The New York herald., 1879-03-16

though he beginning. not ending. 3
weeks match. The house was beside itself and
with accord and shouted itself hoarse overs
his grand effort. Again and again he passed Harri-
man and Rowell. who were podding away in their
old position and the same slow gait. As Ennis wenes
around again went up the cry from his friends: (
he all this strength for the lastY There vast
but one answer to make. Ennis was mistaken in hisi
course during the first half OF the week and regrets
it now a much as any one.
HE would drink buttermilk. said his wife, ''ands
he would do he liked, and we could do nothingi
with him. Next time-f there is to be a next time
he will do differently.
At eight O'Clock exactly after finishing three-quar-
ters of mile at S:l5 gait Ennis broke into run
and rushed over one lap at speed and with grace
that marvellous As he began the run tho
very roof trembed, as a mighty shout wenti
up, and the house Ennis finished his lap and set
tied down to slow walk was very pandemonium,
of cheers and cries. Was there unsteadness of
gait and wavering indecision in his STEP so COM
monty noticeable on sudden change of "going" by
tired man? Not in the least. His step firm,
and elastic; his well up; his stride had
been heightened rather than shortened. Ennis
serve power manfesty itself almost miraculous.
Still Hartman and Rowell plodding on,
Rowell doing his 497th and Hartman being well on
in his 4isth mile At this point a very pleasant in
cident occurred. Hartman half paused to adjust.
his kerchief about his neck and Rowell, instead OF
shooting by him. held back. At once there was cry
of Three cheers for the little BrioD, and united
cheer from the north side of the house answered
back grandly Rowell smiled, pleased. and the pair
nous way. Shortly afterward the band played
the "Star spangled Banner" and cheer for Harri-
gave "God Save the Queen round of applause
came forth for Rowell which plainly told that the
little fellow winning friends and that the fears
he may have had that he would not be allowed to
win were groundless.
on THE HoMEsrRErcH
The house crowded at this hour. quarter past
eight, New York having dined and the clubs and
private houses sent their representatives to the,
gardens. Though there little abatement
of the general interest. there times when,
complete lull would fall upon the audience, but it.
was only momentary. cheer after cheer soon break
ing the silence The blackboard still staring the,
vast crowd ont of countenance and recording the,
fact that Rowel had left behind him 497 miles. Ennis
467 miles and Hartman 44S miles. To Rowell it wasj
matter of comparative indifierence-ail he desired
was to close the match. Ennis, too. had little to,
look forward but to keepion the track short time
longer. TO Hartman the blackboard had vital in
terest He still lacked two miles Of his necessary,
450 should anything prevent hs coverngI
those two miles 1t would be loss OF many thousands
dollars TO him. At Just half past eight the tgures'
board, and the Engishman went to the front Ennis
broke into another trot as his tally was added to-.
and, overtaking the pair who had so long been to-
gether, the trio pursued the "even tenor of their
way while a went around with them from tho
proval of the apparent good feeling existing
between the men who were chatting together.
he was suffering and the gamo little fellow
struck out though walking on blistered feet
pleasure ,I rather than pain: Harriman.s arms
motion OF his body, and his stride hal again short
ened materially. His knees were apparently weak
and his legs seldom Strengthened. his going resem-
bling in this respect Westons familiar style. IL
not choice, but necessity that compelled this bad
faster and easier than ever II was at quarter Of
nine that the board again changed and marked
Rowell, 499; Ennis. ago. Hartman, 450!
The goal reached at last and the plucky
Yankee telt within his grasp the record and tho
figures hung the board the almost
beyond description. The crowd in the central en-
lowing the as lie went on the 45lst mile man,
sprang into the path and handed him o magnificent
basket OF flowers in the centre of which was shield
tcT he ehnyap iYOQ fpnn,
it and redoubled their cheers. Still another man
came forward and put about his shoulders a. red.
white and blue silk SASH II the house cheered be-.
fore, it yelled with delight Still more honors
were coming. and some friends came forward and
presented Hartman with large silk flag. This
simply too much for the wrought house. Men
shouted screamed. danced. graspcd each others
hands and did all manner OF extraordinary things in
its Joy and delight, the band also bubbling
with delight and patriotism burst forth into
man in all his glory Of decoration. and amid tho
plaudits OF the house he went into his cottage.
waving his flag and thanks to the generous house.
The hand close TO nine O'Clock Roweui
reached zoo miles. Again there was tumut of app
plause and every British throat-and every kmeri-
throat, toowas opened to it's widest extent and
the tle Britons' record cheered and rccheered.
and there q repetition OF much of the same
husiasm that had greeted Hartman shortly before.
After completing one lap than his 800 miles
Rowell rushed into his quarters and immediately
his friends focked about him and congratulated him.
"Will he come out againg' heard on all sides
q question soon answered by the hero Of the hour.
who putting on an ulster and cap and carrying an
American flag his shoulder, came again on tho
track accompanied by his trainer who well ~ his
charge, was met with storm OF cheers with pleas
ant smiles and earnest clapping OF hands from oil
parts Of the house. Another lap done by Eowel
when he was handed an enormous loaf of bread -
double twist" probably suggestive of the manner in
which he twisted possible defeat into positive VIC
tory. Laughter and good tempered jokes were flung
him he went around with tho loaf, nearly
as large as himself deposited it at his cottage
door. Rowell went once more over the track accom-
to the audience had Hartman. who gave him .
hearty good bye as be again retired to his nut.
FINISH.
The house ow fairly worked up to the best OF
humor. and ms the band played my Mary Ann," tho
the audience joined IN the chorus with will And
that the was over, for practically IL was
here endedthough Ennis was ill going and looking
as though he intended to walk on for year So
the audience settled down to sober thought To the
last Rowell maintained his power. and turned into
his cottage a sound. strong man. capable Of doing
much better things than this week has seen.
perhaps you would like to Mr.. Rowell. and II
so would be glad 70 hayo you come IN and look at
him" Mr. Atkinson said to: the HEnAIp reporter:
the cottage short while and can say that with the
exception of few trihing ailmentss little chadng
and blistering-Rowell looked WE'LL hearty and al
most fresh. That he is dangerous for Harri-
man Ennis again to tackle is undoubted but it is
no less true that there are better men in England
than he.
At about five minutes to ten Ennis. who still
going on. completed his 474th mile. and Immediately
broke into n fast and graceful run. The house was
once again walked from its temporary quiet rs ho
bounded along and as he was alone on the track tho
attention of the house undivided. Its attcn-
tions lavshly rendered in bouquets. but Ennis
nimbly jumped aside as they werc thrust at hun
right and LETT, and went on at what seemed under
the circumstances killing pace.
Hell only do lap, was the general opinion
But he q second and third and q fourth. and
kept doing better and better until he finished do
ing the last quarter ut short distance rung speed.
and hanging up 1913 miles" on the blackboard he
retired to Lis cottage amid thunders of applause.
In moment he was OUT again. having put heavy
coat about him, and continued on his journey. As
he into view the crowd broke all bounds.
rushed on TO the track and fockcd about him.
The match Hartman and Rowell were
.f,p.y ,nfly in hgfr
Garden before going 20 their hotels Ennis ush-
cred 10 his door by the cheering crowd he passed in.
the door closed behind him and IL was all over
The band played n well known air. suggestive OF
the crowds seeking "homc. sweet home" and tho
suggestion being promptly acted upon. the great
building soon left vacant and the lights were
turned out on the third competition for the Ashley
belt.
ArrrRTHOrGHTS