The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-31

hurt himself The track was graded by Mr.
John R. Reynolds, who, though not a
scientific engineer" i probably the best
man for such job to be found in the city.
III The centre of this course is the area Tor the
base balItournament in full view OF the
spectators, and on = handsome smooth, even
sward as can be found anywhere.
The Judges Stand is an octagon build
ing, 10 feet high, IL feet in diameter, and
situated on the ''home stretch" precisely op-
posite the Amphitheatre. This will also be
used for committees.
Underneath the Amphitheatre, fronting
the Floral Hall, are conveniently arranged
booths for the sale of refreshments, eatables,
&c. This part of the plan is taken from the
Amphitheatre of the St. Louis fair grounds.
These booths win dispense with the usual
dining halls, and prove ready source of
revenue for the society. EtEH aE r
The Arcade will be the next object of in
terest. This will be building about 40
feet square, near the Floral Hall, open on
all sides, and used for the exhibition of agri-
cultural supplements, machinery, wagons,
carriages, &c.
The stables, for horses, are next in inter,
est, and occupy about 400 feet, on the west
side of the square. In the southwest corner
additional sheds and stables will be put up
for cattle, sheep, swine, &c.
Another building is also to be erected,
called the Ladies' Reception Rooms, a build
ing 20 by 80, having two rooms. The real
room will contain conveniences for wash
bowls, and other toilet comforts, for the la
dies; and from this room there will be tight
covered walk to convenient water closets,
for the ladies only.
The contract for erecting this building
has been let to Mylo Lee, ESQ., the genera
superintendent.
We believe we have now described all the
buildings erected and to be erected, this
fall enough, certainly, to show that every
possible provision has been made for the
safety and comfort of the thousands who art
expected, by their presence and the articles
they will exhibit, to aid in making the fair &
great success.
We should not omit to say that, severa
wells have already been sunk and a plenti
full supply of pure water found-enough fo
the comfort of all, and for the supply of al
animals on exhibition.
The only objection which can possibly b.
made to the grounds is the absence of shad.
trees. This objection will be remedied b,
the erection Of spacious arbors, which vii
| afford shade until trees can be grown on thu
| grounds. Next fall or spring, the grount
will be covered with thousands of young ma
| pies and elms, which will soon afford album
dant shade, and add great beauty to tn
grounds.
Our fairs will be free to everybody iron
everywhere; and We expect to see larg
numbers of our neighbors, from Mercer
Henry and Whiteside counties, who can cas-
| lily come by boat or rail and as Scott coun
| ty is only colony of Rock Island, and a
our county has done so much for the success
Of their fairs, we expect large numbers of tn
good people from that side of the river VIII
| will now repay the little debt they owe on
county, and which has been accommodating
for some years.
In conclusion, we congratulate the farm
ers, mechanics and business men of on
county that they are now to have, under thu
management of able, honest and -competen
men, such facilities for holding fairs and e.
hibiting their products, and their skill, a
the wealth, population and position of thei
| county demands. If they do not now TAX
| hold and make the exhibition and attend
| ance worthy the county, it will be their owl
| fault
| The premium list Will be found, in full, Il
our WEEKLY paper of this week. The &C
gregate of premiums offered is very large
and all are extremely liberal. The $50
premium is expected to bring here some c
the finest horses in the country, and the a
tendance to witness the horse show, as we
as the other attractions, is expected to b
very large. 10
In addition to the other premiums Offered
is one for
| A BASE BALL PUNISHMENT,
Which will be holden during the fair, an
games played on the ground every day, an
for which the society offers the followin
premiums:
Best Base Ball Club, lst Glass, $500
To this premium Mr.. VIM. T. Riggs, Jewe
! Ter, of this city, offers a magnificent soil
silver, engraved Belt, valued at $4,000
Best Base Ball Club, I'd Glass, set
of colors, valued at 500
Also to the Best Catcher, Fancy Belt.
Best Pitcher, Fancy Ball. @@@
Best Batter, Fancy Bat. s. E "a
Premiums will probably be offered ft
throwing and running, also. A circul'
will be issued to clubs, giving more dehni
information on this subject.
1t is expected that the best base ball clut
of Davenport, Moline, Geneseo, Keithsbur
New Boston, Muscatine, Burlington, low
City, Fulton, Lyons, Clinton, Peoria, Gale
burg, and other towns viii be present an
contend for these prizes.
For list of officers, see premium list
our WEEKLY paper.
W. have nr;nted some splendid show bill