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imUOIvL. i an DAlLx EAGLE, N' 1. News and Social Notes of Bay Ridge and Adjoining Communities Civics Favor Old Trolley Incline May Reduce Subway Congestion OwVs Head Park Cave Vanishes From View 3d Ave. Incline Car Service Workmen Cover Cavern lluilt War During a He- Ammunition Magazine loiter fame Lovers' Retreat Mo-- May Result in Re-aurcption of Service on 'L' to By F. V.

r.TtRNO The old ammunition cave in Owl's Head wnich once served young Jovers as a jendezvoua, is no more. Workmen have covered it up, leaving not a single trace of its' for Kleinf eld Hits Corporations' Retail Selling Indicates Contrary Legislation at 9th A. I). Democratic Meeting Public utility corporations conducting appliance businesses were severely rebuked last night by Stats Senator Philip M. Klelnfeld, who.

atd that they were "unfairly competing with small retail merchants, thereby causing many of them to go out of business. Kleinfeld, addressing the members of the 6th A. O. Demorratla Club at 271 Ovington indicated his Intention to Introduce legislation that would take the right of retail business away from corporations existing under a franchise for an entirely different purpose. Attacks Chain Ptorts Besides gas and electric companies, the Senator attacked large mer existence.

When the World War broke out, the Bay Ridge shore Following a promise made by William S. Menden, president of the B. M. that trolley service would be resumed on the 3d Ave. incline to the structure at 68th 8t.

and 3d Ave. if the residents of Bay Ridze so desired, the Bay Ridge Community Center, through Major 8. J. Arnesen, chairman of Its board, today indicated that its members favor the proposal. The structure has been lying idle committee of the Bay Rldse Chamber of Commerce, an appropriation of $400,000 is sought by Commissioner Browne to put It In shape.

The people of Bay Ridge consider Owl's Head Park one of the finest of the small park!) In the entire city's system. Situated on a ridue overlooking the Narrows, the visitors find contentment In its perfect tranquility. Only the waves hitting the rliorr-s of the Narrows can disturb its calmness. chain stores. He said that small front was the scene of unusual activity.

The making of shells far the Allies was one of the principal occupations of the E. W. Bliss Company, the president of which, James W. Lane, owned the land that now forms the park. Mr.

Lane's compnny needed a place to examine shells. The powder content had to be ascertained. The workmanship must be tested to discover any faults. So he chose the deserted homestead of his late father-in-law for the purpose. Cave Built In order to carry on the work ana to protect the powder from rain, a concrete cave was built.

It extended under the hill about 300 yards from the entrance to the estate. Here they stored the powder. A concrete platform a few feet away was built upon which lo place the shells. Trucks going back and forth from the Bliss plant at S2d St. to the park attracted little attention.

As a matter of fact, there were few persons living in the section at the time and their homes were set back shopkeepers in every community were being forced to abandon business because of the competition offered them by the chain companies. for many years, with the result that the tracks leading up to the station at 65th St. need a great deal of repairs. The switchback, connecting the tracks on the Incline with the tracks on the street has been removed and if service is resumed must be replaced. To Cest SW.QOO According to James L.

Mcrks, president of the Bay Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Menden said that the work of fitting out the structure for a resumption of service would entail an expense of approximately $40,000. This, it was added, would be willingly paid by the company if evidence showed that the would be used. Members of the Bay Ridge Community Center point out that the renewal of service on the would prove popular with residents of the section as it would provide them with a better means tp travel to Manhattan. i Drug firms, he said, were organiz Sea Surrenders Second Dead Man Off Buy Ridge 2 Corpsr Fount! in Water in 21 Honrs Condition Hulks Foul IMny Theories ing stores In all parts of the country, which not only sold drugs but were competing with restaurant and other retail stores.

Title companies were Included In the attack of the youthful Benson hurst Senator- These corporations, he said, were doing business in corporation papers and in other Members of the Bay Ridge Community Center want the 3d Ave. trolley to climb the long-unused incline to the G8th St. 5th Ave station. B. M.

