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The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-30
Education Pays.

From a selfish standpoint a one,
said the speaker, every man should
be IN favor of public education;
that the material wealth of coun-
try is in exact proportion to the ed
ucation of its masses; that while the
natural resources of a country and
the native intelligence of its inhab-
itants are factors in the production
of wealth. there is a yet greater fac
tor the acquired intelligence of the
people; and this last is variable
quantity, and determines the wealth
of any country.
Commends New School Law
Prof. Claxton commended in
highest terms the new school law in
Kentucky. He stated that he had
for many years kept record of all
school legislation enacted in the
United States, and particularly the
Southern States, and added: "To
my mind, the wisest legislation for
education which has been enacted
/ in recent years, was enacted at
Frankfort. KY. by your last Gener
al Assembly, and these measures
WANT only the hearty cooperation of
the people and their officers in their
enforcement TO revolutionize your
schools and place them on high
plane of efficiency
Similar Law in Tennessee.
He stated that a similar law had
been passed in Tennessee two years
ago, and that it is estimated that
there has been a consequent saving
to the State of $500, 600 a year in
the operation of the public schools.
But legislation, said the speaker,
can avail nothing without pub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
UNIFORM BILL OF
 LADING IN EFFECT

Chicago, November 1.-The uniform bill of lading approved by the interstate com- merce commission went into effect on 416 railroads in the official classification territory today. Hereafter every ship ment of freight in the territory east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio must be made up on the basis of the new form, unless a shipper objecting to the terms agrees to pay 10 per cent more than the regular freight rates. It was customary to charge 20 per cent extra on shipments not under the old bill of lading. The new form Is believed to be universally &C., ceptable. It has a distinctive color, yell low adopted at the suggestion of the American Bankers association for all "order" bills of lading, which are nego- table and enable shipper to obtain ad- vance payment through the banker. The difficulty of fixing a definite basis for the settlement of claims to shipment is also minimized The form of the new bill rep resents the best judgment not only of the interstate commerce commission, but oi the leading officials of all the prominent railroads affected. The Pennsylvania railroad today announced that they had more than 10,00O.0O0 copies of the new form printed It is through bill of ladings chiefly that a record is kept of the coun- trys commercial activity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
RUSSIA VIEWSON
 BALKAN AFFAIRS

St. Petersburg, November Interest in the Balkan situation in regard to the positive statements of several parliament ary leaders that Russia has determined to drop the idea of the proposed interna- tional congress, and will refuse to recog- nize the annexation by Austro- H Hungary of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is, al- though purporting to be from official sources, not entirely exact Russia has finally committed herself to the principle that the question of the annexation of provinces may be discussed in a confer ence of the powers and Austria will per- init the status of Bosnia to be included in the programme. but only on condition that the delegates will refrain from question: ing her action and content themselves with registering the abrogation of the article referring to this matter in the Ber- lin treaty. The foreign office states that the negotiations between Russia, Aus tria Hungary and other powers on this question are still in progress and consid- CTS that an acceptable formula for sub
 mission to the congress may be ulti- mately be found. It is difficult, however, 10 foresee how a satisfactory agreement may be reached without one side or the other withdrawing it's contention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Atlanta s Franchise M
 Hands 0 StYeet RaiIbay

