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The Iola register., 1902-06-13
ENVY OF PROFESSIONALS.
According 10 This Authority Arch
fleets Have the Least and Ac-
tors Have the Most

An Italian philosopher, Signor Fer
riani, has amused himself by con-
structing a scale of degrees for the
measurement of professional envy,
reports the Buffalo Commercial The
highest point in this envy measurer is
ten. Architects are happily placed
lowest on the scale. They register
only one; advocates, priests and mil
itary men are ranged at two; and in
the ascending scale he gives us pro-
fessors of science and literature four;
journalists, five; authors, eight; ply
sicians, nine; actors and actresses, ten.
The small amount of envy among
architects is held TO be due to their
precise, severe and rigid studies. The
same thing applies to advocates.
Among the clergy envy is found most
ly in preachers. In the military career
envy is quiescent in time of peace, but
can become acute in time of war. Envy
makes men of science and literature
lead solitary lives, difiident of each
other. Among physicians envy is stili
more prevalent, and they do not spare
their colleagues, often terming them
charlatans. In the theatrical world
envy, according to Signor Ferriani,
reaches its acute form, vanity playing
great part in its production.
The Iola register., 1902-06-13
DROWNED IN ELM CREEK
Young ColOrcd Man While Swim
ming in the Back Waters Took
Cramps aud Went to the
Bottom

The first loss of human life result
ing from the high water occurred in
lola last Tuesdaywhen Iollie Oliver,
a young colored man employed at the
cement plant, was drowned in Elm
Creek, just below the Washington
avenue bridge.
His death was not directly due to
the high water, but the presence of the
large ipool there induced him and
several other men to go in swimming.
The bridge served as an excellent
starting point and Oliver swan well
ont into the stream as did the colored
men with him. No danger was sus-
pected and none existed.
His companions were Herbert Gin
bourth and Fred Denton. All three
had worked all day and we're warm
They ate "A hasty supper and went into
the creek Immediately. This doubt
less accounts for the cramps, as all
three were seized. Ginbourth and
Denton we're rescued by friends on the
bridge who extended fishing pole to
them, but Oliver, although he once
got hold OF the pole, let 60 and sank
again. The body was recovered as
quickly as possibly, but it had been
inIthe water teo long and no sign Of life
could be revived although the doctors
worked for over an hour. Ginbrouth
sank but twice and little trouble was
found in reviving him, while Denton
was not in need of attention.
Oliver was labout twenty years old
and came here some time ago to work
in the cement plant His home was in
Missouri and the body was removed
to the Culbertson undertaking rooms
where it was prepared for ship
ment to Ash Grove Mo. He was an
unmarried man and boarded in Ce-
mentville.
The Iola register., 1902-06-13

The extraordinary resuscitating
power of light received very curl
Gus illustration a few years ago in
the silver mines at Laurim. The
mines had been abandoned more than
1000 years ago as unworkable, and IN
enterprising Briton discovered some
poppies of a species which had dis
appeared for 90 centuries, the seed of
which had lain dormant beneath the
Stag for 1000 years. When the Stag
was removed to the furnace the next
visit to the mine found the entire
space covered with most gorgeous
show of poppies. After their 20 cen
turies' rest they had bloomed as Wig
orously as ever, without the aid of
a single drop of water or any restora-
tive other than the rays of the sun.
The Iola register., 1902-06-13
Wants Site for Brick Works

The story is old of the man who
went to church to scoff and remained
to pray. Something similar happened
in the case of the Helm excursionists
who came to pipe Iola's gas away and
decided to stay here and use it.
Mr.. Baer IS the man. He is en-
gagged in the brick business and can
not keep up with his orders. He joined
the Helm excursion to see the gas
fields and put in most of his time
viewing the local brick works. So
taken was he with the beauties of
gas as brick k-burning fuel that he
Immediately began seeking gas land
for brick plant 1t is said he figured
on the Crouch-Horville land but
found the price prohibitive and isnow
looking for other tracts.
The Iola register., 1902-06-13

