The evening world. Newspaper, March 27, 1914, Page 8

A. GRACE DEAD. Mlectonary Suecumbs * After Long Hines. March = #.—Rev. ‘faaiee A. Grace, widely known an a mis- of the Roman Catholic Church, to-day at the rectory of St. Vincent ‘Poul, Germantown, after a long ili- years old and was Seminary, Brooklyn, and for pKa) a professor of at Niagara Uni- recent re he conducted dein different parte It a preacher Gear, “P od are headed ‘‘Eyeglass- ’—take the right road. When you think you need glasses don’t ask an “‘eyeglass merchant” or an ‘‘Optical sales- man” for his advice—you are ate mighty serious risks if you follow it. Investigate most thoroughly the standing and reputation of » those to whom youentrust your jass_ wants. -—— a Sen ee re eee Ya AI Me RI y Sag tHE EVENING WUELY, BF. KETH DES OF HEART DSEASE AT PALM BEACH Pioneer in Continuous Vaude- ville Stricken After Talk on His Career. PALM BEACH, Fin, March 27— B. F, Keith, who was tho originator of the “continuous” in vaudeville and the owner of the theatre circuit bear- Ing his name, dropped dead at mid- night from valvular heart trouble in the Breakers Motel here, Paul Keith, his son, started to-day for Boston with the body. | Mr. Keith's death occurred on tho | twenty-fifth anniversary of the open- | Ing of his Boston house, and while the occasion was being celebrated In Boston. He had been stopping here with his wife and son. During the evening he was discuss. ing the growth of vaudeville as | VAUDEVILLE LEADER WHO DIED SUDDENLY BF. KEITH. - most popular in the city. In 1906 be joined forces with F. F. Proctor, who IN FLORIDA HOTEL. | yaa been his chiet competitor. A tow — weoks later Keith and Proctor headed the United Booking Office of America, controlling more than 100 vaudeville houses. In 1911 the partnership was | dissolved. | On Oct. 28 of last year Mr. Keith was married for the second time, the bride being Miss Ethel Bird Chase of ington, daughter of P. B. Chase, whom Mr. Keith bad purchased theatre in Washington. The bride was twenty-six years old at the time, varie ele SHE LIKES OUR POLICEMEN. | Woman Member of Chicago Force | Well Dressed Man Found on Long Island Tracks. The mangied body of @ well dressed man was found on the main line of the Long Island Ratiroad just north of the Hollie Park drive bridge, Richmond Hill, to-day. The body was that of a haw about thirty-seven years, five feet ight inches in height. He had light skin and hair, @ small sand: br Bite Mautt bie vic, soft shire Reavy overcoat and black shoes. “Open Air to Everywhere” SEE the Hudson}} River from a comfortable seat. returned Miethe police ocers in. New York de- See it in the Mghted In owing me their up to date e open air. wumere|| See it from — | “skate “41 the top of a "bus. ull retuen"to |] Fifth Avenue Coach Co. er'n office. Faeivar, RABUN 47, 1914. — teonth street. For years It was the} BODY MANGLED BY TRAINS. evolved from the start he gave it in| 1883 with his son, who finally sug- gested that he take @ rest and con tinue the story in the morning. The on steped out of bis father’s room continuous performance from the Bar- num Museum, It ran morning, after- noon and night and he thought tt would work in vaudeville, As a starter he acquired an Interest in the Franklin Simon 8 Co. Fifth Avenue Franklin Simons Co. Franklin Simon & Co. call attention to their large assortment of Dresses and Suits, for the hard-to-fit girl. Ages 13 to 17, designed on youthful lines, Dresses from 9.75 to 29.50. Suits from 18.50 to 45.00. Misses’ Tailored Suits—1j to 20 years. Copies of the Latest Paris Models Showing the New Fabrics, Including the Roman and Scotch Trimmings Ripple Crepe, Gabardine or English Serge.......... 24.50 39.50 49.50 — Corded Poplin, Shepherd Check, Crepe Eponge.....29.50 45.00 59.50 Silk Moire, Poplin, Taffeta or Crepe............... 29.50 45.00 69.50 SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY . Dressy Tailored Suits Copies of the latest Paris models, of ripple crepe, gabardine, shepherd checks, English serge, corded ins Dressy Silk Suits Copies of the latest Paris models, of imported silk moire, silk poplin, faille, silk crepe or taffeta, in black, navy, eee a cap oa ried with plain or at ue ee vite coats lined with 5 Plain or fanc: ie 14to20 years. Values30.50 29,50 — idroioyears. — Vatuesan.s0 39.50 Misses’ and Girls’ Coats and Capes double servicés of Ocus | tor a short time and when be went | 2alety Munce in Boston, and then . Largest Assortment of Exclusive Models at Popular Prices n ‘tat came America’s first “continuous per- ‘Crcnmanges ‘@ = a eeer Ld aletagee tl RECTOR SHO Phibuos. Wickit formance” theatre, The curtain went , Youn 9 Men s S hof: Misses’ Outing Coats and Capes 14 to 20 years......14.50 18.50 29.50 Gouble “assurance to Harris y 1, NEAR HI ROOM. tinued until 11 P.M. 16 West i8th 8t.