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The Washington times., 1923-05-18
BY DIR. JULIUS KLEIN,
Director Bureau of Foreign and
Domestic Commerce, u. s. De-
partment$ of Commerce.

Written Expressly for Cosmopolitan
News Service.
This condition is simply a strik
ing manifestation of tendency
that has been quite evident for
months and in reality reflects the
new economic position Of the United
States.
A favorable trade balance is char
acteristic of debtor country, par
ticularly a new country, that has
reached the stage of paying returns
on investments of foreign capital
and for services supplied by foreign
countries.
Gets Interest Payments.
AS a debtor country before the
war, the United States had favor
able trade balance of about half a
billion dollars a year, which repre-
scented payment of interest," payment
for services, immigrant remittances
tourist expenditures, and a few other
invisible items.
AS a creditor country at present
the United States is beginning t.
receive returns on investments n
foreign countries, including interest
on war debts, and is paying proper
tionately less for certain services
such as shipping for instance, or
account of the uphuilding of the
American merchant marine.
Gold Flood Checked.
The recent increase in imports is
due to a large extent to the in
creased importations of foreign raw
materials and semi-manufactures
which reflects the increased indus
trial activity of the country.
The unfavorable trade balance
does not necessarily mean an out
flow of gold, as some gold is still
coming in, although in reduced
Quantities, and under the present
economic conditions in the United
States, as compared with the rest
Of the world, there are probably sui.
ficient inducements for the gold to
remain here, although it would be
quite advantageous for the United
States to dispose of a part of the
present holdings.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
ITALIAN AUTHOR SHOOTS
WIFE AFTER QUARREL

LONDON, May 18.-The noted
Florentine writer, Signor Massini,
shot his wife fatally after a quarrel
and then surrendered to the police
with. the remark: "All husbands do
this sooner or later" says a Flor
ence dispatch to the Daily Mail.
, Massini, who was the head Of a
Publishing house, recently wrote a
psychological novel entitled Fred
erice Durga. The novel, which
was great success. appeared .un-
der the pseudonym Ccsare CadIIte
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
SOVIET SEXES JAPANESE
POACHING BOATS IN FIGHT

MOSCOW, May 18-A Vladi-
vostok dispatch received here an
nounces fight between a Russian
patrol boat and two JAPANESE
steamers poaching in Russian
waters.
The Japanese resisted the Rus.
sian patrol boat, and in the shoot.
ing that followed one Russian was
killed and three japanese were
wounded. The steamers were seized
by the Russians.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
DEATH Of GOULD
LAID To CURSE
Of PHARAOH
Illness Following Visit to Tomb
Puzzled Europe's Best
Physicians.
By international News Service

