New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-04
The CLOSING SCENES INSIDE AND OUT.


Tho closing scenes of the race wero almost sad.
There were eight human beings with most OF their
vitality gone. tramping away doggedly toward the
6nolbour Fitzgerald with his face all haggard and
drawn drew one foot after the other with persist
ence that meant distance gained, but told also of
muscles eager to he relaxed He was n curious COM
mentary upon what men will undergo to obtain
notoriety and what is more substantial-moncy
The great crowd loomed up. tier after tier, around
the amphtheatre. and looked blue and indistinct
through the atmosphere densely charged WIN 10
baccO-snokc. Around the track were howlIng
cheering crowds of men, whose every Thought
seemed centred upon the swaying motions ot the
walkers. Once in while there was hoarsc cheer
and as Fitzgerald would spnrt lap or two, the
crowds in the galleries would rise and wave their
handkerchieiS and cheer. 49,
When Rowcll consented to stop when Fitz-
gerald had made bis cloth mile the walkers were
followed to their huts by crowds who forced their
way into the track the reporters inclosure AS
soon all hope of seeing either kowell or flI-
gerald again had left the crowd, 1t slowly
moved toward the exits. Squads OF police started
at the eastern end of the building and walked
the stream Of people TO flow ont. 1t took Just thrty
minutes to clear the building.
Along Pedestrian Row. after the race, was gath,
cred large crowd of trainers, ATTENDANTS ana
sporting men, discussing the race and IT'S results
AS soon as Fitzgerald came OFF the track he was
greeted by his wife, who, with Happy Jack
Smith. his trainer dressed the champion, and took
him TO- The putnam House Its the happiest day
Of my life" said Smith. ",Our man is as sound as
button, and will be in church bright and early in
the morning" Rowell left the garden IN company
with his trainers, and Charles Mitchell, who has
been assisting in caring for him, for the Ashland
House He has been troubled for two DAYS W
swollen ankle but i'll other respects he Is sound his
hacker Peter Duryea, is not satisfied with the re-
sult OF the race and has issued challenge ior q
race with Fitzgerald for $4,000, or upwards, ana
will post the money Monday. Panchot rested
last night nj the Putnam House, rs did lierty ana
EIson Vint went Immediately home, and Noremac
was also taken to his house in Eighth-ave. Long
after the garden had been deserted. crowds oitered
obout the building aud discussed the result OF the
match with varying conclusions, until nearly ii
o'clock. when a platoon of police cleared the streets.
and the Champion Six Days Walking Match was
in truth, finished.
CITY for the reception of Fitzgerald. He Will be re-
ceiyed nj the City Hall by the Mayor and Board OF
Aldermen and will be rendered the freedom OF the
city. with the keys of the CITY Hall, but not the
KEYS of the auOrstOre in the City Hall. The entire
Police Department, Fire Department and members
of the Ancient Order of Hibcnlans vii. meet INN az
the Thirtv-fourth Street Ferry, and escort hlm to
his home in Ravenswood II is said that some
wealthy citizens will present him with mansion,
and it is generally understood that he will receive
an important municipal appointment from Mayor
petry.