The New York herald., 1879-03-17
Hartman Declares that He Was
Smoked Out Of the Race,
WESTON CHALLENGES ROWELL.
Ennis Will Try 70 Bring
Back the Belt.
DENOUNCED FROM THE PULPIT

The late John Morrissey's rooms at the Ashland
House. in Fourth resumed for the first time
since his death their wonted gayety yesterday Once
more the American champions headquarters were
resonant with the echoes of congratulatory compi-
ments, and once more the long private parlor was
bedccked with victor's cmblems of triumph. Tho
plucky litto Briton who had just snatched the
pedestrian champion belt from America 8 grasp was
quietly reclining bed in the room while
numerous English ana American admirers
of his endurance were examining. in tho
front room. the floral contributions rendered
him during the long and weary days and
nights spent at Gilmore's Garden. folding
door partially openol revealed small group of
men Of middle age seated in semi-circle
near their friend. Two of the gentlemen werc
Rowells physicians and the reporter entered the
bedroom where the champion. nicely dressed in an
English walking suit. lying with his feet ele-
waited a small mound of pillows, one of those
physicians was the first to speak. HE is doing re-
markably well" said DR.. Taylor. "Look at his COM
plexion In fact he never lost it at all; but see how
fresh he looks"
Turning to Mr.. Rowell ono Of the physicians
threw off the rug that covered his feet and rubbing
his hand over them. showed how smooth they WERE
There were only two visible where blis-
ters had been before but to the talk of varcoso
VEINS, the laugneu heartily ct the state
ment which had been widely published in the jour.
nails. and careful examination of the young athlete
tailed to reveal any of the ills to which sporting flesh
Is apt to bs heir to.
"But. Mr.. Rowell. why do you keep your feet at
such an elevation p asked gentleman.
Mr.. RowELL-Because during the contest of the
past six days the blood has settled there consid-
erably, and by raising them will succeed In bring
ing the blood back to it's natural circulation.
''what about future walking; do you think you'll
be able to 60 att againr'
"I Ihave received challenge for the belt already
and intend to hold 1t If can" the pert reply
The despatch from Sir John Ashley given below
was then alluded to. when gentleman said. '.But,
Mr.. Rowcll, your record at this match is not ex-
traordinary. Did not O'Leary mako over five hun
drcd miles in England?"
''Ycs. he did. 1 don't think myself that this
record is extraordinary. The real truth is that
was not pushed. can do better than that"
'How did you like the track at Gilmore's Gar
den?'
s.'It was not good either ON tho nrst or on the
second day. After 1t had been watcred and settled
down somewhat IL became better
"And the surroundingsr'
"The smoke sometimes made me feel miserable
The constant putting Of smoke was horrible. Often
felt like going into my cabin for little while to
get out Of that miserable cloud of cigar SMOKE"
"Arc you well satisfied with the manner you have
been receivcd?"
''I really have had better reception here than
had anticipated" And saying this the champion
reminded his attendants that they had an engage
ment to call on Hartman at the st. James Hotel
THE NIGHT AFTER THE CONTEST.
While the party was making preparations to visit
tho Maine man the reporter OF tho HERALD had O
long conversation with Mr.. Atkinson. Mr.. Simpson
and Mr.. LanSford of the English party They stated
that Immediately after Rowell had been brought to
the Ashland House Saturday night ut ten O'Clock
they stripped him. rubbed him down and put him to
bed He slept till two o'clock In tho morning. then
woke up. moved about his room q little while, won't
once more to bed and slept again soundy till
six o'clock yesterday morning This time he did not
move about long. but was put to bed again and
slept till eight O'Clock. He thcn took some slight
rcfreshment and another nap of two hours followed
which brought him to ten o'clock. when he arose.
dressed himself and ate a very hearty breakfast.
The physicians at that hour made a thorough ex-
animation Of the champions physical condition.
They found his pulse regular, his stomach in good
condition. his feet somewhat but not much blistercd,
and only some parts of his body chafed.
WESTON CHALLENGES EowELL.
was handed to Mr.. Aowcll:--
Wen Jono my boy Pay 0,T~ary GIoo deposited the
pisec IN London May 3 you n''en AsrES i'ss'
This is tho challenge to which Rox.c,, alIuded
when no stated, given above. that lie intended to
"hold the belt After convcrsing with hts party for
considerable time M to the contents OF this
despatch the chnmDion once took his bed and
enjoyed any number OF cat maps up to two O'clock
IN the afternoon, when hts attendants began to have
their hands full in disposing of numerous visitors
who called 10 pny their respects to the hero of tho
hour" Among these was young lady very aux-
be received no visitors desired q meet him a.
future timc." u should here bc stated that Mr..
Rowcl Is unmarried and that tho claims Of the fair
TO secure tho attention OF the bravo has ut least not
been overlooked in this instance.
EowEr.fs FUTURE MOVEMENTS.
After their visit to the st. James Hoto tho ENGLISH
purty returned to the Ashland House. MIR. Rowci
retiring to his apartments ut an early hour
the Cunnrd line and meet Lord Icnnox Mr. islfonr
and other English gentlemen at dinner. Mr.. Atkin-
son stated last evening that Mr. Rowcll would attend
tho Joe Goss bcncnt at Harry Hills Tuesday next
and sail for England ON tho steamer Scythia
Wednesday OF next week.
MRS. ENNIS
The second man. Ennis seemed to be in splendid
condition whom the HERALD reporter called upon
him st the Putnam House yesterday afternoon. With
pedestrian looked tho very picture Of health and In
reply to question how he had slept during tho
night no said. 'Spicnddly. slept eight hours right
Was IL right to sleep all at once such long
.iIe has mind Of his own" said Mrs. Ennis. "Hc
will allow no dictation." .
wsI. If feel q, all right added Ennis; q have no
even 60 to bed right away whom carnc home from
the Garden We sat talking hero together till past
midnight: To-day, about noon, l wont over to sec
my friend Hartman and was glad to find him look
ing we'll"
81 CAN BEAT HIM."
''what do you think of Rowcll, Mr. Eppis7"
II think kowcIl Is tho best man they have over
there, but lie Is not the best mau In the world.
Under better circumstances and more favorable
auspices, think can beat him. intend TO chat
lcnga the little Englishman for the bolt. havo
already notihod Mr. Atkinson to that effect verbally,
''You admit however, that lie won the belt farlvY'
Most decidedly. Howell has the belt fairly
beyond doubt; but want you nt thc-same time 10
understand this, that nothing whatever wae donc 10
prevent him from winning tho belt, all tho reports
- the contrary Notwithstanding"
"l,ut did not the crowd annoy him somctimcsS's
''1hey used insulting language toward mo as wei,
as to him; but did not mind tho loafcrs. They
only constitute very small part of this world; and
60 show you that their remarks did not inter
fcre with my work can add that they did not even
cause me TO losc moments sleep on my OF
hours. Tho result IL that. kcpt IN cvon
fa1upcr all ihrnuah. Mna not nxnAexcfcd ,rhar, tha