between technical loophole and
legal quibbe.
George f.. Horner, prosperous farm
er, who lives near Viola, Idaho, is
the victim of his own sense of humor
and his ignorance of the stern literal
ness of juries.
Horner'g little joke was not a failure
so far as the lovers are concerned. j
n. Keeney and Miss Mary Spray are
as happy a young couple as you will
find anywhere, though the brides ia
ther is still angry over the trick that
was played on him.
Miss Mary is not yet is. but she loved
young Keeney and was determined to
marry him. The refusal of her fa-
TIERS consent stood like wall in the
way until Horner, who is a relative of
Keeney's, took the matter in hand.
"Leave it to me, | will fil it," he said.
And he did. by making an affidavit
before the county auditor that Miss
Spray was cover IS based upon the
fact that he had cut the figures "1S"
in the soles of her shoes. he secured
a license for her to marry Keeney,
and the cerem )ny was performed.
When Papa spray heard of the mar.
riage he was in fine rage and at once
had dHornerarrested for perjury. When
the case came up for trial Horner ad-
mitted that he knew Miss Spray was
not of age, but put in the defense that
he was not liable because he had told
the literal truth in his affidavit.
The novelty of the defense nearly
paralyzed the judge, but the jury failed
to give legal appreciation of the hui
NOR and convicted Horner of perjury
on the first ballot, to the satisfaction
Of Papa Spray and the distress of the
young couple.
Horner SAYS he will appeal.
The Iola register., 1902-06-13

companions narrowly escaped, the
Shuey boy was rescued just in time,
and report says several small town
boys have had narrow escapes.
Monday afternoon Mrs. Johnson,
who lives east Of town, fell from the
Elm creek bridge into the water and
was rescued from drowning by the
prompt action Of Nose Rush, a colored
youth, who plunged in after her and
supported her while he swan to shore
considerable distance. 1t was a
heroic thing to do land Nose never
hesitated. In consequence whole
lot Of nice things are being said about
him.
The Iola register., 1902-06-13
UNCLE HORNER,S nAME.
It WRs Romantic nnd All Thnt Sort
of Thing UntiI lie WAS Arrested
for Perjury.

To swear that girl is cover IS"
when she is merely standing on the
figures "1S" cut in the soles of her
shoes, is to swear falsely, according
to decision in the courts of Wash
ington.
1t was this sort of legal rebus that
secured the happy marriage of two
young people Of Colfax, Wash, against
the wish of the young woman's stern
parent and the conviction of a mu-
tual friend who, in his kindness of
heart, failed to realize the difference
The Iola register., 1902-06-13
TRAINS AT EDWARDS COURT.
The Kings Attempt Mt Dress reform
Leads to n Tilt with the
DressmaLSers.

King Edward undertook to reform
the conditions at court by ordering
that no trains should be worn by la
dies attending the royalfunctions. This
pleased the ladies, but Mortified the
dressmakers, who reap rich harvest
from the additional cost of the long
trains of court dresses, says a London
influential personages, spurred on, and,
1t is even hinted, commissioned by the
dressmakcrs to secure change of the
orders. The royal mind was finally
convinced that trains were necessary
TO the maintenance Of proper stand
ard Of court dignity, and the original
order was cancelled. The train-makers
had triumphed. But the change in or
ders left many ladies trainless, they
having eagerly welcomed the chance to
tighten both the physical and the finan-
cial burdens of train-wearing. So an
other appeal has been made to the
court to admit these trainless ones to
the functions, and a special dispensa-
tion was granted in their cases. But
hereafter woe betide the woman who
presents herself to the lord chamber
lain for admission to the royal pres
ence bereft of a sweeping following of
silk, satin, lace and the other costly
materials which enter into the compo-
sition of those useless, cum bersome
and bill-swelling features of ceremo-
nial dress.
The Iola register., 1902-06-13
Danger in the Water

Not less than dozen narrowe escapes
from drowning have occurred the past
fewldays, due to the fact that the water
seems shallow and quiet and that peo-
pie like to play in it. Boys on boards
and RATS are all the time padding
about in the back water and the
REGISTER has heard of half dozen
who have been rescued when complete
ly exhausted. Parents should take
care to keep their boys away from the
flood or there will be more deaths.
Zollie Oliver was drowned. his two
The Iola register., 1902-06-13

twitched, while froth gathered on his
lips and he gave wild cries and groans.
A shepherd dog belonging to the
farm attacked the man, and he crap.
pied with the animal, lifting it from
the ground as though it were puppy.
The animal fought viciously to get
free but the man held it with the
strength of a maniac and sunk his
teeth in its shoulder. He then dashed
the dog to the ground, and turning
ran out of the yard and disappeared.
The dog was in dazed condition,
and soon it was discovered he was froth-
ing at the mouth. The animal then
bounded into the house and caused
panic among the members of the fam
lily by showing unmistakable signs of
rabies. He made circuit of the house
and then disappeared over the same
road as that taken by the tramp.
The people in the neighborhood,
much alarmed, are trying to locate the
tramp.
The Iola register., 1902-06-13
In Japanese Theaters.

