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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-10

fOsSLblE IOIbLAllON.
The task of estimating the number of
people whom this earth of ours would be
capable of supplying with food and other
accessories OF life, once it had been
fairly brought under cultivation, is very
difficult. There are at present some veg
etarians. These would maintain that if
their peculiar views were accepted three
men would live where one lives now, and
there would be no further need of keep
ing up large herds Of cattle and sheep.
| am not sufficiently utopian to believe
that mankind generally will ever accept
these principles.
Again it has been asserted that our
present method Of cultivation are capa-
BILE of vast improvement; that the earth
might be made to yield much larger har-
vests than it yields now, and that popu-
lation might thus be permitted to in
crease without correspondence increas-
ing the cultivated areas. This is no
doubt true as respects many countries,
but it is hardly true of the world ut
large. Making all reasonable allowance,
however, of these suggestions | take as
basis for my estimate the standard Of
life, such as we find it existing in various
climates and among various peoples.
Upon this basis calculate that the FER
tile regions" would he able to support
201 human beings to the square mile,
the present mean population of those
regions
The ''steppes, with their large tracts
Of land capable Of cultivation, | believe
TO be capable of supporting ten inhabi-
tants 10 the square mile. while the
deserts would be fully peopled il they
had one inhabiAnt 10 the square mile.
do not take into consideration the
colonization of the tropical regions by
Europeans, because am constrained 70
maintain that the tropical regions are no
field Tor Euopean immigrants, and Dee
cause il is not necessary that thc con
sumner ~ fool should I've Do the caun.
cry that produces e.
From an these consideration assum,
chat this world Of ours % brought iu1
ntoCulllfatlou, Can supply p 500 u00 u1l
human beings Nlth la04 aul u.hf, utcu
afF products ei co.. vegetable kingdom
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mshI bel .iH.nU. WlH .r.U I.It a.a.
HaI.4Aif IIHI tH ..N. WHIFHs.
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-10
Increase in a decade.
Per cent.
CONCLUSION.

Accepting these figures as correct, it
becomes an easy matter to compute the
increase of the population. BY the close
of this century the 1863 millions who
now dwell upon the earth will have in
creased to 1857 millions; in the year
1850 there will be 2333 Millions in the
year 1000, 1925 millions, and in the year
2072, or 1872 years hence, there will be
1919 millions. These estimates are not
presented as prophecy. have already
limited at voluntary checks to the growth
of population which will come into play
as civilization advances and the demands
for the comforts of this life shall be more
general At all events, so far as we arc
personally concerned, 1872 years is long
period to look forward to; but if we
look back similar number of years and
remember that William III. and MARI
borough were theL still among us, weare
bound to admit that it is but short
period in the lifetime of a nation.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-10
A STRANGE QUESTION.
WHEN WILL THE EARTH BE EN-
TIRELY PEOPLED.
An Estimate of the Worlds Present
Population and Its Future
Increase.

In order to answer this query at all
satisfactorily, says writer in Goldth-
waite's Geographical Magazine, it is ne
cessary to determine: First-The present
population of the world and its probable
increase. Second-The area capable of
being cultivated for the yield of food and
other necessaries of life. Third-The
total number of people whom these lands
would be able to maintain. need hard
ly point out that a precise answer to
these apparently simple questions is we'll
nigh impossible.
PRESENT POPULATION OF THE WORLD.
This is a fundamental question for the
inquiry proposed, but it is quite impos-
sible to reply to it with any amount of
confidence. Euumerations of the people
have been made in al civilized states,
but with respect to large parts of the
world we are still completely in the
dark. Of Africa we know next to
nothing, while the long array of figures
presented to us rs the results of census
taken in China are not calculated to in
spire confidence. have taken some care
to form true estimate of the population
of Africa, and | cannot believe in that
continent supporting more than l27, COO,
900, instead Of the two, three or even
four hundred million allotted to it by
certain statisticians Even 127, 100000
Is high figure, for it means eleven peo-
pie to the square mile, while in Austria
Tia there are not one and half and in
South America five only.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-10
TIE DAGMAR GROSS.

