The New York Herald Newspaper, March 16, 1879, Page 7

BRAVO ROWELL! The Little Briton Trots Away with the Astley Belt. AND {1S GREATLY 10 HIS CREDIT. For He Is an Englishman—as Well as a Plucky Pedestrian. ENNIS ‘A GOOD SECOND. Harriman’s Brave Struggle to Make 450 Miles. SCENES AT THE FINISH, The Athletes Loaded with Flowers and Congratulations. WHAT EACH MAN ACCOMPLIS HED 500 MILES. 475 MILES. 450 MILES. ROWELL - - - - ENNIS - - > - - HARRIMAN = = - ‘The long distance match finished last night at Gil- more’s Garden has proved to be the most remarka- ble contest known in the history of athletic sports, either in this country or Europe. It hrs not as- sumed marked prominence from the number of miles covered or the celebrity of the men who last night finished their task on the path, but because of the extraordinary public intorest in the affair and Decanse it decided the possession of the championship of the world in a “six days’’’ match between English and American pedestrians, The failure of O'Leary, the former holder of the belt, robbed the race early in the week of much of its interest, but, notwith- standing this drawback, the receipte have far ex- ceeded anything hitherto recorded in a like exhi- bition, and the unvarying interest displayed by tho public in the result, even after the final position of the men was a foregone conclusion, marks the affair as one lgng to be remembered. The expectations of the most sanguine promoters of the contest were more than realized, and the vast crowd gathered within the Garden as the final miles were being done would have of itself made tho affair an athletic and pecuniary success, We give elsewhere the details of the receipts and a record of the distance covered by each man, and hero it would perhaps bo of interest to glance at the men and their doings during tho terrible ordeal through which they have passed with varying results both to their purses end their constitutions, POINTS WORTH CONSIDERING. ‘ This contest has well proven some stern facts, which should be regarded by the pedestrian world generally. O'Leary's failure has demonstrated that these long contests sap tho very life and vitality of a nan and that they can be indulged in only at long in- ‘tervals, and that in the interim a mau must husband his strength most carefully. Harrimen’s failure to secure first place has demonstrated again—aa it has already been demonstrated in London—that the runner not the walker will in futuro be the winner of a six days’ race. Harriman’s condition, which, all reports to the contrary notwithstanding, was not at the outset such as it should have been, toldgreatly against him, and notwithstanding his dogged perso- verance gradually drew him back to third place, Bowell’s success is due equally to his stylo of going and to the careful and judicious handling he received from his experienced and careful trainers, Now, let us consider tho mon and what is said of them, and let us begin with the winner, Rowell. ‘That Rowell wis aware from the outset that the race was his, and that ho has not at any time been in doubt of the result, is not truo. During the first twenty-four hours he watched O'Leary closely »nd husbanded his strength for any emergency, but with the close of the first day the result was well counted on in Rowell’s cottage, and from that time on it ‘was a mero question of judgmout with his advisers ‘gs to how long a lead he should hold. His progress after the first day was in almost regular proportion to that of the others, as he has merely held, with Blight variations, the lead he acquired carly in the vace. His ways were not relished by the public, and tho “jockeying’’ to which he resorted to to dishearten his opponents, by dogging their footsteps and re- sorting to many little devices to discourage them, ‘were frequently hissed by the audiences watching him. ‘We must bear in mind, however, two things in this conviction :—First, Rowell has been accustomed to giving and receiving such unpleacant attentions from his opponents, as almost all English professional races are thus contested. Second, if Rowell was ‘wrong, ho was not alone in his sin, as he has been more than once similarly served in this race. During the latter part of tho race ho rather aban- oned these practices, and the many friendly things hho eaid and did to Harriman and Ennis quite wiped out what was held against him by the public, and he ‘was as near being a favorite at the close of the match as—well, as circumstances would permit. An impression is abroad that Sir John Astley se. Yeeted Rowell to represent the British interests in this match after having a private trial of bis powers, which resulted in 540 miles being covered within alx days, We can hero state positively that the report is utterly untrue. No such trial was had, and con- sequently .no such result reached, Rowell's best work, which induced Sir John Astloy to send him out to America was in tho competition for the “London” belt when he finished third to Corkey and Brown. Astley was of opinion that Rowell would have had second place but for bad judgment in taking him off the track on tho fifth day, and was Batisficd he could better his record on another trial, He exhibited on that occasion the gameness he ha: shown since, and many excellent points were then noted in his favor. In the contest for the “London” Delt his feet held sound to the end, his appetite good and his sleep regular and healthy. The Jetter for- tunate circumstances have attended him in America, and the only serious difficulty has been with his feet, which have been blistered as the oftect of raw- dust working in upder his socks. Rowell dislikes to wear boots or shoes coming up to the ankle, and objected strongly to woaring long stockings or gaiters on beginning his work on Monday last. Ho Is strongly prejudiced in favor of the low-cut shoe, and his whim or desire iu the matter was foolishly listened to, The result was as stated, the prompt blistering of his fect by the particles of sawdust, and the lose, his trainers say, of fifteen hours’ time, which sinco Monday last have been spent in dressing his fect. Exch timo ho was brought from the track theso blisters were opened and his feet dressed. The operation was, of course, not compatible with sleep, and the time was # dead loss to him. ‘A SAWDUST TRAC! In connection with this trou! won't be out of of his trouble—t Wo have seen the track jiaid down in Agricultural Mall, London, and have examined this one now at Gilmore's and have been eurprixed that the difference in favor of tho London method ickind: vplaty tate Me the 0 0 Iny upon the Sette thee inches of tan. bark, Well raked metocet and roiled, on which is laid three inches of garden mould, which has first been prt throngh a #iove, Tho result is a fine, springy track, with little or no dust, and containing no particles of any substance, fich as this sawdust, to blister the fect of tho mon should it get into their shore, Another erroneots impreesion which has forth through the inedium of tho press is that Mr. Ackinson is Gowell’s trainer. This is an entire miss of Rowell’s it about the cause ——<—$—<—— NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 1879.—QUINTUPLE SHEET. Dans, the latter gostienas wserly ropvesentiag cor 5 gentleman ing cer tain interests in connection with tue match and the of representative of the Amateur Club. Mr. At- kinson’s opinion is often asked and sometimes fol- lowed, but ho has not, in any sense, charge or direc- tion of Kow In Rowell’s cottage last evening a gentleman asked Mr. Atkinson it Rowell would remain in the country, and if he contemplated another match for the belt. “Possibly Rowell’s next match will be with Ennis,” said Mr. ‘inson; “he has asked Kowell already to Pape od his verbal challenge, and to bear in mind that he should on this account have the first chance to win it. But as Iam not Mr. Rowell’s trainer or ad- viser [cannot say what his plans are.”” The plan pursued with Rowell has been to give him close attention, frequent meals, plenty of hand rubbing and never to let him lie awake in bed, He has only been allowed to lie down awake when bis feet were being “When we pat him to bed for a slee; eaid his trainer, “we go out at once and close the door. In five minutea we look in again, and put our earsclose to his mouth to hear his breathing. If he sleeps soundly we give him an hour and a half or two hours rest, out it he is nervous and wakefnl when we enter We get him out af once and put him on the track. We never allow him to lie awake in his room. He obeys us readily, does his work conscientiously and eau be trusted, And this is why we brought him over.’ There ts little to tell of how the week has ere with Rowell, He has been going so well within self that no occurrence ot note has been connected wish his week's stay in the Garden. Most of its his- tory is told by simply referring to the blackboard, Of thirst he has complained somewhat, and ascribes it to the climate, This is one reason why he thinks England 16 better adapted to good rocords than America, Thirst, the beles noir of a man in training, seems harder to bear in this country, and he misses the moisture of the English afl With the building, the audience and arrangement the English party expressed themselves well pleased, They do not consider the ventilation as g 8 that insome English halls of a similar class, but are quite contented with their lot—and luck. With the latter they should be weli satisfied when they call to mind the fact that O'Leary's share of the gate money in London, when he won the belt, was the munificent sum of $1,250. WHERE ENNIS’ FRIENDS ENNED, Ennis’ extraordinary condition at the close was a mystery and a tn gue to his friends, In order to win the belt it was necessary that he shonld be put to his utmost. As a trotting horse sent to his best 3} should be driven almost to a break and yet kept on his feet, so a trian in a six day. race should be driven to his limit and only just kept within it, His strength should be carefully caleniated, and, to win, it must be utilized to the ‘last ex- tent. ‘This was not done in Ennis’ case. In the first three days chancos were lost through had judgment in diet, and. on the last three days ho was never called on too his best. The result was that he was able to.do.tho last mile at racing speed, a fact which showed that his, strength had been re- served until it was too late to utilize it to any pur- pose, If Ennis is again to contest this belt let nim ear this in mind, " SOMETHING HARRIMAN SHOULD NOT FORGET. Harriman’s failure, for he tailed in a measure, was Aneto many causes, "Phe first was inexperience, the second was Jack of thorough and equal physical de- velopment. His stride, his determination, the caro of his trainers, did a great deal for him, but his jal development, his want of thorough le,” by which we mean the proper mode of carrying the body and arms by which the most speed is carriol with the least ex- penditure of force, and his inexperience at the dis- tance told against him. ‘Then again, we heard many accounts of how he passed his time while preparing for his walk, and how ten mile walks, few and far between, were taken where he should have done harder and more systematic work, We say thie in no fault finding spirit, and with no desire to add tothe pain ofa detcated man's unhappy meditations. Harriman was, pecnilarly, the American representative. and he held to the last the sympathy of the audience, but ‘we must put on record his errors as well as his good deeds, as & part of the history of the whole affair, THE SADDEST OF ALL. The one sad thought connected with the walk is O'Leary's utter ruin. The belt is lost, but may be regained. Harriman is defeated, but may be placed first in the next contest. Ennis has been last, but many are con- fident of his success in the immediate future, But for O'Leary there is no consolation, no future, no stnglc comfort to him in this defeat. Pecu- niatily he is said to havo lost heavily. As a long distance rian he is dead. “Never again,” said Al, Smith last night, “will he be fit to meet these men. He may foel better next woek and desire to go out again to fight for the | belt, but it will only be to mect with a crushing de- feat. I hate to say anything that will make Dan’s heart ache, but it is nevertheless true that Dan oO" never can and never will again compete for achampionship belt. I certainly ought to know what he can do.” ‘Thiesad result reached in this contest will pe the one dark cloud in the remembrance of the return of the belt by America to the English owner. ; And now, atter all this gossip of the men, let us consider the record of the last twenty-four hours: the International walk. ‘ — ‘THAT PHENOMENAT, RNGLISHMAN. “Go it, my little sonny!"" “Gq it, my dear fellow, Rowell!” “You're welcome to the belt, for you've fairly “Keep up your pluck and peg “Nover mind the Billingsgate, it won't hurt you.” Such were the expressions which were rained upon the phenomonal little English runner durin; the owlish hours of yesterday morning as he bob! up and bobbed down around the track of Gilmore's Garden, The resolute lines of his face wero a study. Every mile that ho made converted former enemies into triends, so invincible are pluck and generosity in overcoming the prejudices of the vulgar crowd. His conduct since bis first appeur. ance here in public. has been extremely polite. As if foreseemg the feelings which woull be aroused if he worsted his competitors, he has shown towurd them in a very conspicuos manner # greater degree of courtesy and consideration than was re- quired or expected, In this there: was doubtless as much true rtedness as policy, and there was certainly common sense and good taste in him to tacitly appeal to the generous. side of men's natures instead of resenting exhibitions of ill breeding, which, atter all, was naturally to be expected under tho circumstances. It has doubtless not been forgotten by the readers of the Henatp that O'Leary was subjected to far worse treatment in Manchester, England, when attempting to walk there, and only escaped ‘with his lite by jumping trom’ an upper chamber window and fleeing precipitately to the rail- road depot. But the London mob never was violent or abusive toward him. INTERVIEW WITH O'LEARY, A Hemarp reporter yesterday called upon Mr, O'Leary to question him upon the subject. He found him in his room atthe Metropolitan Hotel. His wite and children were with him, and he seemed in a more cheertul mood than he had been sinee he aban doned the race, He was sitting on his bed, having just risen, and his fect were bare. They are pertectiy sound, but his logs looked shrunken and lean, “I suppose that you still watch the score of the match with a great deal of interes! remarked the reporter, “Yes,” he replied, “but I wish I were roiling up my miles, too. I never felt worse in my life over Fm fom than over my failure to keep that belt. I tell you I would rather have kept it tnan to have a mortgage on all New York.”" “How much do you lose by your breakdown, aside from the gate money?” “About $2,000," “Which man is going to win?” “Tam afraid thet Rowell is the man. I wonld like to seo him get ® good share of the gate money, of course, and the mostample fair play; but 1 would give a good deal if it would insure the belt remain- ing on this side of the water.”’ “By the way, Mr. O'Levry, aid you have any causo to complain of the discourtesy ot the London crowds which witnessed your performances there?” “Not the least.” “The reason 1 ask is that there has been a good deal of speculation as to the motive of the people who have shown such persistency in hissing Kowell at Gilmore's Gard it has been asserted were treated in the same manner £ that it is repeated out of revenge for your wrong.” _ “There is no truth inauy such report. London crowds have beon very kind to me, In fact behave very inuch like the ordinary Americar Ido not think that Englishmen ave any more dis- tinguished for love of fair play than Ame are, 1 ma very sorry, indeed, that Howell has bi in. sulted, it must have been done by a class of people whose opinions are not of much account. It “ endurance aud pluck are phenomenal, and b desert ot unlimited credit for his wonderful performance.” “Had you perfect confidence in Barney Aaron as your trainer, alr. O'Leary?” “You, sir: I do not think that any one cond have handled mo more judiciously or more honestly. His whole soul was wrapt up in my suceess, The re- deeming quality ot his character is hts fidelity to the interest of any ono whom ho undertakes to coach and direct. “Do you think you had a long enough rest after your contest with Campana before undertoking an- other one, even supposing that your general health had been as good as formerly 2" “It waa not 40 much the lack of reat as it was my the I gs that used me up.” ou cane bac uu not to have dition to. make 450 miles in the six days?” “No, sit; 1 never felt bettor in my life, and I felt pretty sure of winuing THE DAWN OF THE LAST DAY. Although yesterday was the last day of the raco the interest in its progrews wae less during the early hours then it had been at any time since the begrantng, It was very generally believed at mid- night on Friday that the relative positions of*the contestants would not differ materially from what nd henveforward the heaviest ods, w n Howell's probable dist betting ni4o on Ennis at the end. t . offered wp: ‘There was heavy: do mors than the 400 miles x he cowld draw upon there were many opportunities presented for making books that in any event would have proved protitable. Men were even found who laid wagers against mou: erate odds that Harriman would accompash 450 miles, a contingency which at that time to the long: est headed and most far seeing xpeculators appeared almost impossible. : The throng remained about four thousand strong down to tour o'clock in the morning. 6 Wore hundreds of ladies who were steaifast observers of the perambulative problem until daylight came and 2 witnessed them Ro and heavy-eyed, after robbing themselves of ‘tired nature's sweet restorer.” There is something disenchanting in the stealthy = of the day upon a scene which has been brilliant under the yellow glitter of gas and chan- deliers. Fora time before the novelty of the cou- trast has been dissipated it seems like the substitu- tion of a dream tor a reality or of 4 reality for a dream. Yesterday the dawn seemed to linger with leaden feet, so drearily dragged the hours. A long time betore it came, but after many of the lights in the building had been extinguished and the eastern end especially was dark, the gibbous moon looked straight down throngh the skylights in -the roof and flooded the central arena with a silvery sheen. But while midnight yet pelgnes supreme there was excitement enough to make the hubbub and uproar coutinuous, From a perch upon tue highest gallery to which a HenaLp reporter had strayed, in search of momentary relaxa- tion from the wearisome duty of watching the score, @ sort of magnified bird's-eye yew of the whole scene was obtained, The floor and amphi- theatre were covered by a black and seething mass of human beings, only diversified by rare bits of color here and there, and buzzing and roaring like a swarm of Brobdingnag bees. The light shed from the arched. gas jets brought every moving ob- ject into plain relief, and especially those which were on the track, At the eastern end of the Garden slept the black shadows of the artificial grotto, and near its entrance the light fell upon the dazzling white forms of graces and naiads immovable in plaster. On the northern side of the Garden the seats and boxes were occupied by the better class of visitors, while on the opposite side the roughest and most boisterous spirits seemed to congregate. Up-stairs at the western end ladies sat in a saloon and sipped wine and water ices in view of the trac not loath to shont their word of encour: delight to their favorite watking hero. A wild and shaggy native of Erin mounted a lofty seat and amused himeelf by shaking bis fist at the English- man whenever he came along, and shouting filthy epithets at him in a powerful voice which could sometimes be heard even above the din and tumult of applause, Finally he, too, was dislodged, but he reappeared subsequently at different points along the track, repeating his offence. The police ofticers seemed utterly indifferent to these occurrences so long as the mob tolerated them, = THE MEN AT WORK. About the beginning of the last twenty-four hours the atmosphere in the Garden becamo decidedly chilly, and in the absence of Rowell from the track the spectators shivered and yawned and yawned and shivered in supreme ennui and discomfort. Ennis finproved the opportunity afforded by the slumbering of his rival to “forge” steadily ahead with a'leisurely but springing gait. A quarter atter midnigut he had gained two imiles upon Rowell. Harriman in the Ineantime had gained seven miles upon Rowell and six miles on Ennis since ten o'clock of the previous night. At this ae of the journey he had sixty miles to make in less than twenty-five hours, or more than two miles and @ quartor each hour hetors he would be entitled to any sharo of the gate money. Ennis had before him but forty-two milos and Rowell twenty-five before being secure of their portions, ‘The latter returned to the track at 12h. 23m. 30s, and started ont upon 4 walk, with his parti-color cap placed jauntily upon bis head. The audience awoke from its lethargy and yelled with all its multitudinons voices, Rowell ‘received 8 many cheers as Ennis and many other marks of his growing popularity. His rest had not stiffened bis joints in tho least and ho moved as lightly as a cat. “His lett heel, however, still troubled him, Whenever the two ‘s- trians passed Ennis’ house groans and howls in antagonism to the one and ringing cheers tor the other burst from Ennis’ over zealous partisans, Be- hind the judges’ stand, on the other hand, were grouped. the stanch friends of Rowell, who gave ck cheer for cheer and answered cry with cry. At half-past one Harriman: reappeared and walked very stiflly and in evident pain. He was accompanied around the track by Rowell, who chatted to him in acheerful manner, as if desiring to impart new cour- age tohim. This happy trait of the Englishman had ® marked effect even upon the worst part of thecrowd. They joined in the cheers and hoarsely uttered oaths of Cpl faved ng for the ‘game blade.” as they called him. Rowetl had now 430 miles, and was lead- ing Ennis by 22. Harriman soon quickened his pace and seemed to freshen up a good deal the farther he walked, Abonta quarter to three 4. M. Ennis broke into arun, and Rowell followed his example, keep- ing close upon his heels until they were in tront of the judges’ stand, where he slipped past him, trot- ting’ as nimbly as afawn and putting his left foot down as unflinchingly as his right. While Rowell was cheered Ennis subsided to a walk. Rowell had now 435 miles, Eunis 412 miles and Harriman 3395 miles. Tho leading man hed gained a mile over Ennis sinco two o'clock. ON THF. TROT, Lowell, who had previously been walking a great deal of the time, now sticks to his jog trot for lap after lap, and looking for all, the world, to a not too attentive observer, in the same trim in which he was on Monday. Tho friends of Ennis then began to re- linquish tho notion that he could overlap the Eng- lishman, and they watched his long continued “spurt” with doubtful and apprehensive faces. Ennis was himself responsible tor Rowell’s gain, because he had given the to him by attempting to gain apon him yy running. After 120 hours of walking and running his. energy, and swiftness seemed hardly abated, ft one were to judge solely ftom his action. His facc, however, betrayed highly wrought condition of the nerve tissucs. WES & corr between his eyes and a slight blotch upon one check. His legs did not have the appearance of being bandaged ‘very’ much and his knees seemed as firm as ever. Ho wore a grayish jacket and flesh-colored tights. Enuis re- tired