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...South. When at last it grew clearer that the slave labor could not compete on equal terms with free labor and that it was impossible to give salve labor a free chance in the territories, the theory of secession became at once the foremost subject of discussion. So perfect was the unanimity and solidity of the people, that within a hundred days from the election of Lincoln they were seated in the provisional congress of a new government. Masters so long, they were masterful...
...punting, Sawin kicking to Daly and Kendall, with Campbell and Hallowell running down the field. Stillman and Ellis also made some long twirling punts. No line-up followed, but both regular men and substitutes ran through signals for twenty-five minutes. The self-control of the men was perfect; there was no fumbling or missing of signals. Lewis had the forwards in good shape, and they started quickly and hard. The backs were slow at first, but improved perceptibly under coaching. Ellis showed up very well, both in carrying the ball and in helping the other men. The interference...
...football game yesterday between Princeton and Columbia was one of the closest ever held on Columbia Field. Columbia's team was in perfect condition, and in spite of their hard game with Cornell on Saturday, all the Princeton players were in good shape...
...showing that the Filipinos would in time develop a feeling of national spirit. He was clear and logical and spoke with good emphasis. H. P. Chandler '01 spoke deliberately and had the advantage of a very good voice. P. E. Fitzpatrick '02 had an easy presence, together with a perfect control of voice and gestures. M. Seasongood 1L. also had a good presence, speaking clearly and with considerable force at times...
...Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania was played here this afternoon. The weather was threatening and just a trifle too warm for good football. There was a very slight breeze which blew directly south across the gridiron, thus giving very little assistance to either team. The field was in perfect condition for fast play without being too hard...