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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12
MIDNIGHT SOLAR ECLIPSE.
Some Curious Facts About a Rare
Phenomenon.
London Times.

London Times.
The ordinary almanac gave for Dec 10
partial eclipse of the SUM- invisible at Green
wich And indeed the expression as to its
stronger, for it was to be seen in no in
habited region of the earth. An Antarctic
expedition might possibly have sailed within
its sphere of influence, but as Ii was 1t
passed unmatched by human eyes. This be-
ing so, and the eclipse one that was neces-
sarily wholly unseen, IL would seem as IL
nothing more could be said about it, and a s
if 1t might be passed without comment. But,
unseen as 1t was, the eclipse was OF by no
means devoid of interest. First of all Ii Of
fers US an example Of what seems a paradox
AN eclipse of the sun taking place at local
midnight. 1t is, moreover, the first of three
eclipses falling within a period of no longer
than a single calendar month. Dec. "a
wich; Jan. IL a partial eclipse of the sun.
And the three are intimately connected with
each other. The latter in nearly ali its char
acteristics stands in strong contrast TO the
visible just outside the borders of the Arctic
regions, at their midday and their midwinter.
A similar triplet Of ecllpses-the first partial
of the sun and seen near the south pole, the
second total of the MOON the third partial
of the sun, and visible near the north pole
occurred just eighteen years ago. all three
eclipses falling In December 1880. Going
back yet another eighteen years we find the
same thing repeated some ten days earlier
in the year. and so on right away back
eclipse was a large partial one and fell
nearly in the midwinter Of the southern
hemisphere, the northern was a mere Craze
taking place at the midnight OF the regions
frtm which It was visible. Looking forward
we find in like manner that eighteen years
hence another similar triplet of eclipses VIII
fall at the turn OF the year, and Yet an
other eighteen years later still. This ends
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12
A Storr aid the sirinr.

A story has come to the London CORE
spondent of the Western Daily Mercury IL
Illustrative of the tenacity with which Lord
Kitchener carries on his purpose. During
his recent soiourn In this country he en-
tered into personal communication with most
OF the great firms engaged IN the manufac-
ture OF railway plant with a view &c secur-
Ing the construction Immediately Of the
bridge which Is TO span the Atbara The
answer given him BY all the firms was pretty
much the saTne--they were quite full Of or
ders, and could not guarantees delivery before
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12
The Lawson CarnatiOn.
#Iarper's Weekly.


thing that looks good, and TO pay literally
for it, finds an illustration in the report OF
the purchase of the Mrs. Lawson pink for
for a whole species of pinks Tulips have
been sold for less though they have brought
more. Still, the Lawson pink seems TO be
what speculative persons would call good
thing 1t consists of lot of about eight
thousand plants, said TO be able to bear
pink plants from four to five inches in diam
eter, and so durable that they last fifteen
days. The pedigree of this remarkable flower
has not been made public, but it was bred
by Peter Fisher. of Ellis Mass, and was
sold to Thomas Calvin, of Boston. The new
purchaser is Mr.. Thomas w. Lawson, whose
wife the plant is named after The flowers
sell at present for three or four dollars a
dozen and such specimens as Boston can
spare are in demand in other cities in both
America and Europe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12
INVENTION OF THE TELEPHONE.
Prof. A. Graham Bell Explains How He
Did 1t.
Electrical Rev.ew

EleCLflcdl 1teN- SN
In a recent lecture Prof Alexander 9IA-
ham Bell is reported to have explained nov
he came to invent the telephone as Iol49H Z,
My father invented q symbol by WhiCH
deaf mutes could converse, and nnalIy ~
vented an apparatus by which the Vierdti'tS
of speech could be seen. ard It turned out ~
be a telephone. 1t occurred 70 me 70 naAe
a machine that would enable re 10 heat
vibrations. / went 10 an aurtsf ait -
vised me to take the human cay ~
model. He supplied me with ~
ear, and with this ear | expers ea anu
upon applying the apparatus nd
the dead mans ear wrote dtNA 70"
tons. 2 r
II arrived at the eoncluses fhst
could make iron vibrate ON A- mag ee4
/ could make an instrument ff Fdie
which would cause those ~ sik9H w
heard and understood. ! tho sht y 49,
q delicate piece OF steel % NV
magnet ] could get a vlbrati 9 enc fiAo
telephone was completed.
The telephone arose from 81 item e "
teach THE deaf 10 speak. IL tase EF4 W.
knowledge, not Of electr ~ n1t
teacher Of the deaf Had cnea elSF
trician I would not have at osfe3 S
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The journal

this would have been conclusive evidence
that the plan would have 10 be abandoneo.
But the organizer of conquest in the Sud1ii
is not an ordinary official. Finding hlmse.i
baked in his project in England, he imme-
diately on his arrival in Cairo cast about
for a means of overcoming the difficulty he
found there in process of dismantling an
iron bridge which had done duty on the
Egyptian railways for some score or years
or more, and finding this was still service
able, he promptly annexed It, and II Is az,
ready on its way to the Atbara TO be erected
over the river.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12
The Buds of Spring.

