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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02
The Population of the world.


Though the total population of the world
is now put down as 1,500 millions, we have
to bear in mind that it is to some extent
rounded on rough estimates. Some would
doubt whether the number of heather is
really so large as it is sometimes thought
to be. or that the pagan population in
creases at the rate supposed to be the
case. The estimates for China differ some
what widely; while famlnes, epidemics.
civil war, infanticide, etc, occasion great
mortality The probable population of
the world has for long been a subject of
debate. In the last century Voltaire
thought that 1000 millions was not an ex-
cessive estimate, but Volney fifty years
later would not allow that there were
more than 4S7 millions. Then, in the
early years of Queen Victoria's reign,
Berghaus calculated the total at 1,272 mil
lions, but his contemporary Balbi, made
1t no more than 739 millions.
The subject is confessedly one of diff
Guilty, and such eminent authorities on the
subject as Benin and Wagner, in 1880. cal
culated the total at 1856 millions, and
some of the other items consequently less.
but the Jews million more: Protestants.
$50 millions; the Greek or eastern church.
ITO millions; Roman Catholics, 231 millions:
Jews, millions; Mohammedans. 2Os mill
lions; heathens, T96 millions. There are
now about four millions of native Chris
tian converts. 1t is estimated that the
natural increase of the heather in the
course of a century has been 200 millions.
and during the same period the numerical
increase Of native Christians has been
such that the total is now 100000. The
proportion of foreign missionaries to ma
tive converts Is one to four thousand and
II is urged that the proportion should be
increased to one In thirteen hundred.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02

From the New York Post.

The Greek kingdom dates from 1892,
when, after a period of anarchy following
upon the assassination Of President Capod-
istrias in 1881, Ohio of Bavaria was pro-
claimed monarch, under the protection of
England, France, and Russia. He was
despotic ruler, and exhibited so marked
partiality for Bavarians that a revolution
broke out in 1913. Thereupon he promised
to dismiss his Bavarian favorites and to
rule through constitutional ministers. He
failed, however, to keep his word, and
public discomfort continued to increase
until 1862. when another uprising occurr-
ed, and he was compelled to quit the coun-
try. The desire of the popuace then. was
for constitutional monarchy, and a vote
was cast in favor of Prince Alfred of Eng
land, the present Duke of Saxe-Coburg,
for king. This, however, was contrary TO
the agreement Of the three protecting pow
ers that no member of their own ruling
families should occupy the Greek throne.
The crown was offered to several persons,
including the Earl of Derby, and finally,
through English influence, was conferred
upon Christian William Ferdinand Adolf
plus George, the second son of the King
of Denmark, who began his reign under
the title of George I on June 6, 1863 At this
time the 1onian Islands were transferred
to his rule by Great Britain. In 1875 the
unconstitutional conduct of the ministry
brought about a political crisis which al
most amounted to revolution but the king,
who stood by his ministers to the last mo-
ment, finally yielded and the danger pass
ed. During the last Russo-Turkish war
the Greeks were eager to begin a cam
paign in Thessaly and Epirus, but were
restrained by Great Britain, who prom
ised that they would gain more by pre-
serving a peaceful attitude. The fulfill
ment of this promise was foreshadowed In
an article Of the Berlin treaty, which has
never been enforced The twenty-ilfth an
nversary of King Georges reign was cell
ebrated with much enthusiasm I'm 1883.
Among the later events OF his reign his
revival Of the olympian games Is conspic-
uous. lie married, in 1867. the Princess
Olga, daughter OF Russian Grand Duke
Constantine and his eldest son, the Crown
Prince Constantine In 1889 married the
Princess Sophie of Prussia. He Is therefore
connected by marriage very intimately
with the English, Russian, and German
courts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02
A Matter Os 'U's" and Double "Iis."
From the Chan Book.

