The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-12
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY OCTOBER T. SHEET

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me und dose oder poys We walked mp und down dose
mountains NIT q shmall pook vot put down
feel pretty veil I vas 80 out init q walk for few
hss trainer then told that he had had Faher in
training for Ave weeks before the walk and
aa ay fed ood him a ssss II him the .boss
miles day of work aud giving him very little to
drink He followed no rigid scientific rules for his
man Kept himself in good condition habitually.
During the walk he had fed him mostly on broth,
Cruel beeftea. jelles and coffee. He had given him
teract faintness that had troubled him two three
times
'.ven. don't know. Wy nots" said Faber.
MAKING FIVE HUNDRED MILES.
Murphy completed his 50Oth mile at five minutes
to six in WALL Al no passed the scorers stand to
enter ON his 6Olst mile he broke into . run. The
effect on thesudenee was electric. Cheer succeeded
tho bronze-skinned boy, and ladies applauded
with their hands and with their eyes,
and the crowds rushed from side to side with
laundering ciatter OF feet on the wooden floor 20
OF enthusiasm. however. soon died out as the little
fellow dropped back into walk and disappeared
from the track. Ho could afford to take matters
easily TOR his success already assured. Between
him ana Howard. who was second man. there was
gap OF fifteen miles and ono lap. which nothing but
sono unlocked for accident could enable Howard TO
close up. Faber stood third with 476 miles and 9
laps to his credit ana both mon were resting. The
week's work had told OH all tho leading man. and
they were anxious to husband their streAgth the
evening hours, when IT was expected great crowd
would be present to witness tho close OF the race.
Walker, Russell. Briody ana Curran, Both
Mahonoy aud Russell were in excellent form
but were hopelessly behind and their
object IN ploddiag wearily round tho track
could only be the creation OF record and exhibit
ton OF their staying powers OLD curran, for whom
tho audience exhibits considerable mpathy of
tho track for short while. and when he came ON
again. u httcen minutes past four 7. NJ, he was
init him 10 nobSe round While resting his INJURED
ankle had besome stif and during tho first few
minutes it was absolutely painful to watch
destined TO be his last. But the grim pluck of
the old man carried him along, and after he had
hmped two or three laps he began to sraghten out,
anafve minutes later the crushed ana broken figure
disappeared Us by enchantment aud the iimping old
man was aati3lly running a. saoa spsee sasaurased
minutes before was plying his helplessEess.
INrERAiIssioN QUIET,
Tho absence vi the leading nien from the track
had u rather depressing effect the audience tor
time 1t only relieved by the interest felt
in the fortunes OF old Carran. but US that plucky
individual could not keep OH squirting Tor the
ment OF the public the interest began to drag, in
spite OF tho frantic efforts made by the musicians.
In many their well meant efforts, however,
rather increased than lossened the Lttls
Briody, who seemed to be great lott tho
track Ter short time but soon resumed work again.
The long walk has told heavily on him. and his gait
has almost wholly lost the elasticity which distin-
guishcd it earlier IN the contest. He would prob
ably have contented himself with keeping tho
track had it not been that only eight miles separated
him from Mahoney who was III good condition and
pushing hard to Obtain the fourth place. With the
lighting of the gas tho garden assumed more ami
mated aspect, and ~ IL was now past six pollock num-
bers OF people began to pour in The ladies' gallery
well filled, aud linc two or three dcep formed
along the track rail patiently waiting Tor tho reap
pearance of the iesilin. mon and tho beginning Of
the nal struggle for the belt Pierce came out about
stiff indeed. Except for the picturesque effect of his
black .ace there did not seem any Eood reason for
his continuing to cucumber tho track but tho pub
lie received him good naturedly.
go on, old coon." shouted ono admirer.
''Iake some lager. suggested another. evidently
thinking little stimulant would increase his speed.
The black mans sad lace did not brighten till
O'IAeary. taking compassion on his somewhat
aged him to renewed efforts The companionship
of the great pedestrian had good effect Pierce
and he began to walk at good pace. while the
crowd Justify checrcd the two men. Az soon, how
ever. M OIeary quilted him he fell back more
into tho lazy. irregular gait which distinguishes
him.
THE LEADERS, REAppRAn.
Howard WAS the first OF the loading men TO put in
o reappearancc on the track and came ont with
splendid rush. He seemed to be excellent condi-
ton aud ran heetiy round the truck for two laps
amid the Widest excitemont. He was dressed in
blue pants and white shirt. blue jockey cap.
with white peak, adorned his head. N
Tho multitude by this time filed the garden and
occupied every foot OF vantage ground whence O
glimpse of the track could DO Obtained rhe gal
leries filled to the ceiling and the excitement
became intense. People wondered that neither
Murphy nor Faber put in an appearance, and sin
lister began to circulate that Murphy had been
tempered with IN the interest of the pool sellers.
who stood to lose heavily the Havcrstraw
boy. A HERALD reporter Immediately repaired to
Murphy's room to inquire into his condition. Here
It was learned that there was not the slightest
foundation for the rumor and that the boy had lust
been awakened and was preparing to 20 on tho track
Fsber In the meantime lsft h,s room at quarter
past seven p. NJ, and was received with cheers by
tho people. He looked quite refreshed after his
sleep. He walked vt good four mile pace. and
looked to DO IN better condition than he had
all the mon were pleased BY tho prospect of soon
ending their isbors. Howard had apparently secured
the second place. and when Faher appeared on the
track gap OF six miles separated him the Sec
oud man. Murphy came out OF his room ut twenty
minutes past seven escorted by policeman and one
fatigue visible in his face. He immediately Joined
Howard. and - the two spun round the track. maxi
retaiued his brown shirt and cap Of the same
jockey shape affected by the other pedestrians As
composed OF the national colors~red, white aud
blue. He walked with tho easy stride which has
distinguished him during the contest. boing
closing the gap which separated them. Some
propositions were made to Howard with
but Howard declined. He was ANXIOUS to mako u 500
mile record. aud therefore Insisted that the race
should BIO continued. Fabcr was evidently bent on
not surrcndering the second place without strug-
Clio and therefore did considerable running. His
efforts pleased tho public aud he received plentiful
anu generous applause.
wTrHDDAws.
In tho interval between the appearance of Howard
and Fabtr the veteran Curian completed his 450th
mile In run, 1t u terrible strain the cond-
ton OF the man, but the longshoremans soldierly
qualities stood him In good stead. Excited
by tho cheers OF tho audience. no in
clined to continue running, but. seeing
the hopeless character OF the contest.
his trainer. Luke Walsh. resolved to withdraw him
from tho track. Placing himself at the scorers
track he stopped Currai just AZ he completed tho
first lap OF his i5lst mile and led him from tho
track. IL was not minute too soon. ~ the old
mans knees totterod under him ana had he contin
ucd running might have done himself serious
injury.
THE LAST EVENING.