to his cottage a moment or two and donned a dark blue shirt. He had on @ blue ceinture and white tights. As onthe previous night there was absolutely no defect to be found in, his form. The muscles of the leg were round and masfive like tho gnarled trunk of a live oak. He ran soon as his toot touched the track, It was now 3h. 3m., nd the audience applauded yociferously, expecially the clique of Ennis sympa- thizers who had massed themselves about his cot- tage. Rowell had now 436 miles, Eanis 413 miles and. Harriman 39% miles. Roweil still kept up his flying pace, and, overtaking Ennis, went abreast of him for some distance, The latter could not or woula not keep up for more than one lap at a time. ‘There were a great many bets made to the effect that Rowell would run’ 520 miles. Four times did Enuis try to keep up to Rowoll’s jog ny each time left behind. This comparative of physical force determined many to place all their confidence in Rowell. He had run five miles with almost as much ease as if the match were only just un. Atéh. 42m, 45s. he leit the track and remained secluded tor 57m, 25s, When he re- turned at 5h. 49m. 105, he carried in his hand a pieco ot bread or pressed chicken, which he was cating. Ennis went off the track at 4h, 39m. and came back ut 5h, 25m. 49s. Not long afterward Rowell and Ennis happened to be close together and were conversing when the latter placud his arm for @ moment about the former’s neck in the manner of an old friend. The ‘b’ho: ciated the good feeling which prom and they yelled with mad delight. Al when Ennis was on his 421st mile 4#4th, they ran in each other's company. Soon afterward Ennis began to run, but Rowell refused to disturb himself on that account. While he was quictiy walling ata moderately brisk pace Ennis jecreused his lead to 2 miles by running three or four laps. Ennis hud then 422 miles and Rowell 445, WOW THE MEX PROGRESSED, During his first mile after leaving his bed Roweil limped with his lett root a great deal. It was said by some faint-heartel Qetters that he would soon break down, but no soonér did ho begin to run once more than lis limbs seemed to serve him as well as ever. During Rowell’s 446th and Ennis’ 423d mile they ran together through one lap. Rowell then slowed down to a walk, and in conse- quence,” he lost 100 yards on, thie sixth Jap. t tho beginning of his 443th mile he began trotting and kept on during the second lap of his 447th mile, Atter this he and Ennis took turns in walking by the side ot Hartiman whenever he seemed distressed and coaching him. Evnis ran one or two Imps on ast every, other mile, thus keeplag at average distance from [Rowell Somo- times Rowell would gain two cor three mutes, vat Ennis was sure to recover them in tho next hour, and perhaps to gain a mile or (wo in his turn, Mad there been pulated understanding, between them this ahern n of gain and Joss conld not have been more regular. Rowell took nourish- ment in various forms with great frequency, his trainer supptying itto him as he walked past his Spectilation was rife us to the quantity of stimulants that was being administered to him and whether it it were not excessive he could sustain the terrible strain which was put apou him, Mr. Atkin son, however, sad that Rowell was receiving no stimulant, a8 in the best system of training its use was discountenanced, He thought tho contrary course had been pursued by Ennis’ carctukers, and that had he been “properly handied he wonld have made a better 4 and had a better chance of winning the belt opinion from an acknowledged sporting © ly complimentary to Enots, and may ps, fared ax a prophecy of what he wili certainly accomplish in the future tf he lives long enonuh. Hundreds of persons who have watched this man already name Lim as the successor of O'Leary aud as the tnture master of Rowell. ftor seven o'clock, when Rowell liad 445 miles, nis 422 miles, aud Hartiman 406 miles, oreh of tae pedestrians looked otten and wistfully at the score. On every lap when passing the judges’ staud they would (urn their heads in that ditection and note tho marker’s movements as he changed the slow. plodding fignres, which represented #0 many aching strides, ‘There was little change to be observed in Ennis’ appearance, considerable in Rowell’s and a great deal in Harriman’s, “Roweil's tace wore an anxious look of suffering, yet it was never lacking in cheerful- hess of expression, and there Was & never-varying determination delineated in the firm LHnes of his mouth and chin, Harriman’s complexton changed to a gray ashen hve, and gradually grew darker and darker. His cheeks had still a dui waxen look, the bones projecting #0 far that the skin wus drawn tight over them, and. the whole face was sharp and angi: lar in outline, His eyes were bloodshot. A RUPETANLY ACT. police stationed lieved almost all the ting thaxe who nud bivouscked there |. had gone home. ‘The seats At the hone whe were almost deserted and there were no more than four hundred persons on the promenade, These were, however, about av evil a collection of men as is often sen in New York. No sooner did they perceive that the respectable purt ot the — atater whose presence had Te~ tofore becu # Wholesome check upon them, had withdrawn than théy disciosed ther true character and their object in constantly remaining in the Gar- den moro clearly than before, Rumors of intended toul play toward the gallant little Englishaen have, j sued Rowell for a quarter of a lap. been widely circulated within the past few days, and it was reported that some deeply dyed scamps had introduced into the Garden a gang of desperate roughs in order to cause him to-give up the contest when- ever it should become certain t he was the des- tined winner. The police foree had been too strong or else the audience hed been too iarge for it to be practicable to make a demonstration of violence betore yesterday morning. Then the hour was chosen at which the police would be least likely to be upon their guard. ‘here was « low-browed, hooked nosed individual, wearing a long ond dingy ulster and having the look of a gambler of low degree, who had been conspicu- ous during several hours for his insulting behavior toward Rowell. He had called him foul names and threatened him right under the noses of C Williams’ police officers, who had lifted no fin, interfere, He was backed up by the worst part of the disreputable crowd that stayed in the building after daylight, and every time that he would open his mouth this mob would shxke their grimy fists and utter war whoops of which a Kiowa inight be envious. At six o'clock the ringleader, who said that he had bet very heavily on Harriman and was “bound to get square,” began to dog the footsteps of Rowell, constantly hurling at him epi- thets as abominable as tongue could frame. Ho would rush up to the rail, and, leaning over, shake his fist almost in the face of the pedestrian as’ ho . ‘Lhen the mob would yell and screech iiko amished harpies and rush in a body to an opposite side of the ring so as to be ready for him when he came around the turn. ‘This outrage had progressed for haif au hour in the presence of seventy or eighty policemen before they found it inconvenient no longer to ignore it. This point of time did not arrive, however, before the climax was capped by the yambler, who rnshed upon the track aud pur- ‘The seene in the Garden was disgraceful to the American pame. Four or tive hundred men were making as much noise as they possibly could and were running eround and around near the inner rail of the track, but really in the trail of their ringleader. All manuer of threats were popred upon Rowell’s head, but he bravely ig- nored them and Soeyed along as unconcernedly as the British lion imselt would if he were hissed at by fangless reptiles, Kuowing tho contemptidie and cowurdly character of the mob, how- ever, and fearing that they would, perform some in- famous trick upon Rowell, some gentlemen who were present urged the officers to do their duty. ‘The scoundre! was seized