1t may not generally be known, but the
United States copyright law is at present
doing more than anything else to delay the
development of spelling reform in this
country. AS it stands at present, in order
to secure copyright on work by an Eng
fish author, the Typography and press
work must be done in the United States
this Is in the interests of American indus
tries. 1t happens that no law of this sort
exists in England, and the result is COM
ing to be that-whenever time will per-
mit-the composition for both countries Is
done here and set of plates is sent abroad.
This is a direct and definite saving for
every one concerned. The English pub
Usher knows, however, that the English
public will not stand American spelling
On the other hand, the American public
will stand English spelling. The first con-
dition of taking plates is, therefore, that
English spelling shall be used throughout.
The American publisher has no choice.
This is a practice which is growing, in
stead Of dying. 1t Is a matter of consid-
cradle importance in the publishers econ
omies, and 1t cannot be overlooked. At
the same time, 1t is speedily destroying all
chance of spelling reform as applied TO
new BOOKS. 1t may be added that no lit
erary reform which is adopted only bv
newspapers can be of great weight. The
magazines have IL in their power to exert
great influence, for they do circulate in
England, and their spelling is American
The time may come when the British
public can be forced to take American
spelling In books, but it is at present out
OF the question. The only rational com
promise would seem to be that in both
countries British authors should be print
ed with English spelling, and American
authors with American spelling. Our own
spelling does seem better to us. but we
are not made infuriate by seeing an Eng
lishman write honour and traveller. Per
maps the English public might in time ac-
cept the occasional American without re
or duplicated Is. In any event the conv-
right law is rapidly making American
spelling for English authors Impossible in
both countries.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02
The CarIists in spoIp.
From the Great Round Mnrld

HAohA AAAS GIedL ttOQnQ World.
From the time of Philip V. in 17i3. the
succession to the Spanish throne had been
according to the Sale law. from father to
son, or TO the nearest male relative.
The Sale law is a very old law. which
PROVIDES mat no woman can inherit lands
or occupy the throne. According 10 This
law IL KING dies, leaving several daugh-
i"rs bat no son, the throne passes awav
from the daughters and goes 10 the near.
est male relative, be he nephew, uncle or
cousin. In 1899 Ferdinand III Of spain
having no sons, rendered the Salic law OF
no effect In Spain by decree granting
the right or succession to the daughters
and granddaughters Of the king. Whom
Ferdinand died In 1888 his daughter Isa-
bella Maria ii, was declared queen. ana
the brother OF Ferdinand, who. under me
old law, should have been king was nasa-
ed over. This brother was named Don
Carlos. Don Carlos refused to recognize
his brothers decree. and declared himself
King Of Spain. Many OF the mobiles who
did not Ike the idea OF being ruled by
woman tiocked TO his standard, and war
was declared against the party OF the
queen by the people OF Don Carlos party
or Carlists. as they were called. For civ
years a cruel civil war ragged, then Don
Carlos was forced to give in. This war
was from 1893 TO 1859.
In 1860 Don Carlos II, the son OF Don
Carlos / (Ferdinand's brother). declared
himself king OF Spain and headed new
Carlist rising, which was again unsuccess.
full. There have been several successive
uprising since then. From 1873 TO 1876 nor
Carlos III headed a rising which bid fair
to DO successful. Don Carlos III is tho
direct descendant Of Don Carlos /, and Is
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02
RUNNING BIRDS BOARD A SHIP.
About 200 of Them Swept to Sea in "A
Fog by a Land Breeze.