The Princess of Wales, says foreign
letter in a report of her visit to Rome,
wore the sacred Dagmar cross. Ages
ago it adorned Princess Margaret,
daughter of King Ottacar, of Bohemia,
who was married to the Danish King
Waldemar II, 1902 to 1871, and whose
memory is cherished by the Danes under
the name of Queen Dagmar. This cross
was found in her tomb, when years ago
it was opened by order of the King OF
Denmark n was suspended around the
skeleton neck of the once beautiful
queen. 1t is one of the earliest known
specimens of the art, and it was so highly
priced by the King of Denmark that he
considered he could offer nothing more
appropriate to the Princess of Wales on
her marriage than this sacred cross. II
is worn suspended from a magnificent
necklace of pearls and diamonds, which
were given to her royal highness by her
father. New Orleans Picayune.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-10
FOR THE LADIES
FOR OLD LADlEE.

Few ladies past sixty have not had to
wear mourning, and it may be said that
ninety women out Of a hundred over
that age wear black only. When that
is the case, the double shawl is the most
elegant and comfortable wrap. When
black only is worn, it leaves little limit
for choice in fashion. but there are end
less combinations in black with white
tulle and laccs. - New York World
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-10
PICTURESQUE PRESENT FASHIONS.

Picturesqueness is the distinguishing
feature of this seasons fashions. The
costume plates show reproductions of
the dates of the Empire, Direotoire,
Restoration and Victorian eras and the
fashions of 1889. OF course, there are
notifications in every case. In the
matter of the burning question of the
skirt the following rules seem to prevail
in all books of mode. A little fulncss
across the trout and hips. more in the
back, and great expansion at the foot.
To achieve this effect skirts are cut in
every way that ingenuity can devise, and
all are lined with crinoli1e above the
knee. Many of them are umbrella
shaped, Others have circles; some have a
bias scam in front and straight breadth
behind, others have bias seam in the
back and straight breadth in front,
but the caprice of capriccs is that cut in
two circles-one joined to the bottom Of
the other to simulate double skirt
the seam being covered by band OF
trimming.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-06-10
POSSIBLE POPULATION.

Total. .2s 100000 1891, 900 4,1sO,'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
A DastardIy Deed.

Some unknown person full of low
grade whisky and mean enough to
burn a barn threw stone into the
window of the sitting room at Police
man Hamilton's residence last Friday
night. Mr.. Hamilton was on night
duty, but some boarders in the house
heard the noise, and, looking to see
what the matter was, saw the fend
running at breakneck speed across an
adjoining lot.
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THE COW EFT.
ST EN- AND HEARD.
Personal and Other Items That Have a
Present Interest.
TO Our Farmer Friends.

In another column will be found a
prize essay on the Jersey Cow" 1t
will prove an interesting and instruct
i've article and will repay every lover
of fine cattle to read it. We have ar
ranged to run similar article each
week and trust they will be beneficial
to some of our readers. The essays
were written for the American Jersey
Cattle Club OF New York, and it is
through their kindness that we are en-.
abled to publish it.
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Homicide at Mountain City.

In difficulty at Mountain City, in
Johnson county last Saturday, VIM,
Asbury was shot to death by Charles
Luttrell. Asbury was making an eff
fort to stab Luttrell when the fatal
shot was fired, The killing was done
in self defense, if report is correct, but
Luttrell fed to the mountains and hal
not been captured.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
A New Art.

A teacher is expected from Knoxville
in few days to teach Ivorytyping, the
beautiful art of copying pictures on
glass. Only few pupils can be in
structed, Those wishing to take les
sons can leave their names at THE
COMET Office, and the teacher will call
upon them on arrival.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

We have moved into new quarters,
where we propose to adopt the cash
system, having found the credit bust
ness Improbable and very unpleasant
And we ask all who owe us to come
forward and either pay the cash OF
make some satisfactory arrangements
with us. We will wait reasonable
time for this to be done, and those that
fail to come in and arrange with us
may expect to find their accounts in
the hands of an officer for collection
Yours very truly,
MCFARLAND & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

Come to see us in our new quarters.
Have your prescriptions filled at ou1
store by a first-class prescriptionist
Buy your patent medicines from us
always fresh. Buy your Chewing To
bacco and Cigars from us. We carry
the best brands in the city.
471-2t MCFARLAND Il CO.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

The Scottish Union & National, one
of the largest Insurance Companies in
the world, will continue to do business,
in this state.
CRANDALL & WoFFoRD, Agents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
Notice,
471.2t

The accounts of Lyle, Crumley &
Co. haye been placed in the hands OF
H. w. Lyle for collection. All parties
owing the firm will save additional
cost by making prompt settlement.
Suit will be brought on all accounts
not settled by July Goth.
iul62t ]. f. BRADING, Assignee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

Every policy issued by the Knoxville
Fire is guaranteed of the German
Americans six million dollars Of
where there is no better indemnity of.
fered than the Knoxyill Fire.
CRANDALL & WoFFoRD, Agents
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Mrs. Cummings Trouble.

