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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-07-19
LARGE NUMBER
OF FATALITIES
LAST WEEK END
Automobile Accidents Cost Two
Lives AS Cars Succeeding In
Getting Beyond Control
STORE THIEVING RESULT
IN CONSIDERABLE LOSS

Last weekend brought with it more
than the usual number of untoward
events. Death lurked on the high
way; visited .Pocomoke home; and
disorder was much in evidence inside
the corporate limits of the city. Dis
turbance occurred on the streets and
robberies took place in, at least one
store.
James c. Triplett, aged %, Florida
New York truck driver was fatally in
jured early Sunday morning when the
car in which he was driving failed
to make sharp curve on Route ID
south of Pocomoke.
He borrowed car Saturday even
ing from friend in Bloxom, Virginia,
where he had been staying during the
potato season, and drove to gasoline
filling station just north of the Vir-
ginia State Line. Shortly after 200
A. M, enroute back to Bloxom, he
failed to complete the sharp curve
just north of the line and plunged thru
the guard rail down the embankment
where the car came to rest among the
trees. The automobile must have been
moving at a terrific speed. For go or
rs feet, the posts were torn from their
settings, wires made UP of many
strands broken like Irvine, and the car
demolished beyond repair as it plung-
ed into the miry water of the dam.
He was brought to Pocomoke by q
passing motorist and lived but short
time after first aid was administered
by local physician. Several people
viewed the body at Bradshaw Funeral
Parlors for means of Identification.
His true identity was finally estab-
lished by James V. Ford, his employer
of Palatka, Florida, who completed ar
rangements to SEND his body to his
home in Lenoir, North Carolina.
He leaves a mother, Mrs. Bell
Tripplett of Lenoir; and one sister,
Mrs. Ann Fischer, of Des Moines,
Iowa.
<AIOtlCI Aldil, Oi CIlc SAME AlSAL1
was victim of the road. William
Ford, Is, of Paramount, suffered a
broken neck, when the car in which
he was riding left the highway on
Route Is, between Salisbury and Prin-
cess Anne. The machine struck a
guide wire and catapulted on the side
of the road. The driver, said to have
rbeen George w. Johnson, was not
seriously injured, but according to
newspaper reports, is held for man.
slaughter. Speed, no doubt, was, a.
gain, large factor in the disaster.
In another column of today's issue
will be found an account of a death
Continued on Page y
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-07-19

new REGULATIONS FOR
THE NYA EMPLOYMENT

New regulations just issued from
Washington reduce the age limit for
NYA employment to include youths
who have reached their 18th birthday.
The former minimum was 18 years of
age. There is no change in the maxi
mum age of "a. Unemployed needy
youths may apply at the County
Health Office, or write direct to the
NYA office in Denton for applica-
tions. Those in Pocomoke City who
are interested should apply at once,
for further information at the Clerks
office in the Municipal Building.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-07-19
MISS MARJORIE BROWNE
WEEDS SARCEANT DEMAR

Mrs. Robert N. Browne announces
the marriage of her daughter, Mar
jorie Elizabeth Browne, to Sergeant
Edmond Matthews DeMar, on April
the fourteenth, at Columbia, South
Carolina.
Mrs. DeMar is a graduate of Saluda
High School and the State Hospital
School of Nurses.
Sergeant DeMar is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Edmond H. DeMar, of POGO
moke City, Maryland and is now in
charge of the Field Music School at
Paris Island, South Carolina.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Mason and fam
lily are occupying cottage at Mary
lands ocean resort.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-07-19

Well, Sir, they tell me there's big
convention going on in Chicago--it
may be over by the time 1 finish this
sentence, but still, so far as I know,
they are whooping it up in a, more
or less CHIEFLY less) Democratic fash
ion And it looks as if Mr.. F. Delano
is in for third term;-that is, he's
in for try at it; just what the Re-
publicans have to say, and how they
feel about it, is something differ ut
already yet. You see this Roose cit
III, doesn't sound very well N a
Continued on Page g.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-07-19