Virginia versus Virginia Military insti- ute at Charlottesville.
 Washington and Lee versus George Washington at Washington.
 For the first time in many. many years the lid is off on the fighting game through out the south. Georgia is wide open on the proposition and so is New Orleans
 With the game shaky in New York; utterly on the blink in Chicago and none too good anywhere in the north the serappers are likely to begin floating southward.
 In Atlanta they are pulling off weekly shows in public for the first time in a very long time. Thus far mostly local boys have taken part but as the game inn proves good serappers will be imported from other points. Jack Toy, a local welterweight, is manager of the local fights.
 It isn't a usual thing for southern sportsmen to take any big interest in au- tomobile racing but the exception to the rule is the grand prize race in Savannah Thanksgiving Day and the small car race of the day before.
 This event is really going to be a big thing. In Savannah they have a road course 25 miles long, absolutely level, with every turn perfectly banked-a course on which the fastest car in the world can go at full speed for the entire circuit.
 They are going to have the fastest cars in the world there, too, 16 from Europe and five from America, and the best drivers In the world And these men are going to drive their cars 400 miles on Thanksgiving day for the grand prize.
 Savannah has made such preparations for the race as were never known before. a solid forest. The 16 turns have been banked. Every sharp kink has been elim- mated. Every street car line has been covered over and a bridge built, over which people will cross the track. This course will be guarded by Georgia mi- litia and it will be kept free of obstruc- tions throughout the entire race so that every car that is left in the running can finish.
 Many automobilists from the south will traNei to tnlS race Tn thefr own cars. A half dozen cars at least will go from Atlanta, several from Tennessee cities. a few from Birmingham and doubtless a considerable number from New Orleans.
 This may seem like a long ways to go in an automobile to see a race but it is not circumstance to the distance that some cars will make to be in Savannah for the grand prize. A goodly number will come down from New York, Boston and Philadelphia. This route from New York to Savannah-in fact two routes have recently been mapped out by R. H. Johnston, publicity man of the White company, who made the round trip in his White steamer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02

The Birmingham college and Birming- ham High school football teams will line up in opposition on the griGiron at West End park tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. The game bids fair to result in one of the best amateur contests played here this season.
 weight and thorough training the college boys are confident of their victory. The High school, on the other hand, has been put through the most rigid practice and has been excellently coached. The way in which they managed the heavy Blountsville team a week ago, defeating them 24. to 0, gives them confidence.
 The two teams which will line up to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
MOSLEY PLEASED
 WITH TEACHERS

London, November 1.-Alfred Mosly, the English publicist, whose efforts have re- suited in the invasion of England by a regiment of American school teachers, told the American that he was delighted at the success of his plan.
 There are now over 300 American teachers in England" he said. ''The average stay of each teacher is six weeks. By March of next year over 1000 teachers will have visited England and studied our educational system
 Their visit is the return of the trip 800 English teachers made to America two years ago.
 Our English teachers learned much from America. They were impressed with that national love of education in America which is sadly lacking in Eng land. In America everybody is anxious for an education. Here the bulk of the people do not seem to care much about being educated
 America has taught our teachers much. I hope England may teach the Americans something.
 ''The American teachers, for instance, will be struck by many things about our educational system. They will realize what I term the viciousness of class in England, the complete separation of the rrner classes iron, he owar and the handicap which Q low class English toy has in starting out in life, and realizing that he must keep his place or be snub- bed if he tries Co rise
 While it is we'll from some points of view that the masses of the people should be made to respect those in au- thority. yet on the whole believe class distinction to be not only vicious but the curse of England. It hampers effort and kills ambition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
FAVORITE DISHES
 OF THE POPE

Rome, November IA foreign prelate and frequent visitor to the Holy See, who repeatedly had the honor to dine with the Pope, informs the American correspon- dent as to the Holy Fathers favorite dishes and his cuisine in general.
 For second breakfast Plus x. prefers boiled beef, mutton or veal, with toma- toes and onions. After this simple dish he eats a bit of cheese and some fruit For dinner he orders very often vegetable dish made of beans and garlic. The piece de resistance is frequently polenta of birds, on fast days fish polenta. Boiled tomatoes and grated onions are also fav- orite dishes with the Holy Father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Various Election Forecasts.

NeNw York, November 1.-SpeciaD Norman R. Mack has issued a statement predicting the election of W. J. Bryan by vote of 331 out of 483 votes in the electoral college. MT. Mack's table follows: Solid south, 169; Connecticut, '; Colorado, ,; New York, 39; Kansas, 10; New Jersey, 12; North Dakota, 4; Oregon, 4; Rhode Island, 1; West Virginia, z; Wisconsin 13; Wyoming, 3; Indiana, 15; Idaho, 3; Montana, B Ohio, 23; Nebraska. G.; South Dakota. 4. Total, 331. The New York Globe publishes table today giving Taft 31S and Bryan ITO. The Evening Mail gives Taft 305 and Bryan IFS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Cheap Electricity.

