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was still the Marques of Douglas
and Clydesdale, some British news
papers included the duke among
persons they said were active as
members of the Anglo German
fellowship, organized to foster
friendship between Germany and
Britain. The fellowship was dis
solved before the war.
In its annual report for 1867
this fellowship described it's aims
as divorced from party politics; it's
principal purpose is to promote fell
lowship between the two peoples,
but however much such a purpose
is non-political its fulfllment must
inevitably have important conse-
quences on policy"
Critics of the fellowship pointed
out that since any organization pur-
suing such aims inside Germany
would have to be approved by the
NaZi government, the closer rela-
tions promoted by it would prove
to be closer relations between lead
ing Nazis and certain British con-
servatives and big businessmen"
Figured in Air Adventure.
The duke figured in a spectacular
air adventure-the first successful
plane flight over Mount Everest.
1t was on April 3, 1888, that the
duke-accompanied by Col. L. v.
Stewart Blacker and Flight 1t. D. F.
Mcintyre, achieved the scientific
goal of flying over the formidable
29,14l-foot t-shrouded peak which
dominates the Himalayas.
The expedition, equipped with two
planes and motion picture cameras,
made extensive preparations for the
air assault on the worlds highest
peak, and in a preliminary test
flight Clydesdale climbed $1,000 feet
to check his plane and apparatus
Clydesdale then was 30 years old
and long had been known to British
sports fans as the Boxing Mar
guess" for his frequent appearances
in the amateur ring. He was men,
ber of Parliament for East Renfrew-
shire.
Educated at Oxford.
Last year. the 77-year-old Duke
of Hamilton and Brandon died and
Clydesdale inherited the title.
The 3S-year-old Duke, christened
Douglas Douglas Hamilton, was
educated at Eton and Oxford and in
1887 married Lady Elizabeth Ivy
Percy, daughter of the eighth Duke
of Northumberland.
The Duke of Hamilton's youngest
brother, Lord David Douglas Ham,
ilton, married in 1888 Prunella Stack,
who organized a women's physical
fitness movement in England and
staged mass demonstrations of set
ting-up exercises somewhat on the
scale of those held in Nazi Germany.
The duke himself has been a
member Of the National Fitness
Council OF Scotland.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Droft Board Coils McCoy
For Induction May II
b the Associated Press.

zts5OU4dItU E1tSs'
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. May H.
Benny Mccoy, for whose baseball
services the Philadelphia Athletics
paid $45,000 as a free agent and
signed to a two-year contract at
$4,000 a year, must report to his
draft board here May 27.
He will be indicted into the Army
ut that time unless an appeal is re-
ceived before midnight tonight,
Chief Clerk Frank Wierenga said
To-day.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
FIFTH RACE - TANTRUM,
BOB'S PASS, GLITTER GIRL

TANTRUM finished second
twice at Pimlico and she en-
counters no such speed in this
affair. The filly is apt to score by
as far as her rider pleases. BOB'S
PASS copped twice at Delaware
Park year ago. but hasn't
shown much since that time.
GLITTER GIRL scored here last
December.
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THIRD RACE WE TIN G,
MYSTIC MAN. IAFITOFF.

WESTING showed early speed
in her Bowie engagements and
she may be able to give this sort
a neat trimming. The filly could
break on top and hold sway
throughout the running. MYS-
TIC MAN wins his share when
matched this way. LAFITOFF
has been trained to razor edge
and he could be in the money.
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SECOND RACE-IDA TIME,
DANZIG, SMOKE GAL.

