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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29
Tricks OF THE oPossUM.


ROW n wen AmOWm Expression OEkEN@
mated.
Perhaps every human being who
speaks or understands the English Ian
guage, has frequently heard the ex-
preston, playing 'possum,o but also
how it originated or what it has espe-
cial reference to. 1t is natural freak
of the opossum, or 'possum, a night
prowling little animal very common in
this country, and seems to be its prin-
cipal weapon of defense when danger
approaches and it cannot get away. It
defends itself by becoming entirely
submissive, as it neither fights nor runs
away, but drops dead in its tracks to
all appearances, and remains as still
as death until the last enemy disap-
pears, when it comes suddenly to life
and gets a lively move on it-for
'possum. Not long since some chill
dren, acquaintance of the writer,
were visiting at a neighbours, and re
turning after nightfan through a
piece of wood with their dogs, came
across a 'possum so suddenly as to give
him no chance to get away, and it
therefore dropped, as they thought,
dead. However, they carried it home
and shut it up for the night By morn
ing it had ceased to play dead but was
playing the afflicted 'possum to perfec
ton, SO much SO that the folks con-
cluded he was badly hurt, or really
sick, and with but little life left in it,
and having compassion on it, concluded
to give it the freedom of the yard
for the benefit of it's health. The
change was beneficial-immediate
%n,. S,rS%
found himself free, and all eyes turned
away from him, it became at once the
healthiest, most animated, and live
lest of it's kind, and before any one
was aware of it was skipping away at
such a rate that he could not be over
taken, and made good its escape.
They seem to have no disposition to
bite, although well fixed for it. The
writer once found one in snare which
had been set for catching rabbits. The
snare pole was too slender to raise it
off the ground, and so it was resting in
half-reclining position, with the
string around its neck, to all appear
ance dead, when I approached it.
Supposing it dead I proceeded to I'M
loop the string from around its neck
without care. After getting it out it
was discovered that it was not dead,
nor even hurt, but had been engaged
| in cutting the string above the loop,
and if had been few minutes later
would have been free, or if it had been
aggressive and bit me while taking il
out of the trap would probably have
given it its freedom without further
| parley, as it would have taken me by
surprise. Although playing dead il
will be observed that they watch you
very closely through their half-closed.
keen little eyes. In carrying them, by
the tail of course, they keep rigid
hoolz-ike curl on the end of the tail
evidently to sustain or catch them
selves by in case of fall. They also
raise their heads and keep their noses
between their fore legs, seemingly tt
avoid the bad effects of the blood run
ming to the head. These manifesto
tions are proof of life and not death
but the 'possum seems not to under
stand that, and so furnishes the evi
dence of life while feigning DEATH
| Mechanical News,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29

suffering from nervous prostitution. but
that he owed me debt he could never
pay. was leaving by an early train
for the west, and he promised to write
to me as soon as news had been heard
of Mrs. Folgate.
Four days later got a letter saying
that Mrs. Folgate had been released
unframed and that there would be
some reference to the affair in the Lon
don papers that day or the day after
Next morning the newspapers hal an
account Of the clever Illustration by
the Vienna police Of q daring and gigan-
ito attempt to swindls the banks Of
that city by man calling himself
Count Wolinslxi, who with half doEar
accomplices was arrested just as they
had brought their nefarious scheme tc
perfection and were about to put it IL
operation.
"The plot" said the Vienna dispatch
twas one of the most daring ever dc
signed, aud among other of the meant
used by the swindlers to mislead wa,
operation (Lendon) were addressed t.
| the mansion of q wel-known rich bar
onet whose town house Is In one Of thu
most select West End squares
A few months after received card
and wedding cake, which assured ma
that all had gone well with the youni
| people, but from that day to this / hav
| not seen Crane or Mrs Crane, win
was Miss Folgato the hrst Sunday
anent in London
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29
NEW PosTMAsTERs
Another Batch OF the Fourth Glass Ones
Appointed.

