Daily globe., 1879-06-20

LONDON. June l9.-Public interest in the in
ternational pedestrian contest increases.
Brown left the track at Is minutes past 10
looking queer. His record at that time was 346
miles ard 2 laps. At few minutes after IL
Weston completed the same distance, and re-
mained on the track. shout from the crowd
announced he had taken the lead in the best
time for the distance ever yet accomplished.
Brown rested two hours at q stretch during the
night. Weston picked up considerably then,
break Weston seems hearty and strong, and
is going finely. Brown is not so strong, and
his supporters are getting anxious.
4P. M.-At is minutes past Brown was still
on the track, walking very slowly, and wearing
IN elastic suspender on his right knee, which
Weston, 96l miles; Brown, 356L. Weston was
e051s $50 ''rons ?. sIsoore: Weston, $685. miles;
Brown, 36O1%. Brown was then resting with .
bad knee. He cannot win.
Il, Six O. o'clock.-Weston was resting on his 369th
mile. Brown haYing accomplished 36O15 miles.
He was also resting, with his physician in at
tendance.
WESTON THE HERO. n
At2 O. clock this afternoon the scene at Agri-
cultural hall was one Of intense excitement.
Weston was still leading Brown by three miles
and three laps. and the impression now pre-
walls that the Yankee boy now stands an excel
lent chance of wrestling athe coveted trophy
from the Britishers and bringing it back to
America.
At4 p H. the scene in and around the hall
battles description. Weston, who is six miles
ahead, is running in brisk fashion. spurred
the band plays Comm thro the Rye" The
excitement increases with evey lap that is
added to the score. Up to this morning Weston
has only taken an hour and half rest since
last night, and his courage and endurance are
pronounced by all present truly wonderful.
Weston overhaulcd Brown this morning, ex-
actly as the hand po nted to the hour of IL
o'clock. As he did 60 tho Americans present
gave n mighty shout, making the building
echo and re-echo. He seems hearty and strong,
and is going finely. Brown ia not go strong,
and his supporters are getting anxious about
performance in London, SO he intends to marx
it by an endeavor to cover $50 miles. BE will
make no more matches in England, and that
he intends taking the belt to America, and
whoever wants it must come over there for 1t.
At 10 o'clock Weston had accomplished 385
miles, while Browns Iscore stood at 5oo'
Tho latest report says Brown is improving,
and hopes to make up lost time by running.
AwAaEn OF FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS.
LONDON, June l9.-Sir John Ashley paid
Weston visit in his tent tonight. After
chatting while. Sir John said to Weston.
We'll, you look in good faith. Now I'll tell
you what I'll do, 80 that this tournament will be
. memorable one. Ill wager fvs hundred
pounds to your hundred pounds that you don't
cover five hundred and fifty miles by
Saturday night. Do you take me p Weston.
Certainly, Sir John. The five 'centur es'
will make good lining t, the belt.'' The
two men shook hands and parted.
Brown is ordered to remain in his tent by
his medical adviser for few hours rest. This
will undoubtedly give the raceto Weston.
LYNDON, June 2O.-At 3 o clock this morning
the score in the walking match stood, Weston
800 Brown, 364.