Mrs. Godfrey Child was hostess
Tuesday to the luncheon bridge club.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
Anniversary

Mrs Lavina Bowen introduced
Mrs Rosa Cragg. as principal
speaker At the 10Th anniversary
celebration OF the Ladies Aid so
oiefv Of Hartford Avenue church
sunday afternoon. oct % Mrs.
Grarg. president o. the Detroit AS
sociation OF Women's clubs. spoke
on the subject Religion and Its
Use"
Dr Leach 81 Flint spoke on the
life Of Harriet Tnbman. Mrs. Rosa
/. Komp Of Flint responded to the
Welcome address during which time
snc praised the work done by the
society.
Among The other Numbers on
program were piano solos rendered
BY both Mr.. Leninewoll and Mrs.
Harrison. selections. Ever Ready
chorus: Invocation. Airs Anthony;
club history, Mrs Mary Williams.
Mrs. Mamie Chisolm, who has
heen president Of the organization
for Is years was recipient Of a
beautiful black bag presented by
the club Mesdamos Gilchrisf. Du-
rett and Bussev were also present.
81 With gifts in appreciation OF
their service.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
Pontiac News
BY F. P. HARRIS

The Rev Ford p. Reed. pastor Of
New Hope Baptist church has re-
turned from the South where he
has been carving on revival serv-
ice, He spoke morning and eve
ming on THE Christian Hero" and
The Hirh Priest That Is Touched I"
The Rev. T. Timberlake, pastor
OF New Bethel Baptist church,
spoke Sunday morning on the sub
iect. "Christ's Church and His
Preacher" Mrs Anna Rcll Grove.
director Of the ByPI' sponsored "A
Feast in the Wilderness" on Nov.
Z.
Dr. r +. Carrs. pastor Of New
man AME church spoke morning
and evening His texts were II Ar
the may. the Truth and the Life"
and "Ye Must BE Born Again.
Church conference was held Nov.
T.
Mrs Gertrude Flemmng has re-
turned 70 the city after a visit 10
Nashville Tenn.
The Sorority sub Dehs held the'-
regular meeting NOV AZ the home
of Miss Ernesiinc Thomas. Nov g.
Mrs $. l.. Boyd Of Hibbard cour'
entertained friends OF her son. Luz
luilus Pcnton. Messrs Claude Viii
iiams. Emmett Adams and Churchill
Harris were among those at the
dinner party.
These young mon compose the
Swinging String sand belong 10 a
l6-picce orchestra.
Mrs. Dorothy Darby Walden and
husband spent The Weekend with
Mrs s L. BOYD ON Hibhard court.
Mrs c. Johnson has returned
home after major operation al the
General hospital
Henry Hogan who recently united
with Newman AME church and Mrs
STYLES is IN the ST Joseph Mercy
hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs sylvester Walker.
accompanied By ,hei Rather. Elijah
Walker. OF Detroit. visited reld-
fives IN Pontiac over the Weekend.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
LEGAL NOTICES
Atty. Herbert l.. Dudley,
f1J9 Russell nj (antieId

STATE OF MICHIGAN in the
Circuit Court for the County OF
Wayne in Chancerv.
SPENCER STEVENSON. Plain
tif. VS.. TRINA RAY STEVENSON,
Defendant.
No. 303.0s9
Az a session OF said Court held
at the Court House In the City Of
Detroit on the 21st day of Oct. AID.
1910.
Present: HONORABLE LESTER
s. MOLL. Circuit Judge.
II appearing To- this Court from
the affidavit on iile, that after dill
gent search and inquiry. Il cannot
be asceriained In what state or
county the defendant. Irma Ray
Stevenson. resides: and that the
last known address OF the defen-
dant was 1896 r. Kirby Street.
Apartment B-1, Detroit. Wayne
County. Michigan
on MOTION OF HERBERT l..
DUDLEY. attorney for Plaintiff.
IT rs ORDERED that she APP
pear and answer the Bill OF Com
plant fled in this cause within
three (a) months from the date Of
this order or said Bill will be taxi
en- as confessed: and that copy
OF said Order he sent 10 the last
known address OF said defendant
by registered mail. return receipt
requested; and In case no register
ed return receipt signed by the de-
PENDANT Il received that this Order
be published as required by law.
LESTER s. MOI.L,
Circuit Judge.
b. a True Copy
CAsPAR J. LINGEMAN. Clerk.
r. J. DUBEY.
Deputy Clerk. il-9-12-2l.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
Michigan Gospel
Choral Union

