The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-09

j NJ Smiths Billy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS"
s II perry's Mngan. "....,.,".....,..(d drawn
Rryal George won three straight heats. Time
2:554, 2:52, 252.
The veoeipede race between Mr.. Walter |
Gates, of this city, and h. j. Silk, of Dav.
export, was an interesting and closely con
tested one. Mr.. Silk won, however, in 3:2l'
Distance half mile. 1t is but Justice to
Mr.. Gates to state that he is rather out OF
practice, and entered in obedience to the
desire of many friends, merely for little
amusement, and to make the affair interest
ing.
THURSDAY.
AS we predicted, this has been grand
day at the Fair. The number Of people
present at the grounds has been varlously
estimated at from FIVE to seven thousand
Up to noon, the gathering was immense
At about one o'clock the trains commenced
moving out, crowded with passengers. Ev-
cry trip the ferry boat made added to the
concourse of vehicles which thronged our
streets, and ratified and jostled toward the
great center of attraction. In addition,
heterogeneous mass of hacks and omnbuses
ran regularly to the grounds.
At an early hour fine cattle display
took place in front of the ampbishetre'
Neeley 4 Bro, Of the celebrated Greenbush
farm. near Ottawa had splendid herd on
exhibition. D. B. Sears took the first pre-.
MUM, and it was with much regret that we
saw the herd of the frat named gentlemen
returned TO the stables without a due &C.
acknowledgement Of its merits, as no second
premium was offered in this line. The en-
terprise shown in bringing such superior
stock from q distance, would have received
some discretionary award from the judges,
had this been provided for, as unfortunately
it was not.
The next feature was the cloaing OF the
contest between Naomi, Alexander,an Rosa
Bonheur, which was left unfinished last eve
| ming. One heat remained to be tried. The
band in the judges stand, gathered
an immense crowd by its inspiriting strains,
being assisted by the heralds who rode
| about the grounds announcing the impend-
ing race. A great deal OF trouble was ex.
perienced in getting Off. Nearly dozen
false starts were made. In fact, it appeared
to US as though the driver of Alexander
had determined on wearing out his oppo'
nents before coming to the final struggle.
At last ago" was shouted, and away the
nays went. Naomi led the van and held ii
with commendable pluck, but on the home
stretch, Alexander, by his superior endur'
ance, put forth the best speed and came in
winner, making the mile heat in 2:37. Ma
omi came in next. Great excitement pre-
vailed, and the widest cheers greeted the
termination, although little Naomi had q
host of wel.wishers.
The excitement on the turf having ended
until afternoon, we devoted our limited time
to an examination of the display of agricul
tural implements. In this department many
premiums had been awarded.
Thomas jenkins, of Moline, took the
first premium on bob.sleds. W. +. Hig
gins, the first on gang plows. Blythe d
Stoddard took the first premium on bugges
Between them aud Stiles & Hooper, a clos'
contest prevailed. The latter had an excel
lent specimen of their work on exhibition
which ould attract attention even on Har
lem drive, but it was decided that Blythe 4
Stoddard had the 'inside track
as regarded construction, though VIZ
E doubt If shey rivaued in finish. -
Both should be proud of tn
mechanical skill shown, and how any Roc
islander can survey it and 60 elsewhere t
make his purchases, we cannot imagine
; Stiles Hooper also had on exhibition
splendid pillow wagon made TO order for Bas
D. Buford Co, which is highly credita5l
to both parties-the manu- facturers and own
ers.
Our friend P. Bogus is we'll represented
and carried the first premiums on the shes
collection of implements useful to farmers;
the best horse pitch fork; and the best doubl
shuttle pillow. Mr.. Bogue is perseverini
business man, who has built up a frat elias
trade in the face of great obstacles, and W
are glad to see him Ego i'll and VIM in thi
manner.
The exhibition of Deere & Co. is an "ae
tonisher." We never before knew all tha
that enterprising firm turned out. The exter
of it 10 perfect eulogium on the progress c
Rock Island county manufactures. Georg
Vinton, who is always on hand to enlighte
his friends, and in his own genial style know
Just how to do it, escorted US around, an
. eliminated the various points under consiG
t Grafton. The blue ribbons were thick O.
the Deere productions. In their line, the
s carried every first premium excepting on,
4 They were victors on the following specif
g cations: Finest and best collection of ayr
7 cultural implements; best sulky cultivation
s best old ground stirring plows; best sub so
1 plows; and best double shovel plows. The
# are live men, and have shown themseve
J. the true friends of the farmer i
/. multiplying facilities for reducing toll an
contributing to agricultural wealth. Lon
p may they flourish.
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