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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-12-24

STATE EMPLOYMENT COMMITS
SIONER
Y Light Street, Baltimore, Md.
NOTICE OF TESTS
Automobile Mechanic; Blacksmith:
Chauffeur; Inspector, Commission Of
Tidewater Fisheries; Jr. Field Adviser
Prln Acct. Clerk; Sr. Social Worker
Closing date for receiving applications
January a, 1913.
HARRY C. JONES. Commissioner
Dec. 1926.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-12-24

Buy United States War Bonds and
Stamps with the money you saveI
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-12-24

APARTMENT FOR RENT-AppIy
6 Front st. or write Elbridge B. VIII
liams, Box 429, Route 2, Norfolk, Va.
Nov 27-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-12-24

ROOM FOR notwithstanding ga
rage if desired. Mrs. Upshur Stew
enSOn.
Nov. 6-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-12-24
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Upper apartment.
Apply to O. L. Thompson, 6O9 Market
ST.
Dec. 1S-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-12-24

Dec. 18-4t.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-19

Inside lay three Yoruba boys, naked and dead
Their threats were gashed, their chests lacerated
and blood soaked deep in the sand floor
About the hut were rosette tracks of leopards.
Funny that they were all dead before anyone
heard anything" said the foreman.
l gave orders to bury them and we sat up that
night with rifles. But there was no return of the
beasts.
At dawn we followed the trail left by the killer.
There was only one and the tracks led up not to-
wards the forest but towards the railway forma-
ton At the broad cut the tracks ceased as though
the animal had been spirited away
That night we tethered goat outside the camp
and sat up to watch it.
The laborers were uneasy The outer rows Of
huts were empty while they crowded like sheep in
the middle huts. We heard them talking and every
and then one would sneak out to replensh
a fire.
Once we heard the wild, snarling scream of
leopard. There was deadly silence in camp. The
goat stopped bleatng and fetid smell came to us.
Then we heard a hoarse purring and the goat
plunged at the end of its line screaming mady.
"Over there" whispered the foreman.
We trained our guns loaded with heavy shot.
But the beast went away
At dawn a runner came into camp to report
man killed at camp five miles down line
We went there. The laborer had dozens of
slashes across his throat and chest The tracks
led to the formation and disappeared
81 don't like it." said Hoffman, the engineer in
charge of that section. "I'll sit up tonight and
watch"
Next night we posted ourselves again.
BE mighty smart leopard to do any business
this night" said the foreman, scratching at mos
quito bites
Two men were killed at the forward labor
camp.
Next night was sitting in my hut writing
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-19

us with hardy lnSoence.
The village chief seemed terrified Of them, but
even more scared of us.
The d. O. ordered search of all huts.
The six yelled loudly and tried to But
caught and bound them.
Strange headdresses of leopard hide were found,
blood-streaked scraps of fur with Llama thongs.
demoniacal mask turned up. 1t was carved OF some
light wood with square holes for eyes and streaked
with blood and black wood ash
And under the floor of hut we discovered six
iron rings each with four claw like knives fastened
to it. They were sticky and glazed with old blood
The six were hanged in the village in which we
caught them. The natives stood around express
sioness while the murderers marched up ramp
to the gallows. They weren't afraid to die. They
grinned, stamped and spat as the nooses were ad-
justed. and dropped with the leopard scream
choked off in their threats.
After that there murders Food
came up and quickly had extra labor for
the line
Some years later an old Munchi told me that the
Leopard Men came from 'far-way' to the west
They had been called by the secret drums. Prob
ably from Liberia or the Upper Volta where even
then the Maroli Nabo had his kingdom.
1t is about six weeks trek from the land of the
Leopard Men to Nigeria. But they have been
known to commit their crimes as far Kenya
Colony on the eastern coast of Africa
Theodore Powys, son of the distinguished Eng
lish novelist, T. F. Powys, was manager of farm
owned by Lady Eleanor Cole in Kenya.
Lions had been doing much damage and young
Powys decided to go after them.
On October 10, 1881 his body was found beside
a trail throat and chest gashed and with the head
and arms missing.
1t was supposed that a lion had mauled and
killed him and that the missing portions had been
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THE AMERICAN WEEKLY
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-19