Edinburg, November 1.-Privileged by ducal enterprise to have the cheapest cleo tricity supply in the British Isles, Foch- abers, Banffshire, is the best lighted country town in Scotland.
 The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, owner of the surrounding estate, had his castle lighted by electricity, the power being generated by the River Spey. and he then decided to let the townsfolks have the same advantages. For five shillings ($1.25) a year, every house is brilliantly lighted, and there is also a good system of street lighting,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02

Atlanta. Ga, November 1.--(Special) l. The vacancy made in the Atlanta Base ball associations directory by the retire filled by the election to his place of Pres ton Arkwright, president of the local street car company. This marked the final step in the pas sage of the Atlanta Baseball association into the hands of the Georgia Railway and Electric company. The only man now connected with the association who is not also a direct employe of the street car company is ]. W Hesman, and of course in his present position he is prac- tically a street car company employe
 However, there is no kick in Atlanta on this move. The street car company, since it obtained control of the franchise has built the finest ball park in the south, has spent money literally for players, and has supplied a good car service to the park. There hasn't been any senti- ment wasted on the proposition, but the street car company has shown that it understands the primary rule of suc- cessful baseball. to-wit: Give the fans team if you want them to go to the games.
 William Smith, manager of the local club, will represent the Atlanta Base. ball association at the meeting of the National Association of Minor Leagues, which will be held November 10. Smith does not anticipate much call for his serv- ices as representative of a Southern club and is really going in quest of a first baseman. When the White Sox drafted Tennant, who was bought by Atlanta, subject to major league draft, they up- set the calculations of the local club and now a new first baseman must be se- cured. for Jim Fox is to be passed on. Smith will attempt to buy a first baseman while in Chicago at the meeting.
 As soon as the session is over Smith will at once return to Atlanta, which will be his headquarters until the end of next season.
 The football games for next Saturday are:
 Arkansas versus Drury at Springfield.
 Auburn versus Tech at Atlanta.
 Davidson versus North Carolina Agri- cultural and Mechanical.
 Louisiana State university versus Agri- cultural and Mechanical of Mississippi.
 Mercer versus Dahlonega at Macon.
 Carolina vs. Virginia Polytechnic insti- tute at Richmond
 Sewanee versus St. Louis university at St Louis.
 Tennessee versus Vanderbilt at Nash vile.
 Tulane versus Baylor university at New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02

This is one season that Vanderbilt, even should the Commodores win every game on their southern schedule, twill not be able to boast an uncontested champion ship.
 The Louisiana State university, accord ing to comparative scores, is at the pres ent time more entitled to championship honors than Vanderbilt
 While Vanderbilt defeated the South western Presbyterian university only P to 6, Louisiana State university showed the same team under by 55 to score. l. Louisiana leaped into prestige Saturday afternoon when Auburn, which team had previously conquered Sewanee, was beaten 10 to g.
 If Vanderbilt defeated Tennessee next Saturday and Sewanee on Thanksgiving,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
BIRMINGHAM TRAILING
 IN THE BOWLERS' LEAGUE

Macon now holds practically every high score. They hold the high team score of 2725, and Cheshire of Macon holds the high individual average for three games of POS; the high individual average for 12 games of 19O and the high individual score for one game of 237 points.
 Or next Friday Birmingham will play Memphis and the Mobile bowlers will be pitted against Nashville. Tonight Knights s picked team of local bowlers will play the Birmingham team of the Southern Bowl ing league on the Apollo alleys On Wednesday night at s:30 o'clock the Bir- mingham league team will play the Attn 1etic club team. The public is invited to be present at all games, there being no admission charged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
WORLDS EXPERTS
 NEXT AT SAVANNAH

