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BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE, NEW YORK, SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 193'4 A 20 PROPOSED GERRITSEN MUX-AM) AS IT IS TODAY managership of the Hotel Taft arid was scheduled to take his fathr' place on Sept. 1. The death of th elder Mr. La Vin, one of the coun try's outstanding hotel men. hastened the appointment.

The son has been connected with the management of the Hotel Taft for two years. Craig La Vin Gets Father's Post as Hotel Taft Head Matle Reputation Here as Gcrritsen Mill. Old Landmark, To Be Rebuilt Marine Park Reliquary i Dates From Davs of! i Ameriean Revolution I as well the average man. There was a quarrel on the night of June 22, he admits, but he says his wife provoked It by a discussion of money matters. He denies beating his wife, but asserts that Mrs.

Gill and her father forced him Into the bathroom, battered him black and blue and spattered his shirt with blood. Gill admits that once he did throw a delicatessen supper she had prepared, down the sink. He said he felt that having worked hard all day, he deserved something more substantial. There are three children, Helen, John and Thomas, who range between the ages of and 11. It is for their sake that the $30 weekly alimony is demanded.

Justice Cuff said in his decision. Marriage Trap Set Out for Him Husband Avers Charges Girl Took His Pre-War Fun Seriously She Wins Alimony Carolyn Gill of 150 Bay 19th St. ensnared him Into matrimony by "cold and calculating design," says John J. Gill, president of the Marl- Queer, What? Percy "She actually stopped on the street and asked for a contribution." Bess "Just like her. She will stop at nothing to get something.

Three centuries ago the tidewater mill of the Gerntsen ramny ground between its huge circular stones the flour for all Its section of old Brooklyn. Today Park Department officials time Electric Company at 97 Water Manhattan. Champion Runner While Student at Poly Prep Special to The Eagle New Haven, Aug. 25 Craig La Vin, well known Brooklynite and graduate of Poly Prep, where he won wide reputation as a championship runner, has been to succeed his father, th late Julian C. La Vin, as president of the company which bears his name and a-s executive head of the Hotel Taft.

Mr. La Vin was graduated from Poly Prep In June. 1923. Previously he attended Adclphi Academy, where he was amonr the foremost of the institution's athletes. He finished at the Sheffield Scientific School at Yale In 1927, and Immediately thereafter entered the hotel business.

For the past several months Mr. La Vin had been In charge of the Now she is suing him for separa Chemistry Jobs Closed to Women tion, and he must pay $30 a week alimony. Justice Thomas J. Cuff of the Supreme Court has ruled. 1 He never meant to marry her anyway.

Gill says in his affidavit. He met her at Coney Island In the Women are being barred from jobs in chemistry, according to Prof. Helen L. Wikoff of Ohio State University. Reporting in a survey to ihe Women's Division of the Amerl can Chemical Society which, meets in Cleveland, Sept.

10, Professor Wikoff declares that despite unprecedented world activity In this science the outlook for women is gloomy. "Unless a woman student has shown mo.e than average ability, it is foolish to encourage her to make chemistry her life work, for compe BROOKLYN'S SMARTEST HOTEL THE TOWERS Spring of 1916. he says, and just wanted to amuse himself. He adds that when he went to the war a year later, he forgot all about her. Both Make Charges But she didn't forget him, and when he returned from the war, she planned a campaign to entrap him into marriage, Gill continues.

She played on his sympathies by telling him of her previous marriage and divorce, he says, but being a Catholic he felt he couldn't marry a divorced woman and a Protestant. But to remove that objection she became a convert to the Catholic faith, he affirms. Mrs. Gill charged cruel and Inhuman treatment. Ten years ago, according to the record, she brought suit for separation on similar grounds.

It was dismissed because she admitted the alleged offenses had not occurred. In her present tition would prove too keen for (Clark ft Willow Streets) Kowenhoven, then an old man, told youngsters playing near the mill ihe story of the Gerritsen pirate and those same windows. Before the mill was built on the east side of the beach and alongside the Strom Kil, its site, said Kowenhoven, was occupied by the pirate's home. He grew older. His trips to sea for booty became fewer.

He sent overseas to Holland for a bride. She was beautiful and younger than the pirate, much younger. The girl was seen for a time by neighbors and then no more. It was supposed that she died. her," Professor Wikoff asserts.

Although several hundred women are now gainfully employed in chemistry, the present surplus of Rates are surprisingly moderate for both transient and perma- men greatly diminishes a woman's chance of entering new branches ROOMS SINGLE OR ENSUITE A few minutes to everything in New York miles away from dust and din. It il the ideal residence whether for permanent or transient stay. ot chemical wo'k, Professor Wikoff finds. Manv schools, embarrassed nent occupancy. Luxurious Public Rooms.