IDA TIME was far back in her
first test of the meeting, but she
has worked well in preparation
for a good race and improvement
Is looked for. DANzIG still is
maiden, but she has been close
up with right good opposition.
SMOKE GAL may be in time TO
share in the prize money.
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SEVENTH RACE-MATCH
POINT, TYR, GROUCHER-S

MATCH POINT manages to
score quite often and he already
has a win at this meeting to his
credit. He could trim this opposi-
ton and pay a right fair price.
TYR was second the other after
noon and he scored at Havre de
Grace. GROUCHER'S BOY is as
good as his last win suggests
he is.
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SIXTH ACE-VENDOR'S
LIEN, ACE OF TRUMPS,
GARDEN p0nI

VENDORS LIEN just galloped
to win his last effort and right
off that corking performance the
gelding is selected to show us a
repeat victory. ACE OF TRUMPS
lost his last by the shortest of
noses and is a very dangerous
threat. GARDEN POOL is very
consistent and quite dangerous.
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FOURTH RACE LITTLE
MOWLEE, CAUTIOUS BO,
ADHEIMAR

LITTLE MOWLEE disap-
pointed at Bowie, but he is match
ing strides with much cheaper
opposition in this affair, and
should be able to score. CAU-
TIOUS 30 is a consistent sort
and he may be tough customer
to defeat. ADHELMAR hasn't
won for quite some time, but she
rates with the leaders.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Suffolk Downs
By the Associated Press.


FIRST .RAcE-Purse, $1,000: claiming:
4-year-olds and up; furlonss.
ssyins, GTaSe 7Ca tBrisss) eco q 5So 90 ,s556 s56
Jassinthe6ox Connolly - $50
Also % ran2Hish Finance. olenbroom.
Sun Sun Breeze, Dutch Courage and Adolf
Ing: 4.yeag.oids and UP: g tgrlonggso; ,oo
Lou LouOI Hans -Gss) Iscon1a) ~ 1Iso aso
valdina Jack lDurando) 2.20
Also '' ranEMinimum. Be Prepared. Ex-
'fe'-D' tDaily td = Double paid s5s 500
THIRD RAcE-Purse 81 900; claiming;
4-year-olds and up; ! mile sd and 20 yaTsas0;o 81
cansrierron lcharlton) $40
DINA ndip Do, Noodles, Night Chase and
| Prunay.
weisRfs; maidens: s-yesT-oids; turlonss
ais M H!shness .orOs& l4.4o $40 $50
George Lamaze tYoung) 2.40
Also ran-Mate Watch. Tinie l., Amer
Cutter, Miss High Hat and Faint Scent.
FIFTH RACE-PurSe, Sl,O0o: allow
ances: 2-vear-olds: Ala furlongs.
Eternal Bull lHowelD $50 $50 go
Pacif1cation tPolkb $50 go
Fly Ty (SconzsD go
Time 0:53 tnew track record.
Also ran-Ack-Ack and Bright World.
SIXTH RACE--Purse, S1.4e0: allow
ances; 4-year-olds and up; l mile
Star Boarder (TaylorI $50 800 $50
Halcyon Boy tAtkinsonl $40 40
Robespierre (McMullenl 460
Time. 80.
Also ran-Bobs Boys, Master Key,
Patrol Scout, Liberty Franc and Dewey
Dawn
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Court Assignments
DISTRICT COTTRT

In any case where postponement
of the hearing Of a motion is to be
requested, notice should be given
the motions clerk not later than
3 o'clock the afternoon before such
motion is set for hearing. 1t will
be the policy Of the court not to
grant postponements if the afore-
said notice is not given except when
extraordinary conditions have pre-
vented the giving of the notice.
Roll call of motions will be at
9:45 am, as heretofore has been the
practice.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
EIGHTH RACE - BREEZING
ALONG, SUMNER STOCK,
STRTTMMTNG.

