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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
ANIMALS FEIGN DEATH
EVEN ELEPHANT "PLAYS
'POSSUM" SOMETIMES.
Creatures, Seemingly Lfeless, Make
Their Escape When the Hunter
T'Urns HIS Back.

THE most perfect stimulation of DEATH"
marked a we'll known naturalist the other day,
rs that of the Opossum. whence originated the
phrase playing 'possum.' Only the closest
animation can determine that life still is present
In the pusation of the heart and in the almost
suppressed respiration. In this condition, either
the animal has lost the sensation of pain or else
IL possesses most wonderful powers of endurance,
for 1t permits itself to be used most roughly with
out showing the least sign OF consciousness. If,
however, attention is withdrawn, the sly rascal
opens his eyes. gances around and. If the coast
is clear, gently departs
The striped squirrel. when caught alive, MI
often lie limp and apparently lifeess till its capto
thrown off his guard makes the opportunity for
its escape possible, when the little animal will
scamper off with a sharp chitter of delight
THAT such a huge beast the elephant should
practise remarkable a ruse seems incredible,
but Tennent, in his Natural History of Ceylon,'
records such observation. After number Of
Wild elephants had beea captured one particularly
fine specimen led out between two tame ones,
is the usual method and started toward its
future home. miles away. When night fell
and torches were lighted to show the way, the ele
phant refused to go on, and finally sank to the
ground. apparently nfeless. The fastenings We're
taken off its legs and when all attempts TO raise
IL had failed the keeper, convinced that it
dead ordered the ropes to be taken off and the
carcass abandoned. While this was being done he
and friend who accompanied him leaned against
the body to rest. They had scarcely taken their
departure. and proceeded few yards. when TO
their establishment the elephant rose with the
alacrity and fed toward the jungle, scream
ing at the top of its voice its cries being audible
long after it had disappeared in the shades of the
forest.
wv. H. Hudson. the we'll known naturalist. de-
scribes the death-feigning habit of small South
American fox, common the pampas. When
caught in a trap overtakei It collapses as if
dead. and TO all appearances is dead. The decep
ton is so well carried out that dogs are constantly
taken in by il. When one withdraws little way
from feigning fox. and watches him very atten-
lively, slight opening OF the eye may be detected
Finally, when left To himself he does not recover
and start up like animal that has been stunned,
but slowly ard cautiously raises his head first and
gets up only when his foes at (; distance. |
was once riding with a gaucho when
the open level ground in front of us fox not yet
fully grown, standing still and watching ap
proach All at once 1t dropped, and when We
came up the spot it lying stretched OUT
with its eyes closed and apparently dead. Be
fore passing my companion who said 1t was
not the first time that he had seen such thing.
dashed it vigorously with his whip for some mo-
ments without producing the slightest effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
POTATO DRYING IN GERMANY.

Wice-Consul Burreil. Of Magdeburg reports that
IN order cope with the overprOducon Of potatoes
Germany several potato drying plants operat-
ing in various sections Such factories increas-
ing. Que partly 70 the advancing prices Of grain
To produce 100 klos 90 pounds Of dried potatoes
$40 pounds OF tGbers are required. and the product
IL worth So 80 70 "a 30.-ConsulsF Report
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
SEA JEWELLERS HAVE THE HABIT.

"In China is found peculiar little crab about
the size OF large pea IL has received the COM
name OF pin making crab from its habit Of
taking up mouthtGls OF sand. extracting the food
particles and then eiectng the sand In the form OF
little pellets or pills Owing TO It's great activity
IL is difficult object 20 capture should one be
so unfortunate 10 be captured IL will imms-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01
by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles De Bevoise schenck ana
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pitkin.

Kingley Swan the leader of the cotiion given
at the Casino at Sound Beach, Conn. last evening
week. Mr.. Swan introduced many novel features
and. as the Brooklyn contingent at Sound Beach Is
always a large one, there many OF the younger
set from this borough present.
Edward NJ Shepard and A. E. Blackn'ar' IT,
among last weeks arrivals at the Saranac nm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01

nent of their daughter. Miss Eta Mae Presley, 10
Walter Bristow Davids. son OF Mrs. Louise c.
Dayids, OF No. 1o5 Herkimer street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01

The engagement is announced OF Miss Elsie Dorc
thy Helm, daughter of Mrs. John Helm, of Rict
mond Hill. and George W. Drucker, Of No. 10
Sterling Place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01