About 200 of Them Swept to Sea In a
Fog by a Land Breeze.
San Francisco Correspondent New York
Sun.
A horde of pirates boarded the steamer
Walla Walla, just now in port here, when
she was fifteen miles off Cape Mendocina
There were about 200 of them, and they
swarmed over the vessel laying about
them to right and left and plunging their
long swords into everything that seemed
OF value. Their gorgeous plumage flut-
tering about the deck made the shin seem
like bird fancier's shop, for these nj
rates wore a big flock of humming birds
with a stiff land breeze behind them.
They had burst suddenly out Of a dense
log ana alighted on the vessel at dusk on
Friday.
Inc birds seemed so nearly dead with
munger and fatigue that they had lost all
fear of human beings. They had prob
ably been driven off shore by the land
breeze and lost in the fog. Some of them
perched on the first solid article thew
saw, gave two or three little gasps ana
then tumbled over dead. Some went
straight for the heads of two or three wo.
men passengers who wore flowers in their
hats and began buzzing about them as
lndustrlously as if the flowers contained
nectar. one new into the ear of Mr. w
S. Mcfarland. and lodged there so tight
ly that it could not get out without as
sistance. Third Mate Hogan caught one
in his ear and one on his mustache, and
neither bird lost a moment before it be-
gan to drill for food.
The captain and the passengers quickly
did all they could to care for the half
starved creatures. They brought out pans
of water and bread crumbs and humps of
sugar, and the birds made haste to fill
/ themselves. Some of them ate until they
were so full that the rolled over on their
sides and lay on the deck, blinking hap
PLY at all around them. Jumps of sugar
soaked in water were their greatest delight,
but these they would not eat unless the
Jumps were held in some ones half-closed
hand. Capt. Wallace held lump of su-
gar in his mouth and two of the birds
buzzed about his face and sucked at the
sugar greedily. The captain kept twenty
OF the birds in his cabin over night, and
many of the passengers had a dozen each
in their rooms. When the vessel was
close to Point Reyes the next day most
of the birds were liberated, and as soon
as they looked about and saw land many
flew directly to 1t. But about fifty did
not care to risk even so short a journey
| over the ocean wave, and decided to stick
to the ship. But the sea voyage, following
the harshipS and exhaustion of the day
before, was too much for the frail little
things, and they gradually dropped and
died. When the Walla Walla came into
port here yesterday the captain still had
four humming birds alive, and the passen-
gers had as many more.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02
ETHENIKE HETAIRIA.
Famous Patriotic Society Which APP
peaIs to the Whole Hellenic Body.
From the Tablet.

From the Tablet
inc famous secret society, the Eth
nike Hetairia, is apparently of quite recent
origin, and is formed on the model of the
Philike Hetairia, which prepared the ris-
ing of 1921 and claims a large share in the
glorles of the war of independence. The
Ethnike Hetairia or National Society is a
patriotic body appealing to the whole Hell
lenic body From time to time it has issued
proclamauons and directions, which have
been printed in the Greek newspapers.
These have been addressed to the govern
ment, and even to the king but they bore
no signature except "Ethnike Hetairia. -
Also, the proclamations have had the seal
or the society, which is a cross. with the
well known historical motto over it, EN-
touto nika, meaning by this conquer. -
When the society began to be talked
ABOUT, there were also rumors to
the effect that it was collecting large sums
or money. 1t is a positive fact that it has
secured monthly contributions from an
enormous number of people, not only in
Greece, but wherever Greeks are to be
found. These subscriptions were paid with
alacrlty and regularity; so much so that
even Greek servant girls in Constantinople
and Alexandra gave their earnings as sub
scriptions. OF course rich folks contribut-
ed IN a degree corresponding to their abil-
ity. About two months ago public sub-com-
mlttees were formed by well-known peo-
pie in Greece. These were called branches.
and they received subscriptions, but they
mad, or professed to have, no knowledge of
the men directing the Ethnike Hetairia
1t Is quite certain that a large number
or the officers of the army have taken the
oath or allegiance to the society.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02
MONEY THAT BURNS.
Ways In Which Sporting Men Get
rid of the Wealth That Come to
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
"If l were looking for an easy mark"
said a New Yorker. who is not an easy
mark himself but sometimes finds use in
his business for easy marks, II would hunt
for him among the sporting men, par
ticularly If l were In a hurry. Talk about
sporting men being shrewd Why, they
can't get rid of their money quick enough
to suit them. That is especially true of
sporting men in New York. Sporting men
In the country, hayseeds, you'd call them
have harder heads till they come to New
York, and their heads get swelled and
softened like the others.
81 suppose Il comes of handling money
in big sums and lots OF II. I've noticed the
same thing about bankers and bank
clerks They get accustomed to handle
money just as carelessly as a dynamite
maker handles the explosive. See the story
of all defalcations and entertainments; III
pretty much a matter Of taking the trou-
BILE to cart away the stuff from the bank.
The banks get in the rut OF expecting you
to rob them in certain ways, and II you
Just so about Il IN some new, simple way,
why, everythings thrown open 20 you.
It's the same way with the sporting men.
They get to thinking that nobody but one
Of themselves knows enough TO put up
job. Mighty few know enough TO salt
away their money.
Another thing they don't know enough
to do Is 90 stick to one thing and get rich.
A man may be a mighty fine poker player.
II he's a gambler and you want his money
all you have TO do Is 20 match pennies
OF play old maid or some other game that
you can beat him at. The chances are
that he won't know enough TO stick 10 his
own game. and will buck up against what
he thinks is your luck until his last cent Is
gone. Why do you see so many broken
down faro dealers walking about looking
for the price OF a meal2 Because they
can't help blowing In at public. or some
other skin game the money they make at
their business. They might all be we'll
on II they knew as much as the business
men they look upon as chumps.
TITS funny, the round the money makes.
The business man earns Il and blows Il IN
at faro, and the faro dealer blows II In
at policy, and the policy dealers leave it
in Wall street or real estate, and so !
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02

