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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29
ROAD WORK IN SOUTH
REVIEWED IN ADDRESS
feNas and Its Problems We're Refer
red to as Being Dealt With
in IA Brave Way.
Associated Press Special.

+ASoONltlttu iCoS ADpNHNlHt-
Washington, July 29.-The In
terstate Good Roads conference is in
session at Mountain Lake Park,
Maryland. 1t deals principally with
the road problems of Maryland and
West Virginia. Managing Director
Dave of the Southern Commercial
| Congress, however, appeared before
the conference last night and made
a sweeping survey of the good roads
effort in all southern states, outside
of Maryland and West Virginia. His
report was up to the minute and in
many cases included happenings
within a week
Alabama was praised for its five
year campaign to secure state
highway commission.
Arkansas was commended for hav-
ing now formed a state good roads
and drainage association to prepare
a general road law, which the state
still lacks
Florida was commented on for its
country roads, made of brick, and
ltttut tbui " NOl up StIllllltilt
for good roads association.
Georgia was pra'se for its con-
Wet work on the roads, AIS being
at work over III countless and for
its proposed law for a state high
way commission,
Kentucky was referred to for its
great pike systems of crushed rock.
Louisiana came in for great praise
because of the sudden change from |
TO activity under the eff |
forts of Governor Sanders,
Mississippi was shown to be pre-
pairing great and worthy campaign
Missouri was commended as NOV
ng towards state aid particularly as
applied to great trunk lines propos-
ID.
North Carolina was shown to be
Up to the minute and ahead on its
'entral Highway plans.
Oklahoma was shown to have ali
specially heavy problem since every
ection line is by law a public road
South Carolina was shown to lead
n the use of sand-clay mixtures and
heap construction.
Tennessee with it's daring plans
Tor main lines of travel east and
west and for inter-mountain scenery |
was highly praised
Texas and it's problems were refer
red to as being dealt with in a brave
way; there being 10000 miles of 1
read to handle
Virginia was especially commend
d for its progress in bridge building
nd the influence of the state high
cay commission
In closing Mr. Dave said; The
outh has yet long way to go, but
t is on the way. When our great
resident last week took almost as
ong to get to the battle field of Buli
Run from Washington as it took a
lumber of earnest and eager men to
ret from Bull Run to Washington
fifty years ago, it is quite evident
hat we have much yet to do In this
| may mention that while
this session is going forward the
state highway commissioner of Vir-
ginia and a number of other import
ant gentlemen are actually travers-
ing the roads between Washington
and Richmond for the purpose of es- |
tablishing a highway that is credit |
able and that will form an important |
link in relation to highways north }
of Washington and highways south |
of Richmond
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29
TWO WOMEN ROBBED
BN NEGRO ON TRAIN



! Done by IA Black on Katy
Passenger Out of Waco.
! Temple. Texas, July 29.-Mrs
Grey Harris and her mother were
robbed by a negro as they came out
Of Waco last night on Missouri
Kansas and Texas train.
A negro who had evidently been
observing them through car win
dow swung on truss rod of the
coach as it passed through the Waco
yards He stood on the rod and
reached in the window next to which
sat Mrs. Harris, He secured her
watch and attempted to get her
purse, which lay in the seat between
the two ladies' Mrs. Harris fought
him off, but not until after he sue
ceeded in getting the purse, after
which he jumped to the ground and
disappeared in the darkness.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

Tom Finty Jr, of the Dallas
News, sees trouble ahead for both
the pros and the ants at the ap-
preaching called session Of the legs-
lature, He rather thinks that the
aim Of each side will be TO strength
en- its position by playing politics IN
stead Of getting down to business.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

The testimony before the Lorimer
investigating committee on Thurs
day was interesting in the extreme,
and tended to show that the blonde
senator is not such an upright,
christian gentleman as his friends
would have the country believe
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

There is fun ahead The attorney
generals department rules that each
side in the late prohibition contest
must file an itemized account Of
their campaign expenses. This APP
plies to both state and county chair
men. Let us have the figures. We
understand that Tom Ban and the
men under him are ready
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

Two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars more will be asked to finish
the job of raising the Maine. If the
projectors of this enterprise are not
careful. they win succeed in raising
something else besides the vessel
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Tell Us About II.