A hoard meeting ~ key workers
of the Michigan Gospel Choral un-
ZEN WAS called Nondav noon a the
home 81 the President Mrs a
Fin'chins
After devotional period. fhe
president proceeded 20 az Plans
for tho state conNon'ion - workers
We're named as captains 20 head
each district Tho districts we're
named rcd and hlue Realah Nor.
ion head mo Reds. Robbie Black
man me Blues.
Members and friends are pray
rr FOR the president Who has been
~ for the last few days The mem
bers expressed pleasure AZ having
Mrs fockc'. wife Of the Rev. Nj
Lockef. and her young people with
ms
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
BREWSTER
RECREATION
IN SEWING

The boys and girls OF Brewster
Recreation center were given "a
Halloween party by the Center last
Thursday. The small boys and girls
and their affair from to : pm.
and the larger boys and girls from
S 10 10 pm, The younger group
played games. sang many songs
and were given presents.
The larger hoys and girls played
games. danced and ducked for ap-
pies More than four hundred were
present and in costumes.
BOYS from all parts Of the city
are returning TO the boxing gym
getting in shape for the coming
tournaments. The Golden Gloves
and the Diamond belt. Most OF last
years champions and outstanding
fighters are back in the fold and Il
looks like Brewster will be among
those 10 reckon with for champion
ship honors.
The November eth boxing show
al the Center is one Of several
warm-up fights TO be held here
before the major battles get under
way later.
The basket ball team will be
much stronger this year and should
give the Harlem Globe Trotters a
tough way 10 60 when they play
Brewster here this Thanksgiving
night. II you have seen the boys
from Harlem perform in the past
Il will be hard 10 believe that the
local lads feel confident OF victory
this year. But that is how they feel
as do their coach.
The Citizens Recreation commit
tee had its annual meeting in the
auditorium last Tuesday. Moving
pictures taken OF the classes and
Of the building were shown and
were very interesting A momen-
ious plan was launched that Will
affect most Detroifers. More will
he said in this column later so keep
IN touch with n
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
Presbyterian
Church

The Dictatorship OF Love" was
The subject. the Rev. Mr. Porter
chose for his sermon last sunday
using Hebrews l3:l2-1f He said
| do not know OF anytime in the
history of man when the word
dictator was used more than to-
day, yet II is word little under
stood. because II the masses of the
people understood its meaning, they
would not have chosen the earthly
dictators who have caused them -
suffer so much TODAY" These do
not love them. and dictatorship
withouiout love becomes burden
People Will follow the man or w.
man they love. nut should choose
a dictator who loves them also. God
Is challenging Us. he said, 10 let
him be the dictator today and not
man. in your life. home. church and
business what the world needs to-
day 10 bring happiness and peace
is the Dictatorship OF Love. Follow
ing the sermon. the h-monthly
communion service was held
The Church shower" last We'd
nesday night, engineered by Mrs.
BeHlah Johnson Was we'll attended
and very successful, a large num-
her OF articles for the kitchen. din
inr room. rest room. nursery school
etc. were brought by church mem
hers and friends. a short program
WIS rendered. after which sand
witches, pie, coffee and other re-
freshments were served.
The Ladies Aid Society met sun
day at 6 y. m with Mrs. Ward on
25th street. The Non Pareil Club
met Tuesday evening with Mrs.
Hattie Ewing. on Williams avenue.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
Principals Day
Luncheon Feature
BWTA To Observe
Education Week

