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Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
POLICE REFUSED ADMISSION
Sc. Louis Omcers ordered 20 DeImnr
Race Track by Governor Folk
Kept out by Gateman.

ST, LOUIS. July 22.-For the first time
since the anu-pool selling law went into
effect. Governor Joseph w. Folk today
took an active part In the effort to sup
press the alleged violations Of the law at
the Deimar race track.
Acting under his direct orders a force
OF seventy-hve city policemen under tho
personal command Of Chief of Police Kiely,
visited the race course and after a brief
parley with the gatekeepers, who refused
them admission, encamped about the en-
trance, while A. c. Stewart, president OF
the st. Louis Board OF Police Commission
ers. Chief Kelly and Chief OF Detectives
Desmond, bought tickets and entered the
grounds.
The police offcials were met by officials
OF the track and together with the latters'
attorneys held a consultation. Chief Kelly
announced that no arrests would he made
unless he saw evidences that the law
was being violated
The police remained at the track until
after the last race and then returned to
their reserve station houses. No arrests
were made.
The fact that Governor Folk had ordered
out the city police was given wide publ
cation early in the day and there was an
al VI unusual NuAeN IA tAAS NANaAlAg VI ING
betting ring
The Delmar track is located in st. Louis
county, Just west of the city limit, and
the question OF the authority Of the gov
ernor TO use the city police force in the
county Jurisdiction has been freely agi-
tated for several days, but the action of
Governor Folk was taken after seeking
legal advice
As the result of a conference held over
the long distance telephone with A. c.
Stewart president of the St. Louis Board
Of Police Commissioners, the governor or
dered a sufficient force Of city police mo-
bllized at the nearest police station to
Delmar race track to cope with any stu
alton that might arise.
The police were instruced to use all peace
full means to gain admission to the race
track, but that II resisted with force, to
fight their way in, arresting any en-
ployes OF the track or county official who
attempted to Interfere with them.
Judge Henry S. Bond, attorney for the
Delmar Jockey club, under date OF July
20 notified :He st. Louis police board by
letter that any attempt on the part OF the
police officers OF St. Louis to interfere with
the Demar race track or tresDass on the
Jockey clubs property situated within the
limits OF st Louis county would be re-
sisted by the Delmar club managers.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
PARKER'S GRANDSON RESCUED
Lad Has Marrow Escape from Drown
ing while Swimming I'm Hudson
with Grandsire.

POUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, July 22-Alton
Parker Hall, grandson of Judge Alton B.
Parker, had a narrow escape from drown
ing while swimming in the Hudson river
with his grandfather at Esopus today He
was rescued by Edward Fritz of Pough-
keepsie. The boy was out Of sight, but
Fritz dived and caught hold of his hand
about six feet under water, bringing him
to the surface and to the shore.
Judge Parker was prevented from aiding
the boy because the little fellow, who had
been on the judges back, had become
frightened and before falling Off into the
water had choked his grandfather breath
less.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
SIMPSONS CONDITION CRITICAL
Former Kansas COnsressman suffer-
ing from Rupture of Large
Artery Near the Henri

ROSWELL, N. M, July 22.-The condition
Of Jerry Simpson, former congressman
from Kansas, is declared to be critical by
the physicians in charge. He has suf-
fered rupture OF one OF the main arteries
near the heart and any violent motion of
the body might cause instant death, but
should nothing come TO cause the absolute
breaking OF the tissue about the blood
vessel he may recover. He is able to be
dressed, but the doctors say he will be con-
fined to the house for some time.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
LIVE STOCK MEN ASK AID
American Association Requests Pres
Ident TO Negotiate Treaties that
VIII Extend Market for Meats.

DENVER, July 22.-At a meeting OF the
Board OF Control OF the American Stock
Growers association today resolutions we're
adopted asking President Roosevelt to as
sist the stock growers Of the country in
securing reciprocity for American meats in
foreign countries. President mckenzie
was chosen to represent the association at
the reciprocity congress to be held at Chi
cago August Is and II.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
GERMAN SHIPS OFF DENMARK
EtinR Christian COnfers Highest order
of Nation Upon Commander
of Squadron.

