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. WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY RACES, SPRINGDALE COURSE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1937 The CamdenChronicle ?gg~~gsgggasggsagg! ? u? --i.'.i1.1 ,i... JJ L... u.. u .X-U?m't'uu-J.1-j -i . . . ' . . >. ' VOLUME 48 CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1937 NUMBER 48 _ I ? ' Plans Completed For Hunter Trials, Races Plant* huve been completed for the annual Hunter Trials here Saturday afternoon and for tho Washington ' Birthday races which will be held Monday. Both events are under the auspices of the Camden Hunt and will be held on the far famed Springdale course. The Hunter Trials are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p. m. Saturday und the racing program Monduy will begin at 2 o'clock. The Hunter Trial entries closed Wednesday. The race entries closed Tuesday, Hoth of these events hold a promtnent place on Camden's winter sports calendar and each year draw large crowds of turf faus from over the country. The events of the Hunter Trials Saturday will be in the following order: Lightweight hunters up to carrying 165 pounds to hounds. Plate to winner presented by Ward C. Belcher. Middleweight hunters up to carrying 185 pounds to hounds. The Master's plate, presented by Mrs. Dwlght Partridge, M. F. H., Camden Hunt, to the winner. Heavyweight hunters up to carrying 200 pounds to hounds. Plate to winner presented by the Camden Hunt. j Working hunters, half-bred, owned I by a subscriber of the Camden Hunt. I Plate to winner presented by Mr. and I Mrs. R. Watson Pomeroy. Hunt teams of three horses. ComI bined ownership permitted. To be I ridden in livery of Hunt represented. I Plates to the winners presented by I Uniont Domlnick. Entry Fees?Events 1, 2, 3 and 4, I $2 each class. Event 3, $3 each team. Washington's Birthday Races I Event 1?"The Kamchatka. One half mile on the flat. For three-year^ olds and upward. Three-year-olds, five-year-olds and upwards, to carry 16u pounds. Winners in 1936 to carry the following penalties: Of $300 or two races, three pounds. Of $700 or three races, five pounds. '6f five or more races, eight pounds additional. Maidens allowed five pounds. Plate to the winner presented by D. Walter Mabee. Event 2?"Mulberry Steeplechase." I Two miles over brush. For non-win ners over brush. Four-year-olds, 145 pounds; flve-year-olds, 152 pounds; six-year-olds and upwards, 157 pounds. Plate to the winner presented by I David R. Williams. Event 3?"Washington's Birthday Plate." About two and one-half miles I over timber. Four-year-olds to carry 150 pounds. Five-year-olds, 155 I pounds. Six-year-olds and upwards, 160 pounds. Winners in 1936 to carry the following penalties: Winners of two races, three pounds. Winners of I three races, five pounds additional. Plate to the winner presented by ErI nest L. Woodward.Event 4?"Cherokee Steeplechase." Two miles over brush. Four-year-olds to carry 150 pounds. Flve-year-olds to carry 157 pounds. Six-year-olds and upwards to carry 162 pounds. Winners in 1936 to carry the followlqg penalities: Winners of $300 or two races, three pounds. Winners of $700 or three races, five pounds. Non-winners in 1936 allowed Ave pounds. Maidens allowed eight pounds. Plate to the winner presented by Harry D. KirkEvent 5?"The Bloomsbury Plate." One and one-half miles over hurdleB. Three-year-olds to carry 145 pounds. ^K>ur-year-olds to carry ' 155 pounds. Five-year-olds and upwards, 160 pounds. Winners In 19^6 to carry ^Bhe following penalties: Of $300 or B^'o races, three pounds. Of $700 or ^Bhree races, five pounds additional, ^fclaidens allowed five pounds. Plate presented by John L. Weeks. I Event 6?"The Burwell Boykln." ^R)ne and one-half miles over hurdles, "or maidens over Jumps. For four ear-olds and upwards. Four-year^Blds to carry 152 pounds. Five-year^Blds and upwards to curry 157 pounds, ^ late to winner presented by the com Event 7?"The Cool Spring." One ^^ile on the