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Dowling, of the Embattled Ninth, Proves His Proposition that Every City Father Has His Price, 'N “STAGE MONEY,” TOO, BOUGHT OF A FAKIR. The Pure One Voted ‘to Please His Friends” and Pocketed Bank Roll of Green Pictures, Like a Boodler, When the Board of Aldermen meetu on the first Monday of the New Year there will be a vacant seat, that of an Alderman whose desk {s near that of Frank Dowling, and {t will be due to Mr. Dowling's desire to be facetious. The Alderman in question is known as ona whose honesty has never been brought tn question, When those little measures known as “strikes” are up, the Alderman votes as his consclence dictates. No accusing finger Is ever pointed at him and the constituency point with prid at its repre- islature, he would fall Even I ’ “ing it tt ig enough price, would, Any man has his price. Hon- esty t# relative.” And the man from the district once owned by Devery dis- coursed philosophically upon the fratity @f man, and particularly Aldermen, Dowling's There was no par bit of legisiation up, but partment had asked perm! @ ton of coal without publi Consent was asked tor {mme sideration. The member wh picion always has opposed the buy- without public letting. Dh, vote for It sald Dowling “sometimes {t 9 a good thing. Vote for It for vour friends, {t's near Christ. mas, know," The a man voted for his friends. A min ter he turned away, and a anded to Dowling a It was rolls as are soid'¢e It looked ay it and or more dol- ped It Into the desk f him without being t or two of paper,” asked Angel “Tumbled,” next to to have such him, looked tn ts il of money and closed Wingless * he sald; and Hy Yes" or an fnat yin th unt — BEAUTY LESSONS, Liilan Russe will gtye Beauty L all Christmas Week in ih, rE ‘G WORLD. They are good Practical common ~ sense guides to The first lesson in Monday's NG WORLD Dec. % 2 retuned him from time to time the OOO TS TEMPTED, ANGEL DETECTIVES AND ALDERMAN FELL GAMBLERS FIGHT Forty Card Players, Raided, At- tack Officers with Stilettoes and Revolvers, and Desperate Battle Follows, ONE IMPRISONED IN BARREL CAPTURE). Leader Leaps Through Window, Taking Sash with Hin—Eight Taken Prisoners After Strug- gle—Others Escape. Four detectives of the East One Hun- dred and Fourth Street Station—| O'Grady, Steinkamp, Upton and Ma-) honey—rushed {nto a gambling house on the second floor of No, 2@ East One Hundred and Elghth stret last night and shouted “Hands up!” pointing re- volvers at forty men who were playing saganetto, the Itallan national game at ards | The fe.ty men were on thelr feet in| an instant, tushing at the detectives, | each man carrying a knife, a stiletto or a revolver, There was nothing for tives to do but to back to the ind flaht The leader of the gambling gang whom the detectives recognized as Pas jusle Remaneo, hurled a stiletto at Detective Mahoney, who threw up his arm. Tho blade passed through the de- tective’s overcoat sleeve and pinned w Im fast. Upton hit Remaneo on the head with a club and the an went down, but was up again in @ moment and dived through a win the sash with him, He fe snow in the back yard. Others f m, and the detectives gat only elgh he detectives were about to leave when they heard a cry from a ba and rolling tt Into the street they leased a gambler who had been u to got out the prisoners were taken to the police| station | We sei! to the con sumer more reasonably than othera because we are manufact ne t GUTLOHN FUR COMPANY. 