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I TOMORROW WILL SEE THE SEVENTH ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE CAROLINA CUP AT SPRINGDALE COURSE The Camden Chronicle *" ' ' : ' < % 1 1 ".-l1 -l . I! .1 1 l""". 1 - ?'l " Mil II . < VOLUME 48 s Cf\MDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 1936 NUMBER 1 ( amden Has Space In State's Big Paper Camden was well represented in The Columbia State's mammoth 8ea~ ,|ijicentennlal Bid It Ion of last Saturday The Camden Chamber of Commerce took a half page advertisement and there was a well written article by Robert Kmmerson who is doing publicity work for the Chamber of Commerce and the local tourist hotels. His article follows: When the fashionable young men and women of Camden ride in the Majub hunts they may Hot be aware v, tlift the^<J*e perpetuating a social ?trueture&lKillt generations ago by men whoso names they bear. However, that is exactly what they are doing, and they are doing it very well. Whtoe the'"9ge~old institution of the hunt may be only Incidental in their lives, for they are alert and Industrious, it nevertheless typifies their altitude; a profound feeling for the past and a keen eye on the future. One might say that here the past and the future co-oxist in the present. In its life-style Camden Is unique in a twentieth century America aflllcted by economic insecurity, social flux and industrial strife. If it is true that the great fortunes are smaller than before, It Is equally true that its people as a whole have suffered scarcely at all from the ravages of world-wide depression. The highly up-to-date men who own and operate large farmB, practice the professions and sciences and run business houses, see to it that their lives are balanced by an equally vigorous participation in sports and society, and that is what has made Camden what it is today?one of the social and sporting centers of America. It is a southern Newport with a sense j of humor as well as of values. | Securities and commodities may fluctuate on the exchanges of New York. New Orleans or Liverpool and many may part with their limousines or buy five more?not so in Camden, its order Is built upon firmer grounds and its people feel secure in an atmosphere of social poise and Industrial peace. They "hold their homes" in every senBe. In the expansive ante-bellum days, Camden was the center of the vast agricultural principalities that rolled for miles around It. Today the greater part of its wealth is still derived from the fertile soil and abundant labor of its environs. Dairying, bograising, trucking and fruit growing have made great strides within the past decade. While cotton will probably continue to be the greatest ciop for years to come', the shrewd growers are no longer at the mercy of what speculators elsewhere may do to i18 price. Before the demise of the AAA, cotton growers of Kershaw county received $76,000 from the government and they still have $30,000 coming to them. They also have evolved a co-operative plan of their own which is now in operation and is functioning smoothly. Meanwhile soil Improvement and reforestation plans are proceeding apace. Austrian winter peas, commanding a steady market, are extensively grown. Crotalaria is being widely planted for soil enrichment. Four thousand acres have been planted in trees since last Christmas. There will be little danger In the future of soil erosion or floods. Each community in Kershaw county maintains a full-force, full-pay fire, patrol under the direction of Warden VV. C. Perry. Four watch-towers have been erected as an additional Ptotection. Twelve manufacturing- plants cobtribute their salaries and pay rollB to Camden's commerce. Outstanding among these are two cotton mills, engaged largely in the production of medicine gauze and three lumber mills. These five establishments provide the bulk of thfr-fity's exports to the nation and foreign countries. Cottonseed oil and meal are also important lp industry here and manufacturers of brass castings and iron are rapidly expanding their holdings. Industries have continued to function and make profits. ? There have been, no strikes, no