De called upon 10 aVenSe any OTOlleT' 10 dlu
any village that pays their fee. They have been
known to travel across the Continent to murder.
I've seen many men who were killed by the
deadly little knives. But never have heard OF one
who attacked by Leonard Men, lived to tell of it.
Some years ago the Ngeran Railways were
driving a line through the forests of Lafia
Beri Beri north of the Benue River, TO connect
with the main line at Kaduna, Northern Provinces.
1t was the practice to recruit labor from local
chiefs.
But We learned that the harvests north of the
river had been poor and the men were needed to
work their land. SO thousands of laborers were
brought across the river from the south
Food was sent up for them. But not before
many had gone into the villages flashing money
which was a rarity in that district and bought up
too much manioc, corn and oil
few Haussa profiteers did well out of it. But
the villagers were starving.
Something had to be done. We requisitioned
food from the south.
But before the food arrived came tragedy
One night was aroused by shouting. fore
man rushed to my grass hut to report murder in
the labor camp.
Snatching lanterns and guns we ran quarter
mile to the camp down the formation. They were
milling up and down between the rows of grass
shelters their eyes rolling scarlet in the light of
dozens of fires. About one small shack on the
edge of the camp was a screeching terrified gang.
We showed them apart and entered.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-19
The Strange Jungle
Killers Are Again
on the Hunt With
Their Feursom e
NJ asks and Steel
TaIons. to Wipe Out
the G oIonioI Agents
Because Of the Ar
rest Of Their Ruler.
Whose Death Has
Never Be en-
Explained

report of the deaths. There was
a shuffling outside.
Leopard Men," someone whis-
pered.
dashed out, but there was no
one there. / hesitated to follow
retreating sounds into the forest
in case it was trap.
The local District Officer sent
spies into nearby villages.
There was no news for some
days. The laborers wouldn't
work. They feared to sleep at
night so spent their days hunk
cred about the earthworks like
crows doing.
Then we heard of certain men
in the town nearby who did not
bear the tribal marks of the Lafia
natives. They were FOSTERING
about the villages, drunk and half
mad with drugs, it was suggested.
We went to see them. There
were six tall, rangy natives with
shaver heads and ivory bracelets.
They wore leopard skin caps, their
eyes were bloodshot and staring.
Their limbs jerked and they faced
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-19

there have been too many such deaths.
And experts examining the dead man
recognized the marks of the Leopard
Men.
And so French officaldom seeking
by force to bring the tribes to their side,
have done just the opposite. They have
reused savage army of African guerillas
who will never rest until they have driven
every Vichy official from their land;
until the death of the king of the Leopard
Men, the Maroh Nabo, is avenged.
For hundreds of years the Leopard
Society has carried murder and terror
throughout the Dark Continent.
Young men showing strong character
istics are initiated into the Society when
they reach manhood.
They are removed from their villages
and placed in darkened huts deep in the
forest. Left without food for days they
|are visited by hideousy masked apparitions which
dart in with whirling swords. Then eerie shapes
|creep in on the youngsters dropping snakes and
towering them with filth. They are dashed with
( IN branches and scalded with hot water. And
to all this they are supposed to present calm and
|scornful defiance.
If they survive they are considered proper men,
|bers of the Society.
They learn the dances and meanings of differ
lent masks. They taught to prepare Borfima,
IA potion brewed of egg whites, ROSTERS blood,
rice, the blood and fat of human and the eye,
stomach and gall bladder of the leopard To this
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-19

are added herbs, which bring the drinker to a
state of frenzy, leaving him dull witted and
obedient to the orders of his leaders, uncon-
scious Of any danger and able only to kill.
They are taken to hill streams where
meteorite pebbles are found. These, by means
of antelope hide bellows, are smelted and the
iron beaten into little, long-stalked knives
which form the claws" of the Leopard Men.
Then they are ready for orders. They can
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
An Able Newsman

From coast to coast members and
employees Of The Associated Press
grieVe today over the death of Brian
Bell. manager Of the great news or
g~anization's Washington headquart-
ers. Thousands knew him personally
many more thousands by reputation
All recognized in him ability and
character in keeping with the tradi-
tons of The APP.
He was a South CarOlinial.. with
newspaper experience in that State
before going to Washington first.
then to New York, and to other great
centers of The APP in this country.
and back to the capital again, where
always he gave distinguished and
outstanding service. For years he was
chief sports editor Of the news asso-
citation and knew and loved all
branches Of athletics. 1t was at an
American League baseball game in
Washington that he was stricken
Sunday. He rose to the heights by
sheer ability, the best way to achieve
in any field.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
Again Poor Finland