BREEzING ALONG has been
threatening to come to life and
give a field of this caliber
neat licking. The gelding may
be a good thing in this field.
SUMNER STOCK ran second
at Pimlico and she rates with
the leaders. STUNNING was
third in her last and she could
be in the thick of 1t.
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Belmont Park
Ry No Associated Press.

bs lTt AoSOCidleu fIeSS'
madsa Eassr ia4sns. shsaa slainr
War Melody tHsrrelD $50 $50 SO
Airy Goer tArcsro) 500 $40
Zite (Robertsonl 800
Also n5.7. ram. miss sqnsino LAZY Ma, Mas
Mrs. c. S. Bromley entry.
SECOND RACE-Purse, .s1,,5oo: claim
Early Ear fo'as settler ArsaFo, an@ 45.5o Isss $50
coaat asaehSh Msurfes lHSeefiso1 5RSsen, 'so SO
Also ran-sarsazo. Neap, Iskie. sachem,
Adds. Pompeius. Allmar. Ranches Girl
Fnesay mas dnS TS fnS fan .
DAILY Double paid sssl.7oo
THIRD RAcE-Purse. s1,5Oo; claiming;
ts4aisss tSsyse0f Trss. eads p6lv.r $40 &c SsS
Also ran-Junco. Air Post and Reso-
lutte II.
FOURTH RAcE-Purse, 1000 added:
steeplechase handicap; 4-year-olds and up;
= 66s;i1 66si;isbay Is Slate s.-,a, 40 go s.ssoo
saeheor GflH5 fa1f fSiilp 5pfRISs MeSovsr $40 4sS
Time, 343 3-5
Also ran@Satilla. castletown. Roll and
OSS ana lrOOd ChSQCe.
aE. B. Schley-L. B. Mayer entry.
FIFTH RACE-Purse. $1,000: special
weights; maidens 3-year-olds and up; 8
Button Hole Smith SO 400 $50
Baymelia (BieTmanl 4.40 $40
Halcyon Days fWalD 1880
Time, 1:l2 3-5.
Also ran-Rose Lucky. Bukhsra Cd
MY Dottie, Sun Alberta, snow Moon, Not
Alone. Gala Song. Periover, Equestrienne
and Painted Savage.
Field.
SIXTH RACE-Purse. 50 000 added
Graded Handicap, Class c; 4-year-olds and
up: | IL miles
Spanish Duke lJamesl 500 $50 go
Straight Lead fMeadeD 2.a0 40
Russia IF A Smith $40
Time, "A.
Also ran-Iron Shot Mythical King and
Victory Morn.
SEVENTH RACE-Purse, S1.500; claim
ing: 4-year.olds and up. Is miles.
Portet (HufD $50 % 1910
Gee Joe tOliverl go $50
Dark Friend tWaD 1910
Also ran Kurdistsn. Interpreter.
Cherrys Child; Dr.. Sticks, DARK Level,
Oddesas Pride. Mantagna. fKnight's
Haven, Eldee War Noise and Air Cooled.
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Other Selections
'y the Associated Press.

Belmont (Fast.
By the Louisville Times.
1-Balk. Bladen, Gooseberry.
2-NeW Trick, Seaway, Little Rebel,
3+Waller, Knights Quest, Poppa-
deets.
4Tomochichi, + Wee BARN, Son
Islam.
5-Silver Rocket, Jackorack, High
anlow.
6-Blrch Rod, Jay Jay, Colosseum.
7-Pico Blanco, Port Alibi, Sir
Lancelot.
8-Modern Age, Comendador II,
Two Ply.
Best bet-Birch Rod.
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NINTH RACE - CRUSAND.
CHIEF HOLLIS, GOLDEN

CRUSAND seldom turns in q
bad race and he can run over
any sort of track. If the sub
stitute is used she should be the
winner. CHIEF HOLLIS and
GOLDEN KEY to battle it out
for the consolation awards.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Hamburg Roid Damages
BruziIiun Consulate
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RIO DE JANEIRO, May IA
The Brazilian consulate at Ham
burg, Germany, has been seriously
damaged in British raids on that
city. the Foreign Ministry an
nounced early today.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Suffolk Downs Fast.

