Word: possessions
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...introduction of the book is probably the better part, as it gives a clear idea of Cyrano himself and of his works. He was an extremely clever writer, but by no means a genius. He has neither the touch not power of staging plays which most French writers possess, but he sets his works forth in a way that have an undeniable charm and grace. It was Cyrano's idea, in "Le Pedant Joue," to make his audiences laugh, and he has succeeded admirably. The play is similar to, but on a much higher plane than the modern vaudeville...
Question: "Resolved, That imigration be restricted to foreigners who read their own language and possess $500. Principal Disputants. -- Affirmative: S. B. Hall and E. H. Abbott.--Negative: E. M. Moses and N. Silverman...
Question: "Resolved, That immigration be restricted to foreigners who read their own language and possess $500. Principal Disputants. -- Affirmative; S. B. Hall and E. H. Abbott.--Negative: E. M. Moses and N. Silverman...
...subject for the next debate, to be held Dec. 4, is "Resolved, That emigration as now regulated, be restricted to those who can read and write their own language, and possess property amounting to $500. E. H. Abbot and S. B. Hall will speak on the affirmative, and E. M. Moses and N. Silverman on the negative...
...justifiable." Affirmative--N. F. Glidden, Jr., and D. P. Lockwood; negative--S. Blaikie and R. M. Crowell. For the meeting on Monday, December 4, the subject will be: "Resolved, That emigration, as now regulated, be restricted to those who can read and write their own language and who possess personal property amounting to $500." Affirmative -- E. H. Abbott and S. B. Hall; negative--E. M. Moses and N. Silverman...