The evening world. Newspaper, September 15, 1911, Page 11

SPENT HIS LIFE FISHING; GAVE CATCH TO POOR Alexander Loved the Sea and Stormy Days Were Favor- ites With Him. WAS PRINTER BY TRADE. But for Twenty-two Years He Worked Littlh—Dies as Result of Exposure. Apparently the fate that Alexander Alexander, “the fisherman of Greenwich | Vilage,” desired overtook him. Alex-| ender, who lived for twenty-two yeare | with Dr. Thomas J. Hillis at No %| Chariton street, went fishing very nearly every Gay in the year, His great delight | was to go outside the Hook when there ‘was & wintry blizzard blowing. He was @ueh an enthusiast that aeiguects | dubbed him “The Codfish.” Qm Aug. 22 he disappeared. After a Gay or two @ search was made of hos- Ditale and of other institutions, but without succ Qa Wednesday he was found wander- ing about in a side street of Coney Island, suffering from exposure. He ‘wes barely able to give his name before he died, yesterday. Dr. Hillis, who had helped “The Ood- fish” for years, said yesterday that he ‘Was sure Alexander had died as the re- eult of seep in his boat. “Bom: ought to be done for his id he, “if only for his ac- as 4 fisherman. He was DESTINY TO BE GREAT FISHER. MAN, HE DECLARED. 1am only a bum printer, but my destiny is to be a great an. When my time comes I'll in the winter,” said Mr. Hille, “T equently had to get ry early bee | cause of some urgent case, but I would | find Alexander up long before me, ‘There might be @ bliiszard that seemed as though it would snow us all in, but Alezender would be preparing to go fish- ing. He told me that no storm or Diizzard would get him until his dme came. Alexander kept a big boat in Gravesend Bay near Ulmer Park and) jandy Hook in the some many tons of twenty-two years, Ne and that of my nelghborr and friends until it seemed fs though the smell of fish would drive us Insane. He gave his fish not only to his and my friei.4s but to the poor | of this section of th. to & poor widow * | | read and enjoyed many Latin authors| as well as the standard English on ‘once told me that he came of fine family in England and thi in London, Occasionally he wrote to this brother for money and never in! vain. So great was his passion for fishing that he devoted to it practically all of the money he had. “Alexander left several trunks full of things and when the authorities per- mit me to do it I shall go through them to see if I can find out who his people in England are.” Alexander will be buried by gages! Union No 6, to which he longed. KocHeG at random the all pure 0 Ried tie nee Setndoy sie nar elaned caer tions selected hte sine the of y attrac! fan (Open Saturday pong Tm 9.45 o’Clock.) CE eo Me cae j x Silk Hats, Satin Hate, as well as hate of sther Koch Quality Clothes for Boys (8d Flood) / A) Eos matenala, Trimmtacs ofe of alk bows Py Ae. Fgh ‘ls of custom-made garments, Quar- wool. ou tosts nothing to investignte a TH TWO PAI FULL KNICKER TROUSERS, ‘toed on rouge. wo. Out; cheviot and twe folk and double-breasted Sizes 7 to 18 years. The* Koch Sertes’’ of Boys’ Sutts re WITH TWO PAIRS OF PULL PEG KNICKER TROUSERS, lined through the out; yarn lue serge; also chev fot and tweed mixtures; ses? to 18 years. 6.75 7. GIRLS’ SCHOOL sailor collar, trimmed with Rian eRaeber or models silk tie; full kilt skirt; sizes 6 to 14 years CHILDREN’S SCHOOL DRESSES—all woo! serviceable colorings. Also Hydegrade galatea; sizes 4 to 14 years. GIRLS’ MIDDY BLO! serviceable for school wear . CHILDREN’S STORM CAPES—1 books as well as other garments vr) striped rubber, sateen lined; check GYMNASIUM BLOOMERS of all woo! serge; -& Children’s Hats . |r Band] [_Mrstrous ma} 3 kes 32 Russian Suits =| PELT HATS—bewitching effect: lally made for the miss of 8 to 16 ~- We have outdone ourselves in ¢he display ot ‘simply trimmed Mushrooms Men’ s Fall Hats \ 9 to SEY aly, and Continoatalay, eminently becoming syle for children, To- 1.98 That Were Meant to Sell at $2, $2.50, Hi . Knockabout Hats FINE FELTS, with ted eid colors, Leche Ltd brown, *69c, 98c . ° MOrFOW «+... @ray and black; at.. $2 Long Glace Kid Gloves, 