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I The Camden Chronici f. V? CAMPEN. SOUTH CAROLINA,FRIDA^ MARCH 17, |?33 NUMBER 50 I Carolina Cup Race Will Be 1 Feature For Big Celebration (By John W. Lyman) . Next Friday, March 24th, the eyes nf the steeplechase world will be cen?!a on that famous BrIU.h classic, the Grand National, held at Ajntree, 0 sillc of Liver Next Bat ; :irdav eves will shift across the seas and center on the little historic town of Camden, where will 'be run The Carolina Cup Steeplechase, now the classic of the southland, and th? meet of the season under the sanc tlon alld rules of the Hunts CommitB. tee of the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association. "Hut why the close association of I these two meet* thi* year r" *ome people may ask. ? i> >t hard to explain when one is in what is called "the know." Perhaps the association is closer and more intimate this year I because of the fact that the two meets follow each other by a bare I twenty-four hours. On two occasions Americans have won the Grand Na tional, the winning horses belonging to two well-known American poloists, (Stephen (Laddy) Sanford and Oharlee Schwartz. This year ther^wHLbe. several Americans to ent$5jWKf' among them being John ney, Pete Bostwick and Mrs. T. H. Somerville. H In Camden the chief interest centers Around Mrs. Somerville, 'whose big bay gelding, "Troublemaker," won The Carolina Cup meet last year, and I in the opinion of several well-known horsemen Mrs? Somerville's entry stands a good chance of winning as the Grand National has, of recent years, been won by horses that have not been favorites. As one wellknown horseman and itrainer stated to the writer some time ago, the Grand National has, (in late years, beH como anybody's race with the un known horse standing an excellent chance. Thus, a win for "Trouble maker" would set all Carolina into I a hilarious state of joy with-added prestige for the Carolina Cup meet. Last year the meet drew 15,000 people and it is expected that 10,000 wjll I be added this year. The Grand National has long been a classic in England. lit is perhaps the best known steeplechase event in the world with the stiff est course. For years American horsemen hafe I placed their English and Irish bred horses in it, and on two occasion? _ have entered winners. "Troublemak: er" is the only American bred horse, ' j and while Mrs. Somerville will be in 1 I England to watch "Troublemaker" j make the race, she has by no means ' deserted The Carolina Cup meet and I her stable will be represented by a$ I entry, "See Bee," to be ridden by that j popular young gentleman jockey, Cari roll Bassett, of Summit, N. J., and Camden, S. C. . The Carolina Cup meet is having 1 its fourth running on March 25th. It ' is the youngest of the important < steeplechase meets and today bida to rank with the most noted in the world. Of the many steeplechases in Ajneri- : ca none is more picturesque and j j better equipped than The Springdale H Course. The Carolina Cup race is a < timber event, three miles. It is un~ I ique in this respect: during the entire H raco no fence is repeated and spec- ( I tators can see every jump from the < r'sc of ground skirting the?course, 1 I The country aboi^t is well' shaded ' with towering , pines and the sandy I boa I, besides the draining system, i neyer makes the course so heavy after * I a rein to make'it dangerous. Thte course over which the horses j run is turfed with Bermuda grass. 1 I The post and rails are 100.feet widej 1 I jumps about four feet ~ in height ^ I There are 18 jumps in all. The ? ^B ^Priugdale (xnirse is located on the 1 *)te of the famous Hawthorne track, < popular thre^uaK5rs_or"a ?h- ^ I tury ago, when racing in South Car- 1 I olina vied with any of the meets in I the country. I I ^he 0ret meet took place March i 122, 1930. The horses went t? the J Post. The race was won by Ballast * owned and ridden by Noel Laing, 1 H ut V lr*inia- by ttfijTi>ay, rode ? Troublemaker," last year** winnar, 1 and will also pilot him in Tbe Otftnd i ^ -National. Second in the flret ?eet * M* * "Eloquence," owned by. Mrs. wT*1 McKim **><* ridden by Lyman v r*ht; third' "Klrk'? ty W?y?M, 8ubU? ?nd riddan by J w.Uon Pomeroy; ?nd fourth, th*.I (Coatiasrt on lart * !- ? * Carolina Cup Draws Sixteen Good Entries '^Sixteen horses have been entered for the Carolina Cup race to be held next Saturday, March 25th, over the famous Sprtngdale course, just outside of Camden, This is the largest number of entries ever listed for the South Carolina classic, which folldwfc the Grand National, at Aintree, Liverpool, <the day before. Two wellknown women in American racing circles, now in England to see their horses run in the Grand National, have mailed their Carolina Cup entries to Harry D. Kirkover. They are Mrs. T. H. Somerville, of Montpelier, Va.t whose "Troublemaker," winner of last year's Carolina Cup, runs in The Grand National. The other is Mrs. John Hay Whitney, of Old Westbury, Long Island. 