Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-03-16
THE COMING ECLIPSE.

The Youths Companion of Boston Mass
says:
Astronomers are busy with their prepa-
rations for observing the eclipse of the sun.
which will occur on the morning of Mon
day, May 28th, and will be total along a
track varying from forty to fifty miles in
width, and extending from New Orleans to
Norfolk. From there the shado3 will
cross the ocean, will traverse the Spanish
Peninsula, leap over the Mediterranean to
Algiers and flually leave the earth not far
from ancient Thebes. Before reaching the
United States It will have come across
Mexico and the Gulf, its entire path being
over seven thousand miles In length Its
now more than thirty years since total
eclipse of the sun last visited the Atlantic
coast of America in 1859; nor will the
thing occur again until 1926. At any Civ
en- point, therefore, such events are extre-
mely rare, and for this reason, If no other,
are of great interest. Even to the non
astronomical observer the phenomenon is
perhaps the most impressive that the heav-
ems ever present.; the moon slowly and in
exorably creeDing over the face of the sun,
the gathering gloom, the swiftly advanc-
ing shadow, the sudden darkness, followed
by the wonderful spectacle of the jet black
disk, set around with the solar prominence
like blazing rubies, and urIounded by the
lovely radiance of the corona, with its
streamers of pearly light, and then, all too
soon. the flashing Out-burst of light, and
day, and the restoration of the world to
Its accustomed aspect. 1t is glorious
sight,not to be missed il It's seeing is posi-
BILE; once seen, never to be forgotten.
To the astronomer it Is much more q
precious opportunity for them, during "a
few moments,-about ninety seconds In
this case, he is permitted to study the sur
roundings Of the sun as he never can at
other times. All along the track observers
viii be stationed with telescopes. cameras.
spectroscopes, photometers and other ap-
pliances, with which they hope, perhaps to
win some new discovery concerning the
mystery which involve the great star that
rules our system. -
The SOUTHERN MESSENGER adds TO the
above as follows;- "There is a place In
North Carolina that within few years
past, come into considerable promimence
ON account Of the large number of North
ern people who winter there They 20 there
on account Of the dry, clear atmosphere.
1t is known as Southern Pines, NC.
It's location is on high sand hill that
over-looks the country for many miles:
and as this place is in the direct line OF the
total eclipse, it is one Of, II not one Of the
most desirable points for astronomers aud
those Wishing to see the Suns eclipse to
the greatsst advantage
BY the way, we might add that not only
can people see the eclipse to advantage at
Southern Pines, but they can SEQ one Of
the most handsome towns Ia the South; a
place built up by Northern men and mon
ey, and known rs the healthicst spot
In America. especially for those suffering
with diseases Of the throat, chest and heart.
This place was called to the attention of
the public officially by the State Authori-
ties Of North Carolina. and the first devel-
op pments made under the auspices OF the
State Agricultural Department.
Those going to Southern Pines on the
2sth of May, will see peach orchard Of
more than fifty thousand trees In full
bearing and the peaches ripening"