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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER, RANDOLPH, UTAH Legends and Oddities That Make The Isle of Man Very Attractive Prepared by National Geographic Society. Washington, D. C. WNU Service. Manxmen (natives of Man) travel 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 By JOSEPH W. LaBINE Mr. Husband, have you ever, complained when the little wife stayed late at bridge club and made you fix your own dinner? Have you ever chafed over a stack of dirty dishes while the Missus enjoyed a vacation at the lake? Youd better take it and smile, Mister, because things are looking bad for the Man of the House. Woman, using her wiles and wisdom, is getting a strangle hold on the nations purse strings and edging her way into almost every field of activity once marked For Men Only. The time may come when a struggling young business woman asks the man of her choice to love, honor and obey, to keep house and raise the children. All of a sudden after its too late were realizing that American women are in a fair way to dictate how tomorrows social structure shall be. formed. Todays women hold or expect to inherit 70 per 'cent of the nations all over the world and sometimes settle in discovers there is seriplaces, but they never ously amiss. Theresomething is only one isseem to forget their little hand, the hour hand. As a result, the stranger is very land, which lies almost midway between England, Scotland, and likely to miss trains and buses, but wealth. With such a financial northern Ireland, set like a in this, as in other things, practice weapon in their power, it is only improves even if it does not make fair to assume that politics and injewel in the Irish sea. perfect, and in time one becomes out-of-the-w- ay Tradition says the island came into existence when a legendary hero, Finn MacCool, hurled handfuls 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 triumphs in Ireland, came to Christianize the island and turn out the snakes. But even when one leaves the legends and turns the pages of island 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 Edward I of England, he and his successors presented the little kingdom to various favorites until in 1405 it came into possession of the great house of Stanley. This famous Lancashire family ruled in Man up to 1736, when the lordship passed to the duke of Athol. . Twenty-nin- e years later the island was sold to the British Crown. Fortunately, 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 government. Flag 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 sword of the Thirteenth-centur- y state and in addition is seen almost everywhere. It seems certain that this emblem is of Sicilian origin, for many Sicilian vases in the British museum 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 inhabitants rather look down upon those 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 satisfied to see the castle and then pass on. One large square, facing the castle, is remarkable for its monuments. In the center stands a lofty column, erected, so a tablet explains, as a memorial to Col. Cornelius Smelt, a former lieutenant governor of the island. One wonders why there is no statue on the extop, until some kind passer-b- y was insufficient that money plains forthcoming to complete the memorial. Clock With Only One Hand. This seems odd, but odder yet is the apparatus disis an old sunthere First, played. dial, which, so it is said, can be ' time-keepi- ng 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 long 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 British Civil war. While he raised men for the king in the Isle of Man, she defended Lathom house in Lancashire. Later, when Charles II made his unfortunate raid into England, the earl fought by his side at Worcester and was captured and executed. They Liked the Great Stanley. Greatest of all the lords of Man, h6 knew how to make himself popular, 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 taking off your hat, a good word, a smile or the like, will cost you nothing, 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 militia. 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 wonderful specimen of medieval architecture, 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 admirable for defensive purposes, but do not increase the amenities of a dwelling. Indeed, the only consolation the residents can have had is the knowledge of the even greater discomforts 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. Half a mile from the center of Castletown is Hango hill, the ancient execution ground where William Christian was shot. From here one can ramble on to the fishing village of Derby Haven, formerly a center of smuggling but now remarkable as the island airport, 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. - dustry may soon be in their grasp. Figures Are Overwhelming. Eighty per cent of Americas $104,500,000,000 outstanding life insurance has been assigned to