'Mrs. Somerville's entry is "See Bee," which will no doubt be ridden by Carroll QBassett. Just who will pilot Mrs. Whitney's entry, "San Romolo," has not been decided upon as yet, but then a Whitney horse never goes to the post without a worthy jockey, and the Whitpny stable 'has them, v While keenest interest will be centered on Friday around "Troublemaker," running an The Grand National, on Saturday thjat same interest will be shifted to Mrs. W. Austin Wadsworth's winner of The Washington's iBKnthday Plate, "Hotspur II." Raymond JVoolfe, who has ridden "Hotspur H" in several of his races, i? of the belief that Mrs. Wadsworth's timber-topper has a good chance to show his heels to' the field this year. Harry D. Kirkover has entered "Sunset II" in the big event. "Sunset H" nan second in The Washington's Birthday Plate, and gave an excellent account of himself. Randolph Duffy will be up on him. Ernest L. Woodward, donor of The Springdale Course, has two entries, the veteran "Emerald Isle HI" and "Dream Maker." Both local horses stand a chance as, like in base ball,, everyone has a chance. j w Y. Martin, of Philadelphia, is sending down three entries, "Vandergold," to he ridden by Holmes Alexander, and "Pennyweight" and "Manifold." The Martin horses are said to be rapidly rounding into shape and will be able to stand the three miles over timber without much difficulty. B. Leslie Behr, of Chicago, whose "Brose Hover," is so well known ia steeplechase circles, has entered "Royal Play," and Itybert Young, who cornea down from Vl^Snda, will run "Minator" and "Toute Droute." Richard K. Mellon, nephew of the former Secretary of the Treasury and American representative to the Court of St. James, whose horses are seen cm the race track, steeplechase cours^ es and in the show ring, has one of hie best timber horses, "Pink Tipped, which stands an excellent chance. Nothing would give the Pittsburgh sportsmen keener delight than to see hie colore waring triumpant in the coming Carolina Cup race. QMPPbeH Wier has sent an entry, Kahler. Walter "Simpson, Jr., will run his pow- . erful jumper, "Straight Message, and James P. Warburg, of Greenwich, Conn,,, has entered a well-knoym , horse, "Khosil." Therd ate now 46 homes entered, representing 28 owners. Among the ?ther wners are Mrs. Charles CSg7 Rumsey, "Mrs. Lewis A. Par , Audrey Davtfe, Mrs. Geraldme Red- : norvd, Mr*. Alfred Nathin, Mrs Lucy j P. Deans, Mm. Douglas H. ? i William G. Xdngley, Frank A. Bonsai, < Fr., James F. Ryan, J. T. Skinner, B. R. Grimes, Sylvester Beitch. Sev-y sral of the Virginia and Maryland jwrrers are shipping early next week -j o take advantage of the train*ng^. 1 The stewards for the race assigned | >y the Steeplechase Association are: p, Skiddy von Stade, Westbury, Ugomon 9. Craven, Greenwood, Vfc, ind Henry W. Sage, 'New York, rhe Jndgew will be: F. w*"k K'' 1 drone, Philadelphia; Bayard Warren, , Joeton; David R. WlUian^Camden, , 1. C., a|gJ>. W^ Mal~. Saraoga Sprints, T. * Card of Thanks 1 Tbe brother. and lUecea an^neph- , rm rJ Miss Anna Baxlsy anan t?? < Boxing Bout Here On Tuesday Night ^' ? Carl Schlosburg, of Camden, who is aiding in the entertainment of crowds expected to arrive during bi-centcnni-al week, has arranged an boxing card at the Camden Opera House Tuesday evening, March 21st. For (he principal bout Sehlosburg will bring together Rufus Miles, of Charlotte, and Pat Flaherty, hard-hitting leathor pusher from Savannah, Ga.J This bout promisee plenty of action as both are hard and agressive boxers, who believe in hard hitting all the way. The semi-final will bring together Joe Lipps, of Charlotte, and Carl Knowles, of ' Miami, Florida. The boys will also go over the 10-round route. Two Camden boxers will figure in the other contests. Tom Dabbs, of Camden, will swap punches with Clem Kennedy, of Columbia; and Red Jennings, another Camden boy, will try to slam "Boo" Johnson, of Savannah," Ga., for the count., Both bouts are limited to four rounds. As this will be the first boxing that Camden has enjoyed this season a large crowd is expected to be present when the referee calls the first pair together for instructions. . .. ' Gypsies Refund Stolen Money Two women, giving their names as Annie George and Lillie Stevens, said to be members of a gypsy tribe, were, committed to jail here Saturday by Magistrate J. D. Watson, of Blaney. The women are alleged to have taken $19.20 from Mattie Deas, a negressj of the Blaney section. The Deasi woman had a very ill child and the gypsy women are said to have told her they could cure her by blessing