flat for three-year-olds and ^i>wards. Three-year-olds to carry ft pounds. Four-'tear-oldB to carry 2 pounds. Flve-year-olds and up rds to carry 167 pounds. Winners I 1936 to carry the following penal *: Of $300 or two races, three unds. Of $700 or three races, fire Bund8 additional. Plats to winner sented by Mrs. Charles O. Knight. B P1 Mens must be ridden in eoiOT B by amateur riders, unless other* t - - li?.i ' V ay U mm ;.?w? wise stated. ,A |i "The Kantehatk*," 'The Cool i Spring" "The Mulberry" and "The \ Burwell Boykin" open to any rkUr (white) eooepteble to tho oommtttoh j All hereto moot ho In toddling pod- 1 dock one-half how-before poet time. I Augusta Wins MidSouth Polo Tourney Augusta, Georgia, applied the pres sure Sunday before a large assembly of funs to take the final game of the Mid-South polo tournament from the Camden Yellow Jackets by 7 to 5 hero this afternoon, Both teaine carried 11 goal handicaps, entering the game on even terms. The first half of the game wan very evenly played. Floyd und DuBose scoring in the flrat and third periods for Camden. Royce and Harry scorlug In the flrat and second for Augusta. Score at half-time was 2 all. Play was very fast with both teams threatening repeatedly. In the fourth and fifth chukkera George Oliver led liia team In a rush that swept Camden off Its feet. He scored two goals In each period and Royce got one In the fourth, giving Augusta seven goals. The Jackets were decidedly off In theif atick work missing many shots. Close teamwork on the part of Augusta gave them the advantage on every miscue. In the last chukker Watson Poraeroy led a determined attack that nearly reversed the outcome in a des-' perate attack that nearly carried Augusta away. Pomeroy scored three goals. Other tries by the Jackets were mlsfted by very close margins. The game ended with Camden attaching and the score at 7 to 5 for Augusta. After the game Mrs. Russell presented the trophy to George Oliver, the Augusta captain. She was Introduced to Mr. Oliver and the other members of the team by David R. Williams, president of the Camden Polo club. Silver goblets were presented to the Individual members of the team. Mementos were also given the members of the Camden Ramblers, winner of the consolation play Sunday morning. The Russell memorial trophy for which the mutch was played Is a handsome Paul Revere bowl. It is provided out of the Russell memorial ftlnd, raised uy his friends to perpetrate the memory of the late Samuel Russell. Summary: Camden: No. 1, C. P. DtfBose, Jr., handicap 1, goal 1; No. 2, R. Watson Pomeroy, handicap 3, goals 3; No. 3, A. R. Floyd, handicap 6, goal 1; back, Joe Bates, handicap 1, no score. Total handicap 11, total score 6. Augusta: No. 1, Major Royce, handicap 2, goal 1; No. 2, BUI Barry, handicap 3, no score; No. 3, George Oliver, handicap 6, goals 4; back, Harold Barry, no handicap goal L Total handicap 11, total score 7. Referee: Hester Karow. Umpires: Easton and Savage. Timekeeper: Ancrum Boy kin, Sr. New Agent Arrives At Southern Railway Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McLure, of Suntter, have come to Camden, where Mr. McLure will be the new agent for the Southern railway at this place. The tearing up of the Southern line from Sumter to Sumter Junction, made a vacancy at the Sumter office and the seniority rule of the Southern put Mr. McLure in line for the Camden agency. Mr. and Mrs. McLure are residing In the T. V. Walsh residence on north Mill street extension. H. L. Bradford who has been the Southern's agent at Camden for a number of years was transferred to Branchville and has entered upon his new duties. Mrs. Bradford and children will remain in Camden until after the end of the school term. Sumter Gridman Seriously Hurt Sumter, Feb. 14.?John "Bunk" Cain, star Sumter high school football end and captain of next fall's team, was In the Tuomey hospital today suffering from a painful Injury to his arm sustained Friday night when he fell on a milk bottle. Cain