The New York herald., 1879-09-28

Ehnis- $50 AIS 100
krohne. ........ 450 4il 100
HOWELL OFF THE TRACK.
howell, as soon aa he notified the scorers of his
Withdrawing, retired to his tent where he was met
by Mrs Franklin, Sir Bache Cunards daugh-
ter and number or English gentlemen
Mr. Gilbert Fraser, the British Vice Consul DIR. Nay.
lor Mr. Atkinson, Mr.. Porter, Sir John Astleys
retary anu Others shook his hand heartily and
wished him good luck with his newly earned title
And are you not tired OF it all. :. said one OF them
"after this experience"
ooh, no, not at ALL, said Rowell. II feel well
as possible and think I'll have another trial al
this six-day business. I'm not through with IL
yet"
He seemed well and hearty and not at all excited
by the matters of Friday.
Its all over now and Wen just have .
the little fellow cheerily as Barnesly, hs
trainer lone of the most excellent trainers
in England by the way) handed him glass OF wine.
After finishing 1t off he was wrapped in great
coat and taken to the Ashland House by way
gathered on the street as he passed. and Captain
Williams had hard work to clear passage for him
through the crowding. cheering mass.
THE HOTEL.
At the hotel he went to his room at once, and DR..
Naylor asked him il he weak or felt a reaction
from the excitement Of the day:
'.Oh. no, not all. he said, 81 feel perfectly WE'LL"
"Then of with your clothes" and in moment
at once rubbed with lniments. wrapped in blanket
aud was no sooner i'll bed than deputstion Of
gentlemen arrived. headed by Captains Lailey,
pomeroy and Bertha. to present him with
magnificent flower piece representing .
union jack on white ground and the motto
they below, got up and dressed and met them
at his door After they lett he said he was hungry
and would like supper. and sat down in his room to
hearty meal. which he despatched with Rreat
relish.
rubbing before you go to bed His shoes ana socks
were off in minute. and Barnesby brought
in pail Of salt and water and washed his
feet carefully. Just they dried another
knock came at the door and request handed In
asking that the press be admitted. "Certainly.".
number of reporters were admitted and
Rowell stood running fire of questions.
the reporters that he felt well that he thought he
could do 600 miles in six days. that he weighed about
one hundred and thirty-seven pounds on going into
the race and had lost about two pounds in flesh
since Monday.
"And gained about $4,000 in money" said soma
one.
Eyes; the New Workers have been good to me. and
shall not forget it,, said Rowell.
THOSE GRAPES.
"And how about those grapes7 :" said reporter.
''Did you eat themp"
Rowel said he did not. and was quito sure that hs
could not recollect eating any of them.
After the gentleman Lett. HERALD reporter said
to DR.. Naylor:-
.You know, Doctor, we'll as I do. that Rowell
eat those grapes How do you account for his
denying it?'
many things he does the track He forgets things
that at other times fixed on his mind. For In
stance there is gentleman who was present all the
week encouraging him constantly. Rowell spoke
to him often aud knows him we'll And yet when
have asked him about him he has forgotten posi-
lively seeing him."
.And may state that positively"
Certainly. And you may add that my opinion ID.
that II he was dosed it was with irecac" "
"Is that powerful enough!"
Certainly especially IN his state. and the grapes
could nave been prepared with II readily we don.t
say anything when he denies it. because we don't
want to bother him now.
In few moments afterward Rowell was ready for
bed, and the doctor had hardly bid him good night
before he was sound asleep.
'.He sleeps quietly" said the HERALD reporter.
eyes In q few hours will wake him; give
him little food and then let him sleep on"
Mr.. Atkinson entered here.
"How soon does he go back to England. Mr.. Akin
SOM"
..ln few weeks probably; shortly sfter the
O'Leary walk
:.we shall be sorry to lose him."
'Well perhaps you wont. He win take the belt
home. of course. but he may elect to walk here for
him"
As the walk over Rowcll returned st
to his hotel and retired to seek that rest he
much stood in need Of after his long tramp.
In the course of two hours. when he had
headed by brass band, came to serenade
him. The band played many selections under his
window, and the large crowd, which had soon coll
ected waited patiently for the hero of the hour to
make his appearance. The poor fellow did not feel
much like being disturbed so soon. and it was .
long time and not until after repea ted calls had
been made from the anxious crowd without. that he
at last consented to get up.
many had given up the idea OF seeing MIN. and had
gone home; but the greater part Of the company
waited patiently. When he came oat upon the bal.
cony he was greeted with cheer apon cheer He
must have felt that. though in sange land. he was
amodg friends. He very modesty declined to make
q speech in answer to the mary calls for one. but
bowling several times he withirew, and the crowd
after one more cheer dispered and left the weary
victor enjoy that rest whrh at this time. is such
q boon to him.
MERRITT yAs BATH.
As Merritt LET. the track he taken by
Mr.. John Scannell, his hacker. to Angels Turkish
and Roman bath establishments. corner OF Twenty
in less than twi,kling. and after taking u COM
paratvciy light sweat he was shampoo.
the attendsnts pouring oil calle'
loon over him and rubbing ~ .a,- uedi5
into hiy skin from head COOS. ne
reporter Of the Herald saw ,l.i n. BATH alf 8
astonishing cousde- os hs a.-a 81 lnpalaIeiad