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...cannot inquire into such obscure questions. The words must be interpreted as they are written. The views of the "fathers" were divergent on the question of paper money. Some were against giving the power to Congress, others were in favor, so no clause whatever was inserted, thus leaving the contest to the future. The opinions of Marshall, which followed the formation of the Constitution, were all in favor of according the power to Congress. Later on, Webster and Story agreed with Marshall. The court in its last case has given us a decision that will stand the test of time...
...time to row this year? It is beginning to be suggested that she will not, even if a challenge were received within a few days there will be none too much time for all arrangements to be made for a September race, and, therefore, the idea of seeing the contest this year is dying out gradually. But may we not expect the meeting next year? It seems now that this is to be the probable outcome of the discussion, and that next year will see the race on one of the two Thames rivers. In case of a race here...
...statement in the Boston Herald of Sunday that the pole-vault is to be one of Harvard's strong points in the Mott Haven contest next Saturday is untrue since Shearman of Yale has cleared a higher distance than any athlete at Harvard...
...game on Holmes between the seniors and juniors was a very prettily played contest from beginning to end, all but two of the errors being very excusable. As the 'Varsity was away Holmes was used instead of Jarvis, and the vast array of empty benches seemed to dampen the enthusiasm of the spectators, and there was no cheering, and, needless to say, no "rattling." The game was the prettiest game of the series so far, and very much the most enjoyable, as it was played strictly on its merits. Eighty-seven made only two fielding errors, which cost her nothing...
...this historic town at its best is to see it in the spring. To best see it, it must be seen on other than a day of intercollegiate contest. Excitement oddly contrasts with the quietness of the town...