Mrs. Berkeley Mostyn will spend the remainder
OF the season at Bar Harbor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Kennard Buxton and Miss
Jessie Culver Tredwen will spend August and Sep
TENDER IN England They sailed yesterday week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. George Nelson Lowrey who have
been abroad since early summer. viii spend this
month on cruise TO Russia, Denmark and Sweden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs Ethebert Ide Low, Lyman Hine
and Benjamin Robins Curtis Lord sailed the
Lusitania wednesday 10 spend the remainder of
the summer travelling the Continent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01

Frederick T. Aldrldge and his daughter Miss
Marguerite Aldrdge booked to sail the
Cleveland yesterday for two months trip abroad.
Their itinerary includes Paris. Lucerne Venice,
the Italian lakes. the Engadine, the Austrian Tyrol.
Munich and Dresden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-01

Mrs Van wyck Rossiter returned from abroad
Monday by the iceland.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
To Clean Hair Combs

It is just as essential that hair combs
be kept clean as ii is that the brushes
be kept clean. Hair brushes should
be washed at least once or twice week
and the comb should be washed just
as often. One reads a great deal about
the proper way to clean combs and
most OF the advice is that they should
not be washed. This is a mistake,
however, for it is impossible to clean
them by merely running a piece Of
string between the teeth. Combs
should be washed in warm water and a
little soap.
1t is an acknowledged fact that dan
druff is contagious and doctors even
go SO far as to state that it is possible
for a person to infect his own head by
the use Of combs and brushes that have
not been properly washed.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Thomas F. Russell, who left here
about four years ago for Dakota stopped
of here last Sunday on his way home
from Hot Springs, Ark, We are
pleased to state that Mr.. Russell has
prospered since moving to Dakota.
He had bunch OF hard luck here.
Just after purchasing the old John
Hill hotel, which stood on the present
site of Debord & McCoy's furniture
store, and spending some six or eight
hundred dollars in fixing it up, on
June 7, 1904, the morning his house
was to have been opened, his hotel
with some eight or ten other buildings
were burned. He had no insurance
on the building or furniture, the loss
being in the neighborhood of SIS, 900.
Mr.. Russell was pleased to note the
improvement in Leavenworth but ex-
pressed no desire to return.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

H. c. Peters, the promoter Of the
Cascade Orchards was here last Tues
day looking after his interests. He
has several orchard tracts set in apple
trees which he reports looking very
fine. In a year or at the outside two,
he will be shipping apples from Leav-
enworth. He tells The Echo that
S. A. Thompson, formerly Of Wenat-
chez, will have charge of his place.
Mr.. Thompson is an experienced or
chard man having made horticulture
his occupation before coming to the
Wenatchee Valley four years ago,
since which he has familarized him
self with the Washington methods Of
handling fruit. Mr.. Peters recently
sold FIVE acre tract OF Cascade Or
chard land to Fred Greiner, from Pc
oria H., and four acres to ]. Luther,
from Milwaukee, Wis. Both OF these
gentlemen will improve their land this
summer.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

clean enough without the second appi-
cation. The fur must then be taken
out OF doors and shaken until all the
bran has been removed. 1t should
then be beaten with a rattan cane both
on the wrong side and on the right.
Leave the fur outside for several hours,
or until it has had a good airing. 1t
will be clean and fluffy after this treat
ment and will be much improved in
looks.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
Best Way to Treat a Floor

Wash the floor we'll and let it dry.
Then go over it with a cloth dipped
from time to time in kerosene, which
not only cleanses but soaks in, so that
less of the boiled oil is needed. In
two quarts of boiled oil drop piece Of
beeswax half the size OF an egg and
boil together until melted and thor
oughly mixed. The utmost care must
be taken in doing this, as both mate
rails are inhammable. When the oil is
still warm apply with wide paint brush.
If the wood has a prominent grain the
oil brings it out beautifully. The floor
only requires busting about once a
week.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Wear Gloves in the Kitchen

Wear Gloves in the Kitchen
The woman who does her own work
can save a great deal of wear and tear
on her hands and can keep them free
from chapping if she will wear gloves
while doing her work. When it is nee
essary to have the hands in water, as
when washing the dishes, she should
wear the rubber gloves that may be
bought at any drug store.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
ChambraY Potatoes

Wash, pare and thinly slice potatoes
with vegetable slicer. Let stand hall
an hour in cold water, then drain and
dry between towels. Arrange in layers
in a well buttered frying pan, having
pan three-quarters full, seasoning each
layer with salt and pepper and brush
ing over with melted butter. Cook in
moderate oven until soft and we'll
Drowned.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
To Clean Furs

