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16 Ml THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE, NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1929. SCENES OF OLD BROOKLYN WHEN SAILS RULED SEAS How Our Streets Got That Way Sands St. Named After Merchant Patriot Who Developed 1788 Realty Boom. HYLAN QUIZZED ON WALKER FARE STANDBYHECKLER Former Mayor Says Present Administration Wishes in Secret for Higher Rate. By JOHN C.

SKINNER Clever New Bridge Prizes i i. I Inexpensive Too-at 'a-o i the Continental Army. mhey suffered losses In this deal, owing to the inability of the Government to pay them in full. However, they had other sources of income, one being the Brooklyn estate which they had bought with speculative Intent. In 1783, together with the adjoining Remsen estate, their property was cut up into lots and streets, one of which waft named Sands st.

Sales were boomed, and purchasers began moving in, the settlement for a time being called the "Village of Olympia." It Is interesting to note that in persuading prospective buyers of the lots, it was argued that the Irfnd to the south (Brooklyn Heights; was too hilly for building purposes and that the future development of Brooklyn would take place only from Fulton st. in a northerly and easterly direction. Today, the inaccuracy of their forecast is evident. In 1788, Joshua Sands, a New York merchant, moved to Brooklyn and built a house SO feet square on the north side of Front 100 feet east of Dock st. The home was erected on property belonging to him and his brother, Comfort, and was reputed to be the largest in Brooklyn at the time.

The merchant Is known to us through the thoroughfare which bears his name, Sands st. The land ran from the Eas. River toward the Navy Yard and was about 160 acres in extent It had been confiscated by he Federal Government after the Revolution, owing to its abandonment by the owner, Jacob Rapelje, who had been Identified with the Tory party. The Sands brothers were active supporters of the patriot cause. At sne time, with a third brother, they entered into a contract with the Government to furnish supplies for Here is a scene along the South Brooklyn waterfront 75 years ago when sailing ships outnumbered steamers-as chief carriers of the world's commerce on the seas.

Boys Drank 43 Years Ago, 1 A W.C.T.U.'sReply to Critics White, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Julia De Veaux, treasurer; Mrs. Ida M. West, auditor, and Miss Margaret Hllmer, director of music. trying to stop the liquor traffic en Urn Ash Trays Mediterranean Blue stone dish, metal base studded to resemble museum pieces 50c State Offers Free Tuition At Teachers' Colleges The State Education Department will assist In the training of guidance counsellors by offering tuition free to residents of the State who pursue summer courses at the State College for Teachers in Albany and the State Normal and Training School at Oswego, It was announced yesterday.

Holders of certificates to teach In public schools of the State are eligible to enroll. tirely ana in tne meantime to influence officials at least to enforce the laws against selling liquor to minors. Wet politicians then pro STANTON LEAGUE ELECTS. Election of officers was the business of the day yesterday at a meeting of the Elizabeth Cady Stanton League at the Hotel St. George.

Officers who were unanimously elected for the coming year, are Mrs. Lewis Goodwin, president; Mrs. William H. Best, 1st vice president; Mrs. Oreola Haskell, 2nd vice president; Mrs.

Leo Hauser, 3rd vice president; Mrs. H. H. Rlcard, recording secretary; Miss Grace L. tected liquor men who sold to min DEMOCRATS TO DANCE.

The Beachview Democratic Club of the 16th Assembly District will hold Its first ball Saturday night at the Cameo Palace, Coney Island. Kenneth T. Sutherland, leader of the district, has Invited the Mayor and other officials to attend. ors. the Wet propaganda manes 8 laise plea for the morals of youth and declares that a return of the liquor traffic is needed for the uplift of youth!" To show that conditions among young people as regards drinking are not due to present day Prohibition the W.

C. T. U. quotes the following from the Union Signal for Feb. 18, 1886: "The Fairport, N.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Is now grieved over the fact that boys in public schools are carrying flasks of liquor in their pockets tempting the younger boys to drink. All efforts to ascertain where the liquor has been obtained have been unavailing." The National W. C. T. V.

says: "That was 43 years ago. The moral forces of the country were Metal Box-Easy to reach for your favorite when in brass box with silver finished embossed cover, cedar lined 95c John F. Hylan, ex-Mayor of New Yoik City, last night "gave facts" to the Penn Democratic Club, 654 Bedford an organization Insurgent from the regular Democratic outfit of Frank V. Kelly's club, also ot the 4th A. D.

The alleged facts, a reiteration of these given at civic and political organizations for the last few months, uncomplimentary to cx-Governor Smith and others high in the Democratic party, apparently were accepted by the members of the young club. All, except for one member who Insisted on breaking Into the discourse with a question in spite attempted suppression. But he only got in one question, was promptly shouted into silence and hardly had the satisfaction of an answer. 'Isn't the present administration doing the same thing?" asked this member when Mr. Hylan was telling of his fight as Mayor to save the people from the extortion of more ihan a five-cent fare.

"Outwardly," Hylan Declares. "Outwardly, It is," said the ex-Mayor. "The present administration doesn't dare to come out openly for an Increased carfare, but it turned the matter over to the Supreme Court of the United States hoping that that body would put It over. Mr. Hvlan retold his story of the alleged treachery of Governor Smith and others who, he said, bartered with the transit utilities for help to put Hvlan out of office, in return for political support for the seven-cent fare.

"They agreed to give an increase in carfare, if I was driven out of office." "Oust Them," He Tells Youths. The sewer graft, the street cleaning scandal and the alleged Equitable Bus graft were all due to the present Democratic potentates, he claimed. "I call on both Democrats and Republicans and especially you younger people," pleaded the ex-Mayor, "to put these professional politicians out of office." One question was asket. after the talk: "Are you an enrolled Democrat?" "Yes." said Mr. Hylan, "and I always was one." Other speakers last night were Municipal Court Judge Edward A.

Wynne and ex-Alderman Joseph W. Sullivan of the 14th A. D. Mr. Sullivan Installed the following officers: David E.

Borten, executive member: Louis J. Goldberg, assistant executive member, Patrick Landl, president; Louis L. Garrell, first vice president; George H. Semmel, sec-end vice president; Abraham E. Match Boxes Leather, metal figures atop 9..

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Members ot the cast last night were Catherine Aklns, Gretchen Haller, Olga Myshkln, Hall Clovls, Arnold Spector, Richard Hochfelder and Wells Clary. Unusual! Kaplan, third vice president; Samuel D. Fein, treasurer; Harry Goldstein, recording secretary; Charles D. Can, financial secretary; Leon Taksen, corresponding secretary; Ralph Goldstein, sergeant-at-arms. Marble Ash Trays With bronze figures, as lion, stork, goose or owl 3.95 Leather Books-Beautiful little prizes, Florentine or embossed work, in color.

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