A tree outlined against the sky,
Bleak, cherries sky,
Lifts dauntless forehead ever high,
No underling:
What though it shiver in the blast
While winter last?
In certain hand it holdeth fast
The buds of spring.
May w. Donnan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12

valley the regiment ran into Confederate
battery and was stampeded. This command
heads the list of fighting cavalry regiments
and has thirty-siX battles inscribed upon its
flag.
The Seventy-first lost men enough the
first day to entitle it to a place of honor,
and it would have kept it's standing had
there been a second call to charge the Span
ar1c
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12
Tins from Senators.
Washington Letter in New York World
Althnunh the Senate is nonularlY kn

Washington Letter in New York World.
Although the Senate is popularity known
as the %Lillionaires Club the individual
members are not as a rule given to liberal
ity This is what the white-aproned serv-
ants who look after the senator's wants in
the restaurant say. The writer asked one
of the old walters to-day if he would rather
wait on senators than on sports. He grim
ned and said
''Der's no campa's son. Gimme de sports -
How much do you average each day from
tips?'
Usually bout S."
WHO are the star tip men?"
"Well, 1 reckon Mr.. Hanna, Mr.. Lodge,
Mr.. Warren and Mr.. Smith come near bein'
the bestest. O. cose, dere are oders, but
desc ah my men-gimme desc four an
wants no more"
The old waiter is right in what he says.
Senators are not prodigal in giving tips.
cay, make little outside of their salaries
The writer has seen senators give pages a
nickel to get two postage stamps, and take
the DennV change.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12
Striking "a Bargain.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press.
do you love sister," asked the terrible
boy of Pitcher street who was temporarily
entertaining a regular caller
That's a leading question, young man.
she said last night that she'd give $40 to
know and l need it. Say, own up and I'll
give YOU half"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12

] would you were not prettyl
Blind fools will always say.
My love is but petty
Desire for earthly clay.
Your beauty but torch Is
To show your lovelier SOUL
No empty temples porch is
My pngrimage's goal
Yet sans your outer graces,
Should I have paused to find
The inner holy places?
The fools are not so blind!
Il Zangwill, in Golfers Weekly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12
Friendships Offering.

Detroit Free Press.
Clara, you said you were embroidering
a sofa pillow for me"
Il know it, Alice, but when l got it done
it was entirely too pretty to give away"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12
Haclett in "Rupert OF Hentnau.,,

From all reports beautiful dramatic per-
Torrance is promised at Engishs Thursday
night, when James X. Hackett at the head
of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Theater Com
pany, comes to English's for one perform
anee in Anthony Hopes play, Rupert Of
Hentzau" James K Hackett is the son
OF James II. Hackett, who viii be remem-
bered by old-time theater-goers for his SUI
perb representation of "Falstaff," and who
played other Shakspearean characters with
almost equal power. Young Mr.. Hackett
has been on the stage less than seven years,
but he has proved his versatility, for since
his debut I'm March. 1892 he has played no
less than rs different characters, ranging
When Anthony Hope leased the American
rights Of Rupert of Hentzau' to Daniel
FrOhman. one of his stipulatons was that
Mr.. Backett should play the dual role. Ras-
Sendyll and King Rudolf of Ruritania. Mr..
Hackett's success In the other Hope play,
ssThe Prisoner Of Zenda," in which he
toured the country under Mr.. F'r0hmans
mana gernent, has made him we'll known, al
though II happens that he has never played
has been leading man at the Lyceum Thea
ter New York's most fashionable play
house, and his splendid acting. as we'll
his handsome presence and fine figure, made
him the most popular leading man in the
metropolis. As for "Rupert OF Hentzau."
II Is q companion play to The Prisoner of
Zenda-" Although many of the characters
are similar, Rupert" is a complete play In
lfsah and enjoyment Of Il doss not depend
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12
Pnrk-Hyde,s Comedians and Mora.

