The evening world. Newspaper, June 24, 1904, Page 10

f é fe Has Accepted Clyde itoh’s Manuscript, and Mrs. G. 1. Gilbert, the Veteran Act- from Lonéon announce that Frohman has accepted from Fiteh the manuscript of « play “Granny,” in which Mrs, G. Gilbert, the veteran actress, will ‘make a farewell tour of this country Mext season. Mrs. Gitbert, who 1s now in her Righty-thira year, !s one of the most | Widely loved women of the American | @tage. Although born in Rochdale, | Lancashire, Hngland, in 1821, most of _« eer professional career has been spent fm this country, and she calls herself @n American woman. She began her stage life as a dancer Bt the old Haymarket, in London, under the name of Miss Hartley. In 186 eho married George H. Gilbert, who was plso @ dancer, and three years later the pair came to this country. She did her first dramatic work at John Ells- | Bers Theatre, in Cleveland, and entered | Augustin Daly's con.pany in 1869. t Bhe played old woman characters ‘with Daly's company for years, and was affectionately called “Grandma” by all the members of the company, in» eluding “The Governor’ Jtmself. Her Jong service with ihe ialy company forms a great part >f the history of the stage in this country. She joined Charles Frohman's forces in 1604 and was assigned to Annie Russell's com- fcr making her first uppearance with Russell in “Miss Hobbs.” Sho since played with Miss Russell in mily,” "The ( ‘A Royal and “Mice and Men Wim season she supported Miss Rus- in “The Younger Mrs, Parling.” ; | { f 1 and the ACTRESS SUED BY HER DRESSMNAKER FOR $2,000. OMe Ward _alins THIRD THEATRE IN ELMIRA BURNED Two Other Playhouses De-!Annfe Ward Tiffany Admits She Got $2,863 from Mrs. Miles, | teanzerte but Says It Was an Invest- ment, Not a Loan. stroyed by Fire Last March and Only Remaining One Prob. ably Set Afire by Incendiary. ELMIRA, N. Y., June %4—The theatro fm Roriok's Glen, one mile outside the city, one of the finest summer play- hhouses in the country, was burned to the ground early to-day, Last March the two theatres downtown were de- Btroyed by fire, and this was the only | Femaining playhouse. The lows is esti-| mated at $90,000, probably half covered | by insurance. that the money was not a loan, but was an investment, through Mrs. Miles was to have profited had | | the plays proved a success. Justice | WARE rd ‘ales u The Gien was the property of the *© Mimira Water, Light and Railroad Cempany, and light opera had been fur- mished throughout the summer for sev- eral years. ‘There is every reason to believe that the fire was 0! incendiary origin. About 2,000 persons witnessed the per- | formance of “The Little Duke” by Lie| Manhattan Opera Company Inst even- ing. At midnight the night watchman began sweeping the floors, starting in the rear of the building, whore some hours later the fire broke out in what fas known as the “free sent’ section. At 5 o'clock this morning the watch- | man was sweeping out the dressing- Tvoms, when he detected the smell of | smoke. Going to the stage, he dis» | govered that the entire rear of th liding was on fire, All the electri Ughting and power currents had been ut off at midnight, and a cigar stub which the watchman might have missed in his sweepings could hardly, several hours later, have started the ‘He gave an alarm, but nothing could be done to save the bullding. It Je not known yet whetlier the com- pany will rebuild or ‘not. “The other ings ne Glen were not dam- aged. SWINDLING GANG “GOT PHONOGRAPHS instalment Dealers Robbed of Thousands of Dollars—More Arrests to Follow Prisoner's Confession. As the result of a confession made to the District-Attorney to-~iay by the ender of a gang of swind been defrauding phonograph dealers Over the country a number of arrests will be made by the police during the frext few days. The head of the crowd, | + Goseph Greenfigld, twenty-three years ol’, of No. $17 Wast Fifth street, got a} Méht sentence of three months to-day | from Judge