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PHEW PLAYGROUND FR THE CHORE OPENS TO-MORROW ‘Delancey Street Park Plots PLAYGROUND EXPERT HERE TO STUDY SYSTEM OF NEW YORK CITY can olte canes wi the been stunted thod of v at, directed in the opposit: that of mischief or c GANG OF BAD BOYS MADE GOOD YY PLAY. “T recall distinctly a gang boys in Charieston, known ae the neighborhood. They converted into law-abidin, zene, who took the responsibilit; orimi- in ite the Bird Gang, who were the terrors of ctually le citi. VENING WORLD, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1914. THOUGHT POISONED GIRL Katherine Kerner, Who Took Bi- Chloride After Quarrel With Sweet- heart, Left Home to Be Married. Charles McKeever, a master plum- ber, and his wife, who lives at No. 234 Arlington avenue, Jersey City, have thought for two weeks that Katherine Kerner, the twenty-year- of of ISADORA DUNCAN'S WAS A HAPPY BRIDE] DANCING SCHOOL ON FIRE PARIG, July 16—The fine new danc- Ing tnetitute at Belfevue belonging to ‘Miss Isadore Duncan, and where she ts training fifty children, caught fire yeo- terday and $4,000 worth of damage was Gone before the local fire brigade extia- guished the blase. ‘The fire started tm the music salon, & room richly furnished and stocked with objects of art, and A. T. Stewart & Co. Broadway and Ninth Street Closed All Day Saturday Disposal Days of Women’s Ready for the Use of Mothers and Kiddies. organizing play for younger children. ‘This was ‘Srought about by they themselves being brought together under healthful conditions and ai wholesome games that they delighted | in. The bad boy Is only the boy whose energies have been misdirected and, given the opportunity for those enorgics to express thomselves, natural in play, considerable calamity In averted. “Therefore | cannot old daughter of Mrs, McKeever by a former marriage, was happily mar- ried to a man she had been engaged to for more than a year. To-day the McKeevern read in a 1 4 girl who gave her No, 24 Arlington avenue m taken to the Knickerbocker jal early this morning suffer chloride of mercury poison: Bhe had taken two tablets after quarrel with her sweetheart. She fused to give the man’s name to Lieut. Miller at the West One Hundred and ‘Twenty-fifth street station or to give her own name. “We have béen thinking for two weoks that Katherine had been mar- ried,” said William McKeever, her stepbrother. She left home two weeks ago ostensibly to marry John Dono- van, @ telegrapher, employed in Man- hattan, Thi he did not return did not worry us for that reason. I have heard she quarreiied with him at his home last night and that both agreed to part.” Summer Fashions Every day women are crowding around the tables and racks, choosing littie inexpensive cotton dresses by the half dozen, and laying in supplies of the finer things—suits, evening gowns, coats and so on. Prices never seemed so low, nor the clothes so attractive as now. Cool striped taffeta dresses at $7.50. Fine suits, including many novel Made of the very silks that were put into ties, at $15 to $40. our $87.50 dresses not many weeks ago. Evening gowns, some imported, Voile dresses with wide black or $15 to $50. blue stripes, $6.50. Coats, both sports coats and formal Washable skirts, of rep,fancy pique, wraps, $8.75 to $35. or linene, with overtunics, sie 0 Women’s Gray Salons, Second floor, Old Bldg. windows. Miss Duncen Bince the loss of her two children and thelr governess by drowning in the Seine &@ year ago Miss Duncan has done no | public dancing, but nas devoted herself ; FENCED IN FOR SAFETY. ay too Gouthem Playground Expert _ , Lauds the Evening wi World Campaign. of and | am confident that will readily realize that js will be enhanced ih * hildren thet they 1 broke my glasses—and lost a day. | Our eight repair shops will save that day for you; we duplicate b lenses—ex- actly—often while you wait —as low as SO cents a lens; special lenses proportionately Ow, Optical Bouse of By Sophie Irene Loeb. Fhe Delancey street park plots will @pened as recreation centres for (ethers and children to-morrow by Park Commissioner Ward. These extend along Delancey street are bigh-fenced inclosures con- some plants. This was one over the play to going to Dallas. going over the city with Lee, Superintendent of City Play. krounds, Mr, Keaner said to me to- Clearaway of Young Women’s Summer Fashions Even better than last week’s offering! Contains a lot of mid- summer clothes ready to be put on and worn. All merchandise offered is of this season’s purchases—some of it has not been here a month, but size-range is incomplete. Here is the news in brief: 132 cool plain-colored and striped batiste frocks, at $6.75 and $7.75, Originally here at $10.60 to 816.50. ——__ > —-—__ HIT BY MYSTERIOUS BULLET. Matthew C. D. Borden, died May 27, 1912; total estate, $7,593,652; net valuo, $6,467,366. Isaac W. Friedman, died Dec. 24, total estate, $120,690; net value, 1. street cars running cl with the Fi alr fearing therefro practically Impose! : things te thrive Foor ot ike. °° Tw trese have been and there March 26, net value, . Hall, died . dust Coed .