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1? It looks innocent enough, but this drab-looking satchel is really a bag of tricks! Everything is under control in the above photo, but inside is the elaborate catalin mechanism shown below, providing com partments for gas, blank cartridges and other weapons that work auto matically when the bag gets in the wrong hands. One firm claims to have reduced its insurance rates by adopting the bag for bank messengers. ? At right you see the bag "in action" after being snatched from the hands of a bank messen ger. This pulls a trigger which starts a mechanism setting off four shots spaced a second apart, which sound as if they come from a .45 caliber pistol. Taken by surprise when confronted with this devilish instrument, the bandit is already astonished, non-plussed and almost ready to drop the bag and run. The noise is attracting attention and a policeman is approaching at rapid stride from the nearby corner. The genius who invented this bag will certainly be unpopular with bandits! I 7? Next surprise is a cloud of dense, yellow, harmless smoke. So the thief, beaten, drops ! his belching loot and runs for dear I life. It iust isn't worth the effort I MOPSY EWUAT ABE YOU S06E ABOUT? ) -ITT WEARING .'-ZA THorirton \%T Burgess j PETER RABBIT WATCHES BUSY BEE Busy Bee, >1 all can see. I? Just ai busy aa can be. To and fro she doth go Where the sweetest flowers (row. Works all day without play Treasures sweet to put away. Busy Bee. I pray teach me Pleasure In my work to see. VJ OW. Peter Rabbit had known ' Bumble Bee and Bumble's cousin, Busy Bee, ever since he was big enough to rememljer any thing. He was forever running across one or the other of them in the sweet clover patch, and always he was very respectful and polite, for he knew quite as much as he ?W5f* "Good morning, Busy Bee," said Peter politely. cared to about the sharp little lances they carried. But though he haij known them so long he really knew very little about them. He knew that Bumble was always rum bling and grumbling and making a great fuss about everything that he did, and was very proud of his handsome black and yellow suit, but he suspected that Bumble did a whole lot of pretending and really wasn't such a hard worker after all. He knew that Busy Bee always seemed in a hurry, didn't seem to mind in the least that she was very plainly dressed, and when she was busiest always seemed happier. Anyway, she did a great deal of humming, then. And this was all that Peter knew about Bumble and Busy Bee. The more Peter thought about what Bumble had said to him the more he wondered if it was true that Busy Bee was such a hard worker, and at last he made up his mind to find out. The first thing to do was to find Busy herself. Pe ter remembered what he had learned when he was hunting for Bumble and wasted no time looking for the brightest flowers, but went straight to the sweetest flowers, which happened to be in his sweet clover patch. There he found Busy and she seemed to be very hard at work taking something from the heart of each flower she visited. "Good morning. Busy Bee," said Peter politely. "Morning, Buz-z-z, buz-z-z! Too much to do to talk. Buz-z-z, buz-z-z, buz-z-z!" replied Busy Bee. flying to the next flower. Peter followed. "What do you work so hard for?" he asked. AMAZE A MINUTE SC1ENT1FACTS ~ BY ARNOLD Cotton surplus - The U.S. consumes 1 LESS THAM One - HALF of ITS lAMNUAl COTTON CROP Art analysis - The Louvre in fiwis has installed a I SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY! TO STUDY WMKfTlNGS. l~l ? I White crocodiles/ Albino crocodiles ARE HELD IN GREAT VENERATION Br NlGMlA NATIVES. "Buz-z-z, buz-z-zl" was all the re ply he got as Busy Bee hurried to_ another* flower. "I shouldn't think there would be any fun in working all the time." said Peter. "Tell me. Busy Bee. is it true that yob do work all the time?" "Buz-z-z, buz-z-zl" was all the reply Peter got. Then Peter started in to count the flowers that Busy visited, but she went from flower to flower so fast that he soon grew tired of that. Then while he was looking some where else for a minute she dis appeared. Peter was sure that he had his head turned only a wee lit tle minute, but when he looked for her she was nowhere to be seen. He didn't know just what to do. To tell ! the truth, he felt rather foolish, j Finally he decided that as long as he was at the sweet clover patch he might as well All his stomach and straightway began tc\ eat. He had almost forgotten about Busy Bee when, as he started to nibble a clover blossom, there was a sharp "Buz-z-z, buz-z-z!" close to one pt j his long ears. Busy Bee was back again and Peter didn't eat that par ticular blossom. No, sir, he didn't. Re left it for Busy because she : seemed to want it and he knew it is best to let Busy have what she wants. C T. W. Burgess. ? WNU Service. I ? 