The New York herald., 1879-09-25
WESTON BEHIND {

general aspect OF the walking match. Rowell
still holds . long lead the second
man, but the lines Of some Of the other
men have not fallen in pleasant places.
Guyon, who was close second on Tuesday night.
Esd stroke of bad luck having his right leg give
cay after he returned to the track. and though he
rlodded on gamely he fell to the OF
Merritt. Haxael and Hart. Doctors Little and
Darling. two eminent surgeons. called in
and pronounced the matter serious one. At first
& was thought he irretrievably gone, far as
this race is concerned, but notwithstanding his
trying condition he made good score
and, under skilful treatment, it de-
1ided by DR.. Albert. who made . final
examination at midnight that the limb would last,
be thought. until Saturday. The plucky fellow
ceived the gladly. and said he would 60 the
track after short rest. Hazael. who has be-
HE'D his former good name as racer.
tlucked mp courage, and after . determined effort
made good score for the day. surprising those who
thiEd place retiring for the night.
THE AMERICAN CHAMPION"
TO vsston the day was one OF small honor and
nttle credit The mans score not up to his
tscorda, sad cotton the track robbed him Of what
dignity former achievements had earned for
him in the public estimation. Ennis became
unable to continue his work account Of
the difhculty with his stomach. He was compelled
TO leave the track at four o'clock in the afternoon
and only returned to 1t at one o'clock in the morn
ing. Taylor was still to be seen yesterday
and last night the pitiable object he has become.
though remaining in . he is utterly unfit to
finish. He limped along in painful manner. and
when walking went slowly and with much
difficulty that he a moving reflection his man.
agement. Panchot removed to a hotel by Mr.. Tom
Davis. his backer, and will not be again put on the
track. He has challenged the winner of the belt
and deposited $500 with Mr. Atkinson. The history
Of the doings OF the other men is briefly told
In the at the head of the column
The managers, with the aid of Captain
Williams. discovered dishonesty among
tho doorkeepers. which they will have remedied to-
day. The extent of the loss IL not known yet.
The day busy and interesting and the
night especially brilliant. Many ladies in the
Garden and the audience exceptionally large
and respectable one.
THE THIRD DAYS HISTORY.
The Garden was fairly crowded and much discus
sion was going at two A. M. yesterday. But four
Of the men were on the track. and they were plod-
ding along just meaning to score certain figures and
retire. The absence of excitement gave the audience
an opportunity to talk. and they INDUCED it
freely. Weston severely censured all
sides. They had forgotten his efforts to amuse
them and only remembered his antics with dissatis-
faction. Hart kept bowling along. forcing the
figures on his dial higher and higher. 81 shall not
60 to bed until have marked the 20O." he said.
and he kept his word. A somewhat rougher set of
tnen than usual got in during the night. and prob.
sbly hearing there had been good deal OF fun, they
expected to be treated to some of IL. Not finding
Weston on the course although he went in at ten
o'clock, they became impatient and began to demand
him after their own fashion.
'where's Mary Ann 2? shouted one.
''Tel her to never mind the baby!" cried another
"Trot her out, trot her out, and lot us have
time!" cried another in sharp falsetto voice that
convulsed the house. Noticing Tony Pastor one
OF the boxes tho north side, one Of the men be-
bind In the upper seats called out:-
''aoin' q engage him. Tony. Look out. he'll stand
On his head some night and kick the roof on
"Give him some music" said man beside n tent
and the band struck up whoa. Emma"
Come. Toney," said the man In tho top tier,
"Westy, dear. aint here; give us something comic"
Some said Weston had been unable to sleept
and man shouted, ASK that valet why he forgot
his nightcapT
:'Get him rubbed down with couple of bricks
Immediately" broke in another. "And mosten his
tongue with little soft soap. Hurry upi''
Hart made burst of speed and they all gave way
IN tremendous cheer.
Rowell made his appearance at half-past two.
His score then ais miles and he had rested
three hours and half He walked two miles
before auyon camo out. Guyon had gone off
at thirty-hve minutes past eleven and
turned at forty minutes past two A. NJ Merritt
returned to the track at ten minutes to tour A. A.,
having rested only an hour and thirty minutes.
Hazao came on at hallpast three A. Al, having been
on nearly three hours Hart finished his 200 miles
a. al al ~
of hands and shouting retired 10 his tent Ferde-
meyer was At work at twenty -nve minutes past two
a. "A. He had left of at four minutes past mid.
night. Hazacl no sooner reached the track than
he started on rapid swinging run peculiar TO him,
which he ontiuued Tor I've miles Merritt spurte,i
and took the line OF men with him. including
krohne, who had just issued from his tc mt dressed in
anew suit Of red. Rowell went round will them for
while and evidently not reishing the Looping gait
OF Merritt reversed and went into his old Jog trot
Hazael. wanting space of breathing time, dropped
back to Ferdemeyer and limped along with him.
Merritt, auyon and Rowell got into company aud
were bowling along at lively pace when Jackson
smsrRsa from his retreat. Many OF the people,