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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

If your complaint is want of appetite,
try half a wine glass of ANGosTURA BIT
TIERS half an hour before dinner Beware
of counterfeits. Ask your grocer or drug
gist for the genuine article, manufactured
by DR.. j. G. B. Siegert & Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09
RAvENNA, Mercer Co., Mo. May 1879.

RAvENNA, Mercer Co., Mo. May 1879.
We have used Fellows Syrup of Hypo
phosphites with gratifying results in ou1
practice and recommend it to physicians as
reliable preparation in ague and Inter
m1ttent Fever. 1t is the best thing we
know of.
(Signed) j. E. CALLAwAY, NJ. d
JOHN L. GRIPLEY, M. ID.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

You are rushing blindly into Consump-
ton if you neglect to take Hale's Honey
of Horehound and Tar for cough or
cold.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one min
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

We would call attention of readers to the
notice in another column of DR.. Trask's
Magnetic Ointment, said to be a wonder
fully efficient remedy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09
HARD COAL.

The best quality of screened all raj
hard coal delivered at $1,000 per ton fol
nut, and 1915 per ton for all other sizes
Northern Line Office.
nov29tf G.. FL. SPEAKER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09
NnHnani+alNaadad

No palatial hospital needed for Hop Bit
tiers patients, not large salaried talented
buffers to tell what Hop Bitters will do OF
cure, as they tell their own story by theii
certain and absolute cures at home.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

court was pronouncing the sentence, and
for the first time during the trial was af
fected. The court and the large audience
in attendance were also visibly affected by
the scene.
At the conclusion of the formal order
the prisoner was conducted back to jail.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

The goods being sold so low at Mitchell
& Parsons are not plumber stock but the
best. Double width black lace buntings,
French, all wool, for 40 cts; former price
81 90. 6-2tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

The bathing season which is fast APP
preaching is not made as useful as it
might be, in consequence of the failure of
those who resort to it, to make use of all
the sanitary adjuvants that ought to be
employed in bathing. Something more
than plain water is necessary to insure
both cleanliness and health, either in the
bath and at the sea shore, and the best
article for that purpose is GLENNs Sui
PHUR SOAP. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Hair and Whisker dye, black or
brown so cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

Moffats Life Pills purify the blood and
render disease Impossible. Moffat's Pho
nix Bitters renovate and recuperate the
system. For sale by druggists every
where
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

1t will pay you to borrow money to buy
q suit of clothes, or any other seasonable
| goods of Mitchell & Parsons aoac. 6-2tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

Buy the Improved Howe Scales-ac
knowledges the best made BORDEN, Sell
LECK 81 Co., General Agents, Chicago, Ill
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

THE ABOVE DISEASE HERETOFORE
l. deemed incurable. will readily yield to Morris
& Henryss Catarrh Cure. For sale by John Beings
ton. Price 5Qc per bottle. 6-S0d1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09
RAILWAYS READY RlLIBP

matter how violent excruciating the pain the
RHEUMATIC, Bed-ridden, Infirm, Crippled, Ner-
vous, Neuralgia, or Frustrated with disease may
suffer, RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will afford
instant ease.
Inflammation OF the Kidneys, inflammation OF the
Bladder, Inflammation of the Bowels, Conges-
ton of the Lungs, Sore Throat, Difficult
Breathing, Palpitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group, Diptheris. Ca
tarrh. Influenza, Headache,
Toothache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessness, Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Cold
Chills Ague Chilis,
Chilblaine, Frost Bites, Bruises, Summer Com
plaints Coughs, Colds, Sprains, Pains
in the Chest, Back or Limbs, are
instantly relieved
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

The young mans best introd uction to
business is a preparation at Ell. B. Bryants
Chicago Business College,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

| M}ANTRD-Everybodyt to call at Stewart & Mont.
w gomerys and see the Rock Island Hay Fork
The best fork made, for handling hay In barns, and
stacking.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding five Unes .,.,,,,
inserted in this column for TWENTY-FIVE cents
week, payable invariably in advance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTED-An the ladies of Rock Island, Dsven.
w port and Moline, to know that Mrs. Potter Gill
Is buying oast of clothing, for which will pay the
highest price
Mrs. Potter Gill
1919 Second Av, between 18th and 10th sta
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

