National Republican., 1880-05-01
HARLAN IN TOWN.
The Famous 0arsman Preparing TO
Beat Courtney.
He Tells His Own Story TO a "Rcpublioan"
Roporter-Ho Wants to Row Riley nnd
Courtney separateiy-HIs Method
fTraining-Daily Walks and
Careful Diet - Hanlan's
Hotel Project, Etc.
Arrival of HanIan, the oarsmap.


Edward Hanlan. the champion oarsman Of
America, arrived in the city rather unexpect-
cdly yesterday morning over the Baltimore & Po-
tomec railroad, and afler partsking of lunch pro-
ceeded TO the Anolostnn boat-house OF the foot Of
New Hampshire avenue, thence to Wizards Hotel,
where he has temporary quarters in room No. %.
A representative of The NATIONAL RFPuBG1cAN
called upon the crack sculler last evening, and
found him conyersng in the rotunda Of the hotel
with several gentlemen. Mr.. 1Ianlan greeted his
visitor cordinlly and cheerfully accepted invi-
taton to walk over to the REPUBLICAN, office and
| be interviewed. lie was accompanied by young
gentleman named Joseph Elemoung, OF Toronto.
who has charge of his boats and quarters. Arriv-
ing at THE REPuBflcAN office. Mr.. Hanlan seated
himself and opened the conversation with "Wen,
/ suppose must tell you what know about my.
self" Before returning a reply the visitor was
carefully scanned. lie stood about five feet eight
in height, weighs 16i pounds, is light complex
ioned, though rather sun-burne1, light blue eyes
neat moustache carefully trimmed and altogether
young man about twenty-five years old
Reporter-When did you leave home?
Isnlan-Ihursday morning at $3.50 o'clock, and
reached here yesterday morning about o'clock
Rep-iou rather stole amarch on us.
Hanlan-,well. yes. You see if 1 had telegraphed
just when | would arrive there would probably
| have been crowd at the depot, and they would
have been in my way. wanted to come In quietly
and look after slowing my boats and lug gage away,
aud then could be ready for visitors
| Rep.-HOw many boats did you bring?
HanGn-Two. The Dufern, red-cedar boat,
nam cd after IFS builder Of white cedar in which
will probably row. Another boat will be here next
week, which Waters, Of Troy, is building for me.
The dimensions of the boats that brought with
me are, length thirty feet six inches; width, eleven
| inches, and weight Of the Warren twenty seven
| pounds and DuiIcrin thirty-two pounds. The one
that Waters will send me is thirty feet six inches
long, eleven aud q quarter inches wide and weighs
| twenty-six pounds Immediately upon arriving
put the boats in wagon and Ind them carried to
| the AnulOSan boat-houSc. / was very much
pleased with the accommodations-in fact II / had
nj sp1 piIt "a mt hayo hnan haffa
| suited. The water was rather lumpy or | might
have been tempted to take a spin for mile so.
From what could see of it the course appears to
be an excellent one. Aner housing my boats l
went to my hotel and have rested nearly all day.
Rep.-WhGt do you think OF the prospects for tho
| race between you and Courtney?
Hanlan-Ercellent am auxions to meet him,
| aud from what hear he Is OF the same mind. L
don't think there Will be anything 70 interfere with
the race, assuredly not on my part
Rep.-What was your objection TO allowing Riley
| to enter for tho purse?
Hanlan-I had two reasons; first because when
the purse was offered II was expressly stipulated
that only Courtney and should row for it. and,
second. Riley and Courtney are intimate friends,
! and should prefer 10 row them separately.
| Here Hanlan submitted the circular containing
states the conditions under which the race is to be
rowed fixes the time for the contest between aud
| 8 p M. May TO- Bnike TO be referee. under the
| rules of the National Amateur Rowing Association.
| Hnnlan-Iou see that is signed by the three of
us, my signature being the last obtained The con-
ditions are perfectly agreeable to Inc and appear TO
| be so 10 Riley and Courtney.
Rep.--Hove you heard from Courtney la,ely2
Hanlan-No, not within week. l understand,
however, that he will be here by the 10th OF May.
Rep.-What do you think Of his new attachment
10 his shell?
Hanlan-I don't know much except by henrsay.
I hear he goes very fast, but when meet him 1
will find out whether he has Il rowing or flying
| machine.
Rep.-When win you go in training?
| llanlan-lhis morning. will take the Duiierin
| and go out for q few miles row.
Rep.-What Is your usual manner OF training,
and do YOU have anyone 10 assist YOU
Hanlan-l generally train alone SO far, as boat
practice Is eomfsrnGd hayG never found anyone
in the morning between and O'clock and take a
two or three emile walk before breakfast Amer
| exercise little In running and then go 10 dinner.
| After dinner take another walk, probably four
| FIVE miles then row the same distance as in the
morning. Before go TO bed generally take an
other short walk to help my wind. In trimming
do not confne myself 10 any particular
steak, mutton, vegetables, etc,-occasionally 1
take a glass Of ale, but that is something
| don't care much abOut-l simply take it to help
keep up my weight. refrain from using rich food
drink tea without milk or sugar milk don't agreo
with me in training. In practieing generally row.
spruce feet ~ inches long, 6nch blades aud
spooned wearH sleeveless white flannel shirt, knee
pants-samc color-and Light shoes. The duy OF tho
race will wear blue and scarlet shirt. will do
my walks In the country near Washington, al
Joe here will look after my boats aud rigging at
the boat.house, and for week previous TO The race
he will not leave them FOR minute,
| Rep-HaVe you had any practice recently?
Hanlan-oh yes, have been at work tor the
past four weeks, but could no. do much on tho
water, as 1t has been too rough.
Rep-fou evidently mean business?
nanlOn-Thut d. This race has cost me thus
far upward of 500 for travelling expenses, and
mean TO win that $1,000 ii possible You see, um
building summer hotel on the island opposite
Toronto which will cost me $4,000, and If win
tho purse il will be great help 10 me.
Rep.-You have pretty good record for man
who has been rowing only seven years?
Haulan-Ies; have started in thirty-iour races
and won thirty.one of them, My only failures
Were once at Silver Lake June IS, 1877, when L
broke my outriggoT Ut Boston, July T. tho sama
year, when iOucd the turning buoy and stopped
rowing, and the dead heat with Riley last year.
Rep--WhNt Is the snow fora race between you
and 'Trckctt, the Australian oauman2
IIaulan-AbOut three weeks ago received a
Telegram from Trckett stating that he would come
10 England in July and row me for the champion
ship ofthe world. replied say ing that had tho
Courtney race on hand now, but would meet him
Rep.-l see by your watch charm that you are q
Mason2
HanlGn-Yes belong to King Solomon Lodge,
No - Of Toronto was about 10 take my third
degree when this business called me away,
Rep.-When do you expect your other friends
DOWN
Hanan-MeSsrs Ward, OF Toronto, Samuel Coul-
son, Montreal, and John Davis, Windsor my hdyis-
ers will probably be here during the coming week.
(Rising W go.) Come over this afternoon " the
boat house and zee me.
bad Fall.