Furs may be cleaned successfully at
home and the work is easy to do.
Fill large pan with bran, such as
may be bought at any feed store, and
warm thoroughly. Then rub il well into
the fur, rubbing in handful at a time
until the fur is completely covered with
it. Shake the bran out and repeat the
process until the fur begins to feel
light, fluffy and clean. II the bran is
dirty it will be well to secure clean
supply and repeat as before, but if the
bran is not too soiled the fur will be
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Messrs. Peake and Son made a sale
of the J. E. Schubert place one and a
half miles east OF town the past week
to Seattle man by the name of James.
There is 100 acres of excellent land
almost every foot of which is capable
OF cultivation. The sale price was
SO, 900 cash. 1t is reported that the
land will be subdivided and sold in
small tracts.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

New shirt waists are in. Pick out
yours before they are picked over too
much. You might just as well have
one Of the prettiest ones. You
know where to go of urse.-The
Big Store. 10
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Mr.. Leftwich opened the Hotel
Chickamin the first OF this week. He
has had the house thoroughly over
hauled and renovated and everything
put in first class condition. He is an
experienced hotel man, knows how
to cater to the travelling public and
means to win success by deserving
success. Leavenworth has long needed
first class hotel, just such one as
he has opened.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

When you travel, keep track of Har-
per signs. You will find Harper whis-
key on sale in practically every town,
city and village where whiskey can
lawfully be sold. This world wide
means something's means
you should buy Harper whiskey from
J. G. Fritz at the Overland Bar. l0ti
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

STOP-paying rent. Buy lot and
build, or better yet, buy house already
built at bargain from Adams & Carr.
When you sell it to someone else at a
profit, besides having the satisfaction Of
living in your own house with no rent
to pay, you will thank the fellow who
gave you the bunch to buy. loft
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

J. A. McCarty and wife spent several
days here last week and on Saturday
departed for Blewett where he is inter-
ested in mining property. He is in
terested in the Golden Eagle property
on which a stamp mill was erected last
summer. Mr.. McCarty says the mill
will be started up early this spring and
he has unbounded faith in the prop
erty.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
ShOes-AIl Kinds

The largest shipment of shoes ever
brought into the town have been re-
ceived in the past few days at the Leav-
enworth Mercantile Co. We are
prepared to fit your feet in proper
style now. 10
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Charley Wright and E. K. Harvey
were Peshastin visitors to our town
on Tuesday. Mr.. Harvey tells The
Echo that M. F. Gilbert sold II acres
off the Lamb-Davis tract recently pur-
chased by him to the Chambers broth
ers. The land is located near the new
Peshastin bridge and the price is under
stood to be $500 per acre.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Those new and nobby patterns Of
Hart, Schaffner & Marks clothing are
coming in at the Leavenworth Mercan-
tile Co. They are certainly swell, and
the quality and workmanship guaran-
teed 10
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
friday ff1arcb 10 1909

Mr.. Harris who is interested in the
Washington Meteor mine said last
Saturday that his company would start
its mill in the near future and hoped to
have a good sized gold brick to ex-
hibit at the Alaska-Yukon fair.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
About Sweeping

Before sweeping room dampen corn
meal just enough to make it crumbly.
Sprinkle the carpet generously with
this and then sweep it. This will be
found much better than any of the other
old fashioned ways Of sweeping the
carpet. 1t is surprising how much dust
this will take out of the carpet and
how little there will be on the furniture
after the sweeping is done.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
FOR Sale

Nice home. New six room plastered
house, cement cellar, we'll in kitchen.
Wood shed and barn. One acre of
land. One hundred choice fruit trees
two years old. Sixty berry bushes in
bearing. Call on Fred Marble at
house, Leavenworth Gardens. Off
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

The Bloom 10 acre tract half mile
from business center. Water ready for
irrigation. $500, $500 down, balance
to suit, or $1,000 cash. 8-1l
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Ed Tholin spent last Sunday and
Monday in Seattle with Jack Smith,
who he says is able to sit up and max
ing rapid progress toward recovery. II
Mr.. Smith continues to improve, says
Mr.. Tholin he will be back in Leav-
enworth some time in April.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
Music Teacher

Miss Oplistel a teacher Of piano
music, is now ready to receive pupils
at the home Of Mr.. w. W. Rice. For
particulars call between 2 and 5 p. m.
or address P. o. box IS. Off
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Ten acres of land two miles from
thriving town on coast, close to school
and church, to exchange for Leaven-
worth property. Enquire at The Echo
Office. Tu
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Have you seen the new line of fancy
purses and hand bags at the Leaven-
worth Mercantile Coz 10
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

A. F. Estes, the hustling Cashmere
real estate man, was here the first Of
this week. He has some customers for
land in the vicinity Of Leavenworth and
having lived here for years he knows
the real worth of fruit land in this
vicinity.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

We have two exceptionally good
buys Of residence property at from
$1,000 to $1,000. Why not buy and
save rent. Adams & Carr. loft
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Three beautiful homes, also three
lots set to trees and strawberries. For
prices call on or address L. w. Bloom,
Wenatchee, Wash. 8-11
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
Business Paragraphs.

