The New York herald., 1879-09-26

long can stand. II this leg viii carry me I'll
make eighty-fve miles for you tomorrow
II am satisfied. said his manager. You need DO
nothing 10 convince me of your pluck. Ii You are
well you'll win. but don't want to drive you il you
not"
"I'm all right old man. said Guyon. whats a
leg anyway in great race?"
Weston took to eating Jumps of ice during the
afternoon, and seeing him going around with q
piece In his mouth boy shouted out:-'Go ii old
refrigerator" Taylor the track several times
during the afternoon, creeping along at very SLOW
rate
Take it easy. Smaller" called out a man. ''if you
don't take care you'n win." Ferdemeyer was de-
his manager got gentleman to talk French to him
and as he had o damaged foot they put blister on
ns went back to NV work. As Weston was
going round the track about two O'Clock he met Dan
OLeary.
OLeary cor Mrs. Weston will lose $500"
What was the wager?" asked o'Leary. "That he
would beat youY
eyes. that was it,"
''She'n win.''
FOLDING THEIR TENTS.
Ennis changed his tent about three O'Clock. and
went to live in the recently occupied by Jackson
The one he abandoned and that recently occupied
by Panchot were taken down. At fitty-six minutes
past two Guyon ran hals-adozen laps to finish
his 314th mile; Ferdermeyer caught up behind
him and followed. Taylor at this hour made
one OF his occasional appearances, looking badly
and causing the people to wonder why they re-
tained him on tho track. Ennis meeting Guyon aud
Ferdermeyer joined In the race. and won great APP
plause as we'll as bouquet from a lady in one of
the front boxes. Rowell returned to the track at
three O'Clock. after being in his minutes
eating. He was his 357th mile, and on going
round to the scorers side of the building he met
Weston and HaZael, when all three broke
simultaneously into rum Merritt was behind them
walking rapidly. Rowell continued to force Hazael.
and it was rumored III the house that he was afraid
Of him and that he wanted to break him down.
Ennis, seeing them at good warm work, Joined IN
and passed both. Weston went oil at thirteen
minutes past three. when he had scored 296 miles.
Merritt who had retired some time before returned
marked Wa9fOn a1 m A
few minutes, and there being large and enthu-
siastic house he could not resist the temp
tation OF making faces at them and playing
monkey, scratching his sides, with his hands folded
up to form paws. Hazael ran one lap at FIVE min
utes past three In 55 seconds and the mile of which
1t made part. in Am. SOS. Ennis still run
ming at ten minutes past three, and Weston retired
on OF, his 2s6h mile at thirteen minutes past three
to the track and was soon after Joined by Weston.
They had brush together for couple of laps, and
Weston. being the most fatigued of the two stopped
first Krohne who had left his easy method TOR
run, was enthusiastically encouraged. Before he
finished the spurt he was presented with bouquet
Ennis made his 2SUh mile in run and demonstrated
wonderful endurance and pluck.
PEDESTRIANS FOOD.
From five to six the men got their suppers
Rowell took chops and tea. His regular food when
six day march is beefsteak. chops, bread, some
vegetables, tea and coffee; occasionally he takes
little pudding. Guyon mostly feeds beef tea
chops, potatoes toast, tea and Coffee but no stmu-
lsnts. Weston beef tea. custard lime water and tea
beefsteak and no stlm ulants Ennis is fed by
his wife. and she gives him oatmeal, beef
tea, rare beef and oysters. Hazael eats chops
steaks, greens, crackers, toast and lemon soda He
likes beer. but his manager objects to his using it,
He got some Lemonade yesterday. aud he took the
glass he asked
whats this %
Lemonade" yf
"Fine stuff for man to swallow. Gil me some
beer"
mot a drop" l4
you're fine trainer You sit here all day and
drink beer and eat whatever you want, and 20 out
there and do all the work and you won't give me
any thing"
.You could not work with it. tell you.'
'erhere. you're losing tune while you're in hero
disputng."
y don't care. shan't go out any moro you
Il won't; and if You don't get out these men will
get away ahead of you.'
IL don't care for that"
'.You could beat 'em all If you liked"
IL knowi could. but won't Will you give me
some beer?'
'.No, no."
"ys,y :.yay well; csa,ts then; won't go out"
'I'm going to bed. Get out O. the way"
"This is pretty way you're treating me after
bringing you out here from England. treating you
f..prince! Prince O. what? Won't gi' me a drop
o beer. You're nice trainer. Look at these other
men-get all the pale ale they want and can't st u
glass. I'm not going out again without beer''
Merritt feeds on ielies fruits. beef, mutton. and
vegeta oes, with tea and coffee. Hart eats ij,,s
HnapIea eggs bess fS tsoaa tea and coffee
in tho lot to manage. He is in
continual trouble with his trainer and
the track last night a few minutes after the scene
above and made u sensation. He began with Rowell
the moment he stepped on the track. and gave him
such bout that the betting changed Immediately,
daneerou. rival for the IS bsia. cGSs@' cnoer on
ances were such as to warrant them. Merritt
continued to astonish the public by his constant
against the final struggle The name Of the Might
Stalker has been gwen to him, but he has a warm
place in the general esteem, Notwithstanding his
awkward gait and unpreposscssing figure. Ennis
did wonders during the afternoon, and friends who
dreaded his giving way were delighted to tind him
still on the track.
DURING THEATRE HOURS.
The evening scene in the Garden. considering the
evening beginning at theatre hours was brilliant
The interest OF the ladies in the show continues.
and, as is always the case. their sympa hes
with the most afflicted looking victims
Of the walk. Poor Guyon!" one hears on all sid es
from the fair ones. HIS handsome engages tho
ladies, and added to 1t his distressed appearance
centres interest him. It would lie against human
nature. especially female human nature, to expect
enthusiasm to centre on either Krohne or Ferde-
meyer. krohne is too big for sympathy and himself
to find fellowship. The paradox of such q union would
passed tho age when he could claim the admiration
of the fair Merritt. who was between eight and
nine falling behind Aazaei' came in for much sym
pathy and general regret was expressed when lie
withdrew, for 1t was fet that he would not be able
to come out again for some time. This feel
ing, however, was wasted. tor a few minutes
after the plucky newsboy appeared again, walking
very stiily and looking very weary Before Merritt
retired the betting against Hazael place was
10 to l, but when the newsboy retired the odds
dropped to z. Between eight and nine a string
OF surprises and incidents vened the crowd. 10
Ennis made his 30Oth mile amid wild enthusiasm.
Hart reappoared. his head tied up in silk hand
kerchel. and began to run. Most OF the audience
at this time having read in the evening papers
cernng the boys" mshap were only too glad
for occasion to cheer him on. He received
perfect ovation. Scarcely had the cheering for
him ceased when krohne and Rowell entertaine d
the crowds with an exhibition OF square heel and
toe walking. Rowell had the post. but he measured
stride with stride with the Prussian soldier. Rowell
looked Liiliputan beside the Brobdin:gian Hart
and Hazae had an exhibition walk. but whio
Hszael has more speed. he has not the grace or
stye of ''Black Dan" BY the way. Dan
O'Leary has just explained the IN, sterious
legend on one of Hart's bouquets. 1t is in Celtic
characters. which, in the floral arrangement. look
like "Choide Vi Taep She" Dan explains that
this contains an Irish pun. The translation of the
words is 'OLeary's Heart"
CREATING THE BELL PUNCH"
The newest scheme for beating the walk de-
tected during the evening. but the probabilities
that before the fraud was discovered IL had been