New-York tribune., 1879-03-15
DETAILS OF THE WALK.

FOR THE MIN To APPEAR-HARgIMAN PLUChh
But FAILING II STRENGTH - ENNIS MAh'NU
GOOD TINE But UNABLE TO GAIN on Ro"ELL-
The close of the fourth day Of the contest
left Rowe with $50 miles to his credit or ID nes less
than O'Leary made the time In March last III
England aud l. miles than Corkcy's record al the
International tournament IN London last NOVcnDe''
Ennis was % miles behind the Englishman, ana haifi
man was o miles behind Ennis All the men were reS'
Ing IN their huts Those who remained In the Garueh
numbered about 1000 and taken all IN AL IL was
much more respect gathering than the one Nhich h
waited hitherto through the deary hours. Inc nsH'
was cold those who attempted to sleep were soon
chilled through aud forced to resort to walking TO
keen the blood in circulation. 1t was not unhaturdi'
therefore. that impatence should nave oeeh us
played policy OF the friends OF the men, ID gam
erue about their and canoring for their appear
ance upon the track was short-sShted and suiciua.
Ennis particularly, much disturbed by the noise oi
his admirers lie was awakened more than once, ana
the breIkIug Of his rest certainly not Deuehcal 10
his chances Of ultimate success.
Hartman suffered from the cause and on being
aroused by the shortly before O'clock lie abah
dontd bis bed and repaired 10 the truck II was theu
2:J7 a. H. The crowd WAS grat1ed to see hun at WorA
asaIu, but his appearance ana performances were no'
calculated to reassure his hackers. He looked paie
and careworD but hs eyes, though deeply sunken were
bright and cheerful His progress was slow, ana Whon
be retired at SOS. he had added only ten miles 10 MS
score. He was In his house for - nlhuteS'
ana when he returned h showed considerable determ
nation III his walk. At 7:25 he disappeared Tor l.
minutes but on his return only walked Tor 8 minutes
when he again went to his house this time for H. 2Gm
At 9:l3 he stated his 343d mile, and theh
followed some Of his best work OF the day lie maze
fourteen miles particularly good tme coverihg each
one in about 1880 At 12:Jl he retired with Sj7 miles
his credit He rested Tor H. In, and then resumed
bu; his gait such to convince lis most ardent ad
that IA oh fol
walked with evident pain the jerk OF hs shoulder was
greater ever and his expression was That OF man
sraning every TO accomplish task He stii re-
ceived encouraging applause, and when he attempted
squirt his pluck recognized by tue cheers OF his
friends At . O'Clock he had 3J5 miles TO hls credit
Ju, before oc.ock cheer from his house announced
the return Of Ennis 10 the track He nad had rest Of
4a 4Gm., and 1t seemed TO have done HIN good kO"eA
had left gap of twenty-five mi Is to be filed up ana
the Irishman started of II he meant t. close mp To
all appearances he In good condition He was pale
but his eye clear and lie perspred freely, which IS
regarded rs a good indication. Most of his time be
walked steadily, but occasionally he broke into run
and showed some good speed. He continued al work
until 9:O7 having covered twenty-five miles since his
rest and having $50 miles To his credit He then
had almost thrty-ght hours in which to make ninety
miles the number required to bring his score up TO
the 450 miles necessary 10 entte Inn % a share ID the
csie money He returned in IN. I'm After
IS minutes. At o'clock the blackboard showed that
he had covered 81 miles.
RowFLL EASILY MAINTAINS HIS LEAD.