/ The following are the championship en- tries for the great Savannah automobile race:
 1taly-Nazarro, Fiat car; Wagner, Fiat car; De Palma, Fiat car; Cagno, Itala car; Fournier, Itala car.
 Germany-Hemery, Benz car: Hanroit, Benz car; Erie, Benz car; Salzer, Mer- cedes car; Pogge, Mercedes car.
 France-Szisz Renault car; Strang, Renault car; Duray, De Deitrich car: Hautvast, Clement-Bayard car; Rigal, Clement-Bayard car.
 America-Michener, Lozier car; Chemro- let, Matheson car; Patschske, Acme car: Bergdoll, American-Locomotive car; Will Hams, B. l.. M. car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Vanderbilt Cann0f Claim
 He Championship Hono1s

Vanderbilt cannot claim the southern championship until Louisiana is beaten.
 A post-season game between the two would be a drawing card.
 Will Vanderbilt have the nerve to face the Louisiana Tigers?
 In 1904 when the southern champion ship was equally divided between Auburn and Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt was very anx- ious to enter a post-season battle. Will that anxiety be as keen this season?
 Vanderbilt is not as strong as last sea- son. If Vanderbilt defeats Tennessee Sat urday the Commodores will know that they have been in fight. And it is not altogether certain that Vanderbilt will walk away with Sewanee on Thanksgiv- ing for the Purple Tigers are stronger than they appeared in their game against Auburn in Birmingham some weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Phosphate Plant Burned.

Mulberry, Fla, November 1.-Fire to- day destroyed a large portion of the Mulberry plant of the Prairie Pebble Phosphate company. The employees of the company battled with the fire for several hours before the flames could be .ex- tinguished The entire drying plant, dry bin and general offices of the company, together with boarding house, hotel and two private residences, were burned to the ground. The loss is estimated at S10OOO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
HIGH SCHOOL WILL PLAY
 SQUAD FROM OWENTON

morrow afternoon are both said to be very tactful, and the game is expected to be a pretty one. The High school boys hope to offset Owenton's superior weight with their feetness and trick formations. However, they realize that they will have to meet strong aggregation.
 There has been quite lot of friendly rivalry between Owenton and the High school during the past two or three years. In both of the annual games played in 1906 and 1907 the public school boys sue ceeded in downing the college players by small scores. Owenton is said to have this year one of the strongest teams in the history of the college, as is the case with the High school, and whichever way the game goes tomorrow it is expected that the score will be close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Mystery in a Death.

Pitts, Ga., November 1.-Much mystery surrounds the death here early today of Pleas Hall, whose body was found on the Sea Board Air Line tracks neal the Gulf Line Junction with the head completely severed and with an ugly theory is that his body was placed on the track with view to making hs death appear accidental.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Tennis Experts Arrive.

Brisbane, Australia, November Erred erick B. Alexander and Reals c. Wright, the American inteinationa lawn tennis team who will compete for the Davis cup at Melbourne, arrived here today. Both are in good health and are san guine of taking the cup back to the United States. The cup matches will be decided about the middle of No vember
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Hysteria Contagious.

Vienna, November 1.--Medical annals re- port sporadic cases of contagious hyste- ria Five cases of this sort were noticed in the drying room of the military laun- dry.
 An ambulance was summoned for a laundress named Aloisia. 20 years old, at- tackled by fit of hysteria. Before the doctor arrived, four more girls were writhing on the floor, afflicted in the same manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Prizes Awarded Axiators.

Berlin, November 1.-The Aero club of Berlin today awarded officially the prizes in the international race for the Bennett cup, which was started from this city De- tober II. The Swiss balloon Helvetia is given first prize, the English Banshee second and the Belgian Belgyr third prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Football Player Badly Hurt.