PARIS, May 1S.-George Jay
Gould, jr., American financier ana
railway magnate, who died at MS
villa on the French Riviera Weo-
nesday after lengthy illness, may
have been another victim OF the
curse Of the Pharaohs," according
to a dispatch from Mentone today
telling of a superstititious report
which has grown up there sllce
the death. =
Gould and his second wife were
travelling in Egypt when Aoro
Carnavon was engaged in opening
the tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amen in the
valley of the kings where the
ancient Paraohs buried thirty CEN
turtles ago.
Visited Tomb.
Gould visited the tomb and joked
with Lord Carnarvon about the
superstition held by some that a
curse of death would descend upon
any one who disturbed the sancity
of the aged sanctuary. Neither
Lord CarnarVon nor Gould took
the Pharaoh legend seriously.
Within a few days both Gould
and his nephew, Frank J. Gould,
contracted heavy colds.
Symptoms similar to the strange
malady which caused the death of
Lord Carnarvon developed in
Gould. His lungs became affected
and the illness was diagnosed as
pneumonia. Gould was brought to
the Frenchi Rivera where a cot
tage was rented. His heart grew
weak and specialists were plainly
puzzled.
All the care and attention that
the Gould millions could purchase
were bestowed upon the patient
His bride was at the bedside daily.
Gould sank steadily but at times
rallied, giving hope to his friends
that he would recover.
Recalled Death Curse.
When Lord Carnarvon fell ill at
Cairo Gould recalled the death
curse of the Pharaohs. He anxious
ly watched the bulletins from the
bedside of the English explorer.
When news came that Lord
Carnarvon was dead and news
papers began to recall the super
stttious curse of the Pharaohs"
which was believed by some to be
responsible Gould was shocked.
After Carnarvon's death the Amer
lean financier is said to have pom
ASASu CONTINUALLY over the mystery
and the legend of Tut-Ankh-Amen's
threat against the peace and Sc
curity of any man who disturbed
his tomb.
Gould's illness puzzled Europe's
most illustrious specialists. They
were unable to combat it success
fully. There was a constant feel.
ing of ,feebleness. The doctors felt
sure that worry aggravated Gould's
illness. Without worriment over
the curse of the Pharaohs" and
the strange death of Lord Carnar.
Won, Gould might have recovered,
the doctors believe.
Wasted Away.
Gould was a strong, robust man
when he came to Europe to make
his home after his second marriage.
He wasted away after his illness
developed and weighed less than
100 pounds at the end.
The revelation that any one con-
nected Gould's death with the so.
called curse of the .Pharaohs"
came as surprise to friends in
Paris. 1t was not even known
that Gould felt any interest in
Egyptology.
GouId's body is being brought to
Paris to await shipment to New
York.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
CANADA BARS GUARD
FOR DEAD U. S. GUNNER

WINDSOR, Ont, May Is
Canadian custom officials at Wal
kerville refused to permit a squad
of United States marines, serving
rs a guard of honor for E G.
Beauregard, until his death a gun
ner in the American navy, from
carrying their rifles across the Dor.
der without a special permit.
Canadian veterans registered a
sharp protest against the "red
tape"
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
SHIFT IN TRADE
BALANCE DUE
To DEBTS
Julius Klein Explains How U.
: S. as Creditor Nation Is
Paid on investments.

The announcement by the De-
pdrtment of Commerce that the
balance of trade during the first
four months of this, gear, for the
first time IN nearly ten gears, aUGs
against the United States, attract
ed considerable attention among
business men and lOGs the cause of
much comment.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
ADVERTISEMENT.
Skin Peeling Natures
Aid to NeuO Completion
ADVERTISENIE
Tse Ordlnary MercoIizeh WA

Ordinary Mercolized Wax IL q natural
beautifier. BY taking off the devitaIized
surface skin. IL merely hastens Nature'a
work. The underlying skin, brought
gradually to view, exhibits the heal1bv
youthful color produced by depilIarv
circulation. This because the capiIisries
are thus brought nearer the surface: also
because the new skin is unsoiled by dust
and dirt. Mercolized Wax to he had a :
any drug store Ian ounce will dor. is
put on nightly like cold cream, washed
off mornings with warm water. It's work
usually is completed in from seven 10
ten days, long enough not to show too
marked results from day to day, or
cause discomfort or detention indoors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-03

eral Sawyer when he died instan-
taneously without a word or a groan.
I'VE all believe he died from apo
plexy or rupture Of blood vessel in
the axis of the brain near the respira-
tory center.
His death came after recovery from
the acute illness was in process. 1t
might have occurred at any time. One
manner.
(Signed)
c. E. SAWYER, Md.
RAY LYMAN WILBUR, Md.
C. NJ. COOPER, Nd.
]. T. BOONE, Md.
HUBERT WORK, Nd
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-03
PHYSICIANS DATE
HARD|NG'S ILLNESS
FROM LAST SPRING
Normal Strength Never Re-
gained Following Attack of
Flu in Washington,