A spectator in Japanese theater,
on payment OF a small extra fee, is
permitted to stand up; and the per-
son behind him cannot object, al
though the latter's view of the per-
formance is obstructed.
The Iola register., 1902-06-13
rurk.y,r smnrtest Town.

Smyrna is the smartest town in
Turkey so far as trade is concerned.
1t does a bigger business than Con-
stantinople. 1t is the headquarters
of the wool and of the rug and carpet
trade.
The Iola register., 1902-06-13
TRAMP BITES A DOG.
Faithful Animal Is Attacked
by the Rabies.

An aged tramp stopped at the farm
of Prof. +. Burgess. in Greenfield town
ship, Lancaster, o., few days ago
and asked for something to eat. After
speaking, he was attacked with pc
culiar At His eyes rolled and his limbs
The Iola register., 1902-06-13
General Funston.

Send 80 cents for handsome life size
colored pastel picture of Gen. Funs-
ton. Size lSx22 beautifully mounted.
Stamps or silver.
HART Book Co.
537 New Ridge, Kansas City, Mo.
The Iola register., 1902-06-13
women Rarely Die suddenly.

Sudden deaths among men are eight
times greater than those among
women.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-23
Disorders at Moscow.

st. Petersburg, Wednesday, May FL.
Reports have reached here of fresh
and serious labor disorders at Moscow.
Details are not obtainable. But it is
known that the Grand Duke Sergius,
governor general of Moscow, who had
come to Tsarskoe, left hurriedly last
night for parts unknown, not waiting
to participate in the military review.
The police have taken the most elab-
crate precaution against public dis
turbances during the stay of the
French sailors in Russia, trouble be-
ing feared at several points. The
streets were frequently swept by
charges of mounted police and num-
ber of arrests were made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-23
THOMPSON PARTY IN MOBILE.
After Days Pleasure They Leave for
Montgomery and Birmingham.

Mobile, May 22.-(Special.) )-Congress-
man Thompson's party reached the city
early this morn!;.e-s a.. we're breakfasted
by the local committee at the Battle
House. They visited the Broad Street
Academy, the most prominent of the col
ored city schools. where they We're well
coined by Superintendent Murphy. presi-
dent Marechal of the school board, and
Principal Marechal of the school board
and Principal w. A. Caldwell A musical
programme was rendered, which includ-
ed the singing of Dixie amid much ap-
plause. Responses We're made by Hon. s.
S. Barney and Judge Smith of the Wis
itors. visit was also paid to State
Street Colored Methodist church. which
was packed with an audience represen-
tative of the best element OF the colored
citizenship of Alabama.
Welcomes were extended by the Revs.
w. II. Davenport and A. N. McEwen, and
responses made by Judge Fuller and Con-
gresham Littlefleld of Maine. A boat
ride with an elaborate luncheon, drive
down the bay shell road. supper and re-
ception concluded the entertainments and
the party left the city at midnight for
Montgomery and Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-23
A TORNADO STRIKES OKLAHOMA.
Several Persons Reported Fatally In
Jured-Heavy Damage.

Oklahoma City, o. T.. May "A tor
nado struck six miles southeast of Elk
City this morning, wrecking a number of
houses Several persons are reported
fatally injured. among them a Mrs
Coombs The damage is estimated at $2O,-
900. The tornado passed over Elk City
in a northeasterly direction, passing near
Chanute, a small town on the railway in
wahita county.
Elk City is a small town in Rogers
mills county on the Choctaw, Oklahoma
and Gulf railroad. Details are lacking
The residence of Mr.. Knox, four miles
from Elk City, was destroyed. Mr.. Knox
and his son were carried about 100 yards,
but escaped injury. The storm devel-
oped in the eastern part of Rogers Mills
county and Travelled in a northeasterly
direction. 1t destroyed everything in its
track, which varied from 100 yards to
one-half mile In width. fhe funnel shaped
clouds finally separated, one going north
west and the other north, leaving Elk
City untouched. The injured were hurt
by flying debris. The storm was fol-
lowed by a heavy rainstorm which did
much damage
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-23
FRENCHMEN CALL
ON ROOSEVELT
MRS. ROOSEVELT is PRESENTED
WITH A RARE COLLECTION OF
SKETCHES AND ENGRAViNGS.
FROM WALDECK-RoUsSE

