New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-30
END OF THE SIX DAYS CONTEST.


was not settled until the closing hours Even
Hughes, who haG maintained the lead for tho last
few davs, was alarmed in the forenoon at the pro-
grass Albert was making, aud his trainer urged him
to follow Albert closely. The contest between them
was very spirited, although Hughes was always at
least twelve miles ahead. Albert the fresher of
| the two, and it thought that Hughes might
not be able to keep up the hard work long az his
opponent Their struggle ceased suddenly in the
afternoon. and it was intimated by some OF those
interested in the race that bargain between the
trainers had probably been made, in which
promised division of the spOils was discussed.
he record Of the last day compares very favor
ably with tho greatest performances record The
closing twenty -four hours began at 10 y. Friday.
Hughes finished his 500th mile about half an hour
later and then went his tent for good rest so
that lie would be equal to the struggle Of the last
day. Krohne and Albert were quietly sleeping. and
the sturdy little Vint was the only the track
Howard appeared OH the track shortly before ladJ
night. and was in wretched condition. His knee
was swollen, his feet were sore and his face was
object Of pity. He was one OF the principal favOrtes
in the at the start. but bis strength had failed
him. After long rest he went on the rack for the
purpose Of regarng the second position in the race
and keeping it through the rest of the day. Only
few miles lay between him and Albert. and as
place His old trouble returned after he had walked
a few miles, and he carried a sponge with him TO
wipe away the blood which fell from his nose. At
2 a. III. he was four miles ahead of Albert, but the
latter went the track shortly aftefward, and in
two hours overlook Howard. KrOhne began his
last day at a. H., after rest of two houfs. He
was then nine miles behind Howard, eight behind
Albert, and one ahead of Vint. Bat the tall
Prnsslan showed signs of great suffering His
joints were stiened by tie long rest, and he moved
as if every bone his body ached. He walked
slowly, but with long strides and. although he
struggled desperately TO Overtlke the leaders, he
soon found that he unequal to the task. In one
honr Vlnt had caught up TO him, and IN another
hour was one mile ahead.
ALL ON THE TRACK FOR THE LAST DAY.
Hughes was the last one 10 appear OH the track
for the final day. lie was then eight miles ahead
of the greatest record the corresponding hour in
n six days' walk He looked badly. but was in as
good a condition as any Of the Others. Albert was
then only twelve miles behind hiu For tie irstmile
| Hughes walked if he suffered at each step.
bur aterward he resumed his old dJ2-trOt and fol-
lowed closely AT AibeTRs heels. The latter, how
ever moved around with less effort than Hughes.
Tie is taller thinner and more graceful ,han The
Irisbman and locks mere like a successful DeIes-
TRAN. In fact, UIeary elailIs that II Albert had
pad more attention TO the race and less 10 his per-
the ViIIe. lie has been exceedingly neat IN hl3
dr.ss and ias been much effected bv any
marks OF approval from t!ee spectators. Inc
struggle between IIukht> and Albert WAS Kept up
ali tue mornIng. Al g. ~. the record sOOi a. fol-
lows: IIlshes. 81 nIcs; Albert. 507 Howard,
BOB; Vlni, i9o; kronn", 497; Philips, 1877;
Campana, 30l.
Intrc was a good attendance of spectators when
daylight hegan 10 creep INTO the QInIcn III the
moruDg. All the contestants were on the track,
but many OF the spectato,s were sleeping on the
benches. he trs change Of the day occurred
shortly before oc!Ocn, when Phillips announced
that ue could 20 10 iuIiheI III the race. lie was
the sIXtn lnan or tue scDIr- board. and Was sixty
lues pen!ud Krohnr lie l. erelOre had no Quiet
in remaining III the race only five Ten could
get prs. Ii has generally been supposed
tl,at aBy man who covered $50 miles wOnld
hIye IN, cnttauce Tee returned ihIs lnl,: was only
m.Id subsequent contests for the br.r. Howard
showed sgns of great weakness about ~ NJ tie
was thea tnrd man IN the race Eint ami k ohne
were from three To SIX miles behind han. Albert
w:.s second man. Win a lead OF tour mics. At
1l:22 4. III. Howard Withdrew nom the race. lie
was certain thtt hc woIId get thc NTH position IN
the race. CaInpana was nearly lUO niles behind
HIM. Ot!crwlsc the relative positions %: tho men
renIalueu uucaangcd until the end 81 The race.
There was 40 attempt made by any of the walkers
in the afternoon to cover many miles. Each walker
watched the man next behind HIM IN the race 20 heo
that he did moi lose his position on the ,c're board.
lie average distance covered Oy edcA man was
about three miles an hour
BfAIING RpwELLs DRsr TINE.
The principal event of the afternoon when
Hughes tdualled Rowe!PS great record ia England.
At | D. N. he had made Ills Jj0th mile, aud then Lo
travelled lrisurey, making about three miles an
nonr. A, J:l5 the record Of 5Gj miles was posted
ef er his name, and was received with great cheer
ing lie then started on little trot, and al each
circuit OF the track tho spectators appla'led him
loudly As e made the last lap of the 5G6th mile
the spectators rose the seats. waved handker-
Chiefs and threw then hats III the air. willie cheer
upon cheer rang through the building. The new
clampln had e'iralied the cord OF 565 miles and
o3 YdrdS at o''o T. m over i"ut hours t'cdi va 'lo
time when howell accomplished the same ii-tance.
lie was tar ahead OF the best previous American
record-J6J miles-wbich was made by Hart.
Hughes made one more lap and then retired 10 his
Quarters The crowd only then begin
nIng to gather TO witness the evening scenes,
which are always OF an exciting nature on
the last night Of such contest. The managers
thought II would be unwlse to close the race so
early IN the evening, and had a consultation with
the men as 70 tie rroLriety OF remaining on me
eacn ones share OF tie receipts would be- propor-
tIOnaIely Increased.
Albert remained Oh tie track oil the evening and
looked 10 De better condition than be did after
the first day. He ran with ease, and when he
walked IT was without any apparent enort ms
oturr man on the track. lie dressed neatly and
had llltle bouquet attached TO his shirt. Hughes
rriurned to tie track at 7:4O p. m. and
gave an exhibition OF his powers as walker.
He blue sniIt and short black trousers.
After increasing his score mile he again
Ietr.d. NInU was oil the track almost wlthout
interrupt .ou all day. His object was TO win the
chair wnlcn was offered to the contes who made
the greal est number ot miles IN the last twenty
four hours. He started NJ the ll9th hour OF the
race with Il score OF $50 miles aud z laps and in-
creased il with u Of 81 miles and 90 yafds IN
the last twenty-fonr hours lie showed powers OF
endurance which few thought he possessed. He IS
Unly about five feet of slender form, and his thin
lace looks # he suffering from some physical
allment. lie takes short. quick eteps IN gong
around the track. aud has little the appearance or q
pedestrian. KrOhne aud Canpana were on tho
track for a short time at intervals Of half hour.
Canpana retired fually with score Of 4e5 miles.
SCENES AT THE FINISH.
The usual display on the closing night of such