and dragged off the track rather lazily by a phlegmatic ‘‘cop,” but he was immediately set at liberty in the central avenue. The mob mghtly thought that it had gained a vic- tory instead of a defcat, and renewed its deviltry in @ worse manner thaa before. ‘Two police officers were ordered upon the track to walk beside Kowell and Harriman and the latter’s trainer, and Mr. Watson, of the St. Jaimes’ Hotel, accompanied them. A moment iater, and who should go striding along tho track behind this group and shaking his fist at their backs, but the man who had just been put off and then released. The crowd bounded forward, with frighttal cries and savage gestures, and Nowell, although he did not flinch, turned a trific pale. A second time an officer removed the drankeu and dastardly offender, but did not arrest him. He still led the crowd around the central prdémenade, follow- ing Itowell’s progress and keeping up an igdescrib- abjo din. A dozen different officers were withiu a foot of this scamp as many different timts within ten min- utes, and they heard his threats and obscenity, aud yet they did not arrest him. “You English *— 1” said he, “I'll cut your legs off. Win this race, God damn you, and Vil cut your heart out. Boys, go for him; let's kill this of a Briton!” ‘A MODEI, POLICEMAN, Finally 2 HERaLp reporter made his way through the crowd and said to an officer in uniform and wear- ing a shield, who stood among it:— “Why do you not arrest that man? Have you not seen what he has been doing?” “What—wha-t has he been doing?” stammered the blne cout, somewhat confuse, “Is it possible that you don’t know! Have you been hustled around by this crowd for ten minutes and brushed against that fellow’s clothes without knowing what is going on?” ‘The officer, who is tall, stout and of a florid come Piexion, blushed a beantiful deep scarlet, and, link- ing his arm confidentially in that of the reporter's, he murmured, as he led him aside:— “Seo here, I'll make this arrost if you say so. But—but—I know I've got my uniform and shicld on—but—I’m not on duty here and it would give me a heap of tryuble. I don’t want togo down to conrt to-day; so I would thank you if you would say no more about it.”” Inthe meantime the riot had proceeded, and at the urgent demand of Harriman’s backer the scoun- rel had been expelled to the street. Even yet he not been arrested. By the time that this scene was over the morning intlux.of visitors began... The brutal crowd. soon grew less demonstrative, and as an offeet of their villany the reputable people constantly applauded Rowell and assured him of thetr respect and admira- tion. In this connection the following letter, which is one of many that have beon received by Mr. At- kingon, Sir John Astley’s representative, is signiti- cant:— Pnivate.—Should your man, Mr. Rowell, be so far ahead Friday night, or ospecially Saturday morning, as to make it impowstblo'for him to lose, you cannot be too watebful, a chore ix & party contemplating some dirty work to, pre: im from winning. If the attempt is made it will bo done uronnd where ito iw site routh side of the “nour the saloon ontrances, | Shrove is whore they are all Likely to be, On the north. or west side the game little fellow has nothing to fear. De- pend upon it, sir, this information is true, and J assure you uh cannot have too many policemen in the Localities above mentioned, Wishing you all success, and knowing the little fellor nnot be beat if he has only fair play, i remain AN AMERICAN LOVER OF FATR PLAY. Other anonymous communications which rej in his breast pocket are illustrated with the skull and cross bones, coffins, knives and pistols, and are full of a malignant, cowardly and vengeful spirit. At later b oggoee during the day a police officer walked beside Rowell, who seemed. slightly amused at the ponderous clumsiness of his companion's gait and the striking contrast in their size, for tho Freee was a big, burly fellow, about @ foot taller than he. COACHING HARRIMAN. When Ennis completed his 424th mile he had gained one lap on Rowell, and they both fell ito s gentle trot, When Harriman was walking hix 406th inile his soft brown hat was brought to hrm. Before putting it on his head he carefully adjusted the dimples in the crown and bent down the brim. “ erie? the ever realy and ubiquitous small boy, “Charlfc harn’t lost his style yet anyhow!” It was between cight and nine o’clock when Rowell saw put up on the blackboard the prond announcement “450 miles." The audience rose and gave three cheers for the man who had so simply and nobly won his way into their favor. The dis mutable element had with- drawn its head within the depths of its own selfish- ness. Now and then, however, an ill-natared remark would fall upon the ear of the Englishman. Oneman who was sive was summarily checked in this manuer:— “stop yer jaw! If you don’t you'll get shot: some- body’ll open w battery on you and you won't be no- where when that Britisher takes his belt home.” Harriman’s slow progress was paintully marked by the constantly increasing ghastliness ot his counte- nance. With nearly two and a half agro ot sleep from twelve to mine o'clock he had made only twenty miles, The sympathy and even tenderness shown toward him by Enis and Rowell was probably all that prevented him trom abandoning the track for good a betore noon, About ten o'clock he looked b # little brighter and had better command of his limbs. At 10h, 2m. he made his 420th mile, At every step he was cheered ou his way by kind words from all sides. Many ® heart would have felt a keen pang of: regret if the prize of the third share of the gate money had been placed be- yond the reach of this game walker, Long will this Iateh be remeinbered as one of the fairest on record, so fares thothree final contestants are concerned, and as affording a sweet and wholesome example { generosity, sympathy and even of jal between rivals “in physical ¢ At. eleven o'clock Harrimen’s chance of imaking the 450 miles was much improved, During tho first half of th. twenty-four hours he had aver- aged something like} miles an hour, and in order to finish his task be had only to walk about 2! miles an hour, A large basket of roses was presented to him by a very handsome lady who sat in a box new the judge's stand, It was quite heavy, and Marri- quan, atter going a few steps, was assivied by Rowell in carrying it, amid the = appla of the whole mmuititude, Some of tne ladies shed tear Rowell then walked five laps with Harriman, He had made his own 460th milo at 10h. din, 17s. From this time forth he ate very plentitully of oranges, of which he is extreme: « Dering two or three saecceding rounds Kunis and Rowell both walked behind Harriman and thus deticately helped him to a renewal of his courage. Not lon afterward he took something like his old stride and trudged patiently along, with his form growing each step thinner and more shadowy. bonis withdrew witbin his house at 10b. 43m. 47, and returned 46m. 208, later, Between then and noon there Was some lively spurts between Fangs d Rowell, neither of whom scemed afraid of doing mnch work, although their final portions of the coods were’ already tty well determined, eli made his 465th milo at Lib, 22m, 22s. A lady, utly of British birth, who sat ina box above the judge's stand, tendered to Rowell a floral trophy decorated with two staal British ensigns and astll smaller American flag. Rowell made his ac- knowledgmente, bat requested the lady to roceive the British ensigns again and permit him to carry her gitt to lis cottage with only the American colors. “Carry them all! Carry them all!” was shouted to him from all sides, and the American flag was wrricd by him around the ring. * said an tunistakable rowdy, “Don't black- yany more, He's acted right with our jos pushed him ahead ten miles nin’ thatde'd never have made if it hadn't Taint no nse to blackguard him! Me's won itanyhow! Hurray for Rowell!" THE GARDEN PACKED, Meantime the crowds kept filing in. Where they went no one conld tell, The