—Store ( Misses’ Silk Coats and Capes 14 to 20 years...... 25.00 39.50 45.00 ther the glasses pre- | Foster Buch of Boston, an old) per- wie Was IN UNION GQUARE. ——E—E——————_———ee Girls’ Outing Coats and Capes 6 to 16 years...... 9.75 14.50 18.50 sla z jend of the family. Dr. Owen dali 4 rm ; ( Soros Erte nh, (Seer meeracecine Ba tea Sa Saat| Eat Seperate from Pith Avera Stre * | ete’ Drany Conte Sto 16year......12,75 18.50 29.50 ee complete satisfac- bo emt eae a a . Daniels, E. F. Albee and Mr. and | Mra, Walter P. Cook of Buffalo. On Wednesday Mr. Keith had gone fora wheel chair ride with Frank Daniels and the day before with Mr. Albee, who was in St, Augustine when noti- fled of his employer's death. The funeral will be in Boston, and will be private. Benjamin F. Keith was born in Hillsboro Bridge, N. H. He was asao- ciated with Forepaugh and Batcheller and Doris and the Van Amburgh outfit. He was about that time also associated with the Bunnell and Bar- num museums in this city. He had absorbed the germ of the SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY Girls’ Dressy Coats Outing and Sport Coats For Girle—6 to 12 Years. For Girls and Juniors—8 to 16 Years. Full length model of English serge, in navy or Copen- Of imported broken plaids, checked wot hagen, also shepherd checks and striped wors- serge, kimono sleeve model with ri teds, shawl collar and wide sash belt wide belt, inlaid velvet collar, of moire silk. Silk lined throughout. and sleeves silk lined. Y./5 Value $15.50 14.50 Value $19.75 Spring Suits and Top Coats Yuban will give English Sack Suits FOR YOUNG MEN, 33 TO 42 CHEST Three or four button soft roll front models, plain or * patch kets, of navy serge, checked or pencil striped cassimeres, cheviots or tweeds. Value $24.50 you an entirely new idea of how good coffee can be. East 28¢ St., near Fourth Ave. feat 125th St., ngar Lenox Ave. W. Séth Bt., bet. Sth and oth Aves. 18.50 F ! SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY Misses’ and Girls’ Dresses Girls’ Hand Emb'd Dresses Of White Poplin—6 to 12 Years, Collar, cuffs and front of dress with embroidered scalloped edge and hend 449 Fulton St., opp. S., B’klyn, 1000 Broadway, ur. Willo'by, B’klya. 407 Broad St, Newark, on fhe same block with Hahne & Co. ® FOR SATURDAY ONLY Braid Bound Suits FOR YOUNG MEN, 33 TO 42 CHEST New one or three button sack models, natural shoulders, soft roll front, of navy unfinished worsted or oxford vicuna; notch collar vest, silk braid bound. Value $30.00 22.50 Silk Lined Suits FOR YOUNG MEN, 33 TO 42 CHEST FOR YOUNG MEN, 33 TO 42 CHEST Hand tailored three button sack model in pencil stripe or oxford cassimere, navy serge or English mixtures. Value $32.50 24.50 Balmacaan Top Coats FOR YOUNG MEN, 33 TO 42 CHEST Genuine Balmacaan model of imported Scotch homespun, cheviot or tweed in brown, ‘A olive or tan colorings, yoke and sleeves silk lined. p Value $25.00 Misses’ Dancing Dresses Of Taffeta or Crepe Meteor—14 to 20 Yeare, embroidered crochet buttons; colored buds. Diaped skirt with bustle effec: or ruffles of silk. Value $29.50 Of White French V oile—6 to 15 Years. Hand embroidered and trimmed with In pink, light blue or nile, taffeta blouse draped with lace. Skirt wit faffetasiikesshes. Valuesi4.50 9.75 29.50 Girls’ Afternoon Dresses Misses’ Afternoon Dresses Of Plain or Flowered Silke—14 to 20 Years, der. Collar and revers of material. Skirt with ripple tunic, cgushed girdle. skirt with puf/s, tunics and ruffles. Value $29.50 In pink, blue, peach, maize, nile, white; 18.50 Misses’ Dancing Dresses of net and puffed tunic ouiee shirred In navy, copen, rose, green, olack or 7) * Ye Boys Clothing Shop’. shadow lace bodice trimmed with rose suede leather bel. Value $6.95 4.75 Real Lace Trimmed Dresses Of Chiffon Taffeta—14 to 20 Years. ie and insertions of real filet lace. leated or gored skist. Wide moire girdle. Value $39.50 Of Silk Crepe de Chine—12 to 15 Years, In