The New York herald., 1876-11-02
THE FEMALE PEDESTRIANS.

The recent exhibitions of pedestriansm Of Weston
O'Leary and others revived to certain extent pas
time that for many years had been left entirely in
hands OF few professionals OF questionable reputa
tion. The performances OF Weston, followed as they
were by those Of O'Lcary, tho Chicago champion en-
listed sympathizers TO athletic sport that has
few equals exciting and healthy exercise IL also
brought to notice two lady pedestrians who have
shown themselves capable of great fcats in the way
OF endurance and speed. MISS Marshall and Miss
Won H,llcrn walked match IN Chicago last
February, in which the conditions were that victory
would belong TO the lady accomplishing the greatest
distance IN days Tho rcieree in tho above match,
Mr.. oLeary, declared in favor OF Miss Marshall de-
cision which gave general dissatisfaction, ms the
friends OF Miss Won Hern satisfied that they
had not been fairly dealt With. The affair created
siderable discussion at tho time, each party thinking
that with unbiased judges she ablo to defeat the
othcr and the affair dnally eliminated the following
correspondence
Miss MARY MaasnArr. No. aa7 Kobry street, cy:-
three miles in yon x days. race you know 70 be
feels confident thai had she had the same sympathy and
attention snown you the result would nave heen quito
wealthy or influential a. yours but you dare 20 meet
her on r sans Ip'ng % - .'m place IRON Uaeaso
think there will be trouble in raising ucient money
your
L. ZEAL CEOuNARD
CHICAGO. July 8, 1876
Miss BERTHA yox HrILERS:-
In answer to letter written In behalf have only
that neither made make insertions and
far the result ot the the judges decided
that aud your leaving the track twenty Hour hours
before tho termination Of the time stipulated settled
all questions 10 merit result. When you
dare make antiber match you
very feminine position. and as determined to
compiish something in this line and have tme aud
money 20 prepare myself to make reputation
cause you dare me- am advised by my friends say
you that yon will rsse half of OF 900 that will
another match and consent walk ThilNdc.
phs, object TO Chicago, suitable place be
found for the race. MARY MARSHALL.
CHICAGO. August s, 1875
Miss MARY MARSHALL, No 227 South ltotey Street,
induce 10 enter Into for another
trial. and being than dissatisfied with result the
last walk anding he opinion OF the Judges dc
hereby formally chalenxe yon 70 enter another
purse OF $IW0; but being entirely nnacqnainted
In Philadelphia where | know yon have
other city, and boston New York sat
sacory reply this communication will further
obstacle to the making OF an agreement n
CHICAGO, August Q. 1870
Your caeuge Of the 5h Ia received and accepted
As will not again walk in Chicago and ojet 90
pbilsdep pha. will New York city. and
November that mutually agree upon. Hoping to
MAkY MARSHALL.
Both ladies' have consequently been Ia training
time, and they will commence their arduous task
Nonoay morning. November 9, at five minutes past
twelve A. NJ The greatest has been taken by the
trainers 0i both these lad'cs 10 bring them the
scratch perfect condition. and considerable interest
match has therefore accrued as both professional
and amateur athletes are ANXIOUS 10 bee what woman
can accomplish when brought 10 the post In good con-