McMahon in General Ses- sions in return for his confession. The others, whon they are caught, will not be so Kniently dealt with, Victor H. Rapke, dealer in phono- @raphs at No. 1031 Second avenue, was the complainant against Greentield, @aid that Greenfield and five other men| Worked together, and had syieceeded in Pobbing him and others In the trade of thousands of dollars in a few weeks, ‘The phonoeraphs, says Rapke, sell for $8 each, but we heve an arrangement with the manufacturers which allows Ws to sell them for $ down and weekly | Metalments of #1. This man Greea-) field would put $5 down and get a) » machine, referring us to another of Bang. who usually took a room at first-class hotel for receiving our represen Bet from ith as admitted that this was all! aid that he had” made a aming hia confederates. | to the charge. The, looking for the’ other the actress got this amount from her to stage the plays "Lady Blarney” and “Tho Stepdaughter,”’ was the wife of AMMEYE 6th Ave., Cor. 20th St. A Mighty Surprise Sale Is Now On IN THE BASEMENT at which High-Grade Shoes are offered at surprise prices. - - Men’s $3.50 and $3.00| Men's $4.00 and $3.00 Oxfords, kid, patent At that time she Lace Shoes, patent leather, box calf and black kid, eather and box calf, Goodyear welt, oak so 0o Taken From Our Main Floor. Women’s $6.00 and $5.00 Women’s $4.00 and $3.00 patent leather Oxfords, soted as her stage manager, and It is alleged that the money was pald over to Greene. The actress, in her answer, Mason reserved decision. — tlons for due on the Lucania to-night, tor Reynolds, Bostock has two mals to add tu his Coney ar Her Deep Plot. (From the Philadelphia Preas.) Mra, Kute—Camphor balls These are lye moths. 1 ws get in their work on this nt the os Taken From Our Mato Floor. patent leather Colonials, Men’s Oxfords, box calf, weltsoles...... .. $] 50 Boys’ and Youths’ Lace Shoes, Russia calf and satin calf, sizes 11 to 2, $1.00; sizes 2" $] 25 tO) TO I6 cicraneletelisisieiscsis eieieleleieveie, cee Child’s and Misses’ Black Kid Button an Pace Shoes scesiccccsccelsserseseieiieln ores Child’s and Misses’ Black Kid Oxfords. Sizes 6 to 10%, 75c¢: Sizes 11 to 2, R $1 ,00 avers which DOWIE AND BOSTOCK DUE. Bringing Attrac- ¥ Island Show, Dr. Dowle and Frank C. Bagtock are Bostock {s to be taken off the ship at Quarsntina by a party headed by Sena- cir. ‘Annte|cuses on the road in Europe and ts Ward Tiffany, the actress, is being sued| bringing over his Paris ac here in the Superior Court before Jus- tice Mason by Sarah A. Miles, of New York, who necks to recover $2863, with interest since September, 1899. formerly kept @| sealsiin cos dressmaking establishment and board-| ing camphor balls your stowing Ing-house tn New York, charges that! with it. Mrs, McCall—Putting away your old, eh? ‘Dhey're queer look- | away Not muaht am to 1 thing 40 my husband will have to buy me a now Grebne, who one next winter. morning, looked from his window and | aw the! statse of Venue “de auto in {COL W. P. EDGERTON DEAD. his front yard agtired in an old linen | skirt, gr classic bust hidden by 2|D¥. W. 3 black silk waist, worn threadbare in| | spots, and on her hend a shabby straw (Special to The Evening World.) hat, he was angry. WEST POINT, N. Y., June %4.—After On oloser examination he discovered| lying at the point of death for more | that some one had painted the cheeks | than two weeks Col. Wright P. Bdger- of Venus a bright carmine, and at the| ton died here to-day. He had been | feet of the statue there was a sign] an invalid for some time, suffering Great Surprise for Judge Sel- |r erine the inscription: “Ain't It a| from heart diveas leck, and He Blames Elderly |*2™*"" With Col, Edger death the Mil. For a long time several elderly mar-| tary Academy loses one of its most Women of Stratford for His jriea women of stratford have ex-| Popular officers, «Succeeding Col. Base pressed their horror of Judge Solleck’s| served in that dopartment since 