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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
INSECTS ALWAYS IN DANGER.
Hardly Single Group Which Does Not Suffer from Appetite of
 Some Species of Bird.

There is hardly single group of in sects which does not suffer from the ap- petite of one or more species of bird, says Nature. The eggs and larvae are dug and pried out of their burrows in the wood by woodpeckers and creepers; those underground are scratched and clawed up to view by quail, partridges and many sparrows; warblers and vireos scan every leaf and twig: fly catchers, like the cat family of man. mals, lie in wait and surprise the insects on the wing, more particularly those flying near the ground, while swifts. swallows and martins glean harvest from the host of high-flying insects. When we think hummingbirds are talk ing dainty sips of honey from the fow- CTS they are in reality more often snatching minute spiders and flies from the deep cups of the calyxes. When night falls the insects which have chosen that time as the safer to carry on the business of active life are bounced on by crepuscular feathered beings; the cavernous mouths of whip-poor-w engulf them as they rise from their hid- ing places and the bristles of night hawks brush them into no less rapacious maws If perchance they have succeeded in reaching the upper air.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
SOUNDS OF TELEGRAPH WIRES

A good many people have theories of their own as to the aeolidn music which is given out by telegraph and telephone wires when they are under the influence of certain breezes. When telegraphy was in it's infancy the yok- el used to think that the noise was made by messages passing over the wires. Most educated people know that this is a silly theory, but they will be surprised to find that their owu theory is about as ill-founded.
 Dr. Laska, a Polish meteorologist declares that the noise is not given out by the wind at all, but that it is caus- ed by unseen terrestrial changes caus- ed by meteorological influences. He hopes by a close study of the sounds to be able to discover means of fore seeing what the weather is to be. Whatever theory he formulates in this direction it is to be hoped that it will be more reliable than the meteorolog- ical forecasts which have hitherto been given to the world.
 There is something humi1iating in the fact that the English weather de fies the scientist The meteorological office. with all it's facilities, seems to be unable to give us more than a rough idea in figures of the weather which we have enjoyed, or otherwise, and that is not very consoling. There is an opening for Dr Laska, and there is further opening for him if he can put the wires to use when MT Marconi has once for all proved that they are no longer necessary for the transmits sion of messages. And the rustic, in- stead of watching for colored sunsets, will then put his ear to telegraph poles.
 Curiously enough the heathen in his Hindoo blindness. already foretells the arrival of the rainy season by listen ing to the sound of the lonely wires which cross the vast expenses of his country.@ He found it out long ago. and the scientist laughed at him for his pains.-Exchange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
THE BURDEN OF vAGRANcY.
An Effort to Remove it in the South,
 ern States.

Thoughtful men in other southern states are watching with interest the efforts which Georgia is making to en-
 force its recently enacted stringent law against vagrancy. 1t is a law which appeals to every state between the Potomac and the Rio Grande-a law which should be duplicated in I other states if the full benefits of the Georgia legislation are to be enjoyed in the south. A bill providing for such. law has been introduced in the legislature of Alabama, and the press of that and other states have only to maintain the agitation of the subject which they have strenuously begun to insure uniformity of action i throughout the south.
 If Georgia remains alone in it's po- sition, the curse will only be removed to nearby states. Citizens of those states, however, will readily impress upon their lawmakers the necessity for prompt action when they perceive the success Of the Georgian plan in Georgia, and when they come to fully comprehend what vagrancy means to the community. It is not only the fruitful mother of vice and crime, tax ing unnecessarily the police resources of the state, but it is drain in every direction upon thrift and responsibility. Migrants are supported in some way, frequently through mistaken charity frequently through theft. In either event the shiftless loafers are a drain upon pockets and the endurance of the workers, rendering more difficult the accomplishment of productive tasks and increasing the burden of taxation.
 To become most effective, however, the vagrancy law must be supplement- ed by law providing adequate police protection ill country districts. Al ready the drift of vagrants from Geor gia cities is noted. and it is not at all unlikely that complaints about them in the country districts will increase unless vagrancy there be suppressed. The remedy seems to lie in the organi- zation of police patrol somewhat upon the lines of the old patrol before the war, but modified, of course to meet changed conditions. Such a sys- tenn would have a deterrent effect of greater value, perhaps, than as means of bringing criminals to jus tice. It would reduce the number of potential criminals. The legislative program for the southern states should be strict yagrancy law. a rural DO lice patrol and provisions for putting to work and keeping at work. under state authority and for the state. the irreclaimable vagrant. together with a provision that a committal to the penitentiary shall justify a surgical operation removing forever the possi- bilfty of the pronagation of recognized convict stock. k.-Manufacturer' Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
AN INSECT THERMOMETER.