copen, rose or navy, new drop shoul- white, Lace or net vestees. Draped Valuesis.so 14.50 Store Floor—s and 10 West 38th Street—Connecting with Fifth Ave. Store 18.50 18.50 FOR SATURDAY ONLY IMPORTANT SALE SATURDAY Men’s Silk Lined Top Coats 33 TO 42 CHEST The PLAYOTONE at $425 Is the Remarkable Instrument That Is Built. Under the Supervision of HARDMAN, PECK & CO. in One of Their Factories to Mect the Wide Demand for A Player-Piano of Unquestioned Origin Selling at a Very Moderate Price Everybody enjoys having music in the home. The young folks like the ragtime pieces; the old folks love the dear old melodies, and the truly musical members of the family are fascinated with their ability to play all the great classic compositions like true musical artists. This Is the Charm of the PLAYOTONE First of all, a Piano of delightful tone-quality, beautifully made and finished, “Then it is equipped with a splendid Player-Action that supplies all the facilities for pleasing artistic expression. Those who hear the PLAYOTONE marvel at the fact that it possesses in such a satisfying degree the qualities that one only expects to secure in instruments costing one or two hundred dollars more. The SECRET is that it is made under the critical supervision of piano builders who have the highest ideals, We invite you to come and hear the PLAYOTONE at your earliest convenience We Sell Standard Music Rolls of the Highest Quality for All Player-Pianos TERMS — monthly instalments, just ax you wish, Liberal allowance for old pianos taken in exchange. Write for handsomely illustrated catalogue. The Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph, $40 and Upwards. Easy Terms. Before purchasing a talking machine we invite you to hear, in our Fifth Avenue Home or in our Brooklyn Store, the supreme development of the phonograph as a real musical instrument of the highest type. qe. NO NEEDLES TO CHANGE—RECORDS ARE INDESTRUCTIBLE (Founded HARDMAN, PECK & CO. isi; HARDMAN HOUSE 433 Fifth Ave., New York ®izsea2th snd ‘39th Streets) ‘ Boys’ Hand Tailored Norfolk Suits Including extra pair of knickerbockers, Dressy single breasted model of black or oxford vicuna, silk lined throughout, plain or silk lapel. Value $25.00 1 sale of highest grade imported: homespuns, English cassimeres and ee why ra A rownrand tan mixtures; hand-tailored Norfolk coat, 9.00 skeleton Aue lining, with two pair of knickerbocker trousers, Regular Price 7 to 18 years. $12.50 to $16.60 16.50 . Men’s Furnishings SATURDAY AT SPECIAL PRICES Balmacaan .Top Coats * For Boys—10 to 18 Years. Ol imported Donegal rweeds, in gray or brows, 12.50 Vaiue $16.50 Balmacaan Top Coats For Boys—S to 8 Years. Of Scotch homespuns, in gray or brown. 8.50 Value 912.50 Men's Silk Shirts Of heavy silk crepe or tub silk, with satin stripes, in neat or novelty colorings, Value $5.50 2.95 “Oliver Twist” and “Nicholas Nickleby” Suits lin or ratine, 2.95 Washable suits of imported Kindergarten cloth | de Ph e 5 aiue af in stripes, plain or combination colors Men's London Made Ties Made in London expressly for Franklin Simon & Co. Of fine quality crepe de chine, Rumchundas and 1.00 SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY Boys’ Shoes and Oxfords Made on English Lame, r black Russia calf, aleo patent ot an “leather, hand welted soles. Sizes 234 to 6 | 3.45 Widths A to B Value $4.50 SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY. Misses’ and Girls’ Pumps With Low College Hools, Of genuine white buckskin, patent or dufl leather, trimmed with flat bows, Sizes 2 t07 3.45 Widths AA to D Value $4.80 foulards, in plain colors, polka dots, Persian effects and embroidered figures. Value $1.50 Men's Silk Mixture Pajamas In handsome patterns of combination colors, also soiid helio, blue, tan or cream. Value $4.60 2.85 Men's French Lisle Underwear High grade, superior quality, extraordinary value Imported French liste shirts in white or ecru, with ve Sunday Worid Wants Work Monday Wonders. long or short sleeves; drawers, knee or ankle “Young Men's Shop” —16 West 38th St. You may pay us a deposit on the purchase price of any of our instruments and we will deliver it to you immediately—then you may coniplete your payments in small weekly +2 y PUCTON STREET, length, Value $2.00 per garment (Near Hanover Place) ge oh og meer Sr Bagley Stree — fis PS a irs 7 vie Ty ay tt Oe — senteteninemeiieh sumed Ae remem ee wear