The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-28
0'Leary Suffering, but Steadily
Gaining in the Race.
RUMORED FINANCIAL TROUBLES.
"0ld Sport" Thirty-six Miles Be-
hind, but Still Game.
NINE. ANDERSON'S PROGRESS
The Plucky Little Pedestrian
Makes a Speech.

MaA5S q DpS5C1l.
There is dissatisfaction in the camp Of tho pedes
TRANS at Gilmore's Garden The financial success OF
the undertaking is likely to produce unpleasant feel
ings between some of the parties Immediately in
ierested Christmas Days crowd caused trouble
in the first place. and outside speculation commenced
when oT.eary left the track Thursday to visit
the front OF the building. Another visit of similar
character said have been made by the champion
yesterday morning, and Immediately afterward there
was war of words in OIearys cottage. during
which. it is reported. of the ticket takers was
struck in the face. Immediate Interference pre-
vented trouble Friends Of both parties assert
that there be wrong perpetrated without de-
lection Safeguards placed about both the selling
of tickets and taking them at the door, the slight
est discrepancy would be discovered Rumor has it
that Mr. william H. Vanderbilt despatched his pr-
~te secretary to the Garden yesterday for the pur
pose Of inquring into the alleged effort of somebody
to perperate wrong in this particular. 1t required
but short time it is further said. to convince him
that the system adopted correct and that every
thing was in coInmendable shape. According to the
articles of agreement each days receipts handed
Mr.. James Kelly the bookmaker who is response
bic for their final division. The public has taken such
interest the contest the large amount of $4,000
$4,000 has been taken at the Office. and there is
chance of this sum being largely increased.
sHAKY
Sport has only got stitch in his side" said
Barney Aaron, 'and he's going to lie down minute"
This was at H. Sim sos. yesterday afternoon when
the Bridgeport pedestrian had completed 295 miles.
The same old Hmping. shutting gait apparent. He
was stiff and craped in every limb and it had really
come to that point when it would seem to be merci-
full take him of the track for good Suggestions Of
this kind however declared to be foolish by
those interested in the success OF the undertaking.
"'Sport, is all right said they "and he walk the
time agread upon. Though hardened by life of
exposure is reared this ordeal will be remembered
by hrp the day OF his death Coming the track At
12h. Am Friday morning, after rest of
2h. Slim. 30s., Campana managed to pull
through tive additional miles by III 29na- 1885,, which
made 270 miles his credit. While lie waking
the last mile Of this distance OLeary who had been
asleep IN 4sm IT'S, reappeared, and with great
vigor began his laoors anew Those in the
building hurried to the side of his track and
rheered him quite Justify. Pegging away. with
short stop of 2m. 15s. on the 293d mile. the cham
pion accompanied by William Z. Harding, Of his
attendants ran the total distance against his name
on the score sheet up to 800 miles This at
5h- l5s- A. NJ. The achievement received with
during the 30Sh mile. the time being about nine
O'Clock. This required lii. lin. AIS. Once more
the track he worked with WILL and at III I'm 35s.
r. M. 319 miles was marked az the result
Hes walking fresh a daisy, said friend, and
really such was the case His complexion was clearer.
his step more elastic, his stride somewhat longer.
and the general appearance OF the walker much i'm
proved. He seemed a machine rather than
bundle of flesh, blood and nerves. Behind
all this, however. there was much pain. Though
somewhat improved his heel is in u terrible condi-
ton 1t will take q month his physician says ITO
store 1t 10 norrni condition In addition TO this an
noyance OF his little toe mails came of on Wednes
day and still. laborng under these difficulties he
continues his journey as if nothing had happened
Stewed tripe, fish chowder and now and then
bit of mutton chop was Campanas fancy for food
yesterday. Occasionally glass or wine was given
him, which he rellshed exceedingly. A diet with the
view of giving him strength has worked in
spects quite satisfactorily The stitch in his side
Kept him within his quarters for IN 3Om 30s.. it
being an. PIN p. NJ when ne returned
very stiff he was, indeed; but in q short time he
.warmed OUT of il and logged along at fair ratio Of
speed say four miles an hour. Occasionally he
would run portion Of lap, when the crowd
applauded him heartily. AT IN. som. y. Nj.
oLeary little than 20 miles the best OF the
tramp "Sport'' finished his 300th mile at 5h. 41m
sos, and he extremely particular that the
notice board should put up correctly. That's
it, he said with approving shake of the head when
tho figures went up. His 305th mile made at IN.
l5n. 3us and I've more added to the al 5h.
35m. O5s bouquet, the first he had received was
handed him on his 3llth mile. amid the applause Of
hundreds. Within the next hour he was given several
floral tributes.
tn the garden. Whom the clock marked 81. 07m 35s.
OLeary had travelled 325 miles; at Al. 30m. l0s $50
miles and $40 miles at III. Aim. 25s. In good form
he scored another mile. making the 3f5th. At times
the music inspiritng the spectators
yaised to intense excitement The champion travelled
his 35Oth mile at 1Oh l5m- los. portions of the last
lap being made at squirt. sport at this Juncture
80 miles behind.
ErMoRs ARRANGEMENT.
The "true inwardness" Of the walk to be
simply this. on Monday night last the hackers or
rather the four persons Interested sport came to
the conclusion that they had enough Their man
also inclined 20 feel that he
satisfied The $1,000 up for the match they
in bad luck they cast about for way TO
get out Of their difficulty. Propositions made
% the other side aud accepted anu from that time
"Sport" walked with feeling that his share vi
the proceeds was assured. Ia other words, he Is
walking for bonus instead OF the faain stakes aud
what would have followed ii he were the winner.
Notwithstanding this the competition has been
spirited and the end viii be looked forward to with
the deepest interest. Tho winner will the stake
money. This cannot be disputed.
That beats old Hughes, don't ity' asked sport"
when lie had finished his 5lOfh mile. AT sh. Som g5s
J.. M, which created general laugh with those who
remembered that the Topper" accomplished thas
distance only, In his late walk against Iaary. al
Oh. 5sIn p. NJ. sport" completed his 3i5th mile
and then retired TO his quarters several hours
sleep GOOD night aal the old man TO tho iudues
and walked quite brskly away
I'm bet 500" said Barney Aaron, that I mako
sport run nifty miles tomorrow"
heart"
sports" wife was in the cottage to receive him,
and, giving nina hearty kiss said. II hope 10
sse YOU on the track to-fnorrow Several local poll
ticians OF note called the old and shook his
hands heartily for the pluck he had displayed.
oLEAnY sUPFKHIso.
To make his JOB beset with more dificuItios
o'Lery caught heavy cold on Thursday night and
physical disabilities seemed to have no effect npon
him Round aud round has track he travelled with
the regularity Of having fob To
perform. AMI knowing it, WAS determined
upon is completion ia far shape. At Ion. slim ais
he lclt the track Tor two hours lao having as.,,,l,
plished 35l miles, laps. lie then 10 hoarse he
could hardly speak. At this hour there were ; tFn
people Ia the Garden.
me Following tables give Interesting details since
last report
oLEARY. "sponT
Hlss. H. H. w. s. Mics. D. H. NJ s.
2J5........ ~ 50 2G5........ ~ ~
SOV. ........4 W 10 21O........A 4 81 %
auJ......... ~ 2g5.......4 q 40 Al