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...class games on Thursday last we were sorry to see the evidently bad manner in which the meeting was managed. The events were not started in the published order and a spirit of slackness and irresponsibility prevailed. It is needless to say that the meeting this afternoon must not be managed in this way. We expect those in charge of the games to do everything in their power to make them go off well and promptly...
...instructive lectures which have been given here this year, was delivered last evening in the Jefferson Physical Laboratory by Professor Henry A. Rowland of Johns Hopkins University. The subject, "Modern views in relation to electrical currents," was treated in a very thorough and at the same time very simple manner, so as to be not only intelligeable but at the same time interesting to all. Professor Rowland briefly sketched the history of the discoveries in relation to electrical currents, and then expanded the theory now held by the leading physicists, to the effect that electrical currents are propagated like light...
...that the expenses of this lecture, which fell entirely upon the society, were quite heavy, and depleted to quite anextent the treasury of the society, which is by no means rich. Next Thursday evening, those who listened to M. Coquelin, will have a chance to show in a substantial manner their appreciation of the efforts of the society, and, the interest they take in its welfare...
...pleasure of the service was greatly enhanced by the singing of the choir. The first anthem, for male voices only, was rendered in an especially effective manner...
...principals which govern the management of railroads. These are inherently wrong, but cannot be changed by the stroke of the pen. The principal purpose of the interstate commerce act is to secure uniformity and impartiality in railroad service. The act was read at this point to show the manner in which it proposed to accomplish this. The requirements seem simple but when there is an attempt to enforce them, immediate difficulties are met. For instance, in the clause, "the charges (for transportation) shall be reasonable and just," great difficulty is found in interpreting the words "reasonable and just." To attempt...