women. Since the proud beauties average a six per cent longer life than mere man, theyre in a fair way to collect most of it. Once they gain a foothold in the business world, determined women usually succeed. The following list of salaries paid women executives two years ago is far above average, but it will make many a male wage earner jealous: Sarah M. Sheridan, vice president, the Detroit Edison company, $27,762; Edna Newton, editor, the Conde Nast Publishing company, $28,865; Helen Neuschaefer, secretary, A. Sartorius & Co., $30,000; Sophia R. Louttit, Providence, R. I., laundry company head, $36,000; Blanche Green, president, Spencer Corset company, $57,629, and Valeria Bonham, president, Valeria Homes,. Inc., $40,000. Most women workers arent executives, but their aptitude for traditional mens jobs is amazing. A Cadiz, Ohio, woman spent 23 years in a coal mine, and a Minnesota woman works beside her husband as a lumber jill. Perhaps the most outstanding woman today is Mme. Chiang wife of Chinas ruler and often considered the real boss of the Chinese repubtop-flig- ht high-power- ed Kai-She- k, behind-the-scen- es lic. Women in History. And why shouldnt women take an important role in world affairs? Mrs. Charles A. Beard, author of On Understanding Woman, says tye first sharp distinction between animals and the human race (anthropologically speaking) came when woman started industries and agriculture during the cave years. Certainly the list of women who have altered world history is tremendous. Cleopatra, 'Josephine, Queen Victoria and Joan dArc are but a few. The list must include the contemporary Wallis Warfield, duchess of Windsor. While many women owe their suc- - Women, thousands of them, pack into subways, street cars and suburban trains each day in metropolitan centers, competing with men on even terms for supremacy in commerce, industry and politics. Where will it lead? cess more to charm than ability, it el streak in feminine makeup comes cannot be denied that the ladies out especially when the object of have their share of intelligence. In their hate is another woman, provBuffalo, N. Y., an official who ex- ing that women will never be sucamined jnore than 1,700 women for cessful in business dealings with jury service observed that fewer other women. The fourth point comes from testi- women were disqualified for lack of knowledge of court terms than men. mony given by the working girl Women are more honest than men herself, an energetic young Boston in admitting they dont know the secretary who rushes home with an he said. answer to a question, Man Offers Rebuttal. At this point, since Mr. Husband probably feels pretty downhearted, its pleasing to run into a friend like Sinclair Lewis, the novelist, who says women are not ready to rule America. Women have been too prone to he says. interfere with things, They have consistently rushed into all sorts of reform movements and made everyone very uncomfortable. Prohibition was a neat little job put over by the ladies. Look what it cost the country and the havoc it created before the law was annulled. Were still suffering from the effects of it. The second point in defense of mans continued supremacy is a tendency to pay women smaller wages. Recent United States Department of Labor surveys show a difference of from 50 to 60 per cent between mens and womens salaries on the same type of jobs. Theyre Strong Haters. Point three (and heres a good one, Mister!) is that women are not the suave diplomats 'required for success in business. When it comes to real hate, women are tops, acMiss Edna Nelson, stewardess for cording to experts in the British divorce courts. Men, being tougher, United Airlines, is one of the large are just meek second-raterThe army of trained nurses now followlearned experts explain that the cru ing this romantic profession. s. armful of groceries Shes a housewife. each night. How much does my salary really mean to my family? she asks. A of it is wasted good three-fourton such expenses as a maid, extra food, luncheons, carfares, clothes, laundry, etc. That could all be cut out if I stayed home and did the job nature fitted me for. In other words, for about $10 a week, Im depriving my youngsters of their mother when they need her most, and working myself into a nervous stew in the bargain. And anyway, grumbles her husband, it aint fair. The fact that my wife and several million other women are working keeps my salary down. She gets home late every night and I eat canned beans for supper. The beds are never made on time, the dishes are never washed and the house looks like a shambles. If this foolishness doesnt stop pretty soon Im going to . Okay, Mister, answers the wife, why dont you try washing dishes yourself now and then? Which makes a fellow suddenly realize that women always have, and always will, direct the destiny Modern women follow every trade and profession from carpentry to of mankind. medicine. The comely lass in this picture is getting ready to paint a house. Western Newspaper Union. hs |