MfANTED-Everybo to know that the hest
w place to get frst-class meals and board 10 AZ
X. w. Thompsons restaurant, opposite Harper
House. He also keeps the finest quality OF Ice
Cream. - "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

| WANTED-Two hundred laborers to work on
w track Apply to j. T. Ripley, Agent, c. B
! Il O.. at Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTED.-By an experienced workman, situa.
w ton as an engineer. Has been in the bnsines.
sixteen years. Good references. Address sFngin.
eer," Argus counting room. s3s3,g
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTRD-The people to know that the best
w place to buy sell exchange second hand
Clothing lie at Simon Berkson's near corner 2Nff
street and 4th avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTED. -BLACKSMITH'S ATTENTION A
w good blacksmith with little money can learn
OF a situation where he can make 81 900 a yesr Ly
applying at the Office of j. Goldsbury, Davenport
AoWa' 25+lw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

MjANTED-Orders Of several hundred gentlemen
w Tor one OF my cheap business suits. John b.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTED-Pleasure seekers to know that they
w can find Lemonade, Ice Cream, Cake cigars
and Refreshments, every Sunday on Black Hawks
Watch Tower
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTED.-Relable women to circulate the in
" formation OF the new deal in prices of Dress
Goods for cash, at Mitchell & Parsons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

VNANTED-Everybody to call and see the orco,
w variety Of useful articles to be had at the Five
and Ten Cent Store, 1920 Bird avenue, INCLUDING in
ware. wood ware, crockery, candies, cigars anu Wv
works, crackers, glassware, fruit jars elly iars
baskets, etc.. etc.. Will sell very cheap. Can
speak four different languages.
CATHERINE MtTscy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTED in need of stylish summer suits
w to call on p. A. Bloom, under the Opera House
His fits are perfect.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09
Tile DAILY ARGUS.
ROCK TsLAND..... :. ILLIEoIs.
Saturday. July 0. 1881.
Railways REMEDIES.
HEALTH Is WEALTH
Health of Body is Wealth Of Mind
RADW AVS
SarsaparilIlan ResoIvent.
Pure blood makes sound flesh, strong bone and
clear skin IL you would have your flesh firm.
your bones sound, without carries, and your com
blexion fair, use RAILWAYS SARSAPARlLLlAN
RESOLVENT.
A GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.

.gro cure a CHRONIC OBJ LONG STANDING DISEASE
is truly victory in the healing art; that reasoning
power that clearly discerns DEPICT and supplies
q remedy; that restores step by step-by degrees
the body which has been slowly attacked and
weakened by an insid. gus disease, not only com
mands our respect but deserves our gratitude. Dr.
Railway has furnished manking with that wonder
full remedy, RADwAE's SUBSEQUENTLY KEsoLvr
Emf which accomplishes this result. and SUFFERING
humanity who drag out an existence of pain and
disease, through long days and long nights, owe
nim their gratitude" Medical Messenger
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTED-To find the man, woman or child
w who can not be fitted or suited in boots, shoes
and slippers, to call at once Carse s. Reticker
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

tkIANTED-Eyerybod to know that Gunther's
w Mead is the mort cooling refreshing and
healthy drink yet discovered. For sale at Mar.
shall's, under Harper House
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

MANIFOLD want the pipe smokers OF the city to
w call at the Bijou and see the fine line OF Brier
Pipes just received. They beauties. AL. W
BOWEN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTED-All our readers to know that Henry
w Regensburger is Sole Agent In Rock Island
for Wansmaker & Brown, Oak Hall, Philadelphia
the largest custom order and retail Clothing House
in the country
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09
MINUTE REMEDY.