Principals nay will he ohserv-
Cd a. the Booker T. Washington
Trade Association Noonday Lunch
con club AZ its weekly meeting
Wednesday November Is. durinc
National Education week The
program has been arranged by a
committee composed Of Oliver r
Healv OF the Lincoln school. Miss
Iyah S'eeds of NoGraw and
Eugene Mondsr o. the Attendance
department l. is predicted that this
will be one az the best programs
ever presented ny the principals.
MANY Of the principals Will
bring some % their teachers with
them some principals Who have
never a'ferded any Of these meet
ines will also be present as we'll
as large number Of other school
officials Reservations have already
been made for the Principals Day"
program.
According 70 officials % tho
luncheon club their senfi-annual
program has grown increasingly
popular from year 10 year. and be-
vond a doubt have created a finer
spirit and greater cooperation be-
tween the schools and the public
In addition 70 the school repre-
ser'afives and members ~ the
Trade association. reservations can
he made foria few others 4 they
VIII phone The Trade association
office imrefia'c'v az Tem7le 1-oS77
TIE weca'y Luncheon club meet
irrs aro fe.d an no Lucy Thurman
YNCA on Wednesdays AZ u 90
MAJ,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
ATTY. Niu. Y. Bank.
A., 4 Vernon lIlghWay

STATE or MICHIGAN lis n
bate Court iuc ae Co1niI
Wayne.
No. ashi>J
In Tho M4itf oi ihe Esian
MINNIE AI.LFN. Deceased
Notice Is d. h given lhh !
creditors of said deceased are
quired 10 prcsef ticif clalnA
writing and unac cam, 70
Court az me Probate onie' y
city of Detroit. p said County =. y
TO serve a copy thereof upon w
LIAM V. BANKS. Adminlslrslg
AS r. vernor Highway Dt'l1
Michigan. on ef before ne "a
teenth day Of January Ap- y
and thar claims N.l be neaIs
said court before Judge PAih,j
II. O'RRIEN in Court Room
307. Wayne County Building Y
City OF Detroit. IN said counp
the fourteenth day Of Janaa'h IA
1871. at two o'clock IN inv ."
noon. an
Dated October 81, AZ, LIN a,,
PATRICK u. OBH NIi.',l
m IFI|III
Published IN neiroh lripa-' =,
each week for three week ~
cessivley. within thlriy a', al
the date hereof IT,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
Baptist GROUP
Issues Plea
For Aid
Caring For
Family OF
Nine

In an effort 70 bsusr .,,,..
members with IRE du,,s, NV, !, =
respective offices. and n W. = a'|
for their winter program x. 'l1
mems department Of tbs w.. y
Titan District association me-, 1'']
inspirational meeting oc,os,. \
at the Warren Avenue p...]
church. Ds'n1
The ORGANIZATION has been ,,.-1
ing on charitable work y =
communities For seysral . aa
they have supported a tamir.
nine children who have no r.,,']
In an effort 20 confinus n.y. il
TO take care o. other such ~
gencies which are hound n u
during the winter mon,hs ~
Ida y. Pope state presdsr, :, Il
women connection recen,lv ssr, j
a general appeal sor dona-,on,
In Response 20 fhis plsa n. "A
lowing have been solicited u
quilts from Mrs Lula Smith y
quilts, Mrs Robinson two rf,,l
Mrs. Moose oae mattress NJ
Williams. clothing. Mrs ods, n
ladies are also domain, ,i~.
Ing many garments The s,r.I
department IS loca'ed a, e.n. III
court ANY person wishing n
In any WAY NAV conlao, nsrb.J
Of the ORGANIZATION a. this sds,,,I
or by calling us s-2Soa Ma r !
Phillips is president Of the ss,,,I
ton.
Representatives from he N,
district were present a. d, \,
meeting. They Irfilded Mrs j,uI
Vaughn. and Ms PAYNE. slss M
Ramsey ~ Pornaf Nch
Mrs Selman Chairman q b
Eloise committee Nas been N /,
some time hu' J. Mack on he h
again.
Al the conclusion q, the rsstn'
the following fosm wa, rssi n
dedicated 10 th no-e n Ne ii
Rev. 7. X Nfllsms president |
tho National napHr coaysniuj
who met death ~ an airplare casj
recently.
Servant ~ God ee.l dous
Rest from fhr loved enplcv
The hattie fought. ihe victoy
won
Enter thy mss'crs ioY
The pans ~ death are past
Labor and sorrow cease.
And lifo's long warfare rloss.
AZ last
His soul is found IL peace
Soldier % Ghost We'll done
Praised hy 'ir new employ
And while ~ eternal aces 70
Rest in thy Say'ors joy.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
- '7--7-7----7--
Housewives League Is
Organized In La.