701 BROADWAY, NEAR 10TH 8T (kt psa” Gus Cures a Cold inOneDay, 2 Days re ey ADAGE EBOIDLLOROL AMEDD OPEN NIGHTS UNTIL CHRISTMAS, 4 OUR HELPFUL CREDIT ENABLES YOU TO THINK: OF OTHERS AND YOURSELF AS WELL. By all means make a Christmas gift to those who have a right’ @ ty expect one of you, or you'll regret it after Christmas. thie ba OE OO ODE 269-261 Sixth Ave,, And at the? @ same time make adequate preparation to be properly dressed for thes $ greatest of holidays, or you won't enjoy it ? tion, with genuine pure white finely cut diamond, in 14-karat € Tiffany or faney AS mounting; sold by exclusive Jewellers at sso; for $35 $3 Down and $1 Weekly, A rich Diamond Ring, just like illus- tration, of Roman or polished gold, < with perfectly cut, SS pure white stone in tooth mounting; y “CHS sold by ex- $50 clusive jewellers at $70; for $5 Down and $1 Weekly, BLBOFBOF-99SHSO SD 5-96-96665-96469.249 76-5 re i FORE 10 ccccrcrsecceaes ‘ duced from $15 and $17.50 to.. OL LLLLOOO2-22O40-0-6-$-' & Both can be easily done, for we'll sell you the most beautiful d 4 monds, magnificent jewelry and appare! @ tailored suits and overcoats, and a 4 amounts, weekly or monthly, after the The Most Appreciated Gifts. A beautiful Ring, just like itustra-) SUITS READY TO WEAR ON THE INSTANT. If you've neglected until now ready with beautifully tailored, perfect-fitting suits, with shapes to fit 4 men of all proportions, of Black Thibet, . Scotch Woollens and Black and Fancy Cheviots breasted coats; sold from $15 to $17.50; all OVERCOATS FOR IMMEDIATE REQUIREMENTS, A grand collection of the most stylish Overcoats of Friezes, + Kerseys, Meltons and stylish mixtures; medium or heavy weights, 2 and all lengths; splendidly trimmed and beautifully tailo ‘4 and shapes to fit men of all proportions; re- gifts, as well as the fin t in payment the smallest s day = Gypsy mounting solid ~ }- karat, hand. hey man colored, (J white, — perfectly ut one i"? diamond, $100 : $15 Down and $1.50 Weekly. |: A gen of a Ring, just like illustra. tion, pure white, perfectly cut soli talre diamond, mounted in 44- karat Tiffany ring; very superior qual- ity; sold by ex. bcaphid jewellers at #5 $125 $20 Down and $2 Weekly, providing a proper suit, we are® Unfinished Worsteds,? + Single or double ¢ $12.75: tailored; sizes } $12.75: | Lace Waists, Selling al $5.98. With the ald of reserves | Last Day Hints---Beautiful If you were thinking fora month you couldn’t decide on anything richer or more beautiful as a Christmas gift for some one than one of these handsome waists. Here are lace waists that Should Be Sold for $7.50 going toemorrowat $5.98each! The lace itself is of an exquisite quality and comes in the pretty figured and floral designs. The fronts of the waists are made with prettily shaped yokes, trimmed with heavy Irish lace insertings and beautiful large me- ton in the back, 2 5 $5 98 All sizes at Bloomingdales’ to-morrow, each. . . dallions. : The waists are lined throughout with silk and but- Here we call attention to a lot of beautiful new model silk waists we've Just received, and priced at $5.98 and $7.98. Recon Floor, foth St Last Day Hints—How Ahbovt One of These Frocks al 69c? This special sale at Bloomingdales’ for to-morrow offers splendid opportunities for getting a dainty frock or two to make a de- lightful Christmas, present for some little girl you know, These pretty dresses are Worth $1 Each. There are several styles for selection and they come in the prettiest of fancy mixtures. Some are made with round yokes, trimmed with folds of cashmere, and ruffle over shoulders finished with lace medallions and pretty braids of different mixtures, These garments are well made in every detail and lined throughout, n. Sizes 4 to 12 years—special while the lot lasts at None sent C. O. D. - 69e Girls’ Russian Frocks for $4.98, $5.49 & $6.98, In pretty box pleated styles of fancy mixtures and fine Serges, emblem embroidered on front snd all effectively trimmed—some with white laundered collars —sizes 4 to 14 years. Second Floor, Sth