The New York herald., 1879-03-16


been widely circulated within the past few days. and
It was reported that some deeply dyed scamps had
introduced into the Garden gang of desperate roughs
in order to cause him to give up the contest when
ever it should become certain that he the des-
tined winner The police force had been too strong
or else the audience had been too large
demonstration Of Violence before yesterday
morning. Then the hour was chosen at which the
police would be least likely to be upon their guard.
There was low-browed. hooked nosed individual.
wearing u long and dingy ulster and having the look
OF gambler OF low degree. who had been conspicu-
during several hours for his insulting behavior
toward Rowe lie had called him foul names and
threatened him right under the of Captain
Williams police officers. who had lifted no finger to
the disreputahle crowd that stayed in the building
after daylight, and every time that he would
grimy fists and utter whoops Of which Kiowa
might bo envious. At six o'clock the ringieader,
who said that he had bet very heavily on Hartman
and was ''bound to get square,. began to dog the
footsteps of Rowell, constantly hurting at him epi-
thets abominable tongue could frame. He
would rush up to the rail, and leaning over. shake
his fist almost in the face of the pedestrian as he
passed. Then the mob would yell and screech like
ram.shed harpies and rush in body to an opposite
side of the ring TO be ready tor him when he
came around the turn. This outrage had progressed
for half an hour in the presence of seventy or
eighty policemen before they found it inconvenient
longer to ignore it. This point of time did not
arrive, however, before the climax capped by
the gambler, who rushed upon the track and pur-
sued Rowel for quarter of a lap The scene in the
Garden disgraceful to the American name. Four
or five hundred men were making much noise as
they possibly could and were running ground and
around near the inner rail OF the track but really in
the trail OF their rngicader. All manner of threats
poured upon Eowell's head, but he bravely ig-
tho British lion himself would il he were
hissod at by fangiess reptiles. Knowing the
contemplate and cowardiy character OF the mob, how
ever, and fearing that they would perform some in
famous trick upon Rowell, some gentlemen who
were present urged the officers to do their duty.
The scounrel was seized and dragged Off the track
rnt iberia by Il le
Immediately set at liberty in the central avenue.
The mob rightly thought that it had gained VIC
tory instead OF defeat. and renewed its deyiltry in
q worse manner than before.
Two police officers were ordered upon the track to
walk beside d howe aason aa n ,s sna se
Hotel. accompanied them. A moment later,
and who should 90 striding along the
track behind this group and shaking his fist
at their backs. but the man who had just been put
off and then released. The crowd bounded forward.
with frghtfu cries and savage gestures and Rowell
although he did not finch. turned trihe pale. A
second time officer removed the drunken and
dastardy offender. but did not arrest him. He still
led the crowd around the central promenade, follow
ing Rowells progress and keeping up an iedescrib-
able din. dozen different officers Within foot
of this scamp many different tules within ten min
utes and they heard his threats and obscenity, and
yet they did not arrest him.
"You English So -" said he, ''Ill cut
your legs off. Win this race, God damn you, and I'll
cut your heart out. Boys. go for him; let's kill this
- - of a Briton!'
MODEL POLICEMAN.
the crowd and said to officer in uniform aud
ing shield, who stood among it,
''Why do you not arrest that man? Have you not
seen what he has been doing?
'What-wha-t has he been dong?" stammered the
blue coat. somewhat confused
''Is 1T possible that you don't know! Have you
been hustled around by this crowd for ten minutes
and brushed against that fellows clothes without
knowing what is going on?
pleyon. blushed beautiful deep scarlet and, link
ing his arm conldentiay in that of the reporters.
he murmured, he led him asiCe:---
''See here I'll make this arrost if you say so.
But-but-I 1 know I've got my uniform and shield
on-but-Im not on duty here and it would give
me heap of trouble. don't want to go down to
court to-day; so l would thank you if you would
say more about it"
In the meantime the riot had proceeded. and at
the urgent demand of Harriman's hacker tho scoun-
drel had been expelled to the street. Even yet he
had not been arrested.
By the time that this scene over the morning
influx of visitors began. The brutal crowd soon
grew less demonstrative, and Offset of their
villany the reputable people constantly applauded
Rowc and assured him OF their respect and admira-
ton. In this connection the following letter which
is of many that have been received by Mr.. At
knson, Sir John Astleys representative, is signif
can't
PRvArE-- Should your man. Mr. Rowell be far ahead
Friday night, especially saturday morning, make
there is party plating some dirty work 10 pre-.
sms s"s % % "i Is %a or % m s
south side Of the buiidng Roar tho saloon eurances
ives, side the gnme little fellow has nothing to fear De-
pend upon H. str this = and assurs
above mentioned. Wishing you AL success and knowing
remain an LOVER or sI
Other anonymous communications which repose
in his breast pocket are illustrated with the skull
and cross bones, collins knives and pistols and arc
full OF malignant. cowardy and vcngcful spirit.
At later periods during the day police officer
walked beside Rowell who seemed slightly amused
gait and the striking contrast in their size, for the
former was big. burfy fellow about foot taller
than he.
COACHING HARTMAN.
When Ennis completed his 42ith mile he had
gained one lap on Rowcl, and they both fell into a
gentle trot. When Hartman was walking his 406th
mile his soft brown hat was brought to hrm. Before
putting it on his head he carefully adjusted the
diinples in the crown and bent down the brm
"Hy.' cried the ever ready and ubiquitous small
boy. Charlie hain't lost his style vet anyhow"
II was between eight and nine O'Clock when
the proud announcement "45o miles" The
audience rose and gave three cheers for
the man nam, who had SOS SO simply ana nSoy won MS way
drawn its head within the depths of its own SELFISH
Now ana then. however, an ll-natured remark
would fall upon the OF the Euglishman. One man
manucr:-
body IL open battery You and You won't be no.
where when that Britishcr takes his belt home.'
Harriman's slow progress was painfully marked by
the constantly increasing ghastincss of his countc-
nance. With nearly two and half hours of sleep
from twelve to nine o'clock he had made only twenty
miles. The sympathy and even tenderness shown
toward him by Ennis and Rowcll was probably all
that prevented him from abandoning the track for
good long before About ten o'clock he looked
u little brighter and had better command OF his
limbs At Ion. 2gm. 25s. he made his 420th
mile. At every step he was cheercd on his way by
kind words from all sides. Many heart would
have felt keen pang OF regret If the prize of the
third share of the gate money had been placed be-
yond the reach of this game walker. Long will this
match be remembered OF the faircst ri.
80 far tho three hnal contestants concerned,
and as afiording sweet and wholesome example
OF generosity. sympathy and even of self
denial between rivals in ply sical strug-
gle. At eleven o'clock Harrimans chance Of
making the 45u miles was much improved. During
the first half of In twcnty-tour hours he had
aged something like miles hour. and in order to
finish his task he had only to walk about pa miles
an hour. a large basket of presented to
him by very handsome lady who sat In u box nc1r
the judges stand. II quito heavy. and lIarri-
man. after going few steps. was assisted by Rowct
in carrying it. amid tho applause of tho
whole multitude. Some of the ladies shed
tears. Rowcli then walked Ave laps with
Hartman. He had made his own i6oth milo ut lOh.
AM i1s From this time forth he ate very plcnttully
of oranges or which he Is extremely fond During
two three succeeding rounds Ebnis aud Rowcll
xl..,. 1.l.. a.