T. officials favor the plan if congestion on local subways will be reduced by a passenger increase on the Repairs on the incline will cost $40,000. Incline is shown above, street terminus below. The sea Is giving up its dead off Bay RlUge. The body of an un far enough to avoid disturbance.

Identified man was found In the buy Few persons knew that powder and at the foot of 47th St. about 7:30 Major Arnesen pointed out In his shells were being transported Into the old estate. Few persons took the time to find out what was going on at all. The work of examining the shells went on at the park throughout a a long period. No complaints were ever regisierea.

But when the emergency that re Comedy Presented By Lefferts Park Church Players Summer Home for I'oor to Benefit From Proceeds of Entertainment Outing Planned By Republicans Of Seventh A.D. Leafier F. J. I. Krqcke to Install Officers of Club Nct Thursday quired the manufacture of so much ammunition passed, the old cave was deserted.

The estate was thrown appeal for the renewal of the service that the overcrowding in the subway would be very much relieved as the would take a great deal of the load from the lower end of Bay Ridge. While Alderman Richard J. Tonry was a member of the Stat legislature some years ago, he introduced a bill in the Assembly to have the incline removed. Its neglected appearance, justified It, he said at the time. Strain Trains Ve4 The history of the incline goes back many years.

It was first used as part of the old Brooklyn City R. R. system which sent steam-driven trains over the structure and down the incline into Bay Ridge. Later this was discontinued In favor of trolley service. Cars were sent ud the incline to meet the open to the public and persons o'clock last by police of the 1th Ave.

station. This makes the second dead body reclaimed from the bay within the past 21 hours, the body of another unidentified man having been lound in the bay at the foot of 4th Ave. Wednesday. The body found last night had been In the water for a considerable length of time, police said, and was In a state of decomposition. The circumstances surrounding the hurting of the second body parallel those of the first case.

The body recovered last night was that of a man about 15, of stocky build, about 5 feet and 7 inches tall. The man was fully dressed As with the first body, the condition of the corpse made examination difficult and no statement was forthnomipg as to the possibility of foul play, pending a re branches of the law that was taking millions each year from tht pockets of the lawyers. Brooklyn Yard for Warships Before the Senator's address, members of the club passed a resolution, which will be sent to President Hoover, asking him to exert his Influence In having the new U. S. S.

Idado built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Edward J. McLaughlin, secretary of the club, said that the construct-in of the ship In Brooklyn would mean the employment of thousands of men now walking the streets. Alderman O'Reilly's bill In the Municipal Assembly, which will change the waiting time of policemen before promotion from five to three years, was approved by the members of the club, As conditions are now in the Police Department, it was said, a patrolman must wait five years before advancement. Approve Three-Platoon System The proposed three-platoon system for city firemen was approved by the members.

A resolution will be sent to the Board of Aldermen and members of the Board of Estimate urging the plan be adopted. Joseph De Cantlllon, chairman of the committee In charge of arrangements for the Summer outing of the organization, announced last night that the boat ride this year would be to Roton Point, as jt was last year. The affair will take placs July 1. Plans for the annual summer outing of the 7th A. D.

Republican Club were dispussed last night at a Joint meeting of the entertainment committee and the captains and co-captains of the organization which was held In the clubhouse at 425 50th St. After the reading of the minutes Social Notes of Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Borough Park "Hurry, Hurry, Hurry," a comedy in three acts, was presented last night at the Lefferts Park Baptist Church, 7Gth St. and 14th by the Young people's Society. Mrs. Clara Averell directed the performance.

The general chairman of the committee in charge was Oino F. Kus-ter, president of the society. His assistants were: Bennett O. Davenport Bocer Churchill Florence Iverson oyce Clarke Robert L. Hnppough Members of the casf were as follows: trains, which unloaded at 65th St.

and sent some to Bay Ridge and port from the medical examiner. Fort Hamilton via the 3d Ave. trol Began to visit the ancient home of the Murphys and the Blisses. It did not take long for young lovers to find the cave. They acquired it with the same enthusiasm as they conquered the old stone castle tower at the other end of the grounds.

