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The Cairo bulletin., 1909-04-01

Nine men out of possible ten wear
a sad look after they have been mar.
ried a year.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-04-01

on Sept LIST the Arab Fire com
pany celebrated its tenth anniversary
in grand style Ia the afternoon a
parade was had through the prin-
cipal streets, in which the Mechanics
Fire company % Paducah aud the
Arabs took part accompanied by
three brass bands IN the evening a
banquet was given al the St Charle S
HC tel Tho Bulletin published the
list of mc'nNers and torchboys. IS in
alt Those still living are p. Lehning,
w H. Sandusky. Thcs ]. Kerth. J.
s. Pearden. FL Dezonia. n, Priority
wm. kiuee. s Schwartz. Jotn II.
Robinson A Lohr. Chas. Ga'igher
]. A. Go,dstine members. and VIM.
Winter and = Devote. torchboys The
company YVES organized on Sept. +,
1889. in a shanty on the 81 of the
present Ruder block Jack Winter
was the first president aud served in
that capacity nine years OF the ten.
disastrous fire, early on the
morning of Sept. 3rd destroyed six
buildings at The northwest corner of
Eighth street and Washington ave-
nue.. The fire started in Closes gro
Gerry store and soon spread north and
south on Washington avenue. On
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-04-01
VISITS WITH
IS NfGIE ~
Rats

Rats
"Methinks these poems are more
pastoral that Sapphic. sighed the first
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-04-01

maximum of enjoyment at a minimum
of expense, and it emphasizes the fact
that what sometimes costs the least is
frequently worth the most.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07
Where the Waste Is Greatest

DROBABLY the most criminal waste of fuel occurs
in the production of coke in ordinary beehive
ovens In the Connesville, Pennsylvania field alone
twenty five thousand ovens of this type are in al
most daily In making coke about thirty five
per cent. of the coal is burned to coke the other
slxty-fve per cent. Part of this burning is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07
Demands of the Future

TT NAV be questioned whether this rate will hold IN
the future In fact it is difficult to conceive how
this can be So but when consider that the
demand for coal is controlled by the increase in most
understand how it can remain constant. Thus,
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
The Pltt Diamond.

WhlA Pitt, the grandfather of Lord
Chatham, was governor of Fort st.
George In 1898 he became acquainted
with a jewel merchant named jam
chund, who brought a diamond Of
great size for sale. He asked $4,000
for 1t In the rough. 1t should, Of
course. have been bought on behalf of
the company, but Pitt, seeing money
In 1t, could not resist the temptation
Of making private bargain. He be-
came the pOssessor of the stone for
the sum Of 10000, and he was quite
satisfied that he had behaved honor
ably when he paid the man, who on
his part was also content. But the
diamond was known to be worth more
than Jamchund had received, and the
transaction gave rise to q good deal
Of gossip. which in no way decreased
when later on Pitt had the stone cut
IL England and sold Il to the regent of
France for f135.OOO. Even that enor-
nous sum did not represent It's true
value. The stone was set In the royal
crown Of France. II weighed 4IO
carats in the rough. bat the cutting re.
duced Il TO 1S8 carats.--MFs. Penney's
Sort st. George. Madras"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
The Kino of Rome.

To teach his son obedience to nurs-
cry rules Napoleon gave strict orders
that he never be admitted to his apart
ments If he came thither alone. One
morning the little king of Rome came
trotting along the corridor and. look
ing up at the tall officer on guard. i'm
periously ordered: open the door for
me. want to see papa"
The officer. true to his instructions.
answered gently. but firmly. Sire. |
cannot open the door to your maj
esty."
why notT' demanded the little
autocrat. II am the little king"
At the gentle reminder. But your
majesty is all alone" the golden hair
ed chefuh. seemed somewhat ncu-
plused. but. his governess appearing a
moment later. he seized her hand and.
thus protected. stamped his tiny foot
and cried: '"Open the door. The king
wishes it!''
This time. all being In order, the tall
oficer dung the door wide open. sol
EMMY announcing. The king OF
Rome"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
LOOK HERR.

