Word: drawn
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...lady well known in the locality and was driven all through the camp in her victoria, getting all the information required for success. Lyon and Blair continued their prompt action and drove the confederates to the southwest corner ot the state. There the Southerners rallied and in the drawn battle of Wilson's Creek, Lyon was killed at the head of his troops. His death was a great loss to the cause. His coolness. skill, and precision of movement were qualities which might have placed him in the front rank of commanders...
...second illustration of the lecture was drawn from the "Merchant of Venice," in the self-sacrificing affection of Antonio and Bassanio for one another,- an affection, the speaker said, which is often lost sight of between the grandeur of the Shylock theme and the romantic charm of the history of Portia and the caskets...
Richardson, at left end, played on the Hopkinson team for three years, and plays a steady game. He is likely to get drawn in on round the end plays, but tackles hard...
...Lily of Killarney," at the Castle Square Theatre this week, is somewhat of a novelty, the resources of the company being drawn upon in a new way, and the splendid presentation attracts thousands. One observer wrote Tuesday morning...
...best known and most respected men connected with Harvard athletics, is, whatever view may be taken as to its justice, an event very much to be regretted by all who have any interest in the welfare of the University. Before commenting on any inferences which may have been drawn from this action, we wish to attempt such a statement of the case as will do simple justice to all who are concerned...