At Delhi the two experienced oarsmen, who had been engaged to row a short distance, went ashore, leaving Creelman, Byron and two Cincinnati newspaper men to manage the lumbering boat.

It was fortunate for their reputation as oarsmen, that spectators were directing most of their attention to Boyton, for such pulling was never seen before on the Ohio and will probably never be seen again.

Paul felt like shedding tears every time he looked around to see how they were getting along.

His own safety had something to do with his watchful care, for they came near running him down several times.

The enthusiastic oarsmen first removed their overcoats; their undercoats followed and then collars were unbuttoned.