Word: protoplasms
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...article on protoplasm in the August number of the Chicago Scientific Journal was written by L. W. Kendall...
...millions of years, the earth will go to the dogs [groans]; I can understand the books which my friend Mr. C-k has written [prolonged cheering]; but I can't understand Mr. Shirts's Indian policy. I tell you, gentlemen, that in him are evolution, and protoplasm, and Darwinism complete." [Laughter and applause...
Here the meeting was disturbed by a violent dispute between Doctor B-rt-l and Joseph C-k about the economy of protoplasm. Joseph proposed an interlude in the yard, where, being a large man, he would agree to wipe out B-rt-l- The Club were disposed to resent this speech; but a very learned man, H-xley by name, interposed, saying that the discussion would amuse Joseph and keep him out of mischief, and that if B-rt-l could stand it the rest of them could...
...much to tell you that I can't write half. I only wish you were here. Cambridge is such a queer place, - the people are all so intellectual and that sort of thing. They carry books in the horse-cars, and the girls all talk about political economy and protoplasm. It's not a bit interesting. Their manners are exquisite, though. I suppose that comes from meeting so many students. Of course you're dying to hear about the students. Well, they're perfectly horrid. They stare at one dreadfully. Of course I don't mind a slight glance...