Again poor tiny Finland is on the
spot, caught between the upper and
neither stones, and faces the posi-
biIity of beng crushed economically,
if not politically, whatever curse il
may decide.
Adolf Hitler in person has made a
flying trip TO The lite country in far
northern Europe to demand coopera-
ton in an about drive on Russia to
capture Len.ngrad or to cut the rail
road supply line for Russia down
from Murmansk in the frozen Arctic.
That of itself is an evidence of the
d~ictator's desperation.
If the Firms acquiesce, they face a
declaration of war by the United
States and Britain, which, ii &C
complished, bodies no good for Fin
land when the final war Wind-up
ZONES. II TIE nation turns Hitler
down flat. it faces his wrath and a
possible blitz attack.
From Helsinki has come the as
sertion by government officials that
Finland viii not be forced one way
or the other. but Will continue to
pursue an independent course to its
own liking. How much of that is
Wishtul thinking only time car an
sWer. But a decision may be forced
not long hence.
Flnland'S plight is another illu.tra-
ton Of changes that a few short years
can bring. Only three years ago
American Tmpathies q so high in
Finland's brave stand against Russia
that Congress all but cancelled the
little nations debt to this country.
And millions of dollars for Finnish
relief We're raised by popular sub
scription ana by government APP
preparation and sent to the ~beleaguer-
ed land. To-day that same tiny nation
is threatened with war by this same
beneficient people who only recently
shed so many tears for it. The for
tunes of war turn in mysterious and
sometimes sudden and unexpected
manner.
Finland viii suffer infinitely more
by sticking with Germany than by
refusing to be dragged further into
wars maelStrom. Her leaders will be
wise if they rightly sense their pre-
dicament before it is too late.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
Comes High

Everything worth having costs
some one something, and it is as true
of liberty as Of anything else. Dem
ocracy. like other luxuries, comes
nigh, even financially.
New emphasis on this reality is
added by President RooSeveltS re-
quest for approximately forty billion
dollars more with which TO carry on
the war, When granted, the item"
will run the nations debt total, au-
thoriZed and appropriated. we'll over
the two hundred billion dollar mark.
Congress is certain to approve as
Don as it can get around to it.
No human mind can conceive OF
the ~stupendous reach of this amount
Of money. 1t is beyond c~omprehen-
sion by the finite.
One Of the amazing aspects of the
hike is that it causes not a ripple on
the collective mind of the country.
Spending has so long ranged in the
bllllon-dollar category that the peo-
pie at large years ago became numb
to the meaning and significance Of
huge Federal OUTLAWS. They are not
seriously concerned about how high
the debt goes nor whether it is ever
Oaid. The big thought in most minds
Is as to how much of the bounty they
can rake in for themselves, although
taxes are so heavy that, regardless
Of the individual share, little net
remains after payment. are met,
A mere two years ago many pe0-
pie honestly worried over tho rapidly
mounting public debt, then we'll I'M
der fifty billion dollars, but at that
time alarmingly frightful for those
Who could be frightened. Very few
Of that breed are any longer left.
One thing certain is that the coun-
try's debt limit will ultimately be
reached some time. somewhere
somehow. National bankruptcy may
be the answer, and with it perhaps
the greatest confusion any people
ever experienced. But, as for the
present, there would be a mite OF
consolation if so much Of what is
spent we're not wasted. And that
goes for wartime OUTLAWS as we'll as
those for ordinary governmental
operations.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
As Was Expected