Cricket Chirps Bear Close Relation
 to the Temperature.
 On an autumn evening, when the crickets are out enjoying life too, it is very interesting to be able to tell the temperature of the air by the number of chirps the cricket makes per min. ute.
 It seems that the rate of chirps is affected by the temperature, and the exact relation of the temperatuure to the number of chirpS has been esti- mated. With little care in counting one soon becomes expert enough to tell the temperature within one or two de. grees Fahrenheit.
 One meets with many discourage ments at first as he tries hard to count every ehirp; the cricket stops Before the minute is up other insects notes drown out the cricket's; the noise of passing vehicles, etc, are very apt to interrupt at the critical mo- ment of counting. But a little pa hence will easily overcome such diffi- eulties.
 When one has the average number N chirps per minute, take one-fourth Bf that. number and add forty to that; the result will be the temperature within 8 degree or two of the actual temperature as read from a thernlom- eter hung out of doors
 Another experiment is to capture a rricket and take it into the house and zee how much faster he chirps when ne is warm
 To count the chirps per minute talk Ing one fourth of tha number and adding forty to it may seem little complicated but it is really very sim pie and it is like the game Think of I number and double it-v put to an in- EeEesting purpose. Nature aud Sci Ance in October St NichoIas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
STRATEGY OF EAGLES.

Some years ago Sir Charles Nor battle between an eagle and stag, which completely dispels any theory that the ornithologist may put for ward as to eagles not attacking large animals. The bird singled out from a herd one particular buck. which it succeeded in driving repeatedly from the rest. It struck the animal repeat edly with it's powerful wings, Knocked it down and finally killed it.
 Baron Schroeder witnessed a still more remarkable spectacle. An eagle attacked a fawn, which was one of a herd in the highlands. The cries of the little one were answered by its dam, which sprang upon the eagle and struck it repeatedly with it's forefeet. Pawn, deer and eagle rolled headlong down declivity, and the bird was dislodged from its hold and the fawn rescued
 But Sir Kenneth Mackenzie knows a more thrilling story than either of these, for, according to report, an eagle was rent in twain during a battle in his forest of Gairloch Fixing it's tal- ons i'll the quarters of roe the bird was dashed against tree, to a branch of which it endeayored to hold to stay the flight of its captive. The bird was halved in an instant
 Many traditions are extant as to ea- gles having carried off and devoured children. In the north of England the legend is perpetuated by the name of many an inn, the sign sHThe Eagle and the Child'' being common The most recent case bearing close scru- tiny appears to be one which occurred in South Africa A Boer farmer liy- ing on the yeldt just beyond Barber ton, whose stock had been harried by eagles lay in ambush for the aerial robbers, and saw one descend and carry off the 5-year-old child of one of his Kaffir servants. He shot the bird, which, with the child still clutch ed in it's grip, fell into thorn bush. The bird was dead when picked up, but the babe was little hurt The eagle measured nine feet from tip to tip of its wings. Other stories are told to a similar end, but appear less creditable than this one
 Two eagles will stalk covert in At'aSCAL |. " All6 OlG COucedlS 1LSGlI me other beats about the bushes with great screaming, driving out it's quar- " for the hidden eagle to swoop down and make an end of it. An even more insiduous method has been observed, when an eagle, detecting a sheep on the edge of precipice, flew at it, screaming shrilly, and with forceful beat of wing hurled it into the valley hnInyV VUhorN IL leisure.
 sThere is good reason for believing. after all, the ancient legend as to the manner in which Eschyluus. the Greek poet met his death. It is said that an eagle dropped a turtle on his bald head. Algerian travellers are ia. miliar with the sight of eagles carry Ing turtles and tortoises to a height and dropping them upon the rocks to break. the creatures shells and render the flesh accessible.-Baltim Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
THE WEATHER AT ST LOUIS.
Worlds Fair Visitor May Get Weather
 to Suit Him.