Montgomery, November 1.-(Special) In the Auburn-Louisiana game this afternoon at Auburn, Fullback Penton of the Auburn team was seriously in- jured in one of the scrimmages and was carried from the field in an uncon- scious condition. Up to a late hour tonight Penton had not regained con sciousness, and his condition is re- garded as serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02

of the winner. and which will remain the property of the association as 6 challenge trophy.
 Besides this $So0o in cash prizes are offered. half by the A. c. A. and half by the Savannah Automobile club, of which s3000 will go to the driver who comes first in the race. $2O00 to the second. 5000 to the third, $500 to the fourth. s700 to the fifth and 5000 to the sixth.
 Outside of this the winner will profit still further. it being estimated that the race is worth s7000 in cash to the driver who brings his car in first. For example the manufacturer whose tire he uses will pay him 5000. the mag meter manufacturer another $1000 the spark plug and the shock absorber manufacturers $500 each, and so it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Official Team Battinu.

Fly Ball Sacrifice Hits-New York, 4s; Cincinnati, 47; Chicago, 47; Pittsburg, AZ; Boston, 41 Philadelphia, 28 St. Louis, 23; Brooklyn 12.
 Three Leading Fly Ball Sacrifice Hit ters-seymour New York, 13; Donlin, New York, 10; Tinker, Chicago. 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Arkansas Is Not Close.

Little Rock. Ark. November 1.-h no congressional district in Arkansas is the contest regarded close. A full dem ocratic delegation is conceded. For President, Arkansas will probaly re- ceive the largest democratic majority in it's history, as the republicans have shown little interest in Tuesdays eec- ton. The campaign will close tonight with democratic rallies in several cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Auburn Player Reeoverlna.

Montgomery, November 1.-Fullbaeii Penton. of the Auburn football team Who was seriously injured yesterday after noon in the game with Louisiana uni versity, is reported as much better to- day and attending physicians say that he will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Big Prize Offered.

Paris, November 1.-The National Aerial league has offered prize of 5000 to the first aeroplane that travels from Chalons to Paris. A scientific paper called Nature has offered another prize of an equal amount to the first aeroplane that travels 100 kilometres (62 miles) in straight lipa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Vote against the amendment and prevent the disintegration of your home county.

Equal rights to all. No spe- cial privileges to citizens be- cause they live in Bessemer. Vote against the new county amendment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02

The Birmingham team of the Southern Bowling league is still trailing along in fourth place with two games lead on Mo bile, the tailender. Including Friday nights games the league standing follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02

Kentucky Boarding Stables now ready to beard your horses and mules. Best feed; plenty bedding. Proper care of vehicles and harness. 1920 to 1926 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02

The Birmingham team did not play Fri day, but scores from other games have been received, showing Macon and Mem phis winners over Mobile and Nashville, respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Official Averages Of
 The National League

New York, November 1.-Following are the official batting averages of National league players who participated in 15 or more championship games during the sea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Four Miles of New Road.

Savannah has had built four miles of new roadway particularly for this race. It is a straight stretch for that dis tance with a solid 20-foot surface and a right of way nearly three times that wide. It was cut practically through a virgin forest and the land owners gave the right of way free of cost.
 It Is upon this particular stretch of road known as Ferguson avenue that it is expected some records will be broken. President Frank C. Battey of the Savannah Automobile club de- clares that the big cars will have no difficulty in attaining their highest speed upon this piece of road, or from 120 to 125 miles an hour.
 The Savannah Automobile club this week had about 20 Georgia newspaper men as their guests. and after having fed them well and shown them over the city, with the lavish hospitality for which Savannahians are famous, took them over the new auto racing course in some of the fastest machines owned in the city. They marvelled at what had been done. It is a sight that car ries with 1t apparent proof of the as- sertion that as an automobile course it excels any that may be found else- where the world oyer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Selfish interests would di- vide old Jefferson. Vote against the amendment.

Don't help the people of Bes- semer to force their country neighbors out of Jefferson county. Vote against the new county amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-02
Grand Prize.

As the grand prize the Antomible club of America offers q s5o0O gold cup upon which will be engraved the name