Word: think
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Dates: during 1890-1890
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...this way in which many cases end); secondly, to present a fair argument and let the case stand wholly on its merits. Then, too, that lawyer is the most honorable and will in the end succeed best, who treats all witnesses fairly and courteously. Too many lawyers think it advisable to bulldoze all men with whom they come in contact, but the best cross-examiner is he who treats the witnesses as if they were guests in his own house. But people will say, "Yes, this is all very well in theory, but how is it in actual practice?" Judge...
...many of the men that I have spoken to about athletics have expressed themselves as rather opposed to a dual league that I suspect the presence of a large class who believe in no league at all. I am so impressed by their arguments (which I think have not appeared in print) that I venture to ask a few lines of your space to recapitulate them in. Without any agreement or any red tape we have a league de facto. Whatever contests we undertake now will be simply matters of sport. The colleges will be (or ought to be) gentlemenly...
...first editorial discusses in a dignified manner the recent challenge from Cornell. The necessity of a dual league in athletics is again set forth and reasons are given why Cornell has no cause to think herself unjustly treated. The second editorial urges the election of vigorous officers for the Co-operative Society...
...race when the positions were announced, I was a little surprised that Mr. Bardeen had not a place, as I did not remember having passed, and did not think Mr. Keating, the winner, had passed him twice; I took it for granted, however, that I had passed him without noticing the fact. After talking the matter over with some of the competitors, including Mr. Bardeen, I became convinced that he had won the race. I mentioned the matter to some of the officials, but was told that I was mistaken. At the request of Mr. Bardeen I refrained from making...
Turning to Arnold's writings on the Bible, the speaker said that the reception of "Literature and Dogma" was the old story of Faust and Marguerite over again. The book was one which would never make converts, but which would strengthen and delight those inclined to think with its author...