Word: mattered
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...listened to an entertaining and instructive lecture. The effect of modern railroads upon social growth was the first topic discussed by Professor Hadley. The necessity of government legislation was made clear, by showing that all the evils of various state laws would result unless the United States took the matter in charge. After a short resume of the history of the railroads in the United States the question of "special rates" was considered. Very often in the administration of railroads it happens that additional traffic can be secured if the price of transportation is lowered and if such traffic...
...Princetonian came out on the 6th with a special eight-page issue at the time of the withdrawal of the senior board and also upon the completion of the eleventh volume. The excellence of the number, in both form and matter, does honor to college journalism. During the past year the Princetonian has printed 950 feet of reading matter in 100 copies...
...reconsideration of the Yale challenge is a matter for the freshman class to think of during the coming recess. It may have been settled technically at their last meeting, but it has not been settled decisively, we hope - for the action of the class was scarcely more than a mere evasion of the real question. It is well to bear in mind that the old adage of a "stitch in time saves nine" is as true as ever it was, and the feeling of distrust which is prevalent at Yale, if not done away with at once, will...
...were preparing to enjoy the warmth of an April sun, and were getting ready to begin their spring practicing, old Father Boreas "put in his oar," and says Nay. Well, it can't be helped, and the only thing to do is to put a good face on the matter, and confine practice to the gymnasium for a few days longer...
WELLINGTON WELLS, Capt.GLEE CLUB. - Rehearsal with Mr. Locke this evening at 7.30. A very important matter will be brought up for consideration at the close of the meeting...