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assau. Cost build odel of Excellence and Tess Than $1,660 a Mile Yearly to Construcf, Re- and Maintain--\Pay as You Go Policy- Built Scientificall ors Alert to Demands of Travel and Meet Them-- Only $710,000 iu Bonds lulled Since 1913. Contiguous to the greatest city in the most powerful magnet ot mental: moral and material forces, | virtually as the garden ine world, and serving pot of recreation centre for many thousands of its automobile quoers and motorists, Nassau Coup- ty has been required to develop and maintain the most elaborate sys- | um of improved highways ot any | saburban locality in New York state. Nassau County was ome of the plon- rer counties of the state in the work of improving roads and its splendid gpstem stands as a monument of.pro-, and preservance. h, and often antlcipat- ce wit e rapid strides and increases the county l1.“- do and put into and mainte- ly- requisite {with It is significant and ce maintenan 'that, for y construc- in - Nassau have Almost Keop- the state. Its [ouly means of free travel. the the direction road purposes, construction the state. It is ceptable _ of - parallel the connty governmen a | by the construction oads ly and on Modern Basis--Supervis- has appealed to them as reaching down into the very foundation of the } social and economic scheme of life, | for roads are the clearing houses and Pioneer in Road Improvement: There are those who seek, with | the aid of publMc accountants under | of _ Ortho - Granford | Cartwright of 26 Broad street, New York city, through the medium of the Nassau County Association, to | compare, for private and political maintenance in Nassau County with other counties and municipalities in the state. Such a procedure would be equally impracticable and unfair. Road improvement in Nassau County ; has been strikingly different and more complex than chronicled in al- most any other suburban locality of arcely . possibl find an analogous development sus- comparison. Nassau County has been a plonee: in road imiprovement, and her prox- to the greater city has requir- ed a most progressive, unprecedented policy. unlike and uncommon . to Previous to the creation of Nas sau County ln'lsfldl Tile-moonlit! under progressive officials 1 gener- ent {TOM DAL | ally improved its dirt road system of the \wa enormous ex- Rockville Centre and v Nassau Co., an Friday, Ion-hull. , \ge: i of Improved Highways have built and improved by the state were the small feeder roads carrying inflnitely less traffic and of little Importance. This accounts for the fact that there are less than 100 miles of such roadway in this sub- urban. locality. This difference in policy between counties demonstrates the unfafrness of comparisons of construction cost and charges for maintenance, by which it is thought excessive expen- ditures can be shown. There has | been tn the county a greater demand for wider county roads as the main thoroughtnres receiving the heavier traffic and going through and con- necting the more thickly settled vil- lowes and leading to and from New York city. Smith Adopts Prolonging Policy In connection with the wideniug of county roads, Supervisor Smith of: Hempstead has most judiciously : put into practice the policy of con- structing gutters along the roadways and having the road surface extend- ed from gutter to gutter. This has had the effect of prolonging the life of the road bed; keeping the surface more rounded and even and providing suitable drainage facilities, a most important matter. There are 309.7 miles of county roadway in Nassau County. Since January 1, 1913, approximately 53 miles have been added or taken into the county system. There have been three sources of revenue for use in the building, construction, reconstruction and mintenance of county roads-state aid, bond issue, and county budget. Under a special road act Nassau County received from the te of New York each , to be applied to maintenance um equal to one- of the amount raised In the: 100) GOVT FLING | Woman Affendantfor Children AT BOARD SESSION R. V. C. Trustees Afford Amuse- Supervisor Smith Suggests Town ment--Banks Ave. Conditions, Drainage, Etc., Considered. The regular seasion 'of the Rock- ville Centre Trustees on Wednesday evening was of shorter duration than usual. Flings at the Good Government Association, which has of late been commenting on the administration of affairs, interspersed the meeting and caused considerable amusement, Dr. Jaques, health officer, appear- ed and assured the board that the bad health conditions complained of in the Banks avenue section would receive