lockouts, no-dial|$a?tenins wage-cuts. Camden has not been in the news among the centers of industrial strife, and if it has not had the huge pay roils of eastern cities, neither has it any paupers walking its street. Camden and labor are at peace. Unlimited hydroelectric power, furnished at low rates, make the Industrial htftu* appear bright and probably ae secure ae the present age can provide. Camden's life-blood le Its climate. The health of its 7,00# Inhabitants and Miss Thord-Gray Is r Hostess at Villa "JUlkfU tile hi... at. tue social season hero when neurly throe hundred persons attended the Hunt Club ball at the Hobkirk In,, follow, ing the uIoho of the twentyslxth annual horse show. Scores of cocktail parties, dinners and teas preceded the ball,-among them being those of Miss Wllhelmlne Kirby of New York City; Mrs. Marlon duPont SomertVUe, of Montpeiier Station, Va.; Mrs. Myron Wick, of Greenwich, Conn., and Mrs. Carroll K. Hassett, of Far Hills, N. J. Miss Frances Thord-Oray, of Greenj wlch, Conn., entertained 'members of j the Horse Show committee at a dinner at the Greenleaf Villa. J. North Fletcher, of Warrenton, Va., and Lewis Waring, of Rumson, N. J., were | guests of honor. Mr. Fletcher Is president of the committee and Mr. Waring the judge. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Dwlght Partridge, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll K. Bassett, Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. DuBose, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Klrk'over, Mr. and Mrs. Watson Pomeroy,' David R. Williams and Ralph Chase. Mrs. Carroll P. Bassett was chairman of the committee for the hall. She was assisted by Dr. John W. Corhett, honorary chairman; Mrs. H. G. Marvin, Mrs. Robert Marye, Mrs. William S. Itainsford, Mrs. Henry Savage, Jr., Mrs. R. w. Pomeroy and Robert Kennedy, 3rd. its hundreds of winter residents Its chief asset and greatest souree of wealth. Sports flourish because the climate makes them enjoyable all year, and where sportsmen are active,. a gay social life Inevitably follows. Golf and tennis are played winter and summer on the courses and courts of the three luxurious hotels, the Kirkwood, the Hobkirk Inn and the Court Inn. These famous resorts are filled annually by visitors) from every part of the United States and European titles are common on j their registers. But here the horse is king. Polo is played In every season and the community has more teams than any city of its size in the country. There are three fields and two practice fields. Steeplechasing Is the sport that has 1 given Camden its worldwide reputation. The Carolina Cup, one of the south's qhief sporting trophies, Is sought every year by the crack horsemen and their thoroughbreds. The next race will be held March 28 on the Springdale course, the only track in the world that can be viewed entirely from any point around it. Sportsmen concede It to be one o? the world's "big three." Eighteen hazards are faced In the Carolina Cup ' races and they are among the most difficult In the world. Only the tracks at Alntree, England, and Bombay, India, are said to provide racing thrills comparable to those of the Springdale course. The cup itself Is of solid silver, designed in the reign of Queen Anne when the art of silversmith reached its perfection. The victor of every race is awarded an exact replica. Horse racing in Camden dates from the eighteenth century and the spirit behind it has not diminished an iota since. The sport languished during the Confederate war and the long blight of reconstruction, but returned with full vigor 57 years later when the first Carolina Cup race was held in 1930. The horse showp are another major drawing card to breeders, trainers and "fans," Among Camden's chief prides is Its Baruch Memorial hospital, which under the direction of Dr. John W. Corbett has become one of the most advanced medical institutions in the Carollnas,((,(jiere rich and poor receive expert attention and those who cannot pay at all receive equal treatI ment. , The Camden Children's Home Is another example of the community's Boci&l-mindedness. Camden is served by two railroads, the Southern and the Seaboard Air Dine. Its water is among the purest in the country; Its schools rank high academically and Its property valuation is above $6,000,000. Advices from Moscow are to the affect that northern Russia has had such heavy falls of snow that fears I are entertained that rivers of the Soviet will be unusually high when the snow melts in a few weeks. Representative McGhee of Mlsslsslppl, baa Introduced a bill tm the bo?, to fwylds a pension of $S0 I month for parsons Incapacitated thru drinking Jamaica ginger prior to March It. mi. ~ , . /.j./.'