The Ladies Aid of the Congregation
al church will give a pure food and
apron sale at the church, Saturday,
April 10, 1909. l0-11
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Mrs. L. L. Guesnier has taken
charge of the restaurant formerly con-
Quoted by Mrs. Voyles. Mrs. Guesnier
is an experienced caterer to gastrono-
mic patrons.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Deed H. Magyar and E. A. King
went to Wenatchee today to attend
the meeting OF the North Central De-
velopment League. The former as
the representative OF the Wenatchee
Valley Development Club Of Leaven-
worth and the latter as the represent
alive of the City Council.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

100 acres farming land and 100 acres
timber land 10 miles from town.
Reasonable terms. Call on William
Douglas, G. N. blacksmith. loft
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Bernard NJ. Shoemaker, Of Spokane
has taken a position with the local
forestry Office as clerk, filing the
place made vacant by Mr.. Hallet. Mr..
Shoemaker is a brother of Miss Flora
Shoemaker who has been here since
last fall and has a class in music.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Harry Moore, at one time Leaven-
worth business man was in the city this
week representing a San Francisco
wholesale house.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Mrs. Perry came over from Seattle
Wednesday to spend few days with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Fritz.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
Lake wenatchee Stage Line

Leaves Leavenworth every Monday and Fri.
day at a. m. Arrives at Telma at D. m.
Leaves Telma every Tuesday and Saturday
OF a. IN. Arrives at Leaven worth D. m
Mail, passengers and express. For further
particulars address Joe Massie, Proprietor
Box II, Leavenworth, Wash
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Have you tried Everfresh coffee put
up by Hills Bros. LIB. 40c at D. M.
Thomas Quality Grocery. To-"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Attorneys L. J. Nelson and J. J.
King went to Wenatchee Wednesday.
on legal business.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
Eggs for Spring Matching

Pure White Wyandotte crossed with
pure White Leghorn. so cents per
setting. A No. ! winter laying strain.
See or write F. L. Brender, Leaven-
worth. lott
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Pfeiffer's is the place to go for drug
gists sundries, soaps and toilet arti-
cies. 8
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Forest Supervisor Sylvester and Mrs.
Sylvester made trip to the county
seat the fore part Of the week. Mr..
Sylvester says Wenatchee people are
on dry ground and will soon have
dust.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Nick Kincherf was one of the Leav-
enworth visitors to the county seat this
week.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Walker who
have been spending the winter at
Sunnyside returned Wednesday.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Miss Martha Farnsworth went to
Cashmere the first OF this week where
she will teach art needle work.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

E. B. Norell spent Sunday here visi-
ting with M. Rumohr. He left Sun
day afternoon for Malaga.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

A fine strain OF S. c. Buff Leghorns,
81 per setting of IS, SIS per hundred.
o-16 Rev. M. Rumohr
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Fresh peanuts and buttered pop corn
try them at the Palace OF Sweets. Ats
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

The snow is rapidly disappearing
from the hill sides. The streets are
almost free from snow. Only in places
where it was banked up is there
some snow.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

R. F. Brown came over from the
east side of the mountain, the first of
the week.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

The ladies of the Dregree Of Honor
have a dance scheduled to come off
in the opera house on the 18th OF
April. The Degree ladies have an
unbroken record Of giving entertain
ing affairs.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

John Bohnsack spent few days in
Wenatchee the fore part of the week.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Fresh candies, nuts and fruits at
Nickells'. 4ott
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

w. J. Coventry foreman at the cleo
trio plant had a visit the past week
from his father whose home is in Kan
sas. Mr.. Coventry senior and DR.. H.
]! Coventry found out that there was a
family relationship, both having sprung
from the same English stock. Mr..
Coventry senior also informed the doc
tor that there was a large estate in
England in which the Coventry family
were interested. II is quite probable
that Mr.. Coventry and the doctor may
make a trip to the old country to look
after their interests.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

New designs in belt buckles, combs,
sash pins etc. just in at The Big
Store, ~
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

All members OF Eagle lodge request
ed to attend meeting tonight. To-
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Jacobsen were
visitors to Wenatchee last Tuesday.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
READ THE ECHO..sl.OO PER YEAR

Edison's and 4 minute records
and the new attachment at Nickell's.