That Rowe is watching Ennis there can be no doubt
On Thursday the Engshman secured lead Of twenty
five mi es his object has been 10 maintain that with
"a little exerton as possible He had rested for A..
o7m. when. IL minutes after Ennis's return
he stepped out on the track. The indca-
tons Of life in the Ennis house had been closely
watched and when a made his trainer
aroused ROwell and gave him his breakfast HIS appe
ute is as good ever. and digestion waits upon It In
that sunwesrIed after walking more than 36O
friends are as positive that he Is 10 win the belt
en- eau be OF anything, and Rpwel Is thoroughly
viDcrd O H. lie started on lie 36l,t mile anu quietly
trOted until 7O1. when he ha ided fourteen miles e.
minutes rach. He was away tor II minutes aud
on his return scored the miles aster than ever, making
lh 2Om.. then having $50 miles booked. At HOG he
went of for minutes, and on his return began his
3eOth mile. Between that and lbs 4OOth he did some
~ or another in 90 and the reinsfnng
eight in an Of less than IL minutes each. A. 1870
he covered Li, 4OOth ana when he figures appeared Oh
the niackbQaId despie the geueTa want OF sympathy
It was 4OO'h mile that he made ~ 9:35. He then
rested About noon lady handed ROweu tissue
naner parce which he opened on the track. II proved
10 be Jockey cap made Of hght-blue SIX. The little
EogIshnan seemed to be greatly pleased and after
nTiiinE It on he trutted around the track with
nearest approach to smile which he has betrayed since
last Monday morning. Tie cap subsequently, hung
I'm front OF his house among many other trophies and
floral tributes.
ENNIS MAKES THE BEST TIME OF THE DAY.
The interest again at fever heat during the after
noon and evening. Rowell resumed his work Mt 2:44
D. u after a Of III. l3m. aud logged along slowly
ON his 4Olst mile. He walked most Of the time the
rear or Hartman and Ennis, but occasionally broke
away from them. At other times Ennis would squirt
with him. and. he wished, seemed to be able 10
ourun the EngIshman Al 5:O7 he went of for supper
and was away for As minutes. After that he took
be- ..fof... Ira
with Ennis he caused great enthusiasm. ROwe was at
the time MS 4l9tn mile, aud he made IL IN ll:3s.
Having comp eted hi- 420th mile he went of the track
Sis for IL minutes After that ne cOhtenied himself
by keeping us ead, and seemed thoroughly satisfied
with himself ,ud all about him. He went of the track
again At 9:45, having then completed 42j Wles.
Ennis continued at his work until 3:57, when he
rested FOR hour and twenty mnules. returning at
500 to comp ete ms o9Vth mhe- he ",S "ohutiLuNy
fresh as was shown 10y he tine In which he made his
1924 mile namely. In 1903. This being the test"
mile made during iht cOhtesl, ne WIS I"uy ana ehlhu-
slastcay appIauded. Al er tLat Fnns settled down tu
steady WORK, making each mile on an average ID IA
minutes He went on the track at 944 having accom-
p!ishrd 400 miles
retired for 36m having made 365 miles. He went OF
al 5:iS for III. GIN, and when he Re-
sumed his $780, mile Al 9O4, on his 3-lst |
me rested for about naf an hour, aud on resuIug
When Enns left the track at 944 he remained of for
IN, 53m returning at ll:57 Immediately on his aI-
slsh composed OF the nationa coiors. He wore II
for lap and was enthusiastically cheercd. !
the seated spectators rising tler eet and the ladies
walvn- tneir handkcrchief-
Hartman retired ll4O, having scored 800 miles
He uad been walking yeIy steadily and had made each
mile average Ot 1883 the mile.
RuWrI! who had retired at 94j, returned 1928 a
~. at winch time Ennis just completing ms 4O3d
mile Ennis seemed 10 be IN his usual condition. The
Engishman cOutehtcd himself with walking. while En-
MS al minutes before "a H., had scOEed 4O0,
was running. Hartman was of the track.
SUMMARY OF THE SCORE.
The following table shows the positions the three
men dunsue the fourth twenty four hours the match
ending al / O'Clock this morning Where blanks
I'M. wpre off sl "A
rest during the hour:
Hours. ROveL Ennis Hartman.
97......... Q n. ....
9s ......... 3 a. .... go