There has not been a season Of late years
at the Park Theater when Helene Mora and
Hyde's Comedians were not welcomed with
an enthusiasm rarely ever lavshed on any
attraction visiting that house. Miss Mora
is sort of popular idol. Morals audiences
are made up of all classes. The gallery APP
preciates her songs as much as the lower
floor. She will sing all of her latest ballads,
among them 1.-THE Moth and the Flame
"Malinda Loo" For Old Times Sake,
and others wherein her remarkable voice is
heard to good advantage. But Mora IS not
the only star with Hyde's Comedians. There
are Mcintyre and Heath. whose Georgia
Minstrel act last year convulsed the au-
diences and one of the best teams on the
road; Charles r. Sweet. the musical bur
glar" who plays the piano while telling
droll stories: Garfield and Carleton. in a
new sketch; Hayes and Lytton, whose trav-
estes on Camille" and THE Gladiator
are new this season; A. D. Robbins, herald
ed as the best eccentric rough bicycle rider
and Adams Casey and Howard. who open
the bill with q comedy and musical turn.
AS a finale, Hvdes Comedians introduce
skit called way Down South, in which
the entire company will appear. This vaude-
Vile programme is said to be free of any
Objectionable material. Theater-gOerS al
ways enjoy such a performance as given by
Hydes Comedians. The engagement will
open tomorrow afternoon and continue all
week with daily matinees.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12

the series of these midnight eclipses Of the
sun in the south polar regions, for January,
1853, will be marked only by total eclipse
of the moon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-12

on ones having seen its predecessor The
story of Rupert concerns episodes occur
ring three years after the ending Of THE
Prisoner Of Zenda." The Queen has sent
a letter to young Rassendyll. confessing her
love for him. but, wOmanlike, announces
that thereafter all communication between
them must cease. Rupert of Hentzau by
foul means, gets possession of this letter,
purposing to show IL TO the King. He hopes
by this traitorous act to win back the re-
gard Of his sovereign. and be released from
had subjected him. The entire action of the
play reveals how Rsssendyll and the other
adherents Of the Queen strive to prevent
this letter from reaching the King. a num-
Der of men are killed before Rupert HIM
self is slain. Rassendyll dies in the arms
of the Queen
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-12-07
SUES FOR DIVORCE.
Strange Matrimonial Experience OF
Frs. Florence Hardy.
Married by q Man Who Did Not w
Her Himself, But Was Determined
to Injure n Rival Whom
He Disliked.

A wife barely five minutes and then
deprived of the title by the husband
who has promfsed deathless union is,
according to the Chicago Chronicle, the
tfering experience of Mrs. Flor
ence L. Hardy, of Washington, u. Z.
The remarkable and pathetic expert
ence came to her five years ago. Mrs.
Hardy is now suing for legal divorce
from her husband, George Nj. Hardy.
Every effort is being made to keep the
details of the affair from publicity. Inc
xoman's lawyer will not reveal her
maiden name. The suit was filed in the
district court two weeks ago. The
restoration of her maiden name is not
asked. So great is her mcdesty that
pending the suit Mrs. Hardy has i'm
INJURED herself at the home OF her
parents In quiet country village OF
Virginia several miles from Washing
ton.
At the time of her romance she was
a clerk III the post Office department.
In her boarding house her beauty and
vivacity made her the envy CT the ladies
and the adored of the men. She could
have married any of a half-dozen suit
ors. Hardy was one Of them, though
less ardent than the rest. 1t was OBJ
served that when none of his rivals was
around Hardy treated her distantly.
But the appearance of other suitors In
her train inflamed his passion APP
parently.
At such times he would not let her
out of his sight Finally Hardy learned
that she was engaged to another. This
made him desperate. He wooed. This
led to ''tiff'' between her fiance and
herself. The quarrel afforded Hardy
his opportunity. This was in August,
1894. With passionate protestations Of
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-12-07

it as long as any patient, long suffering
mined to take the law in her own hands.
This she did as soon as the opportunity
presented.
One day Tabby appeared within the
sacred precincts of the Kramer garden
Flossie was lying in wait for her ard
proceeded to violently protest against
the intrusion. She inserted her teeth
into Tabby's neck and made SO deep
an impression that the cat babe fare
well forever to the garden and the
world. Then to her horror Flossie dis
covered circumstance of which she
was totally unaware.
Tabby had recently given birth to kit
tens. There were two of these and
both were still nursing. Sure death
confronted them, in view of the demise
of their mother, and Flossie was direct
ly responsible for their deaths. Though
she knew of their condition before this
Ibid not excuse her. She could not
bring the cat back to life, so she de-
cided to supply her place as best she
could.
Seeking out the little ones, she
brought them home to the shelter OF
the Kramer house and nursed them as
diligently as the fondest mother could
In brief while the kittens BECAME ac-
customed to their foster mother and
grew under her care to soon take care
of themselves. They are now big cats
and mourned the loss Of Flossie sin
cerely when she disappeared. Their
Joy on her recovery knew no bounds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-12-07

