The New York herald., 1879-03-06
THE ASHLEY BELT CONTEST.

SIGNING THE AMENDED ARTICLES OF AGREE
MENr-ALL THE ARRANGEMENTS coNsuaI-
MATED-A TALK ABOUT THE BELT
An informal meeting of three Of the competitors
In the Ashley belt contest took place at the ohce OF
the TsaJ Field and farm yesterday morning. Mr.
Il. W. Atkinson, OF London present. and the
proposition regarding the division OF the gate
money-as published in the HERALD OF Tuesday-
was thoroughly discussed and ut last indorsed as
being fair and satisfactory. Time being required
TO amend the articles in accordance With The plan
suggested. those interested agreea to meet early in
the evening at the St. James Hotel order that the
business might be finished At the hoar named the
four competitors with their friends duly assembled
when Nr. Atkinson read the articles aloud. The new
clause relative to the gate receipts fonad 10 suit
the competitors but objection being made TO the Ave
Judges selected the sporting press, this provis
ion was compromised by adding 10 tho list repre-
sentatives of the six athletic Clubs who have kindly
consented to do the scoring. making eleven judges in
ali, some of whom will be present during the entire
competition. Afew additional alterations being made.
the competitors affixed their signatures and the
trouble was over.
RAE ARTICLES AS SIGNED
The ameRde,, articles as signed ara given in fun
as ionows:--
Memorandum agreement made and cntered into tins
9TH day Of March, lS19 between Da'e oieay Of ca,
Chcstert Cambridge Engind john isnns "f Cicngo:
The second part wv nosscth that whereas the party
the first pnr. now the holder Of The long distance cham
lon bolt Of the world won by him AZ Agrcaitursi Hall
London in March is'S. t and ihe parties OK tno
destrian sweepstakes, therefore pursuant 70 the con
S9ns orao, gP tb GeA reement % itnsae s ths the
parties hereby compete Tor the sad cham
IN March hist and cf 600 sae iel0O which
S sg I TRs match 70 take place AZ Gilmore. aren in
the CITY Of New lor d Is 70 eohngneo ~ one CLOCK
elc, en- O'Clock r VI saturday, March 10 1879 Y hours
either 6y rnnng or walking without assistance to
carcd the Tho match is 70 he subject to the same
party of the rst part belt be held by the
now held rhe match is TIC auspices Of the
athletic clubs IN and apout the CITY OF Ne New York
ment9ned sporting papeTsvI & ane H @ yo = ne @ a",ss,
and the London Sporting L1s, who are empowered 10
sss @ a IN in Nem ok owl Who nse ,onteered Cd
but MI matters of dispute or appeals
fercd 70 the trustees of ,he belt whose decisions in al
;aai BE- pS e M sgis rsecip' "itcr al" expenses
II only completes 45o miles pore the whole
If two compottors mplee miles the winner
osn one foh hree men 70 4s mics or more tho vim
receive onchalf the second man thirty per aud
20 $50 miles nort the winner TO receive onehaf
and the fcuri ten pr cent 0 the gate receipts
M ass 20 % 9g % Sy Ss tn
be made eghtesn inches from .he inside border frame
Eithcr party failing comply with any Of these articles
to forfeit all money deposited. DANIEL 0l,EART,
JOHN ENNIS.
G. A. HARTMAN.
witness-wI11uM b. CURTIS CHARLES koWELL
HOW THE AMERICANS FEEL.
Immediately after the articles signed propo-
Hiiion was made that inasInuch only OF the
portable houses designed to be used by the compcti
tors Will be of the larger double size, this should
be given to Rowell. John Ennis Thought the idea
should not be given consideration Whle he wanted
Mr.. Rowel 10 have the chance all of the
competitors and that he be shown the courtesy
due stranger. it only fair that lots
should be drawn for The cottages. Mr. Al.
Smith, OF Chicago, who went to England
with O'I4eary when he the belt and had iU di-
rection OF his business there. aud is now acting i'll
the capacity, approved OF Ennis objection.
Mr.. Smith said ''thoy never gave anything away in
London when we were there The cottages will be
erected to-day and lots drawn for choice
After selecting Mr.. James K. Kelly. OF Messrs. Kelly
Bliss, TO take charge OF the receipts, pay ali bills
and distribute the money at the end OF the contest,
Mr.. Al Smith and Mr.. Atkinson shook hands, when
the following conversation occurrcd:--
eff Rowell wins, Mr. Atkinson, shall be the first
to shake him by the hand and congratulate him upon
his victory said Smith.
..Well, Mr.. Smith, returned Atkinson, "there
no differences between u.s.
No. not at ALL. returned Sinith "only that little
decision of yours, Which kept US waiting in London
two weeks before got the belt. Now, II Your
proves himself the BEST you shall take the belt back
by the first steamer
II don't know have the best man." said
Atkinson.
Il don't believe you have" returned Smith.
smiling.