. Rum is a great leader, a fact which Castro will vouch for, and even now he is leader of the Dormitory Glee, Mandolin and Tin Kettle Club. I-Iis great love for music was so strong that he brought a singing bird all the way from Venezuela and, cage in hand, marched proudly through New York City followed by a large and inquiring crowd. Nobody seems to know where the bird is now, but the people of Adams are trying to pass a law providing that all foreign singing birds be muzzled. On account of his handsome face and magnificent shoulders, Rum has attracted the attention of more than one of Troyls fairest. But it is all in vain, sweet ladies, for our hero has already been smitten by the pangs of love. I-Ie vanishes every Sunday morning into the wilds of Nlassachusetts, but whither he goeth and for what purpose we leave to our readers. But don't worry Rum for every knock is a boost in Troy, and with your charming personality and great ability we someday expect to see you the president of a large electrical company. In FRANK KEYTE. BLAIR, Williamsport, Pa. Born at Williamsport, Pa., February 8, 1889. Received preliminary education at the W. I-I, S. Entered R. P. I., 1907. Member Rensselaer Students' Branch A. I. E. E.. A little mental sub- traction may lead one to believe erroneously, I assure ycu, that our nFranlcie is somewhat youth- ful. The most youthful things about Blizzer are his winning smile and childish habit of putting his cherub like fist in his mouth when endeavoring to answer the Prof's queries. When it comes to the fair ones our tall friend shows his age of experience. There was some mystery about Blair last term, he had a number of engagements to do Thermo with one of the fellows, but he never showed up though he started to keep them. A rumor has recently been heard that Frank's in- genuousness had made a deep impression on the sympathetic heart of more than one young lady here and in towns nearby. Frank has been busy ever since trying to deepen the impression. But after all 's said and done-I-Iere's to Blair-a good fellow. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV JOHN JEROME CASE, Fort Edward, N. Y. Born June 23, ISS7, at Fort Edward, N. Y. Prepared at Fort Edward High School. En- tered Institute September, l907. Left june, l909. When our sawed-off friend came to Troy the children thought he was a new playmate for them. This was proven by the expressions heard on the street such as, little boy, will you buy a ticket? and O, isn't he cute. He was very popular with the dwarfs of the city, but notwithstanding this he had to go home every two weel-is to see his mother fso he saidj. What he lacl-:ed in size he made up for in his class spirit and when anything was going on he was always there. Two years were all he could stand away from mother, and now he has a position where he can see fherj every evening. He was a jolly good fellow and we all wish him success through life. JOSEPH BATES CHAMPLIN, AK E, K. C. N., Hartford, Conn. Born at Hartford, Conn., December 20, ISS6. Prepared at Hartford Public High School. Entered Institute September, l907. Manager class football team sophomore year. Member Sophomore Prom. Committee. Member Transit Board. Yes, dear reader, this is Bates, our Social Sec- retary, late consulting engineer of Coxe's army. Joel, came to us fresh from the green fields of the Connecticut valley, but that was a long time ago, and to attempt to describe all that has taken place since then would talce many volumes and the use of at least two languages. flt being recommended that French be used for the introduction and conclusionj Our hero has a great love for travel and he is in the height of his glory when comparing our cities with those abroad. Strange too, no town exists in New England but he has passed through while summering in the machine. He got away with these little reminiscences very successfully for two whole years, but last fall he got Hoored good and proper in the following manner: A young lady asked him if he had ever been to Nantucket and Joe replied, Oh, yes. I passed through there last summer in the machine but was in too much of a hurry to stop. Many of the fellows will remember perhaps how he would disappear from Troy, for a few days at a time. Rumor says Boston was his hiding place. fBut that was all of a year ago and many changes may take place in a year., It has been noticed that many of Joes recitations take place in Knowlson's, instead of on the Hill, the reason being perhaps that the high altitude of the Institute does not agree with his constitution. If there is anything doing you can generally find joe there with few words, but a grin. Tody . ..- aloe.. RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Chape Sunshine T HORACE I-I. CHAPIN, R. T. S., Batavia, N. Y. Member Rensselaer Students' Branch A. I. E. E. Born January 29, 1889, at Oalcheld, N. Y. Graduated from Batavia High School in l907. En- tered the Institute in September, l907. The term long green is commonly used to refer to a certain form of our national currency, but it may also be used most littingly to describe Chapin, as he was when he first appeared in Troy in September, l907. This for two reasons: first, he is built like a pair of dividers: second, as a freshman he was of a most dazzling emerald. The first condition, due to the way he grew, he has been unable to changeg the second, due to his inex- perience, he has completely reversed. Upon reaching Troy, Chapin immediately showed his- originality by enrolling under Dr. Robb's banner as a candidate for the degree of ENE. Before Chapin's time, no one at the 'Tute had ever taken this rash step, and it was for him to prove the- possibility of downing the courses presented for his edification by Dr. Robb and his band of war- riors. During the summer months 'iCl1ape keeps his home town, Batavia, pretty Well stirred up by dashing around in his ububblef' I-Ie adds to the variety by taking an occasional trip to Conesus Lake or by surveying a farm. Chapin did not return to the 'Tute the second term junior year, but we hope that his absence is only temporary, and that he will come back to hnish up the course and claim his degree. Success to Chape. HQWARD RISI-,EY EDDY- A K E, K. C. N. Hartford, Conn. Born August 24, 1888, at Berlin, Conn. Prepared Hartford Public I-Iigh School. Entered Institute September, l907. Member Rensselaer Branch A. I. E.. E. Secretary of class first term- freshman. This long, lean, lank, hungry-looking devil is The rough-houser of the E.. Efs. Her won't believe it himself and many a time we have heard him say, 'iWell I hate a rough-house, anyway, but if there is one anywhere on the Hill Sunshine is sure to be in it head, neck. and heels. The old song I Would Rather Sleep than Eat requires a reversal for Our Billiken. Man, for at no time during the day is he as happy as when he hears the sweet notes of the dinner bell. Many a time when we have asked him to join us in a jaunt around the Most Beau- tiful city on the l-Iudson, have We heard the reply, Not Can'tl l'm hungry! But never was he known to refuse a trip to the Inn to get A good planlced steak. Sunshine's sociall propensities have remained dormant to all outside appearances, but those who know him best are aware of his great weakness for slipping olf on the quiet for parts unknown. I-Ie does not get. away with his merry parties half as often as he wishes, for there is seldom a Monday goes by' that someone does not yell at him, Ohl I saw you out walking up in the 'burgh yesterday. But: rumor has it that it is not always the 'burgh now. We all know that his motto eat and be merry will carry him successfully through life. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV ALBERT LYLE FISHER, Buffalo, N. Y. Born September IO, l890, at Correy, Pa, Prepared Ridgway High School. Member Mandoiin Club '07-'08, '08-'09. Manager Mandolin Club '09-'lO. Member Rensselaer Students' Branch A. l. E. E. Patient Reader, on a beautiful day in September, l907, there arrived in our midst an innocent lad from the town of Buffalo, who although sad at the cutting of the last apron string, still wore the smile on his freshman countenance which has now become quite familiar to many of us. Due to inexperience in the gentle art he fell victim to the wiles of the Trojan maid, a disaster from which he seems unable to recover. Although having engagements during thirty-one nights out of each month, he has kept up with his classes and promises to do credit to the first class of Electricals. Among his other accomplishments is that of being familiar with the ways of a mandolin, and his connection with the R. P. I. Mandolin Club has been of much usefulness to that organization. Pill, as our youthful prodigy is often called, was born at Correy, Pa., Sep- tember IO, l890. From the day of his birth he began to show his talents and after a brilliant course at Ridgway I-ligh School, he decided to confer upon R. P. l. in general and the class of l9ll in particular the benefits of his knowledge Let us say here that the faculty were duly im- pressed with his knowledge and in a few weeks they made it clear to him that ua little learning is a dangerous thing, and that he had many mountains to climb before writing E. E. after his name. Fisher doesn't scatter quite as much 'thot air now as he used lo. Let us hope that before June, l9ll, his vocabulary and his use of it, may be still more nearly normal. VREELAND Y. LEONARD, Albany, N. Y. Born at Albany. Prepared at Albany High School. Entered lnstitute September, l907. Mem- ber Rensselaer Students' Branch A. l. E. E. No biography of less than ten thousand words can give this little boy's history the exposure which it ,deserves For this reason, and also because the facts are obtainable only with great difficulty, we will refrain from elaborating upon his some- what hazy past. It is enough to say that he lives in Albany. It is rumored that he used to be the boss at the General Electric Works. Perhaps it was there that he learned how to jolly the Profs. At any rate, wherever he learned that art, he learned it well. When Leoneird goes to the board to recite he stops when about three feet from the wall, puts his feet together, and leans back against the blackboard. After he has assumed this comfortable position he lets his feet slip. lt is quite amusing. But Leonard is working for a degree and we all hope to see him walk off in June, l9ll with the much coveted sheepskin. Pill, I-lou Air Cigarettes RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Bill Cohoesi' WILLIAM CARY MASON, Albany, N. Y. Born at Albany, N. Y., January 22, l887. Prepared at Albany High School. Entered the Insti- tute September, l907. Member Rensselaer Students' Branch A. I. E. E. Bill is surely an elec- trical expert, and he has often enlightened the Profs. on many minute points, which before ap- peared rather fcggy and dense to them. uBill's,' chief aversion is girls, both en masse and singly. He has been known to walk a mile out of his way in order to avoid passing one of the fair sex. But from latest rumor we greatly fear that he is started on the road that leads inevitably toward the benedict. Most of Bill'f. time is passed in his private laboratory at home, where he has really made many clever and interesting electrical machines, which fortell what the infant prodigy will be capable of doing in the future. We all expect Bill to become one of our most successful electrical engineers, and a credit to Doctor Robb's department. CLARENCE WILBUR MAYOTT, Cohoes, N. Y. Prepared at Egberts High School, Cohoes. Entered Institute September, l907. Member Rens- selaer Students' Branch A. l. E. E. Several years ago the quiet little Spindle City was sur- prised by the birth of a genius. However, none suspected it then. To them the child appeared like all others. As time went on he longed for an education. To get this he entered the public schools. However, this did not satisfy the unquenched desire for knowledge. Now we see the somewhat overgrown child, known to his friends as Cohoes,'i climbing the steps to the 'Tute where he takes his daily treatment and argues that Cohoes wrought iron pipe can be made from steel. Usually he is to be found when the fatal hour arrives, but when he is not present it is because the train was late, for surely there could be no oilher cause of delay. iAfter classes he may be found at the club reading such tiction as may be found in The Engineering News. Clarence also has the reputation of never missing a class rushg even to being one of the unchosen twelve who pre- vented the descent of the freshmen on the approach. Clarence will always be there. He car- ries with him the best wishes of his comrades. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV EDWARD YOUNG RICE, T B H, R.T.S. Rensselaerville, N. Y. Born- September l4, ISSS at Rensselaerville. Prepared at Rensselaerville Union School. Entered lnstitute September, 1907. Member Rensselaer Students' Branch A. l. E.. E.. One would think when looking at the name of this quiet-looking chap that he is a relative of the Mikado of Japan or the Dowager Empress of China. Not so-neither is he a quiet chap. HE.d's lirst year in Troy was a quiet one-most freshmen are quiet. During his sophomore year he showed that he was made of sterner stuff. l-le became a regular member of a church choir and was affiliated with some sort of a singing fraternity. Anyhow he made a hit. Nights of rehearsal he was happy. l-le left home quite early and always came back smiling, much after rehearsal hours. Lately he doesn't attend choir rehearsals. We think perhaps some misunderstanding has wrecked his and her life and they are both doomed to spinsterhood. We are sorry if this be so, but we know that our rosy- checked friend will not want for friends or cousins. Perhaps Rensselaerville itself has charms, who knows? Ed is also a member of the lnstitute class at the Y and may be seen in action any Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. While at the Institute Ed has accomplished such results that make us think that we will hear of him in some future day as Steinmelz ll. Cl-IALMER RANDOLPH ROCK, Troy, N. Y. Born at Marietta, Ohio, June Zl, lS87. Prepared at Wilkinsburg l-ligh School. Member Rens- selaer Students' Branch A. l. E. E.. Oh, you kid! 'Well, here he is. Can you see him? Look sharply. Too bad he's so little, isn't it? Well, he's been that way since we met him in our freshman year. lt's simply a case where quality makes up for quantity. l-le came to the 'Tute with the intentions of making good and since then' he has kept them up. l-le not only excels in his school work but has an eagle's eye on a pool table, sometimes making as many as live 'balls at one shot. l-le always wins. It seems as though he can't lose, so you see he will make a great hit when he gets out. l'le's little but, oh myl If you suspect his presence in a crowd and cannot see him, look for a disturbance. If there be none, he isn't there because he is a past exalted com- mander of the lodge known to their friends as the Rough-house Gang. And he is always busy up- holding that oflice. It is a revelation to see Rock throw Stevens around the Sage Lab. Perhaps his pugnacity is a good fault, however, for he will be apt to start something when through the 'Tute and when he does he will surely make good and will take with him the best wishes of his comrades and professors. Ed Jim Cha RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Redl' Cobalt Pork EDWARD DRULLARD SEYMOUR, A T A, K. C. N., B. C. R., Buffalo, N. Y. Born August 22, 1538, at Buffalo, N. Y. Prepared at Lafayette High School. Entered Insti- tute September, 1907. Class Treasurer seccnd term freshman and First term sophomore. Do not let this picture deceive you my friend. Although there is a striking resemblance, it does not convey to our minds what is under the mask of seeming propriety. When Red 'is not working fwhich is most of the timej he is courting the fair sex. Ever since he came to the 'Tute he has been charmed by the beauty of the Troy girls. No, we can't say Troy girls alone, because he has been known to make frequent trips to Albany. To tell of all his lady loves would require tod much space and besides it wouldnlt be quite fair. Red can smell a scrap a mile off. If you see a crowd or hear a big noise look for a tall, red-headed chap. He is prominent in class mix-ups and when there is nothing doing he starts something. When things are very dull, Red organizes little scouting parties and it is impossible to appreciate them unless you have been along upon one ol: these occasions. Nevertheless, with all his short-comings, he is a royal good fellow, popular among his classmates and well thought of by everyone. Let us wish him success in all that he undertakes after his tasks at the 'Tute are over. HAROLD EDWIN SMITH, A111 Buffalo, N. Y. Born at Buffalo, N. Y., September 23, ISGS. Prepared at Buffalo Lafayette High School. En- tered the Institute September, l907. 'Varsity hockey team, Soph. and Junior yearsg Captain Soph. hockey teamg member Transit Board. 'iPork came amongst us gently and quietly. I-lis advent was heralded by no blare of trumpets or thundering salutes. Wle calmly accepted him in the same spirit, little thinking that we had unconsciously taken possession of a weighty jewel in the rough. It was not long, however, before we began to discover those qualities that, all the more interesting because so unexpected, have since endeared him to us. First we discovered that he had access to a gold mine or some equally valuable source of revenue. This fact leaked out only after inquiry ex- cited by the lavish way that he entertained. I-le would give magnificent theatre or automobile parties to his many friends. Nothing was too good, or tco novel or too expensive on these occasions. Hardly had the edge of our wonder at these events been dulled by the persistency with which he forced them upon us, when we were all thrown into a state of greatest excitement by the discovery of great innate musical genius. We were all startled one evening by hearing from Schmidt's room dulcet strains of delicious, languid, passionate music. Investigation disclosed the fact-ithat it was Schmidt himself who was creating these divine melodies. We were overwhelmed. Then discoveries came thick and fastg he was a brilliant student, a mighty athlete, an irresistible fusser and a caustic wit. We gasped, then shouted in utter glee when the fact dawned upon us that he was oursg that he bore our name and that we would shine by reflected glory. It was enough: our cup of happiness and contentment was filled even to overflowing. TRANSIT, VUL. XLV FRANK STEVENS, Johnsonville, N. Y, Born at 'South Easton, N. Y., April 27, l89O. Prepared at Hoosick Falls High School, graduating in June, l907. Member Rensselaer Students' Branch A. l. E. E.. ln the earlier stages of his in- fancy this young prodigy showed such precociousness in the use of the telephone that anyone could plainly see that he was destined to become an Electrical Engineer. Accordingly he entered the ln- stitute in the fall of t907. It was during his freshman year that Steve began to realize how neces- sary his presence was, at various places at the same time. One of these places is about eight miles from Troy on the B. or M. R. R. One might not think that such a small place could be the scene of such momentous experiences, but just ask Frank. It is pretty tough to see your best girl going oft across the fields with the other fellow for an afternoon stroll. However, he is pretty gzod hearted and besides, he has got used to it by this time fused to skating with another girly, fsure he can skatel and used to taking the other girl to church entertainments. By the way, one of Steves specialties is taking in all the free church suppers. The subject of this sketch could tell you of many more such experiences, but he is rather reticent on such subjects. It is a fact known to a certain few that after studying in his room for a short time he shows symptoms of uneasiness and soon announces that he is going out for a walk, that means he is after a piece of pie which may be found a mile or so away. But among his delights is that of being turned loose in the Electrical Department. In this line we shall expect great things of him in the future, as he has already established a wireless station. He says it works fine and that he can get messages from Melrose by it fonly they come by mailj. However this may be, we all join in wishing him success. CLAYTON PECK VAUGI-IAN. Fair Haven, Vt. Born April 4, ISS7. Prepared Fair Haven High School. Entered September, l907. lVlember Rensselaer Students' Branch A. l. E.. E. Soon after arriving at the Dormitory the uProf. , as he has always been called, caught that malady which is known' as grind and to this day it is a question where he caught it, for there never was such an epidemic at the Dormitory. One may find him, day or night, either poring over his books or playing a clarinet, for this seems to be his chief diversion. The strains from his musical instrument often reach the farthest corners of the Dormitory with a peculiarly soothing effect 9 ? When he first arrived he had ideas of installing a telegraph system which included all the rooms of the Dormitory, but he had some difficulty in finding anyone who knew the code, so that enterprise was abandoned. He has been a great Y. M. C. A. enthusiast, enjoying that lnstitution's a'jollil'ications and 'tis said that he is somewhat of a Usharkf' on the bars and rings. He has often demonstrated that he can walk With as much ease on his hands as on his feet. His pet expression is uby joveln and he often hails his friends with well, you freak. Taking it all in all, Vaughan is a pretty good fellow and we wish him much success in life. 3 Steven Uhlohnsonville Prof Vaughan RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Bentzu Aage chatty Eltnrmvr Svtuhvntn AAGE CARI.. BENTZEN, B A B, Troy, N. Y. Born September ll, ISS7, in Denmark, Europe. Prepared at Lansingburgh High School. Entered Institute September, l907. Left lnstitute June, l909. Vice-President class second term sophomore. This handsome young ruffian is well known throughout this section of the state-among men as a uscrapperi' and professional bowler and among women as a ubad man. His record as a scrapper was made here when last winter he left a bed of typhoid fever to take active part in a real brutal sleigh rush We cannot say as much for his bowling abilities, though some of those who frequent Pidgeon's cafe say that Bentzen has rolled over IOO points there in one game. We think that if he had left the 0 out in that number, the result would be more like our Aage. His doings among the fair sex have caused no end of jealousy and rife, and more than once have been the talk of the town. Several times We expected to see his name in the Sunday Telegram, as the victim of some repor- torial comment. He has such a pleasing manner that none can resist him. And talk about your taking ways! Why Bentz would take anything that wasn't nailed. We remember the night when he walked into the 'iEngineers' Clubi' with a friend and after consuming a large amount of food, walked off without consulting the cashier. He said afterwards he was saving the checks as souvenirs! For all this though, Bentz is a thorough gentleman, and no better man, probably, ever entered the 'Tute. He always turned out for and took active part in class rushes, and was on the jobl' for lnstitute affairs in general. Bentzen is neither a Hsousef' pill, or 'idopef' though we are inclined to think that he is fast becoming a regular fusser. He is now employed at Comstock, N. Y., where he has charge of the construction of a dam, and whence he writes regularly to certain parties in Lansingburgh, Whitehall, and Plattsburgh. He intends coming back soon and will proba- bly be with us again next year. We have no doubt that he will become a great engineer, for in addition to the nerve and hot air necessary, Bentzen has real ability and executive power. FRED. CHITTY, Watervliet, N. Y. Prepared Troy High School. Here is the noisiest noise of all noises. He hails from Watervliet and it's a pity they ever let him loose. His beautiful expressions are known to us all. They drop daintily from his tongue, tumbling, tripping, not in disorder but as an acrobat performs, skillfully and swiftly. Black hair, black eyes, smiling face, beautiful form and wondrous voice, our friend is one that makes us speak with pride. He has been, but now he's gone away. His vocabulary is large. We never shall forget how well he corrected Ma Hunter in his English during one of our happy recitations in Physics. Chitty has left us because we didn't appreciate his talents. His chief occu- pation was telling how much he studied and how many girls he knew. He was one of those who uimbibei' knowledge by sitting and sleeping on their books. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 123 CHARLES S. CI-IURCH, Bergen, N. Y. Born October Zl, i886 in Bergen, N. Y. Prepared at Bergen High School. Entered Institute September, l907. Left June l909. ln September, 1907, as the fellows in the Dormitory began to sit up and take notice of their surroundings, and to venture forth and fight the sophs, a member, formerly considered among the crowd, came into prominence because of his combativeness. ln the rushes and class scraps, he was always in the front, and made up for his size, by his spirit. ln football and track he was always on hand to help fill up the squad and do what he could for his school and his class. I-le has left us now, and we miss him. LELAND JAMES CULBERTSON, Meaclville, Pa. Born July 26, l887. Prepared Nleadville High School and Allegheny College. Treasurer first term freshman class football team, freshman and sophomore year. Any one who is not familiar with Troy and R. P. l. students in general would never believe that three short terms would work such changes as took place in the hero of this sketch. Cubby came to us from a college town, so of course immediately proclaimed himself adviser to all the freshmen in the Dorm. Strange to say when the freshmen came to the Dorm one night to'hold a meeting and were mistaken for sophs, we found Cubby on the roof in his night shirt trying to get my keys from 'Nigger l-loward,' as he explained. Changes soon began to take place and by the time we had the first Uscraph Cubby was there with bells on. Leland James soon found that studies, though very interesting, were but a supplement to his real mission in Troy and vicinity. This mission was the care of all maidens of twenty years or under. Of course if a girl was an earnest church worker Cubby didn't mind stretching the age limit a bit. At least four times a week, not counting Saturday and Sunday, which were the nights he called on the regulars, Hcubbyu would put on his best and go forth to gladden the heart of some Trojan maiden. But to be serious, in spite of his many social duties, Cubby never let his worl-L slide and was always with the winners on Card Day. We feel sure that even if his fond dream of owning a steamship line does not come true, Cubby will be successful in whatever work he may talce up. ucubbyn RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ..Doie-. Nig Tex FRANK HENRY DOTY, X '12, Goclerich, Ont. Born January l9, l890, at Toronto, Canada. Prepared at Goderich I-lighsschool. Class football squad, sophomore year. Dote is a Canuck and has strange tales to tell about the wonderful skating of Wvigs Wiggins, champion of Goderich. Of course we have all heard of Wigs Wiggins. Long- boat also camein for his share of praise, and we were made to realize what a great country Canada is. Dote came to Troy with a namc to uphold, having had two brothers graduate, one of whom made Sigma X. Unfortunately he found he couldn't graduate on his brothers' reputation and was finally worsted by the institute. The kid has an ability for spending money fwhen he has any to spendD. His live wire expeditions are famous, and he often visited Keelers, leaving Troy, as late as l a. m. His musical abilities were excellent, and every evening, with Charlie to beat the box, we were favored with selections. l-le is also very fond of the ladies. No dance was complete unless Doty was present. For the reason that he represented so many others. Bill's tuck, lVlike's shirt, Smittys pumps. Bill, Mike and Smitty would otherwise never have favored society. Dote, like the rest of us, had to stand a great dcal of kidding, but, in our hearts we all feel that in Dote we have one of the warmest friends we have ever had, or will ever have. His generosity was only exceeded by his big feet. The reason he never had anything of his own, was because he always gave every- thing he had to his friends. ' I GEORGE FRANCIS HOWARD, A K E, Palestine, Tex. Born August l9, l889, at Palestine, Texas, Prepared at Palestine l-ligh School. Entered R. P. l. in September, l907. Nig came to Troy fresh from Texas, firmly convinced that the 'Tute was a cinch. Fatal mistake! You should have heard his views on the subject two months later. Nevertheless, he pitched right in, and managed to clear up most of his freshman work by the time he had reached his second term junior. Nig is a man of strong convictions. Perhaps the strong- est are that Texas is the greatest country in the world and that the South is Godls own land. George likes to wear tennis trousers all the year round, and the idea of a heavy overcoat oppresses him terribly. Little things like the institute didn't bother him much, while the choice of a cigar or a dinner was of utmost importance. The wherewithal to satisfy creditors was another matter of little moment. Georges great mistake in life was in choosing civil engineering for a profession. He really wanted to be a politician, but didnit think it quite respectable. Nevertheless, once started out he decided to get a degree somehow. Accordingly, when the work at the Institute began to keep him up after 9 o'clock, he left for Yale. Everyone was sorry to see him go, and, if good wishes will help, George will surely be successful. TRANSIT, vor. XLVI ALVIN WILLISTON IVICKAIG, GX, Eldora, N. I. 4' i Born March 9, I889, at Eldora, N. Prepared atqvfilliston Academy. Entered Institute Febru- ary, I908g left November, IQO9. Member of l9ll Soiree Committee. Of all the happy-go- lucky, don't care what happens, etc., fellows that I know, ulVlac is the best specimen I ever came across. With an ever-ready smile, a cheerful word at all times he endeared himself to many. All were sorry to have him leave us for a year on account of illness, but we hope to have him with us again next September. Mac has many accomplishments, chief among them being ability to talk over a 'phone for several hours with some fellow at the other end. There is a certain telephone call index card which I know of with names such as Bess, Al, jewel, Helen and about a dozen others and they are all in his hand writing. From this you must conclude that Alvin is a lady-killer. Well, he is. l-le has a date for every night in the week and two for Sundays, and our only wonder is how he gets along -in his lessons. The only explanation can be that he is very bright, and he is. Mac often says none of them has anything on me. Well, it is best to let our subject rest in peace and not bring up any more skeletons. So-we wish him his health baclc a ain and hope to see him soon again. PI-IILIPP JOSEPH MARTIN IVIITCI-IELL, 0 X, Worcester, N. Y. Born March 30, ISS7, at Worcester. N. Y. Prepared at Worcester I-Iigh School. Entered fall, l907. Left fall, l909. As farias stature went there was not much to the little fellow. But when it came to talk and nerve, there were but few who could equal him. But it generally is the little man who has both nerve and the gift of gab. I-le could tell more true tales with a straight face and get away with it than ten ordinary mortals. Many persons call it bluff, but we dare not mention such a thing. But his talk came in handy. Through his talk and his marcel-waved hair he endeared himself to many maidens both in Troy and Albany, and made his friends acquainted with the same, for which we sincerely thank him. I-lis stay at the Y. M. C. A. was a reign of terror for that establishment and they were sorry to see him leave. I-lc went away because they kept the rooms too warm, so that he had to go out quite often for some fresh air and naturally this tool: some time from his studies. But now he is in business and we Wish him success in his new undertaking. ..Mac. Pee-i 126 R E NSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE The Boy With the Angelic Face The Kid .4Gusv. EDWARD HARPER PRENTICE, A K E, Schenectady, N. Y. A Born at Patterson, N. J., October 6, ISS9. Prepared at Schenectady I-ligh School. Entered In- stitute September, l907. Ed. came to us from the Wild and Woolly West fSchenectadyj as a sagacious young man of methodical habits. But it was not Very long before the Dorm Bunch put the Indian sign upon him and claimed him as their own. I-Ie was far from one of their back numbers too, for never was there any deviltry going on but what Ed. was very near the bottom of it. But not for long you may bet, as that was where he excelledg always in at the start and never at the very end for he was wise enough to be out by the time trouble began to brew. fAsk either the Di- rector cr Ed. about a certain little dance on a certain rainy night and why Ed. had to seek new lodgingsj The Boy with the Angelic Face flock at his picturej was always there with the repartee. Never was anyone known lo have slipped one over on him. Among the fair ones of Troy Ed. was a prime favorite. Many a girl has had designs upon The Kid, but, if the truth be told, he was as fickle as the rest of us with regard to the Helens of Troy. It was always a case of cn and oti like a glove with Ed. We were all mighty sorry to see the last of his shining face, and hope that the I-lard, Cold World will furnish him its best. GUSTAVO SOSA, Tabasco, Mexico. Born November 8, 1887, at San Juan, Bautista, Tabasco, Mexico. Prepared at the American Collegiate Institute, Far Rockaway, I... I., N. Y. Entered the Institute September, l907. Life is but an empty dream and the world belongs to those that are daring. So we find this beardless OJ youth among us. After ceaseless wanderings in his native country, Gus, being an ambitious young man and his dear old Mexico not being large enough to suit his purposes, decided to come to this country. I-Iis inventive ability has been kept rather busy trying to produce some kind of an electrical device by which he could rid himself of all his fellow men, as that would be the only chance he'll have to obtain a fair damsel. Gus's greatest task is to 'get up mornings. I-le likes the bed so well that it is impossible for him to arouse himself before the last minute. I-Iis appetite is enormous and after getting up from one meal that would be enough for three, Gus will complain of being hungry and will invite someone to go to the Essex to get an egg sandwich and a cup of cofiee. In his freshman year he was noticeable by frequent trips to New York, his whereabouts there we never were able to find out. I-Ie always claimed he went on business, and we are inclined to believe him, because he always showed great interest in the quotations of hay in the New York market. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 127 WALTER ALEXANDER SHAW, Greenwich, N. Y. Born April l8, l884, at South Argyle, N. Y. Prepared at Greenwich l-ligh School. This is Shaw. If you have not met him you have at least heard of him, for Walt is one of those fellows to whom opposition is no bar and adversity is a stepping stone. His marvelous success on the com- pass survey shows this. Walt is a business man first, and an engineer afterward. During his second year at the 'Tute he managed to sell many text-books to his fellow students and to pass Chemistry and English. This last was an accomplishment in itself, and in order to recover from the effects of it, our friend had to take a year's vacation and recuperate. During his years in Troy Walt used to spend each Friday evening in Albany, and to this place he turned his attention at this critical period. And there you will find him steadfastly at work that he may again become ua son of old Rensselaer, for nothing less than a C.E. will ex er satisfy him. Murph SEN YEN YUNG, R.S.E., 9 NE, K. C. N. Canton, China. Born Canton, IBS9. Prepared Andover Academy. Entered Institute September, l907. Left Sep- tember, l909. When we first saw this crude imitation of a laundry ticket we had visions of a new course in the 'Tute Hydraulics in respect to Washee-Washee, but were soon disappointed when we found that the liquid was wholly for the inner'man and of a lighter color than Troy water. Starting out with a very bright future by telling Frenchy no understand to everything heidid not know, he soon found it easier to say unot prepared and later on had the 'Tute removed from Troy to Lafayette, Ind., fhis father's versionj. We have never really fathomed his reasons for inflicting his presence upon us of the 'Tute, but we believe that intrigues and scandal of certain high officials in Washington, due wholly to diplomatic jealousy, drove him Northward, and finding Troy the ideal spot, decided to stay. But usually good things last only a short period, and so with Murph, for he found Troy too wet and strenuous and Westward, Ho! to Perdue, Wyoming, be- hind a host of loyal friends who expect and are sure that some day Murph, with at C.E., will gain distinction in his chosen track Laundry Work. Walt 128 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Blackall, Edward James Bradford, Henry Earle Brooksby, James Bumstead, Raymond Stuart Burgess, Harold Button, Arthur Pitt Campbell, Frank Aloysius Chan, Yen Yung Colgan, Thomas Francis Collins, Charley Wesley' Converse Lester Brandley Cox, Henry Randall Cremin, Lawrence Dennis Dietz, Herbert I-laar Dinsmoor, Clyde Meecham Duffy, Joseph Francis English, William Raymond Fehr, William Russel Fuller, Henry Russel Galhahue, Alfred Ellsworth Glazier, George Sumner Goodyear, William Parkhurst Granger, Arthur Joseph Hurley, Charles Augustine Jerome, Louis joseph Keegan, james Joseph Lawrence, Ralph Howard Lesser, Samuel Beman Love, William Taylor Manduley, Edilberto Fort Edward, Gbihvr iliurmvr Siuhvnia N. Y. New York, N. Y. Rensselaer, N. Y. Saratoga, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Schaghticoke, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Shanghai, China Brooklyn, N. Y. Westheld, N. Selma, Ala. New York, N. Y. New York, N. Y. Egg Harbor, N. Springfield, Mass. Troy, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. Easton, Pa. Granly, Mass. Castleton, N. Y. .l-Iartford, Conn. New York, N. Y. Cohoes, N. Y. Trenton, N. Pittsfield, Mass. Albany, N. Y. Ardsley, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Long Branch, N. Guantanamo, Cuba Manny, Arthur K, ' Martin, Frederick Clifford McDonald, DeWitt Kenneth Meyersohn, William Miller, Edgar Francis Minor, Harold Dobson Moehle, Carl Moul, james Emory Nlurphy, Philip Aloysius O'Brien. Philip G. Owens, John Peter Phelps, Jeffery Orson Quinn, Michael Joseph Riley, Joseph Bernard Rotherham, George Glenn Russell, Frank Dean Sharpe, Frank Wakeman Shaver, Russell Davis Shields, Harold james Sibley, Stanley David Strang, Charles Hodgett Sullivan, William Joseph Tolifar, Nvilliam Benjamin Tong, Young Lee Trowbridge, James Atwater Wallace, George Guy Walsh, Leo Francis Wilkinson, Almadus De Grasse Yturrion, Jose Ziehmn, Ralph Stanford Binghamton, New Rochelle, N. Y. N. Y. SchenectadyTN: Y. East Schodack, N. Y. Baltimore, Md. Port Chester, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Hudson, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Troy, N, Y. Troy N. Y. Simsbury, Conn. Troy, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Rochester, N. Y. Cobleskill, N. Y. Muffmtown, Pa. Albany, N. Y. Rockdale, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Detroit, Mich. Shanghai, China New York, N. Y. New York, N. Y. Mechanicville, N. Y. 'Troy, N. Y. Cardenas, Cuba Watervliet, N. Y. TRANSVT VOL.XLV IN Zlnniur Eiatnrg 3' : HE old vessel Rensselaer has carried many a W 'rl class over the dark and stormy seas of college life. ' 34' W In the month of September, l909, there embarked E . . Q13 in this vessel a band of young men, these known as Juniors, and proud and happy they were, for everything seemed bright before them. Most of them were unaware that there were already aboard about twenty men, known as pro- fessors, and even the few who knew did not think that they would so tyrannically rule after once the ship was under way. 'Twas a Friday when they embarked. On the following day they realized a few of the so-called pleasures and privileges of upper classmen. A game of shuffle was going on between two other groups of men, those known as Frosh and Sophs, for it was the annual cane and hill rush. This was interesting to watchg and after the game all enjoyed a promenade through the vessel, stopping for a short time in the buffet Tribunal de Commercefy after which they went to join the ladies in seeing the formal presentation of the freshmen to their host, the sophomores. On Monday appearances changed, a small dark cloud was in the sky. It was apparent that an electrical storm was about to come. The band dividedg many began to cower for they could see great peril ahead. Going to their rooms the men set- tled themselves betore their immense libraries. Some tried to sooth their nerves by following Harriet Keller in her journey among L'Our Native Treesf, Others seeking more solid stuff tried Hstereotomyf' The stronger and sterner set lingered on deck to watch the approach of the storm. They reported great high waves fwaysf' upon the ufglocldest sea they had ever witnessed. Soon they realized that the vessel was withstanding great ex- ternal stresses as it sped along at a great rate fds+dtJ. The storm became more intense. A bolt of lightning passed so close to one of our band that he was severely shocked fask Dikej. Then all went below and became interested in the 'asteam enginesu and the indicator cards and valve diagrams strewn on a table at the side. And throughout the whole journey we found plenty to do 130 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE and plenty to learn. Wie enjoyed the time together but longed for it to pass. And now that it is over we look back and heave a sigh for those who have been unable to accompany us this year. Term after term we have missed many of our band. Some have passed into the sleep that knows no waking, and to those we offer silent homage. Ahead of us we see more work, more joys and more antici- pations. We know not what's before us but We hope that 191 l shall never be averse to proclaiming Rensselaer and doing all that is in our power to make the remembrance of our Alma Mater dear and lasting.-Historian, I9l l. is TTT- 1 - 4 ' li i f X . - lt! h T U :gus- -- ' - 9 ff-'JT for , X ee NX X X ,ffa X' i s'--Ns, , f 5 a 3 sf A ,ei--r',-fQ,tf.-Q -be--QWEQ ' ' L , W V TH E ' LCLAY5 S40 F ,AMW f A ,. 1426 X .. xx .e,Qf.m.A A A AQIQQS, -4 u l vi rg CF , 'l ' ii!-I - ' - -U . ' -- f f d 'X Q w x I1 I U7 53 A , X 7 Q QV .. L4 ,9,:-' W QQ, 4' 4 ag.. Ii Q Lp , + I 1 5+ , x f!f'f'i ' - ' V , ,M 1 .j!'l7Zff 2 A ,NM - 'XXQX ' f-A , 1-'Z-5:-fl , 1'7 ,f 4 Mug ' ' --'JL -ix':7l?' ' Ii? -'TI-.-h- I f , l- V X fag-gfb2jZ.-ig ,-: X ' S5 L, -1 ',-ixx 'Jjnx ' Q .I , . 4 J L rh- 'A y X-vf 25 Z NX 4' 2 I x. --Ag. X, N Q' 'i3- lf . .... L .I+ X Y gif-f M -2 , 1 ' 132 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ilbiirrrn nf Gllawa 1912 IHiraI Until! CHARLES VON DER MUEHLEN President RALPH E. CASE . Vice President . STUART F. MAGOR Secretary H,-XRRISCN XVEAVER . Treasurer . HENRY D. SMITH, Toastmaster CLIFFORD S. JOI-INSTONE, I-Iislorian EDWARD I-I. DION, Member Hop Committee Srrnnh Errm HAROLD C. EATON RUSSELL V. NELLIS JOHN H. WILLIAMS VICTOR P. RALLI I .nc -Al. f , ,fc , .H- ff. 'n '-jlls. V -v pwwwz'-:r.n,1-59,7---'l-J I 'f, ' , gf 'ffTTeL2Q'X 'gi ., f m.. ' .-,.,,,ARE. -L., Y 171- L, M inns! ' 5 N 3-1:-3 r ',, E 1. frn,1:,F1frL CLASS OF' 1912 134 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE ivnphnmnrr iqiatnrg - HE class of 1912 met in September with somewhat r ' sf depleted ranks. With many thoughts for those who had failed to return, preparations were hastily made for the subjection and government of a freshmen class somewhat larger than ours in numbers. This subjection presented grave difficulties arising, not from the freshmen, they were trivial, but from the new ruling of the facul- ty against hazing, or child annoyance of any description. A few days before the opening of the term certain illustrated posters appeared mysteriously on various blank walls. Cn them were stated concisely, rules governing the procedure of the freshmen. Whoever posted the rules, the sophomore class took the hint and we modestly state that the freshmen have followed them. - On the first Saturday of the term, after a baseball game which the sophomores had no difficulty in winning, the fresh- men were given a lesson in rapid disrobing. The demonstration was a great success.. The evening exercises on the Grand street hill were equally successful, not a freshman reaching the top. As hazing was not allowed, the next few weeks passed quiet' ly. Certain nervous citizens residing near Beman and Prospect Parks claim to have heard weird howls and shrieks as of crea- tures in pain, on several Friday nights, but those who know say that it was only initiations into the T. S. C., the new society at the Institute. Nothwithstanding the exceeding quiet of these first weeks, as a direct result of them we can point with pride to- one of the best behaving and most docile bunch of freshmen that has been seen for some time. On October 29, the freshmen ran their flag rush. It was an- ticipated and l9lZ had men guarding all the critical points. The freshmen hid themselves well, however, and it was not until four o'clock Saturday morning that they were found grouped around a tree on the summit of a hill in Sycaway. The flag was fastened near the top of the tree. A few feet below the Hag a wooden platform had been built, large enough to hold two men. By eight o'clock the whole sophomore class was upon the scene and within two hours all the freshmen, but the two in the tree were lying bound hand and foot at the bottom of the hill. Some of the sophomores then busied themselves in carting the freshmen away to the prison-barn, while others went after the flag. At two ofclock the Hag was ours. And say, but weren't we hungry? On November I8 the sophomore picture was taken. The- TRANSIT VOL. XLV 135 only freshmen present were a few who had been caught for our class officers to sit on. A few days later the freshmen made an attempt for a picture, but as there were nearly as many sophomores present as freshmen, they desisted. Incidently during this period of strife we attended classes. Analytics and calculus proved much more difficult to conquer than freshmen, and much time had to be spent ufudgingu sur- veying notes. But it was in English that we found the most pleasure. We started the year regretting the 'loss of Prof. John- son, but we soon found that with his successor we were to lose no enjoyment, while at the same time we had a friend-and a friend is needed in the English Department. After Christmas there was nothing to relieve the grind of study until Card Day, when it was found that Calculus had been defeated by the majority. That evening the members of 1912 met at the Gym as the hosts of the other classes at the Cremation of Calculus. The ceremony began with a parade, the chief figure in which was the coffin, carried and surrounded by black-robed and hooded figures. When the market was reached the sermon was read and the remains consigned to everlasting torment and its memory to damnation. Then guests and hosts repaired to Pilsner I-lall for 'light refreshments. In- deed, the refreshments were so light that many soon became light-headed and found their way home with difficulty. Right after vacation descriptive and chemistry started and the almost forgotten question, I-low many unknowns have you finished? was again heard in the lobby. In the midst of our endeavors to see lines in the profile plane the freshmen ran the sleigh rush-on a Monday night. We found it out early in the evening and by the time the notice was posted, we had men on the way to watch all the roads out of town. The freshmen, however got away without being seen and it was eleven o'clock before one of our scouts sent word that they had passed through Eagle Mills. A large part of the bunch had been sent off on a false clue but the remainder started immediately after the freshmen. just outside of Troy several freshmen in a sleigh were captured and the sleigh confiscated. When Eagle Mills was reached two men were sent on in a cutter. It was discov- ered that the freshmen had been in Raymertown and had left for Troy by a round-about route after hastily disposing of a sumptuous banquet of sandwiches and coffee. The sophomores and freshmen arrived in town almost simultaneously and, uniting forces, made a destructive onslaught on the Essex Lunch, the freshmen appetites, very apparently, not having been sated by their banquet. Right after the sleigh rush the l9IZ night school for sfresh- men was re-opened, a slight tendency to back-sliding having been observed. Very few additional lessons were needed, how- ever. Our days of rushes are now over. Individual members of the class have gained honor in all branches of student en- deavor, while 1912 as a whole has been loyal to the traditions of the school. At this crisis, when the school has lost some of the customs, and is in danger of losing others, that tend toward true college and class spirit, we have taught the freshmen the true spirit of Rensselaer, by harsh means at times, it is true, but only when necessary. It is up to IQI3 to follow our teach- ings. I-IISTORIAN, 1912. 136 RENSSELAER POLYTEC1-INIC INSTITUTE. Henry Abbey, Jr., E Carl Lohnes Abbott, Ueroninmo Alvarado, xlienneth Pomeroy Applegate, Frank Forrester Badger, john Drew Baker, George Bernard Banks, Fred Clarke Bennett, R. T. S., . 4 Charles Henry Blackford, William John Blaum, Richard Boissard, james Neas Booth, X CP, Karl Austin Brahe, Glen Woodhull Branan, Frank Arthur Brandt, Charles Elmer Bretz, R. T. S., Frank Edward Brewster, Fred Jewell Brodie, john Clayton Brownlee, John Goyer Brush, 'sl-larry Bufton, Harold Fitch Bullard, ACP, Frank Albert Bush, John Joseph Cahill, Edgar Gardinier Bernard, Jr., 011215.15 uf 1912 Setauket, L. I., N. Y. Brunswick, N. Y. Havana, Cuba Elizabethtown, N. Malone, N. Y. Mechanicville, N. Y. Little Falls, N. Y. Oneonta, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Johnstown, Pa. Albany, N. Y. Cincinnati, O. Troy, N. Y. Utica, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. Springfield, O. Newport, Pa. Q Troy, N. Y. Angola, N. Y. Cobleskill, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Angola, N. Y. Schuylerville, N. Y. Chateaugay N. Y. Troy, N. Y. George Farnham Caney, R. S. E., Richfield Springs, N. Y. Wilbur Hinds Caney, R. S. E., Richfield Springs, N. Y. Dana Hyde Cannon, 9 E, Irvington, N. Y. Raymond Halstead Carrington, R Charles Stewart Carroll, R. T. S., john Edward Carroll, Ralph Ernest Case, Charles Henry Cavanaugh, Walter Seward Church, Daniel Stephen Clark, Ernest Clonan, Webster Hinkley Colcord, Alexander -Icseph Cordes, Harry Motzer Creighton, Charles Haydock Crockett, Ernest Vvilliam Dalton, Vincent Anthony de Castro, Elias Francis De La Haye, jr., Guy Livi De Rhodes, Edward Henry Dion, R. S. E., Richard Varick Dodge, Jr., Lem Sec Dong, Nlaurice Patrick Doran, Norman Edward Drexler, R. T. S. Herbert Van Gaasbeck Du Mont, Roy Spalding Dunkin, Eugene Michael Dwyer, Harold Charles Eaton, Howard Everest, Henry Dionysius Fallon, R. T. S., Gerald Joseph Farrell, . T. S., 1 Afton, N. Y. Indian Lake, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. So. Norwalk, Conn. Troy, N. Y. Bergen, N. Y. Lee, Mass. Mineville, N. Y. Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. Atlantic City, N. Troy, N. Y. Syracuse, N. Y. Havana, Cuba North Chelmsford, Mass. South Bend, Ind. Troy, N. Y. San Diego, Cal. Canton, China Troy, N. Y. Green Island, N. Y. Rensselaer, N. Y. Batavia, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. Warren, Pa. Albany, N. Y. South Lee, Mass. Troy, N. Y. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 137 Thomas Francis Farrell, R. T. S., Brunswick, N. Y. John Russell Heath, X qt, Pittsburg, Pa. Charles Frank Feine, Buffalo, N. Y. Charles Ames Helm, Cleveland, O. George Yates Fenton, X fb, Jamestown, N. Y. Eugene Clarence Helwig, R.T Tonawanda, N. Y. Arthur Thomas Finnegan, Schenectady, N. Y. William Joseph Henry, Albany, N, Y, Raymond Norton Fitz, Attleboro, Mass. :5John Edgar Herbertson, South Brownsville, Pa. Frank Anton Fleishman, 9X, Brooklyn, N. Y. Shizno I-lirahara, Hiroshina, Japan all-larry Lewis Ford, Easthampton, Mass. Myer Hormats, Troy, N. Y. al-loward Willis Ford, Easthampton, Mass. Lloyd Griffin Howard, Rochester, N. Y. Alexander George Gabriels, Watervliet, N. Y. Arthur Ervin Howland, Mechanicville, N. Y. David Floyd Gailor. Mechanicville, N. Y. Carl Augustus Huhme, Kingston, N. Y. Cleophas Joseph Galaise, Cohoes, N. Y. MRobert Irving Inglehart, A K E, Watertown, N. Y. Lawrence Gallagher, Kingston, N. Y. Earl Howard Jayne, Webster, N. Y. Ralph Leman Garlinghouse, Burr Kennedy Garvin, 9 E, Aureliano Giro, Jr., Gordon Thickens Glenn, 'Charles Henry Goeltz, X KD, Edward Wright Golden, Charles Wai'ren Gorton, Henry Jay Grathwol, Fred. Crane, Jr., George Lewis Gray, Edward Allen Greenaway, George Carl Guardenier, Benjamin Guerra, Gonzalo Guerrero Mendez, DeBaun Gurnee, -is :f'Arthur Stead Haigh, a:Joseph Vincent Hallinan, Christopher Cord Hebenicht, S. C., Canon City, Colo. New York, N. Y. Santiago, Cuba Boulder, Colo. Erie, Pa. Troy, N. Y. Sherburne, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Cohoes, N. Y. ' Albany, N. Y. San Juan, P. R. Campeche, Mex. Brooklyn, N. Y. Columbia, S. C. Utica, N. Y. Little Falls, N. Y. 'gvvilliam Matthew Hannan, Cambridge, O. Almon Thomas Harding, Saranac Lake, N. Y. Edward Lamb Hawkins, John Ryan Hayes, Philadelphia, Pa. Waterbury, Conn. Thomas Judson Jaynes, Clifford Sherris Johnstone, William Louis Kamps, William Gregory Keeshan, John Henry Kelly, Adolph Joseph Kohlhofer, Adonis William Kreamer, Andrew Theodore Kuys, 9 E, Andrew Francis Lamb, Bartholome George Lavastida, William Henry Lawrence, Arthur Labrie Lee, '5Samuel Berman Lesser, Benjamin Solomon Livingston, 'FPO Yin Lo, LeRoy Valentine Lockwood, Alfred Luebeck, William Howard Lyall, Allan Freeman MacDonald, Stuart Fabian Mago, 'Flsrael Mannesovitch, Jr., Albert Joseph Mantica, Matteawan, N. Y. Detroit, Mich. Buffalo, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. Fonda, N. Y. New Lebanon, N. Y. Elizabeth City, N. C. San Francisco, Cal. Watervliet, N. Y. Pinar de Rio, Cuba Lenox, Mass. Troy, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. Canton, China New York, N. Y. Rochester, N. Y. South Millbrook, N. Y. New Rochelle, N. Y. Redlands, Cal. Albany, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. 138 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Carlos Ignacio Martinez C., Jesus Martinez Carranza, R. S. E., George Earl May, Harvey Scott McCutchan, William Eugene McLean, Charles Stephen Meaney, Thomas Harold Messer, Arthur Elcox Moore, William Hubbell Moore, joseph Augustine Murray, Jr., Russell Veeder Nellis, 'Uohn Valentine Oeftering, Howard Eugene Peak, Philip Eaton Pendleton, Alberto Peon Cisneros, Hugh Reeves Perry, ACID, Leland Joseph Pfohl, X CP, Emmett Leland Phister, Harry Eugene Popp, R. S. E., Henry Wilson Potts, R. S. E., Victor Pandia Ralli, A K E, Richard Montgomery Raven, A K E, Francis Edward Reed, William Anthony Regan, 5Elbert Hume Reidpath, Thomas William Reilly, Philip Reinherr, Jr., Stephen Riggs, S. C., 'fjohn Taylor Rothier, A '17, Charles Power Rumpf, R. T. S., Cray Raymond Sanford, William Wallace Schneider, Frederick Arthur Scott, Henry Charles Seller, Merida, Yucatan, Mex. Ocampo, Mexico Troy, N. Y. Carbondale, Pa. Moscow, N. Y. Danbury, Conn. Yonkers, N. Y. Glen Ridge, N. Glens Falls, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. Nelliston, N. Y. Binghamton, N. Y. Gloversville, N. Y. Detroit, Mich. Merida, Yucatan, Mex. Bridgeton, N. Buffalo, N. Y. Vernon, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. New York, N. Y. Bay Shore, I... I., N. Y. Cohoes, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. Cocheton, N. Y. Waterford, N. Y. Charleston, W. Va. Cincinnati, O. Brooklyn, N. Y. Waterville, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. Amsterdam, N. Y. Joseph Ignatius Shankey, R. S. E., Welcome Howard Shearer, R. T. S., Ralph Malcolm Sheldon, Edward Bredell Showell, jr., Herbert -Iermain Slocum, Jr., A 45, John Albert Slocum, Warren Dudley Small, R. T. S., Arthur George Smith, 9 X, Henry Dutton Smith, James Ames Smith, Ralph Sigourney Smith, Ralph Warren Smith, Donald Douw Snyder, Herbert Southard, john Henry Spencer, Frank Russell Sproat, R, T. S., John Herbert Stevens, James Strollo, William Joseph Sullivan, Charles Joseph Sullivan, Virgilio Trevino, 'FThomas Augustine Turner, R. S. E., Ralph Everett Tuttle, Ciprian Esteban Valdes, B. A., Horace Seamon Bell Van Denberge, Kenneth Walter Van Eman, AK E, Benjamin Van Keuren, R. T. S., Domingo Adalberto Vazquez, Ralph Anton Vetter, Joseph Amilcar Vidal, Roy Newport Vining, Charles von der Muehlen, R. S. E., Melville Asaph Walker, Vincent Myers Wards, I-Iaverstraw, N. Y. Farnham, N. Y. Watervliet, N. Y. Riverton, N. New York, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. El Paso, Tex. Sharon Springs, N. Y. Auburn, N. Y. Whallonsburg, N. Y. Watertown, N. Y. Walton, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. Mellinville, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Valley Falls, N. Y. Lake Placid, N. Y. Long Branch, N. Troy, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Monterey, Mex. Amsterdam, N. Y. Rockville, Conn. Pinar del Rio, Cuba Schenectady, N. Y. Wilkinsburg, Pa. Eatontown, N. Santiago, Cuba Chestertown, N. Y. Pichucalco, Mex. Colorado Springs, Colo. Milwaukee, Wis. Westport, N. Y. Pittsburg, Pa. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 139 Frank Billings Watkins, R. S. E., Cambridge, N. Y. john Harold Williams, Granville, N. Y. William Forgue Way, Johnstown, N. Y. Bartlett Rich Willson, Albany, N. Y. Harrison Weaver, R. S. E., Deerfield, N. Y. Karl Martin Wilson, Chatham, N. Y. Clarence Jesse Weeks, Auburn, N. Y. LeRoy Dearstyne Witheck, Watervliet, N. Y. Robert Orlin Wheeler, Glenmount, N. Y. Guy Smith Wood, R. T. S., Indian Lake, N. Y. Fred. Brooks White, Westport, N. Y. xwilliam Robert Workman, Syracuse, N. Y. Walter Allen White, Albany, N. Y. William Thomas Wright, Rensselaer, N. Y. Herman Frederick Wiedeman, Schenectady, N. Y. Ng Chee Wu, Canton, China Garven Foster Williams, Amherst, Mass. I W!!! Jose Yturrioz y Ochoa, JI rx t llg x' KN x Wifi X X its N . if -4 ll I I- - 'ly 'f I if . . if i i ll i,. 'fi N i ll il i it , W .X N ' ' 1 t , it :gf V X .lil Mt lx A 'I X s .. YF? ' tn - tl' f .xiii 'L ' R - ' ., - ' -3 at t t , Cardenas, Cuba x QKQSWMQ 74' Q if E TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 141 - Qbiiirrrz nf 0112155 1913 Zliirai Urrm Snrnnh Uernt DONALD E. FRENCH President GEORGE V. de B. CATUNA RAYMOND M. O'ROURKE . Vice President . NATHANIEL W. HARDY LEWIS j. MYERS Secretary HAROLD J. HALL GEORGE V. de B. CATUNA . Treasurer GUY S. HUTCHINS JOHN CROWLEY, Historian CL.YDE D. WERNER, Member Hop Committee CLASS OF .1913 fc! X ff C ljtxgx , X X ff ,7 xx xxx TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 143 1' ilirvnlimztn Qiatnrg g N the l5th of September, l909, there entered into the Sage Laboratory a crowd of fellows who were to represent the class of l9l 3. After having fgi xd received a lecture on how we should act while at the Institute, we elected temporary officers to take us through the cane rush, which was to take place on Saturday afternoon, and in which, as we were informed, we were to take a promi- nent part. I-laving been given instruction by our worthy friends, the Juniors, how to win it, we entered it and came out victorious, with a score of nineteen to ten. The night of the same day we met at seven olclock at the foot of the approach to have the annual street rush. We bunched ourselves together and marched over Seventh and Grand street where we were met by the Sophsg a lively scrap took place for about fifteen minutes, after which we had the street parade. We now began the everlasting grind which lasts for four years. But knowing that too much work and too little play was not good for us, we decided, toward the end of October, to hold our flag rush. The Sophs not expecting it, gave us time to get to the meeting place, from which place we were taken to the flag, The flag was nailed to a tree in which two men were left to guard it. The night being very cold we had to keep moving in order to remain Warm. The next morning about eleven o'clock, the Sophs finally succeeded in locating us. We were then worn out by the lack of sleep and they over- powered us--all but the two we had left in the tree. The grand marshal, fearing an accident might occur, awarded the rush to the Sophomores. ln about the middle of November we decided to have our picture taken. We met at Congress and Seventh streets and started on the run for the approach. Upon arriving there we were disappointed by seeing the Sophs waiting for us. Never- theless we tried to have the picture taken, and of course a lively scrap took place. Seeing that we could not accomplish our pur- pose we broke up and decided to try some other time. Our second attempt was made in January. We met at the same place and again marched to the approach where this 144 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE time we succeeded in having the picture taken without the inter- ference of anyone. ' We were now kept quite busy getting ready for the exams, which we had feared so long, but found them not so black as painted. After we had received our cards and a new set of officers had been elected, we started in for another half year of hard work. Our sleigh rush took place on February Zlst and we had a jolly good time. We started from Ford avenue, and foundthat we could not have selected a better starting place. With the Transit Board and about one hundred of our class, we set out for Raymertown, a distance of sixteen miles. The night was warm and the roads were bad but after a three-hour drive we arrived at the hotel where we had a most enjoyable meal. The Sophs, hearing we had gone in that direction, hired a sleigh and gave chase, going as far as Eagle Mills, a distance of ten miles, and not finding any trace of us, became discouraged and returned home. Q In the meantime we had left the hotel and started home by a different road, arriving in the city about half-past two without meeting a single Soph. Thus winning the sleigh rush. Now that all the rushes are over, we look back with pleasure upon them, and hope to be as successful next year. We appre- ciate the fact that we are just beginning our lifels work, and hope that in four years we will all have conferred upon us the degree for which we are so earnestly striving. Historian. 599 V . GO ? - 4 ' 35 X J' I :X ? wi TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 145 Edward Price Abbott, Elmer Valentine Ackor Manuel Enrique Alonso, Grove Dean Alvord, Elmer Frank Andrews, A T A, Eladio Armcngol, Mowry Aldrich Arnold, James lrving Arnsfteld, Harrison Arthur Bailey, Frank Edward Bardrof, Frank Clayton Barrows, Frederick William Bayard, Harold Neville Brass, John Hale Brelsford, AK E, Harold Archer Brown, William Stephen Brown, Fred Aubrey Burgar, John Lucien Cable, Merton Scott Carleton, Bert joseph Carollo, Fernando Caso, Don Russell Cather, 0112155 nf 15113 Plainfield, N. Plainfield, N. Havana, Cuba Kirkville, N. Montclair, N. Havana, Cuba Attica, N. Y. Johnstown, N. Y. Syracuse, N. Y. Oriskany Falls, N. Y. Troy Troy Albany Troy Albany Washington, D. C. Welland, Ontario I Brooklyn Waterford Diamondville, Wyo. Manati, P. R. Portland, Ore. George Van de Bise Catuna, 9 X, Brooklyn Antonio Bezerra Cavalcanti, Arson H. Charchian, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Green Island Leaven Lawrence Cheney, AIP, Louisville, Ky. Willett Stephen Chinery, David Ernest Christie, Norwalk, Conn. Tenally, N. Augustus Edwin Clark, Willard Clark, Edwin Cole, l-larry James Cole, Federica Collazo Pares, Harris Glasgow Collins, 9 X, Percy Davis Collins, Edwin Davis Crandall Roy Warrington Cropper, John joseph Crowley, Harold Cornwall Curtis, William Bode Daley, Earl Byron Davis, Frank Raymond Davis, John Michael Degnon, Everett Mann Dickinson A T -A, Carl Dingleman, Francis Joseph Dugan, James Smith Dunwoody, Harold Ransom Dwyer, Roy Demerest Duckworth, 95, Lowell Brown Eckerson, Glenn Perkins Edwards, Lawrence English, John Joseph Farrell, jr., Charles Henry Farnum, Marvin Dancy Fink, Frank Thomas Finnigan, Center Moriches, N. Y. Watervliet Connelly, N. Y. Troy Manati, P. R. Gloversville, N. Y. Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Chatham Centre, N. Y. Keytesville, Mo. Troy Troy Albany Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Mount Morris, N. Y. New York City Holyoke, Mass. Troy Rutland, Vt. Waterford Saratoga Springs New York City Mechanicville, N. Y. Newark, N. Troy Troy Mechanicville, N. Y. jersey City, N. Waterville, N. Y. 146 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Edward Julius Flanagan, William Moriarity Flynn, William Van Tassel Fonda, Linn Humphrey Forster, X KP, Henry Guy Fowler, Raymond Frederick Fox, X CP, William Moncrief Francis, Walter Cornelius Fraser, Donald Eakin French, X fb, Harry Paul Gallagly. Peter Ten Eyck Gebhard, A fb, Leslie Beach C-illie, 9 X, lrving Franklin Gram, Franklin John Griefenstein, Edward Durkee Perrine Gross, William Henry Guicldoti, Vincent Raymond Guthrie, R. T. Reuben Carl Hack, Paul Newton Haigh, William Deuel Hailes, R. T. S., Harold Joseph Hall, Nathaniel White Hardy, Mark Jefferson Jones Harrison Joseph Frank Hassenfratz, Theodore William Hasslinger, Jay W. Hardy, Walter Thomas Haswell, William Dudley Haynes, Frederick George Healy, Christian John Herzog, Ralph Warr Hewes, John Christopher Hoar, R. T. S., Philip Joseph Hoffman, Langley Stoddard Homer, AK E, New York City. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Troy Buffalo, N. Y. Cambridge, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. Troy Bradford, Penn. Buffalo, N. Y. New York City Mount Vernon, N. Y. New York City Buffalo, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. York, Penn. Troy Rocky Ford, Col. Madison, S. D. Philmont, N. Y. Albany Detroit, Mich. Waco, Tex. Wellsboro, Penn. Buffalo, N. Y. Troy Schenectady, N. Y. Watervliet Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Bridgeport, Conn. Troy Troy Troy Albany Brooklyn William Trenholm Hopkins, 9 E, Francis William Horan, Livingston Xvaddell Houston, A 42, Ralph Burnett Hubbard, A T A, Mason I-lulett, John Frederick Humbert, Guy Stevens Hutchins, Ansel Brainard Huyck, Walter Herndon Inge, A K E, Clarence Lyman johnson, Francis Bonne jordan, William Kemp, Zd, John P. King, William Orin Kohn, Edwards Kneass, Benjamin Kristal, Edwin Francis Kuehnle, Frederick William Kurtz, jacob Labishiner, Wilber Franklin La Due, Sidney john Lane, A K E, Herbert Becker Laux, Robert Reuben Lavine, Harold McLean Lewis, A. B., Malcomb Ely Love, Walter Fred Luedeman, Edward Barringer Lynes, A fp, Redmond Donald Macdonald, Scott Wallace Mackey, Ramon Tomas Marchan, Irving John Marhaver, Peter Marschall, lr., John Anthony Martin, Fidel Martinez Castilla, Savannah, Ga. Troy Evanston, Ill. Holyoke, Mass. Granville, N. Y. Syracuse, N. Y. Fitchburg, Mass. Sheridan, N. Y. Mobile, Ala. Castile, N. Y. Troy Troy Averill Park, N. Y. Oneonta, N. Y. Philadelphia, Penn. Newark, N. Albany Wilmington, Del. Albany Troy Rochester, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. Troy Brooklyn Rochester, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. Hudson, N. Y. Troy Troy Barceloneta, P. R. Ilion, N. Y. Chicago, Ill. Buffalo, N. Y. Ocampo, Mexico TRANSIT VOL. XLV 147 Joaquin Martorell, Donald Collier McClure, A T -X, Harold Edward McCormack, A Frederick Earl McMullen, Searle Ward Melotte, John Kimberly Meneely, X '17, Daniel John Miller, Barret Montfort, A K E, William Henry Moore, Jr., 9 X Thomas Angelus Murnane, Lewis Joseph Myers, X CP, Benjamin Rudolph Newcomb, X Stanley John Nichols, John Edwin Nolder, Joseph Angulum Noonan, John Joseph Francis OiConnell, Raymond lVlichael O'Rourke, Angel Antonio Ortega Perera, Robert Cowan Osgood, R. T. S. Chester Hervey Owens, Osvaldo Padilla, Leland Edward Paul, Lawrence Vincent Polletteri, William Henry Penney, Harold F. L. Pfohl, X qt Crrant Willard Pitbladdo, Lathrop Carleton Pope, Henry Emil Rebscher, Lloyd Jackson Reed, Roy Mayo Rindernecht, X QP, Daniel Patrick Roohan, Jr., James Anthony Ryan, Levi Herbert Salterlee, Albert Scheer, Jr., 11 15, y :Iv , 1 Colon, Cuba Coxsackie, N. Y. Brooklyn Auburn, N. Y. North Lawrence, N. Y. Watervliet Bangor, Penn. Louisville, Ky. Peekskill, N. Y. Troy Buffalo, N. Y. Holyoke, Mass. West Sand Lake, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Troy Buffalo, N. Y. Santiago, Cuba Claremont, N. H. Rensselaer, N. Y. Arecibo, P. R. Oneonta, N. Y. Utica, N. Y. Troy I Buffalo, N. Y. Brooklyn Rensselaer Newburgh, N. 1'. Honeoye, N. Y. Erie, Penn. Saratoga Springs New York City J Alexandria, Minn. Albany Charles Henry Edward Scheer, George Alois Schiller, Frederick Marlin Sebasl, George Duryea Seeley, 9 E, Joseph Ellis Selig, Frank Wendell Semans, A T A, Edward Goodrich Semon, Henry Scull Sharp, 9 E, Earl Andrew Shoemaker, Raymond Leo Sibbald, William Sloan Simons, Charles Leslie Sipperly, Jerome Frank Smith, 9 X, Willard Henry Spear, Thomas Gilmore Sperling, Fred R. Stahlbush, Louis Jordan Steinberg, Barnett Steiner, Dana Eastman Stevens, Leverett Camp Stone, John Edward Tashjian, John Alan Terrell, Carl Martin Thiessen, Andrew Hugh Thompson, Charles Stellwagen Thorn, Franklyn Thorpe, William Henry Tuller, Raymond Kenyon Turner, 9 X, Otis Arnold Van Denburgh, Jr Ciuilford, Conn. Syracuse, N. Y. Albany Auburn, N. Y. Troy Uniontown, Penn. Albany Bridgeton, N. Troy Waterford Watervliet Melrose Elmira, N. Y. Troy Elmhurst, N, Y. Stottville, N. Y. Newark, N. Troy Orford, N. H. Guilford, Conn. Troy Albany Troy Cohoes Washington, D. C. Cadillac, Mich. West Simsbury, Conn. Rockville, Conn. Troy Harry Nelson Vickerman, A K E, Springfield, Mass. Merritt Alford Vining, Lloyd Rawlins Vivian, James Archibald Waddell, Frederick William Wahlers, Willimansett, Mass. Calumet, Mich. Troy Brooklyn 148 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Cecil George Ware, Alan Morrett Weaver, james Jay Webster, Clyde Daniel Werner, George Denison Wetsel Hans Ferdinand Wesel, Clyde Colburn Whipple, Charles joy Wilbur, jr ,f . ZH' gif f 1 p J V Northfield, Minn. Johnstown, Penn. Hoosicli Falls, N. Y. llion, N. Y. Melrose, N. Y. Brooklyn Purchase, N. Y. Troy John Oscar Willey, Jerome Harrison Williams, William Brien Willson, t Carl James Wright, Wesley Kingston Wright, Robert Colaman Wyer, Harry Burdette Young, 9 X, Paul Gerhard Zimmerman fr iff 'tea ,yXf!fJf j ff- 0 aww ,W FW N, 1 ' I ,ffliiiifi X ic' LM f xr , . w ff .,. ff 1 4 J A f f .- rf .gl 1 1 il! I 'Y ff. , .Q 7? f-ia., K 'f.1.,!,, '-X ,L , - N A X3 Q WM ff J ,, - 'ifi ,.:fEe,3'-Ji. f. '!dlQl,? .4i'.2y'iQ, ' ' f ' 4-:HEP . e x ff ' N 255' ,q1'f'. X sgfe i 'IJ ' lf ' W K1 ' Gardiner, Me. Kingston, N. Y. Troy Fort Collins, Col. Sterling Valley, N. Y. Auburn, N. Y. Weedsport, N. Y. San Juan, P. R- TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 149 Montgomery Alexander, Frank Clayton Barrows, Ph.G., John Harden Best, Jr., Harold Fitch Bullard, Fred. Aubrey Burgar, Sumner Ellithorpe Campbell, Willett Stephen Chinery, Noah Turner Clarke, Harold Cornwell Curtis, james Smith Dunwoody, Edgar Louis Feininger, Thomas Francis FitzCierald, Henry Cuuy Fowler, William Moncrief Francis, Svpizrial Svinhenia Troy, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Los Angeles, Cal. Schuylerville, N. Y. Welland, Ont., Canada Troy, Norwalk, Albany, Troy, Waterfo rd, Troy, Troy, Cambridge, Troy, N. Y. Conn. N. Y. N. Y. N. Y. N. Y. N. Y. N. Y. N. Y. 'William Henry Ctuidotti, Jay War1'en Hardy, Charles Benjamin Herring, Cx. Brooks Kafka, Arthur Lalsrie Lee, James William Long, Edward Baringer Lynes, Peter Marschall, Jr., Fidel Martinez Castilla, John Kimberly Meneely, Lloyd Phelps Mould, Joseph Edward Sheary, Morton Hummel Steinmetz, William Ira Van Arnam, Ph.C1., Troy, N. Y Schenectady, N. Y Delhi, N. Y Troy, N. Y Troy, N. Y Mount Morris, N. Y Hudson, N. Y Chicago, Ill. Ocampo, Mex Watervliet, N. Y. Syracuse, N. Y Troy, N. Y. Troy, N. Y. Waterford, N. Y. N ' , . V -gf ,.x,..y -- , 'f gy, ,X .HM ., Q. x- A wi 'J-. 'I . . W 1 X 'h V X' ' ' Q-N : V:--.'11f1m.-' nf - -uk f' 'X V xx J- I ' .tg b N XX ,XY t g? 4, I, - X , N tb' , -f4'Y9'fgieq1gay- ,f?fN'iN'. 4i-27:-'S:s- - .-Swivk re - ' -- 1 ff, sr., ,1 ...X -.as-M -, , X vw . . ,. ,-.m,..e. .,., . ,...-..,,42.m,,-.,. ww. 152 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Alpha Glhapim' nf Elyria Xi illwaihrni Mrmhrrz PALMER C. RICKETTS, C.E., E.D. NORMAN ALFRED TAYLOR, C.E. EDWARD JAY KEMP, C.E. RICHARD A. STARBUCK OSCAR GILBERT NEEMES PHILIP HENRY BARTHOLOMAE THOMAS R. LAWSON, C.E. WALTER EDWIN NICHOLS 2-Xriihv iHH1emhrr5 1910 EDWARD ALOYSIUS HANLEY CHRISTIAN HUTH LOUIS AYCRIGGE DE RONDE FRANK JACOB GLUECK ' 1911 WATSON BARR JOYES LAXIVRENCE MAXWELL BARTLETT SANFORD MINGLE WAGNER GEORGE SUMMERS JAMES PRINCE DIKE 1912 WILLIAM HOWARD LYALL ANDREW THEODORE KUYS BURR KENNEDY GAVIN DANA HYDE CANNON STUART FABIAN MAGOR GEORGE HARRISON STARK 1913 ROY DEMAREST DUCKWORTI-I WILLIAM T. HOPKINS HENRY SCU LL SHARP Saw :PN XX X Goa A O Fl M24 fi Lg .- L G M 9 601 x I, :,:5,,,,, N Q X v Nw - ' .V-eff? G X-Sq,-gg A 'viii-H Alig n. R: z V7 4? f -v G fi i x ..., . .L VI, :ix -af ,-1, ,:2:1f,,,,,5,, ,4:1j',.1, 5 ., D -,15:g:,,g,,g'-:Hangs xiii-.1 W- t Q TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 153 ALPHA . . . BETA ..... GAMMA DELTA . EPSILON ZETA .... ETA ,... TI-IETA . IOTA . . . KAPPA . LAMBDA MU ...... NU .... Eliraltsrnitg nf Elhvta Xi Ghapirr illull .Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Sheffield Scientific School-Yale ..Stevens Institute of Technology ...Mass. Institute of Technology . . . . . . .. Columbia University . . . . Cornell University . . . . Lehigh University . . . . . . Purdue University . . . . Washington University . . . Rose Polytechnic Institute . . . . .Pennsylvania State College .....,. Iowa State College California University 154 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE llamhim Qlhapirr nf Evlia 1Hhi STEPHEN W. BARKER, M.E., A HENRY BURDEN, M.E., A FREDERICK W. ORR, 9 ELIAS PLUM MANN, C.E., A JOHN A. CORLISS, A PHILIP S. DORLON, A.B., A EDWARD L. ORTH, A CHARLES C. FALCONER, A CHARLES RUTHERFORD VAN DE CARR RALPH EVANS BOLD STRICKLAND KNEASS HUGH REEVES PERRY LEAVEN LAWRENCE CHENEY Zlkairvs in lirhr EDWARD C. GALE, C.E., A JAMES H. CALDNVELL, B.S., A STEARNS INGALLS, A CHARLES B. MacMURRAY, A.M.,A CHARLES P. ROY, C.E., A WALTER P. WARREN, JR., A NVILLIAM P. MASON, C.E., M.D., B.S., A LELAND T. LANE, C.E., A ED'WARD Q. 'LASELL, A EDWARD W. CAMPION, M.E., VINTON D. TOMPKINS, B.S., E CRAWFORD R. GREEN, JR., A. LAURENCE ROY, C.E., A EHFEITYPB in Havrzvzxii 1910 CHARLES I-IYLAND JONES BURTNER FLEEGER 1911 1912 HARO LD FITCH BULLARD 1913 PETER TEN EYCK GEBHARD EDXVARD BARINGER LYNES ELBERT S. PLATT, B.S., A U HERMAN SCOTT CHALFANT, C.E., A WQLLIAM HARDY, E B., M.D., B HENRY V. BUTTON, A EDWIN HENRY FISHER ROY FRANCIS SMITH HAROLD EDWIN SMITH NOAH TURNER CLARKE LIVINGSTON WADDELL HOUSTON 1 fw 4 , . Rf I Ji-. A ar g 1 - I f 1 1 f 5 i4'f?YZf3?4:i5Fk''SHN 5, J.,- -,, 1-1561 ,. . ... sa hiya W f?2,54 15'kgij 4,5 A-ff-- 1'-J .JfP',x ' T-f -f:.5,ff:,f: gt 1 iff 5 ' -If ' !ffz1.5,L2 ? ., 1 513, V 'f,x f 1b:-,- fig 'a i '11, Qx, ' gig -,gas M23 mm .Q W ti' 2 Eu., TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 155 ALPHA . , . BETA .... GAMMA .... DELTA . . EPSILON ETA ...... LAMBDA NU .,..... 1 XI .......... OMICRON PI ....,... Ri-IO illrairrniig nf Brita Phi Giliapivr ZKUII . . . . . .Union College . . . .' Brown University New York University . . . . Columbia College . . . . . . . . Rutgers Collexge . . . University of Pennsylvania Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ........... Lehigh University . . . . .johns Hopkins University . , . . .Shefielcl Scientific School . . . . . . . .Cornell University . . . . .University of Virginia 156 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ai 6911112921 Qlhapirr nf Brita Kappa iipzilnn D. E. THOMPSON, B C. H. ANDROS, Ayn G. B. WELLINGTON, if sz, B FRATERS IN URBE W. P. ALLENDORPI-I, qf sz C. H. ANDROS, me E. W. ARMS, Elf Q J. A. BARNES, M D. E. BARNUM, if D D. P. BECKER, 41 r E. BLACK, EX R. R BLOSS, N11 sz 1. A. BURDEN, JR., A H. W. CAREY, fp R. V. COLE, BX J. E. COWEE, E E. M. cUMM1Ncs, X11 D ALLEN BREED JAMES THOMPSON GANSON ROLAND ROBINSON HARRINGTON RICHARD MONTGOMERY RAVEN VICTOR PANDIA RALLI JOHN HALE BRELSFORD HAROLD EDWARD MCCORMACK EKPBIBPHI illilemhvra . I. DAVENPORT, T . E. DeFREEST, if X . H. FELLOWS, F qv W. FELLOWS, 1' 'I' J. F. FELLOWS, 1' JP F. A. FLAGG, E I. W. FREEMAN, A L. B. GREEN, XPS! H. E. HARPER, XII G. B. HARRISON, E F. S. HASTINGS, I' 'IP 1111 H. H. HAYNEB, E W. H. HoLL1sTER, JR., B E. M. KENNEDY, B E. N. MANN, -12 c. A. Mac ARTHUR, o E. H. MEAD, 2 Ariihe fililrmhvra 1910 ARTHUR COBDEN SNYDER JOHN LEROY WEBER 1911 JOSEPH BATES CHAMPLIN DWINEL BURT THOMPSON, C.E. 1912 KENNETH XIVALTER VAN EMAN VINCENT MYERS WARD 1913 LANGLEY STODDARD HOMER SIDNEY JOHN LANE HARRY NELSON VICKERMAN G. S. PICKERING, XI' S2 H. SAWYER, 11' W. E. SCALES, JR. I' fb R. A. SEARLE, X11 Q E. F. STARKS, E E. R. THOMAS, XI' Q D. F. THOMPSON, G 'JU . L. THOMPSON, I' CII A. THORBURN, IWI1 T. WALKER, I' CD F. C. XVATERMAN, '12 I' P. WELLINGTON, E G. B. WELLINGTON, XPQ E T. R. WELLINGTON, E C. WOOD, fb I' W. H. VAN SCHOONHOVEN ROBERT DOREMUS TREAT HOWARD RISLEY EDDY AUSTIN LAING MOORE HENRY DUTTON SMITH BARRET MONTFORT 'WALTER HEMDON INGE HlHlII '-Izljljfiljlifil :gg3:.5Lf H W XINH H i1i21rfr11f111fr?1 'X WEEE? w w rilw ffgfif '1-1q 1.,., ' ff' ,111 A'--- .V- 1313 ?X' 1zL :Luo rr H-ULH. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 157 PHI ..... THETA .... Xl ....... SIGMA . . . GAMMA . . PSI ........ UPSILON .... CHI ...... BETA . . . ETA .... KAPPA .... LAMBDA . . . Pl ......,... IOTA ........... ALPHA ALPHA OMICRON ..... EPSILON .... Rl-IO .... TAU Zllratttzrnitg uf Evita liappa iipzilun . . . . Yale University .. .... Bowdoin College .. . Colby University . . . . . . . Amherst College . . . Vanderbilt University . . . .University of Alabama . . . . . . . Brown University . . . . . .University of Mississippi .. . .University of North Carolina . . . . . .University of Virginia . . . . .Miami University . . . . Kenyon College .......... Dartmouth College Central University of Kentucky . . . . . . . . . Middlebury College . . . . .University of Michigan ....... Williams College . . . . Lafayette College .... Hamilton College 158 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE MU.. NU ......... BETA PHI PHI CHI .... PSI PHI , ....... GAMMA PHI .. PSI OMEGA . .. BETA CHI DELTA CHI . . . DELTA DELTA PHI GAMMA .. GAMMA BETA THETA ZETA ALPHA CHI PHI EPSILON . SIGMA TAU .. TAU LAMBDA ALPHA PHI . .. DELTA KAPPA TAU ALPHA .. SIGMA RHO .. DELTA PI ..... RHO DELTA .. ...... . . . . . .. Colgate University . .College of City of New York . . . . . .University of Rochester . . . . . . . ,Rutgers College . . . .DePauw University . . , . . . . . . . .Wesleyan University . . . .Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Aclelbert College . . . . . Cornell University . . . .University of Chicago . . . Syracuse University . . . , . .Columbia University University of California . . . . . . . Trinity College .. . . . . . . . . . . . ,. Minnesota University . . . .Massachusetts Institute of Technology . . . . . ...... 'Tulane University . . . . . University of Toronto . . . University of Pennsylvania .. . . . , . . .McGill University . . . . .Leland Stanford University . . . . . . .University of Illinois . . . .University of Wisconsin TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 159 Alumni Qlhapivrsa D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY ...., D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF NEW ENGLAND ..... NORTHWESTERN ASSOCIATION OF D. K. E. .... . D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF DETROIT ........... D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF PACIFIC COAST .... D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON .,... D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND ..... . ASSOCIATION OF BUFFALO ........... . ASSOCIATION OF KENTUCKY ........... ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN OHIO .... . . ASSOCIATION OF TI-IE NORTHWEST .... . EASTERN NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF D. K. E.. .. D. K. E. CLUB OF ROCHESTER ....,. .......,............ DOUG 7i?Y?Wf F1p'1t'f1P'1 D. K. E. CLUB OF CONNECTICUT ......................... MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF D. K. E. ........... . CHATTANOOGA SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF D. K. E.. . .. WESTERN IVIICI-IIGAN ASSOCIATION OF D. K. E. ......... . HARVARD ASSOCIATION OF D. K. E. .............. .... . . D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK ..... ..... D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA ................ ..... , .... IVIOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION OF D. K. E. ...... , ......... .... . WESTERN IVIASSACHUSETTS D. K. E. ASSOCIATION . . .. WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF D. K. E. ............... . D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL TENNESSEE .... D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF MEIVIPI-IIS .............. ...... D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS ..,..................... D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF STATE OF WASHINGTON .... OHIO VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF D. K. E. .............. . D. K. E. CLUB OF TUSCALOOSA ........................ PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF D. K. E. ............... . D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA .... D. K. E. ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ..... . . . . .New York City CambricIge, Mass. .......Chicago, III. ... . . ..Detroit, Mich. . . . .San Francisco, Cal. .Washington, D. C. . . . Providence, R. I. . . . . .BufIaIo, N. Y. . . . Lexington, Ky. . . . . Cleveland, O. . . . .SL Paul, Minn ......Troy, N. Y. Rochester, N. Y. . . . . .I-IartforcI, Conn. ........St. Louis, Mo. . . . . . ..CI1attz-xnooga, Tenn. Grancl Rapids, Mich. . . . . Cambridge, Mass.. . . . . .Syracuse, N. Y. . . . .IndianapoIis, IncI. ......Denver, CoI. . . . .SpringfieId, Mass. . . . ..MiIwauIcee, Wis. . . NasIiviIIe, Tenn. . . Memphis, Tenn. . .. .. ..Austin, Tex. . . . . .SeattIe, Wash. ... . . .Covington, Ky. . . . ..TuscaIoosa, AIa. ... PI1iIadeIpI1ia, Pa. .. . . . .. Pittsburg, Pa. ... .Los Angeles, Cal. 160 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE GEORGE H. STEVENS, A ALBERT J. WING, E T. M. TREGO, A WILLIAM C. DEARSTYNE, 9 WM. A. TREADWELL, 9 GEORGE CORLISS ILLINGWORTH WILLIAM FONTAINE LIPPITT, JR. GEORGE YATES FENTON LELAND JOSEPH PFOHL HAROLD FRANCIS LOUIS PFOHL RAYMOND FREDERICK FOX JOHN KIMBERLY MENEELY Efhvia Glhapim' nf Qlhi Elihi , livaihrnt iflilvmhrra EDWARD L. GAUS, E CHARLES F. STOWELL, 9 'WALTER W. BATCHELDER, A RANSOM GILLETTE, O FRANK L. FROST, E DE WITT P. FOSTER, 9 Ariihr !JHP111I1er5 POST GRADUATE JOHN HENRY BALDWIN 1910 GEORGE EDGAR DEUTSCHB EIN 1911 FRANK MORGAN JOHNSTON ALEXANDER ALEXANDER 1912 CHARLES HENRY GOELTZ JAMES NEAS BOOTH 1913 BENJAMIN RUDOLF NEWCOMB ROY MAYO RINDERNECHT DONALD EAKIN FRENCH ENRIQUE A. TOUCEDA, 9 W. K. MANSFIELD, qv J. R. KALLEY, A HARRY J. DEUTSCHBEIN, 9 CHAS. N. MORGAN, 9 HARVEY BOOTH XVILLIAM PRICE CRAIGHILL LIPPITT JOHN RUSSELL HEATH ALMON THOMAS HARDING LINN HUMPHREY FORSTER LOUIS SHERMAN MYERS YJ X X z...,,,,, TRANSIT, VCL. XLV 161 ALPHA , . . BETA . . GAMMA . . . DELTA . . . EPSILON ZETA . . ETA .... TI-IETA . . . IOTA ..... LAMBDA MU ..... NU ......... OMICRON RHO ....... PHI .. CHI . , PSI , .. XI .....,,. OMEGA .... Eliratvrniig nf Glhi lHhi Qlltaptrr EKUII .. ...... University of Virginia Massachusetts Institute of Teehnology . . . . ...... .. . Emory CoIlt-:ge .......... Rutgers College . . . . . . . . .Hampden-Sidney College .....Franklin and Mai-shell College University of Georgia Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute .. Ohio State University . . . . . . . .. University of California . . . . .Stevens Institute of Technology' . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Texas Sheffield Scientific School . . . . . . Lafayette College Amherst College Dartmouth College . . . .Lehigh University .. Cornell University .. . . Georgia Institute of Technology 162 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Hpzilnn Glhapivr nf Erlia Eau Belta HUGH H. LANSING CONRAD V. YUNKER MORTIMER H. FRENCH JOHN BENNETT BURKE J. CYRUS PODMORE THOMAS F. GRATTAN CHARLES GOULD WASHBON JOSEPH WILLIAM GRAHAM GROVER C. LAMOREAUX GARDNER EARL MACKENZIE JOI-IN M. KERR JOHN P. CLARK JOHN CLAYTON BROWNLEE DONALD COLLIER MQCLURE ELMER FRANK ANDREWS iKP5ihrui fklivnxlwrz HARVEY E. BRAINARD REV. ROYAL JESSUP DAVID BRIER TAYLOR H. NOYES GREEN 'WILLIAM HAMILL SYDNEY H. CAMPBELL 1910 GEORGE LEWIS ARGUS WILLIAM GEORGE CRANDALL RODERICK JOSEPH GILLIS 1911 EUGENE CLIFFORD LOUCK5 EDWARD BEALE DOREMUS CHARLES FREDERICK STRASME EDWARD DRULLARD SEYMOUR 1912 EDWARD BREDELL SHOWELL, JR. 1913 EVERETT M. DICKINSON RALPH BURNETT HUBBARD REV. MELANCHTON MOORE EDGAR W. AMES JOSEPH PODMORE GEO. T. BOLTON EDWIN H. VAN DEUSAN FRED GEORGE HECKLER RICHARD TRELIGH OVERBAUGH JOHN WALTER MAXWELL RAYMOND LE ROY HERSCHELL PAUL DALE OWEN R, JR. LAURENCE F. DRAKE GORDON THICKENS GLENN F. WENDELL SEMANS 'QL ' fl! ,ff 'EE lllII1 ' L WW, HL ix? ' Nl H' ,.:-v , ',.EL,:iE,:q,,'IIlml X Q 'S L 3.1513 A ' wwf 'H . wk V x X A-73 .-.. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 163 LAMBDA ... PI .............. PHI ............. BETA EPSILON. BETA TI-IETA.. BETA IOTA .... BETA XI ....... GAMMA ETA .. GAMMA IOTA . OMICRON ...... BETA GAMMA. .. .. BETA ETA ....... BETA KAPPA BETA PI ........ BETA RI-IO ..... BETA TAU ...., BETA UPSILON BETA OMEGA . GAMMA ALPHA ..... GAMMA BETA . GAMMA TI-IETA GAMMA KAPPA ..... GAMMA MU .. Zliratrrnitg nf Brita Gian Brita Qihzqater Ittnll G5rz1x1h Bihisinn nf Thr South .....Vanderb1lt .. . . .University of Mississippi ....... . . .. .Washington and Lee University. .....E.mory College . . . . .University . . . . . University of the South ..... of Virginia ...,.. .....Tulane University . . . . .George Washington University. . . . . . .University of Texas .......... Giranh Bihizirm nf Ihr . . . . .University . . .. .University . . . . .University . . . . . .University of Iowa ........... of Wisconsin. . of Minnesota . .. of Colorado ..... . . .. . . ..Northwestern University. . . . . .. .. .. .Leland Stanford, Jr., University . . . . .University . . . . .University . . . . .University . . . . .University of Nebraska ....... of Illinois . .. . .. of California ...... of Chicago ........ .. .. .Armour Institute of Technology .....Balier University . . . . ..University . . . . .University of Missouri . .. .. . of Washington .. mmf . . .Nashville, Tenn. . . .University, Miss. . . . . .Lei-rington, Va. .. . . . . .Oxforcl, Ga. . . , . . .Suwanee, Tenn. Charlottesville, Va. . . . . . New Orleans, La. . . . . .Washington, D. C. . . . . . . . .Austin, Texas .. . . .Iowa City, Ia. . . . . . Madison, Wis Minneapolis, Minn. ............Boulcler, Col. ..............Evanston, Ill. . Stanford University, Cal. Lincolni Neb. ..........Campaign, Ill. . . . Berkeley, Cal. . . .. Chicago, Ill. ,... Chicago, Ill. . . .. Baldwin, Kan. Missouri, Mo. ... . .Seattle, Wash. . . . . Philadelphia, Pa. 164 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE BETA . . . DELTA ..... EPSILON ZETA ..,.. KAPPA MU ....,..... . CHI ,,.......,..... BETA ALPHA . .. BETA BETA .... BETA ZETA . . . BETA PHI ....... BETA PHI ........ GAMMA DELTA . GAMMA LAMBDA ALPHA ...,. GAMMA .... NU ....... RHO ...,. UPSILON ...... OMEGA ......... Qiramh Ziihiainn nf the Nnritg Ohio University .........,............ University of Michigan .. Albion College ....... Adelhert College Hillsdale College ........... Ohio Wesleyan University .... Kenyon College .......... Indiana University ........... ...... DePauw University .,.... ........ ..... Butler College, University of Indianapolis . Ohio State University ................. Wabash College .. ........ . .. .. . . .. West Virginia University Purdue University ................. Climranh Igtihisinn nf this East Allegheny College ................. Washington and jefferson College... Lafayette College ..........,... Stevens Institute of Technology .... Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Pennsylvania ...... BETA GAMMA .. BETA MU ....... BETA NU ........ BETA OMICRON . BETA CHI ........ ZETA ...... ..... GAMMA GAMMA GAMMA EPSILON GAMMA GAMMA MU ..... Lehigh University ............ Tufts College ........ Massachusetts Institute Cornell University .... Brown University . .. Dartmouth College .... Columbia University .... Wesleyan University University of Maine.. . ..........Athens, O. . . .Ann Arbor, Mich. .. , . . . . Albion, Mich. . . . . . Cleveland, O. Hillsdale, O. Delaware, O. .........C1amlJier, O. . . . .BIoomington, Ind. . . . . .C-reencastle, Ind. . . . . Indianapolis, Ind. ....... Columbus, O. . Crawforclsville, Ind. Morganstown, W. Va. ..West Lafayette, Ind. . . . . Meadville, Pa. . . . . .Washington, Pa. ....... Easton, Pa. .. . I-Iobolcen, N. Troy,N.Y. South Bethlehem, Pa. . . Tufts College, Mass ..... .. .Boston, Mass. ..... Ithaca, N. Y. . Providence, R. I. I-Ianover, N. H. ...New York City . . Middletown, Conn. Orono,Me. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 165 CHICAGO ,.... NEW YORK .... CINCINNATI .... SAN FRANCISCO PHILADELPHIA INDIANAPOLIS . BOSTON .,...... CLEVELAND .... PITTSBURG .. COLUMBUS .. , ST. LOUIS ..... RICHMOND . .. DETROIT ..... JACKSON .......... ...... NEW ORLEANS ..........,.. ASSOCIATION FAR EAST WASHINGTON ........... KANSAS CITY .... LOS ANGELES .... NEVADA .......... PUGET SOUND . .. OMAHA ....... SPOKANE . . . NASHVILLE . . . SIOUX CITY ...... SAN ANTONIO .,.. DENVER ....,.,. Alumni Olhzmivr ...... Chicago, Ill. .New York, N. Y. .. Cincinnati, Ohio San Francisco, Cal. . Philadelphia, Pa, .. Indianapolis, Ind. .. .. Boston, Mass. Cleveland, Ohio . . , . .Pittshurg, Pa. . . . Columbus, Ohio . . .. St. Louis, Mo. Richmond, Va. . . . . Detroit, Mich. Jackson, Mich. New Orleans, La. ...lVIinclanao, P. I. Washington, D. C. ..Kansas City, Mo. ..Los Angeles, Cal, . . . . Goldfield, Nev. , . . .SeaMle, Wash. .. Omaha, Nels. . . . Spokane, Wash. .. Nashville, Tenn. . . . Sioux City, Iowa . San Antonio, Tex. . . . . Denver, Colo. 166 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ELBERT SANFORD OVERBAUGH JOHN KING RHOADES JUDSON GILLIS TALLMADGE GUSTAV ADOLPH PARTENFELDER MARTIN ALOYSIUS MURRAY, JR. FRANK ANTON FLEISCHMAN WILLIAM HENRY MOORE, JR. RAYMOND KENYON TURNER 1521151 Glhzqater nf Efhvia Qlhi Ariihr iiliemhrrz 1910 FRANK WILLIAM WISE LELAND GEORGE CHRISTIE JAMES ALEXANDER HUSBAND 1911 WILLIAM BIGGART HAITE ROBERT NESBITT GREENE CARL HENRY HAHN 1912 ARTHUR GEORGE SMITH 1913 JEROME FRANK SMITH HARRIS GLASGOW COLLINS LESLIE BEACH GILLIE EDWARD KENNY KENESTON SIMON OLEY CUTLER RALPH NEWELL PARKS LOUIS VAN BURK PAUL THOMAS SHEAFER GEORGE VAN de BISE CATUNA HARRY BURDETTE YOUNG :SSG ,, ' i -1. 4 -' J iq? fl-r DJU J' asf f rg -4. MFE xx ff YY? .Agn 5 5.334111 xx A, -New Q44 --Q. E is 1 AWA L fag: , E. W Y, .. .,-J Q L, . 7 -Q3 Ji Hfi' 51' f if LA, 1 .M . 2 ' ' '-'v f -. . N 'N 1 ' iffy 'f AQ -1 J, ' T' 5 E ,. fi ii ' if 1 , Pfif ,, - A il ' ' 'f2ffk4Q : 15- V- f - 5 ?7'???frg:?i I-:far f ' , , 5: -f ' gg L5i3,5,,,A 5:fT, '?W '55X' 4 ' ff ' .iiigfil 1:4 ?i?1f5. kz .f:v-:1fAL55:a - QQTQ ' mmTX.L, ' Q if ,,,v ,. ,. .,.x- Q, , 4 ,Y 1 5,25 A , D. by-.,. ....,..,.,.. ., , T Q x X f '. iifi xgi? 'vp' ' 'XX ,f , f 1 Q, 1 ff' f Mg f www , fr gk ff li 2 5 5222525 ffl f -A '- -Y , -' , ,, 7-1525-2-2 V ' 'aifif-1 ,Lis -f' - fp .... few'- --'-'- 1.gggT, , gg: ,-k j ?F - ff I ,E I , W 1 .... 1.13-i,Jz ..'11,' ff. A- .QL-.,,: 1. mw- W ,. ,....,.,. ,,.,, : J: f' Q 34423, 1 V. ,N if, l77fI'li in P76114 , 5? K TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 167 ALPHA .... BETA .... GAMMA . . . DELTA . . . EPSILON .. BOSTON .. NEW YORK Elkatvrnitg nf Efhrta Glhi Gthapivr ZKUII Alumni Qilmptrr .......... . . .. Norwich University Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Maine . . . . .Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute . , . .Worcester Polytechnic Institute . . . , . Boston, Mass. ....New York, N. Y. 168 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE -Lllamhim Glhapivr uf Glhvta N11 iipzilnn illilrmhvrz in Harultg JOHN VJEBSTER CALDER EDWARD FENTMORE CHILLMAN ' Arrh 3'Hie11h5-1910 A. GRIGGS, JR. S. O. CUTLER N. O. DEONON N. F. I-IATHWAY J. E. HASBROUCK S. J. DONVAN J. J. TALLMADCE L. v. CAMPBELL H. C. H. PROBST O. J. MAOARY T. J. A. O'SULL1vAN H. R. ROYER J. K. RHOADES E. P. MANv1LLE H. F. YOUNG S. POWELL W. E. KRAFT W. HJCOINSON T. A. RRYSON C. W. SCI-IEDLER, JR. Eemnnn rx-Gbftirin-1911 L. C. HIODEE E. M. FROST F. E. CULVER D. S. PELLET1ER C. W. COLLINS E. D. COLLAMER O. A. RARTENFELDER C. A. HURLEY R. ARDTLLA J. W. 1NC.L1S H. O. JUDD E J. LYNCH E C. TEIRER C. J. SUMMERS W. D. HUNT S. Y. YUNG M. A. MURRAY J. H. TILLEY E. C. CROWLEY H. J. MILLER J. A. PAULY C. W. CONNERY J. N. DAYE L. B. WATERS iilrhlings-1912 3afnDif H.4oSw 4Jj5y8 E?n:Q3 e9JKu 3eOWK9 UQbaen Dv:gwd :yeII.,6 Mg07?I ?cCoW5n M!9IIfE.X lZw7p DM1W::+ z4JO6zff U U TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 169 ALPHA .... BETA ..... GAMMA . . . DELTA ...... EPSILON .... ZETA ...... ETA ..... IOTA ...... THETA .... KAPPA ...... LAMBDA .... MU ....,... NU ...... XI ......... OMICRON . . . PI ......... RI-IO ..... SIGMA .... TAU ...... . . . UPSILON .... PHI ........ CHI ...,.. PSI .......... OMEGA ....... ALPHA IOTA DELTA KAPPA . .. DELTA RI-IO ...... DELTA SIGMA ..... DELTA TAU ...... PI PHI ........,...,...,. LAMBDA LAMBDA BETA BETA ...... DELTA DELTA . . . EPSILON EPSILON GAMMA XI ,...... KAPPA GAMMA GAMMA GAMMA .... ALPHA ZETA ...... iltratrrniig nf Efhvia Nu lipailnn Unive .. . Wesleyan University . . . . Syracuse University . . . . . . Union College . . . . . Cornell University . . . . . Rochester University . . .. University of California . . . . . . . Colgate University . . . . . .. Aclelhert College Kenyon College Hamilton College . Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute . Stevens Institute of Technology ......... . .. Lafayette College . . . . . . . . Amherst College . . . Allegheny College . . . ..... Lehigh University ............ Dickinson College University of City of New York Wooster College . . . . . . University of Michigan ... . . . . Rutgers College . . . . . . . Dartmouth College . Ohio State University . . . . Swathmore College . . . . Harvard University . . . . . . . . Bowdoin College . . . . Northwestern University . , . , . . . Kansas University . . . . . . . Chicago University . . . University of Virginia .. University of Nebraska . . . . . . .. Ohio Wesleyan College .......... University of Maine . Case School of Applied Science .. College of City of New York rsity of Vermont Medical School Trinity College ....... University of Vermont 170 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE W. L. FALES, I' G. A. KERSCHER, I' I JOHN W. CALDER, A E. D. RICH, A CARL W. SCHEDLER, JR. GEO. G. GALLICO FRANK J. GLUECK SILAS J. DONVAN CARLOS BIDGOOD W. R. MORGAN JOHN S. INSKIP JOSEPH L. CONVERSE FRANK FROEB W. D. HUNT E. M. FROST J. H. TILLEY J. N. DAYE L. B. WATERS J. I. SHANKEY F. B. WATKINS I-I. IVI. CREIGHTON R. E. CASE. . C. HABENICI-IT . I-I. DION J. E. I-IUBERTSON R. V. NELLIS C. von der MUEHLEN J. HAYES Cn. W. BRANAN C E Brita Glhapirr nf Erin Erlia livin iweaihrni ilivmhvra J. H. SPENGLER, A GUSTAV A. KELLER, I' ALLAN D. COLVIN, A W. F. GEIGER, A IHrzxtrP5 in Iirzwaenti 1910 A. ALDEN PRATT RALPH E. BOLD LOUIS G. JEFFRIES RICHARD W. MUELLER ALBERT GRIGGS, JR. CHRISTIAN HUTH JUDSON G. TALLMADGE EDMOND BATTERBURY JAMES A. HUSBAND 1911 H. B. PARKER S. M. NEALON I. C. HIGBEE H. W. SCHELLENGER 1912 V. LOCKWOOD E. MAY . GRANE, JR. . S. JOHNSTONE W. H. CANEY . F. CANEY . BOISSARD . H. CANNON C. SELLER . L. DeRHOADES J. R. HEATH J. W. INGLIS ompr ojgwvo ELBERT S. PLATT W. E. ACHESON, I' J. A. BARNES, B WM. E. HAMILTON STANLEY J. WAGER ARTHUR MEAD CHAS. E. CLIFTON EDWIN H. FISHER FRANCIS C. PACKARD SIMON O. CUTLER GEO. H. HAZELHURST M. ALEXANDER C. TEIPER C. CROWLEY . S. PELLETIER C717 IW . A. BRAHE W. POTTS W. H. HANNAN W. H. LYALL A. T. 1-IARDINC. W. D. SMALL E. H. REIDPATH J. v. HALLINAN C. W. GORTON G. A. HOYT 01-rluq IMML TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 171 ALPHA . BETA .. GAMMA DELTA . EPSILON TI-IETA . . . XI ...... ETA ..,. Hfaterniig nf E218 Evita IEDM Qlhzxptvr EKUII . . . . Syracuse University . . . . . . . . . . . Colgate University College of City of New Yorl-2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Lafayetteffollege . . . . . . .. Amherst College . . . University of Wooster . . . . Hamilton College 'i-fu. Q21 K V- I 1 'N R, In V .tx . N .. ge: -M7 3. M -i llll' 1 fffkzafif- A 1. I Q A fff- -4: : .1 .I 22.2 ,M Q , ' - :r:...:u. , . 11545 --, . - 1-r ' W :.-.. ...--,. .,...,,,, - . A 1-5, , 1 iES!fE ?5Q , ,g1ymgNzw,wmaZIFi'E!mmfemmm... - . ,, .. 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V ice-President E. F. CI-IILLMAN .... .... S ecretary and Treasurer C. W. CROCKETT ........,................... Member of the Council Ilhxrultg if'HPmher5 RICKETTS A. M. GREENE, IR. W. W. ROUSSEAU THOMPSON E. E CHILLMAN W. I. WILLIAMS MASON E. D. N. SCHULTE E. M. CLARK CROCKETT I. MCGIFFERT W. R. HEADOEN ROEE M. A. HUNTER O. s. THOMPSON CARY A. T. LINCOLN L. W. CLARK LAWSON L. E. MOODY C. H. ANDROS Erahnate 521112112111 illlvnnherz J. v. ROCKWELL Snzniur illllemhmem E. ELEEOER I. E KELLY L. H. CARLINOHOUSE C. W. SCHEDLER, IR. N. O. HARDY A. R. sMYTH G. A. HARRISON F, J. WALTER HECKLER MILLINGTON EAECOCK CALKINS COLVIN JONES PUFFER D. B. THOMPSON W. E. WATERBURY 1. L. WEBER W. M. WILKINSON 174 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE CORNELL ..... RENSSELAER . . UNION ........ KANSAS ..... YALE ........... MINNESOTA . . . NEBRASKA. . . . OI-IIO STATE . . PENNSYLVANIA BROWN ........ IOWA STATE .. Glhuptrrz nf Ihr Snrirtg uf Sigma Xi ....Cornell University . . ..Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute . . . ....Union College............. ....University of Kansas . .. .. . . ..Yale University ..... . . . . . . . .University of Minnesota . . . . . .University of Nebraska . . . .. . .. . ...Ohio State University ... . . . . . . . .University of Pennsylvania . ...Brown University . . . . . . ... .State University of Iowa ... . STANFORD . . . .... Leland Stanford University . . . CALIFORNIA . . . . . ..University of California . . . COLUMBIA .... .... C olumbia University .... CHICAGO .... . . ..Chicago University . . . MICHIGAN .... .... M ichigan University ..... ILLINOIS ..... .. ..University of Illinois . . . . . .. CASE ...... .... C ase School of Applied Science INDIANA .... .... U niversity of Indiana ..... MISSOURI ...... .... U niversity of Missouri . . COLORADO ......... .... U iriver-sity of Colorado . NORTI-IWESTERN .... . . . .Northwestern University . . . . SYRACUSE ......... .... S yracuse University ...... WISCONSIN ....... .... U niversity of Wisconsin .... WASHINGTON. . .... University of Washington . . . . . WORCESTER .... .... W orcester Polytechnic Institute .. PURDUE .... .... P urdue University ......... . . .. Ithaca, N. Y Troy, N. Y Schenectady, N. Y. .. Lawrence, Kan. New I-Iaven, Conn. Minneapolis, Minn. . . . . Lincoln, Neb. . . . . Columbus, O. , Philadelphia, Pa Providence, R. I . . .. Iowa City, Ia .. . Palo Alto, Cal . . . . Berkeley, Cal New York, N. Y . . .... Chicago, Ill .Ann Arbor, Mich ... .Urbana, Ill . . . , Cleveland, O .Bloomington, Ind .. . Columbia, Mo . . . . Boulder, Colo . . . . . Evanston, Ill .. .Syracuse, N. Y Madison, Wis . . . . Seattle, Wash ..Worcester, Mass .. La Fayette, Ind AFI V5 E241 1 . ii 1 WW 5 ' . fzA? '1 ' 3 :Q- W 'ifjifgcr - ' ' ' 5 -'f h. HJ ly: 1- .m f fffw if A 2, I 'P , f +9l'5f' e'u5!V x-W' i V -' 121' 'X Jil' 3 R. 'N 1' ff! 5i'E'f3r' ' ' ,, ,. Y, ffl 3 2' ' -, . 5 Fug ig Di ' T' ? '- 5 4 - 'VSFYEK N- : ,,-'wif 1:-Em., T! ' 5fQw..,.1' , ' m4,m-vpmm. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 175 W. P. MASON D. P. THOMPSON QHon.j C. W. CROCKETT W. L. ROBB CI-Ion.j E. R. CARY T. R. LAWSON E. P. CHILLMAN J. MQGIFFERT C. H. BAINBRIDCE E .C. CRAIG L. H. GARLINGHOUSE N. C. HARDY C. A. HARRISON J. F. KELLY C. W. SCHEDLER WALLTER P. BACKES FREDRICK A. BEARDSLEY WALTER D. BEARDSLEY HARRY B. BROWN CLARENCE L. CLARK Gamma Glheqatvr uf Gian EGFR: Hi Flkrrulig iifiernhrra W. W. ROUSSEAU E. M. CLARK W. R. HEADDEN C. S. THOMPSON W. I. WILLIAMS L. W. CLARK C. H. ANDROS C. D. CALKINS Svrninr Hivmhrra A. C. WALTER P. J. WALTER I. L. WEBER W. M. WILKINSON F. N. BILLINCSLEY T. A. BRYSON L. V. CAMPBELL iluninr imlvnihera HENRY H. GILES ROBERT N. GREENE GUY T. KUNTZ GRANT K. PALSGROVE JOHN S. PERRY J. H. EGLOF H. G. MILLINGTON H. S. BEERS D. N. BECKER R. F. TESSIER J. W. CALDER C. D. EABCOCK L. B. PUFFER D. C. COYLE B. FLEEGER M. MARTINEZ-CARRANZA W. E. HAMILTON A. P. SIVIYTH H. M. TAYLOR W. E. WATERBURY EDWARD Y. RICE ALSTON O. ROSE PAUL A. VOLCHER FRANK j. WILLSON 176 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ALPHA OF PENNSYLVANIA ALPHA OF MICHIGAN .,.... BETA OF MICHIGAN .... GAMMA OF MICHIGAN ALPHA OF INDIANA ...... ALPHA OF NEW JERSEY . .. ALPHA OF ILLINOIS .... BETA OF ILLINOIS ....... ALPHA OF WISCONSIN ALPI-IA OF OHIO .....,.. ALPHA OF KENTUCKY .... ALPI-IA OF NEW YORK .... BETA OF NEW YORK GAMMA OF NEW YORK . . . ALPHA OF MISSOURI BETA OF MISSOURI ..... ALPI-IA OF COLORADO .... ALPHA OF CALIFORNIA ALPHA OF IOWA .......... Qlhsmier nf Elan :BPIE1 Hi ........... Lehigh University . Michigan Agricultural College Michigan College of Mines . . . .University of Michigan ..,........ Purdue University Stevens Institute of Technology .. . . . . . . . .University of Illinois Armour Institute of Technology . . . . . . University of Wisconsin Case School of Applied Science .. Kentucky Slate College Columbia University . , . . . . . . . . Syracuse University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute . . . . University of Missouri . Missouri School of Mines Colorado School of Mines . . .. University of California . . . . . Iowa State College -'ffm T: ,- Q-- -V, 'm f --ar m . 3-N, lf . 421.31 jp- ' .f V 'P .1--f 'Hn . .Er 0 5 ' 2 L9 ij wifi' 659-A'-Qgsxigr A Se a? g f Y 5'?'f'fZf m' , A-Q li ,N 5 ' -QQJ55,u,,mi 5g! ,, fffafrvlm viiffigifil fi!-'E ff' f jf fu iv! W 'if 1 fig as A , A k P gf P H , ' - ,5L - Q M- ig ef' aw , x . Q' g - . ff -lg-.. ,44.,wz,.LQfX Y sive f V ,--, NE: f m - 0 1f 1 w 'T' s m-I.-iP1 TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 177 Qwnzzelavr Surwtg nf Engrnvrrz Qbrganizrh 3la11uz1rg, IHEE Elnrnrpurzxirh unhm' Thr 15211115 nf ilyv 51121112 nf Nriu Hnrk, mag, 1333 ZKPEIDPIII iIHvn1I1nr5 EDWARD F. CHILLMAN GEORGE B. KELLY JOHN SQUIRES ALLAN D. COLVIN F. P. LARMON WILLIAM E. WHITNEY JAMES A. DE LONG LIBERTY G. MONTONY FRED L. WHEELER WILLIAM R. HEADDEN - JOSEPH A. POWERS RUDOLPH F. TESSIER C. D. CALKINS WILLIAM R. ROUSSEAU W. F. GEIGER iirzihrni Einnnrarg !HIIen1hPr5 EDWARD R. CARY ARTHUR M. GREENE PALMER C. RICKETTS CHARLES W. CROCKETT JOHN G. MURDOCH WILLIAM LISPENARD ROBB Qlvsiheni Aasuriate iII+I121nhrr5 WILLIAM W. MORRILL BENJAMIN M. TURNER 178 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE JOSEPH B. CONVERSE GEORGE H. HAZLEHURST OLIN J. MAGARY GEORGE G. GALLICO NORMAN H. BEATY FREDERICK C. CROWLEY JOHN N. DAYE E. MURRAY FROST LESTER C. HIGBEE JOHN I. CROWLEY HAROLD J. HALL ilirnazrlnvr Smrivig nf Iinginwrz 3Iu11inr ifllvnxhnrs 1910 WILLIAM E. HAMILTON CARL W. SCHEDLER, JR. HARRY M. TAYLOR 1911 W. DUDLEY HUNT FREDERIC C. TEIPER JOHN W. INGLIS FRANK J. LYNCH 1912 EDWARD H. DION 1913 NAT. W. HARDY FRED A. BURGAR JAMES A. RYAN LESLIE H. GARLINGHOUSE WILLIAM M. WILKINSON JOHN S. INSKIP MANUEL MARTINEZ-CARRANZA HENRY H. GILES CLARENCE L. CLARK DANIEL S. PELLETIER J. HARRY TILLEY LLOYD B. WATERS ALAN M. WEAVER M. A. ARNOLD rawfflfb.-Q W 'B p f-'aww 55 IllIHIlmU mv ,MW I :Lexx , y . He L Y IE ' , ' ,A - ' A' L' M. ' w -ag ' ' ,Q ff -x LQETQ- Ji ,525-1-l., 54 X '.:f'Ei+' ,42'L:f':!'V3 . '7iEuSssL4gk',ffi5ji, 4c1E1V'? Jjrpmmum JE5 E , ' TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 179 First Term NORMAN G. HARDY . JOHN F. KELLY . . GRANT K. PALSGROVE CHAS. P. RUMPF . . . PAUL A. VOLCKER . . RAYMOND H. CARRINGTON EARLE B. FOX WALTER R. ABBOTT EARLE B. FOX DAVID C. COYLE NORMAN G. HARDY PAUL G. HOVEY FRANCIS X. BODE I-IORACE H. CI-IAPIN ERNEST D. COLLAMER FRED C. BENNETT CHAS. E. BRETZ RAYMOND H. CARRINGTON CHARLES S. CARROLL NORMAN C. DREXLER iilrnfaxarlzlvr Glrrhniral Snrivig Cwrganiigch in IEIUB Elnrnrpnrairh uuhrr 1112 lining nf Ihr Stair nf Nriu Burk, i-Hay. IEUH QDf5rPr5 President Vice-President . Recording Secretary . Membership Secretary . Treasurer . . Marshal . Ilklrultg iililmnhrra HOWARD G. MILLINGTON ZKP5ih1211t ilillvmhrrz FORD W. HARRIS HOWARD G. MILLINGTON Iluninr l1HP11IIIP1'5 1910 jOHN F. KELLY HARRY G. KROM 1911 CASPER M. CONNERY LEON C. LOOMIS GRANT K. PALSGROVE EARL D. PARKER 1912 EUGENE C. HELWIG HENRY D. FALLON THOMAS F. FARRELL CHARLES P. RUMPF 1913 Second Term . . JOHN F. KELLY . . . PAUL G. HOVEY . . . I-IORACE H. CHAPIN . . . LEON C. LOOMIS . RAYMOND H. CARRINC-TON . . FRANK WILLSON . . . CHARLES S. CARROLL LOUIS B. PUFFER LOUIS B. PUFFER HARRY A. WILLIS GUY T. KUNTZ THOMAS C. MALCOLM W. EARLE WATERBURY EDWARD Y. RICE PAUL A. VOLCKER FRANK j. W'ILLSON WELCOME H. SHEARER WARREN D. SMALL FRANK R. SPROAT BENJAMIN VAN KEUREN GUY S. WOOD VINCENT R. GUTHRIE WILLIAIV1 D. HAILES JOHN C. HOAR ROBERT C. OSGOOD 180 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 'illrnnzrlavr Hnlgtrrhnir .Unatitute ifirunrh nf the Ameriran Elnztitute nf Elrrtriral fngrnvera Gbtiirvrs E. D. U. SCHULTE, Chairman W. WILLIAMS, Secretary Exzrutihr Qlnmmimv F. K. BLAIR F. j. STEVENS V. Y. LEONARD E. Y. RICE Ilkxrultg Members W. L. ROBB E. D. U. SCHULTE W. J. WILLIAMS A. D. COLVIN Iinhergrahuutr iilllemhrrs A. C. ADEY G. F. CANEY V. Y. LEONARD W. M. ARNOLD j. B. CHAMPLIN W. C. MASON K. P. APPLEGATE I-I. H. CHAPIN C. W. MAYOTT J. W. BACON E. T. CLONAN E. Y. RICE A. C. BALL H. R. EDDY C. R. ROCK F. K. BLAIR C. EMERSON F. 1. STEVENS R. BOISSARD A. L. FISHER D. B. THOMPSON R. E. CASE E. A. GREENAWAY C. P. VAUGHAN E. C. HELWIG X J X f if X ff ' lf 1 A ffl 1 af elif' 5 1' m 'W 'aff-.1, .,,':-1: . f -11, - i',.?f .'--,'.xi'-l-1'?- ., Gil! il ' ' AV ' , , . .- Wai, .- Y -L 11+ -- A V,... ,.,. 4 .V,,N ,-.AVk in Y In -- ,,,. . L ' , .!1?1f'-i 3334! 182 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Exvrnxtiire Qlnnunittn W. L. ROBB PAUL COOK W. F. GEIGER mpv FD TOP0 Q. L. WEBER W. SCI-IEDLER C. LOUCKS F. MAGOR Zlllhgllivllf Qlnmnniitee ARGUS BREED JONES WALTER Limp Glnmmittve CONVERSE W. D. HUNT E. DION C. D. WERNER if-viuhvntz' 2-Xzzuriaiinn QBHirPr5 J. L. WEBER ......... ........... C. W. SCHEDLER PAUL COOK ...... W. F. GEIGER E. C. LOUCKS .... S. F. MAGOR... .... .... . Svtanhing Qlnmnliitvr iiinusn Cflnmnzittrr B. FLEEGER S. WAGNER J. WILLIAMS W. L. ROBB W. F. GEIGER H. E. MCCORMACK Bvligiuua Qlnmmittvv P. G. HOVEY T. MESSER Nn1ui1m1ing Cllnmmitipp A. BREED H. BOOTH G. GLENN P. MARSHALL . .. .... President Grand Marshal .... . . .. Treasurer . General Secretary Financial Secretary Recording Secretary Atlplrtir Qlnmmiiirr A. COHN J. P. CLARK D. s. PELLETIER W. B. JOYES W. L. ROBB W. F. GEIGER iilulgtvrhnir Olnnxmitfer G. A. PARTENFELDER E. H. DION N. H. BEATY M. A. VINING Gnnzznitfrr nn Gu-Cgpvraiinm H. TAYLOR' H. GILES H. D. SMITH. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ATHLETIC COMMITTEE RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Alumni Ananriaiinn ibftirrrs President, GEORGE S. DAVISON, 78. First Vice-President, THEODORE I. HEIZMANN, '59, Secrelary, EDWARD F. CHILLMAN, '88. Second Vice-President, MARSHALL G. MOORE, '84. Treasurer, CHARLES W. CROCKETT, '84. Third Vice-President, FRANK C. BATES, '89. Necrological Secretary, DWINEL F. THOMPSON ' Eirertnrs STRICKLAND L. KNEASS, '80 RALPH H. CHAMBERS, '93 HARRY L. VAN ZILE, '84 JOHN N. SHANNAHAN, '94 VINCENT B. WARD, '86 THOMAS A. HARVEY, '98 C. W. TILLINGI-IAST BARKER, '03. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV JOHN L. POLK STANLEY J. WAGAR GEORGE BROOKS KAFKA CHARLES M. KAFKA SUMNER E. CAMPBELL Iihi lipzilnn Svnrieig nf IE. 59. zmh Glhelnist Gbrganizrh 15135 Olharter illilrmhrrs C. ELMER CLIFTON THOMAS H. SHEEHAN Artihe iilllvmhvrs WILLIAM VAN ARNUM MORTON H. STEINMETZ EDGAR L. FEININGER WILLIAM H. GUIDOTTI rg Sprrinlu CHARLES W. SAXE FLOYD C. BEADLE ARTHUR L. LEE WILLETT S. CHINERY JOSEPH E. SHEARY MANDDLIN CLUB TRANSIT, VOL. XLV A. S. HAIGH A. L. FISHER E. IH. 3. illilanhnlin Olluh A. L. FISHER, Manager I-I. SMITH, Leader HiIzu1hnIi115 - F. E. BARDROF H. M. LEWIS R. B. HUBBARD H. GRAHAM G. D. SEELEY G. CHINREY 'lllliulimi H. D. SMITH S. HIRAHARA Quiiarz L. G. DRAKE D. R. CATHER Zinniua 'divllu E. M. FROST C. MARTINEZ A. F. THOMPSON 190 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE First Term DOMINGO A. VAZQUEZ ATILIO CELIS BALL . AURELIANO GIRO . MANUEL MARTINEZ . MANUEL IVIARTINEZ DOMINGO A. VAZQUEZ AMILCAR VIDAL, S. JESUS MARTINEZ 351111111 lgiapann-Amvrirana fDrgzmizrh in 1358 Cfbftirrra Second Term. President ALBERTO MARURI Vice-President MANUEL MARTINEZ . Secretary . . AMILCAR VIDAL S. . Treasurer . JESUS MARTINEZ l:7iU1IlJ1'Zi1'Q iLmPl1111P1' ARTHUR De PIERPONT Artihr Hflvnihvra 1910 . ALBERTO MARURI ALBERTO PEON Y CISNEROS 1 91 1 ARTURO R. de PALOIVIINO ATILIO CELIS BALL EDILBERTO MANDULEY 1912 CARLOS IVIARTINEZ CIPRIAN E. VALDES AURELIANO GIRO 1913 ANGEL ORTEGA A, CASO f 451' 5253, f -V W ae, A ww sw I f fAf I 4 3' f Q9 1 wi gt N., Q Q -Eff-V- i?.zD ...faggfr ly 1 WA :..,.,1i: ' P ' '- -- - M 6-l - TRANSIT, VOL. XLV IC. GI. N. Snrivig nf Glhrmiaiz EDWARD D. SEYMOUR . DANIEL S. PELLETIER . JAMES T. GANSON JOSEPH B. CHAMPLIN' . . ALLEN BREED . HOVVARD S. HARPER EDMUND FALES PERCY S. BROWN DAVID M. CAIRD HAROLD W. BENEDICT JOSEPH B. CONVERSE ROSS W. ANDERSON ROBERT D. TREAT MANUEL MARTINEZ OLIN MAGARY WILLIAM E. HAMILTON NED VAN DEUSEN JOHN S. INSKIP RICHARD F. OVERBAGH GEORGE GALLICO HARRY M. TAYLOR CARL SCHEDLER AUGUSTUS COHN JOHN P. CLARK FRED C. CROWLEY PAUL D. OWEN RAYMOND L. HERSCHELL WILLIAM D. HUNT JOHN W. INGLIS FREDERICK C. TEIPER HOWARD R. EDDY CHARLES F. STRASMER MONTGOMERY ALEXANDER TLin11nra1-Q Bilrmhrra CYRUS BREWSTER J. HERBERT BREWSTER RALPH SHERRY FRED C. ALFRED ARTHUR J. CURTIS PERCY COPELAND Ariihe ililvnzhrra E. MURRAY FROST CHARLES M. KAFKA GEORGE J. SUMMERS A. A. BALL EDGAR F. FEININGER WILLIAM VAN ARNUM AUSTIN LAING MOORE VINCENT M. WARD CASPER M. CONNERY BROOKS KAFKA CLARENCE GREENALCH LE ROY GREENALCH EDMUND VAN WYCK BENJAMIN B. WOLF JAMES H. TILLEY JOHN W. RODGERS JOHN N. DAYE ROLAND R. HARRINGTON GEORGE E. GIFFORD HAROLD J. MILLER JAMES W. LONG CARL EMERSON EDWARD B. DOREMUS . President Vice-President . Treasurer . Secretary Toastmaster WILLIAM HERR E. W. BECKER, M.D. JOHN P. BARNUM CHARLES B. PHIPPS JOHN HARRY EGLOF RICHARD BOISSARD RALPH E. CASE WALTER S. CHURCH HARRY M. CREIGHTON EDWARD H. DION BART. G. LAVASTIDA GEORGE E. MAY LELAND J. PFOHL RICHARD M. RAVEN JOSEPH I. SHANKEY HENRY DUTTON SMITH DOMINGO A. VAZQUEZ CHARLES von der MUEHLEN SUMNER E. CAMPBELL THOMAS F. FITZGERALD JOHN H. WILLIAMS ALEXANDER CORDES WILLIAM H. GUIDOTTI WILLETT S. CHENERY JOSEPH SHEARY ALBERTO MARURI HENRY ABBEY FRED CRANE 192 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE eu- L I -f Xl: ,.....fL P.-.L-?1?,:. f-.-.--..-.Q T.-..f 3 1-L..-Ju.: lgnnnrarg Hlvmhrrzi 3 fa, .fTif'ff - -1- fiffifffffiix . Lf yF3.1,1--.1.'- H7152 PROP. PALMER C. RICKETTS, Ma. -E? f ,. --Q-9 if PROP. THOMAS R. LAWSON, W. va. fgg5Z QQj'Jf3f.f'w:, b ,'W P. gig PROF.C.WLCROCKETT,GA . .i.2'f PROP' WM' R' HEADDEN Md 5 ITE Lbftirrra Tffv . ALBERT GRIGGS, JR. . . . . Presndem W Q3 .Whig LAWRENCE V. CAMPBELL . . Vice Presldenl W. P. C. L1PP1TT . . . . Recording secretary STEPHEN RIGGS . Corresponding Secretary 'll - P. N. BILLINGSLEY . . . . Treasurer 2-Xrtihr imlrmhrrz 1910 F. N. BILLINGSLEY, La. I... V. CAMPBELL, Ky. ALBERT GRIGGS, JR., Miss. J. M. DIVEN, JR., S. C. W. F. LIPPITT, JR., W. Va. N. W. HARDY, Tex. G. T. KUNTZ, Tex. T. A. BRYSON, Fla. 1911 W. D. HUNT, Fla. 1912 STEPHEN RIGGS, W. 1913 W. T. HOPKINS, Ga. J. B. CONVERSE, Ala. G. H. HAZELHURST, Ga. J. F. KELLY, W. Va. W. P. C. LIPPITT, W. Va. D. S. PELLETIER, N. C. Va. BARRET MONTFORT, Ky TRANSIT, VOL. XLV GUILFORD sIvIIT 1. FIELDS, '67 E. ILLESLY, '67 J. ALBRIGHT, '68 . H. UTLEY, '69 V. RICE, '7I Ifwfnsny-1 O me Q0 'S T7-I UJ E8 PI: NZ E. J. SEYMOUR E. B. BLOCK F. C. TEIPER A. J. CORDES . M. O'ROURKE R FRANKLIN GRIEFINSTEIN H. F. PFOHL H, '60 C. H. TUTTON .61 .W Q-g if. r .H f Mnffaln Glluh nf ifwnzarlzwr iibmrrrs CECIL F. SEITZ, 'IO . . . . President JAMES GANSON, 'Il . . . Vice-President LELAND PFOHL, 'IZ ..... . Treasurer B. LAUX ..... ..... S ecretgxry Ennnrzxrg Hflvnxhrrz 'F DOUGLAS CONETT A. N. CONNER, '06 C.. R. SIKES, '86 J. F. WITMER, '67 C. J. MacDONOUGH, '97 LEWIS JOHNSON, '08 Artihe G. C. DIEHL, '94 J. M. PODMORE, '96 J. P. WRIGHT, '00 E. P. NORTH, '04 ilivmhrrsa 1910 POWELL WALL ' CHARLES A. WALL 1911 GEORGE SUMMERS P. D. OWEN 1912 C. F. FEINE L. J. PFOHL 1913 J. E. NOLDER W. F. LENDEMAN J. F. GRANE L. J. MYERS J. F. HASSANFRATZ L. H. FORSTER Deceased, TI..eftscI1ooI. F. G. OLIVER, '06 C. H. TEIPER, '07 T. G. COCKER, '09 H. E. REXINGER, 'IO GEORGE ARGUS TF. M. HARRIS C. F. STRASMER A. L. FISHER JAMES GANSON P. E. PENDLETON D. E. FRENCH H. B. LAUX RENSSELAE R POLYTECHNTC INSTITUTE N4 F1112 mtlhzinn Qlluh Gpftirrru R. ARDILA . . . . . . . . President R. K. TURNER . . . . . Vice-President W. H. MOORE, -IR. ...... Secretary and Treasurer Elharmer Hlvmhrra S. V. N. ROCKEFELLER H. R. FULLER j. V. OEFTERING I-I. L. FORD H. W. FORD C. M. DINSMOOR j. O. PHELPS Artihr Mrnthera 1910 R. W. ANDERSON N. R. ELLIOT 1911 R. ARDILA E. D. COLLAMER A. W. MCKAIG C. M. CONNERY 1913 R. K. TURNER WM. I-I. MOORE, JR. MQ Q! M f x - R1 gr ,-X X My JIM! j 1 f . gf ' My A -:E br X , ' 1 if :ww 3 WN 4- FOOTBALL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE 198 Oct. 2. Sept. 25. Oct. 9. Eltnnihall Gram, Svvzwnn nf IEIIIH I JOHN P. CLARK . . . Manager JAIVIES T. GANSON . . Assistant Manager' JOI-IN W. INC-LIS . . . Captain S. IVI. WAGNER, Fullback W. I-I. SPEAR, Left I-Ialfback J. SI-IANKEY E. SCRAF FORD J. W. INGLIS, Quarterback R.K.TURNER,Q . W. DHUNT gR1ghtEnd J. INSKIP-, Left End Right Halfback At Ithaca, R. P. I. 35 Cornell I6. At Williamstown, R. P. I. Og William At Troy, R. P. I. 77, St. Stephens 0. Oct. 28. s I8. Nov. I I. Nov. IS. J. C. KENNEDY, Right Tackle G. J. SUMMERS, Left Tackle A. T. KUYS, Right Guard S. F. IVIAGOR, Lett Guard P. D. OWEN, Center R. BOISSARD, Substitute B. C. VON DER IVIUEI-ILEN, Sub. Guard W. S. CHURCH, Sub. End At Rochester, R. P. I. 9, Rochester 0. At Troy, R. P. I. 35 Worcester' 0. At New York, R. P. I. Og Fordham 30. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV Uhr 3FnnItmll Swann nf 19119 ,f' Tl-IER critics have reviewed the football season of Kg . . . . Rensselaer, and it is of little use for, us to take It up again, but we wish to leave a still deeper lm-- lfejegiffifi print upon your minds of the efforts of the dili- gent captain and of those hard working and self-sacrificing men. Early in the season we saw we were pitted against much heav- ier teams, but what We lacked in weight, we made up in speed and pluck. Both games with Middlebury were cancelled on account of the rule made by Dr. Ricketts, preventing all forms of athletics at this time. When we were given a chance at teams of our own weight we promptly ran away with therng while in the three games in which we were defeated, it was no fault of the captain or men. We were simply outclassed, and have no excuse to offer. But even in those games, we played with that nerve for which R. P. I. men are noted, and which brought shouts of praise from our oppo-A nents. In closing, and to do our final honor to those men, let us give the Rensselaer yell for each member of the squad of plucky warriors who fought so well for the honor of our Alma Mater. CAPTAIN INGLIS B mi Y 1 A -LT A - ew 11 A 4 ,R dl !!-f 2 v h .J KJ i 5 - 3--'4 VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM 202' RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Zfhiavhall Gram, Svvaann nf IHIIH OLIN MACARY .... Manager STRICKLAND KNEASS . . Ass't Manager' BURTNER FLEEGER .... Captain Pitcher-BALDWIN, VAN KEUREN, WATERS Third Base-PAULY Catcher-SI-IANKEY, INGLIS Right Field-WISE, STEINMETZ Shortstop-FLEECER, BRANNAN Left Field-INGLIS, STEINMETZ First Base-ROTHIER Center Field-KAFKA, INSKIP Second Base-HIGBEE., WALSH TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 1' 'he Manvhall zivaann uf IHHEI ,A HE. success of the football and basket ball teams , -.,, A. during their respective seasons has clone much to inspire confidence in the student body which in previous years had been lacking owing to the poor teams representing the College. With the approach of the baseball season it was clearly seen that the student body de- manded a baseball team that was capable of upholding the fine record made by the teams in the other two departments. With the co-operation of the Athletic Committee, the captain and manager, it was plainly seen that they were trying to com- ply with the demands. , The manager was given permission to offer excellent guaran- tees to visiting teams and as a result his schedule showed four-- teen games, including six new colleges, viz., 'lVIanhattan, Ford- ham, Cornell, Colgate, St. Lawrence and Massachusetts Insti- tute of Technology. To carry out this schedule of games it became necessary to have early practice and as our diamond was in rather poor con- dition, we obtained permission to use the State Armory. Prac- tice began in March under the coaching of Johnny Evers of thc Chicago Cubs, and Archie Marshall of the Eastern League. The team developed into the best team turned out at R. P. I. in some years. CAPTAIN F LEEGER S' iigk Q2 ., f Z Z, ' K A ' 1 'Z Qi , I ' - an - J V ' 2,41 'K ,, g: ,, 59626 ,Q ' , ' MIN , N 5'f I Q ig -.f'l A3fI -f-germ? A .Viv I 7fWZZ .Wuj f X ' 7 M5f2wS A 1 7 f f Jai Z! f I 1 'u .- . In :EQ ' f Y jf K X I P f X wgfJ N A f p ull: X X '-El . .. ,xi x dll Nj 1 x , 9 M N MI, MMM R ww X ha l VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM 206 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE iimihieihall Umm, Svrazun nf IHHH-IH DANIEL S. PELLETIER . Manager FRANK W. WISE . . Captain LESTER C. I-IIGBEE . . Assistant Manager F. VVALTERS, Left Forward AI. S. INSKIF, Right Forward M. W. Dec. I8. ,O9 Jan. 8. ,IO Jan. 22. 'IO Feb. I. 'IO Feb. 3. 'IO STEINIVIETZ, Center R. P. I. 665 St. Stephens 9. R. P. I. I8g Worcester Poly I9. R. P. I. 255 Trinity I5. R. F. I. 225 Manhattan 2O. R. P. I. 325 St. Johns 3I. I. W. INGLIS, Left Guard F. W. WISE, Right Guard E. R. SCRAFFORD, R. V. NE Feb. 4. 'IO RP. Feb. IZ. 'IO R. P. Feb. 26. 'IO R. P. I..I..IS, Substitutes I. 26g Pratt Inst. 32. I. 533 Potsdam Normal 28 Feb. I8. 'IO R. P. I. 345 C. S. C. IS. I. 32. Manhattan 24. TRANSIT, VOL.. XLV if Uhr Mankvihall Svvaznn 1909-10 S every man in school knows, the basketball team f'75 ' ' QQ new .. ,, . y . N' of the Tute IS one of the fastest in the country, ig and ItS reputation has certainly been kept up clur- ing the past season. The home games have shown that the fel- lows can play basketball and the fact that we Won seven out of nine games also speaks for itself. There is only one fact that is cleplorable. 'That is the lack of students at the games, there were not over IZ5 stuclents at any one game this season, and there should have been 300. But the season is over and so let us drop this, we can still say that it Was successful, and that we have good prospects for next year. When that time gets here, turn out, fellows, and help the work along, the team deserves your support. CAPTAIN WISE g V y ! RMK W VARSITY TRACK TEAM 210 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Efrark Cifvam, Qvrannn nf IHIIH AUGUST F. M. COI-IN . Manager PAUL OWEN . . . Asif Manager V L. P. C-IFFORD . . . Captain Dashes-SCI-IELLINGER, PARTI-IESIUS, INGLIS Pole Vault-GIFFORD, CAMPBELL Hurdles-GIFFORD, STARK, WATERS jumps-PUFFER, WILLIAMS, BEAL, REYNOLDS Weigl1is-DEGNON, KENNEDY, HOWLAND McNAUGI-ITON Disiances-RIEDPATI-I, CONNERY, SHEARER, Discus-FENTON, MCGIFFERT CARRINGTON, CREIGHTON INDOOR MEET APRIL 9, 1909 INTER-CLASS MEET MAY I, I909 I9I I, first-54 points I909, third-20 points l9I2, flrst-55 points I909, third-24 points I9I2, second-34 points I9I0, fourth-I 8 points 191 I, second-39 points I9I0, fourth-8 points DUAL MEET May I5th, I909-Worcester 74 I-2 points R. P. I. 5I I-2 points June 5th, I909-Colgate 82 points R. P. I. 44 points. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV Glrarkfanil Zliielh illrhivtn, Srvannn nf 15115 M l-IE opening of the track season for l909 found our k Q f,f'f. - track and field teams in pretty bad shape. Four of our best men, Torney, Scrafford, Waters and Lippitt were unable for various reasons, to take part in the meets. Torney and Scrafford were out of school, Waters was out on account of parental objections and Lippilt had been dangerously ill, so that he could not participate. Although both the dual meets were lost, the team showed up considerably better than was expected. The meet with Wor- cester Poly was lost by the score of 74 I-Z to 51 l-2. The Colgate meet, which was lost by the score of 82 to 44, was run off during a heavy rainstorm. All conditions being con- sidered, some of the marks made were remarkably good. Espe- cially the high jump which Smith of Colgate won at 5 feet, 8 inches. This beat the former local record by one-half inch. The feature of the meet was Shearer's run in the two-mile against Colgate's champion, Bazant. Our best Work during the season, on the hurdles, was done by Gifford and Stack, Waters being unable to run. The clashes were run by Schellinger and Inglis, both of whom did good work. Parthesius, a freshman, was our mainstay in CAPTAIN SCHELLINGER 212 RENSSELATER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE the quarter-mile. The half-mile was run by Connery and Car- rington. The distance men, Shearer, Church, and Creighton, were all new men at the game, but did very creditable work. Church sprained his ankle shortly before the Worcester meet and was unable to do much afterwards. Our best broad jumper was Beall of the 1908 team. The Institute high jump record was broken by Williams, l9l2, who cleared the bar at 5 feet 7 I-2 inches. nv.-A 5 The pole vault was very weak, Captain Gifford being our only entry in this event in the Colgate meet. In the Weights we had to depend entirely upon new men, who although husky, didi not have form. Fenton and McC-iffert were our best men in this line. The enthusiasm occasioned by the services of a trainer, was what kept the team alive, and enabled it to make the showing that it did. QM RTP' iixstll I 4 'x JCI' Jax' ' L JIM. ilzloclaey VARSITY HOCKEY TEAM TRANSIT, VOL. XLV Enrheg Gram, Svvamun nf 19119-111 WATSON B. JOYES .... ......... M anagcr HARVEY BOOTH .... . . . Assisiani Manager PAUL D. OWEN . . . ....... ' .......... Captain HARDING-Left Wing BERGER-Coverpoint VAN EMAN--Right Wing FLEEGER-Rover SOUBLIERE-Center SMITH-Goal OWEN-Point STEVENS-Right Wing ' Ebrnrrz Dec. 23-Loudon Field Club 8, R. P. I. I Jan. 29-Williams! . Jan. I4-Hamilton A. C. .... 2, R. P. I. 5 Feb. 5-Amherst Jan. 28-M. I. T. .... . . .. R. P. I. Feb. I9-West Point 216 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Uhr Qnrkrg Sveaann nf IHHH-111 ' 3 ESPITE. the fact that practice days were few and EVE far between, and reviews going full blast, thc lid :KZ 'EQ ?'?? J Tute hockey seven managed to put up a -very creditable showing against some mighty fast teams. Anyone that saw the William's game will have to admit that the playing was all of the first order. Fleeger was always the star of the game, just as of old, and the supporters of the team will miss his sensational Hrunsi' clown the rink next year. How- ever, there is lots of material and with the remainder of this year's team the chances for next year look very bright indeed. Through the efforts and energy of Dr. Robb, we were en- abled to have a line new rink on Avenue B, and needless to say this was deeply appreciated by the manager and members of the team. It is to be hoped, however, that the schedule next year will allow more frequent use of the rink for practice. CAPTAIN OWEN WEAR F' THE Iffnuihull Ilfizlzkvthall CONVERSE, 'IO INSKIP, 'IO SCI-IEDLER, 'IO WISE, 'IO CLARK, 'IO WALTER, 'IO INGLIS, 'II STEINIVIETZ, 'II OWEN, 'II INGLIS, 'II BOOTH, 'II I-IIGBEE, 'II HUNT, 'II PELLETIER, 'II HIGBEE, 'II NELLIS, 'IZ SUIVIIVIERS, 'II KENNEDY, 'II WAGNER, 'II SI-IANKY, 'IZ WATKINS, 'IZ KEYES, 'IZ IVIAGOR, 'IZ VON de IVIUEI-ILER, 'IZ TWINNER, 'I3 SPEAR, 'I3 Hia?-2112111 INSKIP, 'IO FLEEGER, 'IO WISE, 'IO IVIAGARY, 'IO INGLIS, 'II I-IIGBEE, 'II PAULEY, 'II STEINIVIETZ, 'II WATERS, 'II , SI-IANKEY, 'IZ VAN KUEREN, 'IZ , Hnrkrg FLEEGER, '10 JOYCE, 'II OWEN, '11 S1v11TH, 'II SOUBLIER, 'II DION, 'IZ HARDING, 'IZ VAN EMAN, 'IZ STEVENS, 'IZ BERGER, '13 Efrzxrk COI-IEN, 'IO DEGNON, 'IO SCI-IEDLER, 'IO CONNERY, 'II INCLIS, 'II KENNEDY, 'II REYNOLDS, 'II SCI-IELLINGER, 'II CAMPBELL, 'IZ CARRINC-TON, 'IZ CREIGI-ITON, 'IZ FENTON, 'IZ I-IOWLAND, 'IZ PART!-IESIUS, 'IZ RIEDPATI-I, 'IZ SI-IEARER, 'IZ STARK, 'IZ WILLIAMS, 'IZ F RESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM TRANSIT, VCL. XLV Right End-ARNQLD, FRENCH Right Tackle-RYAN, HALL Right Guard-MARSHALL Center-WERNER Left Guard-BERGER, SEELEY Left Tackle-FLYNN, BAILEY l9IZ, I0 Ilirezhman Elhinthall Umm Left End-THOMPSON, QI-IRISTIE Quarterback-SPERLING Fullback-YOUNG. Left Halfback-HA RDY, I-IUTCI-IINS Right I-IalfbackQ-MENEELY TASI-IYIAN Elnterrlaaa 15211112 1913, 0 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL TEAM TRANSIT, VOL. XLV Zlkvzhmzln Eazkrihall Gram Right Guard-BERT J. CAROLLO Left Forward-WILLIAM GUIDOTTI Center-LIVINGSTON W. HOUSTON Left Guard-CARL DINGLEMAN Right Guard-GEORGE V. CATUNA Right Forward-WILLIAM V. T. FONDA Left Guard-PETER T. E. GEBI-IART Manager-BENJAMIN R. NEWCOMB ilirrnrh nf GEIIIIPZ 1HIagrh Jan. I5, l9IO-SOPI-IS, 15g FRESI-IMEN, I8 Mar. 5, 1910-T. I-I. S., 15, FRESI-IMEN, 20 Feb. IZ, 1910-T. I-I. S., I7g FRESI-IMEN, I9 Mar. Il, 1910-SENIORS, 24, FRESI-IMEN, 27 iii uxil ' Z V LHQHTUQN5 + Q1 E g , tn! - 1 - POLYTEC HNIC BOARD, 1909 RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 5HnrmPr lgnlgtsrhnir iihitnrz 5HnrmPr Ehiiurz-i11-Glhirf TRACY C. DRAKE, '86, A K E PHILIP W. HENRY, '87, R s. E. A. L. A. HININIELWRICHT, '88, X49 EDWIN s. JARRETT, '89, R.s. E. BERTRAND E. GRANT, '90, R.s. E. HARRY H. ROUssEAU, '91, R.s.E. CHARLES E. BIRCH, '92, 8 A X FREDERICK T. HEPBURN, '93, X8 FREDERICK A. KU1vI1vIER, '94, X 8 WALTER I. TOWN, '95, 8 AX DREW K. ROBINSON, '96, A K E CAROLUs H. z. CETT1, '97, R..s. E. HORACE D8 R. HAICHT, '98, X111 EL1vIORE sCOTT VAN ORMAN, '99, X 119 STANLEY s. TUMERIDOE, '00, R.s.E. AUOUsTUs L. CARHART, '00, AK E SAMUEL A. MOORE, '01, R. s. E. JOHN H. BURGOYNE, '02, A fb HENRY R. BEEBE, '03, 8 E JAs. R. FITZPATRICK, '03, R. s. E. EDWARD F. BLACK, '04, R. s. E. A, WILEY SHERWOOD FRANK Y. DORRANCE . H. O. STEWART, '08, AK In O. H. sHULTE, '08, R. s. E. A CECIL F. sE1Tz, 'l0 O. A. PARTENFELDER, '11, GX EFfnrn1rr Asznriatv Swninr Ehiinrs HENRY V. MACKSEY, '86 GEORGE E. GIFFORD, '87, R. S. E. JOHN A. ROEBLING, '88 JAMES B. WILLIAMS, '88, 9 E BENJAMIN F. TURNER GEORGE S. GROESBECK, '89, 9 AX WILLIAM EASBY, JR., R. S. E. ARTHUR L. GIBLIN, '91, R. S. E. FRANK T. CHAMBERS GEORGE A. SOPER, '93, Ai' JOHN H. MEYERS, JR., R. S. E. PAUL L. REED, '94, A K E EDGAR VAUGHAN, '94, X fb MYRON E. EVANS, '85, A T A CHARLES E. ROGERS, '96, R. S. E. EDWARD C. H, BANTEL, '97, R. S. E. THEODORE A. SCHOEPF, '98, 9 A X ELBERT SCRANTON PLATT, '90, A111 GEORGE W. KINNE, '00, R. S. E. WALTER E. JONES, '01, 9 IE' RALPH J. HICKS, '03, R. S. E. CARLETON F. BROWN, '04 9 IE FRANK R. LANAGAN, '05, 9 E P. A. BANKSON, '06 J. F. WELCH, '07 L. H, GARLINGHOUSE, 'l0, R. S. E. EGAYQD QF EPITOP5. Q-lbvmme re e-5. Eaitor-119-Uwief G-JAX-Parleniel Jer ex' E'EDOFG mvs ATA- EV5i1?G55 ' Manager Asst Evsinesb 'MQIQGIQEY ASSGCIATIE EDLTQPQQ. J-1?-Uoamplin A-ma 1125. H-E-Smilmv Arlo- Eackes. , W P Lippiil xcci. R115- Wlflcyes ez- RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Zflranait iihitnra-in-Glhief FRANK H. SAYLOR, '67, 9 AX GEORGE S. SKILTON, '68, Aff' RICHARD H. MITCHELL, '69, Z XII A. E. BOARDMAN, '70, GE A. P. KIRTLAND, '71, R. S. E. A. J. SWIFT, '72, A K E B. WALKER PETERSON, '73 WILLIAM P. MASON, '74, Aflw J. A. L. WADDELL, '75, R. S. E, J. FRANK ALDRICH, '76, AK E C. G. GIFFORD, '77, A'-Iv G. S. DAVISON, '78 W. B. HAMMOND, '79, R.S. E. F, LESLIE CLARK, '80 TOWNSEND V. CHURCH, '81, A fb GEORGE W. FRANK, '82, X fb F. H. BOWEN, JR., '83, Z if GEORGE R. ELDER, '84, A K E W. H. HASSINGER, '85, X fb E, N. SANDERSON, '86, R. S. E. F. C. GUNN, '87, A T A WAINWRIGHT PARISH, '88, A KI: W. W. JEFFERS, '89, 9 E K. OAKE P. REINHOLDT, '90 DOUGLASS CORNELL, '91, A CP F. B. GOODRICH, '92, X Q, WILLIAM MARCY, '93, A K E ALFRED BLAKELEE HINE, '94, 9 E WILLIAM E. MCKELVY, '95, 9 E FREDERICK SPENCER JAMES, '96, A K E WILLIAM SWIFT MARTIN, '97, E 'P THEODORE HAUSMANN SCHOEPF 98 9 A K HARRY FANCHER MITER, '99, AQ FREDERICK WARD, '00, R.S.E. JOHN FRANK JUDGE, '01, xqw WILLIAM STEWART THOMPSON, 02 X11 MARCUS HULINGS,, '03, X111 JOHN P. TURNER, '04, R.S. E. FRANK R. LANAGAN, '05, 9 E CHARLES HERBERT NEEL, '06 JOHN A. KORSCHEN, '06 EDWARD F. CARTER, '07, A 113 SHORTRIDGE HARDESTY, '08, R. T S CHARLES F. BORNEFELD, '09, 9 EI HARRY M. TAYLOR, '10, R. S. E. G. J, SUMMERS, '11, GE E A N M O Q I H E f2anb:Book Gbitors. P. G. HQVEY, '10 W, 0. BEARDSLEY, '11 A C. CROCKETT, '12 H . mmmmmm m mm mwwmwm RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE C6ranh illlarzhaln GDT' Ihr Qlnatiiuiv zinrr the EIInu11ImIin11 nf 11112 Obflire ALBERT M. HARPER, '66, A48 FRANK J. HEARNE, '67, A fb VIRGIL G. BOGUE, '68, AK E JOHN PIERPONT, '69, A-KE THOMAS O. MORRIS, '70, Afl' THOMAS C. MacGREGOR, '71, Z XI' DAVID REEVES, '72, Ai' THOMAS O. MORRIS, '70, A fl' D. A. TOMPKINS, '73 J. NELSON CALDWELL, JR., '74, R. S. E. WILLIAM L. FOX, '75, A fl' MORRIS S. VERNER, '76, Z XII CODDINGTON BILLINGS, JR., '77, R. S. E. GEORGE S. DAVISON, '78. ROBERT R. BRIDGES, '79, R. S. E. FREDERICK S. YOUNG, '80, A LIP THOMAS D. WHISTLER, '81, A111 INDEPENDENCE GROVE, '82, X fb EDWARD J. PRATT, '83, R. S. E. WILLIAM A. AYCRIGG, '84, X112 Note-From '90 to '95 the ofHce of Grand Marshal was sus- pended. 'FLeft the Institute. LEVERETT S. MILLER, '85, A 9 EDWARD O. E, ASHBY, '86, z If 'FJAMES E. LARROWE, '86, 0 5 ASHLEY B. POMEROY, '87, R.S.E. JAMES M. AFRICA, '88, A K E PAUL O. HEBERT, '89, A T A WILLIAM EASBY, JR., '90 ATHOL M. MILLER, '95, ALI, HENRY E. VOORHEES, '96, A K E CHARLES J, MCDONOUGH, '97, 6 AX 'THOMAS R. LAWSON, '98, 8 E GUSTAV A. KELLER, '99, R. S. E. PARLEY L. WILLIAMS, '00, X QI: JAMES W. DAVIS, '01, A K E WILLIAM H. YOUNG, '02, X C11 EDWARD W. BANKER, '03, A6 HOMER GRANT WHITMORE, '04, R.S. E. CUYLER WARFIELD LUSH, '05. WILLIAM SHERMAN LOZIER, '06, R.S. E. HERMAN SCOTT CHALFANT, '07, A42 HORACE WAYLAND RINEARSON, '08, R. S.E ROE'T ASHLEY SEARLES, '09, AK E CARL W. SCHEDLER, 'IO, R. S.E. 