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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
NEAR-SIGHTED INSECTS.
The Range of Vision i'm Most Species Is Found to Be Extremely.
 Limited.

Although most insects are provided with two kinds of eyes, the simple, and the compound or facet eyes, all experiments go to show that their range of sight is extremely limited. The most parliamentary eye is found in the larvae of the water beetle; in this case the power of vision is so limited that they are nearly blind, says scientific author ity.
 Most caterpillars, even when possess ing five or six eye spots, can do little more than distinguish between light and darkness; their utmost range would be about an inch.
 ~ Plateau found that scorpions can only see the length of their own pincers, and that spiders are so short-sighted as not to see their prey four inches off. Sir John Lubbock confirmed this repeatedly by finding spiders unable to detect their own eggs at half an inch.
 Claparede made many experiments to find out the distance at which the faceted eye can see as clearly as the human eye; the result was that at a yard away no distinct vision was pos- sible, and the object had to be within an eighth of an inch to answer the proposed end.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25

of prolonging the squabble any longer he started to walk away. When Man. ager Reilly turned his back 1t is said Carolan made rush for him, but sew eral players pulled him back. Carolan expressed a desire to engage in hsti- cuffs.
 Several Hartford men journeyed to Springfield to see the game and were indignant at Umpire Carolan's per formances. A number of them told a Times reporter, yesterday, that even the Springfield bleacherites were ashamed to see the game won in such an unfair way, and hissed the umpire and Roger Connor continuously. When Manager Reilly passed in front of the grand stand once the crowd yelled: Don't you stand for 1t, Reilly" Its a rank robbery" and various other well meaning expressions. The ma jority of the people present were clear ly dissatisfied, it is said.
 After the Hartford team left the grounds a Springfield player told Man. ager Reilly that Carolan had again re- peated that he has been waiting for q chance to get even. Manager Reilly thinks that he has excellent reasons for protesting the game on this evil uence II uotAllS elSe. MdAaSef HNSlily and the Hartford men claim that Henry cut third by many feet in com ing home in one inning, and that Um- pire Carolan deliberately turned his head in order to avoid calling him out. Tn several instances, it is said, Caro- Ian clearly showed that it was his in tention to favor Springfield.
 After the game Larry Battan, an ex-Hartford player gave Roger Con- nor notice he was out of the game for quits.s The Springfield manager had no notice given him. Battam has se- cured an appointment on the Brooklyn police force.--Meriden Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
M'cHEsNEY AT SARATOGA.
Hildreth Changes His Mind About
 Sending the Horse Home.

Chicago, July 25.--S. O. Hildreth returned yesterday from Brighton Beach and set at rest the report that ,DIcC Chensney would be shipped to Chi cago. }..NIcChesney is now at Sara toga ready to meet all corners and never was better in his life" said Hill dreth. The injury to his foot was only a slight one, and caused little or no lameness. He grabbed himself on the off forefoot in his workout, and as he had hard task before him to de- feat Waterboy, MT Smathers and my self, at the advice of the veterinary, concluded not to send him to the post. He could have run, however, despite the injury, as it was slight affair. 1t healed at once and he will be ready to race at the Saratoga meeting. l never saw a horse ship better. He paid no attention to the strange surroundings and showed no signs of car fright. The people in the east are simply crazy to have the match race between McChes- ney and Waterboy, and they will not be satisfied until it Is run.
 At first did intend to bring Me Chesney to Chicago, but at the last mo- ment he looked so we'll and the wound had healed in such good shape and the people were so anxious to have the match race that they would have been tempted to ktdnap McChesney and keep him there had we attempted to send him away. When he meets Wa terboy he will be ready for the race of his life. and his western friends can rely on getting run for their money. He is about as popular in the east aS Waterboy."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Laying of Water Mains.

