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There was rather a small attendance at the library yesterday...
...vested in a senate composed of twenty-one members. Every legislative act requires the signature of the regent to become a law. The judicial power is vested in a court presided over by a chief justice and two associates. There are also meetings of the general assembly. It reflects rather severely on this system, that if all the officers, save the marshal, the prosecuting attorney and the justices, were to resign, the efficiency of the government would not in the slightest degree be impaired...
...Park an admirable company of artists will present Cazauran's adaptation of the celebrated French society drama, entitled "Felicia, or Woman's Love." Some serious objection has been found to the play because of the rather doubtful character of the plot, which is probably familiar to the reader. Miss Rose Eytinge, who assumes the title role, is an actress of much merit, and in this particular part, her original creation, she is seen to the best advantage...
...members amuse themselves by filling the professor's overcoat with a suspicious looking bottle, several clam shells, etc. Next day, Prof. L. remarks that the gentlemen who left the remains of their lunch in his coat could have them on application. The few who did not laugh rather gave themselves away. - [Orient...
...contestants in the walking match have changed positions. Hazael is now in front, followed by Fitzgerald, while Rowell is number 4. Rowell and Hughes are in rather poor condition. A doctor attended Rowel at noon yesterday, and the report is that he is either ill or shamming. The following was the score at 2 o'clock this morning : Hazael, 445; Fitzgerald, 424; Rowell, 410; Hughes, 382; Sullivan, 410; Hart, 410; Noremac, 394. The score at 3 o'clock was : Hazael, 450; Fitzgerald, 427; Hart, 412; Sullivan, 411; Rowell, 410; Noremac, 400; Hughes, 382. The bookmakers yesterday afternoon were offering...