The New York herald., 1879-03-10

Ance and interruption in that respect acted charm
lngly. Across the track, opposite the scorers.
placards were placed ready to record the laps made
by the contestants, and these arranged in this
wise:-
OLeary
koweu. ................-.....'
Hartman. Observation-Disclosures.
Ennis. =
The huge blackboard was ready, the track in mag
nihcent shape, and the measurement made by Mr..
Charles H. Haswell. the engineer and surveyor on
Friday last. having been verified since the curves
were set the fullest satisfaction was expressed in
this particular. It's condition was compromise
between the hard track wanted by runners and the
softer surface desired by walkers. The ground was
Bpaded very thoroughly and then the covering OF
Bawdust applied after which the rollers We're set in
motion and kept going for several hours.
THE CROWD INCREASING.
At ten o'clock there were 1,2OO persons in the Gar
den many ladies being present with escorts. line
extended down the sidewalk fully to Twenty sixth
street at this hour, and the ticket sellers had
much they could possibly attend to- The sidewalks
on Madison avenue were thronged with respectable
looking people. and the anxiety seemed to be to
catch glimpse of the competitors as they entered
the building. BY halfpast eleven O'Clock 5000
persons were present and the stream pouring in
st the entrance was simply marvellous. A band was
on hand and for an hour or more played selections
OF sacred music, but near midnight more lively
strains were INDUCED in Baby Mine appeared to
be q favorite and was loudly encored. Speculatons
bets, suggestions and anxious words were made by
the score.
HEAVY ODDS.
Bookmakers the floor and Offering their
Odds One individual wanted to bet to against
O.Leary many times and for as much as any one
wanted Al. Smith, tho gentleman always behind
the champion in his walks. walked up to the
throng surrounding the bookmaker, and
said that me he would take Sl,ooo % on the n. terms
and giving Mr.. Smith $500 worth put up his book,
and Immediately afterward reduced his Odds Indi
vfdual wagers were made by the hundred. and the
tramping OF thousands of feet and the running Of
hundreds across the inner circle every few minutes
caused great excitement and many ludircous Incl
dents.
At midnight there were 1000 present and the
stream Of ticket buyers extended four deep to
Fourth avenue around both Twenty-sixth and Twen-
tyseventh streets. Many distinguished citizens. in
Guiding judges lawyers and politicians. were among
the number in the garden.
MEN.
John Ennis, Of Chicago, Ill. is feet inches in
his stockings and weighed this morning l56 lbs. He
was born at Richmond Harbor county Longford.
Ireland. Age. SO years.
inch. and went the track at about 1868 lbs. lie is
native Of whtefeld, Me- Age. 26 years.
started upon his long journey weighing l45 lbs.
He was born at Clonakilty, county Cork. Ireland
Charles Rowell, the English candidate, is 8 feet G
inches high. weighed this morning 140 lbs, and
born at Chesterton. Cambridseshire. England.
Up to within two hours of the time of starting the
men were soundly sleeping at their respective ho-
tells. The attendants they had engaged were
awaiting their coming, AMI had the several
cottages looking pleasantly to receive them
The first to arrive was Rowell, and the
greatest excitement was manifested by those know
ing the circumstance to get good look at him.
The door Of his house was shut In their faces
and in q few minutes something else called them
.way. leaving the strangers in comparative peace
The jam was growing worse and worse every min
nte and with the fresh accession of hundreds. the
bookmakers shouted their odds IN louder tones 1t
was to ! against Rowell. to l against
Hartman and u to ! against Ennis
ious to lay against OLeary. some wanting
Ia to l. the champion becoming favorite
at the last moment at half-past twelve o'clock
the competitors ready and waiting for the call to
the trnck The judges and scorer were in place to
note the starting OF the human machines. Rowell
out OF his house at this time and
walked around the track his appearance causing
loud cheers. Ennis shortly after made circuit in
nized was warmly welcomed Neither Har.
riman O'Leary took preliminary spin
Whenever anybody was seen on the track there were
thousand yells The spectators seemed almost
crazy. and were not able to wait for the eventful
hour.
MR. CURTIS TO THE MEN.
A few minutes before o'clock. William b. Cur
tis OF the New York Athletic Club. called the to
the judges stand and In few words gave them
the rules which they must observe They might
reverse the way of going around the track
by giving notice one lap before wanting to do
when they they must take the outside OF the
track They could 30 to their houses ut any time 10y
giving the due notice They could not stop in
front OF another contestant unless they fully
PAGES on the lead. Any complaint the competitors
desired to make during the contest must be made to
of their attendants when they reached their
respective houses The attendants would apprise
the judges, whom the matter should receive
instant attention. Meanwhile the bolt mad been sent
TO the judges stand and amid cries OF Hold it up"
Let's it,. 1t was placed In u conspicuous posi-
ton for three or four minutes
Precisely at one O'Clock Mr.. Curtis sent the
their journey. Each looked confident of doing u
magnificent performance. Ennis had the inside.
OLeary next, Hartman third and Rowoll the
outside. Ennis wore white shirt and drawers with
blue trunks; o'Le,ry's costume was white shirt and
drawers, with black velvet trunks Hartman was In
white shirt and drawers aud purple trunks; Rowcll
wore gray shirt, lilac drawers. with an upper
trimming of blue. Just before the start OLeary and
Rowell each presented with golden horseshoe.
The four went away walk and continued this
mode of progression for several laps howell
commenced to run ON the second lap, and
finished his first mile in ON. 25s. OLcary
hrst mile was in 10nl. 27s.. tho last half OF the
eighth lap being Jog. Hartman and Ennis
were l0m 40s doing their first. There was cheer
ing from the thousands without cessation. 1t looked
o. II the crowds were going TO remain all night.
The doors were closed at nine minutes to ono
O'Clock. the crush inside being great as to
require this precautionary measure Tho outer
doors were broken in by the crowd at fifteen minutes
past one o'clock and the police called upon to
drive the intruders back with their clubs.