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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-05-11
CITY IN BRIEF.

The Occur d'Alene Press carrier
base ball team crossed bats on the
diamond with the Press team of spo-
kane at the latter place yesterday
and won a victory over them by a
score of IS TO 3.
The Couer d'Alene musical club
will hold its annual election of Off
GERS at the parlors of the Hotel Idaho
this evening, After the business SEES
sion Is over an interesting program
will be had on the subject Of Amer
lean Music" The meeting will be-
gin promptly at eight o'clock.
John E. Atkins. of Lewiston. spent
the day In the city while enroute to
Wallace where he will attend the re-
publican convention. He is the grand
of the Knights of Phythias,
and while In the city was the guest
of JUS. III, Harte. grand keeper of the
records and seal, He will return on
next Mondey win pay a visit to
Kootenai lodge.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-05-11
ARTFUL MOON HOAXES
Lies That Have Been Told About
the Queen Of the Night.
FOOLED THE WHOLE WORLD

The Famous Moon Hoax Of the New
York Sun That Was Published In
lass and Was Reprinted Al Over the
olohsr-osrman Yarn That Fell Flat.
Ono Of the must curious facts con
corning the "guddess OF night Is her
intimate connection with liars Of yari.
ons Tx The Joke Of It's day and gener.
alton was the famous "moon hoax" OF
tho New York sun, pprpetrated In
1886. sir John iIersehel had gone to
the Cape Of Coed Hope TO take astro,
nomleai observations Inspired by too
deep potatiOns or by Nlcollets sneers
at the moonstruck Arago or by the
haleful rays Of the queen Of night her.
self, the idea came 10 Richard Adams
Locke. a sun reporter. that mythical
account OF SIR Johns work would
make a tlESt class STORY" for his pa,
per. II has been stated that Louis
Gaylord Clark aided the plot. but this
n not probable. and some doubt even
Nlc0llcts influence and hold that the
whole scheme lay between Locke and
his bottle ealy
However that may have been. there
appeared In the Sun m September
long article purportlng TO be a letter
from Or. Andrew Grant to the Edln.
hnFgh Journal Of science describing
some wonderful discoveries that Her.
eehel had made CONCERNING the nature
and Inhabitants Of the moon. The
astronomer. Il was said. had been ena.
hied by remarkable combination OF
powerful telescopes aud microscopes Co
hrlng the moon - near that the oh.
server could recognize the character OF
rocks ON her surface, perceive the
color Of towers and detect the charac-
teristlea Of mea aud animals that he
saw, These observations proved. OF
course. the existence or animal life on
the orb. aud II Is curious that among
the types perceived there we're several
that narwlnlsm- Il been born ut
that dRte-mlght have recognized as
missing links All the types OF life
on the lunar surface werO inferior.
proving. ~ the writer OF the article
grandlloqnently observed. that ''man
may now fold the zodiac around him
with loftier consciousness Of mental
Supremacy
The sensation produced by this artl-
clio was amazing. OF the issues OF the
Sun containing Il edition after edition
was called ZOE nntil 100000 copies had
been sold. The article was also Issued
In pamphlet form-both In the United
States and England-and was disposed
OF In countless numbers. Tin the Eng.
lish edition al reference 10 DIR. Grant
and the Journal Of Science was wisely
omitted) A French translation was
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also promptly made by NJ Nlcollet. OF
which over half million copies were
sold on the continent Of Europe.
II may be said that whole world
was taken In by this magnificent Joke.
Except a few scientists who perceived
the splendid absurdIty OF the detailed
descriptions and a few skeptlcs who
never believed anything on general
principles everybody was hoaxed. There
were rather more doubters among ed.
ncated persons abroad than here, as
might have been supposed, though even
there the numbers OF believers formed
a fno tribute TO the ingenuity that
framed the 'story." Nj. Arago was
said to have been completely taken In.
whereby the malice that Inspired the
translation Of the tale by his political
opponent, Nlcollet, was abundantly sat.
leiied. This latter gentleman, In fact.
gained a great deal moro than no was
at all entitled to-in amusement and
literary credit as we'll as hard CASH
from Mr.. Locke's imaginative effort.
Yet other Jokes on the moon--and ON
tho public--have there been Ia recent
times that are quite worth recording.
About 1862 Boston paper published
a story purportlng 20 be translated
from an article written by German
astronomer, This declared that "a sec.
ond satellite to this earth planet" was
10 make It's appearance within a few
years. when every person gazing at
the goddess OF night In her respondent
glory would be tempted to quote line
from an old song. "The moon Is full.
and 50 am l." for, he would ''see dou-
BILE" The article gave very elaborate
calculations 20 impart to It's ahSurdl-
~ semhlahce Of truth, but all this In.
gcnulty seems to have been thrown
away. Whether the Boston paper real.
Is originated the Joke or actually Dor.
rOwed II from Germany seems not to
have been known, hut IN any case It
fell dat AT that time our civil war
situation ana not give the people time
or inclination TO take up hoaxcs OF any
sort.
Again, In 1874 the New York World
published a dispatch based on some
mythical observations made by a sup
posed member OF a british scientific
society. which stated that the frame OF
the moon was seen 20 be gradually
cracking and threatened ere long to
fan into separate fragments. This was
Especial cable sent by a eorre-
spondcnt. and the worst victim OF the
hoax was the paper rccelvlng 1t.
Again. IN 1878 the Chicago Times,
itself joker OF no mean repute. was
completely taken In. This paper pub
lished cable account Of a powerful
reflection that had heen erected near
Paris. which when directed toward the
moon had revealed large buildings on
that orb. also gangs Of men chained
together engaged IN various Oecupa-
lions. II was the theory Of the OBJ
server OF these new marvels that the
side Of the moon turned toward the
earth was used as a penal settlement
because OF its lack Of atmospheric
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-05-11
GRoCERs OF NATION MEET
Members Of thc National Association
Gathering In Boston.

