Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-03-13
WALKING. FOR THE BELT.
ROwell Twenty Miles Ahead Of Har.
RlmAn.

GILMORE GARDEN, a. m, March Is.-Rowell
3o3 miles, Hartman 2s3, Ennis 2.6.
ROwell Gaining.
pedestrians at 10 O'Clock this morning was as
follows Rowell 80 miles; Hartman 2ss miles
ana laps; Ennis 2s2 miles and laps.
ROxell 25 Miles Ahead.
NEW YORK, March 13.-Since yesterday Rowell
had up to II O'Clock to-day increased his lead on
Hartman and is 25 miles ahead. Ennis is gain
ing very rapidly on Hartman owing to the
O'Clock a. m. only led Ennis by three miles. The
fastest miles made by the three men from mid
night up to II O'Clock were as follows: Rowell
2eist miles minutes 40 seconds; Hartman 27sth
minutes and 20 seconds.
ROWell Still Gaining.
At ~ O'Clock to-day the score stood as follows.
Rowell, 3ls miles laps; Hartman, 293 miles 3
laps; Ennis 290 miles. B0okmakers this morn
ing were not TO be seen, probably because the
chances as to who was coming of victor were
very uncertain. Bets made, as far as could De
learned. were to four on Hartman and 10 :
on Ennis.
OsLeary i'm SecluSiOn.
OLeary mas not put In an appearance at the
Garden so far, since his failure last night. II
IS not known where he is, but it is confidently
stated this morning that he had left the garden
early, and taken up his abode at some hotel.
RumorS are about that he is In seclusiOn at one
physicians have ordered that he maintain him
self quiet. The fact OF the prices OF admission
TO the building having been increased from 70
cents 10 one dollar has leSsened the number or
spectators to great degree, but still there is q
large attendance. "
ROwelps Chances.
RoWell continues his Jog trot almost untnter.
ruptedly, and II his strength should hold out
will certainly come on winner. He seems fo 10
general fayOnte on account OF his muck and
perseverance. Harrtman's face wears a tired
tai torture to hm Ennis IS keeTs walking was men
que au.et WAX, ana appears to be taking matters
We very quielly. He Is slowly but surely Creeping
on %arr;nnn H narrman az Betting about noon was 100
Iia0e on the EngliShman. The general condi-
u0n or the victims of Gilmore's Garden ca1os
trophe, who are at Bellevue hospitals rennrted
hurt. - dangerously
o'LEARY
was discovered about half-past 12 O'Clock today
In 10 rooms ne had at the southeast corner OF the
slde OF his bed In his under suit and looks in
very good health and in no way RESPONDENT
hi hbiapney A Aaron. @ one OF his trainers sat beside
Were a1% aone eeRt an IN nm 1ne posted as to how matters
interest In the match. and expressed the hone
that the belt would be won by one or the
otaer a "A American pedestrians, so that it should
noC De carried across the Atlantic by the
Engllshman. He gave as a reason for his
failure that his system had completely broken
aoWn through abuse, and blames his heavy
year. He has nothing but praise for his train.
ers, and says that they did all for him that was
Inc idea OF having been drugged by them
ne expressed the belief that he would never bc
ao.e 10 walk 500 miles In six days, and saws that
d as soon as ne Is in condition to travel he Will
MINISTERS to his comfort, and seems In no way
anected Dy her husbands failure In the match.
The Scores at One p. m.
AZ pm. to-day the score sheets showed the
320 miles; Hartman. -;
miles q lapS Ennis, go miles.