'iihitufz Svvrtiun 230 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE R. P. I. Student Council One night during the early part of October, the rocks at the back of the new athletic field were painted with the numerals I 91 2, probably by some members of the sophomore class. The next morning, upon discovering the damage, Director Ricketts issued the following notice: Notice is hereby given that in consequence of the recent de- facement of Institute property, no student will be permitted to use any portion of the athletic field. No student will be per- mitted to take part in any inter-collegiate games in Troy or else- where under penalty of suspension. fSignedJ PALMER C. RICKETTS. As this fell right in -the midst of the football season consid- erable resentment was felt by the student body as a whole and high excitement prevailed. A mass meeting was called by the grand marshal and at a meeting of about 550 of the students a set of resolutions was passed which was to be presented to the director. The resolu- tions were presented but the director refused to recognize them. After the time set had expired, another mass meeting was called and a general committee appointed. This committee ap- pointed a sub-committee composed of Grand Marshal Schedler, President of the Union-Wixber, and Kelley of the senior class to confer with the prudential committee with power to act. The latter committee met the prudential committee and as a result of the meeting the field was restoredztto the students. The general committee was not content to rest with this, however, and sought to frnd some plan by which future friction between the board and the student body could be avoided. To this end they proposed the formation of a student council which was to be the governing body of the students. After a long exchange of copy between the general committee and the prudential com- mittee, a charter was drawn up which was accepted by both and this was passed by the December meeting of the Board. The Board, however, decided that 66 2-3 per cent. of the stu- dent body must vote by ballot for the count il, so the election was held the second week of December and 71 per cent. of the en- tire student body voted aye, about IO0 men not showing enough spirit to vote. The men were now chosen by their respective bodies, there being one man from each of the existing fraternaties' and so- cieties and two neutrals from the senior and two neutrals from the junior class. The grand marshal acting as chairman. The object of this council is to provide a representative body of men who, by virtue of their diversity of interest and infiuence, may be able fairly to represent the sanest phase of undergradu- ate opinion and form a link between the undergraduate body and the faculty and Board of Trustees for the purpose of con- certed effort along any line where such effort seems necessary and advisable. The council has the authority to take into .con- sideration the conduct of any student or body of students who are conducting themselves to the detriment of the Institute or are damaging its good name, and make recommendations' to the authorities as to the punishment of any such men. It will particularly investigate all cases of destruction of Irr- TRANSIT VOL. XLV 231 stitute property, its endeavors being to place the blame for all offenses on the offending parties to the end that the student body shall be exempt from responsibility for individual offenses. The council will hold four regular meetings each year, but special meetings may be called by the grand marshal, three members of the council, the faculty and the Board of Trustees. Several important questions such as professoration, rushes, etc., will be taken up by the council this first year. .99 .99 Athletics Just at this time athletics at the lnstitute have a very bright and encouraging future. Every recognized branch of athletics is expanding to larger fields under able and systematic man- agement. We are Carrying On athletic relations with colleges with whom we have never before played. We are show- ing more interest and spirit in the schedules that are undertaken each season, and we are endeavoring to smother that principal once and for all that the honor of the school comes before in- dividual honor. Vvithin the last year '86 field has been remodeled and a splendid new quarter mile track built which will enable us to hold larger and more convenient games. A new departure came in the building of the hockey rink which enabledrthe team to practice and play without interference from outside. We are going to have a football coach for the team next year in the person of Mr. Ralph Glaze, of whose work every one speaks highly. l-lis comingwill mean the entire reorganiza- tion of the method of conducting practice and training and will place the team in the athletic public's eye. We will be sure of a man on the field who knows his busi- ness and can be trusted to do his best and show interest in his work. We are going to have a new system of management for the various teams as advocated in the larger colleges and in this way bring out the interest of all. We are going to play next fall and thereafter under new rules governing both scholarship and conduct of the team when on the field, which will com- mand more respect from the larger schools. But the important thing of all will be the new gymnasium. Every man in school appreciates the need of a new one on the campus. The present dark, damp and out of the way struc- ture is a weight on our hands and we will welcome the appear- ance of the new building with its many advantages with delight. The news has spread that the faculty are on the lookout for an athletic director with headquarters in the gym. This will mean classes in the various physical training courses and every man will appreciate those. There' are countless advantages and prospects for the future which cannot be stated in this limited space, but we don't want to forget the man who has been instrumental in bringing about so many of these changes. ln our enthusiasm over the prospects let us give him due credit, if that be possible, for his efforts. If everyone of us stop and think ofithe help he has given by his ad- 232 RENSSELAER POLY TECI-INIC INSTITUTE vice, the interest he has shown and the personal supervision which he has given to almost all of the improvements accom- plished for athletics ever since We had the new field, we can readily wonder where we would have been had he not shown interest. Of one thing it is certain we might have arrived at our present state by degrees sooner' or later, but not with the leaps and bounds we have in the past few years. To Dr. Robb we owe a great deal and I can safely say that though we all try to appreciate it, we can not do so to the full- est extent. It may be an enjoyment to him personally, but that enjoyment comes hand in hand with interest and well wishing. .29 65 The Polytechnic The Polytechnic has again completed a successful year. The editors have put forth their best efforts in upholding the stand- ard which it has acquired and although the alumni in general have not contributed as many articles as usual, the paper has up- held its reputation of being one of the best college monthlies. During the past year a new departure has been made which it is hoped will increase the popularity of the paper among the student body. This departure consists in regularly publishing an article by one of the students. There is no reason why this department cannot be kept up, for copies of the summer theses are always acceptable and the students can easily hand them in without much extra work and it will help in boosting the paper. The student body in general does not appreciate the value of many of the leading articles which appear every month. The topics touched upon are usually too far advanced for the lower classmen at least, but it should be remembered that these ar- ticles will bc of great value later on. That is the principal rea- son for reprints of important articles appearing from time to time. The numbers containing these articles were thrown away during the freshman and sophomore years and the demand for these articles during the junior and senior year warrants their reappearance. It is hoped that the size of the paper may be increased in the near future and that a helping hand will be extended by every- one who has the interest of The Polytechnic at heart. .55 .al The Freshman Cap It is fitting that among all schools, ours should stand out un- equaled, both in age and degree of scholarship. And it is proper that all should take pride in doing and keeping up the standard of excellence so long maintained by it. Within the past three years many changes have taken place, changes that were, in nearly all cases, for the betterment of school conditions. Changes in studies and in the number and grade of courses were made. New buildings are being erected and on account of the increase in property value, new rules and regulations have been given the students. I TRANSIT VOL. XLV 233 It is logical that we must change for the better, we must rise to the top, we must stand alone and unequaled among the large ,number of schools whose work is to make men know mathe- matics. No school can boast of a better location, it is ideal. Away 'from the city's noises, yet overlooking ally off of the city's streets, yet in the business centerg a beautiful view and beauti- ful buildings to lend and aid in the beautifying of the school grounds. I Each year sees new additions, better facilities, higher grades of work and greater possibilities for perfect students. A man in control of such a school must necessarily possess sterling qualities, and a broad and liberal view of life. He must be practical and respected by all, particularly by the stu- dent body because it is through them he will be known for they are the criterion by which his work will be judged. Certain rights are granted students in all schools. Quaint cus- toms and habits are the souvenirs of college life. In looking back we remember the characteristics and peculiarities of our fellow students and we remember our happy days. But above all, we prize the customs and habits that may seem foolish and simple to others, they are the incentives to loyalty for our Alma Mater. It is by our customs that we are distinguished from other schools. We do not wish to be as they, if we were, we should be like dumb driven cattle, unknown among the large num- ber. We want to see the abolished custom of wearing the green button cap revived-it holds memories that will com- pel us to feel kindlier always towards our school and its future. It is by means of this custom that the attention of visitors to Troy is called to our school, and it is because of this habit that they carry away a memory of Rensselaer. Thus they carry the news of our school to others who wish to study the sciences. Our class has been a large class, we hope it may remain so. We have seen buildings grow up as if by magic. We have seen the work of our Director and it is good. To commend him is to follow the example of others, we do more, we honor and appreciate his ability and know him for his true worth. Sue- cess will surely follow and best wishes for his intentions, is our final offering. E? .K , i f 'ff 3 ? E - :Mm - .fig ,W -, ky . vm L'--sf f-.Wit h fl ,f ' lv N X, fl f E!! M7312 I 441 7 ,QM Q X ' -. Qifgjlx X . -' 'JIQ fv? ff, Y'.,f'E f fx ipff,Q!- ff f Q f ffyfffyii I,- Z Z2 fri ,f V G my Y,-, A 1 fcf. , Q! gg J, H, Hlwqgm, f 1 X, x X 2. Ox'k'XE?,Z'fa 'LWZGXJ 4 xi' ,f ',. A 'V X , M, .,,,5 .. ,L ,EX , Im , X! ffbwi l?l50lllorQ f w M fldw PJAg. g , O N Source Agn J!! w Ni ffllwbfl 4 XX rfiynjibw if Itffiwfx . ,ff Al' x' A LGVIXW! 5 QW My ji I 1 jg, WX 1 A V w ww uf SOPHOMORE SOIREE COMMITTEE 236 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Svnphnmnrv Svnirvv Ten Eyclg Hotel, Albany, N. Y. April IZ, l909 Qlnmmitire W. DUDLEY I-IUNT, Chairman STRICKLAN D KNEASS PAUL D. OWEN FRANK LYNCH W. B. JOYES ALVIN W. MCKAIG ROY I-IERSCI-IELL ALEXANDER ALEXANDER GRANT K. PALSGROVE JOSEPH CHAMPLIN TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 237 I909. Jan Fe 8. 9 I4 I5 I5 I6 I6 ZZ Z3 Z9 30 b. Z. 4-5 4. 6. .4. Qiulenhar uf lihrnta Christmas Recess ends. Hockey at Albany, Williams 4, R. P. I. 6 Basket Ball at Troy, All-Americans 23, R. P. I. 22 Banquet of Cleveland Alumni Association at Cleveland, Ohio. Basket Ball at I-Iudson, I-Iudson Y. M. C. A. 32, R. P. I. Freshman 4I. I-Iockey at Albany, Columbia 3, R. P. I. 2. Basket Ball at Troy, Pratt Inst. 26, R. P. I. 36. Basket Ball at Williamstown, Williams Freshman 2I, R. P. I. Freshman 25. I I'-Iockey at Albany, Yale 3, R. P. I. 0. Basket Ball at Troy, Manhattan I6, R. P. I. 4. Card Day, first term ends. ' Basket Ball at New York, C. C. N. Y. 52, R. P. I. 2I. Basket Ball at Brooklyn, Manhattan I7, R. P. I. 39. Meeting of Pittsburg Alumni Association. Basket Ball at Brooklyn, Brooklyn Poly I5, R. P. I. 3I. Basket Ball at Brooklyn, St. Johns 23, R. P. I. 3 I. I3 I9 20 Feb. 26 27 Mah. 5. 26 Apl. -. 9 I IO. I7 Z4 May 8. 8 I4 I5 I5 I5 June 5. Basket Ball at Troy, Seniors I3, Juniors 235 So- phomores 6, Freshmen I 7. Basket Ball at Troy, Colgate I9, R. P. I. 23. Basket Ball at Williamstown, Williams 52, R. P. I. I3. Third Rensselaer Union Assembly. Basket Ball at Troy, Trinity 28, R. P. I. 23. Basket Ball at Troy, Brown 30, R. P. I, 36. Rensselaer Union Smoker at Club I-louse. Sophomore Promenade at Ten Eyck, Albany. Interclass Meet in Troy Armory. Base Ball at Troy, Fordham Zd 4, R. P. I. 8 Base Ball at New York, Fordham I I, R. P. I. 0. Base Ball at Troy, C. C. N. Y. 2, R. P. I. IO. Interclass Meet at Troy, won by Class I9I2. Base Ball at Middlebury, Middlebury 6, R. P. I. I. ' Grand Marshal Election. Dual Meet at Worcester, Worcester 74 I-2, R. P. I. 51 I-2. Dual Golf Match at Williamstown, Williams II I-2, R. P. I. 3 I-2. Base Ball at Troy, Middlebury 0, R. P. I. I2. Dual Meet at Troy, Colgate 82, R. P. I. 44. 238 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE 5. A. IVI., Base Ball at Potsdam, St. Lawrence 8, R. Dec. 23. Hockey at Albany, Loudenfield 8, R. P. I. I. P. I. 4. 24 Christmas Recess begins. 5. P. IVI., Base Ball at Potsdam, Clarkson 3, R. P. Jan. 2. Christmas Recess ends. I. 2. 8 Basket Ball at Troy, Worcester I9, R. P. I. I8 I2. Base Ball at Troy, Colgate 3, R. P. I. 0. I4 Hockey at Albany, Hamilton A. C. 5, R. P. I. 2 I5. Base Ball at Troy, M. I. T. 2, R. P. I. 5. I5 Interclass Basket Ball. I5. s Commencement I-lop at I-larmony I-lall. 22 Basket Ball at Troy, Trinity 25, R. P. I. I5. Sept. I5 First term begins. 28 Basket Ball at New York, Pratt 32, R. P. I. 26. IS. Base Ball at Troy, Sophs 8, Frosh 6. Z8 First Term ends. Cane Rush, Street Rush and Parade. 29 Hockey at Albany, Williams 4, R. P. I. I. 25. Foot Ball at Williams, Williams IS, R. P. I. 0. Feb. I Basket Ball at New York, Manhattan 20, R. P 29. First Rensselaer Union Assembly. I. 22. Oct. 2. Foot Ball at Ithaca, Cornell I6, R. P. I. 3. 2. Basket Ball at New York, St. Johns 3I, R. P. I. 9. Foot Ball at Troy, St. Stephens 0, R. P. I. 77. 32. 30. Flag Rush won by Sophomores. 4. Second term begins. Nov. 6. Foot Ball at Troy, Vvorcester 0, R. P. I. 3. Feb. I2 Basket Ball at Troy, Potsdam 28, R. P. I. 585 I3. Fool Ball at New York, Fordham 30, R. P. I. 0. Troy High I7, Frosh I9. I3. Foot Ball at Troy, Sophs I0, Frosh 0. I9 Hockey at West Point, Vvest Point 0, R. P. I. 3 I7. Second Rensselaer Union Assembly. 26 Basket Ball at Troy, Manhattan 24, R. P. I. 3.2 I 7. Thanksgiving Recess. cs jimi' r t . ' Bs nifggg R. P. I. Y. M. C. A. GYMNASIUM CLASS STUDENTS' COUNCIL A , - I 240 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Svvninr Smrhvg Section One One hot summer day in August, a collection of sad-faced youths made their appearance in the bustling metropolis of Fort Edward, N. Y., U. S. A. It wasn't hard to find out the cause for the deep canopy of gloom, because this aggregation was Section I ruthlessly torn away from their summer vacation to tramp miles of dusty road and crawl over fences and wade through swamps all for the purpose of fudging a few maps at the end of several weeks and induce the professor to think we had really sur- veyed a railroad. Section I was blessed above other sections in having two members who professed to be deeply proficient in the art of surveying for rail- roads. Not to mention any names Cohn and Washburn really had the rest of us a little bluffed until we started out the next day to do some actual work. Then after the above two had wasted half a day in measur- ing stations and not being able to tell the difference between 99 and l00 feet on a tape they were ignominiously relegated to stakeman and axe- man for the rest of the survey. As little work as possible was the .motto of our section and some of the methods employed to attain this end were edifying in the extreme. Jones, Cohn, and Washburn spent most of their time instructing Han- ley in new and amazing ways of taking topography, all of which tales were duly swallowed, as I-Ian wanted to learn something on the sur- Vey. Spon put in a large portion of his time trying to convince Gus that when it came to surveying, Gus was a lemon, and the arguments which ensued were entertaining in the extreme. The rummies of the section made quite a hit with Prof. Rousseau, by riding by him on a hay wagon about I2 o'clock one day, when they hadn't started work until Il.30, and informing him that they were going to the fair. I-Iowever, outside of numerous arguments as to who should do the work in the even- ings, Section I got along very well indeed together, and we were all of us rather sorry to leave Fort Edward and journey back to Troy. age age me mv Section Two It is a delicate task to write an accurate account of the doings of this illustrious aggregation, for two reasons. First, modesty on the part of the section as a whole forbids the setting down of the good deeds of the party, second, threats of the crew as individuals prevent the scribe from por- traying the escapades of the aforesaid crew. As to the work clone it is enough to say that Prof. Clark was with us. As an ever-present help in the time of trouble he shines like the light in front of Shea's amusement parlors. As a wielder of the axe he vies with young George Washington, and as a stake carrier he has no equal. The first few nights he slept in the same house with the bunch. The fellows said that they could stand it if he could, but evidently he could not as after capturing three unwelcome bed fellows on a still hunt one night he moved his headquarters to another part of the town. If you want to hear some interesting tales which, for lack of space or other equally good reasons we cannot publish in this article, ask the fol- lowing questions of the various members of the section: K TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 241 Bainbridge: What precautions must a rodman tal-ce in order to find the transit-man in open country? Billingsley: Why was it necessary to go to Greenwich? Brust: Who stole your midnight lunch? B'ryson:v To what uses can a town pump be put besides giving out water for drinking purposes? Campbell: l-low much did you save by keeping away from the barber shop? AY . .. W, ,,.,,., . . . , ,. .,,, ,, ,..V . N ,M , ' + V, H ,, - .tfiffs ' - g..-psf :-2-fr, rr .: - , .. E ,, ' :-. - . -- g . z ,, ,..6i..'ff 4. . . X 4 - .. ., - Q3 ' v- frjf.r:m3'f- 4 '- -- '4- . 5551? - . -6 . seas ' -. - 1 . al- .ga ,. - . v w ..t,-r,g.f,5.ss.. 3-Egzyraa : . If.. , ...z -- 4 , . - . has 1 -5 ji., ,jf ,pg if, :...: nw rc' ff 1? --- ...aff ff Lf-'V . 1' 'Lis- ' ' 1' ' Z -.u ' 'P ' :'f!3'F',,.,,ff'E: F t ry. ', , , 5-, -. ff -' .- ' gg 'WNW' 110' t -4 f ' ' H' f.! 'f'?3i1 :'Q L . f '-9 'ff 1 MV , iss - , f . ,. ., .. 1 , ,pt7N,g4, sffj!- :.- f- 1.1. 4 , 4 f : 4 -sf .. f sf ff ' ,N EZ? ,435 ff- :J 252.1 -I ,jr ff 1 'M 4 U. . f 0 ,ag sf- . ,. . . . 1 1 X to f , M ' 4 . ,A .,: 'F x 1. .inf U, If F ,,, is . . . , r if f r-r rf 6 r r . r 4 r.. 1 . 's -- - 1 .f r'.. ..r,.. . gpiig , Craig: When did you sober up? Davis: How much did you clean up on that faro game? Harrison: 'Where did you learn to carry a transit? Hathway: How did you enjoy your buggy ride and what was its pur- pose? H i i ' Horstmeyer: What did you do on the survey? Schoen will tell you how he learned to set slope stakes. One of the most interesting events of the survey was the midnight siege of- Hotel Rouser Thei goats were Bainbridge, Brust, Craig, and Schoen. Ask them why, through lack of hospitality they had to pay twice for one feed, and ask the rest of the section how much better stolen, or rather acquired, food tastes than any other kind. Nobody else wanting the captaincy, Billingsley assumed that job along with a small share of the work and a souvenir in the shape of the section tee square. But he was due this as it was by his untiring and unfailing efforts that he aroused I-lathway and Campbell in time to get to worlc by nine o'clock. The rest of the men worked faithfully, often as long as two hours on a stretch. The section had ample opportunity to study bridge design as she is designed in Argyle--a swinging bridge over the swimming pool. This bridge seemed to interest the bunch very much and they spent a great deal of their time in its shadow. After this exhaustive study, the section had no trouble at all in passing the little course in Bridges as given at the iTute. mv Section Three Millington, C. E., Chief Engineer: Weber, Captain: Coyle, Hardy, l-lovey, Kelly, Krom, Williams. Waterbury, Thomas, Walters, Malcolm, made up section three. After a slow ride' on the D. Sl H., a 'fast one on the stage, and sundry walks, the crowd arrived at North Argyle. The town consisted of two houses and a cheese factory. All the available space was at once en- gaged in the two houses, and anxious eyes were turned towards the cheese factory, for in passing the crowd noticed a couple of the fair sex. Weber and Vvalters were the first to inspect the factory and rumor has it that they made several trips there unbeknown to the rest of the crowd. The greatest tribulation that befell the crowd was the music. One house was equipped with two organs and an accordeon. Millie, who does parlor stunts played chords on the organ while Coyle mastered the accordeon. Coyle was the woodsman of the party and was never without his trusty bowie knife, i-tis. said..he even put it under his pillow at night. There seems to be some evidence to confirm this, for one day Williams with his 242 RENSSELAER POLY TECI-INIC INSTITUTE trusty rifle slew a woodchuck and some of the mischievous fellows de- posited it at the foot of Coyle's bed. Of course the latter was first to go to bed that night, and in a little while the trouble began for those waiting heard a muffled cry, and then an exclamation. Gee, where did you get him? and upon investigation it was found that the poor chuck had been stabbed by a knife. Detective Whiskey Thomas, after a thorough inves- tigation made the statement that the wound in the chuck could not have been made by any other than Coyle's knife. N H There was a gentleman cow who held court in the fields through which our line ran, and often the line had to be abandoned at his bellowing wrath. But as all things must fall, His Majesty met his doom at the hands of Troubador Krom, with a range pole. Although it was necessary to break the pole over Sir Bull, he did not bother us any more. From the foregoing the reader will understand the official yell of the party: Woodchuck, Woodchuck, Rah, Rah, Rah Bu-wa, Bu-wa, Ha, Ha, Ha Railroad Survey, Section Three, Now what did the other fellows do? Well, not much. Hardy ran the transit, Hovey and Williams copied the notes, Malcolm did the figuring and held the box for Waterbury to squint through the level, while Kelly didn't do much more than lie in the hammock and let his beard grow. Section Four PERSONNEL Daisy Converse, Blondy Hazelhurst, Tom Maude, Wop ' Hamilton, Captain, Prof. Henk-Honkn Headden, Kike Schedler, Monk Garlinghouse, Evelyn Wilkinson, Mary Martinez, Dago Gallico, ujimmyn Taylor. We knew in june that we were destined for South Hartford but that: was all. Various members of the section spent all summer endeavoring to locate the place on the map but we could only come to the conclusion. that Rand McNally had something on the place and refused to expose it. When we went to purchase our railroad tickets for the place on August' 23rd, the ticket agent looked up over and said: ls that the name of a. breakfast food? After being assured that it was not, and that we were not trying to escape the authorities, he hunted through the text and found that we could travel by rail as far as Smith's Basin Hand I guess, he said, there you'll find someone to direct you to South Hartford. ' We began to feel nervous for some of us had left a few dear ones at home, and elsewhere, and the uncertainty of seeing them again did not give' us a delightful prospect. However, we finally decided that if Roosevelt, could take a chance in Africa we could in New York. We started out. a noble party but we kept dropping off various parties until finally Fort Edward was reached. Here we were to leave the last of our class mates.- and how we dreaded that parting. We withstood it the best we were able,. but even then several members of the party were so far' depressed that we: , 0 TRANSIT, VOL.. XLV 243 had to apply restoratives. This was especially true of Daisy, who has that emotional southern disposition. When the brakeman entered the car and shouted Smiths Basin, we all felt that we had but a short time left here below. Alighting from the train we saw four human beings, two dogs and a cat. An election was held on the station platform with the result that Wop,' Hamilton became captain, having voted for himself twice. Immediately assuming his re- sponsibility, he started to find a team and teamster who would venture with us over into the wilds of South Hartford while the rest of us searched for grub and wet groceries. Maude found the former and Wilkie the latter. After we had eaten we all piled aboard the wagon and started, leaving civilization behind us. Some smart Alec had placed a keg of beer on the wagon when we weren't looking and we didn't dis- cover it until it was too late to return. We were very sorry about this as we had been told South Hartford was dry and we were afraid of offend- ing the inhabitants by bringing such stuff in with us. Besides we found out when we arrived that none of the Pillars of the Church would keep it in their ice houses for us, so we were compelled to place it in a brook just outside the village. After getting located in our various boarding houses, we met down at the store and talked with the townsmen about the future railroad, we assur- ing them that it would be built just as soon as the company could get a charter from the Public Service Commission and they. asking us to run through their land so they could get a fat rake-off. ln the course of our conversation we discovered that these people ate, drank, smoked and swore on the same style as the people back where we came from. Before we left we came to the conclusion that they were as good, if not better than some of the people we left behind us. From now on it was work all day and all-No, we got several hours to sleep. One night when we should have been sleeping we were kept up by the illness of the Baby we had left reposing in the brook. George and Daisy rushed off to Granville to get some medicine, while the rest of us went down to the brook to comfort the child until they returned. We built a fire and comforted her to such an extent that we began to feel highly elated over the improvement. About this time the fire seemed to grow dim, we say seemed because it did not, but only appeared to when compared with George and Daisy, who were returning all lit up with the good spirit they had obtained at a prayer meeting in Granville, where Brother Anderson presided. After feeding them with four or five quarts of brook water with beer foam on top the party adjourned, the child hav- ing expired during this exciting period. Now do not blame us for we did everything we could for her, even using a stomach pump, but to no avail. We all returned home and had a night of peaceable sleep with the exception of the uKike , who saw snakes and waking up in the morning he found he had tied his handkerchief around his pajamas leg to protect him. It is said that it takes a snake over twenty feet long to kill a calf, so you can imagine how he suffered. ' This account would not be complete unless something was said about our ability in the field. Do not think we are boasting when we say that we ran in eleven spirals in two hours, every one checking within one- tenth. Speaking about checking, it is with no little pride that we mention the check we made on our levels. The checking was done by the Dago and Daisy. George, alias Dago , set up and said to Daisy, To check out this should read six point four. Looking through the instrument he said, uGive me a turning point. He got it and checked within one-tenth. The next day we returned, but not before we pulled up our stakes in order, as Daisy said, Uthat no one can steal our survey. FINIS. Section Six On the shores of the Mattowee. Caste. scintillating Orbs. Husband ................ ................ ' 'Nothing gets past me Kraft .... . .wlqhe feather is mightier than the stick Menard . . .................... Snake charmer 244 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE SATELLITES Chorus-Short skirts and tambourines. Orton .. .......,....... An all-rounder a la solitaire We're from the Mettowee' canyt you see' canit you see Hebert I U -....'. -' A Dippy Diplomat By the light, by the light, by the light of the light Griggs .... An instructor in aerodynamics And bY Sum? if YOU doflif get Out Of OUT line of Sight Morey . .. ........ Committee on Etiquette Y0u'll get stung by a buzzy, wuzzy, fuzzy, wuzzy bee! McClellan . . .............. Chamhermaid . O'Sullivan . . .......... I-Ieavy Man EXTRA! EXTRA! l Bidgood ..,.. ....... B oudoir attendant Eddie Cary .... General property- man Mademoiselle cle Menardski 052,000 per weekj celebrated snake HHYYY E-glof ---------------------------------- Part of the PYOPCTIY charmer. Our foreign representative while on a trip outside of the - GRAND ENTREE Solo--I-Iusband fdeep bassoj I'm some of a bum, of a bum, of a bum, from the banks of the Mettowee, And like all the other fellows, I was on a great big spree. I ran a level, a transit, a rod, And walked sixtyimiles, back and forth, on the sod. If I ever get time I'll make ga bee-line for that town on the Mettowee. United States discovered this amazing breath stopping lady in Cohoes. After an especially high inducement she consented to come to this country and will give her performance here this evening which consists of remov- ing a terrible reptile from around the bubble tube of a Gurley level. SPECIAL. Exciting skunk throwing, contest between White fSec. 75 and Morey fSec. 63. All loyal followers of Sec. 6 turn out for Morey. Clog dance and ditty by Brother Orton. O where, O where, is my little clock gone? O where, O where, is it gone? With its tickety tack and its tackety tick, O where, O where is it gone? Chorus-I-Ii lee, hi lo, etc. It used to go off about two A. M. Right outside of Cary's doorg But one time there happened a great big thump, And it doesnt go off any more. McClellan fnuff saidj. Red will now show us how to carry a transit, a level, two flags and roll a cigarette at the same time. For speed and excellency in the cigar- ette rolling line he is only approached by Griggs. Solo by Biggo da Man O'Sullivan. TRANSVK VOL.XLV 25 Oh der vaitress girl vas der girl for me, Because den l can have whatever l see- Three glasses of milk, four lcincls of dessert, ls how l put it all over Hebert, ln that town on the lVlettowee. Announcement-There will be a recess of fifteen minutes during which Griggs will tell us what is the matter with the lnstitute. All those that remain get a sure invitation to a drink. Recitation by Hebert, Oh, but l couldn't help it If l met her every' day, She said she was an actress girl, And played on the Great White Way. I did not wish she were a star, For she'd be too far away. l was often glad she was just on earth As in my arms she lay. Our Topographical Engineers KRAFT--BIDGOOD Will show how to get four miles of topography without moving from under the nearest shady tree. Grand Front Porch Scaling Contest By the EARLY BIRDS. Motto: Hey, lets get in thru your room, will you? Contestants HEBERT, BIDGOOD, MCCLELLAN. Grand Finale at Midnight. Red fire and drum corps procession, general bombardment of town and ringing of school house bell. so Secdon Seven Owing to the death of our worthy captain, Mr. Harry Probst, it seems only fitting that we should mention this section as a remembrance to our lost classmate. The section was composed of Mr. Harry Probst, Captain: Mr. D, Petteys, Mr. Cecil F. Seitz, Mr. Tallmadge, Mr. John K. Rhoades, Mr. Stringfellow, Mr, B. Overbaugh, Mr. H. Parks, lVlr. C. A. Wall, W. Zweers, While, under Prof. Phelps. 