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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-11
Come and Join the
 Prudent Buyers.

EVERY HOUSEKEEPER for miles around should share in the money saving sales at the A. & P. Tea Store. It's common sense to buy at these low prices. notice we'll the brands. You can always depend on trustworthy qualities here and LIBERAL GIFTS of s. & H. STAMPS BEST goods Prices LOW.
 0n STAMPS FREE with l lb very ZUbest freshly roasted Coffee, 25c. Qn STAMPS with 1 lb very best 35c JU Coffee.
 Zocoofnfee. n "'u - ''i' 0's' 'O' 0S STAMPS with l lb very best 25c ln COFFEE with lb very best zoe lU Coffee. AnsTAMPs our very best fancy soc 4UTea. k0sTAMPs with a large can A. & UVP. Baking Powder, soc.
 OS STAMPS with a large bottle ex- ZC tracts, 25c. |
 <n STAMPS with i lb fancy Chop OV7Oc Tea. sn STAMPS with 1 pound of best CV soc Tea. @.. 0E STAMPS with l pound of best 70 4Oc Tea. @
 0n STAMPS with pound of best AV35c Tea. Extra special 25 STAMPS with 7
 cakes A. & P. LAUNDRY SOAP 25c Best made.
 8 lb LAUNDRY STARCH for :. 1Oc
 Regular price Sc ID.
 OUR FASCINATING CUT PRICES. Gold Dust, sold everywhere 23c, '. 25c a package ............ 18c Matches (1000s), sold elsewhere
 15c, 3 large boxes ......... 1Oc Sapolio, plain or hand, sold else-
 where for 10c, 12c cake ....>7c Force, sold elsewhere 13c, 15c
 package ....s. ..:. ........ He c. & B. Pickles, sold elsewhere
 25c, 95c F pints 20c pints .. BOG Roses Lime Juice, elsewhere 35c, 10 STAMPS FREE with any of the
 Following Articles: can Sultana Spice .......... 1Oc l can A. & P. Lunch Cocoa .... 1Oc 1 package Roach Food ........ 1Oc 2 packages A. < P. Corn Starch FRESH EGGS. CHEESE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-11
Special Sale At Halpern's Bargain
 Store This Week.

Heavy Galvanized Wash Boilers,
 regular price $1, sale price 68c Heavy Galvanized Wash Boilers,
 regular price $1.39. sale price 80c Copper Bottom Heavy Wash
 Boilers. regular price $1.25.
 sale price ..............f.. 08c Copper Bottom Heavy Wash
 Boilers. regular price $1.49, X sale price v. .............. $l.l5 Copper Bottom Heavy Wash
 Boilers, regular price $l.6S,
 sale price ....... ....... $l.0u All Copper Tea Kettles, regular
 price $1.95, sale price ..... $1.Sa Mason Fruit Jars. pint .... 49c dog Mason Fruit Jars, quart x. 55c do2
 Wine and Lemonade Sets at very low prices.
 N. B.-Call and see our many other bargains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
JosEPH HENRY WALKER.

Worcester Mass April 3-Joseph Henry Walker.
who represented the 90 Massachusetts District IN
Congress from 1885 $685. died at his home in this
city az o'clock this morning Mr. Walker had
been in III health for some time The cause OF
death was cerebral hemorrhage
Joseph Henry Walker, ex-Congressnan and ono
OF the foremost authorities on financial questions
in the United States. was born in Boston on De-
cenber 81 1920 He spent his childhood in Hopkln-
ton. Mass and removed % Worcester in 1SB where
he had since made his home. He was educated at
Worcester Academy. and became manufacturer
OF boots and shoes. He head OF the firm Of
Walker, Oakley & Co.. Of Boston and Chicago
Mr.. Walker was prominent member OF the
National Hide and Leather Association and OF the
New England Shoe and Leather Association, and
was for many years director OF two Of the lead
ing banks OF Worcester. In 1854 he was elected a
member Of the Common Council OF Worcester, and
served again in 1871 and 1sS2 In 1879. 1880 and 1851
he was a member Of the Massachusetts Legisla-
ture.
He became deeply interested in the subject OF
finance. and in 1878 appeared before the committee
OF Congress on the condition OF the country, his
testimony being published under the title OF Com
mon Sense Views Political Economy. Capital
Labor and Socialism,. In 1856 he followed this up
with a monograph on Money. Trade and Bank
ing TWO years later he was chosen by the Re-
publican voters 10 represent the 10th Massachusetts,
District In Congress- and was four times reelected
sitting In the 5lst 52d, SD. 9th and 55th Con-
crosses. He at once became prominent an able
debater and as champion OF protection and sound
currency. HIS most prominent service was on the
Committee on Banking and Currency. Of which he
was chairman during his last two terms. He was
one OF the conferrees who framed the Sherman
law OF July IL 1880 As a writer and speaker
political economy and finance Mr.. Walker contrib
uted many articles TO magazines and reviews and
delivered addresses in all parts Of the United
States.
He was director Of the American Institute OF
Civic a member OF the American Academy OF Po-
Htical and Social Science. trustee Of Brown Uni
versity. trustee OF Newton Theological Seminary.
president of the Worcester Economical Association.
president OF the board OF trustees Of Worcester
Academy of which he a liberal benefactor and
a member of the Sons OF the Revolution and Of
many other historical and economic societies. He
was an active member and supporter of the Bap-
fist Church. Tufts College conferred upon him the
degree of doctor Of laws. Mr.. Walker was twice
married and Is survived by two daughters and two
sons one Of whom IS Representative Joseph
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
W. T. STEAD HERE; TALKS ON PEACE.
Says United States and England Should
Work Together at Conference.