her money and a passage of Scripture. As soon as the money was produced they hurriedly got away in aj car. They were trailed to near Dentsrille where the arrests were made. They offered to restore the money to the owner but the magistrate decided to hold them. They are also held gn a charge of disorderly conduct. I At a hearing before Magistrate Watson on Monday they were assess-1 ed fines of $20 and $10 for charges of disorderly conduct They agreed to return the stolen money to the ne-| greas and also forfeited bonds of $601 each, making the total cost to themi $130. . Interesting Display Window j The DeKalb Pharmacy at the cor-| ner of Broad and DeKalb streets has a most interesting and unique display in its show window. It is a barrell of vanilla extract which flows continuously out of a faucet and never j seems to empty. It is a puzzle to many as to how it is done and has I been the occasion for many questions. Take a glance at this display as you pass by. Services at Flint Hill . Services at Flint Hill church next Sunday will be: Sunday school at two o'clock in the afternoon with R. A. McDowell superintendent in charge. Preaching at three o'clock by the pastor on the subject, "The Great Refusal?Jonah." We urge all the members of the church to be present.? P. E. Blackmon, pastor. , Lady Suffers Hurt In Fall From Horse Friends of Mrs. Charles G. Knight will regret to learn that she suffered painful, though not thought serious, Injuries when thrown from a spirited, horse yesterday morning. The ?cci-| dent happened near her home at j "Cool Springs." Her injuries con-j gristed of bones being broken in one. hand, side bruises and a cut on her, head. .She i? a popular member -wfj the winter colony. Her home while ( not residing in Camden is in Avon, New York. f. Delegation Split Washington, Mar. 11.?South Carolina's delegation in the house split ivenly in ths vote on the administradon economy bill today. -Representatives McMillan, McBwain ind Fulrrftr lined up with the majority that voted to* five President Roosevelt broad powers to cut government expense*. Their rotes were offset by the two new members, Tayor and Richard*, and one veteran, ----- r J. Fletcher Smith Dies Very Suddenly James Fletcher Smith, 68, was fbund dead in bed at his home on i Rutledge street at an early hour Sun-' At? morning from a heart attack. | Mr. Smith had served a term as alderman from Ward 1 and later waa a member of the police department. He entered the mercantile business In Camden in 1014 and of late years had been operating a filling station on the edge of -the city limits?OamI den-Columbia highway. | Ho was married* to Miss Eugenia I>oby in 1000, who survives Milt'. Ho was born in the West Wa^e section of the county, and other surviv|ing relatives are two brothers, W. E. I Smith of Rowesville and W. F. Smith | of Lake Wales, Fla.; (two sisters, Mrs. (John Roberts of Swansea and Mrs. Tranny Fallow of Columbia. Mr. Smith was a genial man and had made many staunch friends during his residence dn CaTnden who will regret to know of his sudden demise. The funeral services were held from his late residence at 11 O'clock Monday morning conducted by Rev. A. D. McArn, of the Presbyterian church. Active pallbearers serving were W. D. Whftaker, William Porter, T. B. Bruce, G. F. Cooley, T. Lee Little and Henry E. Beard, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were H. G. Carrison, Jr., S. M. Johnson, A. Sheheen, Dr. S. F. Brasington, A. M. McLeod and L. J. WhfitfR^r. Airport Office Robbed Last Friday night the office at the Woodword 'Airport was broken into and a desk entered where $126 was | stolen therefrom. Mr. Boyd, the j manager states that he has no iden as to who committed the theft. Officers are working on the case. Entrance was made by unscrewing the hinges off one of the back side doors. Postpones Engagement Here ^ Charley Boulanger and hie 0. B. S. orchestra, who was to play here for a dance on Monday night, March 20, has been forced to postpone his trip south on accoOnt of Mercer College, where he was to play for four dances, postponing their dances until a later date. Boulanger, however, will play here when he comes south at a later date. Dr. Brooke To Assist Rev. J. E. Williams, of Bethnne, sends The Chronicle the following announcement: "Dr. W. S. Brooke will be with me on my field the latter part of next week, speaking at Tim rod church Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Other places and hours will be Announced later." First National Bank ' To Open Tomorrow > The First National Bank of Camden will open its doors for its usual banking purposes Saturday morning. I This bank was notified by the FedJeral Reserve Bank that it could open on Wednesday without any restrictions, or at any time thereafter that officers saw