Suffolk Downs Fast.
BY the Louisville Times.
l-Indian Penny, Gold Saxon, Mad
Money.
2-Many Flags, Hunting Home, Ball
O. Fire.
3LCadet Bob, Arabesque, Beacon
Street.
ASK Me. Griffin Hills, Mixer.
5-Air Actress, Stage Beauty, Sassy
Mate.
6-Trimly, Votum, Third Covey.
7-Tedium, Blackmail, Wilfstan.
8-Red Raider, Sir Time, Supreme
Flag.
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Motions-Justice James W. Morris


In re: Ernest B. Williams; writ.
In re: Milton Lefkowitz; pro Sc
attorney, Lewis.
Wheeler VS.. Skinker Motor Co.,
Inc; attorneys, Quimby-Dunn.
Irving VS.. Baldwin; attorneys, Nc
Cormick-Quinn.
Shorb VS.. Royal Indemnity Co.
ct al; attorneys, Dawson-Furey,
Ingham.
Friedman VS.. Troshinsky; attor-
neys, SchwartZ-Halpern.
In re: Estate of William M. Kern
attorneys, Doyle, Malloy-Jameson.
Dennis VS.. Davis ct al: attorneys,
Chadwick, jr.-Baker g. Topper;
Shigo.
Tennison VS.. Timber Engineering
Co., Inc; attorneys, Dowell-Burns
Maryland & Virginia Milk Pro-
ducers' Association VS.. Embassy
Fairfax Dairy, Inc; attorneys, Seal
-Darr, Moran. =, ..........&
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Rossvun's Comment
Selections for a Fast Track
at ChorIestown
BEST BET-TANTRUM.
FIRST RACE M VOLS,
MYRTLE M, LIT UP.

MALVOIS has been in the
money in both of her starts and
she is dropping down the class
ladder a bit to match strides with
these. A good ride should see
her in the winners circle.
MYRTLE M just missed in her
first at this strip. LIT UP has
worked well enough for money
consideration.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Churchill Downs Fast.

Churchill Downs Fast.
BY the Louisville Times.
1-Courtland, Jack w. Transport.
2-Fylfot, Burston Manor. Andnow.
3-Star Monarch, Valdina Whiz,
Senorita Leona.
FLY Me, LatepasS, Inviting.
5-Pajas. Gounod, Rose-Red.
6-Smacked, Heartman, Royal
Ruby IFS.
7-Palco, ADDRESS, Strolling.
8-Hat Check; Joji T., Isarunner.
Charles Town East.
BY the Louisville Times.
1-Pete's Gold, Frank L, Chief
Bill K, Baby Mowlee, Rolica.
3-Exhort, Mystic Man, Blue Boo.
4-Golden Mayne, Adhelmar, Can't
amore.
5-Delhi Dan, Sir Khar, Last Bet.
6-Vendor's Lien, Ace of Trumps,
Time Passes.
Match Point, Tgr, Groucher's
Boy.
8-Breezing Along, Easter Holiday,
Summer Stock. -.s
0 (Substitute)-Chief Hollis, Mist
Hawk. Crusard.
Best bet-ExhoxS
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Criminal Court No. 1-Justice
Goldsborough.

Goldsborough.
United States vs.. George w
Crouch.
.. United States vs.. Lee r. Hend-
ricKs.
United States vs. John r. Adams
United States VS.. Sonny Pearson
United States VS.. Thomas N
Baker.
United States VS.. John Valentine
United States VS.. Harrison John
son.
United States vs. Daniel c. Ken
nedy.
United States VS.. Carl r. Austin
United States VS.. Wayne Winfield
United States VS.. Willie Jones.
United States VS.. Earl S. Owens.
United States VS.. Benjamin F
Littlejohn. Harrison Jones and Ju-
Illus H. Berkley.
United States VS.. Satterwaite.
United States VS.. William j. Vic
kers, lunacy.
Criminal Court No. AJustice
Proctor.
Trials:
United States VS.. Samuel williams.
United States VS.. Francis J. Null
vey and Albert M. Farmer.
Sentences referred):
United States VS.. Margaret Nc
Gowan.
United States VS.. Irving Medlin,
jr.
United States VS.. Thomas Soon.
United States VS.. Marion Lindsey
United States VS.. Fred Wither-
spoon.
United States VS.. Fred Wither-
spoon Cmotion to revoke probation)
United States VS.. Charles E. Mayo.
United States VS.. Charles e. Mayo
Emotion to revoke probation).
Criminal Court No. 3-Justice Let's.
Trials:
United States VS.. John A. Swami.
Continued On Page A-2)
Evening star., 1941-05-14

