The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-14

t"'cHs W. HehbutI WAS HN''s" ''"'f N~' |
and perfectly fair, and the wind was hushed
and still, and blew no dust in the eyes OF
pleasure and proftseckers at the iair-a
marked contrast to the experience of our
neighbors, the Dayenporters. lfitshould con-
tnue all the week, aud the attractions which
we shall hereinafter mention, be permitted
fair opportunity by the weather to air them.
selves, this fair win transcend all the former
exhibitions OF the society in interest and
the number in attendance.
on THE ROAD.
The facilities for the public reaching the
fair grounds, though not numerous, are am
pie. They consist in a passenger car at
tached to locomotive on the Coal Valley
road, and running to the fair grounds every
half hour; and two omnibus coaches which
run back aud forth as soon as they can &c; a
load The broad, hard track Of the Camden
road is thronged with carriages Of all sorts
substantial, family luru-ouS, livery hacks
sulkies, buggies, beach wagons, dog carts
etc; and the show Of animals on the road
compares not uuiayorsbly with that inside,
save the fine, sleek, noble animals seen here
ARE kept as domestic servants and 10, train.
Ell to ran below 2.4O.
TIE GROUNDS.
The visitors have not commenced to sr.
rive vet, and the fair grounds are occupied
almost entirely BY exhibitors and their as
sstants, busy in preparing for the reception
Of the great crowd which will soon com
menco pouring in. The stock has not all
arrived as yet, and the stalls are not well
filed We shall reserve our description OF
this department, aud our decision as to tie
various merits, until it is more complete
The grounds are white With the booths and
tents Of nomadic showmen and human mon.
strosities. Everywhere on the grounds the
hustle Of preparation is observable, though
they are almost entirely empty Of sight
seers.
THE FLORAL HALL,
In this place everything is also in the
chaotic confusion Of arrangement and prep
aration. Large quantities of cabinet expo.
3itions and the ike are being set up. The
pyramidal structure in the centre is being
covered with tropical shrubbery and exotic
plants, and a corps Of men and women are
j engaged in festooniug the interior with ever
greens.
AMONG THE HORSE MEN.
The fraternity of the turf are well repre-
scented, though numerous exhibitors 0! fas
;. stock are not vet on the ground. Consider
able preparation is being made for the ra
ces during the week. aud tho horses that
have come from Davenport with glorious
honors still upon them are, expected to put
forth their full powers and furnish some ex
citing sport. The nags are very quiet,
: standing in their stalls or being gToomed tt
the height Of hostler art, in anticipation o.
their approaching eYertions. Some fine an
finals are from time to time led around the
grounds by their handlers, and comments
- are made upon their parts by the knowing
ones. Among the animals when nave
p been entered and which have attracted tht
0. attention Of good judges at other fairs an'
~ - which have won purses on the course, NJ
the following. We regret that we are III
able to present fall list to-day:
jim Hockey, gray gelding, seven year
, old, owned by Price and Graves, Of Chico
20; promising animal who has made YER
~ fast time for horse of his age aud exper
IS. encc trained and handled by namesakC
jim Rochey
" Chestnut gelding, Poor Jackknfie, by ol,
= Bashaw, owned by L. b. Mapes, Of Molin,
lie is six years old, fifteen hands aud tire
for inches in height.
Rochester, chestnut stallion, by BONN
Scotland, dam Lady Lancaster, by importc
Monarch four wears old and owned by !
n Smith, Of Cincinnati, Ohio.
"a Viola. four wears Old, Chestnut fIlv, owl
ed by j. McMann, Memphis, Tenn.
BIooded Bay colt. lstaIlionl 3 years oil
owned by ]. Scott Richmond, of Muscatu
O county. Iowa sired by Gen. Logan, forme
~ " called Wild Hornet fifteen and oneha
hands hisb, and Il promising colt Of hi
ssV' age.
Janus Chestnut stallion, . years old, b
no Bashaw, Il hands three in height, hor'
the OF excellent promise, owned by J. A. Greer
SAY OF Muscatlne, who also owns old Bashaw.
Chestnut Idol old b,y 4,