1896. Troubles. nude statues, which stand about his | Edgerton was appointed to the i »| Military Academy from Oblo in 1870, front yard like sentinels. The Judge| Piiduating mM iv, Ho entered the thinks that they set some smart young | recond artillery as hecond Heutenant BRIDGEPORT, Conn, June 2%—| man up to the prank. The Judge or-|and graduated from the artillery school Judge Andrew Selleck, of Stratford, 1s| dered the hired man to remove the skirt fa lover of art. When-he arose yesterday ‘from Venus, and it was done. Made Her Young Agalm MAIR-WEALTH always brings back the natural and deadttul colnet youth te gray, faded or Bleached Bair Gives new Iife and growth to thin hair, Prevents deuffand baldness, te not a aye, but halt food, and s 7 POU sit uvecal et For mes and women) its use cannot be detected. Seg bow Mra. Mason, Nuttellburgh, W. Va., was made young again by using HAY’S HAIR-HEALTH “Pred enriond $2 90 for which sand @ baile of Habeatteaith, Tam delighted with dhe bovle ay ‘The remains will be interred at West Point in the Post cemetery, Col. Ed- gerton fs survived by a widow and ¢ dau Mrs, Edgerton {6 a daughter of Dr W. M. Tod Helmuth, of New Y me. My hair wi that I was ashamed for anyone (o see ng 20 youns i oe led toe ta think m Aran gevting white s0 long belore Twas an oid 1 thands te | ‘hair cannet 0/0 un my Acad aad I aed a bottle,’ Oe ee earita? at LEADS DOUG Staying Up Nights soc, BOTTLES. Free Soap Offer winrmasos. | fo HARFINA SOAP. ‘on iva days, ing druggists and they wi Ieee Finy's Hare tigaith snd! See cake of Hartina Hedieated Soup, . Lah and Tuslet, beth for Fifty cent regular pit rywhero at thelr ly, or by the i aN J, euher wub er wubout soap, by express, pre rei with the Gahy? need ot." Heats of bayer methert Harfina Soap tm baty's bath. Tt speedity aflays alt terttation of kin. Induces restful sleep. Ki apn ne ot healthy Gores raahen, ebaiing. y Lees} ipeciaities Co . #79 Lal fe ylaia tecled package Wrame soe oe leon nee nne sees! A purchasing Ha: Mair-Health Ber Rirerine Uo che hee tot been hie money beck by addressing Puiwo Hav yainit ow hawing May's Hate: Health, ‘Hair-Heatth and Marfina Soap La their shops ea) y} 8a UUs, Av a8 Wan.ny oth GM, 2uT1 bd av. Le | ‘Av. A; BA. ww Ny. Aeou, Boats of grateful women recommend SKIN. BALTES TMENT with HARFINA BOAP as the BEST for poritying and beautifying tbe q@rmpleaion, for tetter, rough, red and chaj Sanda pirgpes, blackiseads crusty sealpe, du ‘a | fling ade dteneive Prrmpiratio. tnammations 2p for many sanat! a, it at ‘cnet ct 8, sorerstan || Fyizedy, foe Pies, faiths, tomas eller ween, oft beakth Treatment, Tec oe | vyoureely and send now for ‘Bt, Ne i | Oriafone Bier Pai ;. GOLDRERG, OTTER. 94. av. & 24 HAY’S RAIRHEAL cures dandreff and ay INRA DITTMAR, 1180 24 av. restores gray hair eh ay. DAVIDSON. 1 4 . to youthfal color, beawty and abundance. NN CUPY, S°HNITZI PORT RICHMOND. KERR. NEW Large Gc. bottles at 2 ‘ SWORTH. RRAND. ERHILL. FORT WA EARLY CLOSING, Beginning July 8th, Fridays at Noon, Open Saturdays All Day and Evening. Closed Other Evenings at 5.30. Opposite the Brooklyn Post-Office. Open Saturday Nights Till 10 0’ Clock. A Lively Sale of Choice Shirt Waists To-morrow09 About twenty-five dozen of the best values you've seen this season in up-to-date Shirt Waists, Worth at Least $1.25 They are of fine white lawn, In two styles—one with four rows of insertions and tallor pleats; the other beautifully trimmed with tn- sertions and medallions and tailor pleated; all finished with large pearl buttons; sizes 34 to 46.......cessscseeseesee acu 69c None sent C. 0. D., and no mall orders filled. Second floor. Bathers’ Becoming Belongings. Better own vour own suit, one that At 19¢ each—The new Dutch is rellably made and that won't rip or collar, the latest fad, fine Swiss tear, and embroidery, lace trimmed; Women's Brilliantine Suits, black or also stock and “PK” collars, lace Veilings and SInAttENECE Went, To catch those who do not know of our