The New York herald., 1879-03-16

all. is there chance for poor. hasgard Harri-
man to put his long. lank fingers in the
| great pile OF greenbacks at the gate 1t was
whispered that Ennis had had a proposition made
him to the effect that if he would make
473 miles he should have extra 81 900, and il by
any stretch of legs and possibilities he could make
AIS miles he should have still further extra Of
$4,000. On this slender rumor which proved to have
substantial basis than many others, the betting
men got to work. and odds offered that he could
do neither one nor the other.
This and other rumors added the salt of excite
ment and venture to what would otherwise have been
q very tame finish to very exciting contest
ing over one of the boxes with cham
payne bottle in his hand. The bottle dropped
Hnrrahs'' that ever issued from human lips rushed
upward in unison with $1,000 others. and. the
Bible has it. leach louder than the rest Assembly
man Robert Strahan, Congressman O'Brien, Judge
Chamberlain, Larry OHrien and General wingate
started If bomb had burst in their little group
Shed Shook nearly swallowed his cigar. and Judge
Dittenhoefer lost the point OF an opinion. while
Commissioner Sid Nichols threw away his sandwich.
and all Joined in the chorus.
A MEDAL FOR HOwELI..
The noon of the last day has been reached and the
distance made by each contestant at that time
follows:-Rowell, 4G7 miles. laps and GO yards
Ennis 443 miles. laps and ls0 yards Hartman 423
miles. laps and IT'S yards.
The question OF who would win the Ashley belt
virtually settled, and the anxiety of the spectl-
tors concentrated on Ennis and Hartman.
Ennis made his 445th mile at l2h Ism. 30s. p. NJ, in
I'm. sos. shortly after noon Hartman received
encouraging gifts Of floral offerings. which he
carried TO his hut and renewed his walk. At
12h ISM O2s he had completed 42J miles walking the
last mile in lam. lbs. At O'Clock the score
stood Rowell All miles laps Ennis 4i7 miles 4
laps. Hartman 427 miles 5 laps Just prior to
Rowcll commencing his 471st mile tall lady stepped
from the doorway OF his cottage and presented him
with gold medal. very massive and handsomely
engraved. The lair donor was lady Thornton, the
wife of the British Minister and as the sturdy little
Briton received the gilt he bowed his acknowledg-
mcnt. said a few words OF thanks and pursued the
even tenor of his weary way.
The only incident that occurred after this to dis
turb the weary monotony of the tramp, tramp"
tramp" about p. NJ, when Ennis started
on a run and accomplished his 450th mile in
minutes and sixteen seconds: this the shortest
time in the record the match This great achieve
ment at critical period in the walk, mas
much as it made it certain that Ennis would be
entitled to his share of the gate money
from every part of the building, and he walked
round to his cottage he was cheered vocferously
this trying period with very great credit Physically
he did not appear to be very much fatigued. main
tanning that manly. erect demeanor that has charac
terizet him throughout the match. He, however,
sought the repose which the cabin afforded, and the
numbers the bulletin board opposite Ennis name
remained at $50 for over two hours.
Hartman completing his 43Oth mile, at In. 34n.
1885,. which he made in in Ism. 3s, retired from the
track. He looked very worm very weary and very
sick. He had the sympathy of every man and woman
in tho building, and speculation was rife as to
whether he would return to walk the balance of the
miles necessary to complete his 450 Those who sad
he would not return did not know the man, did not
know the grit that in him. the sequel
showed. Among those VINO were or TINS opinion
was Mr.. Al Smith: the hacker Of OIeary.
who bet Mr. Walton Friday night
$1,000 against 5000 that Hartman would not cover
450 miles When Hartman went of the track Rowell
like the last rose of summer let blooming alone.