... ' ' ? ; .! 1 ' i ? The Carolina Cup ' Races Tomorrow L'amdtu will be prepared to greet the Governor and Mr#. QlVn D. Johnwon, members of both houses of the Keneral assembly, horse racing experts from all parts of the United States, and 20,000 spectators, who will witness the seventh annual runninKof the Carolina Cup races tomorrow. Governor Johnston will present the trophy. 1 he famous Bpringdale course, which can he viewed from any point around it, is receiving the tlnal finishing touches and plans have boon made to accommodate the largest crowd In the history of the event, will be on hand to setaoin ode row t b Twenty-five state police will be on hand to supplement the Camden traffic and police patrol. The events include the Palmetto Steeplechase for amateur riders, two miles over timber; the Kershaw Steeplechase for amateur riders, two miles over brush; the Carolina Cup, three miles over timber; the Springdale Steeplechase, two miles over brush; the Camden Plate, seven furlongs on the flat; the Wateree, one and one-half miles on the flat; the Baron deKalb, one mife and a half over hurdles. Mayor J. H. Osborne, of Camdeif, will head the committee of the day, assisted by R. M. Kennedy, Jr., <X C. Whitaker, Sr., W. T. Redfearn, John K. deLoach, Ward C. Belcher, Henry Gj Carrlson, Jr., J. Bl&keney Zump, TTenry Savage, Jr., Damont Dominjck, and Mrs. Dwight Partridge, master of the Camden Hunt Hounds. The Judges will be Morris Dixon, Jackson- Boyd, D. Walter Mabee, W. P. Stewart and Daniel Sands. v Harry D. Kirkover, of Buffalo, N. Y.^is clerk of the course. Mr. Kirkover and Lrnest L. Woodward also of Buffalo, were the originators of the Carolina Cup events Bix years ago.w' I H. Grainger Gaither and David R. Williams will be the starters. I Capt. Dwight Partridge will be | clerk of scales. J Patrol judges will be Charles P. I Du Bose, Jr., R. Watson Pomeroy. C.J , C- Whitaker, Jr., J. North Fletcher, J .and Antrum Boykin. Timers will be William Zlegler and ! S. A. W. Baltazzi." The Carolina Cup Committee this year is composed of: James Boyd, Frank J. Bryan, Burwell H. Boykin, Jr., Ernest L. Woodward, Thomas Hitchcock, Harry D. Kirkover and F. Sklddy von Stade. The stewards are; Frank Bryan, Algernon S. Craven, Mr. von Stade and Wlllam Du Pont, Jr. Three Indicted Kelly Slaying Bishopville, March 25.?A coroner's Jury today Indicted three Negroes for the slaying of R. J. Kelley, aged filling station operator of Bishopville, Friday, February 28. Mr. Kelley, who operated a filling station on the edge ot town was found In a dying condition after being beaten over the head and robbed. Two Negro hoys, James Franklin and James Mixon, were arrested the day after the perpetration of (he crime and were taken to the state penitentiary, where Franklin accused Mixon of committing the crime while he kepf watch. County officers and state constable J. D. Munn, followed other clues and connected Walsh Desseseau, another Negro, with the crime. Mixon then accused Dessescau of committing the crime but Dessesseau said Mixon was the guilty one. Evidence was brought out at the inquest today which tendB to show that Dee? sosseau and Mixon were In the state, while Franklin kept watch. Accord-1 ing to today's testimony DeBsesseau got the greater part of the money, estimated at about $80. His free spending first made officers suspic-i ions. A large crowd was In the court room to hear the testimony. C. M, Stuart, who was the last white man at the station on the night of the killing, again Identified Franklin and I Mixon as being at^the station, when he left. Others who testified