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DIED OF OLD At so “William MoGrath Had the Ap-| pearance of Youth, but Suf- fered the Physical Decay of} a Man of Seventy-five. ‘ DOCTORS PUZZLED BY CASE. BEFORE HE WAS 20 TO WED GIRL HAS LIVED 114 YEARS, NOW WA OF @ Recalls that of a French Peasant} Girl, Who. at Seventeen, Was as! Aged Her Dotage. | as a Woman in ‘Through an autopsy performed on the ody of Willlam McGrath, who died in the Lincoln Hospital, there has been revealed a case puzzling to physicians and of great interest to scientists. It wus that of how a man less than twenty-five years old, young to all terna appearances, but whore youth was but a shell which encased the or- guns of a man of seventy-five years, THE WORLD: MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 18, 1904. =e Tat alt! 22) The Kind You LER DS e = ANegetable Preparation forAs- similating theFood andRegula- |/* ling the Stomachs and Bowels of |} Promotes Digestion Cheerful- ness and Rest.Contains neither 4; Opium,Morphine nor Mineral. Nor NARCOTIC. i fecl Remedy For Constipa- | Tom sour stemser Diente. ) Worms Convulsions ,Feverish- ial For Infants and Children, Hava Always Bought Bears the | Signature of =; In Use Me Yonamafy dior from our importations of last assembly. most deci tempting details: Bric-a-Brac Teplitz Figures—about 100 pieces, At 80c. from $1.25. from $1.50. rinan, very fancy. In figures, Center-pieces aud Com- Fall. The variety to choose from is most elaborate. ve from original prices that were lower than equal goods cost elsewhere. it will be a rare occasion for artistic and thrifty housekeepers at WaNAMAKeR’s today —even if there were not a score of other stirring attractions ready as well. Fancy China feel Dishes at $1.25 each, from | $2.50, Dates at $3 doz., from from $6.50, Chocolate Pots at fron $4. Celery Trays at $1.25 each, trom $2. Footed Comports at $1.25 each, _ A Stirring Movement — in Bric-a-Brac and China|} Thorough and radical stock-reducing operations have played havoc with prices amoung fine Bric-a-Brac, Cut Glass, fancy China, Fancy Plates, Fancy Bohemian Glassware, Jardinieres and Pedestals, The odd lots, and the surplus lots, remaining from our vast holiday operations make a Jarge and interesting collection, that covers all the long counters of our Main Aisle and the Ninth and Tenth Streets Aisles today and tomorrow. No need to tell housekeepers that kaow WANAMAKER’s what a splendid opportunity . this presents for picking up pretty and useful things for the home. There is nothing old or undesirable anywhere in the All of the wares are The reductions in prices are Here are the | ; | Cut Glass. Celery Trays, $2. worth $5. Spoon Trays, $2 worth $8. Water Cari‘es, $3. worth $5. Claret Jugs, $7.50, worth $10,505 $10, worth $15. Waiter Ju; pte., $14, from $20; pis, $18; irom $26. Sonbon Dishes. $1.50, worth $2.25; | $4, $2.75 each, |4 For Over ‘A man not yet n the prime of ife to | ness and LOSS OF SLEEP. " | trom $2.50: at $1.50, from $8. fonbon 5 3 fall appearances, McGrath was to all ports—about 100 plecen, | 5 el er tL Ea a $5 (worth $2.50; $2, worth $8; t Figures at s $1. from $2.2; 2. $450. nts and purposes physically an i ty . from $4; $: es Baskets at 7c each, from haped Olive Dishes. $1.75, octogenarian. . 