More than 800 ships leave the
port Of New York each month for
foreign ports despite tae var.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Churchill Downs
by the Associated Press


FIRST RAcE-Purse, $500: claiming:
sstsloPls st', S,, e S,ns, s 1856 196SS 4so 80
chieharra a snider $50
Also ran-Jimmy w. Bobbie Easter,
Moorish, Pegsys Sun; Peck,s Bad Boy;
fmebue Field
SECOND RAcE-purse, $500; claimins;
ciantinS gSadiE0S cHia6tshoe, ha6 no ssSo
Takitfrome tThompson) 1.40 440
Bullanne tCraig) $40
Also ran y fKenoshs. carlarmiss
5ssnS Rs Sas Ms!2ax gFGnRs 5uss sIa
Buttons B. fFieid
THIRD RAcEpurse $1,000: special
segats se5 TsI5 ms1dens' 2yeaFoaS ID s6rlosss 90
LonG Hope mccoy, ~ $50 $50
John Hunnicutt tMcCombs) 4.4o
Also ime' ranWf i shadburn. valdins Tout.
snFpT&ss lift &paTx Ansfks oas Gem Nash M ss sd
fPaPSf5i P4sid.
FOURTH EAcE-Purse, $1,000; claim
hady ns Innte fdd np
Beth Bon (Richard $50
lime. l.loS5.
Also ran-Chin Music, Bob's Squad
Country Prince. Wicked, American Byrd.
Scotty B. Dinner Horn, Bluefeld and
Oistillation. Field.
FIFTH RAcE-Purse, $500: claiming;
3.yeag, ,olds ans up; furlonss CHUTE
Nicabe (Lampton) $50 4.S0
My Echo tShallenberger) 7.40
Time, III.
Also ran-Bar More. Joe Burman,
Thunder Lady, Judge Leer. Judge Blake
and Busby
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Po~;no Now. Todoys Results - Entries
Ne \" And Selections for Tomorrow
Racing Results
Charles Town

FIRST RACE-Purse S4oo; claiming:
for 3-year -olds and up; about 4l3 furlongs.
Miss Hildur Bernhardt) 700 800
Lulu Khayyam (Palumbo) go
Time. 0:459s.
Also ran-Balkanese. webfoot, Micro
play, Mud Lover, Lead Please.
SECOND RACE-Purse S400;. claiming;
for 4-year-olds and UP; 61a furlongs.
Tavern (BletZackeD 100 $50 ESQ
Flag Eta (KellyD 1880 $40
Miss Ksar tChurchilD $40
Time. l:2O 1-5.
Also ran-Princess Lady Simmer, Reish
Tetrarch, Fernbrake and Wood Dear.
THIRD RACE-Purse. $500; claiming;
3-year-olds and up: Charles Town Course.
Quick Vine CVesselD $50 $50 2.40
Sun Scene tRootl 5OU 80
Wenuit tHernandeZ) 2.60
Time, 1:l635.
Flight, Miss Mud and Engles Hope.
DAILY Double paid S16.20)
FOURTH RACE-Purse $500: claiming.
for 3-yesE-olds and up sb99Ut 7 furiognSs
GigRle Lee (GranO $50 2s0
Hsserstown Boy (OMalleyl $40
Time. 1:263s
Also ran-Wood Buck, Grist, Star
Canter. Deodo and Capstick.
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FIcHrH RAcE-purse. s4nn: claimins