St. Section. Last Day Hints--Scttle on Some of This Good Hosiery. You'll find the Bloomingdale Hosiery Store with plenty of the best holiday sorts and variety broad enough to suit any purse. Prices, of course, as always at Bloomingdales’, mean much to economists. Judge by these Men's and Women's Hosiery, Pair, 12'<c, Women’s two-thread cotton stockings, black, with white or black feet Women's heavy black fleece-lined cotton stockings Women's black cotton stockings with fancy polka dots—guaranteed to keep their color. Men's heavy four-thread black cotton socks, in all sizes. Men's natural wool socks, all sizes. Women’s 50c StocKings, Pair, 35c. Imported plain and lace boot patterned cotton stockings, with silk hand embroidering. Fine cashmere stockings with Oxford heels and toes Men's and Women’s 35c Hostery, Pair, 19c. Women's imported black cotton stockings, Hermsdorf dyed, with plain black feet, white feet or white split soles—all sizes, Women's black cashmere stockings, with merino heels and toes Men's imported fancy striped silk embroidered socks. Men's plain black, tan and gray cotton socks with white split feet Tailor-Made All-Wool Jersey Leggings. Made of the best Jersey cloth, cut according to proper measurements, fin- ished and sewed throughout with silk thread— All sizes, 2 to 10 years, 7S 11 to 16 years, ic * 85¢ " ; Women’s, Children's, Misses’, Children’s Goat Leather Leggings, Pair, $1.25. finest grades in black and tan—all sizes—made to retail at $2 a pair, I attention to our splendid assortments of velvet corduroy leggings ) match most any costume Mat Se Floor. 50) Clothing Bargains Unequalled. Certainly the man with a practical turn of mind will allow his mind to be turned trom holiday bustle to- morrow long enough to buy that suit or overcoat—for! ¢ the savings are too big for anyone to miss. Men’s $8 & $10 Suits, $5.66 | : Men’s $12 & $15 Suils, $8.75. Men’s® 1 2&5 1 5Overcoats, $8.75 Men’s Worsted Trousers, $3.95 Men’s Tuxedo Suits for $15. Men’s Smoking Jackets, $4.95 Youths’ Bell Overcoats, $6.95 Boys’ $3.50 Suits and Overcoals, To-Morrow, $1.80 Boys’ $4 Overcoals, $2.95 Boys’ Suits and Overcoals, $3.95 You will confer a special favor upon the store if you will carry small packages, REINA SUM tI ‘ 4 oi. A . \ aaa Sits oe a ee , shopping day, you're offered splendid inducements. $7.50 for Wom- = VENING, DUT MDE 24, Wu, “J Last Day Shopping Will Be Satisfactory In Every Sense al Bloomingdales’ The buying of Christmas gifts at Bloom- ingdales’ will be as safe to-morrow as it was a month ago, We make it a point every vear that each and every one of the two to three thousand additional helpers engaged to augment our regular selling forces during the holiday period shall be aman or woman of intellie gence, capacity and experience—able in ever’ way (o serve each individual customer correctly and to cope with any shopping emergency that may arise, What we say of these additional sales- people may also be said of the reinforce- ments in our delivery—and, in fact, every department in the store. . Thus, we can assure you that ia on this last busy day before Christmas will be shorn of all annoyances and dissatistac- tion whatever, The Bloomingdale Stocks are still replete with thousands upon thousands of gift-sug- gestions and in many lines we have taken this opportunity of reducing prices very radically. About Delivertes—All purchases made to morrow or to-morrow evening, even up to store-closing time, will be delivered to their proper destinations either Christmas eve or early Christmas morning, Store Open This Evening and Christmas Eve until ten o'clock. Last Day Hinis--Wouldn’l a Watch Be Just the Thing? The gift-ideal is indeed a watch—a watch that’s accurate and re- liable—the sort to be had always in the