Mrs. Cumming, who is in jail at
Knoxville for the murder Of her stepson
has given premature birth to child.
Many persons think that the unfortun-
ate woman is insane.
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Mr.. and MRS. J. NJ. Brown.

The Insurance Of North America
will continue to write business in
Tenn. There is no better Insurance
placed before the people than by this
veteran OF over one-hundred years
honorable service.
CRADALL 8 WoFEoRD, Agents,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
Mass Meeting,

The Y. P. s. G. E. OF the Presbyte.
rian and Christian Churches meet
with the Epworth League of the, M. E.
Church at the church Sunday, p. m.
Topic "Our Example"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

Go to Mcfarland & Co.'s for cold
drinks. We use only pure Rock Candy
Syrups, the best favoring extracts
made and plenty of ice. 471.2t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
Watermelons, Is, 20 and Is cents at
the Bee Hive. Always cold.
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to our many friends for kind
ness shown during the sickness and
death Of our little daughter. We eau
not mention all your names, but they
will live in our hearts in connection
with the memory Of our sweet little
Elizabeth.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

The ten weeks old infant of Mr. and
Mrs. S. l. Boring died Tuesday Of
summer complaint
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

Try drink Of Cream and Peaches.
Try Milk Shake with Cocoa Phos-
pilates.
Try Limeade.
Try a Lemonade.
Try glass OF .Carbonated Malto.
Try glass of Iron Congo, all ice
cold. MCFARLAND & Co. 471-2t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

A nice line of Hair Brushes, Tooth
Brushes, Nail Brushes and Combs at
47I.2t MCFARLAND & co IS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

Mrs. Mamie Brooks and daughter,
Laura, Of Bristol, are visiting relatives
in the city
N L. Mouell, proprietor OF the
snyder House Elizabethton, was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Hattie Bushong, a very charm
ing young Bristol lady is visiting rel
atives in the city.
Frank Williams, of Washington
City,ls spending his "leave Of absence"
in Johnson City with relatives.
DR.. T. G. King is called to Bakers
vile, N. c., on professional business
and will be absent about two weeks.
Mrs. Geo. Simpson returned to
Messy Creek yesterday, after a few
days visit to her sister, Mrs. Henry
Lyle.
Mr.. Isaac Broyles, of Limestone, one
of the oldest men in the county, re-
turned to his home on No. yesterday.
Age 81.
Misses Nellie and Annie Brownlow,
two of Jonesboro's society young la
dies, spent the Fourth in Johnson City,
the guests of Mrs. j. B. Cox.
Miss Jennie Galbraith returned to
her home in Albany, Origon, last Sat-
urday, after having spent several days
visiting her uncle, w. L. Mcfarland.
G. B. Horton, Of the Watauga Tan
merry, was in the city last week, having
stopped over day or two on his way
from Chattanooga to his home in New
York.
E Sterchi came up from Knoxville
Saturday to spend a few days with his
wife and baby, who are visiting Mrs.
L. G. Harr. He returned to Knoxville
yesterday.
One of Garter county's most loyal
citizens, Capt. w, H. Nelson, came out
of the backwoods and paid his respects
to the American Eagle Tuesday in
this city.
Hon. w. B. Bowman was in from
Boone's Greek Tuesday celebrating.
He reports crops good in Lis section,
but money scarce. The corn crop is
especially good and promises to be
abundant.
Collector Essary came up from Nor
ristown Monday and spent few hours
in this city. He has about completed
his cabinet and will announce it as
soon as his bond is returned from
Washington with instructions to pro.
coed.
The most interesting event that has
occurred recently was "Wat" Bolton
and couple of hirelings chasing a
yearling last Friday. 1t was as hard
for them to catch him as it is for an
editor to get pound of steak, but
when they did get him lassoed youbet
the quartette moved.
B. N. Wordsworth has removed lis
family to his old home in Canada. Mrs
Molesworth has made many friends
here, who regret to see her take her
departure. Mr.. Wordsworth is civil
engineer and was employed on the
Three C's. He goes to Cleveland, O..
to pursue his profession.
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City Drug Store Removed.