Converted Into Park When the land was finally purchased by the city to be converted into a park Commissioner Browne made many alterations. He tore down all the old greenhouses. He removed every old and useless structure In the park. He made repairs to the tower and fitted out the stables and gate house for the use of caretakers. For a long time the cave was wide open.

No effort was made to remove it or change its character. But recently Prosscr committee workers needed employment and then the old cave was noticed. It did not take very long for the workmen to fill the hollow in Which leys and others to Dyker Heights and McKlnlcy Park by way of the A card find bunco party will be held on the evening of May 27 at the Kings County Lighting Company Building, 4th Ave. and 68th by the Court Our Lady of Peace, Catholic Daughters of America. A number of interesting prizes will be by Rudolf Hermann, secretary, a vote of thanks was given by the president, Charles JS.

Miller, on behalf of the members of the club, to Coorge Anderson, chairman Pf the entertainment committee, for the Bay Ridge Ave. surface cars. According to the plans of the Bay awarded both to players and Home Owners To Be Organized By Realty Men Ridge Chamber of Commerce committee which will wait on Mr. Menden early next week, Bay Ridge Ave, Clin Norman Alice Iverson n. O.

Dcvenport Blanche Kuster John W. Weber Lloyd C. Terry Dog Bites Youngster those not taking part in the games. The committee in charge of the affair is headed William Bie Est rile Clarke Robert L. Hoppough and 3d Ave.

cars will again travel over the incline. It is the purpose of the committee to urge the grant- In Roof of Mouth K. Dobbin. Assisting ing of transfers to passengers at the Arthur Pisani, 5, of 8104 14th by Frances her are: Information Service in Bay junction. Double Fares Proceeds of the play, which is an annual entertainment given by the society, will go to a fund for Sunshine Acres, a Summer home for poor and underprivileged children at Commack, L.

J. performance will be given again this evening. Detail of 60 Men Riilge Office lo He Maie Available in Short Time Mrs. C. Watson Mrs.

A. Archrr Mrs. B. Byrnts Mrs. A.

Cassidy Mrs. M. Sullivan Mrs. C. Hanna Mrs.

H. Judge Mrs. M. Kron At the present time Bay Ridge Ave. and 3d Ave.

cars do not go farther north than 65th St. At this point another fare must be paid tq Miss Camilla Alrnce Mrs. A. Bachofa Mrs. T.

Bnrry Mrs. M. Cajsldy Mrs. E. Powllng Mrs.

a. niissey Mrs. M. Kenny Mrs. A.

leary Mrs. M. O'Toole Miss M. Robinson Mrs. p.

Smith Plans to organize a property the cave waa built. As a matter of fact, the Job was simply a matter of throwing dirt on top of the con-concrete, pounding It in and then grading the surface. This was done. And the cave, with its concrete Mrs. J.

McMurrer presentation of an American flag to the club- Charter Boat Discussion of the boat ride which is the feature of the Summer outing resulted in "the decision to charter the boat Chauncey M. Dcpew of the Hundson River Day Line for a trip to Indian Point on Aug. 5. About a thousand members are expected to attend the outing. John A.

Thompson, executive member of the ciuo, also announced that the installation of officers by the Hon. Frederick J. H. Kracke, Republican leader, will be held next Thursday at the clubhouse. HQ? CUTS FTP Morris Surlovitch, 13, of 2225 60th St.

tripped yesterday while playing at Public School 226 at Bay Parkway and 60th St. He fell and cut his eye. Dr. Prager was summoned and treated the lad. Later Morris was taken home.

Rush Mrs. i. M. owners auxiliary to the Realty Brokers of Bay Ridge, we're Mrs. M.