246 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE 1 Jlnninr Snrhrg Section O tspeciall Norman G. Hardy, Captaing Austin l... Moore, James T. Ganson, Henry H. Giles, Henry B. Parker, Joel H. Black, These fellows were the little pigs that stayed at home. Each one had hunted some g eat engineer fany fellow with a C. E.. to his name, to swear to Prof. Cary that this corner of the student's head had been uhlled up a little under his overseer-not stating whether it was filled with knowledge of surveying or just a lump caused by vaporized sap from the overexposure to the intense summer sun-Well, anyhow. this crowd was looking for something easy, taking little time-under the pretense that each was anxious to go to work on his 35100. job waiting for him as soon as he was free. On Saturday morning, june l9, l909, the line-up was complete, ex- cepting Parker, who was still chasing a job around the Capitol building in Albany. Prof. Cary started with the reconnaissance party. After a hasty observation of the buildings, roads and other things of interest along the front of the hill they turned to the campus on top of this great rise, and following through this-taking notes of all instructions, they came out to the athletic field, then over to the rocky ridge to the east. The property corners and all such points of importance having been located the reconnaissance was complete. - The guns and ammunition on hand, Captain Pop gave the orders for a charge, and for three days the firing continued. Giles was first man at the gun ftransitj and tried to delay the game by wanting to get a Raymond's to learn how to use it. Canson liked to run levels down around the Broadway Approach where he could watch the fair sex. Moore was the lightning note re- corder, and say, his free-hand sketches were wonders. Black liked to get the note book and hunt the shade, but when it came to working up- the notes at night he usually was found listening to notes of a more musical character. Of course Parker was on the survey-got there in time to see the boys go to lunch and then ran for that early afternoon local. The boys say they had time to get acquainted with him. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 247 Pop l-lardy worked hard on the fudging, and through his orders the note books were fixed up on Wednesday, June 23, '09, and the ma- jority of Special Sect. O said farewell to old Troy town that evening, qu nga me me Section One Round Lake isn't on the railroad map, therefore the advance guard -didn't have rooms engaged for the remainder of the party when they ar- rived in that famous bunch of trees. The section finally secured rooms at Hotel Wentworth, Crofelderftsh having decided that the Hotel had the best piano in the CITY. After a sumptuous dinner, helped out by chewing gum, for the l-lotel was not prepared for such a large number of guests and the meat wagon had driven on, the section went out with the Professors and the rest of the near engineers to look over the ground. Captain F. A. Cutler found difhcultyv in climbing the hill, but reached the top in time to secure a tract of land for Section l to survey, which ran down the tracks so far that the Profs. were never able to locate the party while in the field and the polygons closed beautifully. The first night the supper menu consisted of mush and milk. Bill was the first to be seated and in taking his order the waitress inquired, 'LWill you have some mush? Bill thought that he was getting in strong and replied, Yes, maamf' but she didn't mean what he did. After supper there was nothing to do connected with the survey, fwe always considered that before seeking pleasure,D until two o'clock the next morning, at which time Polaris was to be at elongation, whatever that means. The bunch went to Ballston Spa, but the Connecticut Engineer got on the Saratoga Springs car by mistake at the junction. After visiting the various springs in Ballston Spa the party endeavored to break up a local theatre. This was but a diversion compared with the rest of the enjoyable evening. A The wait for Polaris was a long one, and While the Profs. were setting up the instrument one of the party emptied a bottle into the ice water pitcher. That was the cause of Prof. Eltinge's complaint to the landlord that some one had put witch hazel in the ice water, but 'he didn't men- tion it until it was fall gone. The historian hasn't'passed everything so he will not say who did-not make any complaints. The survey progressed beautifully the next day, for we got nearly half the stations staked out and the polygons sketched in the section note book. After the hard labor of the day the party decided to go to Mechanicville for the evenings recreation and Prof. Eglof consented to act as guide. I-le did, for a few-cycles, but after that ordered a cigar each time. Boiler and Captain F. A. kept getting separated from the bunch in spite of Prince Carl's efforts to keep his roommate in a suitable 248 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE condition to sleep with. Every time Prince Carl located them they would be ordering cigars. The held work of the section was excellent of course. The first poly- gon had to be run three times, but the others only once. There's a rea- son-polygon l was in the center of the town, the others in the woods. After a few days' work the instrument men became so proficient that thousand foot shots along the railroad tracks, with the heat rising so that the rod looked like the washing on a windy Monday, didn't affect the ac- curacy of the work in the least. Perhaps right here it would not be out of place to say that we had also made progress in keeping notes. Ciofclderhsh and Prince Carl became so accomplished in computing that they played tennis all one day and accomplished just as much work as they would have if they had stayed on the Hotel piazza with their log hooksfi The social side of life was not neglected, for the Section, with the eX- ception of the Connecticut Engineer who had the habit of going to Sara- toga, were uit at three dances, to say nothing of numerous calls and walks on moonlight nights. ' The notes were hurriedly copied up after the last polygon had been closed and the men-now full fledged surveyors packed up and left for home, each satisfied that the survey had been a success and all we hadn't learned was in the text and we could look it up before map draw- ing commenced. I-IISTORIAN, SECTION I. xlxlote: The girls stayed at the I-lolel. Section Two In the latter part of June, the month of roses, wild strawberries and Junior surveys, Section Two drifted into Round Lake, N. Y., in pairs, couples and twos, established headquarters at the Lake View and pro- ceeded to take inventory of members. These were A. Granger- The Nvhalegu C. C. Kilby- Kil.g E. Kingsley-- Popg Captain F. Koerner- Julie - Cap.3 Cv. L. NIacCurdy- lVIacg I-l. D. Minor- The Pipe. The landlady turned the house over to us and after our first meal No coats was a rule strictly adhered to. adm, l axis 4175 '-rw-f 'If X ,if X xi ltttgx Qgtlfi I lit QMS' I Av- X an V' x-'rw 'zflbagf rv .I wig: x.f',.- A. 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V- ' -' ,-s. ,.. 5 '1' , S ' , x X ,A 'LZ' ' , - I-. :Etta-,fm ' t 1 fx i 3, 7. Y .. 1 g N.. .5 g-wqbmg .I t Q- t G D r y J t 'XS W , . .sf-.--.-,-we-' ,ftfffh .rigs-.E Warp ,ggxjet-f,t5sfQf,,4' 1 'I -fvik Y ,f .C it 1 1 , 5 :J N ig, M , -M.. od.. 7 ,A ,H 18- K ,Ar Q4 x Nl N ' t 'L ' A - 'F' ENT 5 . . .. After dinner, Prof. Eltinge took us on a cross-country run to locate our plot of land. The day was hot, the scenery and topography varied, and the Prof. a good pacemaker. From afternoon until midnight we spent the time getting acquainted with the dreamy village and preparing for the first social and reception prepared for our benefit. At l.30 a. m. we assembled to watch Prof. Rousseau hunt for Polaris, and to a-nswer roll-call. Next morning .stakes were set and work began. The first day the Whale established a precedent by holding the stadia rod upside down and buying drinks for the crowd in consequence. Later, the section book bears among the field TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 249 notes this entry, Drinks on Koernerf' We are still thirsting for those drinks. The section was composed of staid and orderly members, any one of whom was capable of superintending a Sunday school or Captaining a pirate crew. 'iThe Pipel' and Mac were musically inclined and took part in all small-hour serenades given by the Surveyorls Quartet. For the first of these impromptu performances Prof. Eglof was rounded up by the local cop, as being an accomplice. But then, he should have been in before midnight. Pop, Kingsley caused much excitement by getting acquainted with one of the village girls-the one that Kilby most admired. Koerner was the alarm clock for the section, his method of awakening the sleeping engineers with a soaking wet towel being quite effective. Will the iiwlialei' soon forget the morning when he stood in the hallway calling for a wet towel? Nlinor passed him one which landed full on his neck, causing him some surprise and change of mind, and shirt. Much wonder was aroused as to who put sugar and chestnut burs in Minor and lVlac's bed, but suspicion caused the burs to be trans- ferred to Pop, Kingsley and the Whale. Also ulVlinor and i'lVlac would like to know who made a dummy of their wet clothing the day it rained, and placed it on their bed, where they found it on their return from a straw ride at four o'elock the next morning. But the amount of work we did was wonderful, and the way we did it was more wonderful still. So here's to Section Two, of whom Round Lake might well say, We shall not look upon their like again. sm gs me Section Three When Section Three left Troy it was with the firm purpose of show- ing all has-beensu just how to do a little surveying job. When we got to Round Lake and drank some of the good water and met some of the friendly mosquitos and some of the . . . female population, our thoughts were not of finishing. For those of Section Three were the original tent dwellers and the mosquitos were there with brass bands and other tools. One evening while arguing with a grizzly old driller, the captain was heard talking. l-le was in trouble, and was telling just how to exterminate one of Rensselaefs new instructors. What he wouldn't do was nit found in books. A few nights later, another member of our loyal troop was in despair. The same instructor, in order to put himself in the good graces of a young lady, deliberately told her we had a married man among our members. As this young man, we will call him uBis for short, had an engagement with her that evening. Well! You know how it happens when you would if you could and you can't. She wouldn't listen. Two memlzers, Beardsley Bros., were arguing about the tariff question. We thought they were, but I-leck they were only explaining just who didnlt know how to balance a polygon. As said before, we were tent dwellers-five were and the only reason the sixth wasnt as far as we could learn, was his fear of being eaten by the pigs. lt wasnlt Brownis faultg he inherited that fear. He didn't know how much pleasure and real fun he missed. Tommy Shorey brought his sleeping bag and when it rained, the sleeping bag got wet. The lirst evening it frightened us, but we finally grew to love the Mol' sleepin, bag,H as we knew our blankets were safe then. Sorrowing we left our friends, the mosquitoes, having done a good week's workg the ladies knowing we were not all married. sw age 'nf Section Four On Monday, June 21, l909, Section Four, having sufficiently recov- ered from their South Troy experience, arrived on the field of battle at Round Lake. All at once repaired to the leading hostelries and there- upon the Wentworth's register was enriched by the following collection 250 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE of autographs: Charles Seibert, Ccaptain and Chief Engineerj, Carl E.. Nor-Dell, alias Pa, fproperty-manlg Paul T. Shaefer, alias Pussy, fsocial Envoy, Tennis Expert and Chief Scoutj, and John S. Perry-uThe Consumer. The other members, James G. Norten, fAs- sistant Scoutj, and Richard O'Brien, fNcn-Computorj, preferred to live at the Lake View, which was nearer the mosquitoes. Having safely stowed away their luggage, the 'iWentw0rth bunch of embryo surveyors started in to show the chef what to expect. Perry, especially, excelled and won his title the consumer at the first sitting. indeed, the waitress, becoming alarmed, hastily took the cake-plate off the table for fear that he would eat that too. The afternoon was spent in looking over the ground and getting some idea of the trouble in store for us. - After supper, the crowd started out to see the sights of Round Lake. As far as we could discover they consist of an arcade, a museum, and a lake. The first was the most popular, as it was there that the nearest approach to liquid refreshment could he obtained. The hardest drink sold in Round Lake is ice cream. It was really pathetic to hear the fellows ordering light and dark -just trying to kid themselves. Three of us had a row on the lake. After waging bloody warfare against mos- quitoes, and manoevering in diagonals over the waters, we gave it up as a bad job and returned to the hotel, there to await 1:30 a, m. and the early morning flirtation with Polaris. At twelve our scouts came in and cheer- fully reported that there were good-looking girls in Round Lake. Tuesday marked the beginning of our work. Cn that day we first became well acquainted with Prof. Eglof, through whose skillful coach- ing and timely aid in troublesome times we were able to finish up in second place. The whole day was spent in setting stakes preparatory to the real work of the morrow. The next few days were busy ones for us. We learned that closing pclyg:ns in the field and in the uofhcem are two different things. When it came to computations we were at first quite handicapped, not having yet learned the science from geodesy. However, we soon deduced a method which, although unfortunately overlooked by Prof. Johnson, was sufhciently rigorous for our needs. Captain Seibert was our standby in such critical times, and it was he who first discovered the fact fvery important to amateur surveyorsj that polygons are made of rubber. Socn the townsfolks got used to our somewhat eccentric ways and no longer sent hurry calls to the town ofhcer, fespecially imported from Troy for the occasionj, while other sections indulged in ringing fire-bells and other schoolboy antics, such were, considered beneath our dignity. We conhned ourselves to appropriating horses and even houses when our work required such implements. fThe owners didn't seem to realize the- importance of our work, however, and were inclined to be grouchyj To Section Four must be accorded the distinction of discovering the one TRANSIT , VOL.. XLV 251 place in Round Lake where better stuff than ginger ale was on draught. After we had been in Round Lake a week and the village was still extant, the hotel folks showed their appreciation by giving us a dance, at which we had the pleasure of meeting the fair sex of the neighborhood. This occasion was greatly enjoyed and the conclusion was reached that Round Lake wasn't such a bad place after all. The scout's report was verified and incidentally we learned why three members of the force preferred scouting to polygon socials. The members of Section Four distinguished themselves in various ways, according to their individual tastes. O'Brien succeeded in closing a polygon within one hundred degrees-the record for Round Lake. Shaefer became an adept at topography, especially in locating the fairest damsels. Seibert and Perry went on outrageous ice-cream jags and came home penniless, Pa Nor-Dell journeyed to Ballston one night and got lost in Round Lake 'coming back. fHe also brought with him a souvenir much appreciated by Captain Seibertj Very little is known concerning O'Brien and Norton. They would flock off together each night and refused to say where they went or what they were up to. We have our suspicions, however, that certain fair ones could tell us something. Finally, after ten days work. the last elusive polygon was closed fand the note books full of lines and figures. The profs. decided we had suffered enough and told us we could go home. Round Lake being gen- erally dry, a real fitting celebration was rather out of the question and so it was decided not to hold anyi. This decision made it possible for every one to ride home without borrowing car fare. we ew -s. . s . me mv Section Five P -By various ways the six members of Section Five, billed for Round Lake, got together at the Lake View House on the morning of June 21, l909. After being shown over our allotted lands we knocked off Work for the day and in the evening sighted Polaris. Section Five was not composed entirely of men-who might be called pills, for several of them dearly loved their ginger ale and soda and most any old time in the evening they could be found with a lassie either on the museum porch or on a bench in the park. When the young ladies of Round Lake concluded to give the boys a hayrack ride to Forest Park the full quota of men came from the little house by the Lake. Upon returning we found our beds occupied by injured and dying hoboesg thanks to Pop Kingsley and our own dear little Turk. There being but one crook in the bunch we hardly think the extra cop and detective were imported especially for our benefit. Perrin was our one crook and bell-ringer, always extra loud. ul-leinie, der captain, whom Diratz claimed had the big-head, always went fussing on the sly. Thomas, the little man with the big voice, was never too busy for fussingg Prof. Eltinge says he heard him whisper over a mile. Stein, Vell! li' he was the boy who wouldn't take a bath-the boy 252 RENSSELAER POLY TECHNIC INSTITUTE with the engineer's stride, who, when the polygon wouldn't close within 60, wanted to distribute the error equally amongthe angles because the instrument plates worked hard. Steers, the cork-puller and impersonator, was always wanting to work in the rain. What the Darn! thatis Diratz. l-le slept peacefully in a bed of gravel and was at all limes innocent of making dummies or throwing water on the waitress. These are the men of Section Five whom the three winsome waitresses, Tad, Lizzie and Joe, helped to make comfy during their stay. On Friday, July Znd., we induced Prof. Eglof to check up our note books and with tears and many fond good-byesi' we departed from the Lake View and its mosquitoes. Section Six We are live, though our joint name may not sound like it. The mem- bers of this select aggregation were considered of such an industrious disposition that it was deemed unnecessary to make us SIX in other than name. Where could you find a more intelligent and studious collection of College men than Aleck Alexander, better known as Percy Hall- roomg Harvey Booth, the original of Archy Hallroomg Georgie Deutsch- bein, the Dutchmang Dick lllingworth, champion Bull thrower, and Bill Lippitt, unjustly called Pill Lippitt? If you doubt our intelli- gence read no further, as we would rather have you in doubt than have you certain that we lack the gray matter, Like other innocents, we were led to think the Survey an outing given by the Tute for the benefit of the overworked students of the Junior Class. If you want to enjoy real pleasure go to Fort Edward and stay one day -and you will enjoy departing more than anything you ever did before. After engaging our suite at the Hotel Hudson, the Waldorf of Fort Edward, we were shown our job by the professor. The idea seemed to be that you were to walk till you could go no further and then survey everything in sight. It was a pleasant walk from the hotel, only live miles, and we enjoyed the beautiful View on both sides of the road so much that we reached the land of our labors before we were exhausted entirely. The return was more exciting, as we had the anticipation of plank steaks before our eyes. After the banquet we killed time looking for a pretty girl, but found none. Giving this up as a bad job we decided to look at the stars and were thus engaged for several hours. As the town was about to waken we decided to retire and did so. The iirst day was uneventful, and the second we try to forgetg that day we finished our first polygon. Being unable to make it check we looked the instrument over and found that it had been adjusted by the sophomores and was therefore not in adjustment. When this was fixed up we were able to do very well. The only other things of interest were the Bull Durham, Bills canteen and the accuracy with which Booth ran a set of levels. We consider this last a work of art, as he ran the levels from the station to the job and checked up within I7 feet. l-le, himself, is unable to account for this great accuracy, as there were no girls to watch him while he toiled. We had all the joys of high society when we dined. This did not disturb any but Aleck and l-larveyg they fought to see who should liirt with the waitress till they found that her husband was a boilermaker, then they said they were only fooling, anyway. Owing to the wonderful memory of our Captain Dick we were able to check up our last polygon, on paper, Thursday, and soon after saizl a fond farewell to the dear friends we had made during our brief stay in Fort Edward. if 315 Section Seven PARKER-Captain. LOOMIS-Inspector of Work. SUlVllVlE.RSe-Time Killer. MCCLELLAN'-Advance lwan fsocielyj. ROSE.-Compulalion lllan. CULVER-Suds Carrier. TRANSIT VOL. XLV 253 After a week's outing at South Troy, during which we managed to find time to copy other parties' triangulation notes, we left for a week of social life at Fort Edward, intending also to do a little surveying in our spare moments. After a hazardous and exciting ride in the smoker of the D BZ H. 20th. Century We arrived in Fort Edward on the Sunday evening preceding our laborious week. The unusual calm of a Sun- day evening in the country seemed so strange to us that out of respect to the religious propensities of the inhabitants we refrained from painting the town that old, familiar color. The next day after our mornings refreshment, we assisted Prof. Tessier in looking over our survey. We returned later, much disap- pointed, having found only one soda fountain within the limits of our survey. After spending Monday evening in Fort Edward society, we held a midnight party near the depot, in the course of which the Profs mys- tified us by certain astronomical observations on something they called Polaris, after a hearty rendering by the whole bunch of that hymn, Jack, the Sailor Boy, we returned to the hotel to moisten our parched throats and try some of Fort Edwards best. The next morning we proceeded to do as much of our remaining sur- vey as was deemed safe. In the evening, after every one was sufhciently cooled by the internal application of spring water, we proceeded to make our notes agree with certain assumed computations, one man being on guard to Warn us of the approach of a prof. l The feature of the first day's work was the leveling of Summers and McClellan, who, after checking Within IO feet on the first polygon, found three screws from cross-wire ring missing. Another feature was the transit work of Loomis. He had been known to read an angle in I5 min- utes by the watch. Since then his name is known as Swifty. lVlcClellan, in running the transit, mistook some farmer girls picking strawberries for the correct target. Summers discovered that it was possible to read azimuth from north or south indiscriminately. Culver, our society man, was allowed to escape computation Work, in consideration of furnishing the mighty supply of liquid refreshment. We finished our survey on Saturday and that night finished our com- putations. On the following Monday morning, although greatly regretting the fact that we were leaving the beauties and other attractions of Fort Edward for some time to come, we left for our respective homes. EF 215 Section Eight CCapt.D COX- Army CHAPMAN- CHapf:ie''- Bill CROWE-- Andy - A be RILEY- Chuck SCULLEN-''Caribaldi -Sphagellih TAYLOR-HB. S. By devious and varied routes the respective members of Section Eight managed to arrive at Ft. Eddie in time for the big show. With the exception of Taylor we all hiked for the l-lotel Hudson as being the most likely looking hostelry for our sojourn. But the aforementioned member of our party left us and went to live in a private house, having something up his sleeve that we didnit know about, as subsequent events proved. The first night of our stay we aided Prof. Fox in making certain astronomical observations connected with Polaris-the purpose of which we can't exactly remember--between harmonious renditions of that pa- thetic little ballad entitled uslack, l-le Was a Sailor Boy, in which we were materially aided by the other sections present. Next day We drew the punk survey of the bunch and went to View our domains. We followed Prof. Fox over half of Washington county, looking for its boundaries and when we had completed the Hpersonally- conducted tour we went to bed all in. Luckily we were outside of town, away from most female interference, though Andy wasted the -only afternoon that he didnlt spend sleeping under a tree, talking to a- Oh, well, what's the use of rubbing it in! After we had run our first polygon three times, Prof. Fox told us we 254 RENSSELAER-.POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE were rotten and ran it himself. l-Ie closed it within twice the allowed error and said we would have to let it go. After that, we had no trouble. Only occasional diversions, such as Chapman sticking one leg of the level in the ground while he slept the sleep of the unjust, letting it blow over on its nose and get full of dirt, thus obstructing our view through the eyepiece. We forgave him for that, but what we diclnit like was the way he dropped lhe transit in the wilderness next day while he went to the doctor and got 75 cents worth of peace of mind. Some trouble was caused also, and errors made, because no one could check Andy's readings through his 5 foot 5 set-ups, but he had to fix them up nights, when he wasn't down the towpath with that classy dame of his. Sphaghetti is our rncst gentlemanly member. l-le always escorted the timid ladies across the railroad bridge, while Chuck and Andy were down below with the .transit carefully reading vertical angles. But what good did that do Spaghetti. Our evenings were spent in collecting data for a census of the female population, or inlmalsing a new set of notes to fit Taylors poor sketches. He was too busy to decipher them. But at last everything was doped out satisfactorily and we left, hoping for as good a time on our survey .next year. A L ... tie Section Ten CA COMEDY., By the title of this littleipiece, people might think that it was a war story. It is, anclyit is not. For, if I remember correctly, war is like a very hot place, to quote one of our heroes. Now, it was warm where we were, and we were out with a couple of guns taking shots, but only side shots. For we were-stationed at Fort Edward on a serious job. The garrison consisted of ex-Vice-President Fairbanks, General Beaty, Colonel I-Iayes, and that comedy-trio Stage Manager and Carpenter, Butts Vfaters: Scotch Comedian I-Iarry Lauder, jock Daye, and the Collar Girls' Favorite, that German Comedian, Fritz Crowley. Oh! what a gang of pills! Not pills, capsules, Regular routine of duty: Rise between six and dinnerg out on the jobg dinner a la I-Iudsoniang back to the sand-pilesg a bath freally, and in watery, supper, some supperg then dolltupg go on sentry duty: corpoial of guard, Butts and Company, Joclc and Fritz on patrol duty. And, say! I guess they didnlt bring back the prisoners. Method, assigned to duty at Post Office. Orders, grab suspicious people. Some team work. Jock with his beautiful, manly physqueg Fritz's curly hair, Butts' line of Bull Durham. Every day it was thus. Oh, how the fair ones did hate to see Section Ten finish! But they all won homes for life. Even Norman. Guess who? But ah, alas! we must again come back to earthy but not to forget our work, our pleasure, our sociability or the interchange of visits with Ducls' gang at Anno Domine's. g TRANSIT , VOL. XLV 255 May we all go forth again, in the same company, the same sociability and on a mission much the same. The Section song, as sung by the famous quartette, jock, Butts, Fritz and Menands. Fairbanks and Beatty work all the notes, and we have all the fun. O, yes, they do! one me Section Eleven One morning last June, the members of Section Eleven slowly wended their way to the Union Station, and after buying a through ticket to Fort Edward, safely ensconced themselves on the rear platform of the Glens Falls express. The journey was without incident, except for the sad farewells to the unlucky pills who were left at Round Lake. On arriving at Fort Edward, we proceeded to our quarters at the Hotel Hudson, where we were snugly settled-four in a room-and con- demned to a two weeks' stay, with the corn-husk mattresses for our only consolation after a hard day's work. The section was then assembled and the following officers were elected: Greenalch, Captaing Fox and Miller, Explorersg Healy, Loaferg Sibbald, Fusserg Green, Fudger and General Adviser. About 2 a, m. we were rudely awakened by Prof. Tessier, who, after giving us the customary introduction to Polaris, sent us to bedlagain. The next morning we started out to run our polygons, but owing to the intense local attraction of lVlacNaughton's Brewery, which happened to be situated at one of the corners of our survey, and which Cook Miller and Peary Fox had fortunately discovered the day before, the instrument refused to work after running the traverse line, so we spent the rest of the day locating polygons and leveling. The next day, as we were not bothered by refraction so much, we had a little better luck. We ran a whole Polygon and only made a mistake of l00 feet in one of the sides. This line, however, was discovered by our noble captain, and, after many ineffective attempts at fudging by Prof. Green, was righted the next day. The days following passed without incident, except for the irate farmer who chased us for tramping down his hay and threatened to RB li V51 rx ' 1g ,. E E -rf 5 Q2 H L sf 2 . fs ' 5 as ggi V E fer 25 E1 E list! tit! .1 'Sv have us put under arrest. As they had a real cop with a shield and a club in Fort Edward, we decided that discretion was better than valor 256 R E. NSSELAER POLY TECI-INIC INSTITUTE and forthwith proceeded to run a ing mishap of the whole affair, lhy Professor Healy. fAsk him.j The night of the band concert early and endeavored to listen to mony which the Glens Falls-Fort forth on the evening atmosphere. polygon around his farm. The crown- however, was the loss of the hatchet in Fort Edward we finished our work some of the strains of discordant har- Edward-Sandy Hill band was pouring And the girls! It seemed as if every vision of loveliness within a radius of 20 miles had come to observe those terrible Rensselaer boys, as one elderly chaperon said. But, after looking the bunch over, most of us reconsidered the subject and beat it to the balmy cornhusks of the l-lotel de l-ludson. By the way, two of our members missed the last car and had a ten-mile walk that night. As to when they returned, we can only guess, but the next morning one of the rear windows opening on the fire escape was found open. Among the minor events which successful attempt as a coachman happened duringour stay was Greens for some members of the Fort Edward four hundred. Sibbald and Healy went to church on Sunday, thus upholding the reputation of the section. Fox and Greenalch regularly disappeared every night, but, as they usually returned in time to finish the computations, we asked no questions. Miller was one of the pills and attained the height of glory by closing a polygon with an error of I in 20,000. After several days stay, we finished our work, and after spending the greater part of two days in copying notes, we bade farewell to Fort Edward, and returned to Troy. at at Section Twelve Sandy l-lill, N. Y. l-lave you ever heard tell of the place? I can't say that Section Twelve had very definite ideas of it themselves before Mo'nday, June 21, 19094 but in some manner Prof. Rousseauhad. heard of it, and picked it out as a fitting place for such a promising young bunch as Section Twelve to develop their skill with the level and transit. With four or live other sections we arrived in Sandy Hill about noon on that well-remembered Monday and after duly assuring the hotel proprietor that we might stay with him a few days, if he treated us right, we proceeded to start the survey by getting acquainted with the dining room. Work started about one o'clock Tuesday morning with an observa- tion on Polaris. The village police force didn't take kindly to this part of our program, but after a lengthy explanation in ten syllable words by Bellie Degnon he fthe police forcej admitted that it might be all right, but why couldn't we do it in the day time? The next day saw the start in earnest. We took to field work in great shape and soon became known as the Pillie Section. Our list of pills included Walt. Banker, Bobby Bates, Exalted Ruler, Bellie Degnon, Cliff Loucks, Mike lVlaruri and Chuck Strasmer. Mike was the all-star rodman and he! had so much practice rodding for Bellie and Chuck that by the second day out he thought he could qualify for most any Rodman's Exam. By the third day he changed his mind, as he was unable to qualify on the walk. lVlike's strongest point, however, was his wonderful foresight in laying out stations. He closed in a polygon one day by establishing a new station three feet away from an old one.t -- - V - The hrst day of the survey we fell in with the townls greatest celebrity, Windy Buttons, For two hours Old Windy held sway with his wonderful repertoire of tricks and our interest was much aroused until Windy tried to sell some bent nails at a quarter-per. Then after listening to Deg's theory that anybody could do those tricks if they had time enough, we went back to work with such zest that Chuck, who was running the instrument, didn't take any time for backsights. Banker, on his first day at the level, showed signs of becoming an original, if not a great, engineer. Walt left his eraser behind one day and what else could he do but stop in each office and borrow one from the best looking stenog. in sight. I Other parties were stationed at Fort Edward-an awful place-next TRANSIT , VOL. XLV 257 door to Sandy Hill. One evening we decided to pay them a visit and before we got home we were right glad that we did, as we certainly enjoyed some of their refreshments. ' sp mf Wt? Section Thirteen Our gentle crowd, on account of its reputation for gentlemanly con- duct, good behavior, etc., was induced to go to Sandy Hill in order that the natives of that mild town might derive some benefit from being thrown into close proximity with so intellectual a group of men. Our instruments were accompanied by Capt. Paul A. Volcker, usually desig- nated as Shorty, uTriple-expansion, Double-acting, Four-cycle At- mospheric inflatesgn Daniel C. Coyle, Custodian of Logarithmsgn Germany Jerome, Beer Tankgu Mike Connery, Guardian of the Village Bellesgn Ernest Collamer, Chief Fussergi' uffhlorinen Clark, Assistant Fussen and X Bode Axeman and Free Lunch Grafterf' On our arrival, we immediately selected rooms at a private hotel and then unpacked our instruments and began adjusting them, as the trip on the Hudson Valley Limited was something they had not been manu- factured to withstand. Prof. Putfer was selected as the director of our survey, and on the first afternoon he took us over the wild, unclaimed, area and cautioned us not to neglect locating all public buildings which, in our allotment, consisted of one saloon. The lirstynight the entire section set out to do the town and its natives, while waiting for l:30 a, m., at which time an accurate ob- servation was made upon Polaris at elongation. It was during the weary hours of 'this period that several strange things happened to the em- bryotic surveyors. Bode strayed to Glens Falls and got lost in the rnazes .of Crandell Park. Clark and Collamer temporarily throwing asidethe usual society formalities, made the acquaintance of 'a couple of the village be1lcs,..but .later complained of the extreme distance of the residential district from the ceritre of the town. Connery spent his evening endeavoring to entertain fair Bertha, our waitress, and as he was never afterward seen, except in her company, his success can be easily comprehended. Coyle and Volcker also paid a visit to Glens Falls and sat quietly in the city park listening to the select music of the rural band. Germany was satisfied to stay in Sandy Hill and was busy giving expert advice to the hotel keepers on the subject of Troy's best beer. A E A The second day of our survey saw us all up bright and early, ready to tackle the worst contour in New York State. By means of the captain's careful direction we were able to run a large polygon, and in the evening the logarithm sharks reduced the results and found that the work was correct within the required degree of precision. It was very curious to watch Collamer detect a strawberry patch and then find at least a dozen contour points on a perfectly level piece of ground that bounded this berry-producing area. One day Captain Volcker being somewhat dissatisfied at the hour in which his subordi- nates appeared for work, decided to hasten them by turning all of the watches ahead one hour. This plan worked very well until eleven olclock, standard time ftwelve by all of sectionis watchesj, when like true union men, every one shouldered his instruments and started for home, leaving Volcker one-half mile away, frantically waving a topography rod in his endeavors top correct the time error of the fellows. Collamer clearly showed the effect of Troy's queens by leaving the section one afternoon to pay his regular Wednesday call at her home way, down the,river. We all envied him very much, at the time, but as the night turned out to be very rainy we were later inclined to offer him sympathy, as he had frequently hoped all the week that Wednesday would be fair, so that he might better enjoy the quietness of Beman Park. I Germany also, blinded the fellows by plugging the leveling screws on the transit and then immediately offering to go down to Troy and pur- chase new parts. The proof that he had a deeper motive than to repair the b.roke1L.t1:ansiLis disclosed by the fact that he did not. show up again until thenext day, while itheitrip usually takes about four or live hours. 