choice selections of Neckwear and Veilings that are here for Saturday, we mention these Special savings: At 10c per yard—T u xedo and hairline meshes, all the be- witching sorts and season's colors and black; 50 different combina- tions; regular values 19c, and 25c. At 29c each—Chiffon veils, 1% yards long, with 2-inch hem, hemstitched, with chenille or vel- vet dots, new colors and black; regular value 65c. each. navy blue, collar, skirt and sleeves trimmed and with four-in-hand— taatorally ieuinied with Ae rows of very chic; 35c. to 50c. values. white braid, full cut and al < At 10c each—Washable stocks sizes; usually $2.50 1.89 and collar and cuff sets, regular Men’s value 25c. each, Men's two-piece Suits, made of navy blue cotton . 39c Men's two-piece all worsted Suits, navy with stripes, two grades, all siz08 ss assess. vent 2:28,2079 Ribbons-Handierchiefs Fancy Liberty satin and satin taffeta and shaded messaline ibbon, Bathing Shoes, cork soles, 23c. wider aoe. eae eee 25c¢ ea All-silk taffeta ribbon, 1% Boys inches wide, full range of Sy Boys’ two-piece navy blue cat- 39, colors, Saturday, yard...... ton Suits, 4 to 10 years old...... Cc A manufacturer's sample line of hemstitched and scalloped em- brofdered; also lace edges: 1 at % price, for Saturday, ea 5c Men's full size, all pure linen hemstitched, % Inch hems, worth 16c. each, Saturday, 25c Boys’ two-piece all worsted Suits, with fancy stripes ; two grades, all S1Z€8....++++seeeeeeerene 98c & 1.75 Water-tight Bathing Cap, 9c. Negligee Shirts Soft Shirts that ure a thing of duty and a joy to the wearer. fabric rocm, provements — men’s sizes from 14 to 19 inch, separate dite Looe DUS Belts and Bags Men's Belts, large assortments; manufacturer's clear. lot—- Gloves---Notions. some worth up to 25 Ladies’ all pure silk Gloves, choice ...... sheen eeneoes C || jersey wrist, in tans, modes, grays, Large and roomy hand-bag, |] white and black; worth walrus grain, with nickel frames c.; special, pr.. 29 Kayser silk Gloves, double fin- and inside purse; braided ser tipped; all guaranteed; leather handles; great showing for oD ng 48c white, black, gray andi tans; pr...... ... Oc SPECIAL HAIR ROLLS. 75c. Girdles at 39c. 9 inch....... 9c] 12 tnch....,..12¢ With gzcters attached, Pompadours, fronts, 89c. Caps and Reefers for Children _—— Children’s fine P. K. Reefers, y weaves ot best washing|| With box back and broad collar erfect fitting sorts, made || tTimmed fine Insertion and em- carefully, with all im-|{broldery; sizes 1 to 3 years; value $1.50........ Infants’ Caps fw ruche, corded, hemstitched and French effects, dainty, cool lttle dreams at..... 0 39 3 for Underwear Excellence At smallest of prices. Men's ecru balbriggan Shirts, long and short sleeves; Drawers with double seats to match; imperfect 50c. goods....... 29c Men’s fine worsted Shirts, Drawers to correspond—lightest weight wool fabric—some witt slight defects — actual value, $1.00. . 59 Women’s ribbed Vests, low rick, sleeveless, double — Rictlieu stitch, various weaves; 9 seconds of 20c. kind....... AC Hosiery To-Mormw. Women's tan lace Ua finish Hose, full seamless; ac‘ial value 25C......eeeeeceaeer 15c Men's tan lace ombpidered Sox, full regular, were élling at 39c.; special. eee 25c Children’s extra fine grade tan Tape Girdles, especially made for slight figures, 5 hook, straight front and boned with French horn. Fancy Frilled Hose Sup- 9 porters; also hook on; pr.. Cc $1.00 Satin Girdles, 49c, Featherweight sleeve Pro-|| and black ribbed Stockings, dou- for slight figures; a choice tectors, black, white and 9 ble heel and toe;#0ld gen- 23¢ of pink, blue or white.... 49c checked; pair - C |} erally at 39¢...