BATON ROUGE. La. II CAMP ~
AZ tho request OF the Colored Civic
association. Inc. Of Baton Rouge
a group Of women. representing
cross section OF the Baton Rouge
popuace. met atop the Buffers
Blue room Wednesday night TO or
eanze Housewives League. This
group is designed 10 serve as an
auxiliary OF the civic association.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
Skin Color Measured In
Photographs

Six girls we're chosen for the test.
their aye ranging from II TO % years
Oh Each grl Was given a package II
NADINOl.A Cream and told 10 fol-
low directions found IN The package.
Photographs we're made al the be-
ginning and every two weeks after
ward by q professional photographer.
Each test covered the use ~ only one
jar Of NADINOLA Cream. At the
end of the test, the color Of the skin
or, more exactly, is degree Of light
ness - as shown in the first and in the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
Lewis, Rowletie A brow" wv y"
1000 N. antoine y. .

NWW I'VE Il Il
STATE or MICHIGAN %.
bate Court for ne ''''F
Wayne.
In tho Matter oi ihe hs'''
CHARLES CARTER, Df,e1 ~,
Notice is hereby give, ' y, \
creditors OF said decea'es ~. ~
ouired to present their Clam ~ d
writing and under oath, % !, 4
Court at the Probate o ,ti',., = 4
Civ OF Detrolt, in said ccu W. n
10 serve copy thereon wv ~,
LAH CARTER. Adminl'l ..,, "a
said estate AZ 4oi 2. feI Lar,
Detroit. Michigan on or Os'' N
thirteenth day 81 JanuaI,' IN
heard ts,i, INV nv said court before "a
lose IosEpH A. MURPHY IA "A
Room Toom'i y. = ais. wayne c.,.'a
I Building In the CITY o,'iI.i Ds''Ss'
said County. on The lhl,''' :,
OF January. AID 1871 "
oe na,e, - October 80, g. Ap ...., lslr
JOSEPH A. W Y, Irrou1
Published IN D,lro" weeks
each week Tor Ih, ,s,r,, d,u Il
cessivley. within 'n'i ,,.s-li@
the date hereof
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
Method Of Scientific Proof

NN research began WITH thor
ongn study Of medical literature
found IN libraries Of leading medical
CO. eyes and in scientific journals.
This search provided much authori-
tafive opinion in support ofthe tesii-
mory 81 enthusiastic users as 10 the
results ~ NADlNOLA'S moderated
ingredients in tightening the skin aud
improving MS attraciiyoncss. The
next step was 20 find a method AZ
rlrnlng actual tests ON group NJ
subject With the right apparatus for
masking and keeping accurate records
81 me results. First | built studio
~ ph0iographing eacn gir Under
fixed control, taking picture before
she hogan using NADlNOi.A fol-
lowed by other pictures during and
after the treatment. Tncr prepared
color chart which furnishes a way
% measure the color value OF the
skin TINS makes i possible 70 show
positive tightening Of the skin and TO
actually measure how much lighter
tre skin becomes from using NADI-
kOLA
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09

fact, though not scientific fact. il
seemed % me that AZ the end of their
six weeks treatment. all Of the girls
held their heads little higher,
walked little straighier. laughed
often and more heartily. Perhaps
that can be accounted Tor by the
added confidence and seffassurance
which improved appearance brings.
Who knows? Il may be their tele-
phones now ring more often A lovely
complexion often is the cure for lis
Of the heart as well az Of the mind
and the body.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09