Worlds Fair Visitor May Get Weather
 to Suit Him.
 The weather which visitors to the 1 Louisiana Purchase exposition may ex-
 pect is shown by the "normals'' at St
 Louis, taken from the records of the United States weather bureau. These
 ''normals' are the averages of the Temperatures at St Louis during the thirty three years that the weather bu-
 reau has had a station in St Louis. The ''normals'' are as follows:
 May. 66.1; June 75.4; July, 79.4; Au-
 gust, 77.6; September. TOP; October, ls587; November, 44.3
 How closely the actual temperature for any one year follows the normal ' is we'll shown by the mean tempera- lures for each month taken by the weather bureau at St Louis during the i past year These tempera lures are: May. 71.S: June, TAP; July, S0.3: Au-
 gust 76.4 September, 66.4; October, 62 ?; November, 53.3.
 The Louisiana Purchase exposition is to last seven months instead of six months. as did the Columbian and Paris exDositions. Opening April 30. { the Louisiana Purchase exposition will not close until December 1. 1904. The reason for this is that as a rule the
 weather at St Louis during October Land November is peculiarly pleasant. It is the "IDdian summer" of the Mid
 dle states. Wealthy persons with sum-
 mer homes in the north and winter homes in the south spend these months
 in the vicinity Of St Louis.
 The night weather throughout the season during which the exposition will
 be open is extremely pleasant. The
 summer gardens which have operated
 for years on the outskirts of the city
 and have enjoyed large patronage. have demonstrated this amply.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
PARIS CLOTHES.

As American ladies, who so much dress for each other, now are the best customers at the chief dressmaking houses of Paris, their tastes must be consulted. The ladies' lunches and l the receptions of young American la dies, attended only by friends of their own sex, age and social standing, are the most brilliant clothes showers the United States can boast of. Miss Ruth Hanna's receptions at Cleve- land and Washington threw millions of francs into circulation in the Rue de la Paix and the adjacent streets. Miss Roosevelt's receptions perhaps do not unloose purse strings to the same degree; but endless are the dresses ordered here in anticipation of them The sphere of ornamental usefulness of the Parisian couturiere has been widened by Mrs. Astor's decree to admit sGO rersons to the most select set at the watering place where she spends her summers. French women are more felicitous than Frenchmen in contrasting and mingling different colors. The coutur- iere has the genius of financial pretti- ness. This exactly suits American taste. In this sphere she is extreme ly original and inventive and is con- stantly daring without running into eccentricity. The American miss, fresh from college, who it "at home" for young ladies of, her own age, is of the average height, lightly built, free and graceful in her motions, animat ed, and in short "a clever, sprightly person, with conversational snap and originality. She enjoys coming out as a fashionable butterfly, and is at tracted to those of her own age and sex who are as bright, fair and ele- gantly dressed as herself.
 Jealousy rarely mars their social re- lations They pull harmoniously to- gether for common purposes, travel in bands for Europe, execute commis- sions for their young friends at home and lay down the law to couturiers, and couturieres. They prefer cou- turiere who has original notions and taste to couturier, and are prompt in their payments. English ladies in so- ciety are not, but they end by paying. London Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
..wHY WOMEN SIN"