William 7. Stead. who has recently made a tour
of the European capitals concerning the new
Hague conference, and who comes hero to attend
the dedication of the Carnegie Institute at Pitts
burg, was passenger on the steamer CarOnia.
which arrived yesterday During his stay Mr..
Stead will attend the National Peace Convention
which is to be held in this city the 18th and 18th
Of the present month.
In speaking Of the new Hague conference Mr..
Stead said America should carry one step further
the principles which the American delegates in
coTp9rated in the convention of 1s99-the recon-
mendauon that the usage of duels should be eX-
tended 10 wars should be made obligatory. "Arti-
Gle 3 or the convention. which contains this recon-
mendatlon, mas not been acted upon although the
Mr. Stead.
Mr.. Stead said he did not look for anything
more than an educational result from the discus
sion OF the question of ornaments at the next con-
ference i am more interested in the proposal
that the executive governments OF the world should
endeaNor 10 promote peace by other and moro d.
rect methods than by merely preparing for war
ne said If they spent 81 for peace for every
$l,Og they spend on war something practical would
be done. On this point Sir Henry Campbell Ban
herman herman and and, Chancellor Won Bdlow are agreed
England Will support the United States where
America takes the lead and I hope America will
tiative"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
PREDICTS NEW REAPPORTIoNMENr.i
Parsons, in Comment on Last Election, yusti.i
ies Change Of Districts.

CONGRESSMAN Herbert Parsons. president of "a.
Republican County Committee. said last rfzht
when asked about the decision OF the Court Sg A.
peals declaring the 1906 reapportonmsnt invalid
that doubtless the Legislature would Pass a new
reappOrtiOnment this year.
while I have not read fun report OF TIA ca..
he said. from what have read Judge that I'M
less the Legislature does IT'S work over agagn ara
remedies the defects Of the work done IN 1904 TIA
election next fall will be held under the reappor-
tiOnment Of 1904 As to the local situation r be-
lieve that It Is the Of opinion among Re-
pubicans that the result OF the election last an
Absolutely justified the Eeapportionmont of the dis
tricts in New York County.
I'VE could not have made the districts any more
surely Republican and at the same time obeyed tho
spirit and letter Of the law. know OF only one
district in New York County the lines Of which are
likely be changed materially by the ruling OF ths
runs from the old eth District. on the West sac.
around to East 18th street. The lines OF that dis
VFct may have TO be changed. I doubt lf any OF
the so-called Republican Senate districts ara
changed"
The Feapportionment Of the Senate districts into
County Committee. The Odell-aalptl men bear
Mr.. Parsons in the county committee. but the
Parsons plan for the entire county was the one
adopted by the state Senate. Under q new reap
pOrtiOnment the Board of Aldermen which now -
Controlled by Tammany Hall, undoubtedly viii Try
Aldermanic district lines. AS the Senate district
lines will be fixed By the Republicans. II win not
be possible for the Democrats to make material
changes in the Assembly district lines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
MANUFACTURERS WIFE a DRUNKARD.
Mrs. Annie Clark, Of Brooklyn, Committed
to Good Shepherd Home.

