Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-03-12
THE WEEKS WALK.

The Great Pedestrian Contest for tn,
Worlds ampionship-Rowell, the Brit
isher, Still In the Lead. but Hartman
Slowly Gaining-Four to One the Ruling
Bet Against O'Leary, Who Looks Bad ant
Tails the Four-Large Attendance to Wit
ness the Speeding.
NEW YORK, March 11.-At 1 P M. thu
score stood: Rowell 1853 miles, Hartman
142-7 laps, Ennis 100, O'Leary 1876:
laps.
Barney Aaron, O'Leary's trainer, says thu
champion is now in good condition and viii
do some tall walking tomorrow. He will
take things easy to-day. The betting to.
day was two to one on Rowell against o.
Leary.
Hartman is rapidly becoming the favorite
and is quoted even with Rowell. It is said
bets have even been offered on him at slight
odds against the Englishman. Hartman s
attendants say he was never in better con-
dition. He strides around the garden
taking 52inch steps. His hackers are very
confident of his success, and asserts that he
will be the first man at midnight. It is his
intention to keep up the present gait thirty
six hours.
1t is reported Rowell has several painful
blisters on his feet, and his calves are swell
ing badly. Ennis attendants say their man
is in excellent condition.
THE EVENING.
New YORK, March 11.-Over 5000 persons
witnessed the walking match tonight. In
tense excitement prevails. Rumors are in
circulation that O'Leary is breaking down,
but his friends deny them, and say his condi-
ton is improving. He looks sick, and has
lost his old elastic tread. He made several
brilliant bursts during the evening, and
showed some fine speed. He outwalked
Rowell running, and the applause was very
hearty. Hartman shows fine style and en-
durance, and is pressing Rowen closely. Ru-
mors that Rowelrs right leg was cramped
and stiff were denied. The betting tonight
was four to one against O'Leary. Rowell
walked at a lively gait. During the evening
he was presented with large bouquet, amid
great applause. Hartman walks ID splendid
style, and gains ground rapidly. He was
greeted with hearty cheers. Ennis continued
to show good pluck and increasing speed.
Rowell finished his 180th mile at 6:25, when
he left the track for three hours. Hartman
finished his l75th mile at sos, Ennis his
15Oth at 6:13, O'Leary 150th at 1853.
ONE O'CLOCK THIS MORNING.
New YORK, March 11.-At midnight the
spectators were gradually thinning out, and
RoWell and Hartman were alone on the
track. Rowel was trotting, as usual, and
it was said he was suffering from a blister
on his ankle and heel, which caused him to
run more on his toes. Hartman shows
signs of Stiffness. O'Leary went off the
track at 1O:45 and returned at 1900. He
fresh and in good condition, and
was loudly cheered as he started off at 81
mile gait. At l A. NJ. the score stood: Row
ell, 1877 miles, Hartman, 1876 miles 8 laps;
Ennis, ia miles; O'Leary, 1874 miles 5 laps.
All except Hartman were on the track.
MADAME ANDERSON.
- CHICAGO, March 11.-At 1890 this after
noon Madame Anderson, at the exposition
building, had walked 1, 444 quarter miles in
as many consecutive ten minutes. She
walked in her sleep the greater part of the
night, and appears utterly exhausted. It
seems impossible that she can finish the
remaining 900 quarter miles,