Only requires MINUTES, not HOURS, to relieve
ain and acute disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

MANTED-A live man to sell the Double Duple,
w Spring Bed and Rotary Washer Best "p pIo
articles IN the market Call at 422 Brady street
Davenport Iowa - eeI'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

MIANTED-Brick Layers. Apply at once to B.
w d. Buford q Cos, Pillow WORKS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTED want everybody TO call and see my
w stock Of fine leather for Boots q Shoes, includ-
ing Kangaroo Covduvan, etc. splendid fit and
fine workmanship guarantee j. A. johnson, z.
o. block.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTED-Everyone to know that no trottjne ~
w road wagon, buggy, carriage, or express ia
complete without the ''Morey'' Anti RATHER Sprrg
warranted to out-iast 200 acts Of rubbers. Cali
VIM. Florence, p. o., City 2s.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTED-Three Stone Masons, at once Good
W wages. Apply to W. II. Barber. at BufOrd' g
PlOU WOrEa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09
FOR EXCHANGES.

COR EXCHANGE-An so acre farm In Iowa Co.,
Iowa. Will exchange for property in Rock
Island or Moline. win sell cheap for cash APP
ply to address j. M Eldridge, AIS Brady street,
Davenport, Iowa.
EoR EXCHANGE-A good piano for q match
H. team Of horses. Call at the Music Store OF d.
Roy Bowlby. I726 2nd avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

IUANTED-The people of Rock Island county TO
w know that j. 4. Goldsmith, at the Bengston
corner Clothing House, keeps the best stock Of
go DDS in Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

| MiANTED-A Cook at the Occidental UotoI
| w None but those who understand their busiress
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09
WORKING MEN

WILL find 10 ride tickets good between Roc
w Island and Moline on sale at the G. b. {
Ticket Office, at 50 cents each.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-09

WANTED.-To trade, New Baby Buoe, ..
w good Show Case. Address box 6Oi Roct is ior
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-11-24
New Volume.

Our present issue is the first OF
Volume XII OF tho FREE PRESS. We
have neither time nor space to sermon
ize on the subject. Suffice it tosay that
we mean to make hepaper better and
bettorjust as fast as Q betterpatronage
may warrant usin so doing. Our bust
ness is on better basis than ever before
butts not such as Hays county at the
present day should afford to veteran
in her service, such Us the FREE Press
has been for long years past. How
ever, we shall not complain, but shall
'go ahead" in the faith that our peo-
pie will give us such patronage as we
may show that we deserve.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-11-24

We are in receipt of the San Marcos (Tex
ns), FREE Press, published by our Old friend
Isaac II. Julian. Esq, formerly of Rich.
mond, Ind. The paper bears evidence OF
prosperity, and we are glad to know tina;
our old friend IS doing SO we'll
Although we do not receive very many
letters from our native land-the noble old
State of Indiana whose very name is music
to our ears, and whose memory is to us
dear MS the rudy drops that warm the
heart"-.e ct through our exchanges from
TINT quarter we keep pretty well en- rapport
with men and things there. aud are always
giad to notics. Us we frequently have ccca-
sion to do, that we are not forgotten by the
friends of other days. The above, which
We clip from Greenfield Hancock county
Democri. is the ntest evidence we have
seen on this point, The Democrat is CON
Quoted by William MitShell. Esq. veteran
democratic printer and publisher, and
thoroughly master of his business. His
paper bears evidence of prosperity ut least
Iou-fold greater than any that we can Justly
claiIn, but he has fairy earned il through
long years of faithful service. We cordially
recipro;ate his kindly feelings
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-11-24
Bills I Bills !!

The time Of goodly number Of our
subscribers expired last week. Our
terms bong in advance, we send out
bills to them, and also to such others
as owe. The bills will be found in
closed in the paper. Please fav or us
with prompt responses. We need the
money. Please return the bills when
payment il made, for receipt.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-11-24

The San Marcos FREE PREss is much i'm
proved in appearance, aud Hays county
should be proud of the PREss, and give it
liberal support, particularly as it has proven
itself to be substantial fact among that
people, sticking to them through 'thick and
thin," with and without harvest time. We
most heartily wish this most punctual visitor
every success.
We clip the above from the Llano Rural
By-the-way, we are glad to note decided
Improvement in the Rural of late, both
mechanically and editcrially.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-11-24
From. Kyle.
KfLE Nov. 81. 1881.