1 I Chic Attire Betty Furness of the films wears a black roda-wool suit with interest ing glove stitching. The slim skirt is topped with a hip-length collar less jacket, softened at the neckline by a white waffle crepe scarf. The hat is of black velvet with a ribbon tie under the chin. Flowing veil and black suede accessories complete the costume. Rugs, Draperies For Sunlit Room By BETTY WELLS "This will be the first time I've bought everything new and I'm wor ried to death for (ear I'll make mis takes," writes M. F. "I enclose a diagram of the living room and a sample of wall paper. In nice j weather the sun is in the room all day so I think reds would seem too warm. Since the walls are in this tan paper with a little dull green in it, I want a friendly color for contrast and was thinking of getting an olive green broadloom rug (size 12 by 15). Would this do? What then for draperies? Must they be solid because walls are figured, or should I reverse the colors, using a fabric with a green ground and brown figures or leaves? If the upholstered furniture were any oth er color besides brown or green, would I have too many colors in th? one room? Would it be all right to have a contrasting color for the smaller rug on the sun porch or should that be the same as in the living room? Also would you treat all those windows in the porch sep arately or would that look over stuffed? There is a space of just six inches between each window. I , will be so grateful for any help you can give me." We would like very much your idea of dull green broadloom for the floor. For draperies, though, we'd be inclined to favor a plain fabric of about the same tone of warm tan as the ground color in your wall paper. ? By Betty Well*.? WNU Service. SLICING BUTTER COSTS Here is a graphic presentation of the costs represented in manufac ture of a pound of butter for whole sale marketing, according to figures offered by the American Butter in stitute. The large portion at the right indicates the price paid the farmer for cream used in the man ufacture of a pound of butter, or 79.1 per cent of the total wholesale price. Reading from right to left the other slices illustrate the 10 per cent of the wholesale price represented in costs of labor, selling and adminis tration and miscellaneous expenses; the S.8 per cent for buying and transportation expenditures and finally, the 1.4 per cent that is the manufacturer's profit exclusive ol taxes. Institute officials claim the sale of cream for butter-making of fers the farmer one of the best means of receiving the greatest re turn on his investment. Finn Mac Cool1 s Island Manx Milkman Making His Rounds. Legends and Oddities That Make The Isle of Man Very Attractive Prepared by National Geographic Society. Washington. D. C.-WNU Service. ANXMEN (natives of all over the world and sometimes settle in out-of-the way places, but they never seem to forget their little is land, which lies almost midway between England, Scotland, and northern Ireland, set like a jewel in the Irish sea. Tradition says the island came into existence when a legendary hero, Finn MacCool, hurled hand fuls of Irish earth at some giant enemy; but, though reluctant to doubt this story, we shall be nearer the mark perhaps if we believe the geologists who tell us that it was once attached to the neighboring mainlands and is geologically akin to the English lake district. The stories of the early inhabi tants are just as strange as those concerning Finn MacCool. One hears, for instance, that fairies made their kingdom in Man, and that St. Patrick, fresh from tri umphs in Ireland, came to Chris tianize the island and turn out the snakes. But even when one leaves the legends and turns the pages of is land history, the truth is exciting and romantic enough. The Celtic inhabitants were at different times ruled by Irish, Scandinavian, Scot tish, and English kings. When the island passed to Ed ward I of England, he