This paper can give all the local
news only as our friends lend US their
cooperation, II anyone visits you, II
you contemplate leaving town, If you
see or hear or do anything out of the
ordinary days routine, tell us about
it, that we NAV tell the public.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

The opposition to free raw mater
ial does not come from the farmer.
but from the halls of congress and
few printing offices The sturdy son
Of toll is not manifesting any great
amount of interest in the matter
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

Ex-Governor Haskell is now out
after the seat occupied by Senator
Owens Of Oklahoma. The rejoicing
of the public over the retirement OF
the strenuous ex-governor to private
life was of short duration.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

Senator Bailey has resigned from
the committee on privileges and
elections of the senate, giving as a
reason that his time is too much
taken up with other matters now
pending before that body. ~
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

We have arrived upon an inyesti-
cation era in the history Of this
country Numerous trusts and all
the governmental departments at
Washington are in the hands of diff
ferent committees, all Of which goes
10 show the necessity Of occasionally
changing the party in control Of the
government, so that the books may
be examined.
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Main Street Christian Church.

Bible school at 9.45 a. m On ac-
count part of church having been
torn down number of classes can
meet at parsonage. Preaching at IL
a m No services at night G. F
Bradford, Pastor
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Foley Kidney Pills are composed
Of ingredients specially selected for
their corrective, healing, tonic and
stimulating effect upon the kidneys,
bladder and urinary passages They
are antiseptic, antilithic and a uric
acid solvent For sale by Curtin s
Two Drug Stores d&w
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

Dallas is asking for another Grim
inal district court If she keeps heI
saloons she will need court fol
each ward, and will then be unable
to try all the murder cases.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

Governor Colquitt is working on
his message to be read to the legisla-
ture next Monday, and the people
are working on their message to be
read to him next year
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

The pro committee in session at
Fort Worth today will act wisely il
it does just what the ants desire it
should not do
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

is effective for coughs and colds in
either children or grown persons. No
opiates, no harmful drugs In the yal
low package Refuse substitutes.
For sale b. Curlin's Two Drug
Stores d&w
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

Theodore Roosevelt threatens moi
70 make any more speeches during
the present year. There is danger of
the silence becoming oppressive
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

Texas did have few days of ex-
tremely warm weather, but it did
not continue long enough to attract
public attention.
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Methodist Church.

Sunday school at $3.50 a. M. There
Will be no preaching at the morning
or evening hours on account of the
Chautauqua
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IN THE CHURCHES.
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Preaching at II a. m. and p.
m By Rev T. c. Kuykendall Sunday
school at $50 a. m Unions at p.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

See that Fuller & Johnson pump
ing engine at F. s. Cronk Co. s It's
cheaper and more reliable than a
wind mill. No trouble to show you
how II works. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-07-29

oath room ware, such as glass
towel bar glass shelf, soap dish.
tumbler holder etc, on display at
F. S. Cronk Co.'S. If
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Entered at the WaxahachIe Postotfice as
Mail Matter of the Second Glass.
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Office Upstairs over Durham Dry
Goods Co. Waxahachie, Texas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02

William Northrop. Mrs. Charles Ball.
Miss Cally Ryiand, Miss Margaret Lee,
Miss Garlic Minor and Miss Ella Bin
ford
Gaities at the Country Club.
Saturday the second. and Monday
the fourth, will be feature days at the
Country club The biggest golf tour
naments of the year are To be played
these two days; Saturday for the in
divdual championship Of Virginia. and
on Monday all the cities Of the STATE.
who are fortunate to have golf courses
participate in team match for At
state cup. The teams began to ar
rive Thursday. and will put up at the
club as far rs the sleeping accommo~
dations Of the club permit. The usu1:
Saturday night music and dancing
viii start half an hour earlier than
usual,
On Monday the association dinner
Will be given to all the teams entered.
and at ZOO O'clock the association
meeting Will take place. Members of
the club are looking forward to meet
ing many out of-town friends, ana n
general lively and interesting two days
may be expected. Music and dancing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02