The City Drug Store has been re-
moved to the Range storeroom, form
erly occupied by the City Shoe Store
next door to the old stand, on Main
street.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
Louis Gump Sundayed in Bristol.

Q. j. Stout, of Limestone, hoated his
Eagle in the city.
Prof. Chas. E. Dilworth was up from
Jonesboro Tuesday.
The electric cars did land office
business all day Tuesday.
We suttinly did Joy ourselves at
johnson City on de Fo'f.
H. G. Remine and son, Lolo, were
up from Limestone Tuesday.
WillieRemine came up from Greene.
vile Tuesday to Joy himself.
The Greeneyille base ball team
couldn't play ball little bit.
Johnson City was equal to the occa-
sion in the police department.
Those who did not get here for the
Fourth will always be sorry OF it.
G. K. nide watered the multitude at
the hydrant in front Of his store.
G. ]. st. John, Jr., was down from
Bristol last Friday to see Gov. Taylor.
Miss Sannie Biddle has returned
from visit TO relatives at Telford's.
The harvest for the city was reaped
in the Recorders Office the day after.
Joe Gilmer returned from Big Stone
Gap Monday to spend the 4th with his
family.
G.. W. St. John and family drove
over from Watuga to see our Eagle
scream.
w. G. Hale was up from Christy and
celebrated the 4th by subscribing for
THE COMET.
w. M. Patton has returned from
Washington with an unsatisied cray
ing for "pie."
Misses Maggie and Madeline Hobson
are down from Bristol Visiting relatives
in the city
Jim Taylor, vile and baby,of Spring
field, ILL.,, are visiting relatives in this
city and vicinity.
DR.. James Kirkpatrick celebrated
the 4th in johnson City, as Boone's
Greek was not in it.
Misses Alice and Mary Sutton, Of
Abingdon, Va, are visiting Miss An
ME Bradley on Watauga avenue.
The indications are that the weather
will continue to grow Narmer-by de
grees-for the next sixty days,
DR.. Preas is smiling over new ar
rival at his home. 1t was registered
last week and has come to stay.
J. M. Erwin has resigned his posi-
ton as mail agent on the M. & Q. G
road and is at home in this city.
John Sprague and wife and Franz
Sparks and his chest girl' we're dowl
from Bristol Tuesday seeing the sights
d. Hill, the saw mill man from Feb
uary, was in the city Tuesday and ha'
"pull' or two-at the cages tail. He
''the stuff, Roxy"
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. R. Hurlbut LEI
last Saturday for Blowing Rock. The,
went overland IN hack and will b
gone several days.
Tom Scott was in from February t
help pull our Eagles tail and took &C
vantage of the occasion to order TIL
COMET mailed TO his address.
Hon. Frank M. Smith, the ablei
Superintendent of Public Instructio
the State ever had, was in the city 0
Friday, the guest Of Gov. Taylor.
Mrs. P. H. Wofford has returned frol
visit to Bristol relatives. She ws
accompanied by Misses Mary Senek'
and Annie Taylor, who will spend Sc
eral days in the city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

Everything in the line of Toilet ar
ticles always iu stock at the City Drug
Store. MCFARLAND & Co.,
471-2t Proprietors,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

The Equitable of Nashvi'l, the oldest
state Company, and one of the
strongest is represented by Crandall &
Woford.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06

Owing to the uneasiness in the silver market we have
decided to redeem all dollars that our customers have
on hand, redeeming them at $T25 in merchandise but
not payable in gold coin.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
OUR millinery Department.

Our sales in this department are larger than at any
previous season. but in few more short weeks we will
cose. Before that time, however, we must close our
stock on hand which is hardly broken To do this we
must the big knife and in order to obtain quick re-
suits we will cut the prices half in two yes some even
less than that
Our so cents Trimmed Hats e cents
Our IS cents Trimmed Hats IS cents
Our $500 Trimmed Hats 80 cents
Our $3.50 Trimmed Hats p cents
Our $500 Trimmed Hats $1oo
Our $500 Trimmed Hats, $1.5o
Our $500 Trimmed Hats, $500
Our $500 Trimmed Hats, $3.50
Our 5000 Trimmed Hats, $500
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-06
OUR DRESS-MAKINC DEPARTMENT,

The bobbin is beginning to run out and will probably
only last SIX weeks longer and if you contemplate Wis
ting the Worlds Fair and want stylish dress, you
must list your orders at once Our dress goods stock
has been reduced in price to meet the demands of this
occasion.
OUR GROCERIES complete. Prices the lowest
FRUIT JARS.-Our Fruit Jars arrived to-day and
oh, my don't expect to get left Only 81 90 Dozen
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-01-12
BURIAL OF SIR BENJAMIN HAR
RISON.
JoHx II. SHANNON.