fit. The officers, wishing to obey the Governor's proclamation extending hank holidays through March 17, decided to delay opening of their regular business until Saturday morning. * | The board of directors of the Bank of Camden will hold a meeting at their banking room this (Friday) morning at which time an announcement will be forthcoming as to their future plans. Being a member of the state banking institutions they are awaiting advicee from the governor's advisory board. Warning To Hoarders Banking institutions want to warn the public as to withdrawals except in amounts needed fox ordinary needs. Where a depositor calls for a large amount at one time, the cashier or other officers are ordered by the treasurer of tj^fl? Hnlted States to question^them as to what purpose the money is to be used. If they insist on the withdrawal, then they are to make affidavit as to what it is wanted for. Thie affidavit in turn will be banded ever to the Federal authorities and if it is shown that the party or parties are withdrawing for the purpose of hoarding these funds* arrests will follow. The penalty in this case is a ten thousand or tt? r?f Resolutions Passed Endorsing President, . In spite of the attitude of some of those high in U'gtion officialdom and of some of the Congressmen fromi this state, at an enthusiastic meeting of the 'Leroy Belk Post of the American Ix^gion held on Monday night of this week at the Legion Hall in ( am- j don, resolutions backing the President's stand and calling on our Congressmen and Senators to vote for the pending legislation giving him ad-( ditional powers in respect to adjustments of veterans' compensation, were unanimously adopted. >l These | resolutions were offered by Robert M. Kennedy, Jr., who explained the effect of the pending legislation in detail. 'Seconding epoeches were made by a number of the legionnaires. A standing vote was called for and every member present responded by raising to his feet. Copies of the resolutions Were ordered to be transmitted to both United states Senators, tho Congressman from" this district and the State Commander of the Legion. The text of the resolutions follows: | "Whereas, The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion j consecrates its members to Berve God; and Country, and "Whereas, Our Country is today facing a national financial crisis approximating that of war, and "Whereas, To alleviate this condition, it is necessary for our President to have unusual and unquestioned powers in order to meet this em or-. gency and to balance the national j budget, and ? "Whereas, The members of James Leroy Belk . Post of the American Legion of Camden, <S. C.? have abso- j lute faith in the leadership, ability, fairness and humanity of the president and believe that in the necessary 1 restriction in expenditures, that his humanity and fairness to our fellow Legionnaire will so guide him that no veteran who was disabled in the service of his country, nOr. any widow or other dependent of ouch veteran shall be permitted to suffer, therefore "Be It Resolved, That, firstly, we, the * members of James Leroy Belk Poet of the American Legion of Cam den, S. C., as individuals and as a ' post, in meeting assembled do express our confidence in our community, state and nation, and promise our utmost efforts to allay the fear that seems to pervade our land; secondly, "That we pledge to the President of the United States our undivided loyalty and support in this peacetime, emergency, and do again offer ourselves as we did in 11H.7-18 to preserve and safeguard the ideals and traditions of our country, thirdly, "That we advocate the granting to the President of absolute power in the handling of the financial problems of the country in this emergency; fourthly, "That a copy of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States, to the South Carolina Department Commander of the. American Legion, that copies be furnished the press and that a copy be inscribed in our minute book." The Post voted to hold a special meeting during April at Bethune. Murdoch M. Johnson was the speaker of the evening and praised the Legionnaires for their stand on the emergency legislation, * Lady Suffers Injury Mrs. B. C. Zemp was carried to the Camden hospital Wednesday afternoon suffering from a scalp wound and smaller body bruifes received when her automobile turned over near the precipice on the Camden-Rishopville highway. She was pinned beneath the car and remained there until extricated by members of the highway department- Mrs. ?emp is a popular member of the social service workers of the Kershaw County Relief Council and her friends will be glad to know that her injuries are not ' thought to be serious. To Methodist Church Members: Please do not forget that next Sunday morning we are to bring in our "Penny-Foot Envelopes." W$ trust .that not one will fail to place at least I one "foot" in his or her ehvelope. The pastor is anxious to have this be of sufficient value as to wipe out the debt for magnificent improvements which are just about finished under the parsonage, ^rhicb will be a great asset to our church property, and the efficiency of our organisation, Lat all do their hit and we will "go over the top."