By United Meas
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. S-Presi-
dent Warren G. Harding died from
apoplexy, or a rupture Of blood
vessel in the axis Of the brain near
the respiratory center" his five ply
sicians said in formal statement
issued at midnight.
The statement said:
Last spring, following a period Of
overwork and great strain President
Harding. was confined to his bed
with an attack of influenza which was
followed by a few nocturnal attacks
Of bad breathing. His recovery was
slow and he had not fully regained
his normal strength and health when
he started on the trip to Alaska"
Had Oppressed Feeling
He had also had some attacks of
abdominal pain and indigestion and at
times he had some pain associated
with a feeling of oppression In the
chest. For some years his systohc
blood pressure had averaged around
$50, and there was evidence Of some
arteriosclerosis, enlargement of the
heart and defective action Of the
kidneys. Except for fatigue and the
facts that his heart and blood vessels
were some years older than the rest
of his body, he was in reasonably
good health.
ION the trip from Alaska he had an
acute castro intestinal attack, asso-
ciated with abdominal pain and fever.
In spite of his illness he insisted on
putting through his program of
speaking in Vancouver and Seattle.
He had considerable difficulty in COM
plotting his address in Seattle because
OF weakness and pain.
Because of this, he was persuaded
to come directly to San Francisco and
arrived at the Palace Hotel Sunday
morning, July IS. He dressed and
walked to the automobile from the
train. Sunday evening a consultation
was called because his temperature
had risen to 102 and his pulse and res
pirations were abnormally rapid.
Pneumonia Develops.
The abdominal difficulty had by
this time become localized in the gall
bladder region, but there was a gen
eral tosenia with fever and leucocy-
tosis. A central neutrality-suspicious.
soon developed on the left side. It
was accompanied by short circuitary
collapses with cold sweats and an ir-
regular pulse. Most Disturbing OF all
was the rapid and irregular breath
ing, suggestive OF arteriosclerosis of
the brain vessels in the region Of the
respiratory center.
Under treatment marked improve
ment in the pneumonia and circula-
tory disturbances took place and
Thursday, Aug. 2, he was free from
fever and pain; the acute lung condi-
ton was practically gone. He was
resting comfortably in bed and con-
versing with Mrs. Harding and Cen
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-03

Greys, Fancy Mixtures and Tweed
Novelties. Tailored in styles that
please the boys, of materials that
will give long wear and satisfac-
ton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-03

Cleanup sale of up to 50 values, in
plain and fancy weaves, wide and
narrow brims, high, medium and
low crowns. Whites or tans with
black and brown ribbons. All sizes
while they last.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-03

It is quite unusual to be able to selec
from so varied an assortment at so Low
a price. There are Whites, Ecru, Grey
Blacks and Porous weaves. All sizes, g.
to 46.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-07-31
DEsDE AIBoN1To