AMObMSE R4ECA Oh bAA0 e GA3S0 00SD
Appointed.
WASHINGTON, juno 20. The total num-
Der Of fourth class postmasters appointed
yesterday was 90. of which 80 were to AL
vacancies caused by designations and
death. Among the appointments were
the following:
New Jersey-Clemens A. Haas, Pal
myra.
New York-Alfred L. Murray, Arllville;
B. P. Harper, Chenango Forks; II. w.
Hartman. townsville; James Grove, Jr.,
Lafayette; William B. Cole. Thomaston.
Observation-Disclosures S. Akers, Akers-
vile; F. L. VanFleet, Dalton; Lewis
Donaghue, Glen White; Price Davis,
Grant; Homer II. Preston, Lander; w.
E. Towson, Laurel; Matthew w. Mellott,
Owl Creek; VIM. Shellito, Penn Run,
VIM. L. Moody, Rome; Tobias B. Chaser.
Deidersville; Daniel Hannah, Taintor
Mills; Jesse w. Marlin, Willet; John @.
Dryder, Willow Springs; John g. Keller,
Wyalusing.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29
The Thourhtful Lover.

"Why were you so sure Of his pro-
posing?"
"Well, when he first began paying
me attention, he gave me flowers.
Then he switched OF on to gloves, and
/ knew he was thinking the matter
over seriously. Finally, when he
brought me handl1erchiefs and-aheml
other more useful articles of apparel,
felt sure he had made up his mind to
marry me."-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29

IF. C. Smith, q commissioner Of the
South Australian government, has ar.
rived in San Francisco to study the
methods of fruit cultivation in Califor.
MIA. On his return he will make q full,
report, which will be published for the
benefit of Australian fruit-growers who
have introduced and cultivated many
of the California varieties
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29

At the meeting Of the international
Young Women's Christian associations
at Toledo. O., q proposition was pre-,
sented by the British associations t.
unite in Worlds Young Women's
Christian association. and was accepted
by the convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29
wanamaker suit Adjourned.

CHICAGO. June 29.-The Wanamaker
and Brown petition to close the gates of
the " orld's Fair on Sunday was not heard
by Judge Jenkins, as had been arranged.
] he petitioners said they were not ready
for the he ring SO the case was set for to-
morrow morning ut 10 O'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29
Accidentally Killed.

LAKE GEORGE, N. Y, June 29.-Major
e. J. Armstrong, of Sandy Hill, broth er
of the Rev. E. R. Armstrong. Of Lake
George. was accidentally killed while hunt
ing in the ne1shborhood of the Hundred
Island House yesterday. His gun was dis
charged while climbing ledge Of rocks.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29
Farragut,s statue unveiled.

Boston, June 90. The statue of Admit
raj Farragut was unveiled in the Marine
Park, South Boston, yesterday afternoon,
amid the booming of cannon, the screech-
ing of steam whistles, the music of bands
and the cheers of the immense crowd
which had gathered to witness the cere-
mony. In the harbor assisting with their
guns and colors were the Russian warships
Rynda and Dmitri Donskoi and the United
States cruiser San Francisco and the
dynamite cruiser Vesuvius
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29

Mrs Bosshouse-"Whyd do you say
there is no luck in odd numbers? II
was your seventh proposal TO me tina,
/ accepted" Her Husband with sigh
Yes: l know it-"-BufKaloC Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29

{ITANTED- Statesmen, TO cell our choice
wv and hard nursery stock. Many spe-
cial varieties 20 offer both in fruits and
ornamentals, and. controlled only by us.
We pey commission or salary, give ex-
elusive territory and pay weekly Write
us at once and secure choice of territory.
MAR BRos, NurSerymen, Rochester, N. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29
QUASSAPAUG LAKE
PLEASURE GROUNDS,
G. WALLACE, PROPRIETOR.

This old and popular resort is now open
fJr the seas on Every known form of
amuseme mt is offered to patrons, and no
better place can be found whore a good
days outing can be 80 easily and thorough
~ enjoyed. Fishing, boating, steamboat
sailing, bowling alleys, tennis, croquet,
billiards are some of the features. Meals
served on short notice and specially made
of young chicken broilers. Large parties
accommodated and the best of attention
assured
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29

pro w. Vests N rive and Brain Treat nent, a
specific for Hysteria, Fl S Neuralgia, Nervous
Preservation caused by alcohol or tobacco, Wake
Fulness. Mental Dep ssion, Softening q Brain
mature od Age, and al Female We aknesses,
o4us d by oye :exertion or 5rai21 mon n rs az
tx bottles TO cure Elch order for s box ss, with
S. will send writ. en- guaran "a to refund money
I not cured. GuNraut "a issue only Dy II. Y
Partree, Drugg ct, Waterbur Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29
JOSEPH 1. JACKSON, ARCHITECT

Lilloysg Block Waterbury, Conn,
Plans ana. superlntenas noe Tor SHECLassss q
Many years sgccessful experience enables me
10 secure Tor clients the BEST result wfthathe
luaat expenditure
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concord to snil Next Wsek.