Mrs. Annie Clark. Of No. 296 Hooper street.
Brooklyn. the wife OF Frank c. Clark. cracker
manufacturer. from whom she is separated was
committed to the House of che Good Shepherd
until April 10 by Magistrate Higgenbotham in the
Lee avenue police court yesterday on a charge Of
habitual intoxication.
Mrs. Clark was arrested a warrant obtained
by her mother with whom she lives, after Miss
virginia Roome the probation officer OF the court
had investigated the case and reported TO the
magistrate that the mothers charges were true.
Mrs. Clark. who was formerly In society In the
Eastern District of Brooklyn drove 70 the court
in her carriage. She frankly admitted the charge.
but cOntended that the court had no jurisdiction
over her actions as she was not a vagrant or de-
pendent on any for support.
Her mother, who was In court. pleaded with the
magistrate send her daughter to some institution
where she would have a chance 20 recuperate and
get the liquor out of her system. Magistrate Hig-
genbOtham then committed her until April 10
when she will have further hearing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04

said. were in before the S!mped Spelling Board
recommended tlem to those who prefer the briefer
OF Two spelngs already adopted in all the standard
dictionaries. The board Professor Matthews said,
VIII propose further simplIhcations Of it's de-
vsng as that is really the reason for it's existence
Atler taking shot at the "yrists and rOmantcists
VINO must use the language as best :hey know
now and Who he said. have been the most vru-
rent opponents Of the movement the chairman said
in his review OF the work accomplished by the
board during its first years activity:
we nave forced a consideration OF English sPeH-
ag OF It's present condition, Of the past ana OF us
future, upon millions who had never before given
thought to any OF these things IL is true that
nearly fifteen thousand men and women nave
signed our adhesion card II is probable that the
Inree hundred simpler spellings are now used oy
az least one hundred thousand individuals It IS
Iaet that they have been unanimously approved by
the board of superintendent of the New York city
schools. and that they have been approved also by
many normal schools and by the teachers aSso-
Citations In state after state It is certain that they
are getting themselves accepted, here and there IN
newspapers, IN magazines and in reviews, IN the
pu5heatons OF the Modern Language Association
and in spelling books.
AT to-day's sessions Of the board. which will be
open to the public papers will be read by members,
and general discussion will follow. The annual
meeting VIII close tomorrow morning with an
executive session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
UP ON CRAFT CHARGE.
Former NescarIt SaIoOnkeeper Ac-
cused of Getting Protection Honey.

Another phase developed in the muddled po-
lice situation in Newark yesterday when it be-
came known that Samuel Neuwirth. a former
saloonkeeper and friend OF certain police on
cials had been indicted for conspiracy. 1t is al
legged he collected money as an agent Of the
police
Neuwirth was arrested on capias late Tues
day night and lodged in Jail. where he remained
until yesterday, when he was released on $1,000
bail. Officials at the Prosecutors Office were
reticent about the charges against Neuwirth. 1t
was said however, that other persons were 70
be arrested
Neuwirth formerly conducted a saloon oppo-
site the I'd Precinct police station. commanded
by Captain William P. Daily. who is under in
dictment with several other police officials
charged with non-feasance.
The former saIoonkeeper is alleged to have
induced a woman from New York to open dis
orderly house in the Cd Precinct in Newark. and
in consideration Of 81 600 promised her pro
lection
The woman. IL is said, before the Grand
Jury and told a complete story Of her dealings
with Neuwirth. Neuwirth several months ago
was arrested in connection with wholesale thefts
committed at the Singer Manufacturing Com
pany's plant. He was convicted of receiving
stolen goods. An appeal in the matter is pend
ing and Neuwirth is under bail AT the time
of his arrest in the Singer case there were in
timations concerning the friendship between
him and several high police officials. Neuwirth
said yesterday that he knew nothing about the
latest charges made against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
OLD SOL STARTS SPECTACULAR FIRE.
Although Little Damage Is Done, Firemen
Have Hard Run.

On the records OF the Fire Department appears
the charge that Old Sol guilty yesterday Of
causing che Fire Department TO have a good run.
incidentally the fire. which DID no damage. one
OF the most spectacular in this city, al
though harmless as a hashlight.
little after PatroIman Griffin, OF
the East 22d street station, saw great volume of
smoke and flames shooting high in the air from
the roof Of the six-story building at 18th street
and Third occupied by Elmer Amend
wholesale druggists. He turned in alarm. bring
ing three engines and other apparatus. But before
the department arrived the fire thing Of the
past. The volunteer fire brigade Of the building
with their chemical fire extinguishers made short
work OF the blaze.
When Il was all over # was found that the fire
had been confined 20 one-pound can OF phos
phorus. On account OF its iniiammable character
1t Is kept on the roof The rays from Old Sol set
the phosphorus ablaze.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
MITCHELL DOOMED FOR MAYOR.
VIII Be Run as Regular Candidate Against
Fagan-BrOther Out of Politics.