To the Prospective Homeseekers.
We are at your service and solicit
your patronage, having spent time
and money In cruising the Occur
d'Alene Indian reservation. We can
show you any and all parts OF tho
some together with guaranteed esti-
mates OF timber per quarter sec
lions; also agricultural propositions
and their proximity to railroads,
highways and water. and the eleva.
ton thereof; general slope Of land
and character Of same. Our plat Is
a duplicate OF the ofIlcial records Of
the United States land once. show
Ing all Indian allotments a. ap-
proved. The only information worth
your consideration IL from reliable
cruisers who have eanvassed the SIT
uation.
]. w. JONES,
Expert Timber Estimator and
Cruiser. 500 D. Street.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23

$50 Cholly IL cured OF his love for
Miss Mennypluaks. ehT
Yes; her father gave him the out.
door treatment. Exchange.
"of course you'd have been happier
IL you hadn't married me-"
Yes, love. but I wouldn't have
known it"-New York Press.
Does he always speak the truthY'
Il think not. l notice Iaat all his
friends praise bis judgment. London
Telegraph
The standard from which the Eng,
fish yard measure is taken was the
arm Of King Henry l.. which was ex.
actly three feet IN length,
ue-Do you think your father would
object to my marrying your
She--I don't know. IL he's a bit like
me he would. Exchange,
Doctor. my wife has lost her voice.
What can | do about itY'
Go home late s0lsAS nlght"-London
Express,
Rage Is vulgar aud never more vul-
gar than when Il proceeds from morti.
aed pride, disappointed ambition and
thwarted wlllfamess. : cOIerldge.
Each female oyster lays from 16,.
00o.000 To- SS,0o0O00 eggs year. OF
which onty about one In each 1900.
000 reaches maturity.
Sometimes rubbing with alcohol viii
rest TIRED feet. and Il Is also said that
Il Is a preventive Of q cold after get
ting the feet wet.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
COMING EVENTS

August 26-2S-Teacher examination
and examination for eighth grade
state diplomas In city hall.
August 31-Meeting OF county road
overseers in city hall.
Wednesday, Aug. 81, and Ave days,
Columbia river M. e. conference at
Methodist church, Bishop Smith
presiding.
October 9-15--Catholic ladies bazaar.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23

Angry Parent-Another thousand!
Not another penny. I'm tired Of your
extravagance. young man. 1t win do
You no good to hang around here. for
my mind u made up and I'm q man OF
Iron. You made your mistake by not
realizing the truth Of the take care OF
the pennies" proverb.
Spendthrift S0n-No. sir. I made NJ
mistake By believing the proverb about
striking when the iron d hOE-Bohe-
milan Magazine.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
The Eternal Eaminin..

It would seem that the six-year-oh
daughter Of Washington oHlcial e q
times harassed with doubts touching
his own future conduct Of life.
Father" said she. I'D like to have
your advice about something"
We'll. daughter" answered the IA
Their. with the solemn air and speech
be Affects ut such times, upon what
point am to be taken into your con
fdence? Whatever it may be. prom
ise that / shall give it my earnest con
sideration.-
Its this" said the child. when
get through school. what would you
advise me TO do while I'm waiting 70
set married '-St Louis Repuhlie.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
The Roll Call! See page 8.
Phster is comingl See page 3.

80 1890 go
Phster is comingl See page 9.
Jungle moon at the Lyric tonight.
Hot air furnaces that give salts
faction installed by Perrault, the
furnace man. $40 Lakeside. Bell
phone 1877 Black.
Mrs. Bert Nelson, of Lacrosse, has
gone to st. Ignace, Mich, to visit at
the homo OF her parents for two
months. She was accompanied by
her daughter, Marion.
The Roll Call! See page 3.
Mrs. Hattie Barden, of Syracuse,
N. Y, Is in the city visiting at the
home OF her brother, s. J. Luce, and
will probably remain for the greater
part OF the winter.
/ am after the furnace business
with both feet and hands, so let me
figure with you. 1t means money In
your pocket. Chas. Perrault, $40
Lakeside. Bell phone 1877 Black.
Harry Stark went to Payette, this
state, today, where he will attend
school during he coming year. He
was accompanied as far as Spokane
by his father, w. r. Stark.
The Roll Call! See page 3.
Wanted--Po POSITION as stenographeT
and general Office assistant by young
lady who has had three years ex-
perience In work of this kind. Ad-
dress sos Reid street, or call No. 49,
Black, Bell phone.
Joe Latus returned from Seattle
yesterday, where he has been seeing
the fair and visiting with friends for
the past ten days. He reported for
duty at the Iowa Jewelry store this
morning.
Miss May Smith. Of oscoda, Mich,
arrived in the city yesterday and will
be the guest of T. B. Bailey and fam
lily for time. She was met at Spo-
kane and accompanied to Occur
d'Alene by Mr.. Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Raymond, who
are located in Spokane, are in the
city today preparing their goods foi
shipment, which will go forward to.
morrow. Mr.. Raymond states thai
he is to do engineering in the future
and will begin work about Septem
Der /.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
WAS A GRAND suCoRss.