Sealed proposals for laying an SInch water main in the WaFertowr vodd. from the present termination ,- tha main at Bunker Hill road northerly to Morndngside avenue. a distance ot about 2,50O feet. with gates and hys drants, will be received by the board of public works until o'clock p. u.s Tuesday, August 4, 1903.
 Each proposal shall be signed by the bidder or bidders and accompanied by a certified check for $500, made paya< ble to the order of the comptroller of the City of Waterbury, as security fc1 the execution of the contract within the time specified in thds notice, ia case the btN Is accepted.
 The board reserves the right to reject any Or all bids if deemed for the inter- est of the city.
 The proposals must be made upon forms furnished by the board.
 Forms of contract and specifications may be seen and blank form of proc posal and bond may be obtained, with all available information, by inteAAf ing bidders applying in person at No a Leavenworth street.
 By order of the Board of Public Works.
 R. A. CAIRNS,
 City Engineer. July 15, 1903. 7-16-25--8-1-d
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
DANGEROUS TOPICS.
Some Subjects That an American i'm Spain Found to Be Unsafe
 to Mention.

T was in Madrid, Spain, six months after the close of the war;" said the American tourist, according to the Chi cago Daily News, land wnated to take a run down to the old city of Toledo. I had heard, however, that the feeling against Americans was very bitter in the latter city, and 1t struck me that 1t would be good thing to get little advice. The landlord had been very kind and courteous. though Spaniard, and put the case before him.
 "Senor," he replied, after bit, ''if you went to Toledo would you mention anything about your Admiral Dewey and Manila bay?"
 T should not" replied.
 '.Nor Santiago and Admiral samp- son?''
 . Mot word.'
 .'Nor the fight on San Juan hill and Gen. Torrey's surrender?"
 "No."
 And would you refer to our loss of Cuba and the Philippines?''
 Not, a refer"
 Well, think you can safely go to Toledo" he said, after looking me over, s'but my advice to you in case the pain full subject is touched upon, is to say that you expected Spain to whip the United States within 30 days, and you can't tell why the devil she took three months to do iti''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
Radium and Musk.

Radium was the subject matter un- der discussion. says the Philadelphia Record, and lawyer said: T don't see anything so very wonderful in radium. Admit that 1t does throw eff light and heat. in kind of perpetual motion, without any loss of weight or energy-well. won't grain of musk do the same thing? One single grain of musk (this has been dem- onstrated) will scent for several years a room 12 feet square, and in the end the grain will still remain entire. Con. sider what this means. A room 12 feet square contains 2.985.9S4 cubic inches, and each one-tenth cubic inch. at least, must have it's little mo1ecule of musk. or otherwise all the air would not be perfumed. One grain of musk. that is to say. will radiate millions and millions of musk frag. ments for years and still it will re- main whole. Can .radjum beat that?.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
TWENTY MINUTES AHEAD.
Shamrock TTS. Squares Herself For Defeat by Old Challenger.

Shamrock TTS. Squares Herself For
 Defeat by Old Challenger.
 ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N. J., Ju- iy 26.-Shamrock TIT. more than squared accounts with her pacemaker, sham rock l., for the beating the challenger suffered in the last race. Sailing over a twenty-nine mile course, the cup hunt er beat the old boat 8 minutes and II seconds running ten miles to leeward, 3 minutes and 10 seconds beating ten miles to windward and 2 minutes and 19 seconds in a reach of nine miles, 20 minutes and 40 seconds in all. The challenger's victory running to leeward was fawless.
 Beating back Shamrock I. suffered a little of her loss in calm streak and in reaching more heavily from the same cause. Nevertheless the victory was fairly earned except that the difference between the two boats was exaggerated by the disadvantages the old boat suf- fered.
 The new boat fairly walked away from the other running across. Coming back Shamrock I. again suffered by a soft spot in the wind, while the chal- lenger demonstrated the yachtsman's saying. that it is the fastest boat that gets there first and gets the best breeze.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
WANTED ITO GET EVEN