Smart Restaurant. Nottd For Fine Food. by the difficulty In placing their The old Gerritsen Mill as it will look after restoration by the Park Department, and, above, the seventeenth century Marine Park mill as it looks today. sraauates and realizing the limited openings for women chemists, are attempting to discourage women from this field altogether. KARL P.

ABBOTT MANGEMENT C. EUGENE HAMES Managing Director Manager Later, the story went, the pirate suit' sne declares that for the last made by Aymar Embury II, con- re planning to restore the ancient structure "one of the few ouUtand-structure to its early vigor, so that ing Revolutionary buildings." Brooklynites may soon visit Marine others who oralsed the Park De- suiting architect for the Park De five years her husband has been the slave of liquor. On the evening of June 22. she charges, he came home drunk, knocked her down, shattered the glass chandelier, broke a chair and assaulted a policeman with a soda bottle. Gill, in his answering affidavit, says that he never drank to excess, although he enjoyed a glass of beer also died and the devil came to cart his soul off through one of the windows of the mill.

That window could never afterwards be closed. Hard as they tried, the children thereabouts were always unable to shut the window the devil and the priate used for their exit. At least so the story of the old mill went. McCREERY'S partment, and H. B.

Guillan. These call for the replacement of the modern windows Installed by the Park to watch the big water wheel partment for its efforts were Mr. revolve as the tide ebbs and climb i Kjng an(i prank Frerichs. president of the Gerritsen Beach Chamber of I Whitneys with others such as those the stairway insicie me Dunaing to see the old shafts and pulleys in I I i. I Commerce.

used by the early Dutch settlers. Plans for the restoration were 'More than 50 years ago Nicholas FIFTH AVENUE 34-ih STREET operation while grain is ground to flour between the three sets of grooved stones. Relic of Revolution Plans completed this week by It" CJ architects of the department call for an almost complete restoration of the Gerritsen Beach landmark by a master millwright. The date -j; STORE HOI RS Open Daily 9:30 A.M. Close Daily 5:30 P.M.

Open All Day Mrxt Saturday Phone MAin 4-1600 All Day Next Saturday at 39 each The generally known Mohawk underwear for men. Perfect stock, short sleeve shirts to 46 in. Drawers to 44 in. No mail, phone or C. O.

D. orders. when work will start has not been determined. This depends chiefly on the development of Marine Park, on which property the mill stands. With the exception of a lean-to BROOKLYN'S PIONEER STORE ESTABLISHED 1837 305-307 FULTON ST THROUGH TO WASHINGTON OPPOSITE BROOKLYN MAIN POSTOFFICE Juki a ftrp Below Borniigh Hall extension, which will contain wait- i ing-room facilities, the mill will be repaired so that its machinery, its Girls' School Dresses Men's Guaranteed Full Half Wool Underwear Regular Winter Weight 89 Fast Color Novell ies Sizes 7 to 16 Years t' allien In 1.2- ea.

1 Seliool Sweaters 1.25 Shirts and Drawer All Perfect Boy's Knickers 89c Varied assortment. 8 to 16 years. 125 95c and pull- each gvade Boy's wool outer appearance and its inner galleries will be the same as they were during he American Revolution. "It ww 1 i that the mill's owner, a patriot, took the stones Is-or-i ir place and buried them so (h it i Hessian troops marching it wanus along Kings his farm could not obtain they sought. Mill Made Fortune i r.

story, as recalled by Ben- J. King, executive secretary Flatbush Chamber of which for years has asked rfioratlon of the landmark, ends curiously. The soldiers Gerritsen, held him as a n'age pending the recovery of the xwy A son, fearing violence to hU fjt er. found them, and the mill was put in operation again. The British paid handsomely for the service.

It was said the Gerritsen family fortune dated from that time. zippers overs. Women's Laee Back Corsets Attention was never called to a bargain of equal greatness-its just another proof of our supremacy in the underwear realm. At this time the market quotations on half wool textiles of this weicht ranee from 2.0O to 2.50 per garment. This underwear is of random jjray mixture, all fresh new stock ideal garments particularly for the man exposed to the wintry blasts; all sizes to 50 inch.

89 Also Corsettes and Girdles Lots of 1.5D values on this table the corsets are lace back, reinforced front with 4 hose supports. Sixes 23 to .16. Inner belt corsettes, sizes 34 to 46, fancy brocade irirrllos, side or front hook, sizes 26 to .12 in. World Famed Russian Crash The restoration will not be done by a contractor. The honor de-; served by what some have called Real Old-F a I Kind with its enduring rugged finish and wearing properties yd.

School Stockings Sale because anticipated the Pr. Values to 35c Many Styles-All Perfect 19 pair Russian crash is as pleasing as a library drape as it is useful in the kitchen first shipment in many moons and no more in sight buy plenty at this record low price. 10.00 Damask Cloths at 3.98 Size 70x88 The regular nrice Is almost cut in half because these beautiful pure tin- damask table cloths became slightly soiled in transit handling-Indian Head aMiislin, Mill Ends the oldest remaining building in New York State is that the work be done by a master millwright. Park Department architects believe such men are scarce in 20th century New York, but the officials hope to locate one who will be able to put the mill into its early condition and will also continue as custodian there. Early Machines Remain.

