Daily globe., 1879-03-16
FOOTING 1T.
CONCLUSION OF THE GREAT INTER.
NATIONAL TALKING MATCH.
Rowell Carries OF the Belt-He Covers Five
Hundred Miles With Scarce an Effort
Ennis Accomplishes Four Hundred and
Seventy-Five, and Hartman an Even
Four Hundred and a Half

forenoon than on any previous morning since
the pedestrian contest was begun. A YER,
large proportion of those present were ladie!
who manifested very decided preferanct
for Hartman. 1t ia believed he will make
the 43O miles and secure the third mans
share of the gate mon%. This is all he viii
be forced to do. Ennis walks we'll and ir
tine form. There are many expressions o1
regret that he was sick the first two days OF
the race. Otherwise it is held that he would
be first at the finish. Rowell, like Ennis
shows no signs of fatigue.
Score at 10 \. M.-Rowell, 459 miles: En-
mis-, 437: Hartman, AS. IL A. NJ, Rowell
467 Ennis, 44O; Hartman, APO. - NJ. Row
ell, 467; Ennis, .t+3; Hartman, 1923. P. M,
Rowell, III; Ennis, AT; Hartman, 427. 9
P. NJ, Rowell, AS; Ennis, 45O; Hartman,
43O.
Among the visitors to the Garden this
morning was the British minister, Sir Ed
ward Thornton, and wife. About 1:3O p. NJ
Ennis began his 45Oth mile on run and
made it in I minutes and 16 seconds, the
fastest mile of the match. About II O'Clock
a lady presented Hartman with a large
floral basket. Rowell, who was walking at a
abreast, and taking one side of the basket,
walked with Hartman around the track, to
the cabin of the latter, where the flowers
were deposited. The incident elected
thunders of applause. Rowell was rendered
large crown of flowers and laurel. On
the crown were two English flags, and sur
mounting these, the stars and stripes. Rowell
did not receive the tribute, and his
trainer placed it in his headquarters. En-
MS received his share of flowers. He looks
strong, with plenty of walk and run in him
yet. He, like Rowell, encourages Hartman
and walks with him occasional laps. He,
unfortunately, cannot be applauded as Row.
ell for his magnanimOus conduct, as if he
and Rowell only make $50 miles, Ennis re-
ceives but one-quarter of the receipts,
whereas if Hartman makes $50 Ennis will
get thirty per cent of the gate money.
AS the day advances Hartman makes up
miles, and at 3 o'clock he had made 1872
miles; Ennis $50, and Rowell 476.
1t is conceded that Hartman will cover
45O miles and save his gate money. 1t is
said Ennis and O'Leary have already chal-
lenged Rowell for the belt and that the money
has been put up.
The last night of the great pedestrian
contest equalled indeed exceeded-the
opening night in point of both numbers and
enthusiasm. At 7 o'clock fully 1000 people
were present. The pedestrians were en-
couraged by the most hearty applause.
Ladies waived their handkerchiefs and threw
several boquets at the contestants as they
passed along, and men threw their hats in
the air and yelled themselves hoarse. The
excitement was something tremendous.
Early in the afternoon it was conceded Row
ell would take the belt. The interest was
then upon Hartman making $50 miles,
necessary to secure a share of the gate
money. Hartman walked very lame, and
appeared to suffer great pain, but he strug-
gied along gamely and steadily neared his
goal. Ennis was in fine form during the
evening, and made some very quick miles.
He was quite fresh and entirely free from
lameness. He made squirt after squirt,
both running and walking, and
the applause that greeted him
was immense. About 6:3O this after
noon Rowell Hartman and Ennis were all
on the track together, and Rowen overtaking
Hartman asked his right arm and walked
around talking with him. The cheering was
loud, but when Ennis came along and linked
with Hartman on the other side applause
burst forth in a deafening roar. They
marched around arm in arm, and dozens of
bouquets were hurled at them. The Judges
announced that two laps were taken from the
score of each man for having received sup
port while going twice around the track.
Ennis completed his 455th mile at 2:23:26,
his 46Oth at 3:39:45, his 465th at 1925. He
left the track at 539:2O and returned at
6:23:55, and left again at 1888 for short
rest. Hartman finished his 435th mile at
3:32:40, his 44Oth at 4:47:55, his 445th at
7:31:22. 1t then became certain he would
turn his 450 miles and earn his share of the
gate money. He left the track at 4:49:3O and
took good rest until 6:14. When he again
appeared he had evidently more friends in
the building than the other two. Rowell
finished his 491st mile at
4:13:17, and kept on walking and running
5:l3:44, remaining on the track. At 7:29:3O
he had com peted his 494th mile. AS Har-
riman neared his 45Otn mile and Rowell was
closing up to his 5OOtn, the spectators be-
came perfectly wild with excitement, and as
Hartman turned his 45Oth mile, and great
white ii cures On the blackboard announced
the result, storm of applause seldom heard
burst forth and lasted fully ten minutes.
He completed his $50 miles at SAP, and
man had to carry around before him several
immense bouquets presented by his lady
friends. He carried a small American FLAG
over his shoulder, and this incident increased
if that were possible, the enthusiasm.
At 1905 all the contestants had left the
track, the band playing and the crowd leav-
ing the garden. Score: Rowell, 500;
Ennis, ATS; Hartman $50.
When the figures 500 went up opposite
Rowell's name on the blackboard the ex-
citement can scarcely be imagined. This
was at 3 minutes to 9 o'clock. Then he put
on his ulster, and carrying the American
flag over his right shoulder and an immense
bouquet IN his left hand, he marched around
the track twice, the captain of police on one
side and his trainer on the other, the band
playing 'God Save the Queen.' Enthusiasm
ran high. Rowell then left the track for
good, with score of 500 miles. He went
at once to the Ash'an house, was bathed
and rubbed down, and went to bed for four
hours, when ne IS to be woke up. He was
received at the hotel by some twenty ladies
and congratulated. He seemed to be- q
pretty we'll used up man. Hartman
completed 450 miles and three lans
at S:45:45, and then he retired
from the track for good. He was surround
ed by host of friends, who brought him ont
of the garden by the Fourth avenue entrance
placed him in carriage and he was dr1yne
to the st. James hotel. He was accom-
panied by his doctor. Various floral gifts
were given to Rowell and Hartman, and
were taken to the hotels after them. Ennis
also remained on the track, and he vas walk
ing to win bet of 81, 500. He had backed
himself to make ATS miles, and was deter
mined to win it. He was cheered Justify,
the crowd remaining Notwithstanding it was
generally known that both Rowell and Har-