were Dewey Segars, one of the first to reach Mr. Kelley, and officers who< conducted the Inquiry. It is thought that the case wlff b* tried at the June term of criminal court although it has not yet been definitely decided that will be the case. jg^ssasaa ?' " 8 * "? . ? U? MAf prteon ?t 4., - ?r -i. ..71." ;* **. jfc * - I 1 1 ?' " Future Farmers Held Banquet The aKiuultuiui students of emuHi{u School were hosts to iholr fat hern ut a Father ami-Son banquet held at the Cunulen* Hotel, Clement Shiver, president, presided during the business session, and the meeting wuh then turned over to Edward Holland who acted an toastmaster. During the business session, Elllee Puiu and H. 'J'. Lovette gave. an out line of their past year's, supervised practice program. Reports on fair prizes .won, Elton Jteevos; reports on Fig-chain. Richard Gettys; reports on last year's work, Muthow Rabon; reports on camps, Nettles Myers; reports oil this year's program of work, Carlyle Jackson; reports on part time boys, Edwin Mil ler. A welcome to the fathers by MeKaln Richards. Tlfanks were offered and euts were served. After the eutH, the meeting was turned over to Ed ward Holland toaatmaster. The toastblaster introduced the guests, ?|id -each hoy introduced his father. ^%tperintendent J. G. Richards welcomed the fathers in behalf of the school, and reviewed some of the work in the past, and at the present. He gave some favorable comments concerning the work, and offered his co-operation in developing u good progrum of work. At this time the toustmaster read a teleg^un from H?unms Unmade, former agriculture teacher, stating that he couldn't he present Also he read a letter from A. Stanley Llewellyn stating his regrets for being previously arranged at thht date, j Mr. McFadden, Principal- of the High School, made an interesting talk on how easily It was to teach the important factors necessary In developing a self-sustaining, independent, and useful citizen along with type of teaching in high school. A musical rendition was given by Ellis Rowell, Fred Sheheen, and Ned Ileard who are members of the Future Farmers. Piano accompaniment was furnished by Mrs. Salmond. Mrs. Kathleen Watts, County Superintendent of Education, reviewed the work of the future farmers in KerHhaw County, and stated facts concerning the number of boys.enrolled in agriculture in the state, and nation. Comments concerning the work, the boys, and the fathers was given by H. A. Small, Agriculture teacher. The tojtetmaster introduced Murdoch Johnson and Dr. Bresington, members of the county delegation. These men made interesting talks concerning the value of agriculture. Each invited the Future Farmers to visit Columbia, and that they would show them activities of each house. Dr. Bruce made a talk of encouragement to the boyB. The toastmaster turned the meeting over to the president who dismissed the meeting. The officers in charge were; CleJ&ckson, Secretary; J6hn Hammond, mont Shiver, President; McKain -Richards, Vice - President; Carlyle Treasurer; Billy Moseley, Reporter; Mr. H. A. Small, Advised. Bethel Presbyterian Church Sunday,.'March 29. A. Douglas McArn, pastor. .Church school 10 a. m. Morning worship with sermon at 11:15. Midweek service Thursday evening 7:30. This is the last Sunday in the church year and all members are requested tQ attend the morning service. Every one is CQrdially in vlted to all services in this church . Chairman Red Cross Calls For Help Camden Horse Show Was A I5ig Success Easter Morning. chestnut gelding owned by Miss Wllhelniine H. Kirby, of New York, captured the hunter championship trophy at the close of the twenty sixth annual Camden horse show Friday at Cherokee Clut' held. Thomas H. Somorvllle's Beo, chost nut mare, won second place. Saddle classes were Judged by William S. Baker of Providence, it. I all others by Lewis Waring of Rumson, N. J. The 'winners, other classes and tlx awards follow; Lightweight hunters .