Bloomingdale Watch Store. Broad stocks for selection still, and for to-morrow, the last Christmas For \nstance:— $3.49 for Wome en's $6.00 En- $2.95 for Women's $6 Silver Chate- laine Watch Sets— rely These watches are in windersand handsomely engraved pendant set; they come in exquls. ite colorings of royal blue, tur- quoise, garnet, green as wellas black; are fitted with excellent complete, with cases—set with good movements—sterling silver pins to match; all complete in pretty satin lined box. | Swiss movements; en’s $15.00 | pretty pin in beautiful plush case. Gold Filled $3.65 for Men's Watches and Women's hunting case Gold-Filled and style, in hands Solid Silver somely en Watches—Hunt- graved and en- gine turned cases, fully wat- ranted for ten % years they have seven jewelled Morningside movements and are stem winders and pendant set—guar- anteed timekeepers, ing case aad open face styles, beauti. engine Styles, fitted with BS 7-jewelledStandard American move ments; every watch thoroughly ex- $13.50, $16.50 amined and guaranteed to give & $18.50 for utmost satisfaction, Men's, Wom- $6.78 for Elgin en's & Boys’ or Waltha Solid Gold Watches —Sol | Watches— silver and gold. American makes filled cases, war- —in engraved, }\ ranted for five engine — turned | years;they’re fitted and plain pok with fine 7-jew ished cases, ware elled Waltham or ranted to assay 8-Larat—fitted with widy yy tlgin movements, celebrated Waltham and Elgin move. USS and are guaran. ments— values up to £30.00, teed to keep absolutely correet time. Main Floor, Front. Centre Why Not a Mackintosh? Instances of money-savings on good sorts follows $3.49 and $4,39 — Misses’ Auto mackintoshes of all-wool serge, navy blue, with light plaid Iin- ings; belted backs, full sleeves, rolled velvet collars, with and without shoulder capes—lengths 42 to $2 inches. $3.98—Women's mackintoshes of all-wool navy blue serge and double-breasted capes and rolled velvet collars—lengths 54 to 60 inches. $4,98—Women's auto mackin- toshes in navy and black all-wool serge, made with full sleeves, sin- gle shoulder capes and fitted belts—lengths $4 to 60 inches. Second Floor, 80th St. Seotion. Boys’ Waisls, 49c and 98c, A Christmas gift of some of these smart, welkmade waists or blouses for the little boy you're interested in would be very nice indeed, These waists and blouses are of good quality flannel in good shades of navy blue and red. Sizes 6 to 13 years, at, each, 49¢. and ORe, Becond Floor, Sth St. Section. 4 Bescon Plover, 69th Bt. Section, Lexington to Third Avenuc- Bloomingdale Brothers —5%h to 60th Street. oy « bovis - oh eB. Sale of Women’s $12 and $15 SilK-Lined Voile Skirts, $6.75. This special sale to be held in the Blooming- dale Women's SkirtsSection to- morrow will cer- tainly suggest to many something aproposasa Christmas gift. The value-giving is really extraordi- nary, for just think of being able to buy the finest all-wool voile and etamine skirts with fancy Rustling Taffeta Silk Drops for $6.75! You've a cholce of blue, black and brown In a half dozen different smart styles Included in this lot will be found many handsome unlined taffeta silk, peau de sole and velvet skirts All sizes in each sort from 22 to 29 inch walst band Floor, ath St. Section, and 38 to 44 inch lengths Don’t miss this splendid opportunity of buying handsome silk-lined skirts at.... Last Day Hints---Girls’ and Misses’ Smart Coats at $2.98, Any one of these garments would make an ideal Christmas gift, and at the Bloomingdale price to-morrow the bargain- giving is really sensational. The coats are worth $4, $5 and $6, And there's a choice of long coats, | short coats and Gretchens, In all woo! cloakings in plaincolorings and fancy \ | mixtures In black, blue, brown, green, tan, castor and red- Every coat is beautifully tallored \\ throughout. Sizes 6,8, 10,12 and 14 years. Regular $4 to e $6 coats at Girls’ and Misses’ $10 to $15 Coals for $6.75. Long, Gretchen and short-coat styles, made of the finest materials, such as silk-napped velvets, all-wool cheviots, kerseys, Montagnacs and zibelines; some with capes, some plain. They come in plain rich colors, as well as black and novelties. And you've a cholce of handsomely trimmed coats as well as the plaia tailored styles, All sizes from 6 to 14 years Second Floor. 