Manager Thomas L. Rielly of fhe Hartford base ball team yesterday morning sent letter to James O'Rourke of Bridgeport secretary of the Connecticut league, protesting the game played at Springfield Wednesday afternoon. The reasons assigned are the decisions of Umpire Carolan, his generally unfair work and the calling of the game when the grounds were in a suitable condition to resume playing. Manager Reilly attributes Carolan's work as purposely unfair to the Hart ford team and substantiates his charges with admissions made by Carolan be- fore several witnesses after the game.
 Umpire Carolan stopped the game on account of rain. Before the half hour prescribed was up the rain ceased and Manager Reilly requested that play be resumed. Carolan replied that the grounds were too wet. Manager Reilly did not think they were any worse than they had been, and referred to the game previously played in Hartford when Umpire Carolan had called the game under similar conditions It will be remembered that Carolan sent in his resignation shortly afterwards.
 Manager Reilly said this morning that he persisted in his demand that the game go on and that Carolan re- fused and permanently calledsthe game. Manager Reilly said 1t was a casa of robbery, and Carolan, using vile cpl thet. replied:
 You were the cause of me losing my job I have been waiting for a chance to get back at you for a long time:
 Manager Reilly answered.:
 Well, you got back at us all right today" And then seeing the futility
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
sTINsoN-CALDWBLL RACE.
Former ,Got Bad Fall and the Race
 Was Declared Off.

Hartford, July 25.--Will stinson of Boston had bad fall at the Velo- drome track last night and his match ed motor paced race with Harry Cald- well was declared off. The men were on the fourth lap of the fourth mile and Stinson had a slight lead when the accident took place. In the first mile Stinson lost his pace and Cald- we'll gained a lap on him. Caldwell burst a tire while nearing the home stretch in the third mile and in his hur- ry to get a fresh mount he fell over his wheel and caught his foot in the spokes. He hurried after Stinson as soon as he got a new wheel, but Stfn- son had got his lap back and little more. While on the bank at the first turn Stinsons wheel struck the roller at the rear of his pacemaker's machine and the tire of his front wheel came off. He fell heavily and rolled down the bank, striking on his head.
 When the race officials reached him Stinson was stretched out unconscious and bleeding from a cut in the chin and one at the top of the cheek bone. There was also bad cut on his right knee and one leg was caught in his wheel. In the fall down the bank the rim and spokes were broken. The rider was soon restored to semi-con- sciousness, but 1t was some time be- fore he fully recovered his senses,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
WILL RUSSIA
Failing to Withdraw Hel
 Forces, Japan Will Act.
OCTOBER TO BE THE TIME LIMIT
Russian Diplomats Say That Thcir Government, Acting I'm Good Faith, Will Not Oppose
 Opening of Ports.

LONDON, July 25.--Japan has decid- cd to observe the plan of waiting and watching Russia advocated by Great Chinc to carry out the assurances giv- en to the United States respecting Manchuria and will endeavor to ob- tain the opening of additional ports.
 Japan intends to do nothing till Octo- Der, when the final evacuation of Man churia must occur. The failure of Rus sia to withdraw from Manchuria would be followed by serious move on the part of Japan.
 The Russian embassy here regrets the confusion which has arisen in con sequence of the publication of the re- port that Prince Ching head of the Chinese foreign office, had written to Minister Conger, refusing to open ports in Manchuria. The Russian off, cials believe, with Washington, that the note was sent before China gave her assurances, and they assert posi- lively that Russia intends to carry out to the letter the assurances she has given and that she will not interpose obstacles in the way of China observ- ing her pledge to Secretary Hay.
 The attitude of Japan and the war like tone of the majority of the Japa- nese press have attracted much atten- tion in official circles here. It is de- clared by the best informed people that there Is no likelihood of war, certainly not upon Russia's initiative. It is stat ed that Russia has every motive for desiring peace, chiefly for financial reasons, with which is wound up a de- sire for extensive domestic reforms which the government considers to be the most eficacious manner of disarm- ing internal discontent
 It is believed to be impossible from the Russian viewpoint for Japan to embark in a contest with Russia sim gle handed, and it is not thought she will secure the material support of Great Britain or the United States. Nevertheless, Russia is taking every precaution to strengthen her military and naval position in the orient, be- neving this to be the surest means of discouraging Japanese aggression.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25