Garden was already pweked. The Arion gallery, or rather what wi of it, was filled with foolhardy spectators, who. looked down on other foolhardy spectators be- neath them; spectators who thus saw the risk of a secon accident and a possible wreck of life or limb. Every seat in all tho amphitheatre was filled, The great xpace between the walk was wded, and behind the stalwart poticemen, in pain- ful juxtaposition, hundreds of patient and enduring men remained inotionless tor hours, Still no money was reitived at the ticket office and till the people urged their way into the human density there packed. Precise y What it was they sought no one can determine. The race was virtually over, There were Wat three questions possible-—Will Roweil do 600 niles? can Konis get beyond 460? and, above 7 all, is there a chance for poor, haggard Harri- man to put his long, lank’ fingers in the great pile of ubacks at the gate? It was whispered that Ennis had had 4 proposition made him to the effect that if be would make 473 miles he shouid have an extra 31,000, and if by any stretch of legs and possibilities he could make 475 miles he should have a still further extra of $2,000, On this slender rumor, which proved to have more substantial basis than many others, the betting men got to work, and odds were offered that he could do neither one nor the other. This and other rumors added the salt of excite- ment and venture to what would otherwise have been a very tame finish to a very exciting contest, John Owens, tho ‘comedian, was lean- ing over one of the boxes with a cham- pagne bottle in his hand, The bottle dropped 1e jumped up, and one of the most pronounced “Hurrahs” that ever issued from hnman lips rushed upward, in unison with 15,000 others, and, as the Bible has it, “each louder than the rest.” Assembly- man Robert Strahan, Congressman O'Brien, Judge Chamberlain, Larry O'Brien and General Wingate started as if a bomb had burst in their little group; Shed Shook nearly swallowed his cigar, and Juage Dittenhoefer lost ‘the point of an opinion, while Commissioner Sid Nichols threw away his sandwich, and all joined in the chorus. A MEDAL FOR ROWELL. ‘The noon of the last day has been reached and the distance made by each contestant at that time was as , 467 miles, 4 laps and 60 yard: 4 miles, 4 laps and 180 yards; Harriman, 4 iniles, 5 laps and 175 yards. The question ot who wonld win the Astley belt was virtually settled, and the anxiety of the specta- tors were ‘concentrated on Ennis and Harrima: Eanis made his 445th mile at 12h, 18m, 30s, P. M., in 12m. 508, Shortly after noon Harriman received enconraging gifts’ of floral offerings, which he carried to his hut and renewed Lis walk, At 12h, 18m. 028. he had completed 425 miles, walking the last mile in lam. 13s, At one o'clock the score stood Rowell 471 miles 2 laps, Ennis 447 miles 4 laps, Harriman 427 miles 5 laps. Just prior to Rowell commencing his 471st mile a tall lady stepped from the doorway of his cottage and presented him with @ yold medal, very massive and handsomely engraved, The iair donor was lady Thornton, the wite of the British Minister, and as the sturdy little Briton received the gift he bowed his acknowledg- ment, said afew words ot thanks and pursued the even tenor of his weary way. ‘The only incident that occurped after this to dis- turb the weary monotony of the “tramp,” “tramp,” “tramp,” was about one P, M., when Ennis started onarunand accomplished his 450th mile in seven miuutes and sixteen seconds; this was the shortest time in the record of the match. This great achieve- ment at a critical period in the walk, inas- much as it made it certain that Ennis would be entitied to his share of the gate moncy, brought out loud and long continued applanse from every part of the building, and as he walked round to ‘his cottage he was cheered vociferously. It was the universal remark that Ennis had passed this trying period with very great credit. Physically he did not appear to be very much fatigued, main- taining that manly, erect demeanor that has charac- terized him throughout the match. He, however, sought the repose which the cabin afforded, and the numbers on the bulletin board opposite Ennis’ name remained at 450 for over two hours. Harriman on completing his 40th mile, at 1h. 34m. 19s., which he made in in 15m. retired from the track. He looked very worn, very weary and very sick. He had the sympathy of every man and woman in tho building, ‘and speculation was rife us to whether he would return to walk the balance of the miies necessary to complete his 450. Those who said he would not return did not know the man, did not know the “grit” that was in him, as the sequel showed. Among those who were of this opinion was Mr. Al Smith, the backer of O'Leary, who bet Mx. Walton on Friday — night $1,000 against $600 that Harriman would not cover 450 miles, When Harriman went off the track Rowell was like the last rose of summer le:t blooming alone. ‘The attention of the spectators, in the absence of his two competitors, was necessarily concentrated on him, His pluck ‘and determination in keeping on the track and thus not only making miles tor bim- self, but also giving the people something to look at, brongnt tor him considerable com- mendation, and here and there he was londly cheered. The indifference he has always shown to this kind of demonstration continued to be man- ifested by him. His features that so seldom relax preserved their placidity, and moving his eyes neither to the right nor to the left, but looking clearly and determinedly abead, he walked yery quietly, drop- ping altogether the dog trot that has been so dis- tinctive of his pedestrian effort. During Rowell’s solitary walk the Garden beg to fill up with spectators and the few empty chairs that were visible at the corners of the galleries began to be gradually occupied with ladies and their escorts, and when Ennis returned to the track about 3h. 18m. there was scarcely yacant seat to. be found. Ennis, looked greatly re- freshed by his rest. He was presented with a basket of flowers on reaching the scorers’ stand, and walked his first mile after his return in 14m. 128. He was, of course, loudly cheered; now and then he gave a little spurt and ran a few laps, but he was evi- dently, as the people said, taking 1t easy. The strain of the great contest was over as iar as hewas cou- rned, and his object coud only be to make as good a record as possible. ENGLAND, IRELAND AND AMERICA. Al bal’ sont o’iock P. M. a platoon of the Broadway police was marched into the Garen, and, walking ‘around the track to the neighborhood of Towell’s cottage, spread themeclves in line from that point, inside the track, to the front of the scorer’s booth. This was generally regarded as @ precaution against riot, and some one in the crowd proposed ‘Three cheers for the Broadway squad.” It found, how- ever, no response, and the police quietly and grimly, took their designated places. All fears of a riot were, however, dispelled By an incident that occurred shortly after the ap; eof the police, and which those who witnessed it will never forget. At #h, 48m. 308, there was # rousing clieer in the neighborhood of Harriman’s cottage. ‘Harriman is coming!” “Harriman is coming!” was shouted all along the line, and presently he was seen passing Rowell’s cottage, not walking, but limping, and his face giving signs of great physical weakness. Rowell overtook him at the scorer’s table, and, shaking hands with him, walked by his side, encoura,- ing him to continue his walk. Putting his arm within Uurriman’s, they trod the track side by side. Men rose from their seats, ladies stood on chairs waving their handkerchieis, and every mau in the neighborhood of the two pedestrians was cheering himseit hoarse. By the time they had completed thetr first lap in this way the multitude that filled every nook in the building had given itselt up to ail possible forms of demonstration of aj plause, There was no cessation of the joyous tumul: when it coused in one corner it was taken up in the other, ond thus it cont.nued until about a quarter past six o'clock. There was a little Tull in this excitement, when it was renewed with still greater ardor by the appearance of Ennis on the track, who, joining Rowell and Harriman, locked his arm into Harriman’s dise: one, and thus Eng- land and Ireland supported Ame No word pic- ture i¢ adequate to portray the enthusiasm that took possession of the spectators. Men, womea and chil- dren seemed to have no other thought in their minds: than the present joy that possessed them, and re- lieved their overcharged feelings by cheering, cla ping their hands and shaking hands with their neighbors, The idea of nationality was tused into this one supreme moment, and human nature, with- out any of the limitations of raphy, got a fair show. Strong mea with tears in their eyes said one to the other, “I would not havo missed this for a thousand dollars; ‘Talk about @ riot, this is a love feast.’ Even the stolid genet gave way to sentiment, and as the trio went by one biue coat said to another bine coat, “This is damned funny! We ain't no nse he ‘The pedestrians, however, were evidently of the opinion that the tension of excitement had been shed, and they shortly passed along the track in dian file—Bnnis leading, Harriman following and Rowell bring.ng up the rear. In this way they con- tinued tor svaw time, Harriman had been greatly encouraged by this outburst of enthusiasm, and acquires son ing of his ancient ; hia stride ‘was not so wide, bit his walk was and free, ‘The encouragement of his competitors had turned his chance ot reaching 450 miles into a certainty. ARKIMAN'S TERRIBLE SUFFERING, At seven o'clock Rowell, Enms and Harciman still retained possession of the track, Ennis leading his 8 by a half lap, while Harriman was yoing ut the riug with Roweil, a8 usual, close at his Though Harriman had recovered somewhat his stiftness resulting trom his rest previous to he was going in bad form, his tron seven o’cloc! arms swinging listlessly, hie feet touching tho ground with evident ‘pain and his sunken eyes and dark cclored skin telling a terrible story of exhaustion, Puro grit was keeping the man on the track and urging him on toward the complo- tion of his 445¢h nue, Hut every movement of his limbs showed that he was fast losing control of him- He attempted to speak to a frend who offered oie pleasant word a8 he passed the entrance gute, and in turning to reply white he still walked he ‘staggered from side to side and did not regain his pace or regularity of step tora d yards. About his neck fluttered a red, white and bine handkerchief, and occasionally he slowed his pace, and, as though faint, wiped Lis mouth or face. Rowell louked a litte haggard as well just here, and as he passed his cottage several times asked for a sponge and wet his lips. On his race, too, the woek had written @ plan story, Although it was not @ declaration that his powers were exhausted it said unmistakably that the distance had not been accomplished without heavy demands on his stock of Vitality. unis was stl! hurrying along with a step 80 brisk and full of life that on all sides were hoard expressions of regret that the latent speed and stay which was being shown then had not been util- ized earlier in the race. At half-past se the band came, and with ite first notes and answering echo of applanse from the audi- ene Harriman lengthened bis stride and n to show new, though temporary animation, nis, who had now retired to his cottage with 465 miles to bis credit, was being rubbed down by Cusick and re- freshed with a hot bath and ointments. His trunks vel hi had gone from the Garden an hour or so previously, and the faithtul wife, who has watched #0 closely ti his side during all the week, looked bright and cheerful. “Yes, inde: "eho said to the reporter, “I am arly over, and I woula be far happier th bn would not again under. sure it will eventually kill a eh work, 1 am At ton ininutes to eight Ennis again stepped on the path and was at once the recipient of a thousand cheers, and began his 466th nile with a dash anu vim that was wonderful. Instead of ehowing any stiff- ness from his rest or auy evidence of exhaustion, he struck at once a fast gait, switging his arms grandly and _ reeling off lap after Jap as though he were beginning, mot ‘ending, week's match. ‘The house was beside itself, andi with one avcord rose and shouted itself hoarse his grand effort. Again and again he passed man and Rowell, who were plodding away in their‘ old position and the same slow gait. As Ennis wenté around, again went up the cry from his Sante “Why didn't he do this earlier in the week; why ud he reserve all this strength for the last?’ ‘There wi but one answer to make. Ennis was mistaken in bis} course during the first half of the week and regre! it now as much as any one. “He would drink buttermilk,” said his wife, “anda he would do as he liked, and we could do nothing: with him, Next time—if there is to be 4 next time— he will do differently.”” 6 At eight o'clock, exactly after finishing three-quar- ters of a mile at an 8:15 gait, Ennis broke into a rum: and rushed over one lap at a speed and with a grace that was marvellous, As he began the run tho very roof trembled, as a mighty shout wenti up, and the house, as Ennis finished his lap and set- tled down to a slow walk, was a yery pandemonium, of cheers and cries. Was there any unsteadiness of gait and wavermg or indecision in his step, 80 com- monly noticeable on a sudden change of “going” by atired man? Not in the least. His step was firm, endeven elastic; his arms well up; his stride had been lengthened rather than shortened. Ennis’ re- serve power was manifestly itself almost miraculous., Still Harriman and Rowell were plodding on, Rowell doing his 497th and Harriman being well on: in hia 41th mile. At this point a very pleasant in-+ cident occurred. Harriman half paused to adjust: his ‘kerchiet about his neck, and Rowell, instead of shooting by him, held back. At once there was a cry of “Three cheers for the little Briton,” and a united ; cheer trom the north side of the house answered back grandly. Rowell smiled, pleased, and the pair- continued their journey in the same monoto- nous way, Shortly afterward the band played; the ‘Star Spangled Banner,” and a cheer for Harri- man was given with a will, and when the band later gave “God Save the Queen” a round of applause came forth for Rowell which ainly told that the. little fellow was winning friends and that the fears. he may have had that he would not be allowed to win were groundless. ON THE HOMESTRETCH. ‘The house was crowded at this hour, quarter past; eight, New York having dined and the clubs and private houses sent their representatives to the: gardens. Though there was little abatement’ of the general interest, there were times when, a complete lull would fall upon the audience, but it: was only mouentary, cheer after cheer soon break- ing the silence, The blackboard was still staring the: vast crowd out of countenance and recoi the; fact that Rowell had left behind him 497 miles, Eunis! 