The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-14

shortly after the conclusion OF MIR. Whceler's
marks the hrst bell rang, and then the Immense
crowd appeared quiet down as If gathering strength
for the final effort and when the second bell tnklci
aad the Madame few prompt TO the Second
almost continuously the plucsy woman speeded
rounded the track in the fastest time that she ever
showed. The first lap made i'll IL seconds, with
the attendants running ahead to keep everything
clear the next showed II seconds by the watch and
the third was covered in II seconds also The crowd
still cheered and yelled and the mon thtt
thronged the streets ON tine outside also caught
the enthusiasm, knowing by the hour that the
plucky little woman who has carried Brooklyn by
storm was on her last quarter The fourth lap
covered in goa seconds, and though 1t was plain
that at last the gallant pedestrian was beginning to
succumb to the terrific strain she had endured for
twenty eight days. she still struggled bravely on.
walking the fifth lap in IS seconds the sixth in 81
ons aud the seventh and last in 2S seconds The place
was in such uproar that almost minute elapsed
before the time keepers could make any announce
mcnt. and when the time or the last quarter was
given en- 49, the fastest made curing the walk,
the enthusiasm of the spectators was boundlcss.
Handkerchiefs We're waved hats were thrown in the
air and the people shouted themselves hoarse.
In the meatime Nine Anderson WAS escorted to
seat in the centre of the stage and Captain Sinuels
being too hoarse to talk he introduced Corporal Tan
ner, well known Brooklyn politician. Corporal
Tanner commenced by reading humorous
letter from Corporation Counsel Clinton De
Anderson that she has taught the women of
Brooklyn what women are capable OF doing. and
appreciate the gallant work that one OF their own
has just accomplished. am not surprised At the
statement that she often slept on the track, as
nearly all old soldiers know what they have
done while sleeping. ! am happy to say
that the Brooklyn people by their patronage
enabled Mime. Anderson to bank 5000 last Fri
day night, and l really think that in this case the
laborer is worthy of his hire. believe the saying
may be adapted to either sex. In conclusion. trust
that Mime. Anderson's visit may have been OF more
than passing benefit to the ladies OF Brooklyn and
teach them to make more use or their limbs and take
daily perambulations that may benefit their health
Nine Anderson then to her feet and said
al thought, an actress could make speech, but
this soldier has taught me lesson. We women
sent into this world helpmatcs to men. They
the stronger in muscular strength, but when it
comes to question OF actual endurance
believe that women are the stronger. The
man can brave danger at the lannon's mouth
but in patience. suffering and endurance the woman
will show the boldest front Ever since my grlhood
/ have wanted to make name AS girl OF eighteen
or twenty years / had really beautiful contralto
voice, but that did not make me name. then
tried the stage. ana althougn ! ned an
chroniced the banners OF tame. My next
effort clown In circus was also success in its
way; but still the long looked for reputation
not reached. then became managercss and got
some reputation for losing money, and finally, on
the 18th OF September 1877 i commenced my present
business. l took the advice of Gale, the famous
long distance pedestrian, and when lie told Inc, Go
abroad. they will give you namc came here. and
now will 20 back with the name for which have
struggled since my girhood. sincerely trust that
He who has gwen strength to make it will
give me strength to keep it. The lesson that
I have to give the women of Brooklyn is
that they must learn to do their part in
life. Do the best you can and that will mean great
deal. Some people have blamed me for walking on
Sunday. but think have only done my duty. have
done the work contracted to do. the same the
servants that cook their dinners on Sunday and
the drivers that drive them to church
thank you all for your kind patronage and
hope that in years time will be able to retire and
live quiet life The Madame then retired amid
deafening applause and was quickly placed in
riage and driven to Mr.. Shepherds Turkish baths,
where she will remain for few days. The following
table will give some idea how the score has been kept
since the commencement OF the walk.