Simeon announced today by Frank A. Ma- Cold Snap Brings Smoke Casualty The cold snap of yesterday produced a casualty. Mary Bloom, 27, From Ft. Hamilton In Air Maneuvers Detachment in Charge of aw Wire Meg gages- Others in Guard was bitten by a dog in the strangest of all places In the roof of his mouth. Arthur was playing in front of his home last night when a stray dog came along.

When the boy attempted to fondle it, the dog attacked him. Young Pisani was treated by Dr. Licberinann of United Israel-Zion Hospital. BOV BITTEN BV nPG Martinos Demo, 2, of 6711 14th Ave. was attacked by a stray dog yesterday afternoon and received a bite on the right hand.

The dog escaped. An ambulance surgeon treated young Demo. Police notified the Health Department. trunola, president of the group. "Wo hope to extend our work to cover the owners of property In the Bay Ridge area," he said today.

"The national associations have found it a good idea to work with the taxpayer and, although we all St. Agatha's Eevlew The Parish Club of St. Agatha's R. C. Church will present its first musical revue, "Cheer Up," on Monday and Tuesday evenings at the school auditorium, 68th between 7th and 8th Aves.

of 8520 20th tending the furnace in her home at 2:30 p.m. was overcome by smoke. Relatives found her unconscious and put in reach Borougn mil. inis, we cnam-bcr committee and the Community Center hopes, will be eliminated by the opening of the incline. There has been a great number cf requests made by civic bodies In the section to have the service of the surface lines on 3d Ave.

extended to Borough Hall from Fort Hamilton. The same was asked of the Bay Ridge Ave. line, which now drops a number of its passengers at the Bay Ridge Ave. station of the 4th Ave. subway.

"If the plan really means anything," said Arnesen today, "it will certainly result in a great deal of good. Perhaps the need of a new subway route would no longer exist if the people of this section actually use the an emergency call for an ambulance do it as individuals, we we can accomplish a great deal more walls, disappeared. Visitors to the park must now be content to sit on its benches. After dark the gate at Senator St. is locked and no one is permitted to enter.

But according to Anthony Huber, the gate may as well be removed. It fails to exclude any one from the grounds, he said. Young couples enter on the 88th St. side of the grounds. A low wall permits easy access to the park at that point.

Soon the old Murphy estate, or, as it is better known, the Bliss estate, will be more beautiful than ever. According to a report of the park by organization." Dr. Nevers of Harbor Hospital responded and revived the woman. Accoiding to the plans, the property owners will be provided with an information service and backing in all matters pertaining Phurch Sees Coa film More than 100 persons attended the recent showing of the moving picture, "Through the Bowels of the Earth," at the Church of the Redeemer, 939 83d St. The picture was filmed in the Scranton mines with the use of 10,000,000 candle- RAY JUDGE COUPLE AND TALENTED PROGENY to their interests.

An office will be opened soon where realty records can always be consulted. More than 60 men from the Fort Hamilton Army Garrison have been detailed for duty at Mltchel Field, L. during the Army air maneuvers. The Fort Hamilton detachment consists of 25 men. It will be known as the Message Communication Center.

They wil) naye complete charge of all telephone, radio and telegraph equipment at the field, whether government or commercial-'y controlled. It will be their duty to receive all messages coming to the field and transmit them to the proper persons. Other men from the local garrison will act as a guard detachment. 4 power light. Its showing was sponsored by a local coal company and after the picture a trip was made through the company's yaras.

RECENT HAY RIDGE BRIDE IS 1 thr4 ft 9th A- I). Dinner Dance A dinner-dance will be held on the evening of May 20 at the Hotel St. George by the Women's Reg ular Democratic Organization of 'Parting Gesture' To Be Given by Utrecht Players Christian Endeavorjtes Will Present Show for Benefit of Frpsh Air llome The men left Fort Hamilton yesterday under the command of Capt. A. E.

Dedicke, and have already commenced their work of taking over the message system and in the Sth A. 259 Ovington Ave. The affair is In honor of Mrs. Mae Littleton Crowley, president and co-leader of the organization. Mrs.