Monday evening will begin at g. 80
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02

derton. OF Alexandria Wingfield and
Murphy, OF Richmond, Weems, OF
Texas. Ball, of Florida.
The Children's Masque Fancy Dress
Ball Thursday evening gave great
pleasure to the grown people as well
as children. Among the numerous
rough riders. sailors, Indian, fairies
and others who were loudly applaud
ed. two deserve special mention. Miss
Helen Hunter as Dutch Doll and
Master Henderson Hedriek as "a
clown.
Friday morning large bridge was
given In the ball room by Mrs. Elton,
of Savannah. Ga. Mrs Weems, of
Texas, making the highest score, was
given d set Of pins. The second prize.
silk embroidered hose. went to Mrs
Schley. of Lynchburg. The consola-
tion candy YVES drawn by Mrs. Harry
Brinkley, of Norfolk.
After the dance Saturday evening
Mrs Ball. Of Florida, entertained at
a farewell Welsh Karebit in the card
noon, 10 her many friends who SO re-
greet her departure,
Mrs and Miss Anderton, OF Alex
andria. entertained at a delightful
porch party Monday evening.
Among the recent arrivals are Mrs
w. w. GWathmey ana FAMILY, Misses
Motteu, Mr.. Mofteau, of Norfolk. Mr.
and Mrs Duke and family, OF Char
lottesville. Va.
This week two large parties drove
to the White Sulphur for the day.
Mrs. Harry Rrinkley, of Norfolk.
chaperoning the party Of Monday,
and Tuesday Mrs. Henry Wales, of
Norfolk. chaperoned.
Miss Mildred I3aya WIS hostess at
a large chatting dish party Wednesday
afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02
KING GEORGE

! Especial TO The Richmond virginian.)
KING GEORGE. VA, Sept l.
Rains are descending in no uncertain
quantities and have come at a sea-
son whom much fodder will be In
jured should they continue many
days. The farmers are in the midst
Of fodder pulling and much is hang
Ing In the field
Miss Jennie Hullihen, of Staunton.
who has been a guest of Mrs. T. l..
Hunter and other friends here. has
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Somerville Bowie.
of Washington. are guests of Mr.. II.
II. Hunter.
Miss Maude Wynn. OF Murfrees-
boro. n. c., who has been visiting
Mrs. +. r. Ninde at Colonial Beach.
has left for Baltimore.
Mrs. Mary Bush, OF Baltimore. Is
a guest OF Mrs John G. Boggs
Mrs. John Peyton Washington is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Oscar
Suter, in Sacramento. Cal.
Miss Blanche Cooksey, OF Washing
ton, Is guest of Miss Carrie Wash
ington.
Mrs. NJ. L. Fauntleroy, who spent
the past month with Mrs. II. T. Gar
nett at Spy Hin," has returned to
Washington.
Miss Martha Massey, OF Washing
ton and King. Is spending the season
at her cottage here.
Miss Mamie S. Rogers has returned
from lengthy stay in Richmond, n.
c.. and Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Toombs, who
have been visiting their relatives. the
Hunters. have returned to Washing.
ton.
Mrs. Rose r. Hunter has returned
to King George, after visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. William IL. Matthews, at
lakewood, n. j.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02

mother, Mrs. W. Y Atkinson, at New
man. before coming to their home
In Richmond. where they will be quite
an acquisition TO society.
Engagements
An engagement OF much general
interest which has lust neen an
noUnced at Capon Springs. W Va, is
that OF Mrs paysie Haskell. Of Phila-
deiphia, TO c Marshall baldwin. Of
Winchester. Mrs haskell was fer
merly Miss Davsie carter. of Mary
land. Mr.. Baldwin is a member Of
the prominent old Virginia family
Of that name, being the son of pr.
Cornelius Baldwin. of Winchester. lie
is considered one Of the leading hust-
ness men OF the South. and Is We'll
known both socially and in business
circles in Richmond The date for
the wedding has not yet been fixed.
Mr. and Mrs. r. { Mcdaniel, Of
Lyuchburg. have announced the GU
gagement Of their daughter. Eliza.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02

by Theodore p shonts. Of New York.
Recent arrivals at "old Whit from
Baltimore are NJ. Robinson. Villa m
Headington. Miss Alice Mcneil Thomas
A Chilean. J. Bayne Doughty
william Fitzgerald. of Chicago is so
journng here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Elkins, Of Nor
aautown, W Va. arrived Wednesday
fer tn days visit. The Elktns are
exceedingly popular at the Springs
where they give many informal affairs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02
SWEET CHAL YBEATE
SPRINGS