&tetheEAh& $50 hoStOhs
BOSTON. May 11.-Delegations of
grooers from nearly every state and
territory of the Union and from
every large city between Boston and
San Francisco are In the Hub today,
attracted by the annual convention
of the National Retail Groeers' asso-
citation. Beginning today with the
resignation OF delegates and the
transaction OF preliminary affairs. the
convention win last through tomor-
row, "Wednesday and Thursday. In
addition to the accredited delegates,
hundreds OF individual members are
present and win enjoy all privileges,
except the right to vote.
1t Is likely that a spirited contest
will develop over the election OF a
new president, rs several states have
candidates In the field. The selec-
ton of place for next years con-
yention will also occupy much Of the
time and attention OF the delegates.
Several cities are IN the field. but the
choice apparently lies between Port
land, Ore. Seattle and other far west
ern cities.
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Notice to Water Consumers.

Amy consumer, after first obtain.
ing a permit at the Office of the COM
pany, may sprinkle his lawn or gar
den between the hours of six CO.. and
nine (9l in the morning and five 60
and eight (S) in the evening
throughout the season of 1908. Any
person violating this regulation will
be liable to have the service discon-
tinued without further notice.
CONSUMERS CO., LTD.
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Card OF Thanks.

We desire to extend our thanks to
all friends for the kindness and
sympathy shown us durinng the i'll
ness and death of our son, Frank
Samm.
MIR. AND MRS. HENRY SAMM
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Today's news today II you read
the Evening Press.
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Todays news today II you read
the Evening Press.
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will reach double this in less than four years or
a population Of 10000 or $4,000 people.
We heard of one woman who wanted a business
corner three years ago, she disguised when
asked $500 for 1t. Last year the same site had
reached $4,000 and today nearly $4,000 is
wanted for it. With the county seat coming, with
a $4,000 City Hall being built, and lots and lots
Of things we are unable to mention, can you tell
us that when the present population doubles,
trebes and quadruples, what will be the prices OF
property and business on good graded streets on
the electric line?
We have taken time by the forelock. We have
the land, our own land. Not just handling for
others, but We have dividede 1t into lots,
some for business, some for residence. We have
graded the streets got city water for park
and many things we have not space to tell Of. You
can buy of for IS down and SO cents week,
no payments during sickness, free lot in case OF
death. Our prices for residence situations are $49
to 500, and for business of course higher, to at
present 1898. You can not lose, you can gain, SO
be WISE make at least one sure investment. Do
this-Send SIS for each lot you want, state the
price of lot lots you wish to invest in, and we
will choose for you the best that are left in that
class and send the CONTRACT to you. No matter
who you are, no matter where you are, and no
matter when you read this. remember it was writ
ten for you. Write call for information. All
cars for Hayden Lake stop at Bestland.