?C. P, Wimberly, pastor. Camden Starts 200th Anniversary Sunday, (By John W. Toyman) Carolinians from uU parts of the state, as well as friends. and visitor? from other parts of Dixie and north of the Mason and IDixon Line, are wending their way to this quaint old Revolutionary town to participate in the bi-centonnial celebration that begins Sunday evening: and lasts out the entire week, the climax being1 reached ? next "Saturday with the fdurth running of The Carolina Cup, over the famous Springdale track, presented to^ the City of Camden by that anient' sportsman, Ernest L. Woodwaxd, of LeRoy, Nfew York. ^-'7" * For several weeks Mayor Robert M. Kennedy, of Camden, and several j committees have worked to make the celebration and success, and not even ' during the bank holidays did anyone give up the idea of cancelling it. It is expected that visitors from all parts of the United (States wtll^be here, All the hotels and other hastelries in and near Camden are preparing for a busy week. On Sunday afternoon there will he a game of polo. It is planned that some of the famous players now living at Aiken will come here to participate. Such players as Thomas Hitchcock, Jr., Devereux Milburn, Colonel Vivian Lockett, 'Seymour Know, F. Skiddy Von 'Stade and Greald Balding will participate in the match. In the evening there will be commemorate eervicee at the high school auditorium, the speaker of the evening being Hon. Mendel L. 'Smith, one of the beet known law yres in the state and a historian of note. Monday will be devotpd to showing the visitor? about the town and to the tree planting exercises, beginning at 10:30 in Monument Park. One of the most famous trees in this ' section is the Lafayette Cedar, plant ed by the famous French soldier and friend of George Washington in 1825. This cedar, now over 100 years old, ils in the most flourishing condition. _J_I After the tree planting visitors will be taken to visit the battle fields, Hobkirk Hill and Camden, the latter being where the famous German patriot, Baron DeKalb, lost his life while fighting the British nuder Lord ^Gornwallis. Several of the old man- * sions will then be visited, as well as the beautiful Camden estate*. In the evening there will be a musical program at the Kirkwoodi Hotel and for those who like something of a more excitable nature, the sports committee, headed by Carl Schlosburg, has arranged a boxing bout in the Gamden Opera House. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons will be devoted to the annual horse show, this being the twenty-third. The program consists of twenty class- " es, of which two are of champdonship order. Among the features of the show will be hunters, touch-and-out and the mule race, the mules to be ridden by colored joclcies. On Wednesday the two ^specialties -will bo the polo pony race a^d the jumper sweepstakes. Major Henry Leonard, ;of Washington, D. <X, will be the sole judge. Major and Mis. Leonard will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Partridge, of The Court Inn, during their stay In Oattidon. Among the exhibitors, most all of them known to New York ahow Circles, will be! Samuel Rusaell, Franees Gray, Ward Belcher, Leonard Graham, Jr., Ernest L.' Woodward, Lamont Domrinick, Karl Abbott, E. L. Brambley, Mrs. Ernest Stauffeir, Mrs. David Stone, Miss Ann White, Miss Page Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Baldwin, Mrs. George Greenhall, Mr. and Mrs. David R. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Mendel Smith, Jr., Harry D. Xlrkover, Carroll Basse tot, Gerald Balding, Mrs. Myron C. Wick, Jr., Miss Edith Wills, Mrs. Dwight - Partridge, Mhw Phebe Knight, Van Zandt Knight and Charles P. DuBose. Sixty horses are registered in the show. Thursday^ evente will be turned over to?the- colored citizens..of. the town who have gone about to plan**; an elaborate program. Besides the parade, the planting of treee, they 'have arranged a sort of pageant to depict the development of the, negro from the time of the Civil War to the present day. Of course the part of the program to he most interesting to the visitors, eepgwi^lly those from the north and west, *s well as Canada, will be the singing ef the folk songs and spirituals. Ever efooe the time of Devorak, the famous Bohemian oompoeer, made a pilgrimage through the eooth in qoeet of negro (ContimMd fa I? Pa*.)