Especial 10 The Richmond Nirginiano
SWEET CHALYBEATE. VA. Sept
1.-The events, both large and small.
Of the past week have crowded so
fast and thick upon each other, IS to
Keep the guests Of this charming re-
sort busy from morning until late at
night
The most important event this week
was the German Friday evening given
by the young men. Mr.. James Hume.
Of Portsmouth, Va, led the twenty
three couples through many new and
PRETTY figures, Al midnight a de-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02

to Mr.. James Edward Cunningham.
The wedding will take place in the
fall.
Southwest German Club Dance.
Among the Richmonders attending
the last semi onthly summer GER
man at the Roanoke Country Club.
Wednesday were Miss Neale dancing
with Mr.. Tom Andrews, and Miss
koiner with Mr.. Lawrence Carter.
Personals.
Mrs w. W, Folkes is In Newport
News in attendance upon the mar
rage OF Miss Lois Gertrude Leonard
to Mr.. Harry Shawen, which was
solemnized Thursday.
Miss Louise A. Ryan, who has been
the popular and attractive guest OF
Miss Margaret Glass Williams. OF
Danvilie. has returned homie.
Mrs Samuel waddill and Miss
Emil Wright W-addnl left the city Fri
day to spend three weeks at White
sulphur. They viii re joined by Mr..
WaddiA in ten DAYS.
Miss Mona Bates, Of Jacksonville,
Fla. Is the guest Ut her aunt, Mrs.
n. p. Barnes. Of Petersburg Miss
Bates will attend the Randolph
Maeor College, at Lynchhurg, this
fah, preparatory TO entering Vassar.
where she is registered for 1919.
Mrs b. T Thomas is the guest
Of friends in keysulle, Va.
Nil. I-ft-n
a pleasant visit to the Misses Haw.
OF Ashland.
Mrs. Byrd Warwick and daughter.
Miss Warwick, who have been spend
ing the summer in Maine, have re-
turned home.
Miss Nellie w. Birdsong. who has
teen teaching in a girls summer
camp en- Tripp Lake, Poland Springs.
Me, Will return 10 the city this month.
Miss Birdsong Is making quite
name for herself as coming ednr2-
tor and her friends predict fer her
high honors in the educational world.
Mrs. sheldon a. Morris and sen.
Kenneth Morris ~ Jacksonville, Fla,
who have been spending August with
relatives here and in Charlottesville.
VIII leave Tor t.awrenceviNe, y j.,
the coming week, n enter her son
There in school Mrs Norris yalI
sperd several weeks IN New York.
returning IN Jacksonville the latter
part or September
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Powers. of Ala
hama, arc spending come time in
the city.
Mr.. and Mrs Bernard Guest ana
family Will come To Richmond this
month. where they Will maze their
future home.
Mrs. Lewis Wheat and Miss Fran
ces Wheat spent August al New Cas-
tie. Va. Miss Elizabeth Wheat was
AZ Natural Bridge for the latter part
of the month where she was ths
guest OF Mrs. Urquhart.
Mr.. and Mrs f. c. perouze who
have been touring Firx3 n4ss, sSenvi4ng
some time at Natural Bridge and
later motoring Ia White Sulphur have
returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Lleweilyn Mcveigh
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Harwood,
Wfo have been 10 Fairfax Leeshurx
and many other places in tho noun
tains OF Virginia In Mr. Meyeigh's
touring car, have returned home.
MFR G. W. Patterson. OF Green's
boro7 y. c.. is in the city on a bust
ness trip.
Mrs. n. S Gaulding, of Keysville.
Is spending the week In the city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02

The tennis tourUameHt IN winch
twenty-five people participated Was
watched by may spec ta2oTs who gath
Grad oou tire lawn in ffcn4a Of the
Casino The contest WAS finely won al
ter Il hardly contested deuce set by
Aiiss Nell Potts. Of Richmond. and Mr..
walker who defeated Miss Emily
Powell, of New York, and ponglAs
Ail@n of Cincinnati
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02

green were gracefully introduced In
the serving Of q delicious menu.
Mrs. Hayes wore white olga crepe
embroidered, and Mrs. Baltzell wore
Glue embroidered chiffon.
Captain and Mrs. Baltzell left FRI
day 70 be the guests of the latter,s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02
Society

