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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...atheists who attempted investigations into the mysteries of their origin, and it was not until the middle of the eighteenth century that enough facts had been obtained on this subject to found a system of knowledge. But then men began to make researches and new facts were discovered every year. In 1859 Darwin wrote his "Origin of Species," a work which was formed of the new science. For ten years after this, anthropological societies sprang up with great rapidity in many parts of Europe and they are now flourishing in full force. Charles Darwin will always be remembered...
...important change in the prescribed freshman Physics is announced to take effect the present term. In former years electricity alone has been treated and the scope of the course has been so limited that it has held a minor place not suited to the importance of the subject. The course this year will consist of thirteen lectures upon various topics in Physics and Mechanics including the applications of electricity...
...upon topics which he has especially studied. The result will be an interesting and instructive series, treating the subject in a general, comprehensive way. The necessity of such a change has long been evident, and now that it is made, one of the most irksome features of the freshman year has been removed. The lectures are open to all members of the University and will doubtless be attended by many upperclassmen who desire a general knowledge of Physics but who have been unable to devote time to the subject in their regular work...
Bell, '92, who is also trying for the position of catcher. Duncan, '90, a new man. Linn, '90, of last year's nine. Cummings, '91, a member of last year's freshman nine and a strong batter. Nichols, '91, of last year's freshman nine. Hale, L. S. S., who is also a candidate for catcher, and McKean, '90, a good all-round player, who has played since his freshman year on his class nine...
Notwithstanding the number of candidates, the outlook for the nine this year is very gloomy. The quality is by no means equal to the quantity, and only by the most strenuous exertions can the nine hope to make a worthy showing on the field this spring...