4-year-olds and up I liIs miles.
Oliyllo tScocca) ------- 110
Curves wv Kirk --- 11G
Master Holiday CClaqaetO - 1l0
Summer Stock (Duford) - 40
Strummng Root - 10
xExtra Good lClaggett ------- 105
Mariyah tCardoZa1 10
xArtist (Bletzacker) ----- 40
BreeZirs Along Leyland) - l15
Charles r iEversole) - 40
Miss Pilgrim (Root) " 10
XCount Me (Scott) - ll0
xMsrys Boy (BletZscker) ------ 10
XTransday (Clasgett) ------ ITO
Evening star., 1941-05-14
THIRD RACE-Purse S400: claiming;
4-year-olds and up: Charles Town course.
FOURTH RAcE-Purse, s4Oo: claiming:
FIFTH RAcE-purse. $500; allowances:

3-year-olds; Az furlongs
Top Dress (Vesselll -- los
Bob's Pass kelly " 40
Glitter Girl (Root) " III
Scotch FLAG 20 OMalleyI 110
Last Bet (Grant) " ia
Sedace (Bletzacker) - JOS
xVee Pee (Clasgett) ---- los
Delhi Dan (Palumbo) - 116
Tantrum &C. Kirk - 105
Psrisian Mount &C. Kirk - los
Sir Khar (Rootl - 110
Royston and Rosers entry.
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SEVENTH RACE-Purse. s5n0: claim

ing; 3-year-olds and up; lie miles.
xTyr (BletZackerl
Asterisk ,VessellD -
Groucher's Boy &C. Kirk -
Tobacco Road fShanks) -
Credence tRoot) -
xMatch Point (Claegett) -------
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Entries for Tomorrow
Charles Town

| FIRST RACE-Purse, $500. special
| weights: 2-year-olds. Az furlonss.
Evening star., 1941-05-14

SIXTH RACE-Purse, $500; claiming;
4-year-olds and up; ! furlongs.
Psndoramint CVessellD --- 107
xMaebeau (Acosta) " 107
Vendors Lien (Grant --- 11S
Dun Lucky (Palumbo) ------- 112
Ace Of Trumps (Root - 112
Kline Passes (BletZackerl ---- 10Y
xGarden Pool Scott -- 104
Evening star., 1941-05-14

Continued on Page A-2)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23

tain path, the sound of the drums growing
louder with every step. At the top was the
parley a lean-to matched with palm leaves
and lined with backless benches where the
drummers sat with their drums, shac-shac
rattles and tomtoms, some long and thin, some
short and thick. On the ground before each
drummer a candle burned
At one end Of the room stood the Ogun,
the Shango altar to the spirits, a crude trestle
on which more candles fitfully lighted a
crumpled dress learned had belonged to the
dead girl, and doll-like. effigy of her sur
rounded by a rude representation of a snake.
AS we entered, the drums ceased suddenly.
the Shangoists crowded about their witch
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23

I bent closer could not repress a shudder of
revulson For an unusually long thin tongue
protruded from her lax mouth and lay limp
across her cheek; her eyes, with only the
whites showing, were tiny dots; and her
features were set in a horrible, fiat unmis-
taxable reptilian cast
But the doctor professed to see no such
likeness and went about his work in business
like fashion He was not Shangoist and,
having been educated in London, maintained
an entirely cynical attitude toward the posi-
bility of anything supernatural which
thought somewhat strained.
could she have been bitten by snake"
I asked pointing to the spot just above her
elbow where the imprint of teeth was plainly
visible, and which was the only mark or
wound of any kind on her entire body.
''Unthinkable," he answered mo serpent
could possibly have gained entrance into the
house without being observed and no one
can be found who has seen venomous snake
in the neighborhood during their lifetime.
though poisonous reptiles, especially the
deadly bushmaster are plentiful enough in the
interior"
He certified her death as due to fear
technically, heart failure-but nevertheless
was prevailed upon to order the body removed
for an autopsy.
About three weeks before. 1 learned the
girl had received word by letter that former
lover. now living in neighboring island had
employed an Obeah witchdoctor TO cast an
evil spell upon her.
According to the testimony of her mother
and two brothers, about four days later her
tongue began to narrow and lengthen and
her eyes grew smaller by the hour. Within a
week they were mere dots and her tongue
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23