COPENHAGEN. July Z.-The frst Ger
man squadron. commanded by Grand Ad-
miral Won Rooster. arrived here yesterday
and exchanged salutes with the forts and
the Danish squadron. The German AID
Danish admirals then exchanged visits.
King Christian gave an audience 70 Ad-
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23

mlral von Rooster and other German off,
GERS and invited them to dinner today. His
majesty conferred the highest Danish or
der that of the Elephant, on Admiral Won
Rooster. The squadron viii leave Danish
waters Monday
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23

to any hostility towards Russia. but solely
to hostility TO continuance OF the war.
He shares IN this respect the general view
Of the Gnancers here. one OF whom re-
marked: Russia is able ITO secure all the
French money che wants to make peace.
but not a centime to make war
After his conference with NJ. Rouvier and
his visit TO NJ. Loubet. NJ. witte passed
the rest. OF the afternoon in returning the
visits of personal friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
Bomb kills Several.

BYELOSTOK, Russia, July ga bomb
thrown in the center OF the town yesterday
killed several persons and severely wounded
a number OF others, including the chief of
police and his son.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
Cloak Dept. Bargains Monday

Briniantine Shirt waist Suits.
SILK Shirt Waist Suits.
Separate Skirts, Ladies' Waists Silk and
Wool Suits are now rapidly being closed
out in our Cloak department at half our
regular low prices.
All our 1880 Brilliantine Suits at s625.
Silk Suits all at half price.
Separate skirts-s75O, $3.50. 5000, $3.50
values. Monday at 1915. A75 S5.25 and
$6@.
In Separate Skirts we have quite a good
many in short sizes.
Shirt Waists-All our handsome high
grade waists reduced from 1900. $3.50, $3.50,
t6.75 to $500. A.75. SS7, $685.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
Bee. July "a. 1906
Clearing Sale Of Wash Goods
MoNnAY,s RARGAINsi

MONDAYS BARGAINS;
All Of our fine imported 4Oc and SOC Or
candies Monday 19c per yard.
Fine soc SILK Organizes Monday 19c yard.
Fine 75c Imported Novelties Monday 1sc
a yard.
Finest French Embroidered Dot SOC
Chambray Monday 19c
Finest Imported Irish Dimities Monday
l5c a yard.
Fine 5Oc scindla Novelty Net Monday 15c
a yard.
15c, zoe Voiles, Lawns and other suit
ings Monday sc a yard.
Aberfoyle Checked Embroidered Voiles,
tan and light blue. Monday 1Oc a yard.
15c Bouttone suitings, very, choice, Mon
day 1Oc per yard.
15c Fantasia Suitlngs Monday 10c per yard.
Fine Batiste Monday &c per yard.
&c and SOC Novelties Monday 15c a yard.
soc and 75c Novelties Monday 1sc a yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23

Income property for sale. MeCague In
vestment company. lSos Dodge street. See
large advertisement on page Of Illus
trated Section.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
SneClaI Sale of MOmen's IiOsleFY

Monday we place on special sale line
Of women's black gauze cotton hose,
IIermsdorf dye. made with a spllced selv-
age, real maco double soles, double heels
and toes These hose are very elastic and
Just the much wanted weight for summer
wear.
They are our regular SOC quality and
considered special good value at the price.
Monday we will place them on special
sale at 33c per pair.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23

AUSTIN, Tex, July 22.-Marion Williams
the widely known middle OF the road"
populst, died here today In the insane
asylum, where he had been confined for
several years.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
Special Sale Of White
Embroidered French MullS

Monday morning we will place on special
sale all our beautiful White Embroidered
French Mulls at just half price. Come
early as the quantity is limited.
These French Mulls are 20 inches wide.
All our SIS Embroidered white French
Mulls, Monday sale price SSc yard
All our $50 Embroidered White French
Mulls, Monday sale price 75c yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
Herr Mueller.

sALoNICA. European Turkey. July r.
Herr Mueller, the Austro-Hungarian civil
agent who has been supervising the re-
forms IN Macedonia, died here today.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23

All our SOC Colored Linen suitlng, Mon
day sale price 25c.
All our sc coiored Linen suiting, Mon
day sale price 22ihc.
All our Csc Colored Linen suiting Mon
day sale price 1sc.
All our Csc Colored Linen sultlng, Mon
day sale price i21fc.
Special sale Of fine Sheer White JAG
guard Suitings.
All our Csc White jacquard sulting, Mon
day sale price 12I1c yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23

TECUMsEH, Neb.. July 22.-(speclal
Telegram )-Helen Wilson, widow OF the
late Judge John Wilson Of this city. died
at her home here at an early hour this
morning, She had been in falling health
for several months. Her age was 81
years. Mrs. Wilson was a pioneer settler
Of johnson county. Funeral services will
be held Tuesday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
Special Sale of Cream
SlClIian and Black BrlIIiantlne.

