The New York herald., 1879-09-25

on a run for couple of laps and then ioiped the
group again. Jackson parted company with Krohne
and tried run for change Rowel lett the bunch
soon after and trotted round half dozen
laps. At seventeen minutes past four Panchot
returned, making over ten hours that he had been
off, having lett the track at nine minutes past SIX
A man. who had been set to watch him. was given
instructions TO wake him up in five hours. but the
watch himself went to sleep, and Panchot slept on
knowing nothing OF the time he losing
He ran for an hour on gaining the course.
to make up for the waste Merritt, Hazael, Guyon
and Rowell We're in line at eighteen minutes past
four and Ferdermeyer was alone Guyon lett the
rank in run ana Rowell and Hazael came together.
The latter did not remain long with his country
man. going on into one of his headlong runs.
The others got back into bunch again
with Panchot, running jackson Joined the
line, and Panchot alter followed his example
Ferdermeyer still remained i'll retirement, and Pam
chot, tired OF the walk resumed the quicker method
Ennis got back on the track eight minutes to iive
He had lett it at ten minutes after three A. NJ.
Guyon. Merritt, Rowel and Hazael were in bunch
at quarter to five A. NJ. and speculation about
Merritl's powers became general
THE "SIGHr WALKER"
Merritt was given the name of the might
walker, because ii said that he did the WALKING
during the night that Campana slept at Bridgeport
1t necessary to keep some pas sing the win
dows of the hall in which the walk took place to
preserve the confidence of the public and Merritt
to whom walking seems as easy as eating, elected to
| do the job. He was the trainer and manager for
..Old Sport. and he put his principal to bed while
! he did the labor himself
..Got couple o. dollars?" asked wakeful
watcher in one of the boxes of friend.
ssWhy or said the friend
because I'd like to put it that 'shanksy' over
| there
..Merritta"
| don't care no more bout wakn' than you do bout
| drinking beer. Remember his feet last time he
into the aesh an he couldn't take em of for fear
| he'd have to stop altogether. So he went right
along with the same thongs the whole six days.
There's game.
Don't sayP'
| Eyes; do. He'll give Rowell turn, now you mind
| what tell you. Wednesday night he'll be filling
| in the difference between Guyon aud Rowell. Them
legs o. his will take him anywhere. There amt no
tire in him. Jest watch wall yee? He's as fresh
daisy now, and he could keep this up for month"
'Let's go over and buy him." said the friend con-
/ vinced by the argument and the fine style of Mer-
| rtt. About five O'Clock Jackson and Krohne were
| jogging along together. when Krohne left him and
Joined the bunch. Guyon had gained little on
4 to sixteen miles, Hazael scored his 2O0th mile at
! quarter past five O'clock. -~s..
HARrs BATH AND BRxAxrAsr
After he left the track for the night Hart rolled
up in blankets and put into cab. He fell asleep.
| He slept while they were undressing him. during
| the Turkish bath. all through the shampooing in
| the hot room until they brought him out to cool
on the canvas, and only woke up when they turned
| the cold water Ms face He then started with a
jump, and made rush as though to get on
| the track and resume his march. Five minutes
after Hart came from the bathhouse he
took the track. He made mile and went back to his
tent to breakfast He was placed on the bed. with
chair and pillow to prop him up to sitting posi-
ton. He was covered with blanket, and beside the
| bed the breakfast placed a chair. 1t con-
sisted of two mutton chops, little bit of beefsteak
large plate OF choppedup eggs. six pieces Of toast
As soon as lie saw the breakfast he eyed the table
| carefully and looked up at Mr.. Englehardt.
II know what you want; the corn bread. He's
| gone to fetch it,
"Al right sir. Don't bother. There's plenty
here. I'm afraid. though. there wont be much left
when get through. I'm very hungry"
"How do you feel Hart?" asked reporter Of the
HERALD.
every well. indeed sir; better, though, when
| get my breakfast. You mean, though. about my
condition. I'm first rate, SIR; not bit worn, and
Al;
come"
..what do you think Of the other mem"
81 don't pay much attention, sir. to anybody but
myself. There are good men in this race, though.
| You'd understand that if you were in with them.
They don't seem to be doing much sometimes. but
| you get beside them and go along bit with 'eln
you'll Ana what pace they're going at"
''Mr Weston says you are the best man on the
| track"
That's very kind of him. I'll do better than
this. though. may promise him that tor speaking
he II have not to be ashamed he thought well
He was soon on the track again. having despatched
Rowell, panchot, Krohno aud jackson. The 6e was
too long for Guyon ana Rowel and they got out and
made race. Hart mixed in. and lusty cheers OF
go it, Dan!" Fetch 'cm up!' "Gve it to 'em!'
greeted him from steadfast admirers he spun
round the track. 1t the first brush OF the day.
and the band striking up as they went off, the excite
ment for q few minutes was intense.
| HART FAvoRIrE
Hart was the favorite Notwithstanding Rowell' q
dis ance ahead on the score. For half hour they
travelled in bunch the whole set of men, and
finally. at ten minutes past seven, Weston appeared.
The public were not aware of his presence until he
had made several laps, because he came on in his
of and went to work in his regular costume there
was little notice taken OF him. There not being
many people in the house, as it the cleaning up
hour and the night watchers had almost gone still
sufficient fingered to take advantage of the cham
pion's overfowing spirits and he presented
the opportunity. He went along the track on one
loot, pretending 20 limp the toe of the other at
snrinrea his head With ,appSa ,ro m n
rubber bottle Roar after elected by this
performance, and as he continued the boys in the
place grew bolder and advised him after this fash
| ion:-
"Put it on your linen. Mary Ann" 'Try song
and dance; old man. the band II play the Multi
Rowell went Off on his 23Gi mile at seven minutes
past seven and only stayed u second. Hazael was
| again running at quarter-past and Guyon
and Rowell made brush that lasted a mile little
later. This was the event of the morning. the
serious event; it was such spurt delights a
crowd. Each man was doing his best, going at his
full speed and both were evidently testing one
another. Eighteen miles difference between them
announced at 6h 36m.. that Rowell. while APP
parently travelling along in the line with
tho others in bunch was really doing much better
time. He effected that III a cunning way, aud one
that was deceiving the Others who could not quite
understand how he scored high while he always
remained in their company. Every once in a while.
though he left them, reversed his course and went
forging along at a good speed III his old dog trot
style. When he had enough of this and had accom-
plished his object he rejoned the bunch
| HAZAEL's FAST RUNNING.
| Hazael made mile in GnI. 31s. short time after
o'clock ana Ennis then returned to the track.
Preserving his speed Hazael made three miles without
stopping. III Gm AIS. aud In 6ni. 10a This
example, aided by stirring march from the band
inspired all the men, and running became
general. Roweil reversed, and trotted by
himself while the remainder scattered round
the track in good motion ana order The next thith)
mile took Hazael 6m. aud 55s. At a quarter past
eight he slackened his 210th mile. Half-past
eight saw Hazael speeding again with only one
shoe. Even this he discarded half an hour later
and worked In his stocking feet the whole of the
morning. Guyon at thirty five minutes past eight
was walking steadily and rapidly. and was
on his 223d mile. Ennis and Merritt were both
together and warming each other up. Panchot and
Hazael both running at ,hirty-fve minutes
past eight.
wEsrOSs ANTICS.
Weston then played great oyster trick and made
the audience shrek with laughter. He brought n
plate of oysters the track and fork. He tossed
one in the air and caught it very dcxterously his
mouth as it fell.
"Go 1T old clam !" said man OH the south side.