- ..tEf KfLE Nov. 81. 1881.
Wonder who Hopeful" is? Any how We
want to say something in regard to "Hope'
! fuls letter In the last FaEE Pass, Slope
ful" wants roal to Kyle, with no gates, ]
must say that we are as anxious for that a.
Hopeful" aud viii do all in our power to
accomplish that object; not only that. but
We have boon as town, doing all in our
power 10 ge, iirs. class road 10 "Hopsful,"
and ii Hopeful" viii still be "Iiopefal," l
think h, viii SEQ II yet. Our town Is small
aud il tho opening Of three roads
falls on US altogether II is 80 expensive
that we can't bear it alone, We have open
ed one or two roads at our own expense,
and tell you, when We completed it We
felt that our pockets had lightened consid-
erably. Now if ''Hopefal" will meet US on
half way grounds, he will find us there to
meet him with as good road as he wants.
And If Hopeful" will get on the good side
of the commissioners we might receive some
help from that quarter, though we have
almost despaired OF that. Pardon US If we
speak little plain on this subject, but they
are facts and we simply state them.
The building boom" still continues in
Kyle. New corners every day. Considera-
bic Blanco City trade turning this way.
They report a splendid road from that place
10 this. Try Kyle instead Of "Hays City" If
you don't like it. Yours until get my fin
yers warm, EMoN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-11-24
L0te News Items.

respectable Chinamsu recently married an
American girl at Austin.
The West Texas conference OF the Methodist
Church IL In session a. Goliad, Bishop Keeuer pre-
siding.
There was another wreck on the Internal ional on
Monday. Nine cars went through bridge. No
lives lost.
The latest stage robbery took place out towards
Laredo the other day. The passengers were ''gone
through" In the old regulation style.
There are various opinions as to the farther pros
ocution 81 the star route thieves. The more prev
aent one Is that they have had "Irends at court"
all the way through. and that undor the present ad.
nnistration, their conviction scarcely be hoped
for.
A man named Wells recently engaged In writing
letters to Jay Gould threatening bis Lille unless he
would give him such Information as would aid him
IN stock specu atons by ard Of the post.otics de-
partment he was caught and Is now In Jail, with
good prospeo. VI going to the penetentiarY. He
turns out to be old stock broker and swindes Of
the government during the war.
The Board OF regents OF the State University have
closed their session and report that the fund avail
able for building the University is vastly smaller
than had been supposed, amounting in fact to only
S37 00D. It appears too that only about 5000
OF land devoted to that object remain unsod An
appeal will have to be made to the Legislature for
aid and this is said to be unconstitutional We Judge
there will be quite middle over the matter.
BIDS GU the new Capitol are postponed from the
LIST to the 3lst of December.
The Guiteau case is progressing at W Washington,
After some trouble jury was finally empaneled.
Another unsuccessful t:mpt was nude to shoot
the prisoner. while he was being conveyed from
the court room to Jail. A man on horseback fol.
lowed, fred at the prisoner and rode rapidlyaway.
At our last sdvces he had not been arrested. The
result Of the trial can scarcely. be coljectured.
countrj named Jones. was arrested on suspicion
TOR the shooting, but was discharged.
During the trial thus far Guiteau has made him.
self troublesome to his counsel and to the court
by his will demonstrations. which are probably
'put on to favor the idea Of his insanity. Score
tary Blaine. Or. Bliss and various other witnesses
have been examined. The case Is growing greatl
In public interest.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-11-24

The close confinement of factory work
gives the operatives pallid faces, poor appe-
lite, languid miserable feelings, poor blood,
inactive liver, kidney and urinary troubles.
and all the physicians and medicine in the
world cannot help them unless they get
out of doors or use Hop Bitters, the purest
and best remedy especially for such cases,
having abundance of health, sunshine and
rosy checks in them. They cost but tribe.
See another column.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-11-24
Almost Young Again.

MY mother was afflicted long time
with Neuralgia and dull, heavy inactive
condition of the whole system, headache,
nervous prostration and was almost helpless.
No physicians or medicines did her any
good. Three months ago she began to use
Hop Bitters, with such good effect that she
seems and feels young again, although over
70years old. We think there is no other
medicine fit to use in the family. "A lady
in Providence, r. I.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-11-24
A Kind Word Of Advice.

