The New York herald., 1878-09-28


who ann nounced that he had come long distance TO
him, no one would suppose that be was Inc man
who had won many races
.An, shure an have the honor Mister
Haniau,, said the old fellow, with bow and SWING
Ion, no, he's inside. replied Hanian, with light
laugh he sat down on tress intended for one OF
s.Arran, DOW, don't be chafhing a body" said the
old man. "And isn't he rare one," he continued
to his companion.
OF impatience at beng stared even by an admrer,
Hanlan led your correspondent into the house. me
inside as comfortable as was TO be expected from
the cheerful signs OUTSIDE. The table was still In
state Of deDris, showing the traces OF good, SUD-
slsutial dinner Tho low wooden -paneed ceiling,
th,ckiy s,rewn with heavy cross beams, the old
fashioned wall paper and curious looking ancient
pine sideboard evidently as old as the house, made
up picture that would please an artist.
"Did you stop and see Charley Courtney on your
way ups" SAID Hanlan, as he handed your corre-
spondent chair
Yes aud what do you think he told mo TO ask
you?"
"About the course Do you ike itp"
'Lke II! OF course cot. It's one OF the worst
ever SAW
..That's what Courtney says" remarked your cor
'Hs's quite right" exclaimed Mr. Ward, who was
sitting a. the window ~ agree win Hanian and him
on that score. We don't like II bit more han Char
ley does. How dld you find himY Thought DO was
In the dumps when lett you and him together, lit
tie while ago, about that French Canadian COOK OF
his"
.it;s no laughing matter, sir said Ward, in a
rious Tone 'Uuless man in training IS easy 10 his
mind ana is able 10 take TO his ood kindly he dont
get along we'll" ~
..First rate. He Is IN splendid trin. nke Charley
Courtney. He's gentleman, every inch OF HIM, and
Pm only sorry he has struck such streak Of DAD
luck"
ayes, bad luck. ! mean by that his having to put
up he has done so lar and being unable to get out
on the water though he evidently makes up tor Wy
exercise on land. But. you KNOW man IKE MIN is
best In his boa, and not all the time on his legs. -.
"5y the way, Hanian," said your correspondent,
turning TO tho oarsman. VINO sat listening to his
backsr show is 1t that you manage TO get out on the
water when Courtney can't?"
s'Oh, dom. get on tho course; wish could. LIS
only by dodR,ng a BIT behind these islands thai
manage 70 get a pull now ana then. DON'T think
I've had real good, square pun up and down until
to-day.n
badge had been gotten up by the club formed In
his native city. 1t proved ratner handsome affair,
and Haulan seemed 10 admire II very much.
awe had better wear II turned over until after the
race,'' said he. with merry laugh. at may not be
SO popular a namo after the thing is settled" i"
''How do you feel about the race and your pros
pects?"
say" replied Hanian, IN serious tone OF voice.
..Dear me-" ho continued. looking AZ his name
printed the badge IN gold letters - hats nanio
that's been tho papers good deal OF late. People
have had good deal TO say about Courtney aad Han
ian."
with deep interest"
al suppose Well, II will DC a tough one. Fne
toughest l nnvo had yet, from all accounts"
'sWOn'I tell me what you think vi the chsncesf
said correspondent
he rose 10 60 outdoors with hts friend He does all
the talking when there's anything TO be said.f
s.Cone and boats, " saia Dave Ward, rising
and lead ng the way to an clubhouse where Hanan'5 3
four shells are Kept under lock and key. "rhat
lower one, he continued alter unlocking tue pad
QUE OF waters paper boats, IRON New York. It's
% ieet inches long and IL inches VIDE at the box
Ins just above - an Elliott, ~ feet long and ll1a
inches wide. There's another OF Ehott's, the
you saw Beaseey carry of 10 the blscksmHn's lt's
81 long and loA inches WIDE This on top is
an English boat, one OF Swaddle Wiushps, 30 ieet
inches long by 11,S inches wide. They are ali good
ones.
"Ws haven't quiss settled that; but l .nink 1t Will
be ono vi Elllotps"
81 think so A good boat Is essential In a race"
show about II HAnian's running us a means vi exer
else. Ho does II regularly every day, beleveW
"rhat's Il mistake. He oniy runs when he cannot
20 on the waier-Just to Keep his ncsh down. It's q
regular s rum no pegs % css sn' n into % 20 ss; up
skin is all OF glow and ready Tor good rubbing
down"
.sYou believe in runningY"
1--WE all 20. Why, Charley Courtney runs when ne
goes out Tor breatber, though have seen It stated
IN I'M papers that Is not IN favor 0t running lbs
curious wnat wrong Impressions people got sometimes
about these Oar suen. / have cnangod my own opin-
ion OF Courtney good deal since came here some
iolks tnnk he has good many airs, butI never saw
tnein Hes modest and gentleman aud IKE him,
as said before"
poets Tor the race now that hanan leaves tho quss-
i,on to De answered bv you" :.
In u SERIOUS tone al don't wonder that Han
lau lodged IT, We know that ns gong to be
a hard struggle. Both Hanlan and 1 fully ap.
preciale the Importance Of Inc race II viii be, no
doubt the greatest race ever rowed IN America. We
know Charey Courtney to be the greatest oarsman
living on your side OF the line, ana we intend to
put our pest loot foremost 10 effort 10 him.
Courtney is tough one " row against T"
.'Cnariey told me just now that hanlan was %
best rougn scuiier he knew Of and says II
the course is rough on race DAY will increase ms
..Ho said thai, ala he?n replied Ward "wel I
believe he IL right IN one thing-Haulan Is accus-
toned TO rough walen But ! aont know about 1t
being point IN his favor with IN N Ike Courn -
show sOr"
..WsIL I'li tell you. When Two men row together
In rough water, ana one pulls at 10 pounds Court
ney wiii and the other does II loo, winch Is Han
laus weight the chances are greatly III iavor OF me
Know tho hall oi the will be up the river
aud consequently dead against tho current, 1t will
be dead pun all the way up aud Courtney will be
and ana be able TO keep his strengtn Tor the
down trip"
when saw hn. "
"Oh, that WAS not at racing pace. But he is conf.
dent, as he should be, or he would not be nt 10 go
hight lhe pr 20, and 1t WON'T be Hanians iault II he
tails 10 win 1t. Courtney VIII have 10 row ms level
think nim splendid oarsman. Al least there's ouo
but Charley Courtney who would have any chance
against him."
o"You and Courtney seem TO be excellent iriends'
'.Of course. He's "A TIP TOP fellow. Hanlan aud ha
good zeal alike Tor they are ootn quiet, easy
going fellows Don't maze any more iuss than is
necessary. l ike Cnariey myself very much In
decd
"Wel, 1 think l can say In my letter that Hanian
expects TO win the race
Don't say expects say hopes TO- and intends to try
hard We know Courtney 10 DO a ioru,icabie antag.
onis and know TOO that there will DO no child's play
Going TO cstcu tho train for hontrcalf Well, come
over aud bid Hanlan goodby, else he wiu think you
are offended at his declining 70 talk"
THIS ended the conversaoL ana your corresponde nj
star ted TO walk TO tne Btatiob. While waiting
the wuarf tor The tram Courtney puiIed down the
rvor as far head Of tue Lachine Cana and
started up again. He rowed an easy, swinging sirose
aud sent mis- boat spinning along fimousiy without
much apparent exertion. lie has better style Than
Hanlan, judging IRON what saw OF both to-day.
Courtney went clear over the course and eviden y
took ul survey Of the eddies aud currents hs
had heard mucn about.