The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-03-17
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THE SITUATION UP TO EOoS-RTNG spECuLl
TORS IN TUE F1ELD-THREATEEISGA SoSI
Mnfs I ErsrrnS 10


NOUS LETTERS, &c.
New YORK, March 15-9 4. M.-Rowell,
457 miles; Ennis, 433 miles; Hartman,
Alb miles. 1t is estimated that 100000 gate
money WIS received yesterday. Total re-
ceipts to this evening will be 100000. This
would give the winner S20,0U0 clear OF oil
expenses, second $4,000, and third $40, 900,
should they cover the $50 miles required.
1t is stated. however, that neither man will
receive anything like the sum named. It
appears that ering spectators entered
into an arrangement with the pedestrians
to furnish the necessary capital, bear all ex-
penses, and guarantee each man certain
sum- said tofbe S5,000-wbo should cover
$50 miles during six days, and smaller
sum in any. event, they to have all the rest.
1914. M.-RowelI, 459; Ennis, 437; Har-
riman, Al
IL 4. M-Eowell, 400: Ennis, 40; Har-
rimau, 420.
Rowcll turned his 4GOth mile at 10.o4.17,
making mIlet;in IA minutes 90 seconds.
After completing his 45Sth mile he rested
for 20 minutes 10 seconds.
Mr.. Atkinson stated that Rowel bad re-
ceived quite number OF threatening letters
since he began iswalk One reads: &" Pri-
rdte.-Shoud your man ROwell be so far
ahead Friday night, or especially Saturday
morning. rs to make it impossible for him
to lose. you cannot be too watchful, is there
is party contemplating some dirty work. to
prevent him from winning. IL the attempt
is made it will be done around where the
grotto is situated, or else on the south side
OF the building near the saloon entrance.
There is where they arc likely to be, or on
the south or west sides. A game little fell
low has nothing to fear. Depend upon it.,
sir. this Information is true, and l assure
you you cannot have too many policemen in
the localities above mentioned, Wishing
you all success, and knowing The little fc!-
low cannot be beat il he has only fair play,
/ remain an American lover OF fair play,
[Signed] d."
Early this morning attempts were made
to interfere with Rowel on the track, which
were promptly suppressed by policemen.
Police are stationed around the track to
prevent interference with the pedestrians.
The force will be strengthened by night.
Rowell has subsidized into q quiet, steady
walk, and has not broken into run today.
Ennis walks well and is making good time
on every mile. His face is beginning to
show the hard work he is accomplishing,
and he looks very pale and careworn. Iar-
riman is walking still, but 1t seems rs much
us It C.til Wv W htCp Ol lldChs LIS =tS II
is slow, although he makes the same long
stride.
u o'clock-Rowcll, 4G7; Ennis, 443
Hartman, 423.
1P. M.-Rowcll, All Ennis, Al; Harri-
T. M.-RowclI, 49l; Ennis, 4C2 Har'
r,man. 442
HOW TIE MONEY Is TO BE DIVIDED.
NEW YORK, March 1j.-Thc reports in
the morning journals rs to each man in the
| walking contest getting $4,000, the first man
| to have the stakes. Mr.. Piummcr, the
| referee, states is untrue, and that the money
would be divided as agreed AT first. There
being only three men who will make 45t
miles, the required distance, fifty per cent
OF the money, with the belt, goes TO thG
| winner, thirty per cent. TO the second man
and twenty per cent. 10 the third; and this
agreement will be adhered to.
sPECuLATIoNs UPON THE RESULT.
About o'clock to-day the pedestrians
were oil the track for S!lott time. It i:
now confidently settled beyond doubt ii
the minds OF all parties who have wat chez
the match with any attention that ROWel
vii! win the belt and first place, Ennis thu
second place, and Hartman will cover hi:
$50 miles. The latter walks ut about al
average oi four miles an hour, and il Ii;
keeps that up TO the finish will reach in thu
nci. hborhood of $50 miles by II O'Clock to
night.
The total receipts up to 10 O'Clock Thu
morning were about $4,000. At > O'CLOCK
this afternoon the total tine that Rowcl
| had been off the track was 9Th. som. ant
s5s. Ennis, Ssh. 29nl. and 9s.; Hartman
9Th. 45m. and SIS.
| OTHER SCORES.
S:57 p. M.-RowelI, 500; Ennis, 40
Hartman, $50.
9:40 z. -M.-Rowcll has left the track ant
gone to his hotel; Ennis, 473 miles; Harri
man off the track.
CLocING HOURS OF THE CONTEST.
NEW YORK, March 15.-Thc last night O
the great pedestrian contest cqnaled ii no
cxcelIcd the opening in point OF both mum
hers and enthusiasm. At ! O'Clock full,
1000 people were present. The pedestrian
were encouraged by the most hearty ap
piausc. Ladies waved haudkcrchiefs an'
threw bouquets at the contestants rs the
passed along, and men threw their hats int
the air and yelled loudly.
THE EXCITEMENT WAS SOMETHING TREMEN
DDUS.
Early in the afternoon it was conceded b.
all that Rowcll would take the belt, and III
hopes of Ennis's catching up with him wer
Abandoned. The chief interest then was Il
to whether Hartman would make the 10
miles, necessary to participate in the dlVl
SION of the gate-moDey. He walked YER
lamely, and appeared to suffer great pain
but struggled along @amcly, and steadll
ncared the 450-mile goal. Ennis apreare'
to be in fine form during the evening, an
made some very quick miles. lie was quit
fresh and entirely free from lamene>S. ii
made squirt after squirt, both running an
walking, and the applause that greeted hlr
was immense.
AS Hartman neared his 450th mile an
RowelI closed up to his 500th mile the aud
ence grew perfectly wild with excitement
and as Hartman turned his 450th mile, an
great white figures on the blackboard IT
nounced the result,
A STORM OF APPLAUSE
such as is seldom heard burst forth, an
lasted fully ten minutes. He completed hi
450th mile at S:42, and man had to carr
around before him several immense bot
quets presented by his lady friends. II
carried Il small American flag over his shot
der, and this appeared TO increase, if poss
BILE, the enthusiasm.
More Professionalism.
POUGuKEEPSIE, n. Y, March l5.-In In
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