Word: evenness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...being headed. Such a re-action in fielding came as a keen disappointment to every one who has followed the work of the nine this season. It certainly seems to be inexcusable in men who by this time should have become experienced enough to maintain their self-control even under trying conditions...
...McCornick's illness has come as another unfortunate set-back to the favorable work of the nine in preparation for the game. Both men may be able to play, although there is a strong probability that Fitz will not be in condition and that McCornick will not even be able to accompany the nine on the trip. In this case Morse will pitch and Foster will be played at first...
...editorials are more interesting reading than usual and the article on "Artie in Cambridge" is a clever take-off of a popular style of modern story. The third number of "Lispings of Little Lew" is even better than the preceding ones...
...exclude those whom they aim to exclude, and because they contain no provision for the exclusion of certain other undesirable immigrants. In the laws as they stand there is practically nothing to prevent idiots, insane persons, paupers and criminals from coming to this country by way of Canada. But even if these could be excluded, there are reasons why further restrictions should be imposed. In the first place, while the supply of public lands to accommodate the new arrivals has decreased, the number of immigrants has vastly increased since 1820. The cheapening of transportation has made it possible for almost...
...Dripps was the second speaker for Princeton. He took up the question of the desirability of the present tide of immigration from Southern Europe. It is claimed that these immigrants are so extremely undesirable that something should be done to keep them out, even if we do not strike at any other class. As a matter of fact, however, these people are desirable. It is claimed that they drift to the almshouses and slums. From the actual statistics that have been gathered, however, it is seen that the Italians and the Hungarians do not constitute such an alarming proportion...