knocked the bottle over while going up the front steps of the home of S. L. Roddey, then tripped and fell on the shattered glass. The large artery in his arm was severed and he lost mnch blood before reaching the hospital. He was resting as well as could hie expected today and is expected to recover. Soldier's Fate Blue Ribbon Winner Soldier's Fute, owned by Campbell Weir, of Wilmington, Mela., und shown by J. K. Hyan took the blue ribbon lust Saturday in the steeplechaae type class of the Virginians' borne nhow here. The entries were shown In hand and judged on type alone. Twentytwo timber und brush homes were entered In the event. A close contest developed between the entries of Mr. und Mrs. C. P. Duliotie, Jr., of Cumden, und of Alvln Untermyer of Greenwich, Conn., In the pair cluss for jumping double over the outside course. Untermyer won by u hair. Summaries in the Virginians' horse show here Saturday follow: Clussl?Model hunters to be shown In hand and Judged on conformation and quality: First, God O' War, Miss Louise C. Myers, Washington; second, Axtein, J. North Fletcher, W&rrenton, Va.; third, Hexameter, Mrs. Alvln Untermyer, Greenwich, Conn. Class 2?Suitable to become hunters, four years olds and under, shown under saddle: First, Axtein, J. North Fletcher; second, Hi-Bey, Crispin Oglebay, Cleveland; third, Cabin Fire, Poplar Lane Farm, Aurora, N. Y. Class 3?Bridle path hacks, shown under saddle: First, Beau, Miss Wilhelmine 8. Kirby, Bedford Hills, N. Y.; second, Easter Morning, Miss Wllhelmine 8. Kirby; third, Jigsaw, Mrs, Carroll K. Bassett, Montpelier Star tlon, Va. Class 4?Open jumpers over four" foot fences: First, King Cole, Ward C. Belcher, Lakeville, Conn.; second, Royal Reveler, Miss Wilhelmlne 8. Kirby; third, Question, Crispin Oglebay.tJ Class 6?Best steeplechase type shown In hand and judged on type alone: First, Soldier's Fate, owned by Campbell Weir, Wilmington, Del.; second, Rocky Shore, Poplar Lane Farm; third, Navarino, R. V. N. Gambrill, Peacock, N. J. Class 6?Middle and heavyweight hunters shown over seven Jumps on the outside course: First, Royal Reveler, Miss Wllehlmine S. Kirby; ascond, P&fe O'Donnell, Miss Nancy Patterson, Pittsburgh; third, St. James, Miss Wilhelmlne S. Kirby. Class 7?Green hunters open to six year olds and under, three foot six Inches Jumps: First, Hi-Bey, Crispin Oglebay; second, CamlUe, J. North Fletcher, Warrenton, Va.; third, Question, Crispin Oglebay. Class 8?Ladies' hunters over three foot six Inch Jumps: First, Scout, Mrs. D. N: Lee, Middleburg, Va.; second, Musical Clown, Miss Charlotte Ives Montgomery, Villanova, Pa.; third, Hexameter, Mrs. Alvln Untermyer. Class 9?Hunter hacks to be the ideal type for owners of one-horse hacking and hunting manners, mouth and temperament to count and pop over a three foot fence: First, Blaster Morning, Miss Wilhelmlne S. Kirby; second, Hexameter, Mrs. Alvln Untermyer; third, Foxboro, Crispin Oglebay. Class 10?Working hunters, outside course seven Jumps, hunting, sound: First, Hexameter, Mrs. Alvin Untermyer; second, Frances Gray, Miss Frances Thord-Gray, Greenwich, Conn.; third, Royal Reveler, Miss Wilhelmlne 8. Kirby. Class 11?Lightweight polo ponies: First, Frances, Dick Floyd, Warrenton, Va.; Eau Douce, Lester Karow, Camden; third, Alice, George Oliver, Camden. Class 12?Middle and heavyweight polo: First, An Entry, George Oliver; second, General Grant, R. Watson Pomeroy, Millbrook, N. Y.; third, Guapo, Capt. and Mrs. R. E. Selway, Fort Bragg, N. C. Calss 13?Lightweight hunters, outside course, performance 75 per cent, conformation 25 per cent: First, Hexameter, Mrs. Alvln Untermyer; second, Easter Morning/ Miss Wilhelmlne 8. Kirby; third, Scout, Mrs. D. N. Lee, Middleburg, Va. Class 14?Handy hunters dismount lead over Jump against wings: First, Royal Novice, J. North Fletcher; second, Pete O'Donnell, Miss Nancy Patterson; third, Scamper Joe, Mrs C. P. DuBose, Jr., Camden. Glass 15?Hunters not to Jump, conformation 40 per cent, walk 20 per cent, trot 20 per cent, gallop 20 per cent: First, Axtein, J. North Fletcher; aecond, Easter Morning, Miss Wilhelmlne 8. Kirby; third, Foxboro, CriaPin Oglebay. r Class If?Teems of three beaten, folio wide at iota boating dlnuco rim: Mm WllMala, ?. Kirby, ?ntor; MOOB4, mim {mm mw me L.