^Flret trophy to'Boo, owned by Mr. Somerville; second. Red Magic, owned by Mr. and Mrs. C. P. DuHose Jr., third trophy won by Droinonette, owned by Miss Viola Winmill. Green hunters?First trophy woi by Centerville, owned by E. W. Cluchh; second, Jugsuw, owned by Mrs. Carroll K. Bassett; third, Commandant, owned by North Fletcher. Owners class for hunters -First trophy won by Frances Cray, owner by Miss Frances-Thord Cray; second Doctor Bonero, owned by Mrs. Simon T. Patterson; third, Red Magic, owned by Mr. and Mrs. C. P. DuBose, Jr. fourth, Molasses, owned by Mr. and Wilbur B. Ruthrauff. Five-gait?d saddle horses open to all?.First trophy won by Jaque Chief A, owned by Earle It. Ellerbe; second, Wurmaid, owned by Mrs. Myron r. Wick; third, Ludy Lucy, owned by Clarkson Rhame. Road Hacks?First trophy won by Easter Morning, owned by MIsh Kir by; second, Lucifer, owned by Mrs Raymond G. Woolfe; third, Beau, owned by Gustavus T. Kirby. Corinthian hunters?First trophy won by Easier Morning, owned b; Miss Kirby; second, Cappy Ricks, owned by Miss Boyd; third, Dr. Bonero, owned by Mrs. Patterson. Touch-and-out class?First trophy won by Santa Claus, owned by Miss Kirby; second, Happy Chance, owned i by Mrs. Paul Abbott; third, Molasses, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ruthrauff. Hunt teams?First award was made to the Fairfield and Westchester Hounds team composed of Miss Kir by's Royal Reveler, Mrs. Wolfe's Lucifer and MIbh Kirby's Eastei Morning. Second place was taken by the Camden Hunt Team. Erskine Orchestra To Be In Camden i ?. Erskine's Little 8ymphony Orches' tra will begin the first of the season's annual spring tour on March 25th, This tour, stated Professor Z. Vance Butts, director, will take the organ! zation through the two Carollnas. The schedule of engagements will Include many of the towns where the Symphony has rendered concerts during the past three seasons. The Erskine Little Symphony, reputedly one of the best and most unique organizations of Its type in the South, is rapidly gaining widespread \ recognition and acclaim. Professoi Butts organization makes no pretense I of being an orchestra that plays only the heavy classical numbers, bul rather one that renders in a light stimulating style the semi-classics in such a manner that the highly trained technical ear is not necessary to un derstand and appreciate his music. | The group, composed of about twenty-seven members, is made uj mostly of seasoned musicians this year. Practically all of Its members have had much experience on the con cert stags. "I have arranged programs of e varied and entertaining nature thit year," said Mr. Butts. "We possest an ample number of soloists In the orchestra, and by using 'solos along with the most popular of the classics and semi-classics, we are prepared tc present programs that will please the audiences." Miss Sara Strong, violinist, of Due West, S. C., Is concert master thlf year. This group of musicians will pre seixt their program In Camden at th< high school auditorium en Wed nee day evening, April 1, at 8:30 o'clock The Admission charges will be ter cents for children x and fifteen centi for adults. ; ^ i To Give Talk Tonight Clifford Lewis, of Cleveland, Ohio national president of the Young <?eo Pie's Fellowship dob, will I talk at 8 p. m., Friday, March 17, ii the Methodist church. All are Invite* to be present especially the younj folks of the town. , ?. - - - Columbia Man Wins $3,600 in Drawing ('. L. Sliiilamaor, 1624 Taylor Street, yesterday smiled 011 a happier future, an eualor path throuKb Htaeks of bills that grew higher ami higher due to illness of members of IiIh family, as ho received word that ho had won ut least $3,600 by drawing a horso in Friday's runnfiiK of the Irlah Free State's sweepstakes. Mr. Shalamaor holds one oi the 32f? tickets which are scattered over the United Stat oh, each of which* will brliiK its owner $3,600, or better. The Columbian, like the others, has a chance at Hotting; up to $21)0,000, should the horse he drew, Oell do Houef, win the race, lie will get the $3,600 even should his horse bo "scratched." and more if he places or shows. Mr. Shaletnaer, a bookkeeper at the Richland Wholesale Liquors company, came Into the good fortune while in the midst of a series of misfortunes in tlio form of illness by various members of his family. Mrs. Shelantaer was still in bed after a hive-weeks illness with pneumobla. The seriousness of her condition during that time necessitated the services of three physicians, two special uursoH and one extra nurse. Although not sure what they Intended doing with the money. Mrs. Shelamaor, who is cashier ut the Rita theater, said they hoped to take a trip. Mr. and Mrs. Shelamaer have been married about eight years and are the parents of three children, Charles, Jr., 7, Loreno,. 