quietly, cooled like a snake. or when aroused
kissing and thrusting out her tongue and at
tempting to strike at anyone who came near.
While the witchdoctor ratified his shac-shacs
and mumbled counter spells the stricken girls
eyes grew smaller and more reptilian. her
body writhed and undulated in the coils of the
sinister snake spirit that seemed to have
wrapped itself about her.
The news got about the island and hum
dreds of awed natives surrounded the house
"a hours day. There wasn't minute when
the victim was left alone.
Always one of her brothers, her mother,
or all three sat in attendance; most of the
time praying or offering promises to the evil
spirit; promises to do anything If 1t would
only leave her.
Friends and relatives verified the story
almost word for word. Apparently impressed
by the sincerity of my interest, and after
consulting with her in whispers, the
victims mother asked me shyly if l would
care to take part in the sacrifices and cere-
monies to exercise the snake spirit and allow
her daughter to rest in peace in her grave.
l leaped at the chance and that night Lion
drove me out into the hills, toward the parley
Shangost church
Soon, above the hum of the motor. we
could hear and almost feel the rhythmical
beat of the drums. though we're still quite
a distance from our destination.
After a half hours ride we left the car
and started our climb up narrow noun
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23
Explorer Albert Hicks
Tells How His Curl
osify Led Him to the
West Indian Girl Who
Died Of Magic. BeIiev-
ing She Had Been
Turned Into q Snake
And Describes the
Weird Methods Of
Bringing Peace to Her
Tortured Spirit
BY ALBERT G. HICKS,
Explorer and World Traveller.

IF HADN'T seen the girl lying there on
the bed with her abnormally long tongue
] limp across her cheek. her beady snake
like eyes. her features set In fiat. distinctly
reptilian cast, / would have thought the whole
thing Just story made up out Of some ancient
mythology.
had been warned to stay away from
Shango and Obeah the day arrived in Trini-
dad. It's an evil, sinister business. they told
me. Keep away from 1t! But the warning
only served TO increase my curiosity.
Shango I knew. was Trinidad's particular
form Of voodoo worship. an amazing mix
ture Of primitive African idolatry and religious
symbolism based on the belief in an I'M
seen spirit world closely allied with the world
Of mortals Obeah on the other hand is not
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flicked out between her
lips like the forked
tongue Of a serpent. The
family called In an Obeah
witchdoctor Of their own
and there were prayers
and ceremonies directed
against the evil spirit In
hopes Of driving II from
the house. But to no avail.
The victim grew stead
lily worse and took To her
bed where she either lay
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i relgion Dut form OF WltcncraIt.
0beah can indeed be sinister and
altogether evil as I learned a few
days later when Lion. one of the
islands leading singers and COM
posers of calypso ballads. brought
me news of the serpent woman"
A pretty native girl had been
placed under an Obeah spell. he
told me excitedly. and while her
family and friends looked on help
lessly she had gradually been trans
formed into a snake. Her death
that very morning had caused a
great stir among the natives. and
ne had secured permission from the
Negro police official in charge Of
the case for US TO be present at
the investigation.
Had such a frightful metamor-
phosis really taken place? Would /
find a one-time woman now a
dead snake?
A Negro doctor was just begin
ming his examination as we entered
the room where the body lay on
a cot.
II was obvious at first glance
that the girl had indeed been pretty.
and 1t was equally obvious that she
was decidedly not a snake. But as