Net this IS exact ytn6 record made
by NAD1NOLA Bleaching Cream
and even 50 the sponsors wanted
more proof scientific proof Of now
Wei Nadinola ligh'ens me skin. helps
c.oar up blackheads and surface PIN
PICS softcns and smoothes the skin
texture So they authorized mo, SOW
eral years ago, 20 start tests under
rigid scientific control. take photo
graphs IN fact, 20 get the complete
record 81 results under actual condl-
tons l'.s' "a the cream is used. This
completed study is now considered
hlgn.y significant and so far as
knox NADlNOl.A isfne only cream
az ~ Mind ever 10 get scientific proof
Of ne poaurfylng value.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09

benefits from the
use OF Nadinola
Cream were OBJ
served. The skin
became softer and
Pores
appeared TO be re-
duced in size. The
whole complexion
seemed 70 be clean
er. brighter and
younger looking.
A. a a~ts~ -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09

" hen a beauty
cream mas been
growing ever more
popular for forty
years when the
users are so de-
lighted With re-
they buy
|more and more 81
tho cream surely
this seems 10 be
prooi enough 81
rs goodness and
value.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
BY D. r. NEALON,
RESEARCH CHEMIST

final photographs was measured on
specially designed clec,ro-pho'om-
eter Thus. FOR the first time. the
measurement 81 skin tightening was
removed from gucsswork and put
under strictly scientific standards.
The results 81 these tests we're
positive and amazing. In the case of
ali SIX subjects the skin became meas
urahly lighter and more attractive.
In addition. the carcfal daily exami-
nation of the skin ~ each subject
shoNedothcrtery important benefits.
PimpIes, BIackheads Removed
The six subjects had a total 81 ls4
plmplcs az The start % tho tests.
After six weeks use of Nadinola. III
81 them COCO We're found 70 have
been removed without recourse 10
diet or internal medication. The
effect ~ this removal was gratify-
ngand almost unbelievable improve
mcnt IN the subjects appearance.
This Improvement was even more
apparent 70 the eye than in the sworn
before and after photographs.
Five ol Tie SIX subjects Were found,
a. ttc beginning ~ the tests, 10 be
troi,n.od with blac1heads. A careful
count for these fyo subjects showed
IS h.ackheads in the skin at the be-
ginning Of the experiments and ! at
the close.
or the Il removed. only FIVE we're
removed by finger pressure. the rest
Of them disappearing without any
squeezing out by the subject. The
pressure removal. as matter % fact,
was done 10 demonstrate how the use
OF the cream acted 20 loosen and
soften large, stubborn hlackhpads,
thus permitting their removal by
this method.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09
THIS COUPON AND 81

KERR PROpTfTS co. Inc
~ - NsfHlr' ''rsnd - i'l,r $50
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-09

STATE or MICHIGAN ias p
bate cour, fur iae Cosny !
Wayne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Clippers Ruled Seas
 For Glorious Decade

THE Yankee Clippers were the A streamliners of 1850. They filled a need for speed to link At lantic and Pacific and when that demand slackened, the Clipper gave way to heavier, slower cargo ships. The Clipper is preserved for philately on the U. S. 20-cent' stamp above, showing the Clipper "China Bird' in San Francisco's Golden Gate.
 The California gold rush in 1849 launched the Clipper fleet. Cali fornia had money, needed sup plies. There was a premium on speed. The fastest ship made the most profit. The China tea trade also paid for speed, as did the Australian gold rush.
 The Clippers were the racers of the sailing fleet. They lowered sailing time from New York to San Francisco from 130 days to 100; some of them made the trip in 90 days. The ships were long and slim, with tall masts carrying all the sail a daring captain could put on.
 Within 10 years, however, the era of the Clipper was ended, leaving only their achievements as one of the most brilliant chapters in U. s. maritime history.