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...this basis the cost of transportation as between all branches of the service. The value of the service as well as its cost must enter into consideration when rates are being regulated. The granting of differentials, which make the charges on long and short hauls seem out of proportion, often still further complicate the matter. It is necessary to leave many of the questions concerning the regulation of rates to the discretion of the carrier, but the Inter-state act controls this discretion by declaring that there shall be no unjust discrimination. The differences in classification of rates which exist...
...stolen bases, so seldom did Harvard men get on bases. The first inning was a disastrous one for Harvard. In all the games so far this season the nine fails to settle down to steady work until after the first inning, and in that inning the game is often lost...
...championship games brings to mind the inadequate accommodations for the scorers which have been provided in past years by the management. At present there is room for only six men at the scorers' table. The need of ampler space is evident. Last year at the championship games it was often the case that ten or fifteen reporters were obliged to score the game without having the slightest conveniences for their work. We hope that the management will not allow this state of affairs to continue another year. One at least, if not two, additional tables should be furnished...
...king Nebuchednezzar and his family. The writing was carefully done and showed much exactness on the part of the writer. It was the custom for the people to wear seals inscribed with figures of deities, men and animals, as a protection against evil spirits, and these figures are often merely impressed upon the stone while still in the soft condition. Seals with writtings on various subjects have been found, and one of the most important ones we have shows that it was used in some important commercial transaction. An extra layer of stone was layed over the seal for protection...
...have felt so strongly in the past few years. The second nine can be relied upon to play a game far superior to many teams with whom it has been the custom for the 'varsity to arrange games. Practice with many of these teams instead of proving helpful, has often been demoralizing to the training of the 'varsity. The following temporary selection of men has been made by Captain McKean to compose the second nine: Bingham, '89, pitcher; Smith. '89, cather; McKean '90, 1st base; Wood '91, 2nd base; Bates '90, 3rd base; Curtis '92, short-stop; Codman '90, left...