Carter's Pool Room on East Main Street, phone 5429-4827. Since
horse racing has been banned, he Just operates a "Friendly poker game. "

Royal Cafe Inc., 301 W. Short Street. A hand book was operated
in the rear, women could go into this place, that is they had a room
especially for them. In the basement, they have one of the largest
gambling dives in the city. Slot machines and every thing. “Maybe
I shouldn't have mentioned this place, as I understand the police
jadge T. J. Ready owns half interest in it. Chief of Police Austin
B. Price might get into trouble if he had it raided.’

Drake Hotel, 317 W. Short Street

M. B. Adams, 685 S. Broadway

The Mainspring, 442 W. Main 8t.
Riley's Cafe, 152 N. Limestone St
Robb's Bar, 108 N. Broadway

Spring House Bar Inc,, 500 W. Main St.
Stag Cafe, 110 S. Mill St.

Weitzel's Lunch, 108 N. Mill St.

Zoo Cafe Inc., 117 8. Limestone St.
Scott Hotel, 704 8S. Broadway

This is just a partial list that I can pick out from the phone
book. It is estimated there are about 50 hand books operated in
Lexington, when the races are going full swing. I would say that
means they employ from 400 to 500 men.

Dr. Allen, don't get me wrong, I am an ardent race horse fan.
I love them. But I think it should be discontinued for the duration,
Race horse are the life of this section of the country. But when
such articles like this come out, on the front page, I canjkeep still.