Washington, May 22.-Surrounded by
the members of his cabinet and by Off
cials high in all the branches of the
government President Roosevelt received
today as the guests of the nation, the
distinguished Frenchman sent by Presi-
dent Loubet to take part In the Rocham-
beau exercises. After the Presidents re-
ception the French N---.ors exchanged
calls with m embers of the cabinet and
Lieutenant General Miles and Admiral
Dewey. This afternoon they journeyed
to Mount Vernon where General Brugere,
of the French army, placed a laurel
wreath on the tomb of Washington and
Count de Rochambeau planted tree
taken from the battlefield at Yorktown.
Tonight President Roosevelt had the
French party as his guests at dinner at
the White House.
An interesting event was the presen-
tation to Mrs. Roosevelt of rare collec-
ton of sketches and engravings, a gift
from the premier of the French cabinet
M. Waldeck-Rousseau.
President Roosevelt proposed the toast
ITO the President of the French Republic
and to the people of France" AmOassa-
dor Cambon gave as toast "rhe Presi-
dent of the United States" and made a
short graceful speech. Secretary Hay
proposed as a toast 1.-THE Members of the
Rochambeau Mission"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-23
ALABAMA GETS
MUCH BENEFIT
SUPERVISING ARCHITECT OF THE
TREASURY DEPARTMENT WILL
SOON BEGIN WORK ON THE PUB.
LlC BUILDING.

Washington. May 22.-(Special)-Th
supervising architect of the treasury de-
partment will shortly begin the work of
planning to carry out the provisions of
the public buildings and grounds bill
which passed the Senate yesterday. 1t is
the policy of the department to complete
additions before new projects are under
taken.
In the case of the cities deserving new
buildings, as Selma and Admission, the
appropriation for the latter city having
been increased twenty-five thousand dol
lars through the efforts of Senator Pet
tus and Representative Bowie, the first
duty of the supervising architest will be
to select site and refer the titles to the
attorney general for approval. This will
take several months.
In cases where additions to old build
ings have been provided for, Montgom-
cry the architect will detail a draught-
man to visit the city with two. or three
months to report upon the most feasible
method of improvement within the
amount appropriated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-23
ALABAMA PRESS
MEETS In MOBILE
SEVERAL ADDRESSES MADE AT
THE OPENING AND INTEREST
ING PAPER READ BY WOMAN.
GIVEN AN EXCURSION.

Mobile, May 22-(Special. 1.-The Ala
bama Press Association convened here
this morning with the largest attendance
in its history. Addresses of welcome were
delivered by Mayor Walsh, Erwin Craig
heed of the Register, John Cothran of
the Item and Philip Cosminsky of the
Herald. with a response by Editor Greer
of the Marion Standard
President Yerby's address was we'll re-
ceived. He called attention to the new
conditions that will exist under the new
constitution. and said 1t was the duty in
the future of every editor to expose fraud
in elections whenever and wherever dis
covered.
The annual essay was read by Mrs.
Blan of the Troy Messenger who advo-
Gated a higher education for newspaper
workers. A great number of papers were
read and discussed during the morning
and afternoon sessions.
Tonight the delegates were given an ex-
cursion tc Monroe Park and were enter
tained by Manager McDermott at the
play at the summer theatre there. Many
of them attended the reception to the
Thompson party at the Battle House.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-23
WOMEN FIGHT CONVICT.
Attacked Young Girl With Knife, But
Was Badly Beaten.

Mobile, May 22-(Spec1a1.)-Last night
at Hurricane Bayou, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs.
Chandler and Miss Daisy Howell had
terrible battle with an unknown negro
convict, who attempted a criminal as
sault on Miss Howell, aged Is years,
The negro first attacked the young girl
and drawing his long knife announced
his intention and made threats
against the other women II they inter-
fered. They paid no heed, but braVely
attacked the brute, Mrs. Chandler being
severely cut in the right side. Notwith-
standing the wotind they all continued to
fight, and gave the negro terrible beat
ing, which together with their screams
caused him to take to the woods. The
convict was from the stockade of the
Hand Lumber Company, but has not yet
been identified by his intended victims.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-23
May Evacuate Island.
CONFER ON RECIPROCITY.
But Sugar Senators Still Hold Out
Against Legislation.