1.45 Elbow-length gloves are steadily winning favor. A few days more and prices will soar. Anticipating thelr return to favor we bought generously and to-morrow are enabled to offer a grade of 16-BUTTON LENGTH GLACE KID MOUSQUETAIRE GLOVES in assorted tan shades; all sizes at the above remarkably low price. Men’s Fall Neckwear, 49c m-end, French and Reversible Silk Four-in-hand Ties; smart new colors in plain, fancy cross and bias stripes. TAFFETA RIBBON—excellent quality; $34 Inches wide; in a large assort= ment of colors, black and white; regularly 25¢; yar: we 18C fe tdi at e Men's $4, $5 & $6 Slightly Imperfect Fall Walk-Over Shoes in light colors; regularly 97 c | Women’ 's Hand-| Children’s Coats, 2.98, 3.98 Of good quality corduroy—in white, and brown; double-breasted FANCY Ble) 35¢; yard . 19c¢ Men’s z For Men—of broidered initial; and % inch hem, Children’s Hats, 2.65 CORDUROY HATS—in brown, navy and black. This is an extremely smart model, turned up rosette of silk; sizes 2 to 5 years. kerchiefs, 1214¢ For Women—of dainty Shamrock | model, Lawn, with colored border and one corner embroidered; also plain white embroidered hemstitched; lace and hand-embroidered corner. fine Val. lace; regularly 69¢.... 50c SIDE FRILLS of lawn and net, trim- Specials in Ribbons Drugs & Toilet re Y shoes look as good, are in as good styles, and will give as good service Lileks inches wid navy all linen, hand-em- also plain, with |" mea Fall at cd Insta, quad tanee' bd Chiidren'e teed 3 rel . i" gularly on, lanvap's,, ete 52 50. a &$3.50 eunmetal call sso patent colt e Women’s Silk Petticoats 2.69 ee ails bbacaay, Mala Nio@eoeoree & Soocec ese o eee ee eee eceeeescecetale on Third Fler Saturday, SU STREET-WEST CH &(, ||| Double. G7 Stamps All Day To-Morrow|| Free S22 ees gh trousers mice ian anes boyish lines and made of yarn I of fine Imported | madrases and dyed blue serge, cheviot and tweed mistures, ‘ork tint Ofte offer the same pee: and hy price is $15. Sizes for boys 14 to years. tour As ed Ghocelateanest Boys’ School Trousers, 65¢ Fane Ghee Heese! LOC) (ie: ch BLOOMERS AND KNICKERBOCK- ERS—of durable cheviot and tweed 50 8.50 mixtures; ‘sizes 7 to 17 years. Girls’ & Children’s School Apparel ite or red braid; embroidered Latta | 95 . iy on on stormiest days; ‘made from 1.79 sizes 2 to 5 years. Women’s Neckwear “CHARLOTTE CORDAY” COLLAR of Of messaline, in all the new fall at side, with shirred| Shades and black; deep flounce, with accordion plaiting and tucks. SEB EVENING WORLD, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3031. Mended $1 and $1.50 Gloves, 85e—Sotled $1 Chamote Gloves, 29c =) — $5 to $7.60 Trimmed Hats CHALLENGE the Lon aye Tinned Wie the values we ‘ofter ta im trim to-morrow! 800 distinct aty'es —-Men’s 69c Shirts-—— All You Want at for selection. There are Velvet Hate, ’ wings, flowers, f feather novelties, imy.orte and white striped effects. All coat models. ne | ornaments, eto. atte shapes include every Plain or plaited bosome, Cuffs attached, All Ladin Along mode STREET mh 18 STORE —_—" Giels’ yoample School Hats cakes and other well-known ae ee 0a J rgd roe All hand-tallored ‘Ther Fateiest dark, medium “and I tike Fall anor two other stores tn New ee are ch Wottie ii neweet Paris plain and pleated styles; cuffs at- i shapes; values to Saturday Candy § Special iced ered 59c = ) trimmed 98c eee cree oee-fale Aaturiay. oe Floor, 73,000 Boys’ New Fall Suits— C With Extra Pair A Knicker Pants Regular $4 Val H Be Mecked far Saturday’ s Selling 2) (Main Floor.) Sheet Music Sale - monstrated by Ted Snyd horisters._S. Shoulberg, ass'sted b: the Misses Rogers and Coplin. No C Mail Orders. None C. 0. D. A co) Qe You'll Bame Thing Winon tm lone I'm Lone *Ovor O° of af] wool navy blue serge; 1 wa ‘Alright in My Younger [PNDERFUL newe for mothers of boys. We cannot recall bet- Babs ive Bree ter news in months of an opportunity to buy splendid ive the tiecepnoo oe sreqhiae' jeatle payin of clothing at almost unbelievable prices. Run Home Toll Your Mother Waiting Down on the Misate- jade in n louble breasted style of fancy tony Sf plain ts3; kgep