The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16

bonds for the purpose of buying and erect ing a plant with capacity sufficient to supply the city.
 In other words, the special committee,
 
 est interest The spectators were con- pelled to leave their seats as the flying steeds neared the rope, and when Kenni- gan Louise ran in just ahead of Happy 1 Chap, the applause was deafening. This race was a beautiful one, indeed
 The first race, the best two in three l heats of one mile each, for the Piedmont Farm stake of 5000, was also a beautiful and exciting trot, excluded to the POP class. This race was won by Lady Mar garet, who came across the tape first fin two of the three heats, Lady Margaret | is from Danville, Ky, and is considered one of the best trotters on the ground. The 2-year-old trot of two in three mile heats. was won with comparative ease by Cecilian Blaze, the beautiful animal of J. G. Cecil of Danvile, Ky; Rebel Baron, owned by w. F. Garth of Hunts vile. was second, and Rosa Renfro was awarded show"
 The tabulated results follow:
 First race. trot two in three mile heats. l First heat-Pulsus, first; Riddle, second; Lady Margaret third.
 Second heat-Lady Margaret, first Rid dle, second; Pulsus, third.
 Third heat-I4ady Margaret winner, first; Riddle, second Pulsus third.
 Time: 2:16A, 2:16, 216A.
 Second race, 2-year-old trot, two in three mile heats
 ri i.ct. cNa al Baron second; Rosa Renfro. third.
 Second heat-Same as above.
 Time; 2:3594, 2:26s4.
 Third race, running dash, three quar- ters of mile-koenigan Louise, first: Happy Chap, second; J. P. Tap, third. Time, 1:17 4-5
 Live Stock Exhibit
 The many hundred magnificent animals in the live stock exhibit held the atten- ton of spectators for several hours yes terday. Never was there a better nor mere complete exhibition of its kind. There is on display every kind of animal, and of these kinds, the most perfectly de- veloped specimen.
 Another exhibition will be given this morning, and other awards made. The awards yesterday were as follows:
 No. 1. Mule years and over, to hal i ter--Winner first prize, $15, Roberta. own ed by F1es & Son; second prize, $5, Alice owned by Fies & Son.
 No. ?. Mule, any age, to single cart or wagon-Wnner first prize, sl5, Alice owned by F'ies & Son; second prize, s5 Mamie, owned by Smith Bros.
 Mo- 6. Pair mules any age, to wagon CT dray-Mamie and Alice winners first prize, $15; Jack and Jill winner second prize, $5
 No. '. Mine mule, any age, under 14la hands, to halter-Winner first prize, $1o, Helen owned by Fies & Son; winner sec ond prize, $5, Joe, owned by Republic Steel and Iron company
 In the arena classes, Class B, jack stock, Class c, light harness horses and Glass D. ponies under 1872 hands, were postponed until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, this action being taken on ac- count of the delay in arrival of a num- Der of out of town entries.
 Associated with the live stock exhibit, is the magnificent exhibition of poultry. This Is perhaps the finest ever gathered together In the south, and competitors for the various honors are from every southern state and from several above tho Mason-Dxon line. In this exhibit, b1ds valued from $50 to s4OO are common.
 Fair Without Whisky.
 The State Fair will not be marred by any acts of rowdyism. Manager Williams is determined that no whisky shall be sold on the ground. He is equally as deter mined that no betting on races will oc- cur. He is determined in other words, 70 prove to the world that successful and splendid state fair can be operated without whisky or betting on races An adequate police force is employed to re- main on the grounds, and in any case little disturbances occur, they will have immediate suppression.
 While yesterday was the opening day, there occurred many little delays and u oubles incident to getting momentus institution solidly on it's feet. This trou- pla will be obviated today, and the great 7 far, Initiated yesterday. will really have The actual beginning of its growth and development today.
 In addition to the South Ensley and North Bessemer cars which pass immed- lately by the ground, the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company is running special cars to and from the park on fifteen minute schedules.
 Today's Races.
 The entries for today's races follow: Purse No l. for two-year-old trotters, s2O0. mile heats two in three-Elkin Boy, b. G. by Egotist Willie Elkin. James Allison, Gallatin, Tenn; Silver Mack, oh. 4 C., by Onward Silver Mary Mack, F. r. McGarvey, Harrodsburg, Ky; Dan, b. C., bv Jay Morse-by Wilmore, Spencer Smith. Harrodsburg. Ky; Cecil Coast, br. C., by Cecllian Chief-Miss Ella Welch, J. G. Cecil Danville, Ky. Cecilian Blaze, b. f., by Cecilian Chief-Nutmontie, J. G. Cecil, DanvilIe Ky. Rosa Renfro b. f., by Jay Morse-by Glenview Chief, R. c. Renfro, Harrodsburg, Ky.
 1 Purse No. ?, for two-year-od pacers, s200, mile heats. two in three-Sarah H., b. f., by John R. GentryMss Hurst, J. P. Hanratty. Ringgold, Tenn. Juno, b, f. by Jay Morse, J. G. Cecil Danvlle, Ky; Fred Smith. rn. g., by Fred s. Wilkes, Mcqueen Smth,> Prattville, Ala; Lydia Curzon, b. f. by Lord Curzon-Lydia
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