Mary Elizabeth Q'Leary of 553 77th St. is chairman pf the dance stalling additional equipment at Mltrhel Field. 8-Year-Old Girl Struck by Auto Eight-year-old Dorothy Lupo of Good Shepherd Picnic Children of the weekday religious school of the Church of the Good Shepherd, 75th St. and 4th will be guests at a picnic tomorrow. They will leave at 9:30 a.m.

from the church for Prospect Park. After a field day they will enjoy a picnic lunch. 1878 W. 9th St. was the victim of A play, to be followed by a reception and dance, will be staged at the Brooklyn Little Theater, 122 St.

Felix on the evening of May 23 by the New Utrecht Christian Endeavor Society. The play chosen for presentation is Parting Gesture," a new work of an automobile last night when she ran Into the street In front of her I 5 home. Anthony Schultz of 366 53d St. was operating the vehicle. Dr.

Fausi of 11 Avenue was called and treated the little girl for contusions of the shoulders, knees and legs. Gates Hubbard and Charles P. Stnilh. Miss Dorothy Garcia of 6923 Omega Phi Sigma Dance Plans for the spring dance to be held this evenins bv the Omesn Phi I f-ria 1.. am 'a.

10th Ave, in charge of the sale of tickets. Money obtained from the sale will go to the Fresh Air Home for Children, which is sponsored by the society. The play is a humorous and exciting story about Manhattan. Members of the cast Include: Will Wed? Bay Ridge, Bensonhurtt ttnd Borough Port Licenses Beatrice Read artn Rasmussen tirci 1 AJl UIUK Charles P. Smith 3.

Karolri Admanson If'ster Taninj lileen Cral lileen Craiff Why Sigma Sorority are in charge of Miss Myrtle Nelson of 266 OOlh St. Miss Hazel Deklamore of 7318 10th Ave. and Miss Vivian Martin of 7920 3d Ave. More than 300 guests are expected at the dance, which will be held in the Italian Village of the Hotel St. George.

V. 3, 104 Mothers IJear Nature Talk A talk on the "Beauty of Nature" was given by Miss Ellen Eddy Shaw, curator of elementary education at the Botanic Oarden, before the monthly meeting of Mothers Club of Public School 101, Sth Ave. and Charles Barker ttllUn Dollard V-f A Louise Gleam Ft-; Goot, Misg Edith, 27 years old, ci 2125 69th St. and Leon Cohen, 30, of 1213 3d Ave. Mackler, Miss Gertrude, 23 years old, of 2137 Cropsey Ave.

and Max Gasner, 32, of 1365 W. 7th St. Robinson, Miss Ruth, 22 years old. of 1112 53d St. and John Siglog, 28, of 671 Ovington Ave.

Traveler to Speak AtMen'sClubMeeting William Mcllhenney, traveler, will talk Monday night on "Present Day Conditions in Mexico" at the final meeting of the season for the Men's Club of Christ Church, 13d St. and Ridge Boulevard. OffWera for the new year will be elected at this meeting, which will get under way at 8:30. Guy hater, the incumbent president, will preside over the meeting. YAHCt Seides.

Miss Florence, 23 years old. of 1939 75th St. and Morris Min-dell, 25. of 103 Kosciusko St. 92d yesterday Etfternocn.

Miss Shaw outlined the work of the Saturday gardening class and presented a series of colored slides showing plant life in foreign countries. Mrs. Elaine Hill, soprano, sang several selections, Mr. and Mrs. George H.

Fraser of 259 71st St. recently celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary. They are shown with their four children, George, Jean, Howard, 5, and Ruth, 4. children are talented musicians and were heard as a quartet at the Mother's Steinberg, Miss Lillian, 22 years old, of 2371 82d St. and Julius Benjamin.

29. of 523 Chester 6L Mrs. Eugene B. Gunsten of 1026 73d St. is a recent Bay Ridge bride.

Before her marriage Mrs. Gunsten was Miss Norma Hansen of 251 71st St, uav retention at tne unuren or ma uooq aneanera. ,12.