National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
PEDESTRIAN PRINTERS.
The Finish Saturday NIght-Post win

The Finish Saturday NIght-Post Wins.
Last Saturday evening, at ten o'clock, the
twenty.six hour pedestrian contest closed at
Franklin Legion Hall, with A. II. Post as
winner, he having covered 104 miles, The
second man was Heron, who scored 101 miles
and 90 laps Forsomau, who had been re-
garded as sure for second place, finished third,
his trainer, Ned Donnelly, Withdrawing him
at the end of his seth mile. Nalcy quit the
track in the forenoon, with 40 miles to his
credit, while Clarke, upon whom the heaviest
betting was laid, barely succeeded in going
over 80 miles, when he was forced to sue
cunb. The hall during tho evening was
crowded. aud as each of the three contestants
spurtcd his friends would "do the honors" in
hearty manner. Post appeared 70 be the
6lvoiite, and his hackers freely accepted all
bets made against him. He was under the
care of w. II. Crawford, the champion pe1es
TRAN of the District, and the sploudid form in
which ho showed up was due to Crawford's
careful training. Heron was looked after by
half u dozen sympathiaing friends, and his
perseverance In spite of many obstacles made
him many friends Ned Donnolly had an eye
upon Forscman, and had him booked for sec.
ond place sure, but the little un," TO use his
pet phrase was too good n Slayer"
Post took the lead at the beginning Of the
match and was never headed. His style of
walking resemblcd Crawford :, and not until
five o'clock on Saturday evening did he show
any signs of fatigue. At that time lie had q
clear lead over Heron of ten miles, and, acting
under the advice of his trainer, took frequent
rests until 920 o'clock, when ho left the track
for good. lIo was very tired, but under treat
mcnt such rs was given him soon frightened
l,.,,
llcron's rests were very few, he taking his
meals while on tho track FOrscman was COM
pletcly Frustrated when taken from the track,
Int after short nap recovered his usual form,
and at ten o'clock was laughing and talking to
coteric of friends about the number of miles
he had covered.
Each of the three contestants were pre-
scented with beautiful floral tributes during the
last hours of the contest, Post receiving the
majority, however At ono time during the
circuit a basket of flowers was handed to
"Al," marked for Heron. The latter was soon
Ovettaken by his opponent, who presented him
with the gift amidst great enthusiasm. The
contest was marked by the utmost good feel
ing, and was perfectly square The scorers
were chosen by the contestants, and looked
after their charges conscientously. 1T is safe
10 say that, with the exception of the Won
uillern walk, no pedestrian contest has ever
excited so much interest in Washington.
A GENERAL CHALLENGE.
Out Of the enthusiasm created by the mattel
finished Saturday night IL Is probable that
number of pedestrian contests will be arranged
10 como or soon. The following challenge
has already boon issued
WASHINGTON, D. C., April G, 1879.
! hereby challenge MIR. A. Post, the winner o
The last pedestrian contest, or any man or men IL
The District, to stwcny-four OF twenty .siN-huu
contest go rs you please for the sum OF $500 sale
contest TO take plnce Ten days from date. For fur
Their particulars cal at 30 IL street northwest
where can be seen atuny time. Respectfully.
b. X. KELLY.
a FINE SOLITAIRE DIAMOND STUD, WEIGH