Nuestro actual Comisie nado de Ser
vicio Pnblico, don Pedro Rosario, sigue
prestando ell mayor interes para toeos
aquellos asuntos que Sc relacionan con
el bienestar de la comunidad que re-
presenta. A causa de la fuerte y peril
naz seGuia que azota esta comarca, Ell
citado amigo, Sc ha visto en- la impe-
riosa necesidad de practicar un sinnu-
nero de gestiones para evitar Ell NAL
que todos deploramos. Por 10. pronto,
POI medic de TN tubo &c pulgada me-
dia, ha conseguido llevar mayor car.
tidad del preciado liquido a los tan.
cues del nuevo acueducto. De un mo.
mento otro, scg1n Sc nos ha infox-
mado, Sc daran principle los trab;:-
jos de una gran represa, con capacidad
suf1ciente para contrarrestar una sequia
de unos cuantos meses. En- estas ob-as
Sc gastaran alrededor de $4,000. Hay
algunas opiniones en- pro en- contra
del referido proyecto. Ciertos expertos
locales, entire ellos el amigo don. Diego
Becerra, tienen la arraigada creencia
de que esa obra sera uno de los fraca-
SOS mas formidables que registrar& la
historic del pueblo de Aibonito, pero
en- cambio otras personas Green 10 con
trario, contandose entire 6stas ell que
estas lfneas escribe. I.o que fuere so.
nara.
Uno de los planes de la actual Ad-
nlinistraci6n es construir un buen ca
mino de automobiles en- Ell barrio i
Roble de esta jurisdiction. AplaudimoS
Ell proyecto deseando que Sc neve Ia
practica 10 antes possible.
va estan circulando los programs
para las fiestas sociales que Sc nevaran
a efecto a fines del presente mes. Al
bonito Sc divertira de 10 Undo, tenien.
do en- cuenta que la vida es corta so
10 importa pasarla bien.
Parece que una poderosa compaiia
americana acaricia el proyecto de es-
tablecer en- las cercanis de esta pobla-
cion un gran hotel con toda clase de
comodidades. En- la referida obra Sc
gastaran 100000.
A pesar de la escasez de aqua mu-
chas familias de La isla estan pasando
o. verano en- estas salEdables montafias
gczando de las delcias de este china sin
igual. Reciban todas nuestro mas COZ
dial saludo de bienvenida.
F. POINT zAYAs.
Aibonito, P. r.. julio 27 de 1928.
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9z35.-
Declaration de Dominic.
Elk parte.
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cha ocupando su cargo como 10 esta
el Sr. Font con el beneplacito de los
Comites de Barros y Adjuntas, re-
presentantes estos de 3767 volunta-
des en- las elecciones. celebradas Ell
2 de noviembre de 1920.
Els de lamontarse y 10 sentimos
por ell sefior Tous Soto que el NOM
bramiento de Juez Municipal de Ad-
juntas Sc haya consumado sin su pre-
sencia Y sin la protesta siquiera de
los senadores republicanos.
El cargo de Juez Municipal en- los
pueblos de tercera clase como Adj
juntas, la ley no eMge que sean abo-
gados, el no ser defendido este de-
recho que tienen los republicanos de
Adjuntas de elegir su propio candi-
dato por el sefior Tous Soto como
jefe del Partido primero como se-
nador despues merece. y lie tributa-
mos la mas acerba .critica.
No Sc incomode nj Sc impaciente
por clio el senor Tous Soto. La cri-
tica es un juicio de deslinde. En- este
proceso como en- todos, hay que en-
pear por investigar los hechos y
oir Y pensar las pruebas, para ter
minar c'n la sentencia. Precindir
es faltar la equidad que prohibe
dictar faho sin conocer los alegatos
de las parties.
UN JIBARO LEIDO.
i ID ID
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MARTA DE LA ToRRE
(cOntinuaci6u de la pagina 81

postrarse en- adoracion ante tan privi-
legiada, tan favorecida de las musas.
y 81 no 10 hacemos es porque tales ma
nifestaciones no caben dentro de los
limites que nos impone una sociedad
fr1a, mas calculadora que sensitiva.
Ell violin encierra tesoros de belleza.
Encierra el alma de un poeta incompa-
rable lleno de nostaIgias divinas. Hay
en- su lenguaje angustias. anhelos. emo
jos, protestas indignaciones, con ter
nuras, gemidcs, suspiros, rezos y be-
SOS. Tiene tambi6n discursos de admi-
rable serenidad, y para poner de ma
niiesto taitos y tan delicados matices
menester es identiacarse con esa alma,
tener una alma gemeia de esa etra tan
inuuieta Y brillante. MARTA DE LA
TORRE la posee que supera al mismo
violin.
A la sonora MARTA DE LA To-
RRE la acompafa en- el piano muy
artisticamente su esposo el senior va
lencia que es todo admiration ado
raci6n para la excelsa artista. Noble
espectaculol
Damos las gracias mas expresivas a
los gentilisimos esposos Mesorana por
su invitaci6n del domingo.
M. MARTINEZ PLEE.
(Reproducido de Eel Imparcial'').
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UN JTBARo LEIDO.
Adjuntas, P. R., Julio % de 1923.
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Por cuanto, habiendo presentado ell
a5ogado F. Gallardo Diaz una mocion
nombre de Juan Gonzalez para que
Sc de.lare a SUI favor ell dominic de
"a siguiente finca:-
"RUsTICA:- predio de terreno
situado en- ell barrio de Anton Ruiz
en- la municipalidad de Humacao,, !,
Puerto Rico, compuesto de tres cuer
das equivalentes un hectarea, diez
y siete areas y once centiareas, en-
lindes por ell Norte con Agustin Ro-
Nero por el Sur con Antonio A. Rolg,
por el Este con Ell camino vecinal que
dc Humacao conduce al barrio dc
Manbiche por el oeste con Cleto
Garcia
Por tanto, y habiendose ordenado por
ei Hon. Juez de esta Corte de Distrito
Sc publique por tres veces la preten-
sion en- un periodico de los de mayores
circulation de los que Sc editan en- esta
ciudad para que los que tengan derecho
real sobre Ell inmueble descrito, las per-
sonas ignoradas quienes pueda per-
judicar la inscription, especialmente
Carmen Rivera a sus herederos des-
conocidos causahabientes y en- gene
raj a todo ell que desee oponerse, pue-
dan efectuarlo dentro del termino de
sesenta dfas, libro la presente en- Hu-
macao, p. r., 25 dfas de julio de
1928.
A. RAMIREZ, Jr.
Secretario. Advt.
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EsTUDIo COMMERCIAL
\. RAMIREZ, Jr.
Secretario. Advt.