One Of this seasons most wanted fabrics.
Rich In finish, fine in quality and ele-
CANT in appearance. They are right on
the top wave OF popularity. Don't miss
this great sale. Watch our Sixteenth
street window for these goods and see pa
oars for date of sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
DEATH RECORD.
Mrs. r. @. Heafey.

Mrs. Catherine Heafey, wife of p G.
Heafey OF the undertaking firm of Heafev
& Heafey died at O'Clock Saturday after
noon at Mercy hospital in Council Bluffs
from complication Of diseases which had
confined her to the hospital for a period
of eight weeks. Although Mrs. Heafey's
condition was considered serious for some
time. her death was sudden and unex-
pected. A little over eight weeks ago
she was taken to the Mercy hospital to
be operated on for appendicitis. She passed
through the operation successfully, but
complications set in which the physicians
were unable TO check
Mrs. Heafey has lived in Council Bluffs
nearly all her life up to about eight years
ago. when she was married to p C. Heafey
and removed to this city. Her mother
and father. MT and Mrs. McDermott, are
still living in Council Bluns.
DIT. B. A. McDermott, who has recently
been graduated from the Creighton Med
zeal college. now living in Omaha, is a
brother OF the deceased. John McDermott,
an undertaken OF Des Moines, Ia, is also
brother. Besides the two brothers, Mrs.
Heafey is survived by four sisters, all
Of whom live in Council Bluffs except
Mother Gertrude, who is mother superior
OF an order OF Catholic sisters at a girls
seminary In Sioux City Mother Vincent.
who is mother superior of the order OF
Sisters OF Mercy at Council Bluffs and
who has charge OF the Mercy and st. Ber-
nard's hospitals in that city, also survives
the deceased Mrs F. I, 6eybert and Mrs.
Peter McDermott are also sisters of de-
ceased
The funeral will be held from St. Peters
church, Twenty-eighth and Leavenworth.
Tuesday morning at o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
Special Sale Of Linen Suiting

Monday we will sell all our Colored
Linen sulting at just half price. Colors
navy blue. light blue. pink, brown, light
brown dark brown, tan.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-23
-President Expresses Regret.

OYSTER BAY, July 22.-President Roose-
welt was greatly shocked at the news OF
the disaster to the gunboat Bennington In
the harbor OF San Diego. Beyond express
ing profound regret he chose, however
to reserve expression on the matter until
he should have received complete details
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-25
G., WEDNESDAY 25,

Is now stopping at The home Of Mrs.
D. F L. Sal del.
ar Ed. Boyer has bought out th.
eli ctric plant formerly Owned b,
Sailing & Augbtry and baa it now in
stalled by his store. From THE
plant all the stores and halls are
lighted and the lights are now giving
perfect satisfaction.
Several entertainments have been
given By tie younger sex during thu
past three weeks. Oar young folks
are always in for a good time.
Last week Misses Matte Shul|
and Lila Gave, two Of our moa'
popular youog ladies, got up select
party and visited the glass works
this week. They propose taking IL
the penisentiary and the asylum in
the near future.
Representative E J. Esheredge
was on our streets few days ego
recalling days of not long ago D
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Leesville Items.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
S1r. J. s. Matthews spent Sunday
in Columbia.
MIR. and Mrs. John Stealy have
been visiting in BAN berg, the guests
of their SOD.
Mrs. J. L. Matthews has been vis.
iting her sister, Mrs. DR.. Hendrix,
in Lexington for the past week.
Miss Emma Hardy. of johnston,
is whiting her grand parents, Capt.
and Mre. West.
Mrs. L c. Boland has gone to
Newberrf on short rest.
Miss Jarie Klnard is visiting rela-
tives and friends in New berry.
Mrs Victoria Shealy ia spending
some little time ather sons at Santuc.
Mr.. Bascomb Hardy has been VS.
itipg Capt. Vests family.
Still cotton remains at near Z cents
The farmers have been disappointed
again and DOW for the acreage prob
lem.
Mr.. Carl Drafts is now attending
college here.
Glad 10 cay Mr.. Randolph Ne
Cartha ia able to be out again.
Mr.. Brown and family spent Sun
dav with Mrs. Boukpigbt.
Our town was saddened at the
news which reached here Saturday
morning of the sudden death OF MIR.
jacob Csug hman, Of Edgefeld, who
bas been castier of the Edgefeld
Bank foz number Of years. he
graduated from Nswberry College
about ten years ago, and soon after.
wards entered the banking business
He was Une # the members of the
Johnston Lutheran church, which be
had labored SO bard to found in that
town. A great los. TO bis church, tc
the who;. country. but God doetb all
things we'll TIE sadly bereaved
family have the sympathy OF this
town. johan.
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with friends here laet week.