Police Commissioners John Mitchell was doomed
at the meeting OF the Dickinson Association. In
Jersey City last night as the candidate for Mayor
OF the organization Republicans against Mayor
Pagan who win be the candidate Of the Central
Republican Committee. which he formed. Mitchell
attained prominence BY reading statement ar
meeting OF the Police Board. IN which he charged
Mayor pagan and Corporation Counsel Record with
having engaged IN a conspiracy 70 displacs certain
superior officers Of the department For this he
has been sued for libel Edward T. Mitchell.
brother Of the Police Commissioner. who has been
q prominent Fagan man and @ member OF thu
cabinet. announced yesterday that no was cut OF
politics.
Il consider the attack on Colonel Dickinson a
very unwisa proceeding. he said II don't beleSs
q. AEch netnndE"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
AHEARN OFFICE PROBE MONDAY.
Getting Ready for the Public Hearing
Mayor Aids Citizens Union.

The public investigation of the office OF the
Borough OF Manhattan. Of which John F. Ahearn
is president. win begin Monday morning at 1880
in the City Hall Mr. Ahearn asked for this inves-
LEGATION after the attack OF tho Citizens Union
on his Office
Mayor Mcclellan assigned the Corporation Coun-
sci % take charge. tie employed John T'urroy
Mitchell special counsel Marvin Scudder. who
an expert accountant with Governor Hughes
In the insurance investigation and two other ex-
pert accountants employed TO the
records o. the Borough Presidents various Offices
The CiGZens' Union retained William II. wins TO
assist the Corporation Counsel President Ahearn
saw Mr.. Ellison yesterday about the matter. Mr..
Ellison said the conference was held 10 arrange
the time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
PRESIDENT FINLEY ON RATES.
Speaks Before Greensboro IN. c. ManufaCt-
urers' Club.

Greensboro, N. c., April Sat the annual dinner
OF the Merchants and Manufacturers Club OF
Greensboro tonight ". W. Finley, president OF
the Southern Railway Company responded to the
toast North Carolina and It's Relations 10 the
Railroad Problem He gave examples of the COM
petition OF producing localities. Of markets of car
riers and of commodities TO show that railway
charges are the outgrowth of economic laws and
commercial conditions, and said:
No rate can ever, with proper consideration for
the business Of the country OF the carriers, be
made INDEPENDENTLY Of these economic lawS-not
by legislation arbitrarily fixing the rate, and not
by capitalization OF the carrier likewise arbitrarily
fixing the rate. In a broad sense. therefore. the
rates. II must accept the rates that are the re-
sultant OF economic and commercial forces which
are absolutely beyond the control OF the managers
the tides of the ocean. That this Is true Is
further shown by the fact that many railroads
have never been able to pay dividends on all OF
their capital stock while others unable to pay
any dividends all, and still others not able
20 pay interest their bonded indebtedness II
railway could adjust it's rates to its capitalization
there would be reason why any road should
forever abolish receiverships and bankruptcy.
Referring TO the argument that rates are kept
up 70 pay dividends watered stock. and that
II these payments are not made earnings could go
60 Improvements and betterments. Mr. Finley said
that this WIS an entire misconception Of the
financial condition OF the roads. and he greatly
feared that an exaggerated idea OF the earnings
and wealth Of the carriers at the bottom OF
much OF the exasperated public sentiment and
hostile legislation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
AN APPEAL FOR CHARITY.

The Charity Organization Society has issued an
appeal for 500 TO pay rent for one year for a
widow with six children The oldest, a boy OF
fifteen, earns 81 a week. The youngest. a child OF
four months was born months after the father
was drowned. The mother works at Office clean
ing earning S. week. Three children attend
school and the two younger ones are 20 be placed
IN q day nursery.
The society also appeals for 500 to help IN pay
ing for care in suitable Eanatorium for a former
school teacher now eighty-two years old. She has
no near relatives but her church and friends are
supplying a considerable part Of the amount nec-
essaFy Any money sent TO the Charity Organize
ton Society No los East ed street, VIII be pub-
Iicly acknowledge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
CATS APPETITE KILLS WOMAN.
Struggle with Canary Loosens Gas Tube
Sleeping Mistress Asphyxiated.