Hugh Duffy has given up playing for a while, and now coaches his Milwau- kee leaders from the bench in German.
 The most interesting and evenly con- tested race ever known for champion ship is now taking place in the New England league.
 It looks as if Wagner and Lajoie, the two greatest ball players of the age, would have it out for leading batsmen of their respective leagues.
 Pittsburg has drawn the largest crowds away from home. Already 250,000 people have witnessed their road games, and over So,O00 attending two games in New York and one in Chicago.
 Bender's work is the most remark able of American league pitchers. He is the only one who hae held club down to two hits, St Louis: twice held a club down to four hits and five times to five.
 Doubtless the surprising feat of the season was the performance of Harry HowellS Tuesday when he held Cleve- land down to two hits. Cleveland re- tired in order for four innings. One of the nus was dlckmdn recoEu uIlNS over the fence in center.
 Pitcher Frank Corridor of the Chi cagos recently lost his father, John at Newport, R. l., who was in the tem- ploy of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad for 35 years, and never miseds day until the day of his death. He was resident of BostoA until he went to Newport. He leaves three sons and two daughters.
 A Houston, Tex, special to the Gin cinnati Enquirer has the following: At Rosenberg the baseball event of the season was a game between the Rosen- berg team and four young men living near there by the name of Waddell for a purse of $50. Great interest was taken in the game, it being generally considered an impossibility for four men to beat nine, as the Rosenberg team was considered extra good. At the end Of the third inning the score stood to ', and then the four Reu- bens got down to business, the final score being 43 to 14 in favor of the four Waddell brothers. The game was witnessed by BOO people, and about $500 changed hands on the result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
THE DIAMOND.
Roger Connor, Trying to Make
 His Players Brace up

The Ability Is Not There, the Sporting
 Writer of the News says-spring-
 field, Holyoke, Norwich and New
 London Won Connecticut League
 Games esterday-Standing of the
 Clubs. i
 It is said that Roger Connor got down to business the other day and gave his players a severe dressing down for their listless playing, says the Springfield News, saying among other things that if the men did not want to play for him to make their wishes known and he would release them. Or dinarlly such call should result in improvement, but it isn't likely to have any effect in this particular case. AS q matter of fact Manager Connor has not the material from which to make Q good ball team and winners cannot. be made out of clay. Perhaps he can knock some Of the listlessness out of them, but he can never hope to make players out of the most of them AS a rule they are either past their useful ness or never will be worth any more than they are to-day. And the worst Of dt is that there can be no hope of an improvement this season. At this late day it is difficult to get players of ability and the fans can be prepared to put up with the article that is now being furnished unless miracle hap pens. And the pity of 1t Is that so good a baseball town as Springfield should be compelled to put up with such ball It's a new experience and one that isn't pleasant.
 Notwithstanding batting rally in the eighth and a stolen base by Morri- son. New London walked off with the game yesterday, 1t being the 'steenth straight defeat for the locals. Thomas was batted all over the lot and the Hartfords failed to do any batting ex- cept in the terrible eighth. It was the last time that Captain Daily will be seen at the Hartford park and he cele brated his approaching departure to more profitable fields by making sen sational horseshoe catch that brought forth the plaudits of the 800 fans. Daily is to go to the Philadelphia Americans as a utility man. He is an excellent player and has not been able to show what he can do here, as he was with a losing team. He did not make very good captain, as he was too easy with the men. For the present bunch an ideal captain would be John l.. Sul- Mvan, says the Hartford Courant. The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
Inexhaustib bIe Rorax.

A strange feature about borax is that regions producing it have in no case as yet been exhausted. the mineral in the old lake regions continuing to send up borax from below as an alkaloid. and where worked this year 1t may De worked again the year following. Es- pecially if there be any precipitation of snow or rain at any time of the year. the waters will penetrate the soil and produce chemical action that brings the borax in either powdered or crystal lized state, to the surface.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
Grand Opera at Hawthorne.

CHICAGO, July 25. -- Grand Opera. racing for the first time on western track, won the third race at mile and sixteenth at Hawthorne. The eastern horse led from flag fall to finish and covered the course in :45 4-5, winning easily. The mile was run in 1:39 4-5, and had the colt been called upon he could have equaled the track record time. Bessie Mccarthy finished four lengths in front of Little Scout for sec iond place
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
RACES AT GLENs FALLS.
Postponed Twice, Were Finally Pulled
 Of Yesterday.

