Word: particularity
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...more real good can be done by leaving their property to an institution which has proved its fitness to survive by an existence of over two hundred and fifty years, instead of trying to found some new school of arts or science. But the last legacy is one of particular value, because of the great freedom left to the trustees as to the disposal of the funds. In most bequests the true worth of the endowment is often seriously affected by the restrictions which are put upon its disbursement, but Mr. Wheeler had the good sense to leave...
...Lodge's lecture on Protection last night was a striking instance of what a body of students clubbed together in a particular purpose can do for the benefit of their college. To the Finance Club we are indebted for one of the most instructive lectures ever given in Sanders Theatre. We are essentially the disciples of Free Trade at Harvard, and it is only fair that the other side should have a chance to defend itself. Such an opportunity was given last night, and though we may still cling to our free trade dogmas we are at least gratificd...
...already paid $273.563,000 in protecting and developing her commerce by means of mail subsidies. It is said that the present tariff needs reform, that it is full of inequalities and abominations. No man would do other than support any measure-whether specific legislation for particular cases or general revision-which would correct injustices and remove inequalities. The question before the nation is, however, not one of reform or even of the disposal of the surplus. The accumulation of a surplus could be stopped by buying bonds, as the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to do. That the President...
...stock of neckwear has received considerable additions of new silk ties, in an attractive assortment of seasonable colors and shades. The reversible 4-in-hand, in particular, are much in demand...
...stock of neckwear has received considerable additions of new silk ties, in an attractive assortment of seasonable colors and shades. The reversible 4-in-hand, in particular, are much in demand...