+0++0++00+ This Store Will Be Open Saturday Until 6 o’Clock as Usual. Ready-to-Wear Department. A Sextet of Splendid Offerings for Saturday in Garments Suitable Both for Big and Little Girls. Misses’ and Children’s F $1.75 chambray Dresses, ako us Clal....0.5. CHILDREN’S WHITE DRESSES — Fine Persian lawn guimpe Dresses, two models, trim- med with handsome embroidery— value §5.00—special MISSES’ —special...... TRAVELLING SUITS Sate Ae Le Met three model made of mohair and light weight tweeds— value $16.00 to $18.00—special .... $9.75 PEDESTRIENNE SKIRTS — Of mohair and Scotch Tweedy, plaited and flare models: value $650—sp¢l $5.00 MISSES' CHILDREN'S WHITE DRESSES—Fine lawn guimpe and high neck Dresses, with tucked yoke and embroidery trimmed —value $3.00—special...... CHILDREN'S COLORED DRESSES—Fine and Blouses — value $4.00—spe- $2.75 SHIRT WAIST SUITS — Persian ~ $3.50 lave trimmed with fine tucks ia hemstiching, irts full fl. l—value § skirts full flare model—value ° $3.50 fa MISSES and (Third Floor.) Here Are Boys’ Suits at $3.95 That Are Honestly Worth $5.00 and $6.00. You would willingly pay $5.00 or $6.00 for any suitin this lot, for that is what they have been marked and what they ought to fetch. The season is advancing, however, and we have cut the price to effect an immediate clearance, BOYS’ NORFOLK and DOUBLE-BREASTED SUITS (7 to 16 year sizes), regularly sold at $.00... +o} At BOYS’ SAILOR SUITS (3 to 10 yrs), regularly sold $3 95 sevces Ss etceee e for $5.00 and $6.00............ ETON, SAILOR and RUSSIAN SUITS, regularly sold for $5.00 and $6.00...... sesso ceeeeerereceeerers Each. The Norfolk and Double-Breastel Suits are made of homespun and chev- iots—the Sailor, Russian «ind Eton Ssits of nivy blue, red, royal and brown serges—all cut and trimmed in the newest styies. Untrimmed Millinery. (Second Eoor.) Untrimmed Hats. 125 dozen Jap and Mixed Braid Hats ina number of popular shapes—75c. and $1.00 values, At 25c. Each. 100 dozen Jap and Fancy Brad Hats in white, black and assored colors—$1.00 and §1.25 values, At 35c. Each, The Finest Shoes for Women, (Third Floor.) Ladies’ Shirt Waist Suit Hats. A new collection from our own ‘ workrooms, very smart and chic styles and the kind of Hats that sell elsewhere at $6.00 and $7.00, $3.48 and $4.48, { Flowers. To-morrow, a great clearing sale of imported Flowers at less than ‘ HALF THEIR COST. ' Misses, Little Girls and Boys. i There's not a sloe comes into this department that we cannot thoroughlyand absolutely recommend. tle folks, you can depend that they are for grown-up or I Whether the very best obtinable at the price. t LADIES' OXFOR) TIES—Ideal Kid, Patent Colt, Vici Kid; also tan and champagne cdored kid, welted and light turn soles, all the newest toe shapes and hels, extra well made and finished, perfect fitting, per pair.---- ++ * $3.00 MISSES’ and CKILDREN’S PATENT LEATHER OXFORD TIES— \ Spring heels, melern toe ses, i ro) oe $1.95 3% toll 1$1.25 ito2 $$1.50 LITTLE BOYS’ SPRING HEEL LACE SHOES—Uppers of Vici Kid and BoxCalf, good plump soles, full shape toe—Siacs $1 p13 i °. 10 to 1334. «e000 The Selling These Two Days of Men’s High-Grade Negligee Shirts imply ecnormous—in fact, the biggest in the Tae ee the, Sean clegant tribute to the high char- acter of the goods. They are the Famous “ Griffon Brand” and ill made of Imported Fabrics direct from France. Not one made to sell for less than $2.00 to $3.00. history of the ie Women’s Neckwear At Half Price. 25c. and 50c. each, (First Floor.) Veils and Veilings. Made Chiffon Veils, 1% yards long:| mexican Havemocks, white and also Mesh Veilings by the yard, plain and with velvet or chenille dots, in black, white and colors—worth 35c. At 19c. (First Floor.) Sixth Avenue, 20th to 21st Street L es an Ree ree ee bs WO Your Last Chance Saturday. Cuffs attached and detached—plain and plaited ROsOReSevery, size from 14 to 20, \ $1.00 Realaat Y nih idered and Lace Stock and | of white ash frame, strung with good Eee collaty in very great variety; | quality Oriental gut—regular price also Yokes—worth 50c. to §1.00cach. | $2.50, "(Second Tloor.) Tennis Rackets. WOOD — Hand-made Special at $1.50. (Third Floor.) Hammocks. colored, full Jength (13 feet)—reg. i ularly 98c. each. j Special at 63c. (Third Floor.) 1 eman .