The annual outing and picnic Of
the s. II. and e. r. OF America was
held yesterday and was in every way
success. In the neighborhood of
three hundred were in attendance
and all report delightful time.
Boats left the dock at 10 a. m. and
at 1850 p, m. bearing the crowd to
the picnic grounds, Games were In
dulged In and all kinds of sports en-
joyed, All had plenty to eat during
the day and boating and dancing
helped to form the pleasantness of
the occasion.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
WEATHER REPORT.

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 23.-Fore-
cast for northern Idaho and Eastern
washington for "a hours ending at
s O'Clock .. m. tomorrow:
Fair tonight and Tuesday.
The local weather report for the
"a hours ending at O'Clock p. 10.
today shows a maximum temperature
OF SO degrees, minimum AZ.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
RHonRs sOHOI.ARaHIP.

The next qualifying examination
for the Rhodes scholarships for
Idaho will be held at the University
Of Idaho, Moscow, Tuesday and
Wednesday, October 10 and 30,
1909. Dean J. g. Eldridge win act
as supervising examiner and will
conduct the examination in accord
ance with the regulations and time
table prescribed by the Rhodes trus-
tees. For further information apply
to James A. MacLean. chairman OF
the committee OF selection for Idaho,
Moscow. Idaho.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
WHERE TO FIND sUPr. JOHNSON

Pupils, guardians or parents who
wish to consult me In regard to
school work will find me at the SUI
perlntendent's office In the high
school building.
ONCE hours from 8 a. m. until
1880 a. m, and from / p. m. until
S:30 p. m, Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of
each week until school begins.
After the beginning OF school office
hours will be- changed.
Very respectfully,
CHAS. JOHNSON, Supt.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23

We wonder II the citizens OF Occur
d'Alene would not favor having an
oprea house. Not a hundred thou
sand dollar one, but an amusement
place just sufficient to provide good
plays occasionally.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23

In passing the various residences
on some of our preutiest streets 1t Il
quite visible that there are several
yards which are in bad shape and
should be cleaned up. A little extra
work will bring about the desired
result.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23

With the building next year of the
new Masonic temple, the high school
building, the Kootenai county court
house, the public library, st. Thomas
Catholic church, the federal build
Ing, the new Sisters academy, the c.,
NJ. & p. s. railway. the new electric
line to Wallace, and sawmill by the
Rutlege Lumber company, what is to
keep Occur d'Alene down? Not a
thing; and we forgot to add that
probably the city council will build
few blocks of paved streets, to-
gether with some other improve
ments they have in mind.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23

II sponge cake is mixed with cold
water 1t lie yellow, but If the water
be boiling hot the cake will be white.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23

Not an incident occurred yesterday
afternoon to mar the beautiful cere-
monies of the laying of the corner
stone Of the new Catholic church.
Occur d'Alene should be proud of SO
fine a structure as will be the new
st. Thomas church when 1t Is COM
pleted, and all thanks are due Father
Purcell for his ardent labors and
faithful service to his people here.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23

There are two divorce suits to
enter the court at near date, the
parties being Walter J. Cracking vs..
Elizabeth B. Cracking, his wife, and
Frank Drummond vs.. Amelia Drum
mond. Attorneys Gray & knight
rep plaintiff in the former suit and
Black G. Wernette the latter.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23

Water can't rise above its level,
nor can a community rise above the
level OF its citizenship. If the citi-
Gems are lukewarm, limp and lazy,
the town will be wish-washy. wabbly
and weak, but II the citizens have
vertebrae. vim and vigor, the town
will be substantial, solid and strong.
Let us all brace up and make this
city of ours a place of energy, ambi-
ton and enterprise.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
POT PoURRI
Things OF More or Less Local
Interest.

Cold tea is excellent for cleaning
grained goods.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
CITY IN BRIEF.

