The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-14

som" prison wulk"d a few PAGES ON the saw
dust regard lng with inquistive looks the pile
OF splintnrrd boards from ~" demolished gal
lery that rose just behind OLrary's deserted
cabin making frequent pilgrimngcs to the
region OF the Garden where LIQUID warmth,
toned down TO pleasant degree by small
lump Of ,icc was sold at trn cents
glass. No event WIS too insignificant
to he utilized by the crowd aud turned into
amusement. A man in one OF the boxes con-
ceived a desire to prove that he was a better
man than one who had not the privilege Of
box. He pulled on his ront in anger and tho
crowd gathered around and vol lunteered advice
suitable to the emergency; small darkey
trottcd pnrt way around the track and some
one remarked that tn" contest had now taken
on n new feature: It was not only n race be-
tween nations. but n race between races. 4
GrWco- Roman wrestling match was gotten up
for a ring. But the match was broken
up, by the presence in the ring Of
crowded into the dish-shnped arena by the
pushing Of the throng. Mr.. Tony Pastor with
Mr. Tony Hart and others Of the minstrel pro-
iession, sir9lled around the track and wero
Grertrd with an outburst OF Hi htl hiV'
scorers were dining with pencils in one hand
and sandwirhcs in the other. aud with chro-
nometcrs and tpast in front OF them-and Judge
pummer. who is called IN irony the Titan. but
who could rcndly be- compasscd by n pint pot.
explained to thcm something about the pre-
man, who had become too warm by frequent
visits to the warmth dspeusary. came prancing
around the track in pursuit OF strcak OF cold
race promised to he interesting: but the young
man coidrd with a policeman and recoilcd
against Pummers abdomen. Then the Judge
clutrhrd the prostratr youth by the nnpe OF the
mock and with mighty effort haulcd-himself
to tho ground whereat there was loud and con-
Along toward o'clock the throng began to
show signs OF Impotence. Frequent inquiries
wnik,rs wnuid come out Those who had
sat and watched the circles OF twinkling gas Jets
TIL they could see thcm with closed eyes turned
NItnrtlV their chairs md consulted their
watches. The championship belt became AN
object 81 Interest and was liited from the
scorers table in its cuflln-like box. and held
whore II could be- viewed 10y the curious. An
extra allowance Of gas WAS turned on at n little
1S[ cSeerG ps nnH n' c IG'N smmeTGd m
thr2uEh the opening IN the r3oi OF Ennis's
cut WITH cheers. In htteen minutes the Chica-
goan was on the track, looking considerably re-
ireshrd. He was loudly appaudel. His first
lap was mnde with IA slow and somewhat siiff
trend; but he soon reganed his limber-
ness. and walked apparently as easily
rs at any other stage OF the contest
his credit. Hartman score was ~ better. and
kJwcu's l3 better than Harrimans. The Down
Easter was the next To make his appearance.
He came out one minute and quarter after
oc;ork. wearing blue woollen shirt over his
walking costume. HIS cheeks seemed u little
more lank than when ho began walking; hut
he was looking well. and his step was brisk.
The Garden rang WIN applause and the last
sleeper was aroused from his slumbers. When
! they came together on the track. Hartman eN-
tended his hand tn Rowell. and the compliments
! Of the morning passed between 10" Yankee ana
! the Engisl mHn-the two loading contestants.
! Hartman had thrown OF his blu" shirt. and
| hHI been on the track halt an hour when Rowell
gave MIN chance TO say good morning. Tho
! NRnKse came on with his hair nicely combed
and when he passed the SCORERS he greeted
| them with something between a military salute
and a FrrncnmaEs siurr ~ surprise. The
| thre" pedestrians walked close together-Ennis
| leading Hartman next. and the little English
man close ON the Down Easter's heels. Hounds
OF. cheers rnng thr2uSh ne bpild,n
| thusiastic friend Of Ennis's.
Go it. Champion" yelled somebody in one
| Of n" boxes to Harriman.
Little Sawed on too. had his friends in the
crowd VINO shouted To him not less cncourng-
ingy. and after making few laps 4" hroke
into his usual trot close 10 HArriman's heels.
| tall and confident admrer nnd barker Of
! Hartman mounted a chair and shouted. !
/ want To- announce thatthe Cambridge Sausage
! is Eoin-; to win this uatch!' and tho crowd
Alter "A two-honrs' tramp Hartman retired 10
his cabin long enough To- let Ruwrll lncr"a-r his
! lead t. nearly eighteen miles. and all through
the eeary forenoon the EnglishmGn kept adding
At4', ''ciock an enterprsing news boy rushed
into the Garden with all IN" morning news
| % Ike not 'ak's. Before daylight IN" throng
| Of yesterday began To- gather; and when the
lights Were turned ont ani the daylight tel on
| the wthcrrd flowers mat hung above the doors
| oi the rHhius. everybody was apparently as iull
! of life ~ NJ any time OF the day or evening.
| While Ennis was pegglng steadily along and
walls ng inster than he has shown a disposition
to DO since the match began. and while the
.tea,iy iol, trnt u the littlr Engishman was un-
remitting. Hartman evidently having n
lad time. At 5:ll h" went into ms cabin and
did not reapprar until six minutes pas, Z. A
round Of applause greeted HIM. but II had 10
effect, and h" looked worn and tired. lie
walked | hour and 33 minutes. and again
sought tho shelter of the cabin. and was then
hidden for ten minutes. coming out AT s:5o; hu'
he did not walk an hour before he again dsap-
pfarri, though only Tor thrrs minutes alpear'
lng at 9:iO. He then seemed IN fair way tc
break down. Over his prominent cheek bones
the skin was drawn tight, and below them were
deep holows IN his checks. Under his eyes
were dark circles and his eyclids were rcd
and swollen. HIS tai Anky iorm wavsd
sawdust' and it was evident that he was
suffering. This time he kept the track nearly
an hour. when. at lO:42 he again went in
Tie trouble with us is. said his trainer. who
invariably spoke OF the pedestrian in the FIRST
| person plural. that We have had 10 walk in n
regular splttoon. Yesterday an, AL night men
| leaned against the rail and Iuncd smoke into
the track spit Tobacco Juice upon the sawdnst
and threw their stubs and uuids upon II. Ihls
made us sick. 1t We lose this belt It will be
from having 70. walk in spiuQon. tell YOU
the little Englishmhn is tough, but II is a walk
| HgHlust run. Ennis may get in here and beat
him. but well give him n good race"
Meantime Ennis was getting IN with awill
| either walking hrlskly or running IN MS IN
imitably graceful manner lie rerled of mile
| after mile together with the Little nm Al
| sl9 Rowel! made his 3OOth mile. amid much
appiaus" from his friends. who We're massed in
the vicinity OF his cottage. At this time Harrl-
man was on his 2slst mile and Ennis on his
tho adherenis Of Rowc and Ennis, the former
Of course Engl.shmrn, the latter naturaly
Irishmen. were aroused 10 pitch Of combatiye
and generally quurrelsOme patriotism, aS the
tome of Il slrepess night and frequent pota-
tions. The lrshmrn Occupied the soutl lwrsl
corner When Ennis sped by his supporters
they cheerrd roundly; ana when lowell ap'
by a shrlll hiss On the English Side there were
the same occurrences reversed save that tht