The referendum among tobacco
growers on whether or not free and
compulsory inspection and grading
service would be furnished OF about
fifty markets in fOur or five flue-
cured States that do not now have
the innovation resulted exactly as
every one expected whom we heard
Express an opinion. So far as we
ever learned, the result announced
was universally anticipated.
The exact why of this expectation
IS a matter on which each Individual
may do his own specializing. But
there are some rather pronounced
views about it.
So far as We ever heard there was
no urgent demand for it on the part
of tobacco growers. SO far as We
ever heard, too, the system is not
taken seriously on markets where it
is in operation. except insofar as
there is an element Of cOmpulsiOn
toward compliance. Nor have we
heard of very material increases in
prices on those markets as the re-
suit of forCible grading and inspec-
ton.
Why, then, the tremendous con-
Germ Of government officials to lay
It on growers who at most are in
different about it? To mar the half
hundred markets with the service
will entail an eNpens of some hun
ireds of thousands of dollars. That
comes from pockets of tax payers. 1t
odds more people to public payrollS.
# gives the Federal government more
and still more control over another
industry, whether or not that control
is essentially beneficial or desired.
So draw your own conclusion as
to why there was apparent unani-
nous belief that the referendum
would result faVOrably. It barely did,
by about four percent. TWO-thirdS
had to vote favorably; the actual
,esult was seventy percent.
Thus the jolly old theory Of reej-
nentation goes marching on.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
Periodically Done

Again Vance county people are to
be congratulated on the excellent
support given another patriotic en-
terprise in behalf of men in the arm
ed forces. The United Service Or
CARNATIONS campaign has been large
ly over-subscribed in a highly credit
able effort.
Those who led the program. those
who did the soliciting and certainly
those who made the contributions to
assure success. are richly deserving
of credit for the demonstration of
loyalty that has been given. 1t is
characteristic of Vance county. Any
thing else would have been very un-
usual for tNic PEOPLE.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
ANSWERS.

/. y total of S5.4l4,476.l5 Wa col
ected IN assessments from stockhold-
erS OF closed banks durino the dc
preston period, ending IN 1888, tC
protect depoSltorS from losses.
:. Former Governor William Tryon
who was transferred from North
Carolina to New York by English au-
thOritieS in MI. was charged in
l776 with being implicated in a plot
to blow up d powder storage maya
zine in New York. II was planned
to kill General Washington in the
explosion, The plot was discovered,
and several persons were arrested.
Governor Tryon, then a member Of
the British Army, had the protcc-
ton of those forces. He returned to
England in 1880; died in 1888.
3. David Heaton. born in Ohio in
1923; came TO North Carolina fol-
loving the occupation of New Bern
by Union forces IN 1862. He had been
appointed as a special agent of the
Treasury Department ior that oc-
glpled area by President Lincoln.
Craven county sent HIM 10 the con-
StltutlCnal convention in 1868 as a
delegate to take part IN writing a
new constitution tor North Carolina.
His services in Republican recon
struction politics Won him the cleo
ton to congress laer that summer.
He was seated July Is. 1868. to COM
9lete that term. In 1870 he was re-
dominated for a fun term. Died in
Washington July 25. that year.
I. Rev. Daniel Earle, rector of St.
2aulIs Church. of Edenton. Ii is said
hat he took no part in the heated
discussions Of the days leading up
o the war, but continued to teach
,chool, preach and look after his
commercial fishing industries. I'm
ike other ministers OF the Estab-
iShed Church. the Church of Eng
and. who continued their Royalties
o England. Parson Earle stayed out
VI the cOntroVersary and preached
0 and served all members OF mi
parish. His friends named him "A
.erring-catching p~arson.'
5. The register OF deeds is requir-
ID by the constitution to serve a:
'lerk ex officio to the board of
y commissioners. This provision was
written into the constitution n 1865
when the commissioner form o.
county government was adopted.
s. A group of citizens of ChoWan
county apologized to public officials
md to the public for conducting q
lorse race. Horse racing. and all
other sports, dancing, and all forms
VI entertainment had been banned
~ Continental Congress for the du-
A.
his restriction a nelghborhood horse
ace had been held. Later those who
lad taken part in the race signed an
apology 20 the officials and public.
md promised not to do so again.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
BY FRED H. MAY

|. How much were stockholders in
closed North Carolina banks assessed
20 protect depositors during the de-
pre- sion years?
2. What plot against the life of
General George Washington was
charged against a former North Car
Dina governor?
3. How long had carbetbag Con-
gresham David Heaton lived in
North Carolina before being elected
20 that office?
4. Who was the highly respected
parSon-fisherman, of EdentOn, of the
Revolutionary War period?
5. Under what authority did the
tegiSter OF deeds become clerk 10 the
board Of county commissioners?
s. For what violation of war re-
'trlctIons did a group of ChoWan
county citizens apologize in 1916?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09