Tn his society melodrama, "Why Women Sin,'' which will have its only Waterbury performance tomorrow evening at Polls, Will c. Murphey has succeeded in writing a play full of heart interest, thrilling incidents, sen sational climaxes and good comedy, without losing thread of the intricate plot and novel story. All of the scenes are laid in New York city, and the audience is given the opportunity Of witnessing some of the greatest dra- matic situations ever attempted on the stage. Upon it's recent production in the metropolis the press and public were unanimous in pronouncfng this a truly wonderful play. inasmuch that while it is sensational to the extreme. there is nothing suggestive or inn moral in the entire production. The attention of the audience is held throughout the entire performance. and aside from the serious interest of the play sufficient comedy situations are thrown in to keep the audience well balanced between laughter and tears. Lovers of sensational drama should not fail to see it. Prices are p, 35. 50 and 75 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
Theatrical
 Fraternal
VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.

VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 There is fun enough in this week s bill at the Jacques for anybody, and in fact the preponderance of comedy makes it attractive to vaudeville pa irons. Stanley and Wilson, the head liners, while presenting an act that Is really novelty, invest it with so much comedy that the audience gets little rest from laughing. So, too, A. O.. Duncan, the ventriloquist, keeps every one laughing with his witty sallies whilst showing his remarkable power of throwing the human voice. Other acts that please are offered by Bur- rows and Travis, Greene and Werner, Smith and German, Hubert Deveau, Cunningham and Lord, and the cleo trograph. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents. la dies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
The Fate of All.

From a chance remark one may sometimes deduce 3 long line of tragic circumstances. A little girl, known to the Washington Post, has for mother a charming woman widely known in public work.
 One day the child heard calf down in the barnyard crying for it's mother. She trotted thither and began consol- ing it through the bars.
 Don't cry, dear,'' said she Don't cry. Your mamma will come home soon She isn't lost, She's just gone to the club"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07

sion roll on account of that war has been passed or not will probably de- pend upon whether seseice pension law is enacted within the next few years.
 There is no question as to whether the number of widows of soldiers in that war will increase. Judging from the figures for the Mexican war, the number of civil war widows will go on increasing for the next fourteen years at least, as the maximum number of widows of soldiers in the Mexican war was not reached until 1899, or f4ty-one years after the close of that war This would make the number of civil war widows reach the maximum in 1917s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
COMING EVENTS

1. Oct 7-Buflding Trades Council en tertainment and smoker.
 Oct 7-Waterbury Military band promenade, Naugatuck.
 Oct ', 8, 9, 10-Wasn1ngion Hill Ath. letic clubs sixth annual fair.
 Oct 9-North End Athletic club Oct 1O-Waterbury Military band promenade.
 Oct 1o-St Francis T. A. and B. so- ciety's fourth annual concert and dance. Naugatuck
 Oct 15-Grace Baptist church enter tainment, social and refreshments.
 Oct 14-15-Y. P. r. c. E. old folks concert and harvest festival. Second Baptist churchs
 Oct 16-Oakvi1le Social clubs second dance, Oakville.
 Oct 16-Liberty circle, No $50. r of A., promenade.
 Oct 17-Company E. Hibernian Rifles, smoker and entertainment
 Oct 17-SaIem Social clubs seventh annual dance at Naugatuck.
 Nov 19-Nutmeg Social clubs third annual promenade.
 Oct 19-26-Ea gIes. carnival of Wa. terbury Aerie 379. F. o. E.
 Oct 23-Miss Loretta Hawthorne Hayes's dancing club at Friendly league hall.
 Oct 23-Ideal Edolfn and Guitar club promenade.
 Oct -MissA Ioretta Hawthorne Hayes re-opa ancing classes. Oct 2S-SoutN Social clubs fourth annual sol And dance,
 Oct 26-31.-St 1fa's parish fair, City hall.
 Oct 3I Prof Suhivan's opening re
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
PROFESSOR PROVOST
 The Well known

dancer and teacher with twenty years experience in Waterbury, has re- opened his school of dancing in Meigs block, 109 Bank street. where he will devote his whole attention to dancing.
 Open daily. Terms. gents, $500, 12 lessons; ladies, $4.o0. Class nights, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fri- day evenings. Private lessons daily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07