and his suc cessors presented the little king dom to various favorites until in 1405 it came into possession of the great house of Stanley. This fa mous Lancashire family ruled in Man up to 1736, when the lordship passed to the duke of Athol. Twenty-nine years later the island was sold to the British Crown. For tunately, however, all the old laws and customs were preserved, so that today the island, which is only 30 miles long and 12 broad, still possesses its own law courts and its own legislative bodies, though enactments, of course, are subject to the approval of the British gov ernment. the Isle of Man) travel nag with Three Legs. The first thing that strikes you during a voyage to the island is the fact that your ship is flying a red flag bearing the Three Legs of Man. This is the ancient emblem of the island, which decorates the hilt of the Thirteenth-century sword of state and in addition is seen almost everywhere. It seems certain that this em blem is of Sicilian origin, for many Sicilian vases in the British mu seum bear a similar design. The only difference is that in the Manx version the feet are booted and spurred and a curious motto states: "Whichever way you may throw me, I shall fall on my feet." Castletown, though deprived of its former importance, still retains an air of aloof grandeur. The inhabi tants rather look down upon th?.se who live in less favored places. There is an atmosphere of peace about the place, for the "trippers," who in summer turn the other towns into perpetual playgrounds, are sat isfied to see the castle and then pass on. . Most of the town, built on Castle town bay, is grouped around Castle Rushen. The streets are so old and narrow that sometimes the inhabi tants, after nearly being annihilated by a motorbus, remark patheti cally, "Why, there isn't room to swing a cat here!" All the same, they are proud of their old houses and would not have it otherwise. One large square, facing the cas tle, is remarkable for its monu ments. In the center stands a lofty column, erected, so a tablet ex plains, as a memorial to Col. Cor nelius Smelt, a former lieutenant governor of the island. One won ders why there is no statue on the top, until some kind passer-by ex plains that insufficient money was forthcoming to complete the memo rial. Clock With Only One Hand. This seems odd, but odder yet is the time-keeping apparatus dis played. First, there is an old sun dial, which, so it is said, can be used to tell the time by either the sun or the moon. But strangest of all is a large clock presented by Good Queen Bess. At first glance it looks very imposing and useful, but then one discovers there is something seri ously amiss. There is only one hand, the hour hand. As a result, the stranger is very likely to rrVies trains and buses, but in this, as in other things, practice improves evyi if it does not make perfect, and in time one becomes quite a good guesser.- The Manx people do not mind, for after all their motto is "Time Enough." Castle Rushen is one of the finest specimens of a medieval castle in existence. The local limestone has wonderfully withstood the storms of "centuries. Robert Bruce captured the castle in 1313, by dint of a l6ng siege. As a fortress it looks impregnable, and, in fact, was so in the brave days of old, before the development of artillery. During the reign of Charles I, who was beheaded in 1649, the seventh earl of Derby, known to this day as the Great Stanley, built a house in the grounds after the style of his Lancashire seat, Knowsley hall. This great man, and his gallant wife, Charlotte de la Tremouille, played a prominent part in the Brit- N ish Civil war. While he raised men for the king in the Isle of Man, she defended Lathom house in Lanca shire. Later, when Charles II made his unfortunate raid into England, the earl fought by his side at Wor cester and was captured and exe cuted. They Liked the Great Stanley. Greatest of all the lords of Man, he knew how to make himself popu lar, so that, although the people had to support numerous troops and were heavily taxed, he was well liked. Some of his own words have come down to us and they explain the secret of his success: "When first I came among the people, I seemed affable and kind to all, so I offended none. For tak ing off your hat, a good word, a smile or the like, will cost you noth ing, but may gain you much." When he died the countess was ruling