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h q, ERICKSON L ". BURGESS
Interstate phone t6aI Interstate lssF
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WANTED-Middle aged woman for general
housework. Phone l39X Bell. or call, Fernan
Lake.
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WANTED--A thoroughly respectable widow,
one grown child, wants position IS housekeeper
for widower, or house to care for. object home.
Address Mrs 4. B., Occur dA1ene, Idaho.
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WANIED-Musician wants work of any kind
Willing to work. Address NJ, Press.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
SECRET SOCIETIES

ODD FELLoWS-CoeHr d'Alene lodge No. "a
meets every Tuesday evening at FrateTnal Hall,
corner Fourth and Occur 'Alene ST. eets. J, H.
Williams, Noble Grand Ludwig Roper, Sec'y.
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celebration First Annual celebration and the
LOT We n 20,
it the first
a aoon ddo The who
he floor the free 80
on
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MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED TO RENT-Five or 9 room house,
strictly modern. Address P. o. box 1877
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FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES - Aerie
No. 4s6 meets every Tuesday evening in Sanders
Hall, 404Is sherman st. o. NJ. Butcher, presi
dent; Claude BuTlingame, secretary.
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WAETED-1O trade, town property for team
OF horses. harness and wagon. Call on Henry
Leeper, geo north Sixth st.
The Lake County times., 1908-10-01
ROBERTSDALE.

Charles Flaugher of Harrison ave-
nue. met with a rather severe accident
Monday while at work in the Inland
Steel plant at Indiana Harbor, by step
ping into a picking vat Mr.. Flaugher
was not injured in any way but when
he emerged from his bath he found
the colors of his clothes had changed
to a shade between a green and yellow
and as a result Mr.. Flaugher is wear
ing a new suit of clothes to work and
he says that he'll be more careful of
picking watts in the future.
Daniel O'Connel and daughter Miss
Mary were the guests of relatives in
Chicago the forepart of the week.
James Ryson of Pearl street trans
acted business in Hammond Tuesday.
Mrs. c. Klein and daughter Beatrice,
visited friends in Hammond Tuesday.
Mrs Richard Fehrman entertained a
number of friends Tuesday afternoon
at her home in Harrison avenue in
honor of her birthday anniversary. A
very pleasant afternoon was spent by
those present in social converse until
and elaborate luncheon was served by
the hostess. Mrs. Fehrman received
many beautiful gifts in remembrance
of the day.
Mrs. John Soltwedel of Harrison ave
nue. left Tuesday for Michigan City
where she will spend several days Wis
iting relatives.
Mrs. Charles Pinks is quite i'll at
| her home in Sheffield avenue.
Mrs Frank Buehler spent the day
visiting in Chicago.
Mrs. John Blaul left Tuesday for La
i Porte where she will spend the week
end the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. r.
| Schaaf.
Mrs. Elben Eggers of Roberts ave-
| nue. who is visiting her son Fred Egg
gers in Denver. Colo, will leave there
the first of the month for Denver. Ia.
where she will attend the wedding of
her cousin.
Mrs. E. Rathburn of Roberts ave-
nue. was Chicago business visitor
Tuesday.
| NJ. Donegan of Harrison avenue, will
The Lake County times., 1908-10-01
ST. JOHN.