Nov 2-7-Elks' bazaar, given by wa terbury lodge, No 265, B. P. o. E.. City hall.
 Nov 3-14-st Patrick's parish grand annual fair.
 Nov Il, 12, IS, 14-St Joseph's T. A. society's annual fair.
 Nov 19-E Entertainment and dance 10th anniversary of Lyra Singing soci- ety,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
KEILAR.

The full stage illusions which Kellar will show at Polls on Friday evening are said to even eclipse those he of fered last year in mystery and interest. He deals with such subjects as the re- incarnation of spirits, the materializa- tion of living human beings out of the air, and in one illusion shows how it may be possible to project men and women through space to remote parts of the theater in one-th -thousandth part of a second. His growing of the magic orange tree is another masterpiece, which has been much talked of in cities where it has been presented MT Kellar hade hurried trip to Europe last summer but tarried long enough to bring back with him an entire new program for this season. Seats will go on sale tomorrow morning at 25, 35, 5O, 75 cents and $1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
LEARN TO DANCE

at Miss Reeds Select School for Danc~ ing and Department. Lessons given ln Knights of Columbus hall. Wednes- day evenings for beginners. Saturday evening, Oct 10, advanced class Bon ton Promenade. Misses and Masters, class Saturday p. m from 5 to z. Pri- vate lessons by appointment afternoon or evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
Dancing and Department,

Miss Lorette Hawthorne Hayes VIII reopen her classes in Dancing and De pertinent the third week in October in Friendly league hall. Notice of dats hereafter.
 made at residence, 4S6 North Main. street.
 Particular attention paid to private. pupils.
 Miss Hayes is a graduate of the GiI- bert Normal School of Dancing, Bos- ton, Mass. 914-7W
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

M1Hl11N6S 1O-N1IHI. Haymakers 101s. Ivy temple, R. S. 5 Choristers' rehearsal. Steuben lodge, D. O.. H. Mattatuck council. R. A. Odin Benefit association. Court Harmony, A.. o. F. Toantick tribe, I. O. R. NJ. Humboldt lodge, N. B. O. P. Excelsior council, O.NU. A. M. Harmonic Benevolent association. Court R. F. Phelan, F. of A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
MILITARY BAND "PROM"

MILITARY BAND PROM"
 The Waterbury Military band will give a promenade at Columbus hall Naugatuck tonight. A. J. Lallier, di- rector. The following is the pro- gram:
 Two-step, ''John Harvard . Rodman Waltz, 'Impassioned Dream'' Rosas Two-step, Greeting to Bangor" Hall Schottische, Kate, My Southernl
 ROSe' Edwards s Two-step, 'Waldmere'' ...... Losey Waltz, 'Down at Lovers Roost'' =.
 %.s..... ....... ....6. .-. CnaUIaWdy Two-step, Lucky Duck =. Whitney Waltz, "Soul of the Rose. Frantzen Two-step, '.Graduates' ......... Levi Schottfsche, Any Rags" ...... Allen Three-step, "Czarevitch'' ....... Hare Two-step, "Anona'' ...........,. Grey Waltz, E'In Old Indiana" ... . Dresser Schottische. 'Florence'' Laurendeau Two-step, rDady's Delight ... . Losey Sehottische, Birds and Brook .... Waltz, ''Tricotrin'' .......... Bennett Two-step, ''Dixey Girl" ...... Lampe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
Got Too Bright

Scfa-Hear what happened to Parlor Lamp last night?
 Piano Stool-No; what was 1t? Made light of young couple was entertaining and got put out. Balti- more American
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
OLE oLE'soN.' ,

Ben Hendricks in ssOle Oleson" Sat urday afternoon and evening at Poli's.