Word: greate
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...material universe; all this was folly and mere fancy to him. He believed that the natural sciences were reserved by the gods for themselves and that all attention should be placed on that which deals with conduct. He was not a systematic thinker like Plato and Spinoza. His great achievement was that he taught the importance of clearness in thinking on ethical questions which is called his inductive process of thinking. So it was after nearly seventy years of such noble teaching that he was condemned to death on the ground of religious heresy and corruption of the youth...
...third number of the Advocate appeard last Saturday. It is a good deal above the usual standard, especially as regards the stories. The editorials are clear and to the point, and discuss subjects of great interest to the student-body; the stories are interesting and well-told, and the poetry is better than what usually appears in the Advocate...
...Mission Legend" is the best story in this number. As the writer states, it is written entirely without regard to style or effect, and this same unpretentiousness lends a great charm to it. The tale is that of the love of an Indian princess for a Mission Father with its tragic and unexpected...
...disastrous. (a) Removal of all customs duties would be a greater concession on the part of the United States than on hat of South America-Report on Commerce. (b) The very best articles for revenue would be exempt from duty-Cur is, pp. 40, 48 etc. (c) A great source of revenue in the case of emergency would thus be cut off-Speech of Senator Morrill, February 3, 1875, Congressional Record...
...engagement at Tremont Theatre last evening in the new comedy, "22, Second Floor." Miss Pixley finds abundant opportunities for her peculiar talents in this modern comedy of errors, and it is needless to add that she improves them all. Her singing and dancing were as usual received with great favor. Her supporting compan is good, and gave a well balanced, pleasing performance...