* . try; third, entry of Louis Stoddard, Jr., Westbury, Long Island. Class 17?Pair class outside course to jump double: First, Alvin Untermyer*s entry; second, C. P. DuPose's entry; third, Mrs. Dwight Partridge, Camden, and David R. Williams, Camden. Class 18?Family class: First, David R. Williams' entry of five; second, GustAvus T. Kirby's entry of two; third, C. P. DuBose, Jr's. entry of two. Judges: CoL Sloan Doak of Ruxton, Md., and D. Otto Furr, Mlddleburg, Vs. Judge of polo ponies, Maj. Crispin Oglebay, Cleveland, O. Ring Steward: Harry D. Klrkover, OiMMO, N. Y.j ring clerks, Maj. LeeMr Karrow, Charleston, and Ward C. Belcher, LakeviUe, Oomn. Camden Defeats Brookland-Cayce In u closu, hard fought but tie featured by ulr tight guurding, the Camden busketeers defeated BrooklundC??yce, 13 to 12, lust Thursday night. The game was nip and tuck from' the drat whistle until It wuh all o\cr. The guarding wuh ho clone that at the half period the score board read: 11-C 2, Camden 2, heading tho attuck for the homo club wuh Moore with five points and WiHtams with four. JefTcoat, a visiting .substitution, mudojfka points to tie witli Moore for ho^^Fin tills respect. Prior to tlie boys' gumo tho 11-C lassies, a team which bus been knocking over all comers, defeated the Camden girls, 38 to 13. Kelsler, with 22 points, was the offensive star for tho victors. McLeod led tho home club with't^n markers. The boys' game: Pos B-C (12) Camden (13). F ?Lucas (4) (G) Moore F? Hathcock Reeves C?Shealy (3) (4) Williams G?Smith (2) Lynch G?- Ross (2) Rhame Substitutions: B-C, McWllliamB, Jeffeoat (6); Camden, Stogner. Score at half:' Camden 2^.B-C 2. The girls' game: Pos. B-C (38) Camden (13). P?Kelsler (22) (1) Strak F? Sheavy (6) (10) McLeod C?Hammond Myers SC?Anderson Blackwell G?Howell Gaskln G?Mathias (8) Sowell Substitutions: Camden, Therisa (2), McQulrt, Rhoden, Rhame; B-C, V. Gaskin, Lucas (2), Henson, E. Gaskin. Score at half: B-C 16, Camden 6. Hiltoif Boy Returns To His Mother York, Feb. 11.?Attorneys here received a copy of an order by Judge E. C. Dennis today giving the custody of nine-year-old Richard H. Hilton, Jr., to the child's mother, Mrs. Vlr glnia Evans Hertford of Charleston. The child was left with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Lee, of Fort, Mill by its father, the late Richard H. Hilton, former state commander of the American Legion, after his divorce from Mrs. Hilton. Mrs. Hilton later married Lt. K. F. Hertford, a member of the West Point faculty, and brought court action to gain custody of her son. Judge Dennis at that time denied Mrs. .Hertford's petition, but gave her permission to renew her application for the child's custody after two years. ! At a hearing hore in December, 1935, Judge J. Henry Johnston ordered the child taken from the Lees and returned to the mother. The current suit was brought by the Lees to get the child back, claiming that it had never known any other home but theirs. Judge Dennis heard arguments in the case In Darlington last month, and pending his decision, young Hilton was left in the custody of Sheriff E. M. Miller, of Darlington. Otis Goff Freed Of Murder Charge Otis Goff, 20-year-old boy of Blaney, was acquitted of a murder charge here Thursday In general sessions poult! He was charged with the killing of Adam Coleman, 55, also of the Blaney section, last February. Coleman died after a struggle with Goff. Defense counsel contended that Coleman died from excitement and also put up a plea of self-defense. Goff was represented by M. M. Johnson, of Camden, and C. T. Graydon, of Columbia. Camden Jackets Down Ramblers The Camden Yellow Jackets took utt overtime Knmo from the Camden ItumhlcrB to enter the finals