Word: handed
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...large extent remedied the wretched condition of the tenement district of New York City. Mr. Gilder then spoke on the general subject of public opinion in the United States. He said those who are watching most closely and keenly the trend of events note two tendencies; on the one hand a growth of public interest in purer government; a winning battle for the abolition of the spoils system; a growing independence among voters; a diminution of corruption in Congress; on the other hand, along with all this, a great deal of bribery at the polls; a growing domination of corrupt...
...application to the individuals who have displayed such disloyalty, the editorial can not be too warmly commnded. On the other hand, however, the writer asserts too much in thus accusing the correspondents as a body. In the case of the outrageous reports of the so-called "riot" last June, for instance, most of the mischief was done by city reporters detailed to cover the affair. With a few notable exceptions these accounts were not written by Harvard...
...candidates from 1900 be in rowing room dressed to row at 4.40; candidates from '99 at 4.50; from '98 at 5.00; and from '97, Law and Graduate Schools at 5.10. The candidates will be divided into permanent squads and temporary captains will be appointed. Every man must be on hand promptly at the time appointed for his class...
...squad, which now numbers about 35, has showed marked improvement; the men are not so awkward in sliding as at first, although they are still very slow at starting. The fielding is rather cleaner and the men seem to be learning how to handle the ball. On the other hand, the throwing, especially after fumbles is apt to be very wild. S. W. Lewis 1900, H. Foster '98, and A. Davis '98 have been taking turns at playing first base and of these Lewis has so far showed up rather the best, although the others have been doing well...
...candidates for the baseball team began regular batting practice yesterday. The cage is open daily from 10 to 1 and two pitchers are on hand to pitch to the men when they have unoccupied time between recitations...