Washington, May 22.--The Republican
Senators are still comforting among them
selves at each convenient opportunity on
the question of Cuban reciprocity. A
majority of the Republican members of
the Senate committee on Cuba have
evinced a disposition to accept the House
provision of a reduction of 20 per cent
with the provisions for the repeal of the
differential duty on refined sugar omit ed,
but 1t is understood not to be their pur-
pose to present any report of a sufficient
number of Republican Senators to Sc
cure the passage of the measure re-
commend.
There is considerable contingent of
Republicans from the beat sugar produc-
ing states who still hold out against any
legislation along this line and who proba-
bly, will continue to occupy that position.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-23
HOAR'S SPEECH
A VOTE WINNER
WILL PROBABLY BE USED BY THE
DEMOCRATS DURING COMING
cAMPAlGN-HAs CAUSED MUCH
COMMENT.

tor Hoar's speech on the Philippines to-
day is the talk of Washington. BY many
1t is regarded as one of the greatest ora
torical efforts in the history OF Congress.
Undoubtedly the veteran New England
anti-imperlalist delivered the most force
full speech against the policy of the Re
publican administration since the subject
has been agitated. Without regard to
party the members of the Senate lead
the galleries in applauding his effort.
Senator Hoar's speech will be used ex-
tensively in the campaign this fall.
Although coming from member of the
opposite party 1t is conceded to be the
best and fairest presentation of the Dem
ocratic position. an unanswerable argu-
ment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-23
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington. May 22.-Showers Friday;
Saturday fair. fresh south winds.
Page One.
Methodsts have settled war claim
question by leaving it to the United States
Senate.
Mob in Texas horribly tortures negro
who committed assault
People are fleeing from Fort de France
and island of Martinique may be evac-
uated.
Senator Hoar makes great speech on
Philippine question and excites applause
from Senators and the spectators.
Page Two.
Pratt City alderman stabbed to death
in an affray.
Episcopal dioc ese will meet next in
Presoyterians find it very warm at
Jackson, Miss.
Page Three.
Negro minister criticises Alabama's
new constitution and is rebuked by North
ern members of the Thompson party.
Review of the iron market.
General state news.
Page Four.
Editorial comment.
Gossip heard in local hotels.
Illness of Judge Gray of the United
States Supreme Court thought to be
hopeless.
Page Five.
Council committees will report favor
ably on Seaboard Air Lines petition for
rights of way.
Congressman Thompson and party will
arrive tonight.
Page Six.
Social news of Birmingham.
Page Seven.
Local and foreign market reports.
Page Eight.
Baseball and general sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-23
BIG WHARF FIRE
AT NEW ORLEANS
STEAMER JOHN K. SPEED BURNED
TO WATERS EDGE AND LARGE
AMOUNT OF FREIGHT WAS DE-
STROYED.

New Orleans. May 22.-The whole river
front at its most populous and frequent
ed center was thrown into tremendous ex-
cit cement shortly after 2 o'clock today
when fire was discovered in the hold of
the big Mississippi river packet John K.
Speed, and within an hour, despite the
heroic work of the fire department, which
had responded to a general alarm, the
steamer had burned to the water line,
Fayette street where she lay were on
fire, and a large quantity of freight on
the wharves was burned
Fire engine No. IA, in attempting to
back up to run her suction pipes in the
water, got loose from her handlers, and
running off the wharf. fell into the river
and went to the bottom. The firemen, see
ing that they could not save the Speed.
turned their attention to the freight that
was on the wharves. which were filed
with oil, cotton and other inflammable
material, and was quickly ignited. The
flames were sky high and the heat was
something terrible. Thousands of people
witnessed the blaze from safe distance
as the heat was too intense for the
crowd to venture near.
The fire was gotten under control by 3
o'clock. The loss in freight on the
wharves will run up into rne thousands
The Speed was built at Madison, Ind,
in 1891, having fine passenger accomoda-
Cons and freight capacity of 1900 tons
The boat was owned by the Memphis,
Cincinnati and New Orleans Packet Com
pany, was valued at $4,000 and insured
in Cincinnati for $4,000. The Speed was
sunk twice, once some years ago near
Bayou Goula and again about year ago
just below Memphis. Both times she was
raised with but little damage to steamer
or cargo.
The Speed arrived yesterday from Gin
cinnati, but her trips to that point were
abandoned for the time being, owing to
low water in the Ohio river. She was
about to begin trips to st. Louis and
was taking on freight for the latter point
when the fire broke out The following
passengers had engaged staterooms to
leave on the John K. Speed this even
ing, who lost all their baggage: T. c.
Burden, A. Red, st. Louis; H. c. Curtis,
Henry Peterson, Mrs. Otis. Mrs. Laidley
and son, Mrs. Buck, Mrs. P. Willon Mrs
C. c. Higgins and six children. Cincin-
natl.