40, Pace nape. ‘, He died of what was considered oo f 1 $8: 82.n0,|- Olive Dishes at GOc each, trom $1. | {pm 2.50: taney shape, $3.25, from nephritis of the kidneys. But there was | 5, from $9; | gstlad Bowls nt $1.70 ench, from |” Flower Vases. $5, worth $7.50, i ymptoms which the | ee er an eat saa Main alate and Basement, ase opin fei Gawecaurhd nor‘recon<| Abbartealfhs old Gory ‘Trase at $2.50 eneh, from isle ond Basement cile with the diagnosis, and an autopsy : aisle and Art Room eolate Pots at $1 exch, from Cut Glass Novelties neh >) Dosrs—2z,G1NI5 [ee F b [Blaniedss Let eh $5.50 Sugare and Creams, | from 34. | Pudding Sete at $7 set, from $10.50 Main nisie and Basement, nee —Steing, Vases, Coffee and Teapots and Com: »ver onc hundred pieces, | from 50¢ was held, the members of the staff b fng present. Then it was seen that in- | stead of the freart, lungs, the arterial —Jgystem and other parts of the body presenting the appearance of youth, Mo- | Grath had in reality been dying of old ‘ago at the time when most men are stil growing stronger. In some respects the case presents lt-and- Pepper Sets, sterling tops, each, j Mustard Jars, 85c. Oil Bottles, $1. yrup Jugs, N5e and $1.50. gar-and-Cream Sets, $2 at $3 pair, ss . and Fine Austrian China Several decorations, ali new, bright and showy. Every’ plece on this . from Sé | Tenth street Blevator Counter, At $5, from $7.50, malate ihelpeasant esl Candelubra — 4 lights; some of counter is worth sibout double to- Jardinieres and Reise ariecni years) uso was. the EST SD. ) ; thene are slightly imperfect. | day's prices, ' Pedestals study of the physicians of France. At eed from) $500: pele and Sancers, 200/81 26) (1S; enteen years of age she presented eon SOCen Bruit Snucere ie 10e eich Umbrella Stands and Cuspidors appearance of an old woman. In irom $12. Oatmeal Saucers at 10¢ exch. Many fine pieces to be had today her case, it was said, It was due to her was opening in Loa! Physlelans Main eisle and Art Room. | ‘Dlateeataoe stant! S0eeach, |Much below usual prices. ‘The best Oldest Man in New Jersey, Found Life, Not Death, at Passaic. Marble Vusts and Figures— At $5, wore $9. Sugars and amsataiser pair, fering we have ever made on this Thop Dishes at 7c ench, | canard riences, beautitolly, dacoratea Salad Bowls at 25c¢ and 40c each. | AU A A on Ivory-tintod ground with flower line Dishes, 2c ea. Cake plates, | nd acral decoration with gold. 7 ; 40c ea, geltstard Pote,10cea, Syrup Juge, Se e been employed in a cave where and this who examined Udell said it was im- possible for him to live more than a month, and the committee agreed to care for him while he lived in order that one of #0 great an age might be the first to be buried in the new grounds, The change of air and the good care he re ceived, however, seemed to give the oli man a new lease of Ife. The cemetery in which his remains were to be placed has been filled since then and a new fhe a was highly ozonized, zone in the atmosphere in fad worked had brought about changes in her system that ma ‘woman of her before she w ene. —— PROUD OF SILVER SERVICE.) George rac. of Pansntc, sho cnlo- rates to-day his one hundred and four- CO -perrapie’canpets FURNITURE BARGAINS. DOMESTIC RUGS KtEDUCED., ” 2 at $3.5 5 Sef M at $ 0-in., at $8, from $12; 11- from’$15. } Jardinieres—Mojolica, with a va- | Jars, 50c¢ ea, Chocolate aisle and Basement. | riety of colored grounds; embossed John F. Skelly Receives Handsome teenth birthday, is probably the oldest | plot adjoining it has been opened, i e1 utunla tor, Ola Frienaa, man in New Jeriey, tn aplte of ‘his| suisone remret te thee he has no son, WERE NOW Bohemian shapes 0c, worth 85c; 9-in., at J and he Is anxious to marry again. H ‘ RU Bkelix| the now Deputy |enneme Udell Is) well andihealthy and terday: “I have selected i Extra Velvets, 9x12. $35 $25 Fancy Glassware G5e, worth $1, jpJohn 1. Skelly, the new Deputy| younger in appearance than many a| sald, yesterday. Tl have sciected H Q 9 Jardinicres with Pedestals—Some Tenement-House Commissioner. to-day| man of eighty. He was found fifteen} good wife, and I expect to make ar Wiltons, 8.3x10.6, 85 25 Both dsefuland decorative. A clos | of the finest speci of this class of ‘ isplayed in his offices a handsome! years ago on the side in New York, |rangements with her parents to have Wilt 9x12 40 30 ing out of this line, at a reduction of | goods at great ma “saving prices— ) @llver service which was given him by| where he had. lived the marriage take place.” Beal 1itons, 0 one-third. Swedish, Austrian, German and the employees of RG. Dun & Co Kinelen iovacl Goce Sy EO een prior erecta Vanataneill eects Aero were goon | pcloast Glasses at GBc,$1 and $1.50, | English, ‘Mr. Skelly was connected with that y 4 f Ode aaa e twenty-two veurs old, | hick, heavy pile, artistic colorings. el and floral 5 ASeneont Basement rom $1, $1.50 and $2.50 each. At $25, from $35, $75, from $110. committee from Bikor Cholim Syna-| merchant. § Tankard Jugs at $4.50, fron: $7.50 | At $30, from $50. $8, ' from $16. company for twenty years and upon) gogue, in Second street, Passuic, was | She I; EE one of his notions,” sh: Decorated Plates At $25' from $40. OAK FURNITURE. eaci Eight hundred Plates are in this | 16°'go-a0 aa GOLDEN at $1.50 and $1.75, $2.75 each. retiring to accept place with the elty it was determined to give him a Umbrella Stands—New shapes and seeking an old man nearing the end of “phe idea of my marrying him | Ufe's journey to be the first to be buried decorations. sald. only Irae a joke, although he ts serious 01 der: given in the Dunn| ina new cemetery, which the congrega-|enough about tt. 2 DOOR BOOKCASES, $13.50 If] showing. witha cholce of 25 rieh| | Wings without covers, at S0e and |" “A'$4.50, from $6.50. Biuliging "rentaurants Vetter whien the ie pee 5 (Redueed from $18.) || taney plates we have ever given. AN |* (Ss tored ‘Vases at Toe; St, 1.95 | pte io0: from $12. silver service presenter wit an “ * vel 15e, Sl, 25 |. from 50, Sppropriate speoch. ‘The following | Mt PT) | BY EXPLODING LAMP. sizes, Dinner, Broakfast,Teannd Soup | and $1.50, from $1.25, $1.50, $2| $8.75, trom $17.60. wero gome of the Ruests: | *|M’ADOO TO MEET CAI AINS. |KILLED 3 DOOR BOOKCASES, $19.50 from $13.60 to $24 w doren. “Nees | Aid $2.60 each. Cuspidors— Dark ‘solid grounds ty J. y, Thomas &. = (Reduced from $28.) ; + Now | ninth street Blevator Counter. with gold. $l each. Fancy China Quality of the finest French, and fn four new and choice decoratio: Salad Bowls at 65c, from $1; 75c, from $1.50; 80c, from pias ; $1, from $2; $1.75, from $2.75. | Girl Terribly Burned Refore Help Oan Reach Her. ‘The explosion of a lamp in the apart- ment of Mabel Kinnin, of No, 822 West Highteenth street, resulted in her death. ‘The lamp exploded in her hands and she At 50c, from 90c, At 60¢, from $1. ¥) Also a small lot of very handsome tall Cuspidors in French China. At $8.75, from $7.50. At $4.25, from $8.50. At $4.50, from $9. At $6, from $10. Ninth street alsie and Basement. JOHN WANAMAKER. All Will Be the Guests of Judge MacLean. Commissioner McAdoo, who has kept the police captains busy hunting pool- room keepers and gamblers since he took charge of the Police Department, 1s to meet them on a basis of social equality at a reception to be given by Judge Charles F. MacLean, on Jan. 26. ‘The reception will be given at Judge MacLean's home, Mott Mansion, No 2125 Fifth avenue. The captains’ wives defended many tnportant |are ulso included in the invitations. Crain, John J, Dietz, Dantel F, Coha- » J. Pondergast, Thurlow Cunlifte, incent Butler, Cc. Ww. Minton and J. Cut Glass. 