Word: characterized
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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The first meeting of the Sociological Institute of the Princeton Theological Seminary has recently been held. The object of the society is to investigate all social problems. It is proposed to establish in Philadelphia at an early date, a Princeton House, similar in character to the Andover House of Boston...
At college, Mr. Black said, Barrie was a great favorite with his classmates, but much as he was beloved by them for his manly and beautiful character, few of them ever imagined that he was soon to acquire a world wide reputation as an author. He was a quiet fellow...
Mr. Storey spoke of the need for Civil Service Reform. He said that each year $100,000,000 is paid in salaries to Federal officials alone. This enormous sum, raised nominally for the public service, is regarded only as a fund for helping the interests of the party in power...
Mr. Richard Henry Dana was introduced by President Eliot to speak of the way of securing Civil Service Reform. He gave many illustrations of particular cases in explanation of the general method adopted, which is that of careful examination in all branches of the service. It has been objected to...
It is seldom that an opportunity is afforded to listen to speakers of such character and competence as President Eliot, Mr. Storey and Mr. Dana, on a subject of such public importance as this Reform.