at Windner Friday. At o'clock while
dark clouds We're lowering over the town
sudden report was heard like that of
cannon, followed by a vivid flash. When
the general alarm had somewhat subsid-
ed 1t was found that Alex. and Henry Har-
vii. brothers, had been severely shocked.
They were unhitching a team In an open
space and were both knocked to the
ground. At the same time a number Of
men we're sitting around the store door Of
Smith, Carithers q CO., when a lightning
bolt struck Dock Carithers, knocking him
PROSTATE, and slightly injuring his broth
er, Bob Carithers and Green Smith. Cur
It's Saunders was sitting in the shop door
at his fathers home. a mile from town
when a similar bolt struck him on the right
hip, running down the leg, tearing off the
clothing to the skin, and making it's es-
cape from the foot. His shoe was torn
to pieces, but no serious injury was done.
In the United States court at Macon
Friday, in the case of w. T. Phillip,
guardian, against the Union Central Life
Insurance Company of Cincinnati, Judge
Speer signed an order overruling defend
ants demurrer and denying injunction and
directing the cause to proceed according
to the usual rules in equity. The plaintiff
sues for policy and 5000 on the life of his
ward, Willis Arlena Pugh Of Twiggs cotin-
~, $50 lawyers fees and 81, $50 damages
on March 30, 1888, Miss Pugh, who was
less than is years old, made application
for a policy. on May s she paid r. s.
Lowrey. the company's manager at Ma
con, $50 and gave a note for 800 as first
premium. on June she received a postal
card at her home in Twiggs county from
Manager Lowrey notifying her that his
company had accepted and approved her
application and had issued a policy. which
he then had in his possession at Macon.
and that he would come to Twiggs in a
few days and deliver it to her. She died
on June II, and before she had received
the policy The company has declined to
pay on the ground that the policy had
never been delivered and, therefore, the
contract had never been COMPLETED.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02
GREECE A CHAsTE STATE.
Its Men the Purest and sOberest in
EurOpe-GrOwing in Power.
From London Truth.

