The Worcester spy., 1898-10-18

man fast, but it experienced very few
accidents in the road. half-hour's
delay in repairing lamp was the only
delay encountered by the Curtis outfit
over the entire course.
But with Casey's pace goes an en-
tlrely different story. The Worcester
| rider had made all his prepara tions FOR.
strong pace last week, personallv sea
ing the men that were to assist him
upon the journey; he left New York
reasonably confident that his pace
makers were all that could be desired
But from Bridgeport to Springfield
Caseys pacing was anything but satiw-
factory Instead of taking his own
ga1t, furnished by his own pace. Casey
was obliged to depend upon Curtis
men for considerable proportion of
the way. The Worcester man rode
about eight miles between Windsor
Locks and Springfield with absolutely
nobody to pace him, while there was
another stretch of equal distance be-
tween Westboro and Ashland which was
covered by Casey unasssted and not
encouraged by eliminates or friends.
casey had tandem pace onIy from
Springfield to Palmer and from Wor-
cester to Boston, while Curtis had tan
dem teams waiting for him during
nearly all the distance
curtis admits his pace was a great
NgCS
other hand, declares that most Of hts
pacing was unsatisfactory. For most
or the way from Springfield to Boston
tne worcester man had pace that Vvas
the equal of his opponents. For the
rest or the way Curais' was far su-
perior.
Both Curtis and Casey finished in -
ceilent condition, which showed that
they had not undertaken the task with
out suitable physical preparation. Cur-
tls upon arriving at the CITY hall here
Went at once to the Crawford House
where he had short rundown and a.
half hour later he was devouring a big
sirloin steak in the hotel dining room.
After his repaSt, he lounged about the
lobby with his party until ii
o'clock, when all boarded the train to
ride back to Meriden, where he will ar
rive tomorrow morning
Casey was little more played ont
physically than his opponent He was
not, however, in so peaceful a frame
Of mind as Curtis. 1t was largely ON
this account that Casey did not return
to his home in Worcester, but stayed
all night in a local hotel Jimmy
was met at the end of his journey by
his brother and trainer Dan, who at
once took him in tow and put him to
bed at the st. Nicholas. Casey's eyes
troubled him, and he felt keenly his de-
feat by Curtis. Otherwise he was in
good shape, and partook of plenty of
substantial refreshment. His brother,
however, was unwilling for him to start
to Worcester until tomorrow.
And here 1t is interesting to note the
nature and amount of food the two men
took during the trip. Curtis depended
upon rare steaks, raw eggs. matted milk
and beef extract. This bill of fare was
served him at Meriden, where he had
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dinner was served. Some soda at New
Worcester and Inoxie at Westboro were
the only other things that passed his
lips.
Jimmy Casey depended for suste-
nance and support upon a well-known
cereal preparation. He breakfasted
upon it at Bridgeport, he partook of the
same bill of fare for lunch at Meriden;
1t formed his dinner at Springfield.
Neither man took alcoholic beverages
on any portion of the trip.
The two men rode the course much
faster than they had planned. There
was no element of race-siInply a
contest against time-in mind when
the schedules were made out. But it
developed into more than a mere at
tempt to lower the record. The men
were racing each other, and 50 early
in the day wholly disregarded tnelr
schedules and assumed a much Sasto%
gait than they originally intended -
take.
Casey left the New York city hall ae
midnight and with the aid OF three SIM
gle pace makers reached Bridgeport at
ASS o'clock. His lantern went out at
ter riding about an hour, so that no
had to depend upon the other wheels
to tighten up his course. After taking
breakfast at Bridgeport he was swung