John Schoenbrod from Highlands
transacted business here yesterday.
Jacob Scherer was a Schererville bus
mess visitor yesterday.
George Kfeser from Chicago was
st. John visitor today.
Henry Green. from Whiting, was on
business here Tuesday.
Mrs. William Seehausen, from Han
over Prairie. west of ST. John, died
last night in Chicago after an opera
tion was performed on her, the day be-
fore. Mrs. Seehausen left last Mon
day in company with her husband for
the hospital and this morning broth
er of Mr.. Seehausen arrived here with
the sad news. The funeral will be
held Friday afternoon from the church
in Hanover Prairie. Mrs. Seehausen is
survived by her husband only.
The Lake County times., 1908-10-01
BUSY WITH new BOOK
Lake County Directory Co
Finds That County Is
Growing.

More than $500 people have thus far
been enrolled in the new directory,
which is being compiled by the Lake
County Directory company. The com
pliers have been working in the south
end of the county and are careful to in
clude every resident in the book.
The directory. which is a devia-
tion from old directories, is to enlist
the names of everybody in the coun-
ty where the old ones compiled only
the names of those living in the cities.
Once the book is completed it will
undoubted be one of the most valua-
BILE reference books in the county.
The figures gathered thus far are as
follows:
Crown Point ................,.. ,542
Lowell .......... ,231
Eagle Creek Township .......... $50
Cedar Creek Township. ............1. .173
West Creek Township ............1.07 OIL
These figures include the population
of the rural districts.
The Lake County times., 1908-10-01
Summers Pharr a "
tn e Druggists Will
Give You \ our Money
Back IL MI -O-NA
Does Not Cure Dys.
pepSia.
is THIS
A
SQUARE
DEAL

That's the squarest kind of a square
deal as every fair minded man knows
But Summers Pharmacy can afford
TO make this offer because he knows
that Mi-o-na tablets are y worthy
stomach remedy. and that the makers
will back up the generous offer.
And so we say to all readers of the
Lake County Times. suffering or ailing
with any stomach trouble, try Mi-o-na
1t has such a mighty and powerful in
fluence on the stomach that it imme-
diately refreeshes and relieves. then iu-
vigorates and cures.
1t strengthens the stomach walls,
puts the stomach in such perfect condi-
ton that it can digest food without
pain or other distressing symptoms. 1t
cures by removing the cause, and it
removes the cause 96 times in a hun
dred.
large box of Mi-o-na tablets only
costs so cents, and relief will como In
"a hours
.Mi-o-na tablets are truly great for
anybody that has stomach trouble. !
can not praise them too highly for
what they have done for me."-Mrs. w.
d. Bennett. Bucksport, Me.
The Lake County times., 1908-10-01

John l. Keilman transacted business
at Chicago Monday and Tuesday.
Messrs. DR.. Chevigny and Theo. KAN
mer made a business trip to St. John
Tuesday evening.
Peter Wolff of Hammond was Dyer
visitor Tuesday.
Henry Blschof of the firm Bishoff &
Czech company, wholesale liquor deal
ers. from Chicago. was here Monday
in the firms interest.
Peter Cope and daughter, Mary of
Schererville were Dyer visitors for a
short time Tuesday afternoon.
That some people possess wonderful
nerve was shown here Monday. Two
strangers. coming into the barber shop
during the absence of +. F. Schneidt,
the barber, Immediately proceeded to
make use of the barber tools. When
Mr.. Scheidt entered the shop one of
the men was about half way through
shaving his partner. They politely Mr..
Scheidt to be seated as he would finish
his job and the pay for the shave, which
he did and then departed.
The Lake County times., 1908-10-01
WHEELER.

