The New York herald., 1879-03-16
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY MARCH 1 l87aQUlNTUPIE SHEET

witnessed them pale and heavy-eyed. after robbing
themselves of tired natures sweet restorer."
There is something Disseminating in the stealthy
approach of the day upon a which has been
brilliant under the yellow glitter of gas aud chan
deers. For a time before the novelty of the con-
trast has been dssipated it seems like the substit
ton of dream tor reality or OF a reality for n
dream. Yesterday the dawn seemed to linger with
time before it came. but after many of the
lights in the building had been extinguished
gibbous moon looked straight down through
the skylights in the roof and flooded the central
arena with slvery sheen. But while midnight yet
reigned supreme there was excitement enough to
make the hubbub and uproar continuous. From
perch upon the highest gallery to which a HERALD
reporter had strayed in search of momentary reaxa
ton from the wearisome duty of watching the score
sort of magniied bird's-eye vew of the whole
scene was obtained. The floor and amphi-
theatre were covered by black and seething
mass of human beings, only diversified by bits
of color here and there, and buzzing and roaring
like swarm OF Brobdingnag bees. The light shed
from the arched gas jets brought every moving OBJ
jec into plain relief and especially those which
the black shadows of the artificial grotto. and
its entrance the light fell upon the dazzling white
forms of graces and naiads immovable in plaster
On the northern side of the Garden the seats and
boxes occupied by the better class of visitors
while on tho opposite side the roughest and most
boiserous spirits seemed to congregat Upstairs at
the western end ladies sat in a saloon and slipped
wine and water ices in view Of the track and were
not loath to shout their word of announcement or
delight to their favorite walking hero. A wild and
shaggy native of Erin mounted lofty seat and
amused himself by shaking his fist at the English
man whenever he came along, and shouting filthy
epithets ut him in powerful voice which could
sometimes be heard above the din and tumult
reappeared subsequently at different points along the
track. repeating his offence. The police officers
seemed utterly indifferent to these occurrences
long as the mob tolerated them.
THE MEN Ar WORK.
About the beginning of the last twenty four hours
the atmosphere in the Garden becaino decidedly
chilly. and the abseuce ROwel the trurir
the spectators shivered and yawred and yawned and
shivered in supreme ennui and discomfort. Ennis
improved the opportunity afforded by the slunibering
of his rival 10 forge steadily ahead with alesurely
but springing gait. quarter after midnight he had
gained two miles upon Rowell. Hartman in the
meantime had gained miles upon Rowel and
six miles on Ennis SINCE ten O'Clock of the previous
night. At this stage OF the journey he had sixty
miles to make in less than twenty-five hours, or
more than two miles and quarter each hour hefore
he would be entitled to any share of the gate money
Ennis had before him but forty two miles and Rowel
twenty five before being secure Of their portions
Tho latter returned to the track at 12h Xn 0s. and
started ont upon walk with his parti-color cap
placed jauntily upon his head. The audience awoke
from its ethargy and yelled with all its multitudnous
voices. Rowell received - many cheers Ennis
His rest had not stGened his joints in tho least and
he moved as lightly cat His LETT heel. however
trans passed Ennis, house aroans anI homis
in antagonism to the and ringing cheers the
other burst from Ennis over jealous partisans. Be-
hind the judges stand, on the otner hand were
grouped the stanch friends of Rowell, who gave
back cheer for cheer and answered cry with cry At
haf-past one Hartman reappeared and walked very
stifiy and in evident pain. He was accompanied
around the track by Rowell, who chatted to him in
cheerful manner as If desiring to impart
age to him. This happy trait of the Englishman had
marked effect upon the worst part of thecrowd.