echool- Who Are) ou Ney Hotghe pile phore woollen material. A incy blue double breasted ket Me Call You Sweetheart Down in Melody one pair af knicker pants. All from7 to 16 years. If They'll Come Back there's & Atother 4 &Orey} | you cannot come send the boy. We will outfit him correctly. jor the Pretzel Bough ‘ho Needs Me gh 500 Woolen Russian Suits for little fellows from 24 8 years. Fancy all wool mixtures and plein effects, ‘Also Shepherd plaid, 3 houre only. 9 to 12 AM, Regular $3 aon turday, 84 Floor. School Blouse Waists of good quality percale. Fast colors, leat _pat- 187 differen, new stylea—in fact, every Just au for | we: om teed fast color, heavy weight navy blue se Norfolk or double- becaited jacket extra full $1 98 $3 & $3.50, on sale Saturday at $1.15 < Gor THEM IN YESTERDAY from one of the largest whole- sale houses in New You. E Every hat perfect. cut knicker pants Sizes u to 16 years. ge § ] ap co 15,000 000 Slightly Imperfect $4, $5 & $6 ‘The best hat mos —_— eo offer that ever e@ “races ee | Vall Fall Walk-Over Shoes at $7]. winds anddonanatty soft hat or derby. Save 85c to $2 if you buy it here, Stee eee oe cy UR actual saving on every pair you buy here is $2 to $4. These as any shoes in New York to-day. [S& —— of Bor ae cnn New teh raised too affects, 1 button snd blucher models. | Bxtre high/, Cuban, r it 07 thers include patent coltekin, calf, ep igeodont Tooth Powdsr Ph eS Baa enltaeee ote, Dr Women’s $3.50, $4 & $5 Slightly Imperfect Walk-Over Shoes hort vamp modols with extra high slanv tops, high arched mannish laste; all heel heights Al The’ wourted leathors end fab pir Horst Shoe Boys’ Calfskin School Shoes; sizes from small 6 to size 1344; 98c for Men & Women E and EE widths. Pair..... with roll collar and cuf 15c. Charco Pevstc Tablei 2Bc. Rectal frrinaee 28e; Basta Provera Our New Fall Sir Henrt Shoes for men, women and children. — All’ the wantod Ipathors and all tho popular Pe batiste, trimmed with ‘Misses’ Fall Dresses— (Sstior ‘Dresses | (~ Women's Dashing New ~ tai that good shoes require, EAST SIDE treets 8d Ave., 150th and | 161st Streets _ Bowery, nr. Sroome St. | rect. Our Immense Assortments of Fall Footwear, both Novelties & Staples FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN Are now on display at the ten big, best BLYN stores You will catch the spirit that is felt throughout this great business— WEST SIDE nm Stores, We vw want YOU to know about this great Shoe business—and what the name BLYN s‘gnifies To thousands of families throughout the greater city, the story of Blyn success is as familiar as the alphabet. several generations, from father to son, mother to daughter, has descended the regular habit of Bho ete shoe needs “for the family” at B Almost half a century ago we be gan making shoes—and retailing di- No guesswork has guided the great growth of the organization. We know from everyday contact, contin- ual watchfulness and long experience 2 exactly what people want—the sort of styles that popularity demands and i peewee nnn aaa Sale Saturday, 24 Floor, the prices that people want to pay the desire to give you just what you want in Footwear, priced at had the popular level and marking the point of true and fair value. BROOKLYN STORES Sixth Avenue and 27th Street 34 Ave, and 122d St. | righth Avenue, 39th and 40th Streets | Broadway, between Park 8d Ave., hded and 87th 584-534 West 125th Street and Ellery Streets Fulton St., opp. A. & 8. |B'way, near GreeneAve. FACTORIES (511 to 519 East 72d St. buttons; sizes Offered far be- ~ ie erin eet, intaee eats low thelr real S ine ae FallP oloCoats for Saturday at $16.50 Values $ .00 for aT eA 102 Latierstlona F188 3.98 [ALTERATIONS FREE] FREE of red or nay, Only because Challenge Sale prices Tave| HE ewagger style of ae coats gives them ia lined \ dina oo or thera to be the lowest ever quoted is this rel teary collar and fancy offered at $10.00. It would ordinarily sell for at least $15, Smart, jaunty, stylish and practical dresses 00 Flannelotte pie ant every appearance of ents and at for the Miss who goes to school or to bust. made whith wit qs