The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-20
P 81: 3 JEALOUSY

i Jealousy. Nearly nine tenths of the knockers
seem to be lined up IN the ranks OF the skilled
workmen and the professions. Jealousy is very
human trait--and a Jealousy inspired by the al.
fections can always command certain pity. even
midst of evaporation but professional jeal-
5ousy, that Jealousy which by word and act would
keep fellow. man down. is utterly beneath con
tempt.
England, JUST the other day, recognized, by con
ferring knighthood, a man who for years mas
been tn victim OF professional Jealousy This man
is described officially as specialist in manipua-
tive surgery who placed his manual dexterity IN
reservedly at the disposal of all wounded ex-ser-
vice men" Because this genius was not qualified
member OF the medical profession he has been the
subject of bitterest sarcasm. His skill undoubted-
ly Of a most marvellous kind. brought him large
and fashionable practice before the war, a prac-
tice he set aside for the wounded men who needed
his attention
Surgeons and physicians refused to grant him
even common courtesies, and barred one member
from the profession because he administered an
anesthetfc for this beyond the pale surgeon An
attempt obtain for him an honorary medical
qualification failed, because the fact that he had
not already qualification prevented him from ex-
planning his methods to the august profession!
The king, who will probably be ostracised by
the English medical profession for his act, knight
ed this upstart. and placed on the English annals
the second instance Of such deed Queen Ann
had the temerty to knight oculist outside the
profession for supposed medical skill The only
other instance.
There must. of course be maintained wall
against quacks, else only the medical pro-
fession but humanity itself would pay dear price
but, when man is outstanding genius; with
skill hews for him lofty path which, others
OF recognized ability strive in vain to emulate 1T
is high time for professional Jealousy to fold It
ignobe wings and sneak away.
A fellow over in Albrightsville is advertising for
wife He frankly describes himself as "a
medium. young farmer, school teacher, and bust
man. 4 4EEhere is an appealing modesty. about
this description most infrequently noted in the
present stirring times The chances this
aspirant to n atrimony will more qualify as
a good husband, although his difidence will make
him extremely liable to lead hen pecked exist
ence in double harness
Employment in the factories of Now York state
increased two per cent in June. July percentage
is not yet obtainable but canning. and other sea-
sonal employment will push the percentage much
higher for July The Department of Labor com
piled its statement report turned in by IL
representative manufacturers, employing over
100000 workers.
The carksburg Exponent reports spider that
spun the name ..Dishart'' in its web-the name be-
ing that Of a candidate for county commissioner.
and the act OF the spider prophesyng certain
election OF the fortunate candidate. ~ trained
spider, well grounded in spelling would be an as
set for any candidate, if reliance be placed on
the Exponents assertion.
Labor troubles may delay for = time the return
OF sound substantial normal prosperity, but these
troubles only delay. Prosperity is coming back.
is impatiently knocking at the door Of American
business and trading life anxious to enter Many
states report a shortage of labor and there are
industries securing the country for men If
number of the young miners strike, would
seek other means of earning living, it would ease
up the situation in the mining business, which Is
over crowdedrwith men, and make things better