Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-14

erty to wear trousers if they want to, and, indeed, to get themselves into any sort of decent raiment which they find convenient for whatever enterprise they have in hand.
 The southern circuit opens at Merid- ian tomorrow with all the southern cracks to compete. Messrs. J. F. Fleck, Carl Stockin and Leon Dulion of this city went down last night under the manage ment of MT. w. H. Pickens to show the rest of the aspirants thing or two. MT. Fleck will compete in the professional events, while Messrs. Dulion and Stockin will ride in the amateur races.s MT. Pick ems will not ride on any of the circuit meets until the Demopolis meet, July and A. He has been appointed official referee at all the meets and will occupy that position during the circuit. Will D. Lum, the Montgomery crack, will ar rive there this afternoon and will have with him several Montgomery young sters who promise to do some good work The Meridian meet runs two days and then comes to Birmingham. The boys will arrive here Wednesday morning on special car, and will take practice spin on the local track that afternoon.
 Entries to the class and handicap races of the meet here Thursday and Friday have closed, and Official Handicapper Mc- Leou HdS cOInHieIiceu lO WOTk Ou lueHl The track is in excellent condition and the boys are all in good shape The following entries have been received: Will b. Lum, B. J.. Pepperman, H. M. Lum Montgomery; John w. Paquette, Gilbert Wilcox, Mobile; Ed Mcdonald, Florence; Roy Sims, A. " Clark, Nash vile; B. w. Summers, Gadsden: Leon Dulion, Carl Stockin, Ped A. Hickman, Earnest Roberts, Roy Peace, Jack Cooper, Arthur DeBardeleben, John Alp bolt, Birmingham. Professional entries: George E. Quinn, Mobile; Bert Repine, Galesburg, Ill.,; Clarence Woodward, Ben Stowers, Nashville; John b. Cozine, Me ridian; John P. Fleck city. The follow ing prize list has been issued, though subject to changes:
 First Day, Thursday. June Is.
 One mile novice-First prize, search light lantern; second, pair bicycle shoes.
 One mile handicap-First prize, pair Victor tennis .rackets, donated by Bir- mingham Arms and Cycle company; sec ond, Alladin lamp, donated by Biddle- Ledbetter Cycle company; third, bicycle suit.
 One mile open, professional-First prize, $50 in cash; second, s25 third, $15.
 One mile, boys-First prize, medal; sec ond, pair racing shoes.
 One mile, open-First prize diamond stud; second, opal ring; third, Miller x Johnston prize.
 Two mile handicap, prO1eSSlOnal-flrSt prize, $50 second, $25; third, $15.
 Two mile handicap-First prize, pair Palmer tires; second, bicycle suit; third, May-Thomas prize.
 Second Day, Friday, June lo.
 One mile, 2:4O class-First prize, pair Akron tires; second, Messinger saddle; third pair fine golf hose.
 Quarter mile, open-First prize, pair Morgan & Wright tires; second, Smith & Wesson pistol, hammerless, donated by Birmingham Loan company; third, fine hat donated by Veil Bros.
 One-half mile, open, professional-First prize, $50; second, $25; third, $15.
 One half mile, boys-First prize, medal; second, pair fine shoes.
 One mile open-First prize, gold watch second, suit bicycle clothes; third. silk umbrella, donated by Friedman & Go.
 Five mile, professional-First prize, $50; second, $25; third, $15.
 Five mile handieap-First prize, gold medal and $35; second. pair Vim tires; third, Brown saddle.
 The races will start at exactly S:30 o'clock.
 The following officers have been ap- pointed and will serve: A. Mcleod, ref cree; Ed Warren, Jr., starter; J. A. Sni- der, clerk of the course; timers, John Rosenstihl, Ed Herzog, Frank Abbott; judges. Prof w. F. TaYloE James N