, 1879-02-23

IL not, o discreet silence Would De tile next bcSi
thing.
PEDESTRIANISAf.
NINE. LII CuAPrELLE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
HER WALK
OF 2, 700 quarter-milcs in 200 quarter-hours at
the Folly Theatre last evening in the presence
Of an immense audience, every scat being taken
before o'clock. At o'clock yesterday morn
ing the little woman had 2,G13 quar-
tcrs to her credit, aud through the
weary watches OF the early morning she
plodded steadily along, never uttering
word of complaint, although suffering terribly
from sore feet and the nervous prostration
which a walk Of this kind necessarily entails.
at o'clock in the morning 2,642 quarters had
been gone oyer, and as the last day OF the long
walk began the pedestrian was evidently in
better spirits than Tor some time preuons, the
knowledge that victory was almost within her
grasp and the end OF her. suffer-
ings at hand cheering her on.
Steadily she went along, and by o'clock
large numbers OF people began to arrive, al
though there were several who called before
breakfast, and not few who had remained in
the building during the night. 1t being holi-
day, and business more or less at 4 standsti1l,
numbers improved the opportunity to witness
the close Of the greatest pedestrian feat ever at
tempted in the West. Noon came, and us tho
bell struck the hour. the 2,G5bth quarter was
finished amid general hnrrah from the audi
cnce. the auditorium having ny this time be-
come we'll filed.
In tile afternoon thGre was 4 still larger
crowd, which continued to steadily increase In
numbers, until, as nboyc statcd, every available
elnt taken et & n9rfnaE in fhn nvpn3lr nt
which time the tally-shcet showed 2, 2,GS0 quar-
tcrs to have been gone orer. Then the fun be-
cau. At each appearance Of La ChaDpelle the
crowd would applaud vigorously, to which the
her farorite red suit, and made the laps in sotnc-
what better style than had been her custom, be-
ing accompanied each quarter by Mr..
james Smith, the well-known fast walker,
or Ms. Charles Daytcs, ner manager,
and promoter Of pedestrian exhibitions, is also
quite speedy, ha7iny record for one mile Of
7:32. AT 10 O'Clock, while they were wa1king
the ,t0Gth quarter. the MADAME was presented
with au elegant floral tribute in the shape Of d
kind Of smile to oyersprcad the little woman's
countenance, while Davies, who enjoyed the
honor of earning the flowers. was fuirfv beam
ing with satisfaction oyer the interest taken
by the public 10 bis protege: As the
journey was near, the enthusiasm increased,
and each appearance Of La Chappcllc caused
the widest applause. When she came out
for the 2,G91th quarter. couple OF young
ladies were walking mic at quite rapid gait.
Determined not to be beaten at aus, style Of
going. the Madame begun stepping out in lively
style, and flushed the quarter in 2:5N
In addition to the walk between Misses Smith
and Gardner, which was won BY the latter in
12:o6,-Alfss Smith running most Of the way
there was an exhibition mile BY Hale, who fin
r.. E.4( = ntnh t.rt.a
Stanton, Of indianapolis, and We're Smith, the
former winning in 8:32.
In the 2,095lh quarter La Chappel]e was ac-
companied By Smith. She started very fast, be-
ing evidently somewhat excited, as her face was
flushed, something not before seen, her coun-
tenance usually being devoid OF color. The
time OF the quarter was ESQ, and the audience
yelled itself hoarsc as the little woman went
into her room.
At this point considerable excitement was
consent OF her physician, Dr.. Dunne, the
Madame had determined to walK fifty hours
longer, commencing at the close Of the 2,700tn
quarter. doing Il quarter or mile every
ten minutes. PROLONGED applause followed
the announcement, the audience evidently
atl1niring the Frenohwoman's grit in walking
zoo quarters more than Madame Anderson was
able to accomplish in Brooklyn. 1t will be re-
that Anderson, who is now in the
city, begins next week the feat Of walking 2,uJ3
luHI tET-tHIlCS III G1l4hCNAEhN kEA ulIIutCS3
lnd it is with tie idea OF t.stakng the sbinc''
from this performance that La Clluppelle's fifty
hour walk is undertaken.
When the bell rang for the last. quarter La
darted through the open door Of her
roonl nnd began tearing around the track at q
fearful pace. The entire audience rose, aud
shouted as each lap wus made. The stare was
llled with spectators who leaned over the foot
isnts and encpuragen the walter By rounds Of
applause. Nlr. Smith walked with her, aud the
inal quarter was done in the remarkably fast
,it1e Of 2:0f.
When the excitement had iu some degree sub
ided, the Madame was brought upon the stage,
md MIR. Charles Davies, in a neat speech, pre-
euted her witt. various ctnp1eu1s sent In bs al
niring friends. Among the lot was pcdomc- !
rpss, from a gentleman who did not leave his |
lame; gold medal, from members ot the the |
tricai profession; and d large gold medal With |
he figure OF female pedestrian on Que side, |
'hile the other bore tho following inscription:
PRESENTED Il
Mnr. La ci}AppE11E.
hampton Pedestrioune OF the World, by Her /
Chicago FTienoH.
s st;o f s2 qnsa5 Gp the
uarter- hours, under the management OF the
DAVIES Bros.
La Chappclle gracefully bowed her thanks, |
nd at the aspiration OF ten minutes entered !
Don ner nILy-nour Walk, uolhg tne Qtst quar-
.r In 4:2l. I
sUNDRY SPORTS.
ATHLETICS.
L very fine athletic, pueiiisic, and pedestrian
Sh'bition was given last Wednesday evening ut
the Athenaum Gymnasium, Nos. IS to 81
dearborn street, br some Of the bes: athletes
/ the city, who kindly rendered compliment
r benefit to Prof. c. O. Dup1cssis, the manager
[ tl3,. gymnasium There Has 4 LARGE AMI de- [