An Angora cats appetite for rare birds led. II Is
believed. 20 the asphyxiatinn yesterday afternoon
OF Mrs. Sophia Wiberg. siSty-three years old, OF
No q East s7th street.
Mrs. yyiberg had been IN poor health Cor some
months. ana was accustomed 20 take q nap near a
window with a pet bird 70 entertain her. Yester-
day the cat stretched SIS length beside the woman
while the bird sang her 20 sleep.
T,bo cat knowing the coast was clear, caught the
warbler hv the throat. IN the struggle the tube
attached 70 a gas stove burner in the room was
torn from the stove. The ola woman was found
By the janitoF's wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
ACTOR HELD FOR SHOOTING NURSE.
Miss Wilbert Testifes Against Davidge-
Grand Jury to Hear Case.

William T. ]. Davidge, the actor, was con-
fronted IN tho Flatbush police court. Brooklyn.
yesterday by Miss RosRIle D. Wilbert, the
nurse whom, the police say, he shot at No. 7GS
Franklin avenue on the evening Of March 16.
Since that date Miss Wilbert has been recover
ing from her injuries at the Swedish Hospital.
Miss WiIbert testified that she had received a
mesSage that she was wanted in a drug store.
When she reached the place Davidge met her.
He accused her OF loving some one other than
himself. and exclaimed. ''Ir you don't marry me
you won't marry any one else" Then he shot
her, she said.
Davldge was held 20 await the action Of the
grand Jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
HOUSE ARRESTS ITS MEMBERS.
So Many Absentees That Speaker Lethbridge
Issues Warrants.
Tny telegraph 70 Tho tribune. ]

the Assembly to-day to insure the attendance Of
all members When the House was called to order
az 1880 o'clock the roll call showed eleven abb
sontees, six Democrats and 1--WE Republicans.
AIr. Alexander sent to the desk n resolution d.
rectine Speaker Lethbridge issue his warrants
TO the sergeant lat arms for the arrest OF the
absen tees, and to produce them in the Assembly
chamber. The resolution was passed unanimously.
The warrants Immediately issued by, the
Speaker ana given TO SePgeant-at-Arms Frank
Hague for execution.
Two three members were found at the hotels
and were produced at the session. Il was neces-
sary in the other cases, to send to the homes of
the absentees Nearly all the members were in
their seats tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
FUNERAL OF eALusHA A. GROW.
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Scranton Penn. April S.-The funeral OF Galusha
A. Grow took place this afternoon at his late home
and private. only few persons being present
outside the family The services were marked by
simplicity. James T. Dubois. Of the State Depart
ment az Washington, represented the government
and had charge OF the arrangements. The Rev.
Joseph Fl. Odell. OF this city, OBLIGATED. Burial was
IA Hartford Cemetery in q mausoleum built under
the direction Of MIR. Grow twenty-five years ago.
The active pallbearers were David N Hardy,
Byron Mcdonald. J. P. Kline. George Conrad, E. E.
were William COnnell. ". F. Hallstead n ~
Clarke, S. b. Chase. Judge SeaF,e William NJ Post
NJ. Shields George A. Post and James 7. Dubois.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
MARK TWAIN SPEAKS TO ORGANISMS.
Trolley Car Intended for Their Use Smashed
in Collision at Elmira.

EImira. N Y. April 3.-Marl1 Twain assisted
in entertaining a party Of fifty Organists from
New York City who came in special Pullman
car this morning TO inspect factory. He made
an address in the Park Church and compile
mented the visitors on their tour.
When their Pullman was detached from the
ISackawanna train this morning switch engine
backed Il down to the street crossing the
station. Just then a special trolley car sent 20
carry the party TO the church bucked through
the crossing gates and ran into the Pullman
car. There were no passengers in the trolley car,
which was practically demolished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
SAYS FIREBUG BURNED HELICoN HALL
Member Of Colony So Declares-UptOn Sim
clair piseredits Statement.

Mrs. Emma Tabor. or Norwich. Conn. who was
a member of the Helcon Hall colony, wrote
letter 10 friend In this city. in which she said
that the hall was set afFe by an incendary. She
says she heard the incendiary moving about the
hall the night OF the fire. She does not fix tho
blame on any one. but thinks the affair ought u
be Investigated.
Upton Sinclair. when he was shown the letter
said Mrs. Tabor was OF nervous disposition aud
ing that some mischievous persons set the hall
afro.
Il do not credit Mrs. Tabor's letter for she s OF
n highly nervous temperament he said. What
she wrote is mere supposition II Is founded on
fact. Many members Of the colony kept late hours
and might have been heard coming in