The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-16
VERSIONS WALK.

AS 1t became generally understood Yesterday
that Weston had left himself an almost SUPER
human effort to make during the last two days (
his exhibition OF pedestrianism. in so far as the
attempt he has been making to walk 500 miles
within six consecutive days Is concerned, the ell
feet was to cause perfect rush OF visitors to the
Third avenue Rink throughout the day and
even far in the night. In the early morning there
were present about the usual number OF visitors
and up to noon. About this time people began to
flock into the building by hundreds and by three
O'Clock there could not have been less than l, 900
persons present, the ladies' being almost equal in
numbers to those OF sterner mould The greatest
interest was manifested In every action and step
taken by Weston.
BY eight O'Clock In the evening there were not
less than 5000 persons in the building, and the
thr0ng continued to increase until ten O'Clock,
when there were close upon 5000 spectators gaz-
ing with earnest eyes upon the one man who
was making o grand attempt to complete
his difficult undertaking, notwithstanding the
good wishes and sympathy expressed for him
BY oil, he was almost fighting against hope, so
little chance did there appear OF his being able to
make the distance by the hour specified, which re-
quired that he should walk nearly six miles an
hour until the end.
WHAT WAS DONE YESTERDAY.
Weston. after the HERALD report was de-
spatched on Thursday Dight, continued to walk on
until he had made q total OF sos miles, He retired
to his room and slept until 5n ON. 43s., at which
hour he once more resumed his tramp. He scored
his first nve miles IN H.. lem. sos, notwith-
standing the fact that he was stin from
the rest ne had taken ana also from the eject OF
painful crack in the lett loot. He nevertheless
walked gamely on, making his next I'VE miles by
breakfast and to receive a,ssnon so@ his
medical attendant, Dr.. Taylor. lie came up
s 1 the se' mo ssnd Il S wa aas
scoring another five miles, and the 3lsth OF the
total OF 500, at Oh 49m. 34s AT ION. 49m S5s. an.
five were made in equally or even better time, and
the following i've by IN. i'm. IT'S. Ten miles more
were recorded at si 4om. AIS, when ne lay Gown on
his bed opposite the judges stand, bathed his ieet
and ate hearty dinner, commencing on hts work
with renewed strength at ~. I'm. los. He lrNd at
pressed himself as just able to do it he thought.
The betting was particularly lively at this point,
laying against him. The i've miles succeeding
were checked up at 6n. 15n. 35s. The latter OF
THE FASTEST MILE YET MADE
It having been done In ON. 4ss., and would have
been some 10 or 20 seconds quicker had Weston
Judges stand oicoarse weston was Tie recipient
OF immense applause, which he received with his
track with great spirit and a until
supper time, which ne took in his room, and alter
sleep OF about an hour reappeared at the starting
increasing up to this time and, as Weston toed the
scratch, he was welcomed with perfect thunder
give him more courage, and he set of at rat
tnng pace as though he would n II were
possible, not only deserve, but command success.
AT the conclusion OF Q lively squirt ne was pre-
bouquet OF choice flowers. lie completed his 355th
mile at sh. Aim. 45s and his 36oth at Oh. 4bm 49s.,
being the Goth since morning. His 365th was an
nounced at Ill., 2m. 24s., leaving him 1875 yet to do.
lie still intends to walk out the entire distance,
but says that, although he may not make IL BY
midnight he shall be within two hours OF It
Among those present last night were Judge
John r. Brady, Robert l.. Cutting, Mr.. HOLSTER
and family, Captain Burton, OF General Hancocks
son, the banker, Mr.. Solomon; J. v, Standish, A.
J. vanderpoel, William 3. Astor, Ethan Allen,
James Brown.
AZ lin. 45m. weston had got half way through
his 0S miles, when he stopped Tor rest OF 14m $685.
during which his physical condition was exam.
ined BY Professor Pancoast and DR.. Sayre.