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OPENING IS AUSPICIOUS PALMETTO PARK MEETING GETS AWAY TO A SATISFACTORY START. Kentucky and Eastern Stables Evenly Divido the Purses and Followers of Form Faro Well on the Days Results. Charleston, S. C, December 2. The opening of the Palmetto Park meeting under the auspices of the Charleston Fair and Racing Association this afternoon was an auspicious one, though there was some disappointment because only nine layers quoted prices. The reason assigned for the small number of layers was a reluctance to do business until a better idea regarding the form of the starters can be had. Betting activities began in rather listless fashion, but increased steadily iu volume as the afternoon progressed and towards the close speculation was all that could be desired. Form students fared extremely well for four favorites and a staunchly supported second choice scored. The only outsider to win out was Kildav, owned by G. W. J. Bissell, Pittsburgh millionaire, and the "rail birds" conversant with his good work-outs over the course hit the books fairly well when he cantered home the easiest winner of the afternoon. The sport was wholesome and keenly enjoyed by most of the spectators. Prior to the opening, presiding steward Pettiugill had a lengthy session with the jockeys and in unmis-takeable language gave tbein to understand that no infraction of the racing rules would be tolerated. They were told that any deviations would be dealt with severely, without fear or favor, and that a suspension would mean a lengthy term of idleness. The riders took the official at his word and there waa a conspicuous absence of rough riding. The Kentucky brigade split the honors with the easterners, horses shipped here from Latonia accounting for half of the card when Luria, Kilday and Reno took their respective purses. The eastern horses that won were Colors, Undaunted and LAiglon. General Manager Auerbach expressed gratification over the auspicious opening and opined tnat as soon as the meeting is well under way there will be many additions to the ranks of the layers. The- only incident but of the ordinary in connection with the racing came when Colors won and was bid up, 05 over au entered price of 00 II ;Vlpr4tHtHbWuIiig. but failed to get her. W. U,...Wcatiuorclaiul kas succeeded Walter House as" trainer of the J. O. Talbot t stable. House severed his connection with Mr. Talbotts establishment at the ponclnsion of the Havre de Grace meeting. He brought south a couple of horses for .Mr. Van Orden El Biod and a yearling. Several horses that came here from Havre de Grace were taken sick en route, among them Villas, Lohengrin and Tay Pa v.