with friends here last week.
Mrs Drew, Of BlackvilIe, visited
Miss Belle D,ches for few days
week ago.
Mrs. Annie Lou Moormsn has re-
turned afier a pleasant visit to her
sister. Mra. Lee Kennedy, in Orange
burg. Mrs. Moorman is one of our
popular m,lliners and will leave for
the north soon, where she will pre-
pare for the opening OF the spring
stock.
Mr.. Mills, the new agent here, has
entered upon his duties and is fast
gaining friends BE, with bis at
tractive wife and two handsome
children, are keeping house in town.
Mr.. J. G Fallaw and family. OF
CASTOR, have moved to Swansea and
are now occupying the house vacated
by MIR. &. E. Rucker. Their friends
welcome than here.
Mrs. Boyd. of Statesville, N. C, is
on an extended visit to her niece.
Mrs. J. a. Langford.
Mrs Laneford enjoyed few days
visit from her brother, Mr.. Jno. john
ston. of Atlanta, the fret OF the week.
The friends Of Miss Pet Meetze, cs
Brooklsnd, are glad to know that she
ia visiting relatives here.
MIR. J. L Haigler is now on visit
to bis parents at Cameron.
The asd death of Mrs. P M. Olivec
on the 12sh inst. was q great shock
to our entire. community. Though
she had been seriously sick for some
tine, her friends and relatives we're
not prepared for the end. Mrs.
Ouver was noble lady, kind. gentle,
loved and beloved. Possessing in a
marked degree the noble qualities OF
pure womsnhood, she Was beloved
by all Who knew her. Truly she was
"a perfect woman, nobly planned. "
The beresved husband and Eve
,notherless little ones have the sym.
pashy OF msuy friends in this sad
hour.
The citizens of Swansea met last
week for the purpose Of choosing a
new town council. As q result the
following gentlemen were elected to
serve: Messrs. ". 81. Witt, Inten-
dsn:; J. 4. Lanaford. c L. Rast. T.
L. Martin and P II Oliver, wardens~
With this couucil the town has ~
perfect right to expect many i'm
provements and good order.
Miss Clara Johnson has returned
from weeks stay with relatives at
North.
If this article escapes the Office
cat. you NAV again hear from, c.
January 81, 1905
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-25
| TRI}IH in POETRY.

We have Shoes for the farmers son
To run across the fields,
In feathers black and glossy,
With both hard and subbef heels
We have Shoes for the ploughmsn
And his msse who drsws the hoe
And Shoes for the sportsman
When on q pleasure trip he goes.
We have Shoes Tor every season
And IN styles that cant be beat,
And Shoes at popular prices
To Ct the different shapes OF feet,
We have shod the feet Of Columbia
For some twenty years or 80,
And We hope to have this pleasure
For at least that many more.
Whenever you are in need of Shoes
Come in and take peep
Our goods are known from Padding
Swamp
To the banks Of Rafting Greek.
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Swansea NJ ews.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:

Business is briek 10 this section
and persons 10 every walk of lite sre
wearing tbe smi!es OF conteptment
and complec.ncy.
The h..isn If the community ia
fairly goo", 'hougb some cases OF
grippe s'e reported.
Mrs. J T Hu4so. who lives few
u.ales !rutn .owr. is very sick.
Li!,t- Ellen R4-t has been i'll this
eek, bot l. cpuValesceDt.
Scsne csses Of smallpox are report
ed bear town aod the resident ply.
s,ciaur ars busy vacclnatiug the more
prudrut ~ th. cun1 tn unlty.
Social l,f+. bas beeu rather quiet
for tbe p.st few Weeks, bat the pres
epce of sf,n,a v,sitors 10 town has
added Is the pleasures OF many.
Miss III, S,esdmap, of North, was
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-25