WASHINGTON, June 80 Sailing orders
have been sent to the Concord at N ,rfo Tx,
Va, and as soon as she can be gotten
away, probably early next week, the
runboat will sail for the China station.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29
Tailoring Co,
Special Announcement.

Wehave just concluded arrange
ments with Messrs Bloom & Co., of
Boston, by..which we are enabled to
purchase the balance of their large
and extensive line of Diagonals,
Worsteds and Cassimeres, for
Spring and Summer Wear, at SOC
on the 81 for Spot Cash. Under the
circumstances we will be enabled
to offer our patrons the greatest
bargains ever heard of in
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29
Sunday Dinner-Bjiou Gale.

soup-Bouillon Franchise Cream of new Green
Peas anC
Bijou Potatoes, Lettuce, Radishes
Boiled-Smoked Beef Tongue with Greens.
Entrees-Ham Croquettes au pettis Pois Cur
RE Of Lobster with Rice. Braissed Beef with
Mushrooms, chocolate Cream Fritters, Glace au
Vanilla.
Roast-Prime Ribs of Beef, Dish Gravy, Spring
Lamb, Mint Sauce.
Vegetables Mashed Potatoes, Spinach, Green
Peas, Stewed Tomatoes.
Dessert-Lemon Meringo Pudding, Pumpkin
Pie, Rhubarb Pie, Green Apple Pie.
Dinner from 2 to Pm, june IL, '93.
THOS. O'CONNELL, Proprietor.
Miles F. Connolly, Manager
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29
Ashton q Clarity,

Plumbers, Steam and Gas Filters, Tin
Roofing, Hot Water Heating specially.
nos BANK sTREmT.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29
FINE MERCHANT TAILORNG.s

All the fine imported Clay dag
onal suits we have been making
to order for $50 and for which every
other Merchant Tailor charges $40
to $50 for, we will now. make for
$25.
All the fine Cashmere Suits we
have been making for $25 and S28,
we will now make for 1922 and $23.
All the fine Serge and Cheviot
Suits we have been making for $40
and $23 we will make during this
great sale for $16 and 500.
All our
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-06-29

NTIL my dy-
ing hourI will
remember my
fir s t Sunday
in London.
In the mid
die of ( h 9
we Elk I had
gone up on
b u s 1 n . . 8
W hic h kept
me closely &C.
cupied till Sat
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The morning call., 1893-08-20

and seams of clay; total length 5S5 feet.
The north drift started from west crosscrt
! 6O feet from the northwest drift has
/ been advanced II feet and discontinued.
total length 20 feet; face in quartz and
porphyry.
BEST & BELCHER-2Oo leye,-We hava
started west crosscut in the north west
drift 295 feet from our south boundary and
extended the same 10 feet, passing through
SOFT porphyry and punches of quartz 600
leVel-West croSscut 5 started in the
southwest drift 100 feet from west cross
cut has been advanced IA feet, total
length 76 feet; face in hard porphyry
HALE u NORCRoSs-900 leVei-Vest
crosscut l from the south drift was. adj
vancPd 20 feet, total length 81 feet; face in
porphvry- HOO level-We have advanced
the No. l west cr0sscut from the south
| drift on this level 20 feet. total length So
feet; face in pOrphyry. Nam shaft-We
! have put in new ladders in the third COM
| partment from the head of the incline at
the 1900 level TO the HOO station. It ths
early part of this week the night shift was
| dispensed with, and for the present work
| in the mine will be confined to the daytians
only.
| CHoLLAR-We have retimbered 80 feet
OF the main tunnel on the 250 level during
| the past week. We have men on repairs
| in the main incline below the $50 lavel.
! The north drift from the west crosseut $50
level is out 43 feet; face in porphVry.
PoTOsI-The east crosscut from the
south drift 900 feet south of the shaft $50
level is out p feet; face is in hard. pog-
phyry. The east drift IS feet above tsse
$50 level to connect with north raise from
the $50 level is out 133 feet; face is in soft
porphyry and stresks of quartz. Ex-
tracted and sent to the mill the past:week
355 tons and 500 pounds OF ore from the
$50, 1000 and 1150 levels; milled during the
week 355 tons; on hand at the mill 100 tons
and 1850 pounds; average battery ASSAYS
S29 90; average car sample ASSAYS S33 IS;
shipped to the United States mint at Carr
son 376 pounds of crude bullion.
The Bullion, Excheeuer and Alpha Joint
west drift from the station on the $40 level
of the Ward shaft is out 72 feet; the face
is In porphYry.
The morning call., 1893-08-20

