The evening world. Newspaper, December 7, 1903, Page 5

ALWAYS DESIRED TO DIEM UNIFORM Polfoeman. Frank C. Radean, Who Lost His Life in Saving. “Others at a Fire, Had His} Wish Fulfilled. © ~~ BLUECOATS WERE HIS IDOLS. "Dead Man's Father Tells of Sgn's Longing When a Lad to Join the Force — Underwent Dangerous Operation to Become Eligibic. “It was the opportunity Frank has waited for gil ‘his tife,"" sald John Dadi- ean, ahaking his gray and wrintled head toward the bier where lay the form of his son in the bright dlue uniform that he putt on for the first time one Fear and eight days ago. ‘The old man was spseating slowly Gnd quietly to a little group of old fourth Wardens who all morning had filed in and out of the Radican home at No. 46 Rose street. The news that Ho- ‘8 Meeman Frank C. Radican had therolc- ally sacrificed his glife in the fire at tho Weething Brothers’ Restaurant, at No. 120 Fulton street, penetrated to the tour 4 eorners of the Fourth Ward long before fhe stalwart yollng form ‘was cartied {nto the grief-stricken home by his com- .@ Tades tn blue, - “It 1s pretty hard that a boy should be ‘taken this way, and so spon,” sald > the father, grimly, “but I recall once, © when he was a wee bit of a lad, and saw @ policeman carried out of a fire, @ying, he turned to me ant said, ‘Pop. » I want to die in a uniform like that.’ ~ “Ever since he began to take notice Frank has had only one ambition—to ; be a ‘cop,’ as he called it. He never | Was ike the other hoys about, sourry- ing away at the approach of a blue oat, or shying a stick or stine at the = @memy from safe distance. “The men in the blue uniformss were ' ever the Idols of the lad, and when ohe Would stop and talk to him he would | eome running home to tell about it. Lenged to Get on the Force. “It was the sdme while he was at £ @ohool. When he left school and had to go to work, the used to tell us day | aedter day that he was going to get on 4 the‘force some how, come what might. } “When he was about eighteen years | @a ho si %he Fulton Market And was very suc- 4 cessful. His success did not make him GMorget bis ambition, however, and as goon as tie was old enough he put in < his applicajion and began to study for the examinations. * But just about this time he began to suffer.from varicose veins, and the doctors told him that while he was troubled that way he could never pass ‘the physical examinations. He twok every kind of treatment for them, but they did not seem to get better, But the boy did not despair. He said: ‘1 am golng to be a potlceman before 1 ie, and I must get rid of these some way.’ Bravely Underwent Operation. “At last Frank went to a well-known surgeon, who told him the veins could = be removed by an operation. He said the operation wiuld be dangerous, but the boy selzed at the opportunity eager- jy and never feared une result for a ‘ @oment, It was successful, and he Passed the physical examinations. ‘Then he had to wait. “He waited for his turn for several years, but he knew it would come (and was supremely happy. He had @ assed all his* examinations way up and, w hen the listed turned around to , bis mene he was appointed. “He, came: home with his uniform ¥ just’ one yoar and eight days ago, ten proudest boy that ever put o nthe blue. } @ made joue's heart giad to see the , lad strut about in it and fonale as % ‘tilly and nightstick, But ‘he haa hardy put on his blue suit with tue bright. buttons. when ‘he declared that { he would wit promotion on his mersts > alone. “ibis uniform makes a man brave," he told me, ‘apd { only pray that. an opportunity’ may, come to me soon to prove ff.’ Ho was’ assigned down here to ihe Old Sip station and there didn't geem to come many opportunities, that & Uniil yesterday. Died the Death of a Hero, "T° can gee the boy," continued the ‘aged father, dropping this vokw toa ‘whisper, “rising to whe chance that fire | Offered.’ I can feel as he felt when he ? caw the smoke and flame and knew * there, were people to be saved in those H NY * Fight place with that of y_ another aiwho wore the same unllorm, ar ’m sad,” concluded mp nd I'm é ke father, brushing a hand across his a ace, and turning away from the old fronies who were slowiy filing past, the , ler of the young policeman, “A mother, | Bree younger brothers and two sisters fat Inthe shadow of one corner of the \ © room weeping softly. POPE HEARS ADVENT SERMON @Waire of the Propaganda Wait Capuchin Monk Preaches ges : Fieve, a Capuchin. ‘fhe Sunction was most interesting and jeturesque. A pulpit Was erected: un- r the canopy/of the throne, in front a ling of seats for uno cardinals, were seats fi ft the church, In a. the rigat of the} re_resembling a@ J, surrounded by a oe ul, bers When all present ed, ing. al ent were seated, Ss Hgurs, clad in waite, red behing . and the ‘audience y | Gacdinals waluting by taking oe uel gucchettos. was Pop ole w seit,” When veal @rose and was about to leave ed a little cigar fusiress in |} § , ROME, Dec. 7—The Congregation of the Propoganda should have met to-day fo discuss important business, inclnding Kimerican affairs, but the cardinals all Went to the Adyent sermon at the Vat- dan, and the meeting of tho Propa- ‘ganda waa pgstponed. The Pope was sent at the sermon, which wae delly- in the Throne Hall by the apos- tol preacker, Father Paolo Della for, the ovher POLICEMAN WHO LOST HIS LIFE BY BRAVERY AT FIRE. GRIEVE 10 DEATH Helpmate from Youth. Proparations were made to-day for the funeral of Ahthony ougherty, who for many years lived in South Orange ave- | nue, Newark. His body will be laid be- | side that of his wife, for whom he grieved himself to death. Although ninety-seven years old, he was strong, rugged and active until less than two months ago, when his wife died. They were married many years ago when both were young. They had helped each other in the struggling days before their fortune was made, and their love was strengthened as old age over- took them. it A Simple living prolonged thelr lives, an o1d friends died one by one, until they Were almost alone of all those who had deen young with them. So devoted were they that they were seldom out of each other's ‘sight, for they Knew that the time could not be long. When Mrs, Dougherty becdme sick he at at her bedside night and day until his grandson coaxed him away for a few hours of rest, She died on Oct. 1 ‘The old man was crushed. In a day he aged years and his step lost its elasticity. “Bccoming weaker and weaker each day, he was forced to take to his bed four’ days ago, and rd died with a smile on his lip: Mr." Dougherty was a pioneer In the manufacture of morocco’ goods. He re- o and devoted his time to the tired trom this, business twenty years, his real estate. Ho was one of the are: | est property-holders In Newark. 