Leon Henderson reported to d Senate
committee that 1t Vas likely that
slightly more than 100000 tons would
be reclaimed in 1912, Henderson in
formed a special committee inVe>tl-
eating the gasoline situation, headed
by Senator MaIoney, that 5000, 600
tire cap probably could be made
from this amount.
At the same time. Henderson eN-
pressed the opinion that no COM
bination of tire conservation meas
ures which did not include nation
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Back Page

l.. Fort Mills (Corregidor), Forts
Drum, Hughes and Frank.
2. Lack of transportation.
3. A raw recruit,
I. Brig. Gen. Harold H. George.
5. Something to cat.
s, Belgium.
I. Jim Tobln (Boston Braves).
8. True.
9. Polaris-the North Star.
10. Bermuda.
Just looking at food is nourishing
according to an eminent diet spec
ialist, How come. then, so many
walters are painfully thin?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
Stock Prices
Again Higher

New York. June 9.-lAP)- For
he sixth consecutive session today's
took market continued to point Sc
ectivelv higher.
Forward tendencies ruled at the
opening and, while profit taking on
he lengthy swing nut brakes on
numerous issues. fractional advances
we're plentiful near the fourth hour.
There We're a feW gains and losses
If two Is three points on restricted
turnover. Activity picked up for a
while but slowed later.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
LOWRY PRESIDES AT
RECORDERS u

Recorder PROTEIN c. P. Lowry,
ST., ptesided at today's s~essionSsof
county court, with two charges be
ing heard.
James c. Seabolt was guilty of De-
ing drunk, and prayer for judgment
was continued upon payment of one
half the costs.
George Gupton was charged with
assault, and was found not guilty.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
Gas Rations
Await Study

Continued from Page One)
10000. OOO-tons estimate of one bis
production board experts guess that
only 100000 tons could be obtained
Meanwhile. Price Administrator
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09

NOTICE! OUR PLANT WILL
close Wednesday afternoons dur
ing June, July ard August to give
our employees half holiday, We
must have your garments by Tues
day for delivery on Wednesday,
Valet Cleaning Company, phone
AGA. 9-6ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
Cotton Futures
Much Higher

New York, June 9.-(AP)-Cot-
ton futures opened ) cents a bale
lower to 35 cents higher.
Noon values were IS cents to Ito
a bakl higher, July TIT, December
1921 and March 1912.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09

TO PEOPLE IN NEED OF \ VACA-
tlon-Go TO the moVIes-only a
few blocks away. There is a movie
vacation waiting for you. See a
change of scenery - have some
good laughs. Why not start a short
movie vacation today. The En-
bassy is now showing some fine
first run hits for your enjoyment.
Visit us often. 9-l0-l2
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09

Indiana burglars broke into a
restaurant, ate roast beef and stole a
handful Oh Ilsars. What, NO dessert
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09

Fov' time flies! 1t was Just two and
a half years ago that every one was
calling this a phony war!
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09

GOOD BUYS IN USED CARS AT
goodbye prices: 1881 Pontiac coach
at 500; 1881 Oldsmobile sedan,
500; 1880 Model A Sedan, SIS.
1929 Model A Coach, good tires, al
$85. Nice selection in newer model
cars at prices that will appeal to
close buyers. Gambler : Palmer
Motor Co. lit
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09

THIRTEEN MONTHS OF
Readers Digest and Ami
versary Anthology for $500
for two more weeks. Eight
months Time. $2.67. Other
bargains offered. All sub
scriptions appreciated. Carrie
Burton, lat. 9-ltl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09
CLIMBING

The production of frozen foods con-
tinues to climb. with the 1912 total
expected to run about 23,93i 900
pounds as compared with 500, 900
pounds in 1910.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09

wide gasoline r%atjoning could hope t
avert "a serious transportation
crisis.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09

TEMPTING HOT WEATHER
lunches. tasty sandwiches, toun-
tain service. You get them all al
Greyhound Soda Shop. Give US a
rino 3-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09

VITA VAR HIGHEST QUALITY
paints at the lowest prices in town
See us before buying your PAM
Tanner Roofing Co.. Phone QUO:
Wyche St. l-N
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-09

OWN YOUR OWN HOME AND PAY
for it monthly like rent. BullGlng
and Loan will show you the way.
Henderson Building & Loan AS
ISOLATION. Al. B. Wester. Secy. %