It doesn't do man any good to
know the ropes if he hasn't got pull.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-12-07

love Hardy begged her to go to Balti-
more with him and become his wife.
Hesitating but a moment, she hurriedly
donned her handsomest gown-a white
CONNECTION of fluffy white laces-and on
a morning train she fled to the monu-
mental city with Hardy. The procure
ment of the marriage license was at
tended with no difficulty, as they both
presented themselves to the marriage
clerk. Hardy left her at the Hotel Rem
merit while he hunted up minister of
her terrain. The church
organist also was found and feed lib
orally to play the soft, pleading tones
of Mendelssohn's famous march as the
bridal couple, unattended, walked from
the door to the chancel. 1t was all as
she had arranged. There was no we'd
ding ring. The ceremony did not re-
quire it, nor did she in her agitation
demand it.
From the church they fastened in q
carriage back to the Baltimore & Ohio
depot. They had been in Baltimore
only five hours. She had been his bride
only the length of time required to ride
from the church to the train which bore
her back to Washington, when, assist
Ing her into car, Hardy spoke the
words which sent her home with her
heart crushed and bleeding.
Il do not love you" he said, "as hus-
band should love wife. You see. /
didn't want a wife at ALL All wanted
was to freeze out those other fellows. 1
couldn't bear the thought of seeing you
married to another man. Good-by for
ever"
With this Hardy darted back into the
crowd. Scarcely realizing the terrible
import of his words, she staggered, half
fainting, into the>car. She sat like one
dazed as the train rumbled back into
Washington. Not a hint of the mar
rage did she give anyone. Hoping
against hope, she nursed the singing
secret in her bosom for year, believ-
ing that her husband would come to
claim her. Finally she told her great Sc
cret to girl friend and showed the
marriage certificate. Soon it became
known in her whole circle of acquaint-
ances.
Hardy, telegraph operator, disap-
peared from Washington for three
years after his strange conduct. Sew
eral times during the last two years
Hardy has been in Washington and re-
NAMED several weeks. On neither &C.
casion did he call upon his widowed
wife. Once she met him face to face in
Pennsylvania avenue. He bowed to her
like a Chesterfield and lost himself in
the crowd. In despair, Mrs. Hardy has
sued him for dicorce
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-12-07
FOUR-LEGGED THIEF.
Chicago Dog Steals Newspapers for d
Dishonest Master Who After
ward Sells Them.

The Warren avenue station police in
Chicago are hunting for thief that
steals news, and according to present
indications it will take the whole avail
able force to catch him.
The description of the culprit is:
Tall, four legs, two dropping ears and
long tail" Residents of the neigh bor-
hood have been annoyed by having their
morning newspapers stolen from their
doorsteps. Complaints became SO fire.
quent that a special detective was de-
tailed to watch for and catch the thief.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-12-07
SLAVERY IN HAWAII.
Strange Tale Told By a German
Sailor to a Reporter.
1t Has II Thread of Romance I'm 1t, Bus
Is Horrible, NeveEt!2 c iess-A state
or Affairs That Needs Quick
Corrections.

John Johnson is she second mate OF
the bari, Wilder, which a short while
ago arrived at San. Francisco from Hon
olulu by way Of Puget sound.
John is romantic, and he tells
strange story OF his experiences in the
Paradise of the Pacific. For he wooed
and won white slave.
Love, which laughs at bars, overcaIle
il this case obstacles seeminiy lnsu1-
mcuntable. johnson placed his life in
Jeopardy, but he won his game.
1t was in the recent days before the
American flag was raised IN Honolulu.
John was overseer OF a plantation, on
which his inaIlerata worked.
He declared to the manager, q Simon
Iegrec, that he wanted 10 marry the
girl. ",lhen buy her." was the answer.
But John was poor. lie appealed to
tie law, but could Go nothing because
Of lack Of funds, and put to sea again
in the enGeavor to save the necessary
cash.
Sophie Pollome, by the way, is the
lady's name. But here is the sailor S
story, as told in the Philadelphia Press:
81 arrived in Honolulu" he says, "as
second mate Of the S. G. Wilder. l was
tired of the sea and thought to make a
stay ashore.
"Nithout any trouble secured a po-
sition as overseer on Eaci,f;cld' S planta-
ton, near Pearl City. At that time the
workmen were made up OF japanese,
Chinese, Portuguese and natives. The
japanese were under three-year con-
tracts. The others knew the ropes and
would not sell themselves into bondage.
en- the fall one of the Uackfield line
of ships arrived from Bremen with
about 400 Polacks. The majority of the
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-12-07
DOG ADOPTED KITTENS
Flosxfe Is a Remarkable Canine and
Can Reason Things Out Almost
Like Woman.

The Philadelphia Times tells some
interesting stories of Flossle, dog
once owned by a Mr.. Kramer OF that
CITY. That Flcssie is remarka BILE dog
no one will doubt who has seen or
heard Of her wonderful traits. The
most striking will alone be necessary
to prove the assertion.
It so happened when she was a mem
Der of the Kramer household that the
family was disturbed by black tabby
cat that repeatedly trespassed upon
the premises and annoyed the occu-
pants by her loud crying. Flossie stood