1 a AS al I Vegetable Preparation for As- ing the Food and Ret ula. ‘Stomachs and Bowels of pony | Promotes Digestion. Cheerful | ness and Rest.Contains neither OT NARCOTIC. Piecipe of Ola Dr SANUEL PITCHER fe t q Aperfect Remedy for Constipa- | ial } Hien, Sour Stomach, Diarrheea Worms Convulsions, Feverish- ness and LOSS OF SLEEP. Vac Simile Signature of OVER LOSS OF WIE Anthony Dougherty, $7 Years Old, Dies Soon After Passing Away of His Companion and ALG Mens ——————d EXACT COPY OF WRAFPER.,. a THE WORLD: MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER CASTORIA The Kind You Have Always Bought Use for Over Thirty Years ASTORIA Trin CRITAUR COMPANY. HEW VouR Orry. Worth of (Good Dec, 8.) E. W. RANAMM, Fulton St., Elm Place & Hoyt St., Brooklyn. Stamps FREE Tuesday. COUPON, Upon presenting this coupon at A, 1. Nammi's Store, Tuesday, Dec. 8, id making purchases am >unting to $1.00 or more, we will give three dollars’ worth of Blue Trad- ing Stamps Free, in addition to those you receive on your pux 12Ist St. & 3d Ave, ; J» | GILT cuarrs. damask, velour or silk tapestry. ' \ Open. Saturday Evenings ed him- - the white, Naveen gts 12Ist Street and 3d Ave. & SONS Chatham Sa.: 2226 to 2234 Third Ave.|193 to 205 Park Row. Two Establishments. EVERYTHING Fox HOUSEKEEPING.|| EVERYTHING RELIABLE. Carpets, Rugs, Bedding, Ranges, Stoves, Ftc. RGAAL| CHRSTMAS SUGGESTIONS. | MORRIS CHAIRS... MORRIS ROCKERS... 121st Stre TOILET TABLES PARLOR TABLES, PIER GLASSES....... GILT WALL GLASSES, . LACE CURTAINS.. vee 9.50 : cra \, | REED ROCKERS... oan 9.05 PIANO’ STOOLS.....3.. Mahogany finished) VERNIS MARTIN GOODS, | PICTURES, frame, upholstered in PARLOR CABINETS AND TABLES. LANMPs, CLOCKS, BASY CHAIRS, ETC, FINE PARLOR . 88,90 STOVE, . 1.25 Nickel trim- mings, direct draft, 9-inch fire pot, inside meas- ure; nickel D) swinging cover. 8,20 1,10 } ( u 5VPIECE’ PARLOR SUITS. mahogany finish frames, up- 29.75 ROMAN CHAIR, PARLOR DESKS, | holstered in Damask, reduced from $45.00 to Bi, $. . $4.90 3-PIECE SUITS AT VERY LOW PRICES ALSO, i $8.90 Cash or Liberal Credit. | “me If Requested, , COWPERTHWAIT & SONS, Park Row, near Chatham Sqi , 4 lengths, 36 inches wide. l 3d Avenue, 59th and 60th Streets. PEOCEEEESLESES ERE AAA POSVSSSNTTODESETS 29d0dTEETIOIIOTNS FESVITEVITIIIIIDS 1S RRR TTS IN rae roeeree Ask to be shown the “Amaranth” Shoe For Women at $1.98 a Pair. You'll be impressed by its many gvod polats. Sound Jewelry Investments. | Many people who have bouglt articles of jewelry from us (espe- cially diamonds) have found them valued this year much about the original purchase price. You can’t buy trash in our Jewelry Store—we don’t sell any- thing that hzsn’t intrinsic value. So when you select a jewelry “‘tt or something for you..clf from our hundred-thousand-dollar steck you are making a sound investment. Solld Gold Rings—like Maratea in miny beauti- \I UB ful designs; set with one, white bright cut dia- mond; — special Solid God Pocket Knives, with 2 blad s; Special saie price*2.95 With 3 blades, .$3.95 With 4 blades. .$4.95 Zhi sale price, 36.95 ste) A Heart Diamond —In Rings solid _.\\VI/z plain and gold set with fancy fine cut dia. styles, mond; spe- = set with cial sale 47] ww stones; pric:, $9.50 Special sale price Sold Goid Linx Cuff Buttons, in many beautiful “de- signs, set with fine cut diamonds; spe- cial sale price, Solld Gold Cutt Buttons--size of illustration; in plenty of beautiful designs; special sale price, pair... . 95c Solid Gold Heart Charms —- Set with diamonds; special sale price ...... 