Word: scheme
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...introduction of manual training is also being considered, with the possibility of having apparatus installed in the basement. Such a scheme, however, would involve a complete reorganization of the Union, since at present no provision is made for children, for whom such a course would be primarily adapted. This fact makes any definite decision about the matter impossible for some time to come...
...expense of the scheme there would, I am sure, be little trouble. It would be easily and cheerfully met by the general account, as there is no reason why such a room should not be nearly self-supporting. The loss of four out of so many tables could be arranged for by admitting fewer new men to the association next year...
Looking at the debate, as a whole, the point that told most for Harvard was that the scheme of a separate tariff would not work in practice, for Congress would favor the United States on account of the pressure that could be brought to bear by American manufacturers. It can safely be said that Yale did not prove clearly that the Dingley tariff would increase the price of necessaries. Yale proved that if these necessaries came from foreign countries they would have to pay a higher duty than they do now, but Harvard showed effectively that the necessaries could...
Careful plans were laid, and for months arms were smuggled into the Transvaal. Everything seemed prosperous and Cecil Rhodes had agreed to time his raid so as to help out the rebels. He was too hasty, however, the plot was discovered, and the whole scheme ended in failure. The leaders were captured, but were released later on payment of a large ransom...
...editorials, one on the coming performance of Iphigenie, and one on the athletic ticket scheme, and a book review, close the number, which, as a whole, is one of the best, if not the best, which have appeared this year...