sion day. the proceeds of which will go tC
the funds OF the fair
Nearly 100 replies were received at the
Office of the financial manager yesterday,
in response to the popular subscription
blanks sent out, and the sum of $500 was
added TO the subscription list.
The employees of the Cliff House have
subscribed S3S 80, and from the employees
of the Surveyor-GeneraPs Office. Sacra.
mentO, 500 has been received.
A grand Laoor-day celebration and bal
in aid of the Midwinter Fair will be held
nnder the auspicts of the San Francisco
Labor Council at Mechanics Pavilion on
September 4. The afternoon exercises
will commence at 2:30, and will be free
tickets for the ball in the evening, which
will be 80 cents each, will admit gentle.
man with lady.
Simpson & Fisher, sailmakers, have pre-.
sented a magnificent 30-foot American flag
that will be in use on the occasion of the
opening.
The subscription received yesterday
amounted to S12S6 65.
The morning call., 1893-08-20
FINE BEAT COOKE
He Wins the Trophy at
the Tennis Fete.
THE CONTEST AT HAYWARDS
Single and Double Matches foI
Trophies at the Two Days
Tournament.

Henry Fine won the tennis trophy at
the end of the two days tournament at
Haywards yesterday.
Even the victor was surprised at the re-
suit of the contest He had been con-
ceded the second prize all through the
tournament. but the general impression
prevailed that w. S. Cooke would van
ouish all adversaries, Fine included. In
previous contests Cooke had proved TO be
the better player. but at the close of the
day Fine won the final match in two
straight sets. the score of games being
6-2, 6-3 The explanation was given by
Cookies friends that be was tagged aud
unable to do himself justice. As he played
FIVE matches during the day, the theory of
exhaustion seems tenable. AT any rate,
he had to be con tent with second place.
1t was hard day for all the players.
With one or two exceptions they had
entered for both the single and double
events. Two courts were occupied con-
tinuously from early in the morning until
dark, and in the ball which wound up the
festivities the feet of the tennis-players
dragged heavily. At least that was the
verdict of their partners, and most of the
dances were sat out.
Coaching parties from Alameda, San
Lorenzo, Niles and Centerville swelIed
the attendance of spectators, who oui-
numbered those of the preceding day. In
point of numbers and enthusiasm it was
the most successful tournament ever
/; wen in Alameda County outside OF the
two principal cities. A perfect day, COM
bned with excellent arrangements, made
the fete highly enjoyable.
g oh.
watched the play of their fayOrites ard
many pair of gloves, not TO mention
quantities of candy, will lie purchased in
settlement of the bets made by the fair
hackers.
The best all-round play developed dur
ing the tournament was that of John
Crooks, who lacas nothing but a longer
experience to win the foremost place in
the first class. He wields his racket with
ease and grace, and but for his nervous
ness would have secured one of the prizes.
The hardest fought single match was that
which he won from z. j. Crosby. Alter
nate points were scored by these two
throughout both sets, which were won by
Crooks, the score bsing Sc, 7-5.
X. Red beat q. Haley. Sc, 6-1, Cd.
only to go down before Cookies well-man-
aged racket In two straight sets, Go,
Go. Then Cooke won from Crooks, 6-3
Go. the well-directed drives and sharp
serVtce VI the iatler proving uDavAlIlng
against Cookies quieter but more accurate
playing. The match between Fine and
Cooke concluded the singles Fine captur-
ing the first prize and the tournament
Some excellent work was performed In
the doubles, notably in the match between
Crosby and Haley against Fine and
Mather. in which the latter won, 6-3. 6--l.
Mather's drives were feature of the con-
test. The set was marked by a succession
of swift smashes delivered without an
error The game playing of Crosby ana
Haley was Intellectual in withstanding such
! returns. and English and Neiser shared