The attention of the spectators in the absence of his
two competitors, necessarily concentrated on
him His pluck and determination in keeping on
the track and thus not only making miles tor him
SELF but also giving the people something to
look at, brought tor him considerable COM
mendation, and here and there he was loudly
cheered. Tho indifference he has always shown
ifesed by him. His features that so seldom relax
preserved their pacidity and moving his eyes neither
to the right nor to the Left but looking clearly and
ping altogether the dog trot that has been dis
tinctive of his pedestrian effort. During Rowel 8
solitary walk the Garden began to fill up with
spectators and the few empty chairs. that
were visible at the corners Of the galleries
began to be gradually occupied with ladies
to the track about 3h. ISM there was scarcely .
vacant seat TO be found. Ennis looked greatly re-
freshed by his rest He was presented with basket
of flowers on reaching the stand and walked
his frst mile after his return in 14m 12s. He was,
a little spurt and ran few laps but he was evil
IDENTIFY. the people said. taking 1t easy Tho strain
of the great contest was over as lar as he wzs COLI
cerned and his object could only be to make as good
RNeLANp IRELAND AND AMERICA.
Broadway police was marched into the Garicn, and.
| walking around the track to the neighborhood Of
nowelrs cottage; spread themselves in line from on.
as . precaution against riot. and some
for the Broadway squad It found, how
| ever, no response. and the police quietly
r, o Wsre speed * incident that
occurred shortly after the appearance of the police
and which those who witnessed it will never forget
| At An 4sn. 3Os. there was rousng cheer in the
| ncighborhood of Harrimans cottage. Hartman is
| coming!"- Chairman is coming!" was shouted all
| along the line. and presently he passing
Rowell's IN walking. but limDipn and his
face giving signs OF great physical weakness Rowell
| overlook him at the scorers table. and shaking
| hands with him. walked by his side, encoura,-
| ing him to continue his walk Putting his
within IIarrimans. they trod the track side by
| side Men from their seats, ladies' stood on
chairs waving their handkerchiefs. and every man
| in the neghborhood OF the two pedestrians was
cheering himself hoarse: by tho time they had
completed their first lap in this way the multitude
that hed every nook in the building had given itself
up TO all possible forms OF demonstration OF ap-
pausc. There cessation of the joyous tumult;
when it ceased in corner it taken up
in the other. Gnd thus 1t continued until
about Quarter past six o'clock There was little
lull in this excitement. when it renewed with
still greater ardor by the appearance of Ennis the
track. who. joining Eowel and Hartman. locked his
land and Ireland supported America. No word pic
ture s adequate to portray the enthusiasm that took
possession OF the spectators Men, women and chill
dren seemed to have other thought in thor minds
than the present JOY that possessed then and re-
eved their overchargcd feelings by cheering. clap
ping their hands and shaking hands with their
ncighbors. The idea of nationality was fused into
this one supreme moment. and human nature. with
out any the limitations of geography, got fair
show. Strong with tears In their eyes said one
TO the other. II would not have missed this for q
Thousand dollars" Talk about riot. this il q
love feast" Even the stolid policemen gave way
TO sentiment, and as the trio went by one
blue coat said to another blue coat.
This ia damned FUNNY We amt susc
here. Ths pedestrians. however. were evidently OF
the opinion tina, the tension of excitement had been
reached and they shortly passed along the track in
Indian hlc--Ennis leading. Hartman following and
howell bring .ng up the rear. In this way they con-
tinued souic time. Hartman had been greatly
encouraged by this outburst os enthusiasm. and
acquired something of his ancient fire. his stride
not widc but his walk was steady and free.
The encouragement of his competitors had turned
his chance reaching 4jo miles into q certainty.
nAGRlMsNs TERRiBIE SUFFERING.
At seven O'Clock Rowcl. Ennis and Hartman still
retained possession of the track. Ennis leading his
competitors by half lap. while Hartman was going
about the RUG with Rowcll. rs usual. close at his
heels. Though Hartman had recovered somewhat
from his stiffness resulting from his rest previous TO
seven o'clock. he going in bad form, his
arms swinging listiessly. his feet touching the
ground with evident pain and his sunkcn