Workmen while excavating for the
basement of H. Woodwards new resi-
dence were partly buried by the cav
ing in of a sand wall. No serious in
jury was done but there was some ex-
citement for a time.
Mrs. Pratt returned last evening
from Chicago where she was called on
account of the sickness of her nephew.
Professor Newlin of Ross, spent a
short time in town Tuesday evening
A train load of Uncle Sans boys,
marines, artillery and infanty, passed
through here last evening on the
Erie.
Friends of P. ]. Kooy of Highlands
will be interested to know that he
is the proud father of a young gentle
man who arrived day before yesterday
The Lake County times., 1908-10-01
Sandbagged. Booty Returned.

George Miller, the new agent Of the
Metropolitan Insurance company here,
was sandbagged on the street in Gosh
en- one evening about 8 o'clock four
weeks ago and robbed of all of his COL
lections and home account books.
Tuesday morning when he went to the
postoffice in this city for his mail he
found awaiting him one of his books
and other valuable papers.
T. H. Jones of Indianapolis was in
the Vale today.
Tom Wills of Calumet, Mich, is Wis
iting old friends in the Vale. He re-
Gently returned from trip to Eng
land.
Arthur Moon of South Bend is here
today.
The Taft-Watson club will hold its
last meeting before the big Watson
rally on Friday evening at headquar-
ters. Everyone is invited. The rally
will be Saturday. Oct 8.
George LaForce is moving his shoe
stock into the room of R. R. Wolfe on
Main street, where he will have more
rom. He will occupy the east side OF
the store.
Mr. and Mrs E, ]. Cannon are over
from Kouts today.
The jury. which has ben hearing the
case of the state VS.. Emily Evans OF
Hammond. who was accused of pass
ing a forged check on John Busse OF
Porter. brought in a verdict of acquit-
tai yesterday afternoon altering being
ont about fen minutes ATTORNEY ID
E. Kelly represented the defendant
and Attorneys F. B. Parks, c. r. Burk,
| hart and Maurice Rockwell of Val
| paraiso and George R. Williams OF
Chesterton represented the state.
The Lake County times., 1908-10-01
School News.

Mr.. Engles. the physics teacher, has
not been able to teach this week as
he has a severe case of tonsilitis- He
is at his home in Chicago. Mr.. Scar
gent is taking his place while the
principal is out.
Last night the two teams lined up
and done some good practicing. The
lineup of the small team is Glen Dex-
ter, right end; Harold Kettles, right
tackle; George Holmes, right guard;
Bert Jewell, left guard; Bert HUFF,
left end; Eugene Knapp, center; Harry
Kahn, left tackle; Ed. Kleinsmith. left
half; Arthur Mccormick, right left;
Arthur Hodge. quarter; John McCur-
ley, full back.
The German class had their monthly
test today
This cold weather made the janitor
fire up"
Charles Hyman, the full back. has
been out of school for some time on
account of sickness. The boys all hope
he Will be back soon, as they need him
on the football team.
The Lake County times., 1908-10-01
MUNSTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Beilfuss were
visitors in Hammond yesterday.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. P. Kooy of Highlands yesterday.
Mr.. Charles Stallbahm was in Ham
mand yesterday on business.
A great many of our political en-
thusiasts attended the meeting at
Hessville today
The Misses Eta Henderson. Ruby
Wilson and Della Fieres were enter
tanned at dinner last evening by
Misses Minnie Schultz and Bessie Neal
of Highlands
Mr.. Ed. Kroosgwh, of Highlands,
was business visitor here yesterday
Mr.. Mich. Kikkert was in Ham
mond last evening.
The Lake County times., 1908-10-01
CROWN POINT NEWS
Gun Club on Sunday.

Arrangements are now in progress to
hold the postponed meeting of the
Carston. Lowell, Hammond and Crown
Point Gun clubs at the Lowell clubs
grounds on next Sunday, and if all the
teams can be gotten together the match
viii probably be arranged for that
date. The match will be composed OF
five men teams and a good prize and
the county championship will go to the
club, making the highest scare. The
matter will be decided at the meet
ing of the Crown Point Gun club next
Friday afternoon at their weekly
shoot