467 miles and Harriman 448 miles. To Rowell it was: @ matter of comparative indifference—ail he desired was to close the match. Ennis, too, had little to look forward to but to keepjon the track a short time: longer. ‘To Harriman the blackboard had a vital in- terest. He still lacked two miles of his necessary) 450, and should anything occur to prevent his covering) those two miles 1t would be a loss of many thousand} dollars to him. At just half-past eight the figures: were slightly altered—4198, 468, 449 showed on the: board, and the Englishman went to the front. Ennis) broke into another trot as his tally wag added to,, and, overtaking the pair who had so long been to- gether, the trio pursued the “even tenor of their ‘while a roar went around with them from tho ts of the great crowd, to mark their ap- roval of the apparent good feeling existing etweon the men who were chatting together. Rowell’s step gave little sign of ‘the pain‘ he was suffering, and the gamo little fellow struck out as though walking on blistered feet were: @ pleasure rather than a pain, Harriman’s arms’ wore still hanging listlessly, swinging only with the- motion ot his body, and his stride had again short-' ened materially. His knees were apparently weak! and his legs seldom straightened, his going resem- bling in this respect Weston's familiar style. Ic was not choice, but necessity that compelled this bad’ style. Ennis was momentarily improving—going faster and easier than ever. It was at a quarter of* nine that the board again changed and marked— Rowell, 499; Ennis, 469; Harriman, 450! ‘The ‘goal was reached at last, and the plucky Yankee felt within his grasp the record and tue puree for which he bad endured so much. As the figures were hung ou the buard the scene was almost beyond description. ‘The crowd in the central en- closure swayed from side to side of the house, fo! lowing the man as he went on the 451st mile. A’man* sprang into the path and handed him a magnificent: basket of flowers in the centre of which was a shield worked in roses. The house rove as Harriman received + it and redoubled their cheers. Still another man came forward snd put about his shoulders a red, white and bine silk sash. If the house cheered be- fore, it now yelled with delight. Still more honors were coming, and some friends came forward and! presented Harriman with a large silk tlag. This was simply too much for the over Wrought house, Men shouted, screamed, danced, grasped cach other's hands and did all manner ot extraordinary things in its joy and delight, und the band also bubbling over with delight and patriotism burst forth into “Yankee Doodlé.”” Around and around went Harri- man in all his glory of decoration, and amid the’ plaudits of the house he went into his cottage, waving his flag and thanks to the generous house. The hand was close to’nine o'clock as Rowell! roaghed £00 miles. Again there wae tumult of ap-' plause; and every British throat—and every Ameri- ‘can throat, too—sas opened to ite widest extent and: the “‘litde Briton’s" record wascl ‘and recheered, and -thete was a repetition of much of the same en- thusiasm that had grected Harriman shortly Lefore. After completing ‘one lap moro then his 500 miles Rowell rushed into his quarters and immediately his friends flocked about him and congratulated hint, Will he come out again?" was heard on all stdes— a question soon answered by the hero of the hour, who, putting on an ulster and cap and carrying au American flag over his shoulder, came agatn on the: track accompanied by his trainer, who, as well as his+ charge, was Inet with a storm of cheers, with pleas- ant smiles and earnest clapping of hands from all parts of the house. Another lap wasdone by Lowell when he was handed an enormous loaf of bread, “a double twist,” probably suggestive of the manner in which he twisted possible defcat into positive vic: tory. Laughter and good tempered jokes were flung: at him as he went once around with the loaf, nearly as large as himeeit, and deposited it at his cottage door. Rowell went once more over the track, accom panied by the trainer, and waved his flag and adieus to the audience as had Harriman, who gave him hearty “good bye” as be again retired to his “hut. ‘THE FINISH. The house was now fairly worked up to the best of humor, and as the band played “My Ann,” the the audience joined in the chorus with a will.” And now that the race was over, for practically it was here ended—though Ennis was siill going and looking as though he intended to walk on for a year or so— the audience settled down to sober thought. To the last Rowell maintained his power, and turned into his cottage a sound, strong man, capable of doing , much better things than this week has seen. “Perhay ou would like to see Mr. Rowell, and if 80, I would be glad to have you come tn and look at him,” Mr. Atkinson said to, the Henarp reporter. ‘The reporter accepted the invitation and remained at the covtage a short while , and can say that with the exception of a few trifling ailments—a little chafing and blistering—Rowell looked well, hearty and al- moet fresh, That he is a dangerous man for Harri- man or Ennis again to tackle is undoubted, but it is no less true that there are better men in Englani than he, At about five minutes to ten Ennis, who was still going on, completed his 474th mile, and immediately broke into fast and graceful run. The house was once again waked from its temporary quiet as he bonnde along, and as ho was alone on the track the attention of the house was undivided. Its atten- tions were lavishly tendered in bouquets, but Ennis nimbly jumped aside as they were thrust at hun right and left, and went on at what seemed under the circumstances a killing pace. “He'll only do a lap,” was the general opinion. But he ran a secon «la third, and « fourth, and kept on doing better and better until he finished, do- ing the last quarter at short distance racing and hanging up ‘ miles” on the black! retired to Lis cottage amad thunders of atime. In a moment he was gut again, baving put « heavy coat about him, and cohtinued on bis journey. As he came into view the crowd broke all bounds, rushed on to the track and flocked about him, The match was over. Harriman snd Rowell were resting quietly in their temporary homes in the Garden betore going to their hotels. Ennis was ush- ered to his door by the cheering crowd, he passed in, . the door closed behind him and it was all over. The band piayed a well known atr, suggestive of the crowd's seeking “home, eweet home,” and the suggestion being promptly acted upon, the great buliding was soon left vacant and the lights were turned out on the third compefition for the Astley belt. APTERTHOCONTS. ‘The vast assemblage that had gathered fn the Gar den to participate in the closing scenes of the test of endurance dissolved at precisely fifteen minutes after ten o'clock, It was a sight worth «thousand miles of travel to see. Such # picture is not offered more than once in @ lifetime. The great Garden has witnessed many a huge gathering, but the hugest was a pigmy by the side of this, Wild with exeitem he people cheered and shouted as if they were mad. All manner of men condneted themeelves hike lunatics on aspree. Every throat was exerted to its utmost capacity, Not » man was silent, certainly no woman was, waved, handkerchie:s flourished, hats went high in ir, Rhode Island fashion; all thoughts of metes and bounds were put aside, traditionary privileges of ers, scorers, judges and reporters were ight, and even the police locusts excited no ap- hension. For @ time it seemed as it the Tower of el had fallen. One of the chief disturbances to the contestants and the spectators from the very first was the voluminous ontpouring of tobacco smoke from thousands ofactive mouths. The walls were packe with men, every one smok the boxes on th south side were equally el and the packers amoked—in fact, smoking was the universal rule, and abstinence the occasional exception. Pipes were tabooed, although here and there 4 clay “meer- schaum”’ did its dirty work. Cigars adorned tho facial features of a majority, but cigarettes in the teeth of hundreds of the “Ium-tum'’ poisoned the air and odorized the entire Garden. The presence of 3100 policemen in full mniform and the knowledge that there were 200 others on duty in citizen’ clothes imparted a semi-military guise to the assemblage, for tho men were artisticaliy sta- tioned about the Garden, where they could’ make the best show, and perhaps be of greatest service in the hour of need. Inspector Ditka, in all the splendor of his regulation toggery, moved grace- fully from point to point, consulting bere, directing there, and ee keeping both eyes on the onerous duty he was there to. gy Hut, after all, police Officers are human and the interest felt by the genetal populace was faithfully reflected in the breasts of their uniformed serve who shared the enthusiasm and wayed the club