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Tenedor Libros, $12; Ccntabilidad Mer-
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TRES PERSONALS QUEMADAS
CON GASOLINA

En- ell barrio Melilla. de Santurce,
en- los momentos que Nicasio Garcia
llenaba una lampara de gasolina, Sc
infamo y exploto dicho aparato oca-
sionandole el, su hermana Tere-
sa y su hija Esther, quemaduras de
las cuales fueron asistidas en- Ell hos
pital municipal.
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AibOnitO, P. R.. julio 27 de 1928.
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EsTAEcs UNIDos DE AMERICA.
El Presidente de los E. u S.
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EDICT 7 O
DrsTRITO JUDICIAL DE HUMA,
Gao, PUERTO RICO

EN- LA coRTE DE DIsTRITo
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3E;..a'ls:'s'''s'za


fault, and her second victory came
when she defeated Colonel Douve
by shooting par on the long eiRh-
teenth hole-and when a woman
shoots par on a 675-yard hole she
is playing real golf.
Her progress toward the cup was
stopped Sunday by Mr.. Bennett, q
brilliant player, who took the match
up and 3 to play.
Although Mrs. Won STEINER ad-
mits with a laugh that her heart
was set on getting to the finals, she
is not discouraged.
Anyone who can swim two-and.a-
half miles up the Potomac, and set
time record at that, is no quit
ter, you know.
This fair golfer, who was re-
nowned as a dramatic star Il few
years ago. was also a semifinaliSt
in The Times tournament held at
East Potomac Park recently. The
winner of this public course cham.
pionship was Mrs. Nebel, who,
through her fifteen years expert
ence in match playing. has devel-
oped into calm, beautifully stroked
player.
So, between these two Washing
ton players, we hope that Edith
Cummings will soon realize the
truth of the saying, Uneasy lies
the head that wears a crown"
The Washington times., 1923-10-31
TORONTO ARGoNAUTS IN
GAME WITH THIRD CORPS

NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-Football o.
a new and exciting nature will be
on tap at the Yankee stadium
Saturday afternoon when the To-
ronto Argonauts, champions of the
Dominion of Canada for the last
four years, meet the eleven of the
Third Corps Area. The Argonauts
are recent converts from the English
Rugby gamey the conversion hav.
ing been worked during the world
war.
The Argonauts have developed. a
fast team under expert coaching.
They adhere to the Rugby practice
Of keeping a man behind the ball
and passing as soon as the ball car
rier is tackled. The Third Corps
will have to be on edge to stop
the Canadians from gaining. Frank
Shaughenessy, once a well-known
American football star, is active
with the ArgonautS.
The Washington times., 1923-10-31
De Forest Tells How
Dempsey Looked
At First

