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Roundsman O'Phlynn of the 8th Precinct was the first to notice the destruction. About 2 A.M. he saw a number of figures steal stealthily along the west side of Acropolis Avenue and turn into Marathon Street. On returning from the other end of his beat and reaching Marathon Street, corner of Omicron, he perceived, to his surprise, that nearly all the lamps in the street were extinguished, and on his stopping for a moment to view the scene he heard a crash close behind him, and saw the only remaining lamp on Marathon Street - the one in front...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE TRUE STORY OF THE MUTILATION OF THE HERMAE. | 3/25/1881 | See Source »

...Greek department have equal claims on our recognition. He stands, indubitably and without any doubt, at the head of all the younger instructors, and we venture the prediction that his lecture will prove a powerful stimulus to all lovers of art. Fine arts men, we hope, particularly, will turn out and show that Harvard indifference is a myth...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A NEW COURSE OF LECTURES. | 3/11/1881 | See Source »

...sufficient money to pay the expenses of Myers in England. Among other attractions, Myers himself will attempt to beat his own 3-4-mile record, in which attempt he will be assisted by several prominent amateurs; as, L. A. Stuart, Voorhees, White, &c., who will run with him in turn, relieving each other at intervals. It will doubtless be a great performance for that track...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SPORTING COLUMN. | 3/11/1881 | See Source »

...linger ye in these sombre shades? In distant city there is a ball. Turn aside and come with me. Become renowned by being first in the car, first in town, and first in the heart of Parker...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE 'ALF AND 'ALFS. | 2/25/1881 | See Source »

...went (gently reclining in a Palace Car of the fabric Pullman) an elderly lady, kind and exceeding curious, made bold to ask him wherefore he sallied forth thus alone. To which Lighthead replied, "I go to the College Harvard." "Nay," quoth the dame, "'tis a naughty place. Prithee turn back." But Lighthead, still with his burden on his back, went forward, and on the morning of the second day he reached a city duller than the grave. And Lighthead, somewhat weary, did partake of refreshment and the nut-brown ale; and asking of the carle who kept...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS. | 2/11/1881 | See Source »