in Castle Rushen and one William Christian, receiver of the island, was in command of the mi litia. This man at once led the militia against the countess and captured all the strong places with the exception of Castle Rushen and Peel. The Parliamentary forces then landed on the island, and Christian surrendered on condition that the Manx should retain their laws and liberties. A few days later the countess was compelled to give in. The castle is no doubt a wonder ful specimen of medieval architec ture, but one can not help thinking how dreadfully uncomfortable it must have been for all those who had to live there. Thick walls, tiny windows, and holes through which to pour boiling pitch may be ad mirable for defensive purposes, but do not increase the amenities of a dwelling. Indeed, the only consolation the residents can have had is the knowl edge of the even greater discom forts suffered by the prisoners in the underground dungeons. There are, it is said, ghosts haunting the castle, notably a lady in white who appears in unexpected fashion out of the main gateway at midnight. Manx Cats Still There. This is doubtless a myth, but the Manx cats are no myth; there are still some about, looking very strange minus their tails. Little is known about them, though it has been said that the original speci mens came off a galleon of the Spanish Armada wrecked on the rocky shores of the island. But whatever their origin, they are far wilder than English cats, in shape rather like a miniature leopard. Half a mile from the center of Castletown is Hango hill, the an cient execution ground where Wil liam Christian was shot. This macabre hill rises from the seashore, and immediately behind it the inspiring pile of King Wil liam's college dominates an enor mous green playing field. Anyone who wishes may visit this great public school, where most distin guished Manxmen, and some dis tinguished Englishmen, received their education. From here one can ramble on to the fishing village of Derby Haven, formerly a center of smuggling but now remarkable as the island air port, and visit the white farmhouse of Ronaldsway, the old home of Christian and the place where he hatched his plot to rise against the countess. 1 _ ? CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT BABY CHICKS BLOOD-TESTED CHICKS? READY MOW RICHMOND CHICK HATCHERY RICHMOND. YA. DESK A. TRAPPING TRAPPING ADVICE and where to sell wild things. Send 2Sc. Gjrrnie Kernel*?, Seven Springe, N. C. Stories Briefly Told Playwright (explaining new script) ? Now for the end of the second act I've got a really swell idea. The hero has been captured by bandits . . . they are trying to hang him on a tree-trunk, but nobody can find a rope. At this stage the or chestra begins to play "The Lost Chord." Floorwalker (at 1 a. m. to burglar in his house) ? Silver ware? Yes, sir. Step this way. Mrs. Murphy (concluding an argument) ? Every time I look at you, Mrs. Patrick, I feel I'm doing the government out of the entertainment tax. u "Miser" Paine J. H. Paine was a composer and critic who was a friend of Frank Chickering's. It was generally supposed that Paine was poor. His name is associated with an expe rience which befell his benefactor, Chickering. To the latter Paine in trusted a package wrapped in a bandana handkerchief. Assuming that the content was manuscripts, Chickering placed the package in a safe. Seventeen years later the "impoverished" friend died. In the presence of Paine's legal rep resentatives, the package was opened. It contained over $400,000 worth of bonds and currency. Seuf, 1 when you hsvt ? cold. . In iVew York , a hotel ... moderate in price ... and convenient ntCPLACf IN COLONIAL ?tSTACIART ? Moderate in price... rooms with run ning water... single $1.50, double $2.50; with bath. ..single $2.25, double $3.25. ? Convenient. ..in the center of the shopping district, one block from Fifth Avenue, Penn Station and subways. i ? Good food...you*ll enjoy our meals prepared by women cooks... only fresh vegetables used... home baked pastry. Hotel I. M. VIESK Mammg^r iieraiu square 116 WEST Mtfc STREET. (Oppmitm Mmty'*) NEW YORK Continental Hotel Facing Mm Capitol Plaza Most convenient to the Senate and the House Office Building and the CapHoL COFFEE SHOP C. J. COOK, Manager ? Rates ? Outside Rooms with Bath Single $2.50 to $5.09 Double $4.90 to $7.09 MUM.H.
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