The New York herald., 1879-08-29
THE ASHLEY BELT.

The ASHLEY BELT.
INTEREST INCREASING IN THE COMING STRUGGLE
FOR ITS PossEssI IoN-RowELL GETTING READY
TO GO INTO SEVERE TRAINING-wEsroN's IN.
TENTIONs-ARRIvAL OF ''BLowER' BROWN
The interest in the projected international walk
for the Of the Sir John Ashley belt is on
the increase since the arrival of two champions
Weston and Rovell. The discussion of the relative
chances OF those who are known to have been thus
far entered for the contest extends to nearly all
classes. Among sporting men good deal OF money
is said to have been already wagered between the
two persons who have already won the belt. Roweu
continued his training ut the Madison Square
Garden yesterday He appeared there at nine o'clock
after breakfast. and donning his walking
costume was soon upon the track walking at
steam engine pace. Atter making half dozen laps
of the amphitheatre he broke into that steady
which has heretofore sorely tried his competitors
and proved him to be man of wonderful endurance
and lasting power. Several persons tried to keep
him company in his tireless circuit at intervals but
each quickly dropped out. seemingly glad to get
seat and catch his breath. At twelve o'clock
Rowell stopped and subjected to Q vigorous
rubbing down at the hands Of DR.. Naylor, his ply
scian and Mr.. Barnsley, his trainer. After this hs
went to his hotel for lunch and rest.
AT AGAIN.
tits evident that the British champion intends to
lose no time in working of the superduoAs flesh
he gained during his inactivity shipboard. for
shortly before four o'clock he reappesred in the
Garden to resume his exercise. Quickly removing
his outer clothing. he strode upon the track in
tights. Guernsey undershirt and blue jockey cap,
at precisely tour o'clock. He started of at slash
ing gait. which soon brought the perspiration out
in great beads. Soon warming up to his work. he
broke into sharp dog trot, in which he made seven
aud half miles to the hour. He was accompanied
around tho track at intervals by DR.. Naylor. Mr..
Henry Morgan and others who dropped into the Gar
den to note how he was getting in his exercise
At halfpast i've o'clock Rowell retired to his room
in Q dripping perspiration after having made the
last two miles with the addition of heavy outer
clothing. To HERALD reporter, who watched him
at his exercise. Roweu expressed himself as much
gratifed with the progress he is making in getting
himself into condition preparatory to going into
severe training Immediately before the beginning
of the contest. When spoken to about Weston'a
reported declaration that he would not walk
Q step in the match unless smoking shall bl
prohibited in the Garden. Rowell laughed heartily
saying:-"I don't caro- snap whether they smoke
or not; it won't make any difference with me and
II. as understand. have been reported as no dina
a similar view to Mr.. Weston in that respect have
been grossly msrepresented. have not spoken >
word to any one except you. now. on that subject.
The man cement of the Garden will, 1t Is UNDER
Stood prohibit all smoking in the building during the
progress Of the match except in the boxes and on
the balconies Panchot present for o short time,
with his trainer. during the morning. but did not
take any exercise.
Mr.. Weston left the Rossmore Hotel, where he n
stopping about noon to pay o visit to his wife's
relatives at Stamford Conn. He returned to the city
during the evening. Tonight the reception in his
honor will take place at the Madison Square Garden.
1t is expected that Professor r. Ogden Doremus
(who takes mucrinterest in the coming match. from
q scientific point Of vew) will preside. and that
remarks Of welcome will be made by Rufus r..
Andrews and General Spinola. to which the cham.
pion will make suitable response. Tomorrow
night he will be the recipient Of . similar compli.
mentary ovation In his honor at Proyidenee. T.. 1
Immediately thereafter go into active training It II
expected that he will undergo the hitter at some
secluded place In New Jersey. where he can follow
his style of getting himself into condition
from intrusion. Mr.. @. d. Hess. who looks after
Westons business interests, yesterday agent
examine private half-mie track In New Jer.
sey ascertain II it is suitably adapted to the pur
poses tor which it is desired. 1t is thought that this
place. the location Of which not stated. will b
selected as weston's training ground.
Meanwhile Guyon who is also entered one Of
the competitors is stopping at l3Sh street and Mott
avenue. convenient to the grounds of the New York
active training under James Smith, the runner, for
the past ten days. 1t stated yesterday by Mr..
DAVIS. the representative of Guyon, that Daniel
O'Leary has entered the Ashley belt contest .
negro from Boston named Frank Hart. Manager
Hess listened 20 tns declaraeOn Win aStOn1Snmentv
remarking that 1t seemed strange that the fact Of
the entry. IL made, had not been communicated to
the managers of the walk from London.
Mr. o. II. Dodworth, one of the lessees Of the Gar
den. said yesterday that the match would certainly
take place. II an injunction was issued sufficient
security would be put up to meet all claim for dam.
ages. No letter from Mr. Vanderbilt asking for the
suspension of the contemplated walk has yet been
received by them. The letter from Mr. Vanderbilt
made public few days ago. he said, bore the date
OF the 2lst Of June last forty days before the
agemcnt of the Garden had any idea of the coming
match being made.
ARRIVAL OF ''BLowER' BROWN.
The Anchor line steamer California, which sailed
from London saturday. the 18th inst. arrived
last night and anchored in midstream OF the foot OF
Chambers street. Among her passengers Is Henry
Brown. famiiary called Blower" Brown. the
English pedestrian, who to take part
in the Astiey Belt contest Mr.. Brown 10
accompanied by his friend and mentor John Smith,
who Is himself athlete and pedestrian. Mr..
Brown in good health and spirits. He was
dressed in light Scotch plaid suit aud Glen
gary cap. he smoked cigar and leaned over the
tafirail obtaining for the first time glimpse OF New
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