98 CII, TS rs inseveral designs; special Clasps —In several sale beautitul designs; PRICE. .o00 ceeceeee $2.75 special sale price9Sc Main Floor, Front, Centre. $10 Morris Chair for $6.98. These chairs are exactly like the illustration. The frames are Mee heavy and massive, with broad arms and carved claw feet of solid oak and mahogany finish; back adjusts to four positions; spring seats; cush- ions of handsome velours, all hair filled; good value ! Bate at $10—special for 6.98 Ne Tuesday, only Seventy-five other styles on exhibition, Fourth Floor. Dress Patterns for Gifts. The gift spirit never entered the dress goods sections more thoroughly than it does this year. There are so many new things made so appropriate for gifts that column after column could be used in enumerating them. We'll give jou hints from day to day to suffice. These are put up in dress lengths: _ Percales. Ginghams. ‘ a All new, regular selling price Dainty 7 Dew,» Gesigns in| dress 5c, yard; special at he ic Figured Batiste. rent hee uate iB lengths of yards; regular price $2.25 yd.; special, yd., $1.69 ‘Main Floor, Near Rotunda. Renaissance Dresser Scarfs. Some friend particylar about her room—keeps it fixed up just ‘so all the time? Or maybé it strikes nearer home—a sister? You can get no prettier gift for her than a Renaissance scarf or centrepiece. ‘We are showing them at almost every price, and at each price you can buy something lasting and really artistic, 8 yds., $1.00. 10 yds., $1.25. 12 yds., $1.50. Ot All-Over Lace. With Linen Centres. 6 to 12 inches, round and square, 10c. 8 to 14 inch, round and to 39c. each. ; 00s ai ee ae 18 to 27 inches, roundjand square, ‘Wbe. t0 $1.08 each, 18 to 36 inch, round and square, Bc. 20x40 Inch Scarfs, $2.25 and $2.75. | 20x54 inch Scarfs, $2.25 and $3.98. , 20x48 inch Scarfs, $2.96, 20x72 inch Scarfs, $2.98 and $3.98, 20x60 inch Scarfs, $2.98 to $3.75. Main Floor, s0th St. Section. Beavtiful Tapestry Porticres. a Ms ote variety and every one a wor adjunct to the interior draping scheme. We are quoting exceptionally low pri to close out these special lots. ¥ ah) $2.98 for $4 Portieres. Others at $3.50 and $4.50, Nile, Empire and rose, $5.50 for $7.50 Portieres. Finer grades at $8, $9 and $10.75. © In rich plain colors, with mercer- | $35 for jute Velour Portieres, ized borders, edged with heavy The finest grades cord, in red, green, olive and rose. Third Floor, 60th St. Section, 46.75 tor $9 Portieres, Fully mercerized tapestry, in red, | Weunreservedly recommend the “worthmore Shoe” For Men al $3 a Pair strictly high-grad h, weareresisting SmoKed Tongves. Extra fine and large; spe- clal to-morrow, Ib. 15¢ Basement. MINGDALE BROS., BLOO. ROS.» BLUOMINGDALES’. SEOLEGASEASAESESS LECLEEDER ROO SEES EELEREELESEESESEE SES ASRAOAAEAOSLSE LEE HESESESSESES OS SEREESESSEESSOSOD eee aS ARAL AL ORT POSOSSSIISSSOVDS SOFEPSSSOSIFTIIT FIVIFIGTISISGOTID PROOISIOISOTIIITS FEISS SIGSGIFSTIS BIGISSIVOIODIVOSD 1904 World Almana Ready January Ist. seeceeeeeeeeeeses ALL CARS TRANSFER TO { SELES Etre Se” Some Draits on Ireland} and Other Foreign Countries. Banking Dept. Watches by the Thousands! Never in the history of our watch store lave we sold so many watches during the first week of December. Why is it? Isn’t i 8@ & cause people have come to know our watches for miore than “facer value?” We guarantee every one in every way ana sell watches at savings which average a full third. $3.49 for Women’s, Enamel $2.95 for Women’s Solid Silvery Watch Sets— ‘Watch Sets. In xreen, < Becutifully i sarnet, engraved, ruby, fitted * tur- with fine quoise, Swiss etc., mov :ments, with silver chat breoch fine ch telaine brooch pin to pin to match, match, ‘ each set Each set f ‘ ina ina satin TEAS, pretty lined plush case. Not so long ago| box: identical sets were sold for $10. $1.85 for Women’s $5 Watches, of Solid Silver, handsomely ¢ n- graved, stem- $10 and $12 Gold. Watches. > winder and