The age-herald., 1899-09-07
Southern Executives Mill B8 Invited to
 Attend. DEWEY AND SCHLEY ARRIVE The Pair Of Kentucky ThOrOughbrodS
 Admired by Hundreds. PROGRAMME AND RULES FOR RACES Purses Aggregating 1000 Have Been Offered, and the Best Horses in
 the Country Will Contest
 for the Prizes.
PROGRAMME AND RULES FOR RACES


 it is expected that many of the southern governors, with their staffs will be pres- ent in all the splendor of their high and honorable positions.
 Through Governor Johnston the Fair management will extend an official invl- taton to the chief executives of each of the southern states, to lend their presence to the occasion and assist Alaoamas gov ernor to fittmgly celebrate the day. A conference was held at State Fair headquarters yesterday between Adjutant General Brandon, Colonel Tom O. Smith the officers of the Fair association and number of prominent citizens at which the question of holding a brigade encamp- ment in this city during the fair was thor oughly discussed. It was decided that il the citizens of Birmingham would raise fund sufficient to meet the expense of the encampment and the plan was approved by Brigadier General Clark and the colo nels of the First and Second regiments, Governor Johnston would be formally re- quested to issue call for the brigade en- eampment, which several other cities are trying to secure.
 Admirals Dewey and Schley
 Admiral Dewey and Admiral Schley. the magnificent span of horses which the Fair association will present to the most popu- lar woman in Alabama, arrived in Bir- minsham yesterday morning, and are on exhibition at Fies & Sons new stables in Fourth avenue.
 The horses are Kentucky thoroughbreds, and better matched or more perfect pair was never seen in this city. Mir Nichols, who sold the horses to the Fair association. came with them to see that they were safely delivered.
 Hundreds of persons called at the stables yesterday, and many compliments were ex. pressed on the beautiful animals, which are worthy of a place in the royal stud of European potentates.
 The work on the grand stand at the fair grounds is progressing admirably. The framing of this building is up, and the foundation of the exhibition hall is being laid. Building Supervisor Randolph is quite confident that the buildings will be ready at the required time.
 The Race Programme
 Secretary Rountree yesterday gave out the programme and rules of the races which will take place during the fair. Over $l,0OO in purses is offered and it is expecs- ed that some of the best horses in the country will be here Already 200 horses have been entered, and some fine ra ,lng may be expected. The rules and pro- gramme are as follows: Rules Governing Running Races
 l. Jockeys will be required to make their weights as follows:
 For first race by 1:30 o'clock
 For second race by 2:15 o'clock.
 For third race by 2:45 O clock
 For fourth race by 3:15 0 clock
 Failure to comply with this table will cause the entry to be scratched.
 ?. Jockeys immediately before mounting will be required to test their weight on scales kept in their room for that purDosc and upon failure to make such test will be fined or suspended.
 3. Races commence each day at 2:9O o'clock D. m sharp.
 1. Thirty minutes between races.
 ,. Signals-Bell denotes to saddle. Bugle calls horses to post.
 6. Bugle call will be precisely five min utes after the saddle bell. Horses must
 
 '. In purses that close during the meet ing, four horses in different interests to en- ter and start or the race may be declared off
 s. In making entries to purse races the name, age and sex of the horse and tie weight and colors of the rider must be given. After a horse has run once at :he n.@eting the name. of the horse with the weight to be carried is sufficient
 9. After the post call the horses are ia the starters hands, and all bets respecting such are play or pay except in cases of fraud only.
 10 No entrance fee will be charged ln running races
 Il. Entrance will close promptly at 12 o clock noon and no entry will be received after that time.
 F. All purses will be paid immediately after the winner and place horses are an- nounced, and owners are requested to call at scale room for same.
 1s. The decision of the judges on all ques- tions in regard to any race shall be final IA Owners and trainers are responsib!s for the horses weight. Where disputes arise as to weight to be carried, the judges decision is final and no recourse is to be made on the club.
 15 Entries to first days races close at tr ack the evening before the race at o'clock On all other days at 12 o'clock m.
 RuIf s-Govsrning 'froiting Races All races mile heats. best two in three. Entries per cent of purse and per cent. additional from winners. Money divided .0, 25 15 and 10 per cent. Horses dstancing tbe field or any part thereof entitled to first money only. American Trotting as- rules to govern. Entries to close October r, 1899 Five to enter and three to start. Usual weather and clause claimed.
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