They joined in the cheers and hoarsely uttered
oaths OF deep respect for the "game blade as they
called him. Rowe!l had now 430 miles and was lead
ing Ennis by D. Hartman soon quickened his pace
and seemed to freshen up good zeal the farther he
walked. About quarter to three A. NJ. Ennis broke
into run, and Rowell followed his example, keep
ing close upon his heels until they in front of
the judges stand, where he slipped past him, trot-
ting nimbly q fawn and putting his left foot
down as unfinchingly as his right. While Rowell
was cheered Ennis subsidized to a walk. Rowcl had
43J miles, Ennis 412 miles and Hartman :)5
miles. Tho leading man had gained mile over
Ennis since two O'Clock.
howell, who had previously been walking great
deal of the time sticks to his jog trot for lap
after lap. and looking for all the world to not too
attentive observer in the same trim in which he
on Monday. Tho friends of Ennis then began to
linquish tho notion that he could overlap the Eng
lishman. and they watched his long continued
'spurt'' with doubtful and apprchcnsive faces.
Ennis was himself responsible for Rowels gain,
because he had given & the pace to him BY astemptng
hours of walking and running his energy and
swiftness seemed hardly abated II 60 judge
solely from his action. His face, however. betrayed
highly wrought condition of the nerve tissues.
There was deep corrugation between his eyes anu
have the appearance Of being bandaged very much
and his knees seemed as firm ever. Ho wore q
grayish jacket and fiesh-colorcd tights. Ennis
tired to his cottage moment or two and donncd
dark bue shirt. He had blue ceiRture and
white tights. AS on the previous night there was
absolutely no defect to be found in, his form. The
muscles of the leg were round ana massive like tho
gnarlcd trunk OF q live oak. He rs soon Us his
foot touched tho track.
II was now jh 3m., and the audience applauded
vociferously. especially the clique Of Ennis sympa
thizers who had massed themselves about his cot
tage. Rowel had now 436 miles, Ennis 413 miles and
Hartman 396 miles. Rowel still kept up his flying
pace. and overtang Ennis, went abreast OF him for
some distance. The latter could not would not
keep up for more than one lap at time.
There were great many bets made to the
effect that Rowcll would run $40 miles
and each time left behind. This comparative
exhibition of physical force determined many to
place all their confidence in Rowell. he had run FIVE
miles with almost rs much ease il the match
only just begun. At All Ann. 45s. lie lett the track
and remained secluded tor 57m. 25s. When he re-
of bread or pressed chicken, which he was
eating. Ennis went of the track at Al som.
afterward Rowcll and Ennis happened to be close
together and werc conversng when the latter placed
his arm for moment about the formers neck in
the manner of an old friend. Tho ''bhoys" appre-
cia.ed the good feeling which prompted the display
and they yelled with mad delight. About six O'clock
when Ennis was his 42lst mile and Rowel on his
4f4th they ran in each others company Soon
afterward Ennis began to run, but Rowcll refused
to disturb himself on that account. While he
decreased his lead to 20 miles by running three
four laps. Ennis had then 422 miles and Rowcll 4i5.
HOW THE MEN PhoGRksSED.
During his first mile after leaving his bed Rowel
limpcd with his lett loot great deal. 1t said
by some faint-hcartcl letters that he would soon
break down. but no sooner did he begin to run once
more than his limbs seemed to serve him well as
ever. During Rowcls 44Gth and Ennis i23i mile
they together through one lap. Rowcll then
slowed down to walk. and in
quence he lost 100 yards on the sixth lap
At tho beginning Of his ~ h milo he began trottig
and kept during the second lap of his ii7th mile
After this he and Ennis took turns in walking by the
side OF Hartman whenever he seemed distressed
ana coaching him. Ennis ran one two laps on
almost every other mile. thus keeping at
au average distance from Rowell. some
times Rowcll would gain two three inics,
but Ennis was surc to recover them in tho
next hour. and perhaps to gain mile or two in
his turn. Had there been stipulated understanding
between them this alienation of gain and loss cond
not have been more regular. Rowell took nourish-
nent in various forms with great frequency. his
trainer supplying IL to him as he walked past his
cabin. Speculation rife to the quantity OF
s.imulants that was being administered to him and
whether IL IL were not excessive he cou1 sustain the
terrible strain which was put upon him. Mr.. Atkin-
son. however. s.id that Rowcll receiving no
stinulant. MS in tho best system of training its