80th St. Sption. Last Day Hints—These From The Bloomingdale Haberdashery. We're going to clear out our entire holiday stocks of men’s neck- wear to-morrow, the last day left for Christmas shopping. So any one who visits the Bloomingdale Haberdashery will find that visit most profitable, fo te are splendid assortments of the best kinds of men’s neckwear aid suspenders for selection, and with the added attraction of cut prices. Take, for instance, these:— Men’s 50c. & 75c. Scarfs al 35c. (Or 3 for a Dollar), Theyre in the handsomest assortments of rich silks and satins, in the yewest and most correct colors and patterns—the shapes are wide and reversi- tle four-in-hands, large English squares, and puffs Some of these scarfs in a handsome Christmas box would make a beautl- ful gift. $2, $2.50 & $3 English Squares for $1. These are the smartest imported silk English squares, in all the new colors and most refined designs, showing Persian and Oriental eff as well as floral and figured designs, A handsome box with every tie purchased. Men's $2 to $3 Suspenders for $1. Made of excellent silk, with solid sterling silver and 18-karat gold plate —warranted for five years—all new designs and colors. $1.50 & $1.75 “Brownie” Sweaters lor 89c, Sizes 20 to 26, for youngsters of two to six years. Fifteen different colors and color combinations for choice. Main Floor, 80th St. Section, Last Day Hints---We Suggest Gloves to Fill the Bill. Settle on a pair or two of good gi diy one but who appre- ciates them alw ) fn y pairs he owns, you In the selecting to-morrow-~ rly pleasing price, sorts: — Men's Gloves, Of Kid and Mocha With smart em- broidered backs and good warm lin- ings—they come in beautiful shades of Havana brown and gray; all sizes, Let the Bloomingdale Glove Ste they've just the kind you want, mar Might choose from the follow Women's Gloves. Of Glace Kid—In all the leading Shades, as well as black and white all si every pair guaranteed to fit perfe ng Pp Worth $t—at, pair. sosssesseeeee 89 Worth $1.25. wad bad orgie | Ki St —Lined wit! Of Imported Cape Skin—Made Of Kid and Suede—t ined with good with prix seams; also full P. K. kid gloves with Paris point embroidered backs—real French kid glace gloves and genuine P. K. Mocha gloves—all Sizes and every desirable color. Worth $1,50—at, pairs... ..+s $1.00 Ot Knitted Wool—Women’s ind brown, tan and gray; all sizes, Worth $1.50—aty pair... see. $1.00 Of English Cape Kid—All hand sewn, with prix seams; every smart hade; finished with spear point backs, Worth $1, 50—al, palteces.qooe children's good warm knitted wool Of Electric Seal Fur—3 gloves In all desirable colors, as well quality; made with kid all 4s black and white, ‘ $ ideal pg gloves. $1.98 , ec " $3. $0—al, pait.... sees WOH S0mtt, PAltoe ss 00s ++ 25¢ OF Wool Astrachan— Men's and Of Fleece Lined Kid—Chi tloves—made with and without tops; all size: bovs’ gloves of wool astrachan and t Scotch woo!—all good colors and black; every size. Worth $1—at, pair... S0c | Worth S0c.—at, palt ecrcocmeece 256 We call attention did stocks of Fownes lined and unlined English-made gloves for men and women. ren's fu Main Ploor, th Bt. Be sure thyt the salesperson gets the name'and address right in every case.