Word: effectively
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...best one in this number. Its author, Mr. Woodrow Wilson, brings out the four following points, viz: that the general forces of democracy have been undermining all old forms of government; that these forces had nothing to do with the creation of our government; that they nevertheless had some effect upon us as part of the general influences of the age; and that the problems of organization and leadership are the most important questions...
...arrangements and accomodations for books, also, it departs from the old type of libraries. The former structure resembled a church with lofty columns and arches, the alcoves and cases for books perched on gatteries or balconies. This system while effective for spectular purposes, was a very bad one for a library where books were to be well cared for. Those in the upper part of the room were inaccessible on account of the number of stairs to be climbed and at the same time were injured by the great heat. The scheme of the new library is radically different...
...report has been going the rounds of the college to the effect that a costly iron fence is to be built quite around the yard. The story, we are aware, is not authoritatively told, and yet, even at the risk of being mistaken, we think it best to give the matter some attention. On a priori grounds doubtless a fence such as described would not be half a bad idea. Expecially if it served the purpose of excluding the trouble some trespasser and the abominable "mucker" we would be forced to admit it a common blessing. There seem...
...communication the thesis nuisance comes up for a little more much needed criticism; criticism which is useless, however, so far as any effect upon the authorities is concerned...
...Answers to disadvantages claimed for government ownership and management. 1. Conditions are not as alleged, unfavorable-Labor, article on transportation. 2. Political effect would be beneficial rather than injurious, on account of (a) increased civil service and (b) scrutiny of opposition party and press. 3. Individual enterprise is quickened instead of dulled-Harpers Monthly, Vol 73. 4. Instances of inferiority of state roads in other countries are due to conditions not existing here...