5; and u baby girl, Joan, who is almost two. Joan was ill with pneumonia and whooping cough at. the same time her mother was, hut bus recovered. The American "take" was 44 per cent./-'of the total number, of horse tickets drawn, for 728 such tickets were won for the 52 horses originally entered for the Grund National to be run March 27. Not nearly all this entry li^^vill start, but Americans held tickwT on the five favorites as well us on many more of the horses in the field. ?Tuesday's Columbia State. Prominent Man Dies In Camden William Charles Downs, 68, retired, a native of New Market, New Hampshire, and a graduate of Harvard, Class of 1890, died at the Camden [ Hospital Thursday last after a short illness. Mr. Downs was at one time comi mercial embassay at Melbourne, Australia, and for ten years was a repre, sentative of the United States Steel , products in Rio de Janerlo, Brazil. , He leaves a wife, but no children. , She was with him at the time of his death. The body was carried to Macon, Georgia, by the Komegay Funeral Home where it was cremated and his ashes will be carried back to his ( home in Brazil when his wife returns I there to reside. ' Frederick B. Floyd Dies At Liberty Hill i . 1 Frederick Beall Floyd, 53, a well . known lumber dealer and farmer, died at his home at Liberty Hill in this ; county Saturday morning. ) Mr. Floyd was married on May 13, i 1913, to Miss Lou Perry of the same i section. He is survived by his widow . and one brother, W. O. Floyd, of Greenville, S. C.f and three sisters, l Mrs. Hammond Urner, Miss Annie B. i Floyd, of Frederick, Maryland, and i Mrs. J. L. Lewis, of Tabor City, N. C. ? Mr. Floyd was born at Liberty Hill, I June 30, 1883, the son of the late i Adjutant General J. Walker Floyd and > Harriet Petit Floyd, s The funeral services were held from the Liberty Hill Presbyterian i Church, Sunday at noon, with the i Rev. F A. Drennan officiating. The Kornegay Funeral Home of Camden - had charge of the funeral arrangej ments. I Bruno To Die In Chair On March 31 New York. March 20?The Post, in A dispatch from Trenton today,- said ? thet electrocution of Bruno Haupt* mann for slaying of the Lindburgb ? baby had been set for k p. nu March i 21. Invitations to newspaper eorreI epondente and official witnesses were ' f mailed today by Mark O. Ktmbertlng, head of the state prieoa. -1 A PLEA FOR FUND8 A. Douglas McArn, chairman of the Red Cross in Kershaw county, has received the following telegram from Admiral Cary T. Grayson, chairman of the American National Red Cross, at Washington: "Reports received- late tonight indicate thirty-eight thousand families in eleven' states driven from their homes in flooded areas. This number expected to increase. 'These- people all looking to Red Croaa for Immediate relief including shelter, food, clqthing and medical care. Minimum relief funds of three million dollars necessary to provide care for the flood victims for Indefinite period until they can return to their homes. Please take immediate action to raise your chapter quota of *375.00 In behalf of these disaster stricken families. Feel confident people of your community will w|ish to give. promptly .and generously. Remittances should be forwarded to headquarters a? promptly as possible. Report progress at least twice each week." | Mr. McArn says: "Certainly ' there are many folks in Camden and Kershaw county who will want to share with the American National Red Cross in bringing re- j lief to the stricken families above , mentioned. All contributions will ! be forwarded immediately to aa- j slat In this work. Send In your contributions now to T. K. Trotter, Camden, 8. C., treasurer of the local chapter.** v t ^ * . ^ /.-.-v-V " - O r \