Jack Dempsey looked like a
kindergarten pupil in the school
OF boxing to Jimmy De Forest
the first time the noted trainer
saw the present champion in
action at Grupp's gymnasium.
He took hold of the aspiring
knock-about youth and devel-
oped him into a product more
like something that came out
OF Krupp's.
Read in today's ninth install
ment of Jimmy De Forests
series on his life as a trainer
how he became acquainted with
Jack Dempsey, the heavyweight
title holder, who has stopped
Flrpo Nnd Carpenter outright
and won a decision over Tom
Gibbons.
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American, did not win, get the
place or show, they can congratu-
late themselves on being a safe
and sane fourth.
A soft answer turneth away wrath,
they say;
But if we are offered bitumi-
nous
When we ask the coal dealer for
anthracite
Wen make the air lurid and
luminous.
TEACHER (first day Of school)
Johnny, what is meant when you
say a persons efforts are fruit
less"7
JOHNNIE-It means he ain't
got no bananas.
Wonder if Greece is determined
that the knell of Corfu shall not
ring tonight?
The Washington times., 1923-10-31
WITH FULL DRESS.

TT is needless to remark the ac-
L cessories that go with dress
clothes are just as important as
the suit itself. Considering full
dress, a stiff-bosomed shirt is tho
only correct wear. The stud
holes can be one or two, but not
three, which is reserved for
Tuxedos. It seems likely that
one hole will be. used by smart
men this season, and q plain
pearl stud is as smart as can be.
Pearls are pretty expensive, and
most of us cannot afford pearls
in our links as well; but mother
of.pearl with platinum or thin
gold mounting for the cuffs and
vest buttons is quite permissible.
The collar must be wing and
as high as possible, while ties
white ties only. OF course, with.
full dress-are tied with a small
knot. and the most is made or
the popular butterfly ends. These
ends are worn in front or the
collar ends. In black ties with a
tuxedo the small knot and large
ends are not so popular and have
given way to a fatter tie-if one
may use such an expression-but
this style does not seem yet to
have attached itself to full dress
ties.
Black silk socks with or with
out white clocks are correct.
Colored clocks or combinations
other than black and white are
not correct. Plain black patent
The Washington times., 1923-10-31
STRAND MAKES
RECORDS IN
HIT TING
Salt Lake outfieIder Hangs
Up New Worlds Mark With
325 Safe Swats.

Paul Strand, former big league
pitcher. now playing the outfield
for Duffy Lewis Salt Lake City
team, lead the Pacific Coast League
batters for the 1929 season with
an average of .395. He set a new
home run record with a total of
forty three and hung up a new
worlds record with a total Of 32s
safe hits during the campaign.
Here are the various leaders:
Leader in batting Strand,
Salt Lake, 1895.
Leader in home runs-Paul
Strand, Salt Lake, 43.
Leader in triples-Pete Schneider
Vernon, %.
Leader in doubles-Roy Leslie
Salt Lake, rs.
Leader in stolen Merlin
Kopp, Sacramento, "A.
Leader in sacrifice hits-Clyde
Mearkle, Seattle, 45.
Leader in base hits-Paul Strand,
Salt Lake, 325.
The Washington times., 1923-10-31
EDDIE CASEY BELIEVES
TUFTS MAY WIN CONTEST

BOSTON, Oct. 31.-The Tufts Col
lege eleven, which battles Harvard
Saturday at Cambridge, is coached
by Eddie Casey, halfback on the
1917, 1918, and 1913 Crimson teams
Eddie has taken hope now that
Percy Wendell has beaten his in
structor, Percy Haughton, that ne
will have similar good luck Satur'
day.
The Medford boys have not met
such very strong teams, but Satur
day they defeated, by 6 to 8, the
Middlebury team, which has pre-
Viously held Harvard on even terms