The New York herald., 1879-03-13


health. which. after attack like his would take at
/ least six weeks or month"
Yes" SAID one of his trainers. "he looks like
skeleton. Had he been the man that he once he
would have led those other men by twenty miles on
the sday."
.It's an unequal contest. " said Mr. Smith. "and
the public will lind this ont before it is through.
knew that from the beginning and it was through
my advice that O'Leary RETAINED from betting o
large sum of money on his He had de-
posted $4,000 in the office of Wales Spirit Of The
Times to be used against $4,000 which was offered
the other side went to Mr.. Curtis and persuaded
him not to allow this money to DO bet and SO saved
Dan good little sum-"
when did You come to the conclusion that
OIeary destined to fall away from his old
records"
THE moment that saw him after he got back
from the Hot Springs. didn't want 10 back him.
but sometimes do things against Judgment
for the sake of friendship and pride in the man
who has so long deserved our confidence"
"Do you think that Mr.. OTeary was as wen
trained as it was possible for him to be? Could any
different preparation have altered this result which
"Oh, no. Everything has been done that could be
done; but the man is literally worn out. 1t
while Bill Curtis was rc:-'M. says he. my walk
ing days are over. know that 50 what's the use ;
day-you have observed 1t yourself-hc has left the
track at short intervals and each time he has wanted
to lie down ON his bed and 50 to sleep"
NO HOPE
At this stage Of the conversation OLeary came into
his house again and threw himself his bed. There
was despondency in his every movement and he ap
pearcd more like sick and petulant child than a
great pedestrian. His small eyes were sunken still
deeper into his head than on Tuesday night and they
were slightly bloodshot while his checks color
less and waxen in appearance. After couple OF
minutes of coaxng on the part of Barney Aaron. his
chief trainer and AL Smith he stepped back upon the
track. but there was no animation in his race,
hopcfuness in his movements.
"Ah, said Barney "we've got him agoing again.
That's over with. anyhow. till he comes in once
more"
"He's easily discouraged. resumed Mr. Smith,
"as IL he were child"
"How long did he sleep this morning?'
About forty minutes. "A, At seven o'clock he beat
him. The man has been walking on pure courage
and nothing else"
.What has he caten?'
'He hasn't taken any nourishment that would stay
on his stomach since Monday morning. He has had
nothing but beef tea. and very little of that has
THE CHAMPION OUT OF THx RACE
Indeed the courage of Daniel O'Leary was simply
desperately he fought keep the track. Every
once in while the wish seemed to occur to him to
give some evidence to his friends that he was con-
scfous OF their cheering sympathy and then he
would "spurt" nanfully for q lap or two amid deaf
ening applause. One Of these brilliant efforts
in on his 113th milo about quarter be-
fore three O'Clock. His arms swung out
in the old time style and his stride
seemed to brighten mp with new fire. But it was
very brief During his 26th mile he retired thrice
The first time he remained away IS minutes
left the track for the last time saying that he felt
very sick. The position Of the contestants then
Niles. Miles
Rowell .............. 246 Ennis. 221
Hartman .......... 24 oLeary~.;. ZIG
nkling of what was to follow. SO when about half
past three all immense basket Of magnificent flowers
was borne along the track toward his cottage their
sympathy burst forth in the loudest and heartiest
applause that ever has been heard in Gilmore's
Garden. Ladies' in their places and with flushed
cheeks glistening eyes waved handkerchiefs and
gloves high i'll the air. while the men swung their
hats and shouted themselves hoarse Some one pro-
che fNR TnnY ny6f fhnv
given in the voice of mighty multitude.
The fallen champion was stretched upon . couch
Smith were showing him every attention in their
power. He complained OF . great GOODNESS in his
stomach message mes was lmmediatey sent to an
DR.. Robert Taylor who had watched over O'Lcary
both in this and in the Campana match and was
physician to Weston during the performance Of his
great walking feat at the Rink in 1874 Soon after
ward the doctor arrived He found OLeary's tongue
to the stomach and Of the stomach itself His pulse
was eighty beats to the minute. The reporter was
invited to enter and found the patient with his eyes
closed and the doctor seated by his side. He had
fallen asleep. A few gentle shakes, however, admin
istercd by Barney Aaron. brought him back to
seriousness, but he did not seem immediately to
| recognize those who were about him.
.liow do you feel Dan p. said the reporter.
Hts vosce was weak and it was pitched in . high
well" he replied. I'm pretty. delicate don't
doctor, what do you think Of his condition.
"It could not be WORSE" was the response.
''The DOCTORS advice is to determine whether he
I shall continue to walk said Al Smith.
| .He has eaten nothing but beef tea oatmeal and
crackers said the doctor. "and his stomach has
fused to retain even these. which are by means
| the sort of food to put life into man..
| rs there any chance Of his recovering from this
attack sufficiently to continue the walk? What
II advise him. - said the doctor emphatcally, "to
| go straight home and take care of himself If he
| does not ho will be q dead man on next Saturday
| night
"cnooKEDNEss'' DENIED.
O'Leary then remarked that he had something to
TO the Representatives OF the press on the sub
jcct of the rumors OF his having been drugged,
which were flying about town on tuesday.
They are without the slightest foundation" he
declared. III INV own mother were liying fthe
Lord bless her souD she couldn't have taken better
care Of me than the friends to whom intrusted
myself. They have been completely wrapped mp in
my welfare and my success in this match.
Il have urged 0'Lcary.'' said Mr.. Smith. Ito do
then bo entitled to large amount of money. But
he says he can't do il IL tho world should depend
upon w IT, Ink kn0w ana viii s b aIs tne man
in tho world. With such q prizo before eyes
would not be likely to consent TO any irregular
proceedings.
"No" said Dan, ..there hasn't been my misuse of
confidence at all. would have given it up long
ago If I had not known that hundreds of my friends
believed that could yet win the race and did not
wan. them to suffer any loss. But now. you sec.
when know that cannot do it-and that the longer
stay the track. such is their confidence in me.
il is my duty to withdraw.
"OJearys n interest ana my own, said AL Smith,
"arc identical. We both arc deeply concerned. Dan
himself is convinced that his walking days over"
II don't think" responded OLeary, ''that ever
shall walk as have done.''
Tho whole 49," continued the backer. .'that
he's worn out-he's worn out. When he came in
that last time felt very much like crying"
Well" put in the champion. II had nothing to
give me strength
'Only think" said the doctor, "of man walking
21G miles empty stomach"
'And he had 235 miles TO go before no could claim
any of the gate money! He is forty-fvc miles be-
,Iy ,d hc hay lssI,
rest Of IL by saturday night To save his hoad.'
DR.. Taylor recommended the application of mus
tard plaster to y OLeary's stomach. Another physi-
clan who was present counted his pulse AT this time
and found il to be cighty-cight. He much in
clined to talk and seemed . good deal excited.
ia give $500" cried he ITO any OF Rowolls rivals
TO keep the belt in this country" His sunken cycs
which now had hlmy look. Frightened mp. and he
made earnest gesture.
Doctor" said the reporter. Ito what do you at
tribute OLearys present state OF hcalthT
Il think that ho was not sufficiently rccupcrntcd
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