JoHN II. SHANNON.
Not tear Yves shed-hut a sigh 81 relief.
As out OF the white iIou . ne hurried:
Not Forco Bill bayonet stood on guard
AT the polls where poor Bonny was buried.
We buried HIN slowly from morn I'M night.
As tine leaves 81 Move nber were falling;
by the ample rays OF the solar light.
Beyond any chance Of recalling.
No uscless ca,ket enclosed his remains.
Nor in sheets nor In fags we wound him;
But he lay like a soldier that's got his dose.
With the bloody shirt wrapped around him.
Long and loud we're the prayers we said.
AS bis four years OF bulldozing were over.
And we eagerly boosted him out OF the chair,
To make room for our owa dear Grover.
We thought. as returns from New York came In
All his chances and horei 20 smother:
VIII the great James O. now dance with glee
on this grave Of his louglo brothorf
On The sth OF November's settling sun.
oh hard was that days pcrspr'ng;
We heard the great pun Of tho burial gun.
And then came our time for lriRg.
His ambition was eager for "Forcc Bill" fame
So he sought TO beat Cleveland and Weaver
But now he Is covered up, Force Rill and all,
In the depths OF his grsndfathers beaver.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-01-12

Governor Fleming has appointed
Secretary Of War. s. 3. Elkins. Of
Randolph county; Col. A. W
Campbell, of Brooke county Col
George w. Thompson, Of Wood
county Hon. Benz. Wilson. Of
Harrison county and A. T.. Tbayer,
Of Kanawha county. delegates to
the National Ship-Canal Conven-
ton, which meets IN Washington
ola the 2lst inst.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-01-12

In California the people voted at
the last election on q proposition to
elect United States Senators by the
direct vote Of the people instead Of
through the State Legislature. and
it carried by an Overwhelming
majority, the vote being 1871, 1853 in
favor Of it,, to 1892 against it.
We believe the general sentiment Of
the people is in favor Of this propo.
sition all over the conntry and we
hope it will become law in every
state Of the Union.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-01-12
COLUMBUS DEATH.
lie Expired Rohcd In the Somber
Habit OF Franciscan.

haOtt OF II franciscan.
The great world finder. to whose
memory much honor is due aud
given, was in his time varicusly
known rs Christophcr Columbus,
Crstobal Colon and Christophoro
Colombo. Colon is the one which
appears on the inner lid OF the
small leodcn caso which contains all
that is lef. OF the mortal part Of the
great navigator.
He, worn ont with age. hard
work and bad treatment, died on
May 20. 1906, at the age of 20, and
was buried at vaIladolid. in 81 am.
The feast OF tho Ascension was
the day of his death and he died
robed in a franciscan habit. as his
beloved quccu aud protector had
done.
The cold and heartless Ferdinand
gave Columbus y grand funeral,
thinking to do himself honor by it,
and seven years afterwards ho
reared 10 Columbus n marble tomb,
whose inscription has since bocome
famous, both for itself and tho
memory Of him who lay beneath.
His remains wero aftersards
taken TO Seville and placed with tho
body of his sou Diego in' the monas-
terry OF Tas Ouevas.
In 1886 they were exhumed--
thcso OF father and son,--and trans
ported across the Atnntic to tho
island Of San Domingo, which had
been named by Columbus. Hispah-
ioln and was the principal settle
nent OF his own discoveries in his
own time.
In 1875, after the ccssion Of San
Domingo to the French, they wero
again dug up and placed IN tho
cathedral of Havana. There they
now rcpose under Il peculiar monu-
mcnt. There is a claim that the
real remains were not removed.
There would DO poetic justice in
placing tho tomb of Columbus in
San Domingo, the island with
which his greatest activity ~ a dis
covcrer Is associated, and the place
where with the umbers Of his
wrecked flagship be built the first
Enropean habitation ia America.
The chains ploced on him by Baba
dilla during his imprisonment, AMI
winch be declared ehonld DO
removed by 40 less authority than
hs - that Of his royal master nnd
mistress, he kept in his study after
wards as a memorial and ordered
that they should be buiieI with
linn.