| 54 ruse gd St, near Fourth Ave. 54 West 125th St., near Lenox Ave. 27 W, S4th St, bet. 5th and 6th Aves. 442 Columbus Ave., 81st and 88d Sts. 70 Nassau St. near John St. 1009 Broadway, nr. Whoo yi B'klyn. 489 Fulton St., opp. A. & S., B’klyn. 697 Broad ewark, on same block ahne & Co. All Stores Open Saturday Afternoon. SOON es Mets Ase: died June 20, about it, sits, $2,378; net re me “In fact the very recent movement in Savannah, Ga., I am confident, was the result of the activity at present in New York, as the example of the metropolis was largely followed in carrying on the cainpnign there. Se’ eral thousand dollars was voted proper play spaces in that city a few days ago. value, $1,825, Elizabeth Zwerle, died Jan. 24, 1914; total estate, $2,400; net value, inted, then felt the sting of the bullet in his s, but did not know where the shot came from, and could not guess who fired tt, ‘The policeman hatled an automobite and sent the wounded man to St. John's | Hospital, Long Island City, 1 which detectives were assigned to 1 gate the m; jous affair, Frances E. Quin, died May 75 white batiste and voile dresses, otal estate, $13,767; net value, at $10. Originally here at $13.50 to $18.50. 20 linen suits, white and colored, 7.5 Mrs. Ad I think this is one of the most) 1914; total commendable civic moves that has| $47,439. been made for child betterment. As| Robert J. Turley, died Aug. 8, goon as you make the public and/ 1912; total estate, $11,829; net value, city pfticlals realise that at echligs $8,723. play is as important as metic! pres! veland of Washing- lesson, then you start with the right] ton ” Ca dies March 21, 1908; en- basis for building strong. tire personal estate, $24,320. Assets Johan: taxable in New York State, stocks, $2,587; net value, $2,217. Constant Ma: in artist, residing in Paris, died May 11, 1911, Assets, stocks and bon York State, jo Peavy, died Jan. 2, tate, $50,588; net value, the hot tenements. high fence ine eure eerve a rea for theee mothers ‘Lémes of benches have been put in and the police will be called te sce that these seats are re- Jeast in one plot, for only children. The othe. ts added benches. So that hundreds of ‘eople from ents will thus be enabled in the open air near their 75 white net, voile and organdie dresses, at $17.50 and $20. Origunally here at 825 to $30. * Originally here at 810 to 812.50. 69 cloth suits, checks and plain colors and white serges, at $10 to $16.50. Originally here nt 825 to 842.50. 60 coats for all occasions, $10 to STORE CLOSED ALL DAY SATURDAY Franklin Simon 8 Co. Fifth Avenue, 37th and 38th Streets 200 separate skirts of cordeline, linen and rice cloth, at $2. Originasly here at $8.50 and $9.75. & E Originally here ot $19.50 to $38.50. Please make your selections hg as there will be a great demand for these articles and it would be unfair to the majority of our customers to send many garments to one home on approval. Sizes 14, 16 and 18 years. Skirt lengths, 33 to 41. and 36. WAISTS Now $1 The woman whose size is here in the styles she likes may have two waists for the usual price of one. Jap and tub silk in stripes and plain colors, flowered crepe, plain and polka dotted lawn. Subway floor, Old Building. ea Harvie Dew, died Jan. total estate, $11,849; net val- | lay of ce of ten years T f i dous part ba died June 15, 1913; $1,068,172; net value, Clearance Sale Friday Small Children’s Dresses 2 TO 6 YEARS A Bust measurements, Second floor, Old Buil Bide Protective Associa- ich is in hearty accord with that will be given to many and children in the opening plots, will he represented by Gchlacht, superintendent. Mr. wald: “E believe this is ono of the best suggested by th rk Com- for the east side and marks ‘ing of recreation places in ity. The Evening World bas certainly done most work for the people «f the side, as I understand several plots, as well as corporation will be made available for the who are certainly in need of ey Es il STORE CLOSED ALL DAY SATURDAY Franklin Simon 8 Co. Fifth Avenue, 37th and 38th Streets ft For Hot Days a Cool Shower _ According to our standing prin- ciple of “buy for less, sell for less.” we offer these Kenny showers for but a little over half the price you would have to pay for them at any other time. Present Price, $3.85 ‘We have only a hundred of them at this new price, a0 any one wishing to he sure of getting one for so little had better re- member that only a few people can be lucky ones. Subway Entrance, New Building. (On Sale Store Floor) Children’s Summer Dresses Of white lawn, poplin, linene, colored chambray or gingham. Heretofore $1.95 to $2.95 Children’s White and Colored Dresses Oliver Twist, Russian and long waisted lawn, chambray or gingham. x meses # ees, Heretofore $2.95 to $4.95 Children’s French Model Dresses Hand made dresses of fine white batiste, hand emb'd and lace trimmed, also embroidered pique dresses. Heretofore $5.75 to $9.75 Will Close Out Friday Mohair Bathing Suits Women’s and Nissen iewinnnioe suits with detachable skirts or bathing dresses with separate bloomers. 