Word: cannot
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...large number of Dr. Holmes's letters which have great interest and the rare personal charm which entered into his autobiographical work. The preparation of the book will in the nature of things take considerable time. But when it does appear, coming from Mr. Morse's pen, it cannot fail to be a literary event of the first importance, and an interesting contribution to our literature. The request of Judge Holmes that any persons having letters of Dr. Holmes will send them as loans to Houghton, Mifflin & Co., Boston, or to A. P. Watt, Esq., Hastings House, Norfolk street Strand...
...precedent is not lacking to justify their present position. The disturbances have almost invariably occurred on Thursdays, and it is to be expected that by removing the chief temptation, the misconduct will stop. If it does not, we suppose the directors will have to close the gallery altogether. We cannot see that the measure is "an insult to the well-behaved members of the association" any more, indeed, than than the placing of proctors in the dormitories is an insult to the well-behaved men who live in them. If the action creates a strong enough sentiment against ungentlemanly conduct...
...objectionable as a scheme for raising revenue. - (a) It is inelastic. - (b) It abolishes entire revenue service. - (1) Thus preventing the assessment of desirable excise taxes. - (c) It cannot be perfectly assessed. - (d) It threatens free institutions. - (1) Revenues raised without legislation: E. A. Andrews, in Journ. of Soc. Sci., XXVII, 33. - (e) Cuts off the possibility of taxing trusts and corporations: Pol. Sci. Quar...
...matter has not been officially considered. I can say, however, that should Yale defeat. Princeton tomorrow, it is highly probable that a special meeting of the athletic association will be called to consider the advisability of sending a challenge. Then if Yale should again refuse to play us, I cannot see that our title to the championship could be disputed...
...fine playing of the team in the Yale game had led us all to expect a different outcome. But all we can do is to accept the defeat cheerfully and keep up a loyal spirit, and support the eleven next year even more heartily than this year. We cannot be too grateful to Captain Emmons, Dr. Brooks, Mr. Deland, Lewis, and the other coaches for their untiring efforts this year. They have done their best and that has been wonderfully well. The team was one of the best that has ever represented Harvard, but luck has been against...