Every train that enters Richmond
whistles Its Home Sweet Home" for
the returning traveller, for September
is essentially the home coming month.
Every steamer blowing its way up the
James numbers among its passengers,
Richmond who eagerly watch by day
for the tall spires and skyscrapers,
and by night for the myriads of lights
twtnkling like glow worms, of their
beloved home city. Richmond well
comes her returning sons and daugh-
tiers, bringing with them all the fresh
ness of an outing among the hills;
all the gayety Of youthful vigor In
tensiffed by Il season of rest and the
JOY OF anticipation of an exceptionally
brilliant winter. Among those expected
home this month are the tourists VINO
have been travelling abroad during
the summer months; the debWantes
of the approaching season. who have
made lite at the irings and seaside
resorts cne long ha ppy dream. matrons
who are to chaperon society in its win
ter gayety. and children, who have
Joamed the fields and dells in the
long gladstone holiday. but before
whom now rises the stern, forbidden
aspect of the school room. a few Of
those returning this month are, MISS
Mary Johnson Miss Eloise Johnson,
Miss Elizabeth Johnson, Mr.. Walter
Johnson. Mrs. BENZ Palmer. Misses
Elizabeth and Maimie Davenport,
Misses Fanny Scott, Emma Conquest,
Katherine Hagan, Camilla Wexford,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Purcell. Misses
Belle and Elizabeth Willard, Mr. and
Mrs, Charles Davenport. Miss Delta
Davenport, Mr.. Rutherford Davenport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon Davenport, Miss
Lucy Ford Workman. Miss Helen
Adams, Mrs. j. ". Jewell. Miss Louise
Boudar. Miss Daisy Boykin. Captain
and Mrs. Ira Weiser, MIR. and Mrs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02

lightful supper was served. The deco
rations were effective. The chap
erones were Miss Cooke, OF Norfolk:
MAZDA mes Schiey, of Lynchburg; Bald
win, Truxton. Goodwin. Leigh. Shield,
Finch and Priddy of Norfolk: An
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02
FATALLY INJURED BY.
FALL FROM GIN HOUSE

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
BENSON, n. c.. Sept. 1,--~James
Smith White. SIS years old, fell from
third story of a gin house and is
fatally hunt. He WAS drunk. Had
he not been the. physicians say he
would have been killed instantly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-02

Those receiving Saturday afternoon
at the Petersburg Country Club VIII
be Mesdames Edwin Whitmore. Fred
GIL MaNerlY TONNES John NJ HIM
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-11-08
S19,95O FOR PRIZE winners
AUTOMOBILE RACES AT SAVAN-
NAH TO BE GREAT EVENT.
Will Occur Nov. 27-3O, and Be Wit
messed by Immense Crowds From
All Parts of the Country.

SAVANNAH, Ga.-With $19,500
in cash already hung up as prize
money for the winners of the auto
mobile races in Savannah on Novem-
Der 9th to 30th, and with the large
majority of the tire concerns and &C
cessory manufacturers not yet heard
from, it appears that not only will
the races set up racords for the ami
hilation of distance but will as we'll
place new figures on prizes carried
away by winning drivers.
Yesterday the amounts were added
to by offers from the Bosch Magnetic
Company of $3.50 for the winners
who are equipped with Bosch mag
netoes, and by the Findelsen & Kropf
Manufacturing Company, makers of
the Rayfeld carbureter, of $4,000.
These with the previous offer of the
Remy Electric Company of $4,250
to those winning with Remy Mag
netOes and the offer of the Savannah
Automobile Club of $4,000 in gold
to the winners of the events make
the total which will be greatly swell
ed when the other offers come in.
The offer of the Fihdelsen e. KrOpf
Manufacturing Company is for the
winner of the Savannah Challenge
Trophy $3.50, and the winner of the
Tiedeman Cup Race $3.50.
The offer of the Bosch Magnetic Co.
is $500, 5000 and 500 respectively
for first, second and third place in
the Grand Prize: $500, 500 and
$50 for first, second and third in the
Vanderbilt; 800, $50 and $25 for
the Tiedeman Trophy, and the same
for the Savannah Challenge Trophy.
All these prizes are offered with
the proviso that the winners must be
equipped with product of the com
pany Offering the prizes. The gold
prizes offered by the Savannah Auto
mobile Club are without restriction
to go to the winners.