of the Camden Mid South tournament lust Sunday. The JuckotH entered the game a potting the Ramblers five goals, but started to work to overcome this lead from the start. In a perfect play on the first thrown In. Rates, the Jackets' back, backed the ball to Floyd, who passed to Pomeroy, No. 2, who paased to DuBose who scored. The play took four strokes and 11 seconds. At the end of six chukkers the score was tied at 7-all, the Ramblers having adde<l two goals to their handicap advantage. In such cases, an extra period Is played, to end when the first goal is scored. The oxtru time showed some of the fundest polo ever played In the state. Almost at the start the Ramblers fouled, giving Floyd a free shot from the 60-yard line. His shot was perfect, reaching the goal well in the air. Tupper, the Ramblers' No. 1, stood In his stirrups between the goal posts to make a miraculous midair stop with his mullet head. After four minutes of hectic polo the Jackets scored to end the game, Pomeroy making the shot By virtue of this win the Jackets entered the finals Sunday against Augusta. Last Friday the Atlanta Governors Horse Guards and Durham played off the consolation. Saturday was devoted to the Virginians' Horse Show. Summary: Jackets, Camden, No. 1, C. P. DuBose, Jr., handicap, 1, one goal; No. 2. Watson Pomeroy, handicap, 3, two goals; No. 3, Dick Floyd, handicap 6, goals four; Back, Joe Bates handicap, 2 goals 1. Ramblers, Kirby Tupper No, 1, handicap 1 goals 2; No. 2, Carl Llghtfoot, no handicap; No. 3, Charlie Little, handicap 2; R. E. Selway, handicap, 2 goals 1. ' Pomeroy's two goals were turning points of the game. The first in the sixth chukker tied the score, and the second in the overtime won the* game. Elloree Boxers And Camden Tie Elloree, ' Feb. 17.?Elloree high school and Camden high battled to a 4 1-2 to 4 1-2 draw in a close, hard fighting boxing meet of nine bouts held here last night. Shuler, Elloree, evened the score in the last bout by winning over Watts. Outstanding; for the visitors were Carrlson, Nolan, Hough, and for Elloree, Green, Livingston and Shuler. The summary: Camden?Hough, 70, Elloree, Ulmer, 70, decision for Hough. Ogburn, 86, H. Patrick, 86, draw. Nolan, 100, L. Patrick, 100, Nolan technical knockout. Reeves, 116, Livingston, 116, Livingston by technical knockout. Price, 136, Green, 136, Green decision. Holland, 141, Tate, 146, draw. Carrlson, 160, Parker, 160, Carrlson by knockout In second round. Moore, 165, Troutman, 106, draw. Watts, 170, 8huler, 176, Shuler decision. Referee, Joe Reeder (BrooklandCayce). JudgeB, Moore (Clemson), Ruhensteln. First Week Jurors Jurors were drawn Tuesday to serve for the first week of Civil court which convenes Monday, March 8, with Judge G. B. Greene, of Anderson, presiding. The list Is as follows: J. McLeod Chewnlng, Dewey J. Creed, C. P.1 DuBose, Jr., C. C. Whitaker, Jr., H. L. Smyrl, L. A. Campbell, W. C. Perry, L. L. Clyburn, T. El Rodgers, D. K. 8tokos, J. L. Pate, C. K. McCasklll, J. E. Eddings, D. L. Sowell, of Camden; M. C. Faulkonberry, J. H. Watson, R. M. Perry, J. W. Truesdale, N. E. Cauthern, J. M. West, J. C. Gainor, F. I. Gardner, ErneSt Roberts, Leo Sims, Dan peach, of Kershaw; G. F. Watts, E. A. Bell, Ernest Dowey, A. D. Boykin, of Lugo?; H. S. Higglns, Liberty Hill; W. F. Bird. Jefferson; Kershaw Tidwell, Bethune; M. T. Hough, Cassatt; W. E. Rose, W. W. Rose, Blaney; Coker Young, Westvllle. His Father Dead Mr. and Mrs. S. W. VanLandlngham went to Heath Springs Thursday afternoon to attend the funeral of the formers father, W. 8. VanLandlngham, who died there Wednesday at the age of 78. Postoffloe Closed Monday Postmaster C. P. DuBose announces that the postoffice will be closed on Monday, it being a national holiday. The general delivery window will be open from 8 to 9 a. m. Bank Holiday Monday On Monday, February ? 22,' both banks of tha city will be closed In celebration of Washington's birthday. Depositors please bear in mind that the banks will be closed end transect ell business on Saturdey. *4 vvc-.