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...standard compound passenger locomotive, designed by S. M. Vanclain, exhibited in the transportation building at the World's Fair, and put in successful operation since, has been given to the department of mechanical engineering of Columbia. It will be mounted on friction wheels, fitted with brakes, so that it can be run at its highest speed...
...disinterested enthusiasm with which they have carried out the plan, afford the best possible proof that an association containing such men will become a far-reaching power for good in the University. The undergraduates welcome the new association, are confident that it can do efficient work without creating friction, and are grateful to the men who have carried out the work of organization...
...supervision we do not mean interference. Graduates can assist without causing friction. The present plan is then a welcome one. Harvard, owing to peculiar conditions needs organizing more than any other college, and she may well be grateful to those who are making this earnest effort to provide the machinery...
...Such a form of government is unnecessary. A. Our present system is satisfactory. (1) It possesses all the lack of friction that is consistent with careful legislation. (2) It secures as much harmony between the departments as is consistent with their independence. (3) It represents the people in the best way. (a) Under it the majority can not oppress the minority. (x) The power of the majority is restrained by checks. (4) It trains many men in the functions of government. (a) Every member of Congress is represented on some committee. (b) These committees prepare the bills. (5) It gives...
...this precarious and dilatory state of affairs flows the need of a permanent system, which has the advantages of having the machinery ready and getting a large number of cases referred to arbitration earlier. This means not only a lessening of the irritation and friction between the two counties, but also a saving of the material loss now produced by the mere apprehension of hostilities...