Lon! AID Mrs Sn+aly, where it has
been my good fortune to stop OF.
many of my rounds, and rest assur
ed I sincerely appreciate their kind
ness and attention. The business a.
Summit is not on boom but is hold
ing it's own.
Our next point was at the store Of
Mr. Ed. II. Addy. Here, ss is al.
ways the case, the good, sturdy sons
of the soil met us with smiling faces
and cheerful happy spirits. Tht
Editor was remembered by several
subscribers of that vicinity.
In the pouring rain We drove away
for Ar. G Franklin Keisler's. spd
soon the citizens OF Priceville turned
ont to meet us After enjoying tbt
unbounded hospitality Of Mr. Keisler.
where We have spent many pleasant
hours before, We entered upon tht
duties of the mission which called u.
there and served those present,
though in q misty rain. We then
pulled for Gilbert in order to get to
work earlv next morning.
Mr.. r L Keisler, one OF the most
prominent ci.,zens of Gilbert, 8
clever gentleman and valued men,
Der of the County Board Of Control,
had extended special invitation to
stop with him which was promptly
sccepted and We spent the night
moat pleasantly with him and family.
Reid has an elegant home nicely and
conveniently situated and does a
family good mercantile business
Messrs. Il. S Sease and W. a. Donly
are also merchandising there and
carry nice selected and ample
stock of goods suited to any trade.
They sell largely in the course of the
seasons and are doing about as we'll
as the general run of merchants. We
dined With our friend, Prof. S. s
Lindler, who now has under bis care
a number of young ladies and gen.
tlemen boarders beaides the large
regular attendance of pupils at the
graded school: The school is grow
ing rapidly and Prof Lipdler's able
and efficient services are making
quite reputation for the school.
In passing Barr We noticed that
since our last visit there, Mr.. George
H. Roof has erected a neat cottage
home and is preparing to build q
work shop for the blacksmith and
wheelwrieht business.
: Dark overlook US near Lexington
and after Strengthening up Saturday
at home We were off up the road
again. This week our appointment
being along the railroad We are con-
veyed from place to place by the
iron horse and our visit will take in
Steaomap, Westmoreland, Batesburg
and Leesville.
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FINAL DISCHARGE.
LEXINGTON. S. G.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO
~ all persons interested that will
apply to the Hon. George S. Drafts,
Judge Of Probate in and for the County
Of Lexington, State of South Carolina,
on the 18th day of February, 1905, for a
final discharge as Executor of the Es-
tate of DR.. S. A. Haltwanger, deceased
JAMES E. HENDRIX,
4Tl4. Executor.
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Notes from Klendike.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
On the 9Th of January at 7:30 p
m, Mre. Helen L. Bullock, OF
EImirs, n Y. will deliver q lecture
in the Methodist church at Gilbert.
Admittance free to all and cordially
invited.
Uncle j. Hall has moved with bis
family to Steadman and now his
former home is occupied by M. J.
Ky zer.
Mr.. Henry Hall and wife, are on
q visit here and in the country to
their people.
We are informed that Mr. Robert
Martin will very shortly move on the
Mrs. Rebeeoa Day place and r. F.
d. l will secure an other patron.
Gilbert, s. c., Jan. a. E.
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Several important deals in real
estate in this place, are expected to
occur soon.
For the best Poultry Supplies"
send to T. W. Wood Sons, Seedsnen.
Richmond, Va.
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BEEF MARKET.
COLUMBIA. s. G.

take pleasure i, informing the peo-
pie of Lexington and vicinity that /
have opened first class Meat Market
in the store on Main street, next to
Meetze s. Son, and am prepared to furn-
ish Fresh Beef, Pork, Sausage, etc,
daily. Your patronage Is solicited and
your orders Will receive prompt and
careful attention.
SAM SEA6TRUNK,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-22
New Irrigation Projects.

WASHINGTON, Feb. lS.-Represent-
alive Spaulding, of North Dakota,
has introduced a bill ia the house Of
representatives authorizing the con-
struction of irrigation works on the
Yellowstone and Missouri rivers in
Montana and North Dakota, and per-
hitting the use of the waters of these
rivers.
The bill, which vas referred to the
committee on irrigation of arid lands,
provides that the secretary of the in.
terror be authoSized and empowered,
under the provisions of the reclama.
ton act of June IL, 1902, to construct
and utilize irrigation works in and
along the Yellowstone and Missouri
rivers in Montana, and along the Mis-
souri, river in North Dakota: Pro
vided, that in the use and operation
of the works constructed along the
Missouri river in North Dakota, the
navigable capacity Of the river shall
be preserved Sol far as may be pos
sible, in connection with the complete
irrigation of the lands which can bt
furnished with water from the river.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-22
Freak legislation In Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis, Feb. l9.-An anti
corset crusade has been launched in
the legislature by the committee on
ways and means, who reported u bill
providing for the establishment OF q
commission whose duty it shall be to
investigate ~''violent cases Of women
injuring themselves by wearing cor.
sets too tight
1t is said the bill was submitted to
the committee by Il male lobby and is
a challenge to women who secured the
introduction Of a bill recently plac'
ing a yearly tax of s. upon bachelors
over % years old. Six years ago an
attempt vas made to enact ''anti-cOr'
set" legislation. \. bitter fight en-
sued but the advocates of the corset
we're victorious and the bill was de-
feated.