Word: tends
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Iron Mask." Mr. Sanderson gave briefly the suppositions which have been advanced concerning the identity of the prisoner. The first mention made of the fact is by Voltaire who says a great deal concerning the deferential way in which he was treated, which would tend to show that he was some man of importance. Among the many theories which have been advanced there are three, any one of which is possible. The first is that the "Man in the Iron Mask" was a brother of Louis XIV., which opinion was strongly advocated by the Duke of Richelieu, a descendent...
Tech's action in sending a return challenge makes it seem possible to establish a regular semi-annual race between the clubs. Such an arrangement would be greatly to the advantage of both clubs. They are the only college wheeling clubs in this vicinity, and this would tend to bring them into much closer contact. The friendly rivalry aroused would be most stimulating and beneficial to both organizations...
...committee of the Wesleyan faculty appointed to investigate the bomb throwing last Friday night have ascertained the following facts which tend to show that the accidents were caused by a series of mistakes and were not intentional as has previously been thought. A member of the freshmen class telegraphed to his father in New York to procure for him half a dozen bombs for the purpose of celebrating Washington's birthday. A messenger was sent to procure the bombs, and through a mistake was sent to 20 Park Place instead of 9, as had been intended. The intention...
...every year for four crews, especially at the starting point, and a fifth crew would seriously inconvenience all. This is a very strong ground for refusing. And in the second place, a crew from the Law School made up of older men, some of whom are experienced oarsmen, would tend seriously to discourage the interest in the races among the regular class crews...
...championship next spring is by no means rosy-hued, but the conditions under which the candidates will be able to work have never been better. In the first place we have a professional coach, and secondly, the nine will play some games with professional clubs. These advantages will tend to offset the loss of so many members of last year's team, and what with conscientious work on the part of those who are candidates for the nine and an energetic and unselfish devotion on the part of its captain the nine ought this year to be worthy...