8-in, Bowls, $3, worth $5; $5, worth $8; $6.50, worth $9: v-in., $8.50, | worth $12, 7-in. Nappies, $2.75, worth $3.75; | 8-in., $4, from $6; 9-in., from 88.50. ward F. Frith. Sheehy, LIBRARY TABLES, $12.50 & $21 (Reduced from $17.60 and $27.) was burned rom head to foot. ‘Seeing her in flames, her sisters, Susan Long Cred it and Marion Kini ran screaming |, the password into our bargain camp. ———— HALE AND HEARTY AT EIGHTY. D. W. Travis, Police Magistrate of Peekskill and one of the best known lawyers of Westchester County, has been receiving congratulations upon the celebration of his eighticth birthday gndge Travis has been practicing in ‘Westchested for more thap half a cen- tury and has —- Broadway, 4th Ave., 9th & 10th Sts Formerly 4. T. Stewart & Co. <= Mrs. Margaret Cassidy. trick Con- nelly, who was visiting Mra, Caasiday went to the rescue, and he put out the flames by throwing @ rug around the cases. He walks four or five miles | Judge MacLean was formerly a Police mbulance was called from the eat. and his ston is ‘as fem and | Commissioner and Nas entorcained tie | Rew Leek hosieal, bue Dr. Weld c elastic as a man of twenty-five. captains at similar receptions before. | do nothing for the unfortunate gi 104 To 108 West 14® St. NEAR 6. Brootayn Stores. Flatbush Av near Fulton St_ MALARIA Germ Infected Air. Malaria is not confined exclusively to the swamps and marshy regions of the country, but wherever there is . bad air this insidious foe to health is found. Poisonous vapors and gases from sewers, and the musty air of damp cellars are laden with the germs of this misérable disease, which are breathed into the lungs and taken up by, the blood and transmitted to every part of the body. ‘hen you begin to feel out of sorts without ever stspecting the cause, No energy or appetite, dull headaches, sleepy and tired and completely fagged out from the slightest exer- tion, are some of the deplorable effects of this enfeebling malady. Asthe disease es and the blood becomes Figures As They ARE Consult the 1904 WORLD ALMANAC and Encyclopedia. It contains complete statistical tables of MANUFACTURING AND MINING in all of the States and Territories. 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After a trial you would not nye with thjs player any more than you would banish the recollection of the most pleasant memory of your fife. ‘10,000 Cecilian Music Rolls at 50% Discount. : This means that you can buy anv piece of music in our library for just one-half zegular price— $7 Rolls 50c. *2 Rolis*1. *%3 Rolis*i.50. This is an opportunity for which the public has been waiting for years, and will undoubtedly result in bringing prominently to the notice of hundreds of peo- ple the Cecilian Piano Player, which has proven its superiority over other player. and the same can be demonstrated to you if you will call at our Piano Warerooms, ain aor. Wa The sale of the Music Rolls at HALF PRICE will continue until the entire 10,000 rolls are exhausted. Positively no music rolls will be exchanged. TO} more deeply poisoned, boils and abscesses and dark or yellow spots appear upon the skin, When the poison is jeft to ferment and the microbes and germs to multiply in the blood, Liver and Kidney troubles and other serious complications often arise. As Malaria begins and develops in the blood, the treat- 2, ment to be effective must begin theretoo. S.S.S. destroys the germs atid poisons and purifies the olluted blood, and under its tonic effect the de- ilitated constitution rapidly recuperates and the system is soon clear of all signs of this depressing disease. S. S.S. is a guaranteed purely vegetable remedy, mild, pleas- ant and harmless. Write us if you want medical advice or any special information about your case. This will cost you nothing. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GAs Fulton $t., Elm Place & Hoyt St., Brooklyn. ade || $3 Worth of Stamps FREE Tuesday. |! COUPON. Upon presenting this coupon at A. 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