258 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE As a result of continual hard work our section finished the assigned area on Friday of the lirst week, but then Prof. Puffer gave us a few acres more and that kept us busy until late Saturday afternoon. On Sunday the fellows not being able to find a church in the town, took advantage of an excursion to Lake George and during the entire trip were entertained by Bode and Connery, who were able to connect the points of interest along the lake with acts of Roman generals and characters of English fiction, Our second Monday was a day of strenuous calculations and rapid copying of notes. The books were carefully examined and then one week from the date of arrival we all boarded the Hudson Valley express and departed. , Section Fourteen On June Zlst. Section Fourteen landed in Sandy Hill with the in- tention of making some sort of a survey. This bunch consisted of Doc Manning, Cyanide Hunt, Fat Herrington, Brick-Top Jones, The Doper, Capt. Tub Henryiand last, but not least, B. Sullivan, the Section Mascot. This, section was chiefly noted for its ability to do work and every move that was made counted. Jones always had an argument as to how to do anything, and would say, l..et's dope this out, and when a freight train was sidetracked in front of the instrument, he wanted to run random lines. He is excused, as he meant well. Fat made frequent trips to Glens Falls and would not return until the small hours of the morning, but what his business was there has never been as- certained. He and Manning were often found at a Wop's soda fountain as there was almost always an attractive girl behind the counter. Doc was al- ways in for the fun and would occasionally offer to help with the com- putations if he was sure they were done. Sullivan was the shining star of the section as he never could be found in the day time. When the rest of the section began work at 6.45 he would show up about l0.30 with the story that he had to shave, and be- ing very tired after his walk would rest the greater part of the day under shade trees. He was appointed water boy which he attended to faith- fully and therefore atoned for his lost time. Cyanide was very quiet and worked hard, but it was easily seen, that his mind was elsewhere which was proven by his trips back to Troy- Even Tub was very frivolous on that trip. He made several noe- turnal visits to some obsolete corner of the city and no one ever knewa why, as he remained silent when the subject was breached. At last, the Proffs, being satisfied that we had covered enough territory, allowed us to make our departure from Sandy Hill. Many good timess were crowded into that one week, and as the years pass by Section XIV' will still hold fond memories of -their Junior Survey. P' TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 259 Section Sixteen Kilmer, Oclcer, Toole, Xvalsh, Sullivan and lVlosher. This hunch of engineers landed in Sandy l-lill Monday morning and through the kindness of Prof. Calder found time to loolc the town over before com- mencing worli. At two in the afternoon he conducted us around the course of our survey. We immediately decided that this course included too much area and cut it down to suit ourselves. That evening Kilmer and Sullivan, who were the ladies' men of the section went to Glens Falls, and after wandering around the streets for a short time in some manner or other became acquainted with two yearlings. From all accounts they spent a pleasant evening and re- turned just in time to observe Polaris through the instrument which 'some one was using as a hat rack. The next day we started worlc in earnest and the first polygon closed within 23 degrees, but this was found to be an error in one of the back azimuths. Everything went along nicely until one day while running a line across the premises of one of the settlers on the outskirts of the town. Part of the family became displeased with the liberties which we had taken and loaded a shot gun with sand and tired at us. After we had ex- plained what we were doing they treated us more kindly, The evenings were spent in balancing the polygons and attending the band concerts which was the only sport that the place afforded. After ten days, of hard labor fof avoiding the Profsj we departed with many pleasant memories of our survey in Sandy Hill. Sli NP atv me Section Seventeen Just as soon as the dust which we kicked up on our.arrival in Sandy Hill had settled, the kettle-drum sounded assembly and' the following men answered the roll-call of Section l7: Dud Hunt falias W. DTD. ...... ...... C non,-Resident Engineer ul-lig fregistered as L, B. I-ligbeenj ...................... .. ..........................l7irstSleuth,Finderofl..ostStations Type fsometimes called Teiper,' fand other names which We cannot printj .................... Chief Gun Bearer and Bellialcer Dannyl' falias lVlr. Pelletieruj . .Chief Spieler, Sandy Hill Suffragettes Ujoyesn fmaiclen narne Watson , ...... Errand Boyg Polygon Fudger Lynch fanswers to the name l:ranlc D ........ Collector of Butterflies lVlaruri fnom de plume 'Trostuj .......,.... Flourisher of Trumpets Then the dinner bell was heard to ring in our headquarters and we made a grand rush for the dining-room with expectant hearts and visions of tables laden with good things to eat-cnly to find that it was all a snare and a delusion. fWere there more things to eat the next day? No, gentle readerj ln the afternoon we inspected the instruments and found them all in Y X 260 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE good condition except the transit, which was speedily adjusted by the one- peg method. It took us but a short while in the evening to establish a reputationg then we got a bead on Polaris' elongation and established the meridian. The next morning bright and early Our Captain de- termined the azimuth of the initial line of the survey and then pro- ceeded to run out that famous, four-sided polygon l. The polygon was run several times in order that Dud might become familiar with the transit and finally made to close within fudge-able limits by subtracting l0O degrees from the azimuth of' the closing side. Danny manipulated the transit the next day' and joyes the next, Dud assuming the responsibilities of rodmang but the results of these two days' work were unsatisfactory because all readings had been taken on an inclined rod. This angle of inclination was ,found to be nearly constant however, and Dudis personal equation soon determined it. Type was discovered to be very erratic in reading vertical angles: Lynch recorded East-West corners with a clear conscience and a 7 H pencil, and I-Iig measured distances between stations by riding over the line on'Prof'. Calder's bilce with a rag tied on the front wheel. Thus, after being in the field a week, we knew the corrections to apply to each man's worlc and after that our results checked within the allowed limits of error: l in 30. That our captain had forbidden the use of alcoholic inebriants was everywhere evidenced by the excellent conduct of the section members, individually and tout ensemble. All the ladies spoke of it. V - Six-thirty, every evening, foundus donning our gaudy raiment, for' there was fussing to be done by the amorously inclined members of our corps, and W. C. T, U. meetings and band concerts in Glens Falls to be- attended by the purer ones. Thus the balmy days and blissful evenings passed'-quickly, and the last day was soon upon us, bringing with it the last night, that dark and' stormy night which marked the turning point in the careers of the seven brave Knights of the Wash-Basin, and witnessed the retreat of Anno- Domini and the fall of Castle Cunningham. Verbum sat sapientif' And the next day a little boy in Troy told his mother that he 'fseen at bunch of them R. P. I.'s gettin' off the Sandy Hill car yellin', Rabi Scollegel Section l7l ' TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 261 Svhnp Hfnrk T was a merry crowd that first appeared early one bright June morning in the summer of 1908, at the old Chemical Lab. on Eighth street. The building had been extensively remodeled and HD' 1 equipped as a machine shop, wherein the students of the Departments of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering were to receive somepractical experience and instruction in modern shop methods. In a short time the forty some odd' fellows had been placed at their respective benches in the different departments. All went well until about noon, when those who had been assigned to the machine shop began to complain of blisters on their hands, due to the chipping and filing of a cast iron slide block. Ch, a fine job that was, as any fellow who has had instruction in the Tute,' shops will tell you. It was the first real dayis work that many had ever experienced, and as a re- sult there were many burned hands and bruised fingers when theishop closed that night. Nineteen Eleven was the first class to work in the shops, and from the Way they set out and finished up their four weeks' course therein, was sufficient by itself to establish for them an enviable record. The last night of the course a banquet was held at the Rensselaer Inn, at which our instructors and all the fellows were present, and the good time we had will always be re- membered when we look back and think of our days in the shop. ' - I - It wasthe following summer's work, however, that will bring the most pleasant memories to the minds of those who remained to take itl A , Owing to the experience of the year previous, the work as- signed to us seemed comparatively easy, and as is always the case when a crowd of young fellows get together, there was bound to be some fun. Our instructors seemed to enjoy the foolish pranks we played upon each other as much as did we ourselves, especially Prof. Cockburn, who is not yet so old as to forget that he too was once a boy. It was--a--every--pleasant sensation indeed, while working at a lathe, to feel something cold trickling down your trouser leg, the result of a piece of ice from the water-cooler being placed in your pocket unknown to you. Or when working at the emery wheel to have someone raise the water trough, there- by drenching the operator in a deluge of dirty, oily water. Regular battles often ensued between the sections in the foun- dry and machine shops, the weapons used being generally soaked waste, a piece of sticky fire clay, a bucket of water, l9lI CLASS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 263 the fire hose or perhaps all. Strange as it may seem, but dur- ing such disturbances the Professors were always a minus -quantity until peace and quiet had been restored. Off in a far corner of the shop some one would start Now when I die or I wish I lived in that happy landn and in a moment every man present would join in at the top of his lungs, only to cease and run to the window at a cry of fair maiden in sight from a certain red-haired personage whose eye for the fair sex never allowed one to pass the shop unperceived. Several societies had their founding in the shop, among them being the Agnes Clubf, The Beer Club, The Ball and Cannon, The Saw Horse Cadets Cof which Owen was ffm elected captainD and the Canoe Club, whose Hmoonlightsn on the river were a huge success. E At noon and night the wash room was converted into a shower bath and plunge as the result of several water fights which occurred at those times each day. Van Wyck,,' with his little rubber hose was invariably the cause of all the dis- turbance, and as a result nearly every one would go home wet to the skin. To tell all that occurred in the shop would take too long a timeg aye has taken too long already, but we will say in closing that it will be many a long, long day before a class will work there, who were as successful or had such good times as did the class of 1911. fr' 7 f xg ef!! 'f f 0 5 airway ag 1' 5 If Xfj wx W' Maw I ' f imlsilffifdff WWF wwf fi 'Q f ,.,,--1 5:4 1 :,..fa,7sf-57?fi' 'param-- , rw? -WM iff - I 4 5512 tfifwe yMf ' Qrf w - fzgs fblf -5, .-i -:W ,t 5-'ff , 415' nz' : sas, 1 ,,' .fwwz14 a pzvaf' ' may eh- '5v'. '4 wr f ' ' 'ff -e-Ng, igi.3.'C wg' ' ' fir, 55.-'-ng 1.1-Q, 'g,,.1ff -,:+1'-?5:ss :,.:y.-L41 1: ,e f ,fs 'fw2w,t4,,r 'r- ' . K Ka 'xpxizff-1-. '1 tzafsfsi OFS. PR OUR PALMER C. RICKETTS DWINELL FRENCH THOMPSON CHARLES WINTHROP CROCKETT H. DE B. PARSONS WILLIAM LISPENARD ROBB ARTHUR DE. PIERPONT JOHN M. CLARKE EDWARD R. CAREY A EDVVARD FENEMORE CHILLMAN JOHN C-. MURDOCH .. WILLIAM PITT MASON WILLIAM W. RQUSSEAU THOMAS R. LAWSON CHARLES HENRY ANDROS GORDON SAXTON THOMPSON ARTHUR MAURICE GREENE ' ELWYN M. CLARK MATTHEW A. HUNTER AZARIAH T. LINCOLN AMEDEE S-IMONIN LEROY W. CLARK JAMES MCC-'IFF ERT DAVID H. NEWLAND FREDERICK W. SCHWARTZ RUDOLPH F. TESSIER HOWARD G. MILLINGTON JOHN WEBSTER CALDER I, ENRIQUE TOUCEDA . ALLAN DE WITT COLVIN EARLE B. FOX W TRANSIT, VUL. XLV Words 590' Name' ULD IQENSSQELAER Edmundfales I-311 . F ' 1 , E2 4 J 3 J J J gi if lr I Here Boys Here Boys Uwe :chem cz cheer Boys 1 . P 'ZA i V i 5. F lg V AF ' ' A ff . .I 24 J P J 4 if 4 5 J L et ifhem know U31-f P. I? I is here RQV5 :im f V rg a mf 5 4: wr 15 1 ' ' 'F 'P , ' E24 J J I J 'E 1 'I I! .P -Vx Mi it R277 fiah lWeffg' Jfioysd We!! Bzys Give em a , I. 12 i V E C V P' ? 1 I I I0 r- 1f'i N ' 'HQ' . Ji 3 yeffit Eoysv Let 7 them -1- hear Reis- hge- fa J 5? P 'ff I O - 1 L15 1 4. ! E lv Af V L I E , E +- -Q 1 RENSSELAER tPOLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE OLD RENSSELAER AdgP+ed To The music of the old Welsh Air' AR HYD Y N05 Andante. If- 7 X +533 i1f' i Piano. 5551755 - . ' gag-. 5 T , -! , mf I . J? -5 aww 1 s Q .B .L 141 J. .sm in -A 1. Thou hast bent us forth to 13 - bor, Old Rena - se - laer. 2. When thy sons are met to-geth-er' From far and near, 3. When they write our na. - tion ,s sto- ry Splen- did and clear, !-. Y A. , i E . 5, ew. T t I I ' x,+fT+ H iw TRANSIT, VOL. XLV Uh? - . 'i I I X li fi Y gl IG? d' J J I J- J5 J J I i. ,E a I 5- X H We have wrought to win thy fav - or Year af - ter' year, Soarred with ser-vice, worn. with weath -er, Old Rene - se - laer, Sure - ly great shall be thy' glo- ry, Old Rene - se - laer. ! I I I i a I ' I ,-XXI I J. 64. i K 3 if UL. gl Y 5 f I Z F I J - . I n nm IXJJ I I J 1 ' I EJ I Q yi Q5 -g X I f P P ' . I I 5 I I I V I I I' l I' 5 -I J Steel to weld and , stone to Shiv - SP: Sink the mine ,Sid Proud they lay their deeds be - fore thee, DOW so to In their works thy S0115 en ' shrined t'hee.vMi5h ' y I J I I I . I J' J I I 4- -J- - , ,F I ' ' B- is 1 Q I J J J if J J XJ 'JU 'JU' RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE A atempo I . 5 I Pall. I I XI I I f'5fJlf-p.5JJel-I-PIII span the riv - ar, For thine hon - or toil- ing ev - 1ove they bore thee, 'Strong - er' grown as years pass o'er' thee leave be - hind thee. Moth - er land, let these re- mind thee ,I T . x: I E I I I ' -I 1 I d 1 V' xx J 1 S 1 I dimin. e fall. I 19 11- f67I1710 ' ffxl 'I 'I I ' I J u d I Q Q I e its it 3 f' fuzz. affffwv X-2 V ' T I TT- x I - 5 .Ji I Q' e Old Rena - - laer. Old Rene - - laer. - Old RBHS - - laer. I I I I Z7 . K5 ' ,. T5 I I . e :I P. I I , I 5' I 5- . . 55 v- I f LGU. Il, fempo P esp?-. I I . ee fm. I IFE I1N ff-X gi J 1 I I i I I A I P' e f g I I I d I I I I I TRANSIT, VOL. XLV I-Iere's to R. P. I. I'Iere's to R. P. I'Iere's to R. P. I. drink herdown, I. drink her down, I-Iere's to R. P. I. may her glory neverldie, Drink her down, Balm of Gilead, balm of drink her down, drink her down, down, down. Gilead, Balm of Gilead. way down on the Bingo Farm. We won't go there any more, we worft go there any more, We won't go there any more, way down on the Bingo Farm. B-I-N-G-O go B-I-N-G-O go, B-I-N-G-O go, Way down on the Bingo Farm, - B-I-N-G-O. Poor Freshie Ah! Me! My poor Freshie. Ah! IVIe'!, My poor Freshie. What will thy mother say to thee When thou goes! home with N. S. E. Thy mother Thy mother My darling That you've Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! With a tiger she will say to thee, she will say to thee, boy, I greatly fear, been drinking Lager Beer. Rah! Rah Rensselaer Rah! Rah Rensselaer Rah! Rah Rensselaer Rensselaer. fcheersj Vive La Rensselaer Let every good fellow now Hll up his glass, Vive la Rensselaer, And drink to the health of our glorious class, Vive la Rensselaer. CHORUS: Vive la, vive la, vive l'amour, Vive la, viveqla, vive .l'amour, Vive l'amour, vive l'amour, Vive la Rensselaer. Let every married man drink to his wife, V Vive la Rensselaer, The joy of his bosom and plague of hisilife, Vive Ia Rensselaer. CHORUS :. ' Since all with good humor I've toasted so free Vive la Rensselaer, I hope it will .please you to drink now with me Vive la Rensselaer. CHORUS: Rensselaer I-Iere's to old R. P. I., Her fame may never dieg I-Iere's to old Rensselaer, She stands to-day without a peer ' I-Iere's to those olden days, T Heres to those golden days, I Iere's to the friends we've made At dear old R. P. I. RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE. Alma Mater Hurrah! Hurrah! our Alma Mater dearg Hurrah! Hurrah! our R. P. l. we cheer. She stands upon a Hillside, She stands without a peer, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rensselaer. Cherry and White Hit their line ancl smash right thru, And crash right thru, And smash right thru. We will win 'fore the game is is thru, No score for you, .Looks had for you. Rensselaer colors win to-day, They're on their way, To win to-clay. We will fight with our might, For old cherry and white, And old Rensselaer. A Son of Old R. P. I. AIR- A Son of a Cambolicrf' Upon a hillside in a town, There stands a college old- A college famed in history, From hosts of stories told, To teach the young idea to shoot, lt's worth its weight in gold, It gathers from lands far and near lts children to the fold. CHOIRUSI Come join my humble ditty, From Troy town l steer, Like every honest fellow, l drink my lager lneer. Like every honest fellow, l never will go dry, l'm a student from the institute, A son of old R, P. l. A son, a son, a son, a son, A son of olzl R. P. I. Like every honest fellow, l drink my whiskey clear, ' l'm a moral wreck from the Polytech And a hell of an engineer. We students cf the R. P. l. Are of a jolly kind, And though we study hard at times To cultivate the mind, You'll always find us in for fun We're never left laehinclg A happier crowd of fellows o'er This earth you'll never hncl. The maidens sweet all smile on us, As boys we pass them lsyg The cops along the street all nod And wink the other eye. The people turn to look at us And say: Oh me! Oh myl There go those wicked college hoys From that had R. P. l. I TRANSIT, VOL. XLV Dedicated 1 The faculty at R. P. I. Are yea, a noble band: For brains and intellectual worth They're noted through the land. The students honor all of them- We trust them heart and hand- They credit dear old Rensselaer, Our Alma Mater Grand Come, then, and let us all unite, Lift all your glasses high, And clrinlc a toast to her we love, Whose glories never die. Then bring the Cherry and the Whitell And wave it to the cry- The old Rah! Rah! Rah! Rensselaer, Three cheers for R. P. I. o the Class of '37 on its 20111 graduation anniversary. Old R. P. 1. BY PROE. D. F. THOMPSON AIR- Auld Lang Sync. Should old acquaintance be forgot, And the days of R. P. I.? When we as boys were at the Tute , In the days so long gone by. CHORUS: Old R. P. I., Old R. P. I., Old R. P. I., we sing, Old R, P. I., Old R. P. I., We'll make the welkin ring. Come gather round the festive board, Ye sons of Rensselaer, And drink her health with a right good will A Mlqutel' without favor or fear. We may forget our Calculus, And Analytics too, But ne'er shall we forget, forsooth, Old friendships tried and true. Those jolly days, those happy days, Those days of all our life, When we were at the Institute, With all its toil and strife. And now before we part to-night, With oneaccord let's shout, Three cheers for Mrs. Russell Sage, She knows what she's about. -D. F Qfi ' GIMLETS TRPLNSIT, VOL. XLV 275 DRAMATIC CLUB N. B. The Institute having undertaken to buck the The- atrical Syndicate announces the following stars: Marcelle . . jack lnskip just a Wife . . . Hebert The Revellers . . . Ganson and Bartlett Why Girls leave home . . . Orton Rip Van Winkle .,.' . Nordell The Gentleman from Mississippi . . UBunny Young The Devil . . . . Eichley Nearly a Hero . - Alexander The Nigger Duff, Hllrlf ,-. f-. . The Man Who Owns Broadway . . . Toole The Midnight Sons ...i The Wall Bros. . . . Messer '. . Stringfellow . Babcock The Fair Co-Ed. Miss lnnocence The Watcher . Olcl Dutch . The Inferior Sex . . Partenfelcler . , . , .... helps The Spenclers , Q , lllingworth, Kneass and Drake ' Faded Stars The Belle of the Boulevard . . Renshaw The Lily . . . . Strang 274 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE BALL AND CHAIN CLUB Motto: Make little ones out of big ones. I-lead Chainmann . . . Hunt Heavy Villaini' . . . l-lazlehurst Adventuressn . . . Converse Second Story Man . John Jones, l-lead Villainu ...... Teiper ALUMNI MEMBERS Bornefelcler, '09 Fuller, '09 Rogers, '09 SOMETIIVIE MEMBERS Kennedy, 'l l Bartlett, 'l It Creighton, 'IZ TRANSIT, VOL. XLV MACHINE SHOP HOP CLUB Place-Coal bin in forge shop. Purpose-To promote the social side of shop work cluring shop hours. ACTIVE MEMBERS fLiahle for clues, lines ancl collections when it becomes necessary to irrigate Recl,' Seymour Quik Owen Sin Swain Doc Van Wyck I-IONORARY MEMBERS IChief Scouts while Club liquiclatesj HGeorge,' Charlie CLUB RULE Meetings-Whenever the members have the price or can borrow same. 276 RENSSELAER 'POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE GIMLET CLUB Big Bit . . John G. Murdock fBore Brother, Borej Main Borer ..... Carl Wachter FRATRES en FACULTATEMX E. R. Cary C. W. Crockett l... F. Moody A. T. Lincoln ACTIVE MEMBERS 'Gush Cohen S. F. Stringfellow Wap Cuallico Butts Waters Manager Fisher Frosh Gurney Kiken Schedler Assistant Adey Count Stanberry 35Remainder of Society left out on account of space. Stud Agency Menar Lizzie Crandall T-e-cl Reynolds But Chapman B. S. Seibert fChief Engrj as sa as Prof. Sheldon ' 'Pendulum' ' Pendelton Texas Small Miss Messer TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 277 5' 1. X N ,-'IQ-'ff' X. - , ',,2'Q'e-' N - Q i ll-1 ' 'f Y-.I - V . fairly, '. n , W F r X: ' ' In X, -44 lllximilljil Wfgwff 1 '71--,Q i- l1il'll3i'l f l MQW V. 1: iz.: t Q A It 1. Z! Il ,. ., 17404 -- -, f X llt '-il 1 Mig .I 'lgtjlil I 4. tlllljif '4 W0 ,QV all ff1n'5l l .l, ,wtf ' l ' ,,, ,' -5.2 Cx X 1 ' lla x ?..H,:.: 1 , l ' A .E l ' m5Jhx . . . .I txt, 1 +9 . ll - I EGO CLUB I am it Founclecl for the benefit of those who clo not know WHO WE ARE. - Chief Bugn . Seibert I knew it all the time - Illingworth Diplomatn . . Hebert Fleet Foot . - - Sdledlef Eighth Wonder,' l-lazlehurst 'SBone Heacln . - V011 del' Muehlen Watch Me . . lnskip Augustus Maxmillian - Ferdinand Cohn The Boy Wonder,' . S. Kneass 'LlVlouth . . - - Grave 7 I ! . . . Teiper Why girls leave homeu - Weaver 278 RENSSELAER PGLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE Faculty Members. Molly . Jones Evelyn Nesbitn . Green OUR DEAR ONES Dolly Dimpleu Messer Fluffy . Inskip Daisy . Converse Tessie . Wilkinson Nell Brinkley . Sproat Miss Hebert 'Babyn . . Moore Queenie . . . Pfolil Georgiana' . Argus Lizzie . . Crandall Sister Kraft TRANSIT, VOL. XLV WANTED Inskip--A Mirror. Gabriels-A pass slip in Metallurgy. Griggs-A safety valve. Hebert-A guide to New York City. Orton-A new umbrella. Illingworth-A sack of tobacco. Dike-Another third rail. Seibert-A muzzle. Degnon-A dumb man to talk to Sullivan-A coffin. Cannon-A perambulator. Fenton-A pair of bellows. P. C.:Never had. Robb:N ever did. Greene:Never was. Hunter:Not that kind. Mason:Non-union. Cary:His own weight. Moody:At times. Fox:Cunning. Puffer:Regular freight engine. Wachter:Should be fwachterj. 280 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC xINSTITUTE ...3oke Prof. Phelps fin surveyingl-I-low do they locate the dif- ferent points of a survey. A Thorpe-They have trees around as Witnesses v v + v +44 +44 +44 +44 A QUERY. If Edwards should Robb Jones of his Greene Hunter, how would everybody feel? Moody. , + v v v +44 +44 +44 +44 In Botany We learn that a tree is a structure. In me- chanics We get a Hunk for saying so. What can a fellow do? Prof. C.: If you use an odometer when driving how would you find the distance you covered when on horseback? Smith: Use a horse-ometer. +14 +14 First Student: Why are you so solemn this morning? SecondVStudent: I dreamt last night that I was Sirius fseriousl the Dog Star. +14 +14 +14 +14 Dr. Lincoln: As I understand you, all compounds con- taining an O. l-l. group are liquids. Then what is K. 0. HQ Chinery: A liquid put up in sticks. N MK MH 'I ' fi' 3 K M 7 A gg fl un: .pe f f M :EMM K fo X fl ,V iw 1 ll! 1 jj ff! X 1 J ,L f X I Eg? 'WJ .1KlM I I v Uh ,,4f1 If- -6 H I Ala f A v N 56?-4 .Mfg 44,ZfWL, EF' , w ' llll 2 ml ' . I: If A MN I lf' Q IL1 gr f l 'T ,far-sir: . t 5 ff , I X, '-,.l,t V,,'.-5.51fH11!:i5i,g1'2tfm'E.','X, rw I 3 1 K K 'G ,je P f f N up 'ttdwffntadt 'U ' ln AT F., ,MH :sg Sf S9591 - nfl fIf'1f . We f 1 L!! ' m f .ff f -' L-H1 1 N1 ll 'Jizi Ni . .4 I 'I ,Q ,I I - . JV, WNW , ., -'N . w t t f- ,wwf Hr... , . - if F21 , z 'Yi , 1 ., Nh, hm L A 1 , T ' '1'- -mum . ,f -4- ,w.w1'2f '., Lili'-:LEEQ f iffy, . -40 4512. V . 1' 0? A. xt. . f' - 'FCI A 542 5 X i n We L A R o 0 f 'WWQHESW t N fl, K.-I ,,y,fs,?. : x. R 1-51 ' ' , itttJW'1itt5ek2g 'Tj 2 ftxtf w li' lm f - I' Q - n .FttQ'2f ft , La i nf , f 11 to W f' 1 E. QS. we if -tm-. , 'y 'mx 1 X X T ft , t, :Q - 7 4 , . Ip fm ?-, M4 FROM A P5YcHo:.oeuoAL. X V- 5TANDPo1NT, BROTHER' M, ,L L Z' X HV ' w...' O -1 ff' tw ul '-4 .f .ga ML , . A' 69 I Nfl ' -Im ff f fz f fgQfVff 4fg A fa: A q f ' - eg fji-1 1 X 1 ,1 r Q Y- Q fi - hw : : f G3 Q M fa, K 3 , 1 1 - , Q 'GL , Q1 on lm , D 1 ' ---' , ,, . ,- - - X 'A am on 'ft tt My A W tw ,L - as -W ee 51 2 : Li, vwkj. H,-'ig' .X ff, X,'X,!-lrffwg, X Robb, R, E.g Murdoch, R. T.g OUR FACULTS' FOOTBALL TEAM From left to right R I-I.g Crockett, F. BJ Greene, L. I-1.3 Lawson, R. C-.5 Chillman, Centerg Cary, B.: Mason, . Ricketts, L. G., fCapt.jg Pierpont, L. TJ Thomson, L.. E. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 2 A, M ' X . S had mv 6 ' , , 1 ff ' Z afzw. sn.: vp . 1 zwv -M, fx .Q Q 'Lf-'Ai i1M1l'.I.,fg,' ,:. ' 'ug Iw,,,. xx M , vz- -f' ':- Www - X QF . N -I -: ww A X Q - Q: l vi ' .1:,, A22 - 1 , , 4 Ce ,..1 ,, E 5' ,,,,,,.a ' ' Y 1-,Y 2 l I 1' Q ' I 9 A F ' 0 ' fm'-'ff ' if .ggl Q a 0 . Sli H7 ' '2' 3 I 6 . 1 c...n,43'nu.,4. ., 3 .xMa.,g I' ' , 1: f lv . ' 1,5-pm 3 nh- if aff l f 2.1-1., . 5, 4 . me-1 'X 4'J n n,.z..f h':...b.. rv W . J 1 I If , 'rm X Usa 1rrn f mmr11fv1f 2 ' MN X1 - fi XXX . XX X XXI' f XXX XX w X X Pfvfasaor 07115021001 Alfdwic: A727 , 'Where afeyazfgofny 177 X MW? keg? 75 f?eff.s5e!aef172f7, fffffdjkj fy safd I XXI? E' 1-:Jr EJ. 