-r T? Dr. Crow Was Guest Speaker "A good teacher Is u friendly human being who knows and understands pupils," Dr. Orln F. Crow, dean of Department of Education at the University of Houtli Carolina, told tbo Kershaw county teachers in au address laht Thursday afternoon, February 11. He was introduced by Miss Frances Revere, of the Huron DcKulb school faculty. Music was furnished by Miss Hlanche KooIh ujid Miss Mary Wells fcjti venson of tho same hoIkkjI. Dean Crow approached his topic, "Good and Poor 'i'eachers," from the standpoint of tho pupil and revealed helpful Information. The high school group was treated to a thought provoking discussion on graduation of pupils by John G. Kelly, state high school supervisor. He predicted iminudlulo changes In our present system of grading pupils. Mr. Drown, of the Parker district, explained to tho elementary group tho modernized activity program as in operation at Parker. The primary teachers assembled with the elementary department for discussion. A group of high school basketball coaches met after adjournment of the regular session and selected N. M. Huckabee as chairman of a committee to work out plans for the annual Kershaw county basketball tournament to be conducted during the first week of March. J. Q. Richards, Jr., kindly offered to the coaches the use of the new Camden school gymnasium for the tournament. Three Negroes Held In Rembert Murder A coroner's Jury meeting yesterday afternoon at Rembert ordered Henry l Watts, Tom and Lilly Belle Brown I held for the murder of John Peterson, aged Rembert negro. Peterson was brutally murdered and robbed at his home a week ago. His Bkull was crushed, apparently by a heavy stick and his body left in front of the fireplace. Watts Is said to have confessed the actual killing and Implicated Tom and Lilly Belle Brown. The three are now In the county Jail and will be tried at the next term of general sessions court. C. M. Emanuel, n'*w rural policeman, played a leading part In the solving of this crime.?Thursday's Sumter Item. Bold Burglar Captured Here Police officers arrested a negro by the name of Ransom L. Lawrence on Lyttleton street Friday night after he had attempted to enter the home of Mrs. Leonard Schenk on north Broad street Mrs. Schenk was not at home but visitors in the home heard a noise and upon Investigation scared the negro away. He made his escape after he had "Jimmied" a window with a stick. The police department responded promptly and his arrest followed. The negro refuses to talk, but bis fingerprints were taken and sent to the Federal bureau of investigation in Washington. The reports received by the sheriff's office show that the negro has a long crimnal record. He had served ten years in the South Carolina penitentiary for murder. Was sent up from York county for attempting to enter a house after nightfall. He also served another term In the state penitentiary on a housebreaking and burglary charge. Exchange Club Notes Bob Hamilton, of Clemson College, connected with the Extension Service, was the orator at this week's luncheon. He made an excellent speech, and explained to those present the work of the Federal Government and its allied agencies to establish a uniform farm policy for all of the farmers, north, south, east and west, coordinating all agencies nnd_ Instrumentalities together in such a way as to be able to render the maximum of service to those engaged in agriculture throughout the country He stressed the better feeling and the better understanding that had come about between the farmers of the different sections of the country,., and their realisation that the problem of one is .the problem of all. weeks meeting waa. wall attended, and a number of prominent I visitors was present. Asked To Display Tloketa The management of the Washington Birthday races to be held on Monday, February 12, at Sprtngdale Coarse, requests thoaa attending K2X* di!Hay th<lr "chat* conspictawaki as a conr