" yau FEEL ysursrlf rrou Ing resk. your strength
'aiiibg. tse nsiUra iufctrus OF she ioty b-oonins
inpsr-f- take w.rfirE In time. y-nr ur-is
rsn. which shsa c"nshintd With pr.i.r ve-eishi-
rNirsc's pfoigees fouie Of rsre medicinal essct
Sarh q rc-ne1y J. Br~~a's iron fitfer<. Ear q 81
or druxEi.i and d MT be persasdei q take
'g'stituts. for M. % TIRE oiiF rc--:y thst gives
-crnsurnt str-ngfh u estfsitss 10 sicshai. 49,
p~s D. slses-u IT, tech. receives the rui,rr~sl
Nsr-.raert q rieig. -sn. hlseisns. drzsgs.ss.
ga all b. have ssts IL
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-11-24
Wood Wanted.

, Such of our subscribers as have expressed
desire to pay in wood, will please bring
it along, as we wish to lay in supply for
the winter.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1881-11-24

Rheumatism, neuragia, female weakness. etc.
promptly cured with Brown Iron Bitters.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-03-19

Gases set for Monday, Msrch 2lst 1881.
27O3 Iasiah Curtis vs. w L Clark.
1859 Smith, Murphy n Peak VS. Worthing-
ton & Buchanan.
1880 Smith, Murphy & Peak VS. Thomas
Field.
2S6l Smith, Murphy & Peak VS. Mcllhain
& Stone.
1854 Smith, Murphy s. Peak vs. II I
Eisenlohr.
200l Waterman, Starr " Go vs. ID War
32il j p Lawrence ct al vs. Thomas d
Goats ct al.
1868 Ell Waldron vs w Keller
1916 j B Lygo VS. British American assur-
ancc company.
36i0 u Crumo va Spence &c Bryan.
$3.50 Jack Scott vs. Texas & Pacific railway
company.
1915 Nave, Goddard s. Co. VS. Ogden &
Wolff
3S0S w 9 Putty, by next friend, VS. w L
Williams OF al.
1857 Charles Sesly vs. John Edmondson.
3s0S A Wood VS. II Davis.
1907 Charles Warner vs. Schneider Il
Brownlee.
1856 James Brooks VS. T & 7 Ry Co.
1861 E& l. Levi vs. I & 7 Ry Go.
1896 Lamar street NJ II church south Va Y
b Shumsker ct al.
d0lS Mary Il Rico OF al VS. Kahn Il Camp
bell.
1910 DIN Payne Va Mack Clinton.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-03-19

sche, the German socialist member Ct
the Reichs,ag. Addresses were inside by
several local socialists including the leader
of the party, Dt. Ernest Schmidt,
who commended the sssassina-
ton OF the car. saying that while be pitied
the man, he could not overlook the fact that
he was a tyrsnnicsl despot. Fritzsche ex.
planned the methods Of socialism in Germany,
It's organization and tho prosecutions TO which
adherents were subjected, but said nothing
very incendiary because, rs he announced at
the outset, it would not be safe
TO speak as freely rs he would
IKE, since his utteranees here were
closely watched At home and might subject
him TO Imprisonment when he reached Ger
many. Resolutions were adopted reeiting
that there is no free speech or right Of assem-
bly, Ia Germany for socialists; that no collec-
tions are allowed for families of exiles, and
calling on Americans to aid their German
brothers morally and materially in their war;
fare against tho tyranny of monsrchicsl gov
eminent. Ii was decided to open subscrip-
lion lists al various points in this city.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-03-19

For some time past the extension ofthe
Main street and Jan Jscinto street railways
to connect in the immediate vicinity of the
fair grounds has been talked of, ard at last
the connection is on the eve of being mado
Stock in the enterprise is fast being taken,
and, although yesterday was the first time
the people were approached on the subject,
about $1,000 was subscribed. The Main
street line will be extended out that street
to the corporate limits md thence to the fair
grounds BY the most feasible route, and tho
San Jscinto street. railway will DO extended
to make the connection. The cost of these
extensions will, IL is estimated, be about Sl3,-
0O0, aud work will begin SO sooa MS the neces.
sary stock is taken. The distance of the two
roads thus connected will be five miles and a
fraction. This will be great convenience
to those living along and in the vicinity of
the proposed lines, and especially those living
at the fair grounds.