Word: steep
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...finished third in 34 minutes, 20 seconds, also beating last year's record. The pace set by Dull of Michigan was very fast and soon after the start the line of runners extended a quarter of a mile along the course. The leaders, however, kept well together until a steep hill was reached, two miles from the start. Here H. H. Howland of Technology took the lead, closely followed by Jaques and Young. This order was maintained for the first three miles. On the second lap Young took the lead, hard pushed by Dull. The pair were running shoulder...
...second comedy, "El Cochero y M. Corneta," by Ramon de la Cruz deals with the adventures of Nicodemus, a coachman. While driving his master to a country house he neglects to apply the brakes to the carriage on a steep hill, resulting in the wreck of the carriage and the great discomfort of the occupants. His master discharges the coachman forthwith, without paying him some $462 back wages. He sends Nicodemus to M. Corneta, a debtor of his, however, with a letter recommending him to hire Nicodemus, to pay the coachman his $462 back wages, and to be sure...
...rocks. The leader's object will be geological, and the pace rapid; those who go may follow closely or drop out when they choose. All taking part in these walks are advised to take luncheon with them and to be prepared for rough country, including swamps, thickets, woodland and steep hills. Officers of instruction and government are urged to go as well as students. The first excursion will be made this morning, and will cover the hills north of Medford, crossing the Middlesex Fells to Melrose...