ITS Men the Purest and SOberest in
EurOpe-GrOwing in Power.
From London Truth
There is no founding hospital in all
Greece, because there are no foundlings.
Men are expected to be chaste and are
so. A Frenchman just come back from a
tour in that country says that he was as
tonished at the sobriety and chastity of
population so greatly maritime Herein
lies the secret of the growth Of Greece.
Inc only intoxicants were pure air. clear
water, which was drunk as though ii were
nectar, and animated conversations in
cafes and on the roadsides. Education
was universal, and high-class education.
100 peasants sons can now read Ho-
mer and the other classic Greek ntera-
ture.
There was the strongest family affec-
uon. Husbands remained attached to
their faded wives. Such fidelity our French
friend did not think possible until he went
On ms Greek tour. He explains it thus:
Inc creek for centuries showed his con
tempt for the polygamus Turk in being
strictly the husband of one wife. Islam
appeared to him a sink of sensuaIity. This
was another reason for subjecting the body
10 the rigorous discipline of the Greek
church. The Russians have the same long
and severe fasts and nocturnal pravers
but are much too fond of vodki.
a clear, warm climate doubtless helms 10
make the Greeks the most sober people
IN Europe. They are also fortunate in
having no newly-rich, no aristocrats. no
beggars. One sees in Greece only shen-
heroS' tlllers OF the ground artisans. sail
ors, traders and professional men. The
traders who stay at home are few. Two
thirds of the population make their Twins
out of the sea.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02
CUR {. .

For twenty years I have been afflicted
with inconunuance of urine, so much so
that have for the past ten years worn a
urinal night and day. The disagreeable
associations, to say nothing of the accom-
panying pains in the back, difficult and
painful micturation and general weakness,
rendered my life miserable. I have been
taking DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Pills but
three days, and yesterday, March 49, 1897
is the first time in ten years that the uri-
nal has been cast aside. 1 did not wear it
the whole day; the pain was gone, urina-
ton was natural. and l felt so good that
1 feel your medicine to me was worth it's
weight in gold. GEO. w. CHARLES, for
merly of Denver, Colo, West Haywood
and Spring streets AshYille N. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02

From the New Illustrated AIagaz

From the New Illustrated Magazine.
Who has not heard of the Persian jeTelsl
their glory. their number their priceless
worth? When the doors were unlocked
and 1 was taken into the Peacock Throne
room, ] found myself surrounded by .
mass of wealth unequaled in the word.
Nowhere are such treasures. But nowhere
also, is there such an accumulation Of ruo'
bish. l will, however, dismiss the ruO-
bish and refer only to the treasures DoWh
each side of the room were chairs entirely
covered with sheeted gold, and at Intervals
were tables of gold, nailed, / shuddered 70
note, with the commonest of cheap back
headed tacksl
At the far end of the room was the Won'
der of the world-the Peacock throne
Whether 1t is one of the seven thrones o.
the great mogul, and was brought ron
Delhi, l don't know. But 1t is certainY
the most costly ornament that the eye y
man can look upon. l inspected II mos.
carefully It is entirely of silver, gres,
campbell structure, but modelled in Lovely
designs. II is incrusted from end TO emu
and from top TO bottom, with DIAMONDS.
At the back Is a star OF brilliants thds
make you blink. The rug on which INV
shah sits is edged with precious stones
and the pillow on which he reclines Is Gov.
cred with pearls. could keep on wriun3
ABOUT the dazzling beauties OF Nhe tHlV
Of the king of kings. But / could never
get beyond declaring It to be a SUPER
jewel Some people have valued y ~
100000. It's real avlue Is between tZ'M''
900 and 100000. 49,.
But though the Peacock throne Is ta
magnum opus OF the Persian crown Jew
els, IL by no means extinguishes the MAJ
nlficence Of the other treasures. VINO gay,
attempt, however. 10 recount the numpes
OF bejeweled arms, the royal crows W. .,
flashing aigrettes, the trays piled up W. WI.
cut and uncut stones, and the bowls my
with pearls that you run through YOU.
fingers like n handful Of rice2 Every oll
has heard of the Daria-i-Nur or sea
Light. sister diamond to the koh-i-Nur y.
Mountain OF Light. Every one has -
heard OF the Globe OF the World, mace ~
the late shah, Of Is pounds of pure 5o. .'
and 81 1906 gcms-the sea Of emeralds. To-
sia OF turquoises, India Of amethys.
Africa Of rubies, England and France -
diamonds-and valued at $4,000
-"Margaret always reads the end Of
novel first"
"Why?"
80 she can lie awake all night wonoei'
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