The New York herald., 1879-10-17

Shortly thereafter the two visitors apparently in
great rage. came out. banging the door behind them
and muttering oaths. Jumping into the vehicle
they drove rapidly away. without pausing long
enough to say "Good day." long train of circum-
stances is then detailed to show that these two men
were New York sporting men. although their names
not given.
PULLING WIRES.
The next scene in the drama is laid at tho Chau-
tauqua House, where the correspondent is APP
preached by old friend and adviser of Courtney,
and asked influence Boston readers. that pools
would be sold right. After long colloquy on the
prospects of betting and time the stranger said
'Ill tell you something; but don't put
it in the paper now. These Canada people
are all around already. They're anxious as
they can be. They're afraid o. something
know it.. 1 see it. Hanlan says the race will be
rowed better than 32m. sos. Hanlan's people claim
he can do it in that time. Perhaps he can but not
for i've miles. What do you thinks If Hanlan will
it i'll 32m. 30s Courtney will do it in 80 minutes
You know what Charley do"
There's little stir among the Canadians" he
further said, looking around suspiciously They're
extremely anxious, and Charley knows 1t. Now.r
here. don't put this in the paper just yet. I've my
doubts that Hanan will row this race. I'm
afraid something will turn up and that he will not
row it. propose to prepare for such contjpS
W,
start and Charley rows over the stakes will be al
right" "A
to the line. II he does he'll not row the race
through Don't say anything about it. but Charley
feels So too: Keep that quiet. 1t may benefit YOU'D
Ii he shouldn't the Charley will challenge
him for the championship, the will be rowad
on Toronto Bay and Charley will beat him. he can
beat him anywhere II the water is right Look here,
I'll see you again. I'm going up toward Hanlan's
quarters; Will you gos No9 Well. III see you
"rRENCHY'' JOHNSON HAD RATHER NOT
Feeling that there was something up the newspa--
Who s end OF his anS the of
Courtney. After desultory conversation "Frencly
and the writer edged out of the hotel Office and took
positions in dark passage leading to what
once billiard ROOM The conversation turned on
the coming race. and both parties declared their
| "Frenchy'' said. with WARMTH f%A
"Charley Courtney is gentlemanJ and know
it. He can beat this man If he is right and the water
| is right. He has suffered more thu any one can
| tell. I know what I'm talking abQ11knnd if you
knew what know your hair would 1end up. Mind
Perhaps you can answer very sortant ques
ton which purpose asking you I'D his inter
whats thata What's thaty. asS3rrsnchy
Now this is on the square. boSs M want you
| to tell me the truth"
swell, will II can
.Has Charley been approacASd q seii this race by
"Now. see here. said .Frenchy I. opening his eyes
wider and looking very serious. 'yop 20 70 Charley
the truth s' He Hes cvery inch Of
him. I know he honest. / know everything that
being done sbSds this race and 4 there g should be
| you and expose it. You go and ask him the ques-'
ton. He'll answer it. and he'll tell you the whole
| story
| 'I5y that you mean to say that you would rather
| the information should come from Courtney him.
self?'
"Hold on! Hold ont" was the reply. ..I don't
mean that, but you go see Charley. he'll tell you
things that will make the tears roll down your
cheeks. Somebody's been talking to you that knows
something" NS
COURTNEY SPEAKS. &
The next move to Courtney himself sud
this the Investigator did next mornine The oar
man, accompanied by his trainer came up from his
quarters to the hotel. and. by invitation caledat
| the room Of the reporter. NJ
| "I have only minute to spare" he said. after
the door was closed. ''and only want to say
thing about proposition which was made to me.
Your information. wherever you got it, is correct"
toned to Frenchy. and will tell you about it some
time," was the rejoinder.
There's hoap to it," said Courtney. "aid 7 ant
| more time than l can give now. But l know
and saying about me. know that Dave
Ward told Quimby. week ago. that I was
fixed; that I had been bought. and that Hanlan
would win the race, and they sent their agents out
all over the country to get on this money: They
called them all back to-day, and they are here to-
rascais. buk i've got them cornered now. The
man who caused all the trouble year ago
him there. They can't do anything with me- and
Dave Ward may say what he pleases. When you
johnson will tell you ali about it. He knows it all.
and authorize him to tell you. I've got to Mr..
Soue in minute and must hurry away. told the
whole story to Mr.. Bsikie, the referee, last
week. and asked bim to advise about it
and tell what to do. He refused to
he'll find he's made mistake and is in bad box.
know can beat this man Hanlan. and "Frenchy"
knows it, and will beat him II they'll give
chance. can't afford to lose this race. Iwouldn t
dare to go back to Union Springs. will kill if
1 want the people to know. and want some one to
advise me " hat to do.
II don't know who," said Courtney '.but I've got
them now where want them and I'll keep them
there 'Frenchy, will you tell everything. I'll go
now and Mr.. Soule Think that matter over and
let me know tomorrow what is advisable to do
\ WHAT ''FRENcKY" REALLY KNEW.
During walk from the boathousc to the farm
house johnson and the reporter were left together
and the colored sculler broke out with
"This is q terrible thing. There some things
boating men will do to protect themselves. but this
business staggers me- do not know what to think
'How about those two men who made overtures
to CourtneyY' was asked.
II don't know of but one man myself, J" the
reply, "and that Dave Ward"
"How was thatT asked the writer.
know it, and TlIte usually take Sleep after
dinner One day. week ago. Charley came up
while was sleeping and says to me. Frenchy, give
me the key Of the boatnouse. So says, What's tho
matter? What's upY He says. Dave Ward is down
| at the boathouse and sent word he wanted to talk
to me-. They we're down there long while, and
Charley was SO long away that thought I'd go down
and see what was up. went down and walked out
along the side OF the boathouse very cautiously.
The first thing heard was Dave Ward saying, We
can make 100000 We have brought Quimby. the
pool seller, with and can take
all bets that made. having
here to do the business. There's hundred thousand
in it. and well divide it. dollar for dollar Qumby
will understand II and well have troubled 'Pll
not do it,, said Charley; I'm id IL will.
Hanlan can win the race from me by rowing for 1t
and rowing all the wayY Charley he
wouldn't have anything to do with the business.
Dave Ward argued and urged and pressed. and
finally said Hanlan would not row unless ho
OF winning. and he wanted tho
entire $4,000 too. Unless he had his way
he wouldn't row, and on the day Of the race no
couldn't be pulled from the beat house with chain
cable. The result would be that there would be no
money bet, and another man would profit by tho