ey nese, Made of all wool serges tn “upsto-| “ator tuck $10 you will find « bargain beyond date Fall models. Some have emart little heii gpheeet ia A ideal for motoring, street sailor collars, others deep shawl! collar effect wear, storm and an ideal coat for Winter wear. and etill other models with low round necks. Effectively trimmed with contrasting color broadcloths, corduroye, eatine and velvete, made to retail at no lese than $16.50, These little costumes are decidedly the gar- Made of double faced matertals, ment for wear now, they are oT 0} C7 Black Satin - plaid backs, ‘fancy mixtures, heavy season, Sizes 14-16-18, seal. CH d B cheviots andi ker cloths aie an ags . The Juniors’ $16.50 sr Regularly Toye newest _modele for Fall and These coats are the height of fashion and were - (Saturday, Second Floor.) +=. For Winter. Some have the new R Made of all wool cheviot ina neat tailored model 5 w Rag- Salon alae and wide revere lft. Many medals 25 Tan sleeve, others coat sleeve Pa embellished with wide bi Selvets to. match mat er models _hdve_kimono ee nee, aera a 12. 50) | C aug Notch cellar and deep shew! sf Mlsses’ & Juniors’ $16.50 Polo Coats | Pay yea vt mer sale efoce, | Mony molt Made of fine all wool mixtures, " 0 b wu te aver omamented frame} 4 rolling cxllar st ut 54 inches long in semi-fitting effect. deep collar that can be fastened close ud Long silk cord handles } | Sines 34 to 44, Values $16.50, For one day only, Rts rece) ernsrt oom oerer tin at $10 colored. poplin around: at } fc with inde change puree. --- = —-Heturday.Main Floor. Saturday, Second Fleer, ie in. glt or oxidiaed finish, Lined with te nary Cite, ced dete een Ren eaTNG Stee _ Mentseipacanies at Low Prices “i: i ‘’ Specials here Usted ot r quality and prices worth your attention | {Shoulders tose TLC ‘ Ob cose | Freshly Boiled Hams, vo Ssaablact Recon ahi Ton: | Ree Unckenes eteuone unity Bread | WINES AND LIQUORS spected bonoloss strips; 15 ' SC | Monogram Whiskey tortie me | | | = r—~Kodaks Reduced— 44 Huatman Kodaks, va het xeellont speclal for Saturday at Princess Fruit Cake quality, de. | Long Island 3 oun oe ls \clous, and an extra valuo: 4 4 ¢ | fusetnt |H inter Baltimore Rye “ 75 : ‘est 1 You will find a Blyn Shop convenie nely near you: alah t fone in every SEntre, Of New Nork's || SH oRenenAArATIAN Cl bushot, eteaas t ac 55 9. } | busy sections. In these great stocks are represented the smartest styles of the hour—the Rewest and best Ideas of"up to date deslaners, the fashionable leathers’ In denencable’ grades Standard Photo Supplies at Cut Prices Lamps 2 Extra choice legs of young, teader spriag laina, weigh Albums, |. handsomely LEGS OF SPRING LAMB. 5c or Hammer 10 ing 6 to 8 lbs. each; worth Ie, to £00, Ih.; at, tb Crystal Hyp yet: dace d uu et Expos Leather Covered ' PRIME STANDING BIB ROAST, | FRESH PORK SHOULDERS, cur) LEGS OF FANCY i] young pattve cattle, 14° | from young, loan Jersey pork, at, 194 | froin the cholrest Canada shoop fy eo pe cee Dumas; 50 leaves at, Ib #C | per tb at, Ib Ole i ' =e ai loth ' FERHOUSE, Sirloin or Top | LEGS OF CANADA LAMB—Canada | LAK ICKENS FOR FRICAS antout. Wrainee Round Steaks or, Roasts, from jamb # mutton; Saturday, por (| SBF fady or sandwich cu ors and sizes i young native boot: Ib. Ib 10° \Mariy"rotailod « 3 Bring in your favorite fED ROABTING Saturany, | 4 print or film and we wil! rolwet Jeraey poul- 16 |! Roasting Chickens t's'a: ¢ |meoiens < choles | young make ® print for you Ib i large Philadelphia chicke ofah brollors, welgh from 1k to 3 while you walt. ative lag from 4 to 7 Ibs, eaou; ae jit ach; Ib. 18¢ PF ARETE ae ‘ 5c | perio 1B ROAST B blade cuted 7 tris; re Renui hobs ‘hats j N , choice fresh » Willow Pari, frowhly mado; | f the huavy beer, bd Lac M-Q. Tubes colors i ed hing about ip In Tio prints: pega, | HOPE KHELL CRABB, largort 39 Zine Wash Boxes Ingento Mra i Geesbicrin trite ts C! MSO GOSed.sctsscrcscoerees CJ (Liquid Toner... xiug Powders. } (fale feturday, Sixth Floor.) fale Seturiar—Thind Flee, THE 16TH STREET STORE, HENRY SIEGEL, Pres't—WE GIVE LIBERTY TRADING STAMPS, ASK FOR THEM. cilia }