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Here lies the greatest danger that exists in present social conditions-the possession of special privilege is separating the leader from the people. Not in every case is this true, for there are many instances where privilege is used for the benefit of humanity, but in the great majority of cases it is not so used. Privilege that is not used for the common good must be given up, or it will end in the alienation of the leader from his followers
...possibilities permit. But we are sure that abolition of intercollegiate contests will work greater harm to the cause of general participation in athletics than its advantages would compensate for. At present, let us use all legitimate means to bring success in intercollegiate contests, especially football--where the need is greatest--and at the same time afford every incentive to develop the more limited contests...
...greatest problem of the coaches this year has been to develop and coach ends, and for that purpose the services of D. C. Campbell '02 and F. D. Cochrane '99, former University ends, have been secured during the past two weeks to assist the regular coaches. The choice of ends was in doubt up to the last week. Starr has been playing end in practice recently and is undoubtedly the best tackler out for the position. Macdonald is a valuable man on account of his experience, and Browne has shown great improvement recently. Bird promised well at the beginning...
...Gardner has been the greatest surprise, and deserves credit for winning the Intercollegiate, as his victory was won by consistent play. He has played less than the rest of the team, but has developed rapidly. He is aggressive, which means a great deal in tennis, and his passing strokes, especially from his forehand, are clean and accurate. His second service can be improved upon, as well as his backhand volleying...
During the last 12 months, 1,285,349 immigrants came to this country, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and Russia sending the greatest numbers; and they brought with them $25,599,893. The greatest inducements offered to these people to come to America are the letters of relatives or friends who have come here and have seen the opportunities given to hard-working people...