set- y bi F \ Small sizes, stem! ter, fitted with winders, with fi fine Swiss move- | fi B-TMSwiss movements, ments. Only one fy richly engraved, ene~ toa customer, etal phe none to dealers. monogram. ‘ Main Floor, Front, Contre, Fine Furs at About Half! * We've never had better luck with our Fur business. Just when we were buying a great big extra stock of furs the warm weather made furriers anxious ¢o sell, even at cut prices. Then cold weather. sated and our good luck doubled. We could supply your every fur. need at io a Saving of About Half. Every fur in this sale is worthy to be sold at full price were ot our hug stee: principle “give customers every trade-ad . gained.” . ie $45.00 Fox Sets, $25.00. Japanese Rear Sets, $6.95. - Consisti flat pillow Muff and | . Consisting of beautiful long fluffy long metal’ cither Isabella oF pale bee 100 ipches long and large flat fox. uff. “i Black Lynx Sets, $22.00, | Nearseal Fur Coats, $25.00, Consisting of fist pillow Muff and | ,,23, 4nd 24. toches, lous: very, Say ade. long Stole to match. Y ‘Alaska Sable Sets, $16.00. Nearseal Coats, $29.00. $s With nutria, beaver, Alaska ' Come of ies pillow Muff and | or mink collar, cuffs and revers. ~ ee SN ier Stylish Nearseal Cozts, Blended Mink Sets, $16.50. .00. E: Consisting of new style Ct Muff Trimmed with mink, Alaska sable; and long Boa to match. Squirrel or chinchilla. Second Floor, 50th’ St. Section, Lace Curtains and Bed Sets. . Qualities Dependable—Prices Irresistible. ' If you've a whole house that needs curtains; of if you've om single window that needs one single curtain; or if you've a bed that will be enhanced in attractiveness by a Renaissance covering, should not fail to come to the Curtain Store to-moryow to see what we are offering: 4 We're clearing out certain lots of worthy curtains that cannot be re-ordered and have reduced prices wonderfully on each and every pair we wish to get new owners for at once. * { Irish Point Lace Curtains. $4.00 kind, $2.75 pair. $10.00 kind, $7.50 pair. $9,00 kind, $6.50 pair. $6.00 kind, $4.50. $5.00 kind, 3.50. Renaissance Lace Curtains. ca $5.00 kind, $3.50 pair. $18.00 kind, $12.50 pair, $6.50 kind, 64.50 pair ; * 3.50 kit 3.00. $27.00 kind, $20.00. $10.00 kind, §7. § algae $22,00 kind, $15.00. i Bonne Femme Curtains. . a In Arab and White, ind, $2.25 each, $10.50 kind, $6.50each, $4.50 kind, $2.98 each. B50 tina $4.25. $12.50 kind, $9.00, $7.50 kind, $5.50. Is $11.50 kind, $7.50, F i 23 Noltingham Lace Curtains. be 4 75 kind, $1.25 pair. $4100 kind, $2.50 pair. $3.50 kind, $2.25 pair, & a $00 kind, 5300" $2.50 kind, $1.75. $4.50 kind, $3.00, “Aa A Ruffled Renatssance Bed Sets. BS For full and three-quarter size beds. Have Renaissance centre, edge and tt serting, valance lace around edge and sides, 3 Each put up in a separate box. Prices, 3 $3.50, $3.98, $4.98, $6.00 & $7.00 Double Valve Hosiery. — Often lately it's been our good fortune to offer men’s and women’s hosiery at half price. Here’s another offering of this kind, and if you're practising sound economy you Il be here 1 choosing from this assortment of men’s and women’s 2c 25c. hosiery to-morrow at, per pair, é Women's 2-thread black stainless cotton hosiery, double soles, all sizes. « Women's 2-thread black stainless, fleece-lined, double soles, all sizes. Men’s 4:thread heavy black cotton socks, double soles, all sizes. Men's &xford miature and natural wool socks, all sizes, Main Floor, 50th St. Section. ALL CARS TRANSFER TO ~ BLOOMINGDALES’. BLOOMINGDALE BROS., | 3d Avenue, 59th and Goth Streets. wecevo cae oc: meets