The Roll Call! See page 3.
Pnster is coming! see page 8.
Fancy china at Fourth Street Fair.
The Roll Call! See page 3.
Paster is coming! See page 8.
See real naval life tonight at the
Lyric.
Souvenir china at Fourth Street
Fair.
United States navy life at the
Lyric tonight.
Judge Egbers has returned from
the Seattle fair.
Hammocks one-fourth OF at
Fourth Street Fair.
A new trick at the Lyric tonight.
Five and 40 cents.
DR.. p. ]. scallon and son have
gone to Wolf Lodge for a hunt.
Dancing In Park pavilion twice a
week--Wednesda and Saturday
evenings.
Pnster is cOmingl See page 8.
Mrs. Hattie Keller has returned
home from her visit in Genesee. this
state.
Kitchen furniture for sale and
modern house close In for rent, Call
ass Blk.
Work on the excavating for the
new Masonic temple viii begin in the
morning.
The Roll Calf See page 3.
can 2Os and the Merchants Trans
fer company wagon win bs at your
door Immediately.
y. A. Drake, who has been in Seat
tie for the past few weeks. has re-
turned to the city.
Pnster is comingl See page 3.
Judge Witten and family and Mr..
Fisher, his assistant. departed for
Washington. D, O., today.
The Panhandle Abstract company
Is equipped for quick and reliable
eryice; has All records In It's once.
Mrs. +, d. Seymour is entertainlng
Mrs. Pears and three children, OF
Spokane. at her home in this city,
Lodge hall for rent for lodges and
parties. Finest hall in the city. APP,
ply 70 Ed oShea. 415 Fourth street
Mrs. Maria A. Tyler arrived in tn,
city today and win make her futur,
home with her son. w. J. Tyler. ant
family.
Plaster is coming! See page 8.
Mrs. o. Il. Gage win return from
her visit with relatives in Jackson
Mich, the latter part of the presen
week.
The Roll Call! SEQ page 3.
Mrs, James White and daughter
who have been visiting. Mrs. p. ]
scallon for a week. have returned t
their home in wallace.
Nilss Katherine Dunlavy, Of thl
city. and Miss Audry Hillyard. Of SpC
kane. left for the Seattle fair TO-DAY
and win be gone about two weeks.
Pnster is coming! SEQ page 5.
Thoroughly dry ls-ineh Or an
tAmaraek slab wood delivered. 70
sale cheap. Blackwell LHmbar con
pany. Bell phone 20. Interstate Z.
Father Purcell and his niece, Mis-
Catherine Purcell, accompanied
Bishop Glorleux, Of Boise, went /
Spirit Lake Saturday Afternoon
where Miss Purcell sang at an entel
tainment for the benefit Of the Cath
Ollie church OF that place.
Floral Cup and Lenox furnaces al
the best. Let me ilsure on you
heating plant. You viii save none
by getting my figures. G. Perfaul
Don't forget the fact that you ca
save money BY getting my figures o
furnaces. @. Perrault, s10 Lakesld.
Ben phone Is7 Black.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23

The editor evidently intended to
do the square thing who got of the
following: IF any subscriber finds
line in this paper which he does
not like and cannot agree with, If
he will bring the paper to this Office
and point out the offending line, the
editor will take his scissors and cut
1t out for him."
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23

Continued from Page one.)
the state militia II the situation does
not improve by night.
Hospitals Filled.

1t Is impossible to secure an accur-
ate list Of the injured, as they are
being secreted by friends among the
strikers, and 1t Ia thought the num-
Der fatally injured will be found
large when house to house search
Is made, The hospitals are crowded
to their full capacity by persons call
Ing to have injuries dressed.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
Cheese In Scum.

Cheese is almost always a nice addi-
tion to a soup. Besides being agree
able to the palate. it adds nutrlment
to the soup II 1t is not rich In itself.
like the tomato and the vegetable soup.
Any good yellow cheese can be utilized
In this way, even ordinary American
cheese. In foreign households clear
consomme and other soups are often
accompanied by grated Parmesan
cheese.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23
Generous

at Is only right that l should tell
yOU." she said. shat father has lost
ALL"
"NOt air. he exclaimed.
"Yes. all she asserted.
"No," he said firmly. mot al. You
are still left to him. could not be 30
cruel as to add to his misfOrsunes.
Tell him-tell him from me that my
generosity impels me to leave him
what little lies IN my power"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-08-23

The negro, although proverbia1ly I'M
proyident, sometimes has his weather
eye open.
A man gave dime to q young
darky who had done him some trining
service. The darky handed it back.
snow. Marse Billy" he said, '.you
knows dOan' want no pay for what
l does for you. Des gimme dat ole
suit O. elo'es youse got on"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-13