The grinding stones. 53 inches in diameter, are still in their original places. So is the great 20-inch octagonal oak drum on the wheel. The remains of shafts, pulleys and the four sets of sifters inside the structure are still there after the 300 vears, needing only repai and importance of Chinese influence Boy's heavy roll top plaids, dark effects; lone stockings in the new tan shades, also big range of the favorite socks, tight ribbed tops in cross stripes and fancy effects. Silk and Wool Mixed School Hose 29 The Noted Bear Brand Classified Irregulars of the 50c grade pair 19c yd.

45 inches wide, all in usable lengths, at almost half the current value. 6 to flVz in. II heavy ribbed, new heather shades, sizes Bleached Sliepln 98c Ut Meadicd Shnkpr Flannel 36 in. nlLr-wid Sale of Wear-Ever Aluminum in modern decoration 31cCreerys scoops New York A Choice Group of Rare Chinese Rugs School Supplies Sale 8-Cun Percolators Asparagus Cookers Rice Boilers and Pot Roasters 1-98 each Brief Cases assembly work. The face of the building will be reshingled.

as will the roof. They will be hand-split shingles, 36 inches in length, the same size as those the Gerritsen family put on their mill. In 1331, six years alter the city purchased the property from the Whitney estate, civic groups began a movement to preserve the historic relic from souvenir hunters and vandals. A fence was erected. This, however, prover insufficient protection.

Browne Sought Repairs Former Park Commissioner sought $20,600 to restore the structure, but the Board of Estimate followed the advice of Acting Mayor McKee, who called the mill "a chicken coop," and the request was denied. Subsequently, at the In Teas and Coffees in Basement Value 1.75... 1.25 School Bafts Value 7Qr i.oo fy Heavy waterproof cloth, strong and sightly; large pocket containing 5 paper pads also out-sidg pocket for pencils browns, tans and grays. The new a resembles real leather and very durable all around straps, 3 pockets, extension lock, regulation size, leather colors. Men's Warm Utility Jackets New Heavy Half-Wool Product l2Vc School Handkerchief at 7c Timely arrival from auction of children's pure linen handkerchiefs, all with rolled edges and patched corners.

regularly $293 1.19 Made lo Sell at 2.00 each each A Gladstone Lasts a Life! sistence of civic organizations, a watchman was assigned to guard the place. One of the leaders in the fight to restore the old mill was Roy M. Mann, chairman of the League lor the Improvement nf Marine Park, who yesterday wrlromeri plans for the restoration and termed the Dark heather, brown, also black all sizes to 40 in. Jaciptard HlanUct Hale' Spreads Specisl I'SOZi. Special 1.10 Notably pretty, colorful jar-j New anti-slirink weave in nov-Huard effects.

rltv striped effects. Value 8.00 6-98 to negotiate for these frcidi from China "er alarted arrived Approximnlrly 9x12. exquisite rugs just as they Newer styles of luggage come and go, but the Gladstone is preferred by most travelers. 18-inch model, ton straps, sewed-on leather corners, inside pockets and post handles. SPECIAL LABOR DAY Torus cruses 0 Nova Hcotia 0 Bermuda 0 rhlraiii 9 Roitfin.

lr, Inqiilrirv Knllrllrd by Piver's Imported Perfume 3 months ago, and finally succeeded in obtaining a rice that is really remarkable for rugs of this superior grade. Just 52 of them! Gorgeous, high pile, hand woven rugs, with a lovely lustroun sheen that always distinguishes the very finest Chinese Orientals. Rich backgrounds of orchid, gold, jade green, rust, and mulberry. In perfect taste for any room, they are superb settings for Chippendale and "period" furniture in the Chinese tradition for the smart home of today. Reupholster Now! Many accumulated remnants from our Upholstery Workshop are being sacrificed regardless of cost.

Among the lot are Tapestries, Damasks, Friezetti's, etc. Some are enough for odd chairs, others will cover entire Suites. We will rebuild and recover tbree-picco frame suites, cleHn the woodwork. Sale price this week frame chairs as low as I5U 3 50c Previously 50c oi. bottle UNIVERSAL TOURS N'w rpnrnta Choice of Jasmin, Rose and Rocroy Coly'n Talcum Powder, 4.c box it Slip Cov if own- a la rv Mont hi ij er to order for H-picce set.

Cretonne or I.9B Write for Samples or Phone MAin 4-lfiOO This newsy special price is for the shakertop box and choice nf Sty, Taris, f'hypre and lO POO VN FLATRMH M. J. KrU I V. Srhlr'l 1V flJl.Tnp ni IIM AV. ().

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