3.95 shoot $6.95 int R OF PLAY iG WORLD. A. Kesner, who has @harge of the city playgrounds of Charleston, 8. C, but who has been tealled by the Commission Govern- gent of Dallas, Tex. to solve the _ Problem of play spaces for children in that city, is in New York looking Specially-Priced Week-End Candies Novelty Jewelry Children’s Play Rompers Beach or bloomer models, of chambray or gingham, in plain Silk Bathing Dresses Found Health in Warner’s «be lavaluable Relic! for Kidney Trouble. Nearly eigh- Women’s and Misses’ bathing dresses of heavy satin or silk serge in black or navy, trimmed with plain or striped silk. colors, checks or stripes. ‘Oliver Twist” model, with white waist and cadet blue pants. 2 to 6 years. 35 and 55 at 25c Each Greatly Price-Lessened Heretofore sorted, Ib 600 — Braided Mint, Ib Cream figs, Ib 20c Subway floor, Old Building. 1620 pieces—the majority have been until today twice to four times more in price; the others are manu- facturer’s samples of our own higher price grades. Every kind of novelty jewelry-——bar pins, brooches, earrings teen months ago, I commenced us ing Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy. My brother told me a neighbor of his who had been War- Heretofore 95c to $1.25 Silk Bathing Costumes High class models for women and misses, of superior quali eee eatin, taffeta or Roman striped silk ey Large Price Reductions Friday Misses’ and Girls’ Dresses Misses’ Summer Dresses Of striped voile or ratine crepe, 14 to 20 years. * of pearl and jet, cuff buttons, scarf pins, necklaces, hat pina, shoe buckles, bracelets, coin cases, sautoirs, mesh bags, laval- Heres, etc. Subway floor, Old Building. Mr. Week-Ender: A Suit at $11.50 Raincoat, $7.75 White Flannel Trousers, $3.75 You may need one or all of the above— but whatever your re- quirements you be sure to save some- pots worth-while to- wi your week-end expenses. The Men's Suits at $11.50 are from our own stecks, $20 and ie / The Raincoats 4 at $7.75 i cocstmene with nad Tales cod are The White Flannel Trousers at $3.75 ally good at this moderate are also unusually good a Fv hdl oleae = Other Subway News in Brief Parasols— At $1.50—All-silk taffeta Is in plain colors and te borders, At $2—All-silk taffeta para- sols with shirred borders. At $2—All-silk umbrellas for men and women, with natural or mission wood handles. Corsets— At $1—Medium and light- weight corsets, low bust, long and medium hips. Un- usual. At 25c — Embroidery-trim- med brassieres. Broken size- assortment. Unusually low- priced. Men’s Underwear and Hosiery At 10c, 12 —Summer cially priced. At 50c—Combination suits of white mesh cotton, Subway floor, Old Building. Heretofor 9.75 314.50 to $19.75 Women’s “Regent” Pumps Of patent leather with gray or fawn suede or black brocade back. Also all bronze, patent or dull kia; cut steel side garniture, Spanish heels, Heretof 3.75. 35.00 to $6.00 . tusing five bottles, I {elt wel ‘of another party who was ii trom kia I ney troubl white and colors. Heretofore $9.75 6.95 9.75 15.00 1.75 Misses’ Summer Dresses Of white or colored cotton crepe, voile, ratine or linen, 14 to 20 years, Heretofore $14.50 to $29.50 Misses’ Crepe de Chine Gowns In navy, black, white or Copen, with long pleated or plain Russian tunic skirt. 14 t0 20 yrs. Heretofore $29.50 Girls’ Summer Dresses Of linen, flowered crepe, chambray, gingham or in, Oto 14 years. Heretofore $3.75 to $5.75 you are a sufferer from any form of disease, do not hesitate in pro- Warner's Safe Kidney and en Women’s Hand Sewed Pumps Of patent or dull leather, with gray or chamois buckskin jack. Also all bronze, patent or dull kia, Hand turned soles, Spanish or Cuban heels. 4.75 siete t0.00 femedy and never hesitate to pre- seribe it. ft to-day and be convinced Free sample if you write Bale Re: Co., Dept. Misses’ Golfine Sport Coats Silk Lined to Match Three-quarter length model of imported golfine, in white, cherry, delft blue or green; shawi collar, raglan sleeves, patch pockets, belted back; 14 to 20 years. 10.50 ““st.20" WILL CLOSE OUT FRIDAY Women’s Summer Dresses Of plain, ratine or embroidered crepe, voile or linen. Heretofore 6.75 $14.50 to $18.50 Women’s Crepe de Chine Gowns Long Russian tunic models, in black, navy or white, 1 5.00 Heretofore $18.50 to $29.50 and 15c pair alf hose par oD heria Tord Pe kw Al Open Sat'y Monday’ Eves. hay & hen Store Co. Inc. dts, Wet, aA, Golfine Sport Skirts For Women and Misses Tailored open front model of imported extra quality white golfine; shirred back, with detachable belt, slashed pockets, pearl butions. 5.00 ““4ar6"*