1T. ove Everybody expected to see the
ills umpire eaten alive.
WI When Vaughan got within, hve zee o,
atham the umpipe looked up. IN a
,.~ry mnconcerned manner he inquired,
HguIssllo. Harry. How Is your liver
,.a,ghan was so taken back for MN.
,,,a That he sputtercd and then burst
o or laughing. In another moment ne
uu Sinking back to TN, bench, COM
plstey beaten by this shH't :, Of willis wilt he
yas ,lways in trouble With chris Vor
S ma' Ahe. his employer. 1t was the Gus
u ,er, ~ Won der Abe to call the players
to" ,b,ut twice n week for lecture.
osnciaily II they had been losing. .,
fhey were ali seated In Won der Ahe's
oG,ce An room on the tenth floor OF an
oaic q building. There was not another
vail that high within n mile
lust as Chris began his lecture La
ham began to act queerly.
"Vot is der matter. Arlle?" asked Won
der Ahe. WIZ don, you pay atten-
II think somebody Is looking In at the
window" replied Latham. as he winksd
q ha- team mAtsa
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-13


Aurelia tore after me like an infuri-
ated tiger, putting every ounce Of
strength he possessed into his punches
He was somewhat dazed when lie found
that he had not knocked me out. was
the first man on whom his punch had
failed | then surprised him some more
by standing up toe to toe and meeting
him blow for blow. Before the end Of
the round l succeeded In hooking my
left half scissors hook into his liver and
forced him to cover UP. As the round
closed he was hanging on for dear life
did my best, but could not succeed
In knocking him out. The latter rounds
were all my way, and al the end OF the
twentieth | had piled UP such a lead
that | was handed the decision on a sill
yer platter. Not a man kicked on the
verdict and the bets were paid of With
out question Duncan Mcdonald was
referee, and his decision was cheered by
the crowd.
As soon as could get dressed I hur-
ried over to the pool room and collected
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-13

coaching lines with q bundle OF papers
and a match. In a moment he started
4 bonfire. and everybody In the stands
followed suit. This lronIcal shot was
too strong for the umpires. and they
finally called the game on account Of
darkness other comedians Of the dia-
mond have been pulling of that trick
ever since.
had the fun one time OF travelling
a week with Latham while lie vas an
umpire in the Southern League. On one
Of those days the BIrrnIng am club vas
playing at Little Rock, and 1t was just
at the end Of the season. Pat Wright
was playing first for Little Rock. and
Pat Millerick, Of Birmingham, was at
the bat He hit little srounder tow
ard snort, and for moment II was
fumbled Pat went numbering down to
first Seeing that he couldn't quite
make It on the run. he slid for the bag.
Pat Wright at the same time got the
ball . little wide and slid fer the beg
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-13
ARLIE LATHAM, BASEBALL CLOWN,
ENGAGED TO GIVE GIANTS GINGER
Veteran hobinson Agrees 10 Aid
McGrQW With the Young Pitchers

WI BERT ROBINSON the famous catcher OF the Baltimore "
w with the Giants 10
w his friend McGaw handling the pitchers with ms settled
Mcraw
about handling
youthful twlers Robinson "Robby famiarly called They
the mit
baseball with the Baltimore
Eastern League
afraid somebody will good difficult to
League
spoil stiffness
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-13
Known Far and Wide as Great
est Comedian the Diamond
Has Ever Had.
BY BOHEMIAN BULGER.

IF Arle Latham Joins the Glants-and
| McGraw says he mIght-every move
i will be n picture. II is the purpose
of the manager Of the Giants to use
Latham for the simple purpose OF keep.
ing tie team in a good humor. Now
that ne is deprived OF the comIcal ser
vices Of Luther Taylor. somebody is
needed 10 keep the fun going. Latham
as player is impossible His arm Is
SO bad that he could not even throw a
tit; but on the coaching lines he can
easily hit 500 That is the only purpose
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-13
Carlisle Indian Shows Great
Form in the Distance
Events.

TT begins 10 look as II the Indian Is
coming into his own. First We had
l Longboat and then came Simpson
Now Mike Murphy. the famous trainer
OF athletes. comes forward with the
oplnion that Tcwanima. the Carlisle In
n.da. Is one OF the creates, long-distance
runners In the world. Endurance has
always BEEN one OF the greatest quail
ties possessed by the Indian ms an ath-
lete. on account OF his inability TO
start quickly and cover short distances
at a fast clip he gradually dropped out