The New York herald., 1879-10-17

could hear much that said. At last the voice of
the oarsman heard above the others:-
"By -. Brister" it said II must win this
race. have fooled long enough"
Shortly thereafter the two visitors. apparently in
great rage came out. banging the door behind them
and muttering oaths. Jumping into the vehicle
they drove rapidly away. without pausing long
enough to say s'Good day." A long train Of circum-
stances is then detailed to show that these
were New York sporting men. although their names
not given.
PULLING THE WIRES.
The next scene in the drama is laid at tho Chau-
tauqua House. where the correspondent is APP
preached by old friend and adviser of Courtney,
and asked influence Boston readers, that pools
would be sold right. After long colloquy the
prospects OF betting and time the stranger said
"Ill tell you something; but don't put
it in the paper now. These Canada people
all around already. They're anxious as
they can be. They're afraid o. something
1 know it. see it. Hanlan says the race will be
rowed better than s2m $685. Hanlan's people claim
he can do it in that time Perhaps he can, but not
for five miles. What do you think? If Hanan will
in s2m. 3Os. Courtney will do it in 80 minutes.
You know what Charley do
There's little stir among tho Canadians !" he
further said looking around suspicinusly. They're
extremely anxious. and Charley knows it. Now.I
here don't put this in the paper just yet I've my
doubts that Hanlan will ever this race. I'm
afraid something will turn up and that he will not
row it. propose to prepare for such contjpS \
gency and will make my bets that if he should IA
start and Charley rows over the stakes will be al4
right" IN
to the line II he does, he'll not row the race
through. Don't say anything about it. but Charley
feels So too. Keep that quiet. 1t may benefit you.
II he shouldn't row the race Charley will challenge
him for the championship. the race will be rowed
Sea Sn m snywhers IL the water raht LOOK mere
quarters: viii You gos Nos well IN you
"rRESoHY'' JOHNSON HAD RATHER NOT.
Feeling that there was something up the nerspa-
per man sought out ''Frenchy" Johnson tho colorod
oarsman. who is friend of his. and the trainer Of
Courtney. After desultory conversation "Frenchy~
and the writer edged out of the hotel Office and took
once billiard room. The conversation turned on
opinion OBI a' that Courtney would win. At length
| .Frenchy'' said. with warmth = ID
| is right He has suffered more thu any
| tell. I know what I'm talking abd4kQnd if you
knew what know your hair would S1es}d mp. Mind
| what tell you." 3<s
psrhaps you can answer @ very ,o cues
locutor.
"Now this is on the square, boz y want you
to tell me the truth
HAS Charley been spproachSd to ssii this race by
| two men within q weekY' 4
:Now. see here" SAID sEssnehy opening his eyes
Courtney and ask hin, that questi6n He'll tell you
the truth. He's eentlsman: overy inch Of
is being done about this race. ana II there should be
anything crooked on Courtnsy's parS will come to
@ ion M He'll answer it. and hen tell YOU the he whole
story
the information should come from Courtney HIM
self?'
mean that but you Charley. he'll tell you
things that will make the tears roll down your
cheeks. Somebody's been talking to you that knows
something" 49,
COURTNEY SPEAKS. $50
The next move was to see Courtney himself. and
man. accompanied by his trainer. came up from his
quarters to the hotel. and, by invitation. called
| the room Of the reporter. W.
al have only a minute to spare" he said, after
the door was closed ''and 1 only want to say
thing about a proposition which was made to NO.
Your information. wherever you got it, is correct.
II have heard a good deal more than l have men,
toned to Frenchy, and will tell you about it
time was the rejoinder.
..Teu him ali about it, Charley said ..E-snchy.-
''There's heap to it, said Courtney, lwaTt
moro time than l can give now. But Know
what these damned Canadians have been doing
axed; @ that had s Been bought and and that Hanian
all over the country to get this money. They
called them all back to-day. and they here to-
rascals. but i've got them cornered now. The
man who caused all the trouble year ago
him there They can't do anything with me. and
Dave Ward may say what he pleases. When you
johnson will tell you all about it. He knows it all.
and authorize him to tell you. I've got to see Mr..
whole story to AM Mr. Bsfio hs referee a
week, and asked bim to advise me about it
and tell wns to s He ,dS to
he'll fnd he's made mistake, and is in bad box.
know can beat this man Hanlan, and "Frenchy"
chance can't afford to lose this race. wouldn't
dare to go back to Union Springs 1t will kill me if
lose 1t. and will be ashamed to meet my family.
want the people to know, and want some one'to
advise me " hat to do"
THAT Quimby has been circulating these Stories"
II don't know who" said Courtney. '.but I've got
them where want them and I'll keep them
there. 'Frenchy. will you tell everything. III go
now and see Mr.. Soule Think that matter over and
let me know tomorrow what is advisable to do
'FRENcKY KNEW.
During walk from the boathouse to the farm
and the colored sculler broke out with
'This Is . terrible thing. There are some things
business staggers NO. do not know what to think
Of IL. I'm all mixed"
"How about those two who made overtures
to CourtneyY' was asked.
II don't know of but myself" was the
reply, "and that Dave Ward
sHow that? asked the writer.
'Well," said Frenchy. Charley said you might
know it, and rltell you:-Iusuaily take sleep after
ulnner. One uay, u week ago. Cnarlcy calno up
while sleeping and says to me, Frenchy, give
me the key Of the boatnousc. So says. What's tho
matter? What's up? He says. Dave Ward is down
at the boathouse and sent word he wanted TO talk
to me- They were down there long while. and
Charley long away that thought I'd go down
and what was up. went down and walked out
along the side of the boathouse very cautiously.
The first thing heard was Dave Ward, saying We
make S1000OO. We have brought Quimby, the
pool seller. with US. and we can take
all bets that are made, having
here to do the business. There hundred thousand
In it, and we'll divide it, dollar for dollar Quimby
will understand II and we III have no troubled IN
not do it, said Charley; I'm d--d If will.
Hanlan win the from me by rowing FOR 1t
and rowing all the wayl Charley he
wouldn't have anything to do with the business.
Dave Ward argued and urged and pressed. and
finally said Hanan would not unless ho