The New York herald., 1879-10-08

The second day Of the great O'Leary walk was un.
marked by any special sensational interest; but
1t is to be observed that as the number Of
contestants decreases the interest in the con-
test grows stronger. The confusion Of
the first day. when thirty men were ON the
score board has worn away. and now the has
narrowed down to reasonable limits. The with
drawal Of the Englishmen. Brown and Grassland
has eliminated Of the elements Of interest orig
inally excited by the match, but 1t is confidently
hoped by those interested that this loss will be
tpan compensated for by the closeness OF the race
during the closing days.
BEGINNING THE SECOND DAYS WORK.
The last news attsinable just before going to
press yesterday morning was to the effect that
"Blower' Brown had appeared the track and
was making an effort by running to pull up his
score. His reappcarance the closing incident of
the days report. His presence the track. how
ever. was brief that his departure must form the
first incident of this record He felt quito we'll when
he quilted his quarters. but fow turns around tho
Garden convinced him that he could not remain at
work. He retired. disheartenoj. at about half past
two. but reappearsd several times during the morn
ing only to retire again. His taken off
the board by Mr. Curtis about six o'clock. when it
was said he would not return. but when the
Blower was informed OF this he became irate and
insisted on going to work again. No official an
nouncemont Of his withdrawal having been made.
the scorers had to post him again, and his
mained up until about noontme. Between the hours
OF two A. M. and ten A. M. of the competitors
scored 100 miles, and those who were approach
ing that distance gave strong indications of
con.umacy. Not least among the many mscalcula-
tions made on the men who entered this
that concerning the number Of men who would fall
out during the first twenty-four hours. Mr.. Curtis
fifteen men would remain after the first
twentyfour hours. He misjndged the stamina of tho
men. however, and now thinks that tho finish will
hnd goodly still at work.
At three A. NJ. Brondgeest finished 100 miles.
and shortly after him camo Grassland. who was
noticed to be In distress. He continued to walk
for some time, however. his distress increasing
ticcably Az he progressed. While his feet and legs
seemed all right his body motion stiff and
strained When he retired HERALD reporter called
on him and found the poor fellow very down
heartcd. Probably man in the race had
takon such regular and rigid training Peter
Crossiand and ut the start his hackers, OF his
nne condition. backed him heavily. As Grassland.
quite wide awake and fresh spoke Of his trouble he
could not disguise his disappointment.
'Crossand." said the reporter. 'rhey tell me you
have decided TO retire from the race?'
NO." said Grassland, "I have not yet retired,
though am in great pain and Distress have sent
for doctor and will abide his decision. I'll fight
down the pain II can 60 on again without danger
OF permanent injury"
"What ails your
''I have developed abcess under my right arms
1t has bcen growing for time and the great ex
ertion Of walking has brought it to head. You
see" he continued, an attendant pulled the rcd
shirt over his head, show big It liz. II pains me all
down lny back and over my check; it is drawing all
the muscles up
The hollow Of his armpit was filled with vicious
looking swelling. and the poor follow experienced
great difficulty in moving his body. That he
tinued on the track 80 long as he did argues much
for his pluck since for hours before his retirement
every motion of his arms. which he swings loosely
he walks. must have caused him acute pain.
"Hsve you ever been troubled this way beforcT
asked the reporter.
Yes. 1 had an abcess In the same place during
the walk In England. when Dan o. OLeary won the
Ashley belt was 10 bad then that | had to retire."
els your general helsth goody.
"Yes. never felt more power than now. My APP
trim"
The doctor arrived later in the morning, and do
cided that Grassland would have to retire from the
track. Thus after finishing l0l miles the poor chap
had to surrender
Elson. who is treated shamefuy by his trainers.
nnished 100 miles at four a. M. This poor fellow.
who only at best second rate walker has had less
sleep than any man In the aace. During the morn
ing he once or twice attempted to go OF the
truck. but his trainers forced him to remain
hardly stand up AT that tIno he called for q drink
and was given some water. He took q sip Of II
and then attempted to leave the glass the scorers
stand As soon as he interrupted his gait he wavered
and but that one OF the reached out to take
tho glass he would have fallen the track. Up to
ten o'clock yesterday morning Elson had had
two hours rest, aud was In fact unit to be on tho
track. His surley trainer would allow him to
rest, but pushed him on. Mahony crossed the line
marking 100 miles at Avs o'clock.
Harry Howard, of Glen Cove who Is wearing
bcter than was expected. finished his rst 100 miles
between six and seven o'clock. Mclean did the
samc performance, followed thirty minutes later by
NcIoavy, tho Scotch runner.
CLEARING BOARD.
At A. M. IL was found that men, In addition
70 tho four announced In yesterdays paper.
had Withdrawn. Grassland retired for reasons
stated above. Dugan. who had attendance as
worthless ~ those which caused the retirement