'AWS 284 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC IN-STITUTE 0 0 GEMS FROM POETS. I-Ier eyes, they are wonderful: her teeth are very Whiteg She would be very beautiful if her feet weren't such a sight. We K+ vxa- +14- A miss IS as good as a mile, A kiss is as good as a smile, But four painted kings And a deuce are the things, That yanks the other man's pile. ,gf 4. g. 4. Sing a song of Rankine, a volume full of strains, All the Juniors suffering with pure Tangential pains. , When the book they opened their heads began to swim All their hopes of passing are getting pretty slim. Tommy was with the Juniors holding forth on stress, Everything they used to know becoming less and less. Ricketts sitting at his desk thinking of the fun, 6F56 . . TI-IE SONG OF SUSPENSE. Sing a song of students, Up at R. P. I. Five poor lonely M. Efs Left to qualify, But when the course is over, And theses start to ring I-Iow many frightened M. Efs Will stand before the King? +2 axe +2 vi TI-IE BORE.. Some men are born bores, some become bores, some have bores thrust upon them. We have seen in this Classic city, And people say ,tis such a pityg Men in the streets, in the houses and parks, Wlro stamp all things with I trade marks. When all the Junior class is stuck in Rankine, every one. The Egotistical Bore is Adey, TRANSIT, VOL. XLV 285 We find again by our observations, Those addicted to Math. calculationsg They number the hairs on the back of a cat, Tell the day Noah landed on Mt. Arafat, The Statistical Bore is Seibert. And here in our College great Many are found with naught in their pateg Those who, to you many results would bring, Yet tell the next fellow the very same thing. The Confidential Bore is Chitty. A great many students bores do prove By allowing their tongues forever to move, They talk to the living or talk to the dead, No matter to whom if they hear what is said. The Loquacious Bore is Degnon. Of the numerous bores abroad in the land, Deliver us pray, from an inquisitive mang To blow up a shad net is a more difficult task, Than to answer the questions which the bore can ask. The Inquisitive Bore is lVIcCurcly. -V4 if V+ if I There is a Prof. upon the hill, who seems to fill the bill, I Ie's not an empty-headed dope, nor yet is he a pill He knows his subject thoroughly by method, form and rule, And'yet he doesn't stoop to call the student a d4n fool. II This Prof., he always wears a smile, and always has a joke, And doesn't let his anger rise, when fun at him you poke. I-Iis pleasantries are always new, and always apropos, And when he wants a certain thing, he out and tells you so. III In explanations, too, our Prof. is always at his best. In serious vein he makes things clear nor is there any jest. I-Ie takes things out of common life and makes them all of use, And if the student canit perceive, there's really no excuse. IV When questions hard are put to Prof. he never turns them downg Nor kills them with a uwolhsh growl, nor stabs them with a frown- I-Ie plainly answers what you askg nor tells you more nor less, No use to try and jolly him, and that we all confess. V In marking he is fair and square and reasonable in truth, No bullet-headed turning down, nor passing up, forsooth. I-Ie gives each man what he deserves, and never changes aught, A four will always stay a four, a naught remain a naught. VI We're sorry Prof., that you engaged to stay but half a year, We wish you'd stay the whole year round, we always like you near. Efen English lost its terrors all when you came here to guide. We give you now a dozen cheers, and many more beside. 286 RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE The erring crayon staggered on the boardg The uneasy student then his Gods imploredg For that knowledge in Resistance stored. And now his Prof's esteem has greatly shrunk, sureg Your work, young man, betrays you must be drunk sure I note that all your Flexures changed to Flunk suref' -K+ +14 +14 +2 SMALL CHANGE. The silvery moon makes lovers spoon, A-gleaming o'er the waters. We know she is a silvery moon: She's made of halves and quarters. TI-IE FOURTH DIMENSION BOY He doesn't indulge in marbles, I-Ie will not play with toysg No nursery rhymes he warbles, I'Ie's not like other boys. All day he buries his scholarly face In a deep, thick tome on Euclidian space. I-Ie cares not for popcorn and candy, This lad with the many celled brain, I-le revels in mathematics and he Finds its obscurity plain. Professors all chuckle, such is the glee o'er Iem, Wheii watching him solve their problems by theorem I-le looks like a child at a distance, At closer range there's a doubt, I-lis forehead bulges and glistens, I-Iis lips have a wiseacre's poutg For he is applying his whole attention To absorbing the charm of the fourth dimension. We question he knows what fun's like, This youngster who knows so much, Oh, better that boys be dunce like, Than struggle in learning's clutch. Rejoice that the youth who boasts a conception Of hyper geometryis such an exception. TRANSIT, VOL. XLV F list of Glontributors Q, W. JOSEPHINE WITHAM 1.5. I-I. N, R. C. L. 1910 1 1 T R. TREAT E. KENESTON T 1911 L. MCCURDY W. J. EISSELL C. P. BALL R. N. GREENE Y. LEONARD ADOLPI-I HINRICKS W. P. BACKES E. D. SEYMOUR W. D. BEARDSLEY ' 1912 ' D. SMITH P. E. PENDLETON F. A. FLEISCI-IMAN . 1913 VIVIAN G. W. PITTBLADDO G. V. B. CATUNA RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE 3n fllbemoriam Jabez P. Bloss, '46 Alexander M. Leslie, '46 James A. Penheld, '46 S. Edward Warren, '51 Wm. H. Doughty, '58 Wm. Metcalf, '58 Frederick l... Rice, '58 Luiz de R. Dias, '60 Clifford Buxton, '65 Ernesto L. Luaces, '67 Leffert I... Buck, '68 I-larry D. Pattison, '74 Edw. A. Burdett, '76 Daniel W. Church, '77 John H. Emigh, '79 ,Imes H. Covode, '82 Henry C. Humphrey, '87 Liberty G. Montony, '90 Albertjl Rynning, '05 A .B. Doolittle, '06 Wm. B. Van Rensselaer, Trustee Died Aug. 26 Died Oct. Died Feb. I4 Died July 8 Died April Died Dec. 5 Died April Died July I I Died Jan. IZ Died Sept. I5 Died July I 7 Died July Z7 Died Nov. 29 Died Dec. 9 Died Jan. Died Sept. Died Dec. 7 Died Oct. 20 Died July 2 Died June I8 Died Sept. 25 - , ni-1-T , I I ilglilkylll A -g a Qg i fif- , fl ,, kk- . 'Q' ' 5 ' :Lg-gl, iff? . ii 1,73-,f.4,o:j4,fi'. .-Nl' ' S 6 W! ll ,fem UR A VERTUSERS GLM I Aird-Don Co..... .. Allen's Bookstore .............. .. Albany Hardware and ron Co.. .. .. I Albany Steam Trap Co ...... A. P. W. Paper Co. ..... .. Alexander, C. B. ..,. . Bailey ............., Berger Sc Sons, C.L. .... . Beverwyclc Brewing Co .... Boice ............... Brooks Brothers . . . Boughton 31 Co. Brunnelle, E. H. .... . Closson, Everett F. . . . . Cumberland Hotel ..., Commercial Union Telephone . Crandell, Knight 81 Reichard .. Caldwell Sz Morse .......... Corliss-Coon . .,......... . Copeland, VV. l. Cluett or Sons ................. . . Cotrell and Leonard .............. .. Du Pont de Nemours Powder Co.. . . . . Davidson's Bookstore Elliot Co., Charles l-l.. . . . Eimer 81 Amend ........ Electric City Engr. Co. .. Essex Lunch .......,. Fitzpatrick, Wm. .. . .. Frank, Paul .......... Curley, W. 81 L. E.. .. Gardner, Stone 81 Co... Gross, XV. 51 M. ..... , 1lnbeg to Etbvertisers Green SZ Son, Crawford .... . . Garvin Machine Co. ....... .. Hunt, Robert W. Co. . . . . . Hanna Mfg. Co. .... . Hurley, Thomas ....... . . l-loplcins, Stephen A. . . . . . l-lulett's Cigar Store .... .. Horsman Co., E. I. ..... .. l-lippoclrome, The ......... . . Knowlson 81 Co., A. M. .... .. Lawlor 81 l-laase ........ . . Lynch Bros. .......... .. Lussier, Raymond ..... .. Lucas, Confectionery Lynam, Dr. .......... . Luflcin Rule Co. .... . Lisle, Edw. H., Inc. Meneely Bell Co .... lVlanning, M. F. .....,.. .. Miller, E.. l-l. ..........,,.. .. McLeod's Tonsorial Parlors .. .. lVlacArthur Sz McBride ........ .. Mansion l-louse ......,.......... . . Morse Twist Drill 81 Machine C o. . . . . Manny 51 Bros., John L. ........ .. lVlcGrane .............. . , Mooreis Livery ........ Macls Smoke Sho p ..... . . O'Neil, James ....... Pierson, S. C, .... . Proctor's . .... . Paclcardis .... Peterson Sz Packer Coal Co... Quaclcenbush Sz Co. .......,. . Quillinan, M. A. .......... . Rensselaer Polytechnic lnstitute Rall Joint Co. ............ . . . Ruscher Company ....... Rensselaer Inn Barber Shop. .. Rensselaer, The ......... Roebling's Sons Co., A. Savard Bros. ........... . Shaw, Mary C. . . . . .. Stoll Brewing Co. ..... . Spenard, Charles A. Sim, Peirsons St Co.. . .. Schlosser, Henry ..... . Ten Eyck, The .......... Troy Quick Shoe Repairing Co Troy Academy .......... Troy Laundry ....... . . Thomas, W. A. ........ H i Union National Bank ..... United Shirt 81 Collar Co.. . . Van Arnam ......... . . . Vaughan, ....... ... Whelan Sr Co., C. A... .. Windsor Hotel ........ Whitney, Dr. L. R. .... . Wells Sz Coverly ........ Warren Sl Co., M.. . .. Vvotkyns, Tom S. .... . Wright Sz Ditson .... Young, Josiah . .. Rensse aer Polytechnic Institute TROY,N.Y. The Oldest Engineering School in America. Founded in 1824. A SCII00l 0E ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was established in 182-l as a School of Natural Science. A Course in Civil Engineering has been given since 1835. Courses in Civil, Nlechanical and Electrical Engineering and in Natural Science, leading to the degrees Civil Engineer QC. Ed, Nlechanical Engineer EJ, Electrical En- gineer CE. E.l and Bachelor of Science CB. SJ are now given. Also Special courses in Inorganic and Qrganic Chemistry, Water Analysis, Assaying, Metallurgy, Draw- ing, Surveying Theory and Practice, Railroad Engineer- ing Theory and Practice, Joinery and Pattern Making. lvlachine Shop Practice and in various branches of Theoretical and Applied Engineering, including Work in the Chemical, Physical, Mechanical, Electrical and Ma- terials Testing Laboratories. COURSES The courses in Engineering and Science are four years in duration. The scholastic year is divided into tvvo sessions of nineteen weeks each. The first, or winter session, is followed by a vacation of one Week, the sec- ond, or summer session, by a vacation of thirteen weeks. ADMISSION Requirements for admission to the Institute are given in the catalogue, copy of which will be sent upon application. ln the general courses the fees for instruction, use of astronomical and field instruments, use of consumable materials, chemicals, etc., are S100 for each semi-annual session, and -in the partial courses, they are in the same proportion for the time of study. Members of the ln- stitute tind board and lodgings with respectable private families in the city. The prices asked for suitable board and furnished lodgings vary, at the present time, from 355.00 to 559.00 per Week. The total expense of board, furnished lodgings, laundry, tires, lights, etc., varies from S220 to S370 for the scholastic year. For Further Information, address Registrar, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y. If Established 1845 Incorporated 1900 L E CLURLE Y ' ' 5 5 31 f- ' Z TROY, N. Y. - lllili' 2 T F 1eld lnstruments for mu lv lhll C. -1 d M. . E . im, d i s s 1Vl an lnlng nglneers llumf ,V r!lFl, l i , 'ii-I and Land Surveyors will xllnnm Physlcal and Sclentlllc Apparatus , , ll, 'ig ' ' W Standard Welghts and Measures wESiW lliivf'f Screntlfrc Books Drawlng lnstruments sIzm.fW -5rmnlrmnuf li ii -V QD Gurleyls Nlanual may be obtained on application. numnnr O TR SIT A?jljlljll,rmfga,f LIGHT M UNTAIN AN Two Verniers to Limb 'llll 'l ? 5l 4 inch Needle, Solar Attachment qt,k Vertical Arc reading to 1 minut Level on Telescope R fi: ' fi lQi.1lE1iri,W XA Clamp and Tangent '-3 7 l Xt lllllf MW-'NM Extension Tri e to T pod IV elescope Axis PORTI G AND ATHLETIC GOODS Every Branch of Sport Covered. Every Line Complete BASE BALL BASKET BALL FOOT BALL TENNIS HOCKEY GYMNASIUM CLOTHING EASTMAN KODAKS AND SUPPLIES Guns, Rifles, Ammunition, Tents, Camp Furniture, Canoes, Fishing Tackle, Clothing for Hunting, Sweaters, Jerseys, Rowing Shirts, Bathing Suits, Flannel Shirts ATHLETIC SHOES AND CLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION :: :: :: 2: :: :: :: :: CLUBS FITTED FROM HEAD TO FOOT Thomas J. Hurley 77 THIRD STREET ----- TROY, N. Y. HC EL C MB RLAN S. W. Corner Broadway at 5-lth Street Near 50th Street Subway Station and 53rd St. Elevated KEPT BY A COLLEGE MAN rr? 'HEADQUARTERS FOR IDEAL LOCATION COLLEGE MEN I g Near Theatres, Shops and il? QHZQEZTQS C . 1 P k aKli39.1ElQi:El-Eilgiiilvi emma af ,, 'IE,E1 A SPECIAL TERMS FoR NEW, MODERN AND COLLEGE TEAMS I E ,, A 5 Q 7 Els QE i iff' 1 ' .lf ivff S 'J ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF Most attractive hotel in New York. All outside rooms. Transient Rates 32.50 with Bath and up. Send for Booklet. HARRY P. STIMSON, formerly with Hotel Imperial R. BINGHAM, formerly with Hotel Woodward VI SPEND A QUIET EVENING UAT THE SIGN OF THE BULL Docs, Where 'Tute men are treated Hvvhiten Mansion Houso Pool ood Billiard Parlors -eiffgwyyrn-g3,ngof,24,,1Q'4,xa 208 BROADWAY - - BILL BAILEY, Prop. Best tables in the City. All tables have Brunswicke-Balke Diamond', cushions MODERATE RATES A full line of Cigars and Cigarettes always on hand. Urders taken for Banquets, etc. WHY NOT GO WHERE THE BUNCH GOESH? SAFES OPENED UNIFORMS FOR ALL SPOR OCKS CLEANED AND REPAIRED GYMNASIUM OUTFITS NEW 86 SECOND HAND SAFES ON HAND DISC AND CYLINDER RECORDS OIIOIIIINO OOOOO, IOIKINO MOOHINIEO OIOYOIIO OOO OOIIO 'Q Q Q Q 7 I3 R U N E L L E S Established 1896 AGENT FOR INDIAN MOTOCYCLE 359-361 Fulton Street, Troy, N. Y. BOTH TELEPHONES 94 M E E E L BELL c3o1v1PANY TROY, N. Y. and 177 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY SUPERIOR BELLS I 1 WW Q U r el-fn' QWRKMMWOZ L, ,I . I Y . JS R' wal? fff' W - I--L -.- .. .. I I LQ Q ,H ffm hi 'mi fi!-. H I -T. -! I ,I fi O ' Im I T' 5 Of N l-- sb , ...UK 1 2 E . -g I- If X H, 'L ,' 5 L J QW? I nf f. aiu I V ...II 9 WIPO A J-11111 mcg ::::TROY:::: OIIIOII Snue OBIIOIIIIIU OO. S9 TI-IIRD STREET Where we repair your shoes While you Wait Work done by the Goodyear Welt System and guaranteed REASONABLE PRICES C Ph 546 X HI A RD-DO CO. HIGH GRADE AND RELIABLE LATEST DESIGNS SOLID PORCELAIN AND ENAMELED SFINAITARTWARE Model Bath Rooms Displayed in our Show Rooms Tw Plumbing and Heating Supplies ililw 7 1 gl 2 fi it f BOILERS AND RADIATION f fzt wr l 1 g A 1 f - 2 A 1 C T 9 Wf?'4g,f f' F s W G ' ' ' ittirxgs for team, ater and as q I, fYJl' 1' S ' f of f ll T T if - - iff' A Q T 5 ' Wrought Iron Plpe-Boller Tubes A X - l ,gl j W V, :g kll lm , li it 251255 7- ff A A we T gl A Pipe Cut to Specifications f 'mlfl l f 1 . A ' 409-411-413-415 River Street F' Us A' 2 TRDJAN SQUARE SEGTIUNAL N' Y' THOJAN PLAIN PATTERN IX 5 7 Cranolell, Knight 81 Reicliarcl Wholesale and Retail Dealers in ANTI-IRACITE. AND BITUMINOUS U 0 A L QFQNQ-?cp Q ,gxc LIME and CEMENT Office, 385 River Street, Troy, N.Y. Allen s Bookstore Scientific Books Drawing Material Stationery Printing Loan Library ARTHUR M. ALLEN 454-456 Fulton St., Troy, N. Y. Both Telephones P A MORSE C. H. CALDWELL CALDWELL E5 MQRSE MERCHANT TAILORS 6 Times Building Troy, N. Y. JOSEPH M. LAWLOR, C. E. WILLIAM HAASE LAWLOR 85 HAASE Arclzzkecfs 69 Wall Street New York. T I ph 4806 B d A A I 2,V . ' .1,'1 v:4:-az-:-:A.:.-' Iiirvffg .. ' . I I .,,. L . uw ' - . ' 'i3F1f.. 1. I D' O Preclslon Instruments The Hanna Mfg. Co TROY, N. Y., U. s. A. 66 99 SOLD TO MANUFACTURERS H DEALERS AND TO THE RETAIL TRADE MAIN OFFICE Fulton Street, cor. Fourth, Troy BRANCH OFFICES North End, Troy, Second Avenue, corner Twelfth Street Front Street, Troy, North of Broadway Cohoes, On Ontario Street Green Island, At the End of D 8: H Bridge IPIEIEIQS0 R PACIIEIE Coal Company XII Gardner, grove Se Qc. HIGH GRADE LAUNDRY WORK M. A. QUILLINAN Groceries and Provisions Fine Butter, Eggs and Cheese a Specialty, Pure Wines, Brandies, Ales and WE SHOW AN EXCLUSIVE LINE OF THE BEST MAKE OF WOOLENS John H. Vaughan Tczifor 33 FOURTH STREET Koclaks and all Photo Supplies DEVELOPING AND PRINTING A SPECIALTY. MAIL YOUR FILM TO US. :: 1, gg A. IVI. Knowlson Sc Co. Lager for Family Use. APOTHECARIES Broadway Federal Street, Troy, N. Y. A. M. Knowlson I. W. Barnes, Jr. St g LYNCH BROTHERS Ii. H. MILLER Pianos Q Q 7I Fourth Street, Trov, N. Y. PIANOS TO RENT gums V-I B kg 4 Hall Building, Troy, N. Y. IVIcI..eocI,'s Tonsorial Parlors NO. 37 THIRD STREET When in Troy, Stop at Troy's Best Hotel I NINE CHAIRS, NO WAITING 0 Uh? ,, VIBRATORY MASSAGE MANICURE HENRY W. CULKINS, Prop. Private Parlor for Ladies and Children LADY OPERATOR I On Troy's Busiest Street 43 Third Street YH CEE AE WHEL N Q83 QCE MLPD NY lzix 1W'I SMOKERS ARTICLES 14 TI-IIRE STREET 2348 RIVER STREET BEVER YGK BEST BEER BREWED ALBANY'.S FAMOUS LAGER, LIGHT OR DARK, DEMAND IT SOLD BY Frank S. Doyle, 414 Fede l S t Max Kehn, Cor. Sixth Ave and V d h yd St Ira J. Dustin, 60 Congress S t J. Bruce, 10 State Street William H. Breese, 18 Third St t Patrick Head, Cor. Ninth and Hoo lc St M. C0nway's H t l, Franklin Sq Garret Farrell 8: Sons, Fifth Ave and H k St XV Mao Arthur 85 McBride igattvrz, Hurninhvrz, fELI5TH111 ghilfi Htlakvrz TRUNKS, SUIT CASES, BAGS We solicit your patronage TRCY ALBANY Fulton at Fourth Streets No. Pearl at State Stree Interior view of Troy's up-to-the-second Qenaavlavr 311111 B A R B E R S H O P L. PANTONE, Prop. Q7 A ' fa, 43' The Shop that is perfect in points of 2Ql?X'lEglqCIl1l5OVIZl7ORKMANSHIP ' EXPERT FACIAL MASSAGE ARTISTIC MANICURING ' 1' Jos. T. EOXELL CHAS. P. FERGUSON Egg' ' A 2 B h , H A E g E aug ton s ats P 'i A ' appeal particularly to young men-not ' I I I y forgetting those Who feel young :: :: G' 35.00, 34.00, 53.50, 83.00 i I f DUNLAP-STETSON-CHASE-BROADWAY , ' qi gli gg on Broadway if '-g BOUGHTON at co., Z: Troy's Foremost Hatters and Haberdashers XVII MAY WE HAVE Your orders for Draughting Instruments and IVIecI'1anic's Tools. Can guarantee satisfaction in both Cbality and Prices. IiERN'S AND KEUFFEL Eff ESSER INSTRUMENTS ASK EOR THE R. P. T. SPECIAL SET IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIWIIIE II IIUII IIO. N buying Clothes, the critical moment is just when you de- cide whether you'1l come to us or go somewhere else. After you decide to come here, you're perfectly safe to get what you ought to have, HART, SCHAFFNER C21 MARX fine all- wool suits or overcoats. They're made to meet any criticism. ' We are also agents for the REGAL SHOES. Ji' if Ji' dll' Sawm' Bros. Head to Foot C10 thi e r s 316 River Street, Troy, N. Y. Iiuppenheimer Clothes For Young Men Better than Gustom Made W. 56 M. GEOSS Glothiers, Hatters 6: Furnishers CONGRESS STREET con. sm AVE. W. I. GOPELAND SIIIIMSHIP IIGKII IIIIENI Tours and Tickets the world over. Travelers Checks, Letters of Credit and Money Orders City Ticket Office, Hudson River Night Lines TYPEWRITER DEPARTMENT Typewriters sold, rented, exchanged, repaired BFOEICIWHU EIIIII FIIIIII I'III6.. 'I-I'0U, N. Y. XVIII illiam Izitzpatri ' PIPJ-ESTORF, . AGENCY FQR CELEBRHTED ' BB ' PIPES Home of Fitzpatrick's Famous Mixture, the Perfect Tobacco for the Pipe. Best quality. Finest Aroma. 69 THIRD STREET fOpposite City Hall? 2: TROY, N. Y. 1 ESTABLISHED 1870 .,-5. 1 Tlllf ALBANY STE M Tl! P C0 y H- ALBANY, N. Y. ui . iiiiii ., f of 'fffrlrij Return Steam Traps, Non-Return Sieam Traps, Pumps, Pump Governors. Also High Grade Steam Valves ., ,,: fmausauuauy A Our forty years of concentrated effort in this particular line is Worthy of ALBANY RETURN STEAM TRAP some attention if interested. Send for circular. JAMES H. BLESSING, President THOMAS F. RYAN, S6C'y and TFEYIJ XIX THE Chas. H. Elliott Company The Largest College Engravlng House in the World Commencement Invitations, Class Day Programs and Class Pins Dance Programs Fraternity and and Invitations Glass Inserts Menus for Annuals Leather Dance Fraternity Gases and and Glass Govers Stationery Wedding Invitations and Calling Cards WORKS 17th STREET and LEI-HGH AVENUE Philadelphia, Pa. WELS Sf C 'TRLY CIQIHUY or S- Boys , f f f' I .ma X L .T X wmcuvty-l-7...llm.l.f-gre f u :Q .1 Gf' ' TZ: .AL 1 4 .F 'i 'E rfPiQir:f' ' . - ' V, l F l l i I N,15'QQ,iI H, H K Q if 15 f XML 'LN Q, R Q' -f COQ EGF. CI-IAQ We're after you with the styles of the day CLASSY CLOTHING CLASSY FURNISHINGS CLASSY I-IATS AND CAPS WELLS Cgl COVERLY TROY, N. Y. J. CRAWHIRD GREEN ali 50N FURNITURE and UP H OLSTE RY 265 River Street, Troy, N. Y. EXCLUSIVE STYLES FOR STUDENTS RAYMOND LUSSIER WE DO BUSINESS ON THE SQUARE FRANKLIN SQUARE '?Z' g Fine Portraits and Commercial Photography Those who are particular come to us Those Wh are economical come to us HOW ABOUT YOU? ..Giai1nr.. the Crov Laundry c5xa c-fx:-J J. A. BEATTIE, Prop. 462 Fulton St., Troy, N. Y. 607 Broadway, .t Troy, N. Y Fifth A H I B lding TELEPHQNE 726 XXI TO TIQOQIFXN SUIUIQEIVX CY Drink to the R. P. I. and its Supremacy! Toast it in that other product of Trojan Supremacy Stoll's Real German Beer THE BEER WE ARE PROUD OF THE STOLL BREWING CO., Brewers of Troy 's Best Beer 2111 FIIHIII I THE LATEST IN PHOTOGRAPHY S6013 EZQTWKS ilHur1raiI Stuhin M - 3 it Special attention given to class and I society groups GROUND FLOOR ' Van Arnarn Portraits won highest honors at 33 Fourth St, Troy, N' Y- last International Exhibition XXII Wwe Rope j f fi , h h f M! f Q f f JOIlIl A noemmg s S008 to f V The Standard Wire Rope FOR ,,,fA 5 0, C D ' k , Cableways, T y d every other p p f W ic Wire ' ' W. ' 9 3 ff , . . TRIEINTON N J STEPHEN Pi. HOPKINS PYGCIYCZII CGNOI' oowis i em ALWAYS READY DAY OR NIGHT Cleaning, Pressing, and Repairing a Specialty Q Both Phones 2 459 'fllllotl SI., CMV, D. Y. 458-460 FEDERAL STREET Bar always stocked with the choieest line of imported Wines, Liquors and Cigars. E 6 5 6 C? 1 ll n C b -an X ls- 'fverett 'Gleason vg gz O P E RA C A F E EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS. MODERATE and Bowling Alley! PRICES. QUICK SERVICE. Daily Change. Dainty Cooked Specials. Com. Phone 114 TRUY, N. Y. ALBANY, N. Y. 62:64 COIIQFCSS ST-, Troy, N-Y- 57?.n1iflllZIfm' ilginfliigglfgfeaflst THE RUSCHER COMPANY ALE, PORTER :Su LAGER BEER Made from the Best Goods Obtainable and Brewed in Good old German Way. Absolute Purity Guaranteed. BOTTLED BEER A SPECIALTY 474-484 FOURTH ST., BOTH TELEPHONES- TROY, N. Y. LOUIS W. WACHTER EDW. WACHTER, JR. Flexible Courses if,'Q f,'f,f, 1lff,'Ei'f,,d,1, e'fE,,T,Q'2,j',f's Thorough Wo1'k roy Elcabem J. G. MURDocH, Principal Six Languages, History, Science and Business. Mathematical Preparation for R. P. I., ' Cornell and other Colleges, unsurpassed in the State STATE AND SEVENTH STREETS - TROY, N. Y. Junior, Academic, Post Graduate Grades Inspection Invited, Send for Catalogue XXV Before You Buv a Suit or Overcoat OME see what Pierson Wlll tallor to your measure at the price you J -- ' wish to pay. Pierson will not , only make for you the smartest styled, the finest tailored, and the best htting clothes you ever had but will save you money. S. C. PIERSON lt lllUM BUILDING, fUlION ST., Tl20Y 00 QEMSEN SL, 41000135 31 . ' . PIANUS iight St DIKSOH w w Catalogue of W 9 se Mums ?Zj,,, ,. ATHLETIC Gooos is out and should be in the hands of everyone interested in sports. The Foot Ball, Basket Ball and Hockey Goods are made up in the best G U models, the best stock and are official. Everyone admits that the Wright St Ditson Sweaters, Jerseys, Shirts, Tights a id Shoes are superior in every way. Our goods are gotten up by experts who know how to use them. And everything musical. Pianos for Rent. Students are invited CATALOGUE FREE to inspect our stock. . ' ' 344 WASHINGTON S'I REILT GLUETT at sous Www if Dffffmr 18 West 30th St., New York City I 84 Wabash A Ch g Ill The one Price Piano House. Harvard Square, Cambridge, Mass. 76 Weybosset St P d c R1 JAMES O'NEIL GET THE FEELI AND ATTEND Gal tttce ans W wppomme oat oclfzete Vaudeville and Pictures 113-115 River 51-fTf0Y, N- Y- THE PUSH WILL PUT YoU WISE Both Phones, 237 Opposite Armory R. P. I. Matinees a Specialty XXVII lVl. F. IVIANNING gram and Picture Shop Q.Q'Q 460 Fulton Street, Troy, N. Y. The Onliwon l- 'i' . I IQVVQVQ Q - ' 5 ' 14,5 r t- N Toilet Paper r -' ,s ., , x ,f is fr L ,Et 1 . E . f, Cabinet. . . . . . . f -If Q ' . H lg Delivers units of two sheets uni- g, fi -1 . K i formly. invariably and silently is 5131 :gf I - 'Q eliminating the waste and litter in- ,I f t 7 cident to the unprotected roll or .2 -5' Q' ' ' cabinet. Nickel plated steel locked -Z' . L ,, an 1 . cabinets for hotels or other public .Rl ' --- .1 ' .Li fi r places. l-lztndsomely ornamental , r y .. J metal for residental use. r :W R: Wx, 5 f.::v':e,,.. ' .' Booklet showing Special De- signs for New Construction will be sent, architects or others on application. --W 'X' it P w. PuuerUo.,tlnunr, N.Y. L. l , . If X, GOOD TENNIS depends chiefly on the RACKET Perfection in Racket making is attained in the Harsman Model A-X Improved for 1910. Don't buy until you see it. If your dealer lxasn'r it write us. We are the Sole Agents in the United States for the Celebrated CARRY the largest line in the city and the proper styles for young men. My garments have the cor- rect cut, and fit right, and when ready to select your clothes remember our line. It embraces the best of standard woolens and introduces many new novelties in 'rr tr News generous assortment. Qur garments are made to look A and carry college taste. 2 . - eff!-+t+:-1 ' A- r' 'r ' '4'iT ' ' LZ I 1- ,..r tt i 'rrt p A yy .e.r Tiff Chas. A. Spenarcl . -e . AYRES cHAMProNsHrP 3:55 'I ' LAWN TENNIS BALLS ..... 24 Third Street Send for 1910 Catalogue 'Z f- E. I. HQRSMAN Q09 365-367 Bm.1.1way,1v..w york Troy, :: :' :: :' N. Y. XXVIII Watches that will keep time In Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Gun IVIetal, and Nickel. Also a complete line of Fine Jewelry, Silver- ware, Cut Glass, etc. C. B. ALEXANDER 3 Times Building Troy, N. Y. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING. John I.. Manny Adolplius Manny William D. Manny John L. Manny CSG Bros. Evahing Gizlilnrn nf IEEIBIPFHVNIPH3 ignrk 38 Third Street, Troy, N. Y. W .459 R ENGLISH AND SCOTCH WOOLENS NUR E D I2 I L L Are results of the best material combined with the finest workmanship. Nearly fifty years of experience guarantee the excellence of these tools. , ff , , ' ..,., T' ' .S MIIIISI IWISI Illllll I MIGHINI G0. XXIX f oo 1 BUY YoUR Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco HULETT'S A M C I G A R S T 0 R E Patronize Q HCARLM Corner Broadway and Fourth At After studying late at night drop in and get a bite to eat ARE YOUR INITIALS ON THE INSTITUTE TABLE ? AT PAUL B'RANK'S 35 Division Street Troy, N. Y. ESTABLISHED I863 J. F. QELALLA CATERING FOR Dances, Receptions CON F ECTION ERY and Banquets 12 Second Street, Troy, N. Y. Sim, Qeiwsons 85s o. Diamond lVIerchants, Jewelers, Silversmiths, and Stationers. Wedding Presents, Engagement Presents, Birthday Presents, Commencement Presents. Wedding, Society and Visiting Card Engraving. Fine Stationery. Waterman Fountain Pens. Broadway and Second Street Carre!! and Leomzm' 472-478 Broadway as E 1 ALBANY, NY. MAKERS OF THE College Zaps, Gowns and Boods Retailers of Stylish Hats, Perfect Fitting Shoes, Gloves, Raincoats, Suit Cases, Canes, etc. MEET ME AT on E A'SSMOKESHOP W X Special courses given to smokers in all grades W ill f fi T b C' o ne o accos, igarettes, , qi P E S AND R U L E S and Cigars ti Ama 'ri-is BEST IN THE wom.o. H . , , ...de by THE l!Fln7lYfllLE6'0 Hank and B111 ' new mx. - - mmm., England. Sagma unch U's'A' SPLICIALISTS ON THESE NERVE TONICS asm: ron cA1'ALoo vmunson, cmna, FOR Sl'-E EVERYWHERE- . , OPPQSITE UNION STATION, Near Broadway P. S.-Also Sheep Skin Tobacco Bags. XXXH v:. E - D D P vwlypqwvfsswv'-ff--Qu,,mm luru x I J HB'-af. N J I.: i ': I n lV,, . A 'J i f ' . .x , x ,,A.h ,, -., f - 'QQH LM H 4 T' HIGH ExPLoslvEs BLASTING Pownens BLASTING SUPPLIES .. f1DD 1 D- P ' ' ' ' . 1 ' 'AQ ' ' ' 1 4 .A.. smoiisfiass MEIIENK s PoRTnNa Powmsns ' sPoR'ruNe Pownsns .i,.,m...v,. N A A ,,,4iQx P E P WS.. ' 'iiwuw-,,giwW4'-nm-'vwnwi ' V I SMOKELESS POWDERS FOR RIFLES AND REVOLVERS I ' - E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS POWDER COMPANY EXPLOSIVES OF EVERY KIND Established 1802 - - - - wnLmlNGToN. DEL XXXIII Svrhlnnarfa Qlafr K9C6i9' 9x f'Jt2fi5D c4i9DCsi9,Cfi:9DCSi9CsB'5 lBeczufz'fu! Flowers The season's most beautiful flowers are in abundance the year around at Young's and at very reason- ahle prices including Vzblfls, Rain, Sweet Peas, Lzlies of the HENRY SCHLOSSERY Prop' 'N lfflfftjy, Pdfml, FEVYZJ, EM. Com. Telephone 178 H FLORIST 375 RIVER ST. Opp. City Hall 71 Third St., Troy. N. Y. EIMER HAMEND 205-211 Third Avenue NEW YORK CHEMICAL APPARATUS C. P. CHEMICALS and REAGENTS ASSAY AND METALLURGICAL LABORATORY SUPPLIES Apparatus for Analysis of Cement, Foods, Iron, Steel, Sugar, etc. CALORIMETERS PYROMETERS For Coal and Gas Ir's so little effort to walk in RALSTON SHOES, like walking on springs in Il fact, that you W0n't have any use for slippers. Plllllllllll CONGRESS ST., COR. OF THIRD Rands Opera House, Troy, N. Y. XXXIV x.W3'1fQ?'ffS 0lestBmnd -H51qujfb 2 For 256 '55 K f y H 2.2 5 Quarter Sizes WWW 5 Z l ASK TO SEE 'Q ga! A ,... .- Made with the New 'KEASY SLIPOVERU Bmnholes' VV A THOMA S United Shirt and Collar Co., PALACE LIVERY MAKERS Boarding and Exchange Stables ' ' , ' , ROY, N. Y. TROY, :: N. Y. A Mm Til3e2hnIrl?Igli0 Smeg. R. Telepline 814 XXXV i THE RENSSELAER a man Writes a 'better book, preaches a better sermon or builds a better mousetrap, though he builds his house in the Woods, the World Will make a beat- en track to his door. The track is plain to the door of- dtw. H Lzlvk, fm. Troy, N. Y. Y ..-,...., N 14 'W my , Nh il Xb- . fli- .f-f JOHN MCGLYNN H. A. MCGRANE . . I -behind which the better book - is printed. 51.00 AND UPWARDS EUROPEAN PLAN frwi j V YYY - FIREPROOF AND MODERN IN EVERY RESPECT XXXVI TROY A A ALBANY PROCTOR'S Twenty-Two Beautiful Playhouses F. F. PROCTOR, PROPRIETOR 8: MANAGER Daviclson's Book Store is at 268 River Street, Near Nlonument Square ' - A Th Y 'll F' d Y T All Slat' Valldevllle Ol In L Tsxr BDUKS R . New and Second Hand B Also All Other Necessary Supplies All the Nletropolitan SuccesseS will be presented A - During the Season O ESTABLISHED IBIS j AFTERNOON Reserved 25s. Gallery l5c N Made and Qilddglld 0' EVENING Reserved 25-50-751: Gal. 150 , Mildew Gvntlrmmfs Qlfurniahimg Gunhs mic Y BOTH TROY PHONES ' BOTH ALBANY PHONES Y Measure BROADWAY cor:.E:xv::NIv.eEcoNn sT. 1 9 7 ENGLISH FURNISHINGS, HATS, SHOES LEATHER GOODS, Etc. . . . All Garments for VValking, Driving, Shooting, Golfing, Ten- l.Qdlll63 lll llllll llll36l'll00ll 106 P Oa'ld'heHu MOTOR CLOTHING, LIVERIES AND FURS NEW YORK A NEWARK ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE MAILED ON REQUEST 'CXYVII AGENTS FOR PITTSTON COAL THE BEST FOR , ALLPURPOSES PRODUCTS TRY 1355 CALL AND IT 573 I SS- EITHER PHONE VIXEN FILES ,xg T ., J. Ivl. WARREN at OO. FULTON AND Ing, Cone, Robert W. Hunt Jas. C. Hallsted A, W, Fiero D. VV. IVIcNau0'her ROBERT W. HUNT CO. En gi n e e r s I BUREAU OF INSPECTION, TEST AND CONSULTATION 90 West Street The Rookery Monongahela Bank Bldg. N f lk H NEW YORK CHICAGO PITTSBURG Cannon St E C LOIXDON 425 WaslIingto St. Canadian Express Bldg. Sy d' t Bld SAN FRANCISCO MONTREAL ST LOUIS I spection of Rails and Faste g C L t P p , Etc. Bridges, B ldings d th t t Ch l d Phy lL b t R p t d timates On p p t d p Rail ySt hp dId t lPpt E ' d dApp d E Op t Dt d XXXX III IDFI EIISG Gdll IDEIIISU IIGSIIIGIIG6 SGI' I66 e Per Month CALL TEL. 112 GOIIIIII6I'GIEII UIIIOII IGIGDIIOIIG GO. Dr. Louis R. Whitney D E N T I S T Crown, Bridge Work and Porcelain InIay a SpeciaIty 1: :: :: :Z BOTH 'PHONES 37 THIRD STREET TROY, N. Y. The Ten E yck Ieumnu H0l8IOIIIIJl1HI,N I. F ireproof European Plan Concerts daily during dinner and throughout the evening Near State Capitol and Other Places of Interest Fred'k W. Rockwell XXXIX DR. LYNAM Q no Ol 300 J,-IUOO H004 0001 000 QL JUST A WORD B9 o 010 :- AVE you looked over our 3 advertisers? If not, Why 3 as not? It ought to be the duty E of all students to patronize E 351 BROADWAY TRGY, N. YA .5 our advertisers.. It o uld 3 otherwise be impossible to , publish this book. The W of 'o,0oo , . ,, W nliflsoin use 3 '4Trans1t management espec- E Q ig Ronedfmm Best lt 5 ially advises all classes that 5 Qualify S1021 Q have yet to publish annuals to CONT'NUOUSJO'NT G:l'fBlEfHfO fT 3 see our advertisers for it will 5 29 W. 3401 STREET, NEW lDRK CITY Q - Sli?ifrbginl3fZi1?l2'FL15Tli2'lflEagJ,?i2li f3.SdSi3'Z5ZHZnrifipfifilfiliiifiboii ?3ZTeilTde By helping others you will Catalogs at Agencies 1 Ba.1timorP,Md. 7 Pittsburg Pa. Q p y ' 6 Z.. . M H Y e 9 E ga?:3gz,?'f3gjY Y p g5ziaiiitg,z0?'Ca,. r it THINK IT OVER MEN. London, E. C. Eng. Y Montreal, Can. E i E HIGHEST -nr ., AWARDS 'L' Paris,190U, BuffalO,190l LHAUPTER JOINT St. Louis, 1904 U01 4001 UUUI UUUQ N01 mo he Hninn etiinnetl 'itetttle nf 'rug 5llI'Ulf1F Elllll FlI'GDI'00l Sillti DGDUSIB Elllll Storage VEIUIIIS Safe Deposit Boxes 35.00 per annum and upward G General Sauk ing Business Gllransacted L. BERGER' aG SONS W., e OFFICIAL PIN . Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute TROY, N. Y. , F , , 'o ' Made and Sold Exclusively by MARY G. SHAW, Jeweler 562 Broadway, Troy, N. V. 14 k. Gold Enameled - - 54.00 Gold Filled Enameled - - 391.00 5.5, W I se fl I? larger than that of any oth 1Eng1neering ano Survetging 3'll5lI'l1lllCl'1Y5 No. 37 William Street, Boston, Mass. They secure in their instruments: Ac- curacy of Division, Simplicity in manipu- lation, Lightness combined with strength, Achromatic telescope, with high power, steadiness of adjustment under varying temperatures, Stiffness to avoid any tre- mor, even in a. strong wind, and thorough workmanship in every part. These instruments are in general use by ths U. S. Government Enfzineers, Geolo- gists, and Surveyors, and the range of in- struments, as made by them for River, Harbor, City, Bridge, Tunnel, Railroad and mining Engineering, as well as those made for Triangular or Topographical work and Land Surveying, etc., etc., is er firm in the country. Both made with Safety catch Illustrated Manual and Catalogue Sent on Application. ENGRAVINGS ENGRAVING CO.. BUFFALO, N. Y CITY TRIC ELEC THE XLII CORLISS-CQON Hand COLLARS Made Style ELK Q96 QQ Durability QIEIB BASIL NO COLLARS BETTER NI DE , NO BETTER coLL RS MADE On Sale at Leadmg Haberdashers HIGH GRADE MACHINE TCOLS MILLING MACHINES Universal, Plain, Vertical, Profile, Hand, Lincoln and Duplex-Tools aucl Attachments SCREW MACHINES , Monitor or Chucking Lathes-Tools and Attachments TAPPING MACHINES Automatic, Horizontal and Vertical AUTOMATIC CHUCKS Spring or Air Operated GANG DRILLS Two, Three, Four or Six Spindle SLOTTING MACHINES Die or Screw Slotting Machines CATALOG ON APPLICATION State what you are interested in MANUFACTURED BY THB Garvin Macnina 60 I Spring and Varick Streets GARVIN No. IZ Universal Milling M I1 XLIV New York GILU, - N. Y