EOStpOAeu l WlCS, WClSA ~ A1huAAy uAASN
 of Yesterday.
 Glens Falls, N Y., July 25.--After a two days postponement the races of the mile track division. of the Hudson and Mohawk Valley were resumed. The track had dried out but was not fast when Starter Frank Walker called the unfinished 2:2O pace. The favorite, John F., driven by Rube Rush, was the best and won an easy race. The 2:13 pace was, if anything, easier for the favorite Peeler Patron. At no time was the New England pacer in danger. The. judges distanced John Durett in the last heat of this race and suspend- ed Driver Cook thirty days for foul driving and not trying to win. Rowell, who sold favorite in the 2:14 trot, was drawn before the start, as was Oxford Chimes, who sold third choice. The judges declared all bets off before this heat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
Birch nroom,s Win Protested.

NEW YORK, July 25.-G. B. Morris, who ran second with Gravino in the Brighton Oaks on Thursday, has pro- tested the stakes, claiming that Birch Broom, the winner, had been racing, in the west under the name of S. W. Street. Birch Broom won the Oaks un- der the name and colors of James R. Keene. She is properly registered with the Jockey club, and probably no ac- ton will be taken. Hyland was the only successful favorite to win.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
LAWN TENNIS.
Wrenn Brothers Were Defeated in Longwood Doubles. t

Boston, July 25.-Robert D. and George L. Wrenn, Jr, the international team who are to defend the Davis cup against the English team early in Au- gust, were defeated yesterday in their match in the eastern doubles champion ship by William A. Larned and Beals c. Wright. The latter pair shortly after met Holcombe Ward and Leo D. Ware in the second round of the same tournament and were also defeated after hard-foaght match. The scores wer S---6, 2--6. 6--1, 3-6, 6--4.
 Tn their match with the Wrenns Larned and Wright played the best double tennis that has been seen on the local courts for a long time, and in many particulars outplayed their op- ponents. The match was left unfinish- ed on Tuesday with the score two sets to one in favor of Larned and Wright and the games to in their favor in the fourth. The Wrenns started on In fine style and got the first game, mak- ing the score all, and won the next two, capturing the set. Both teams used great care and no opportunity was lost in the deciding set. Larned and his partner were the steadier. With the games four all Larned and his part her won the next two and the set. The scores of the match were S--6, S---6, 4--6, 6--S, 6-4.
 Larned and Wright against Ward and Ware was gruelling contest Five sets were necessary and brought out a rare display of tennis. Two matches in the fourth round of the singles and contests in the. doubles and handicap singles event were played during the dav
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
STATE LEAGUE STANDING.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Phiiadelphia-
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 Hits--New York, 5; Philadelphia, Il. Err rors-New York, 1; Philadelphia. 1. Bat and Roth.
 At Boston
 Brooklyn. .......... 4- Boston. ............ 0 o O. 3
 Hits--Brooklyn, 8; Boston H. Errors Brooklyn, 8; Boston, 2. Batteries-Jones and Ritter; Willis and Moran.
 At Pittsburg- St. Louis. ........ 0 0 o 2 ? O. 1 Pittsburg. ...... 1 $- Hits--St. Louis, g.; Pittsburg, 14. Errors St. Louis, q; -Pittsburg, 5. Batteries- O'Neill and O'Neill; Phillippi and Smith. Cineinnati... 0 Q. 70 g. Chieago...... Q Q 90 0 Q 0, l Q O. 5 --Cincinnati, 2: Chicago. 0. Batteries Hahn and Bergen; TaYlor and Kling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
wALrHouR DEFEATS LEANDER,

Boston, July 25.--Bobby Walthour defeated George Leander, and Basile De Gutchard in one of the hottest mo- tor paced races of the season at Charles River park last night, The distance was fifteen miles with a standing start. 'Leander got the best of the start and kept ahead until the last mile, when Walthour went to the front and won His time was 1911.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
Kanawha Win. Lysi.trata cup

NEWPORT, R. T., July 25.-The steam yacht Kanawha, owned by H. H. Rogers, won the race for the Lysis- tratn cup offered by James Gordon Bennett over sixty mile course, fin- ishing 4 minutes AS seconds ahead of the Norma.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-25
Died After a Loug sIeep.

Marguerite Royenvol, of Paris, fell into trance in 1SSs, just after becom- ing a mother. The trance lasted twenty years. and during all that time she was fed with peptone. through a quill, a tooth having been removed for that purpose. At Nthe age of 22 she fell asleep, and awoke at the age of 42. Two days after awakening she died.