immediate attention, The question of inage at Hemp- stead and Lakeview avenues was brought up and discussed. Whether property owners who laid a private drain pipe, now clogged somewhere along its course are not liable, for keeping It open was one phase of the situation discussed. Counselor Hooley was asked to look into the matter. Trustee Dodge reported com- plaints of improper drainage at Wal- nut and Burtis avenue, also in Or- mond place. The latter is not in the village highway system, and no action was taken. The Walnut and Burtis avenue matter was referred to the street commissioner, Commissioner Patten made a re- port, showing the time spent and bor required in cutting weeds on property, the owners of which had mot complied with the village ordi- mance. The cost was fixed at five cents a running food, and the clerk directed to bill each delinquent re not settled the Recommended by Overseers War Tablet--Deputy Health Inspector Resigns. Hempstead (special) -Overseers of the Poor Daniel Morrison and Ar- thur H. Goldsmith in a letter to the Town Board on Tuesday recommend- ed the appointment by the board of a woman attendant to look after the physical and moral welfare of children who are being boarded at various places throughout the town under the charge and care of the overseers. At times there are as many as 120 of these children, the letter stated. In asking for the appointment the overseers seek no additional increase in the amount to be set aside for their department. The board laid the matter over until next week and requested the clerk to invite J. N. Fleischer, see- retary of the Nassau County Asso- efation, (to the meeting. Supervisor Smith filed a report on the matter of erecting a suitable me- morial for those of the township who had served in the recent war. The FREEPORT MOVES ON MILK SELLING At a meeting of the Freeport Vil- lage Trustees on Wednesday. Health Officer William H. Runcle reported that some of the local dairies had promised to comply with the law s to the proper scoring supervisor stated that with the con- currence of the Town Hall build- ing committee he would recommend that & tablet be placed in the Town Hall in recognition of the services rendered by those of the town who have served in the world war, and that it be dedicated to the memory of those who have made the supreme sacrifice. He also recommended that the names of those who had died in the war be placed upon the tablet with such other inscriptions as may \ be considered appropriate and that the architect for the new Town Hall be requested to furnish tentative drawings for the tablet, The super- visor stated that he had taken up with the state comptroller the mat- ter of having a list of those who served from the township in the war and that he had been advised that funds for this purpose can be pro- vided from the town's surplus moneys. Charles B. Doxsey of Lynbrook, who has served as deputy health in- spector for the town, filed his resig- mation with the board. He wrote that he will be obliged to give all his time to his building business and cannot continue his work as health inspector. STARKS RE-NAMED AS HIGHWAY SUPT Mineola (special)-The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday re-ap- pointed W. Fred Starks of Glen Cove City as County Superintendent of Highwaye for a term of: four years, Mr. Starks has held the horse and- wagon traffic.. Motor ve- file of any kind was 'n Water-bound road co was consider use. is act givin county ald was repealed in 1916. Since that 4 x saw $ enue 0 fre T The election of Supervisor Hiram A communication from the N. Y, L. I. Traction Company stated at it would fix its entire trolley bed in the Park avenue section. Complying with a law, President Russ appoli D A. Combes local historian without compensation. Various routine matters were, con» sidered and acted upon. * ing C grade under captain of B and A, and in the latter instance charg- Efiwxfiglt. n oth- exceptional ability in the ct of the various, works that have been under, his supervision. , During his Mente Have mule To tn to which Superintendent Starks has given his personal ntlon. Supervisor Doughty stated at the meeting that he thought it fair for the public to ow the work now being done by the Standard Bitulith= ic Company on Merrick Road west of Lynbrook ehtails no expense to the county. 'The road was laid about four years ago by the e company that is now repairing it and a five year guarantee went with the contract to do the woi The it is stated will out $16,000 in re of the road that ood up under the heavy traffic. The r. work wnt particularly not! 'are when thep pay for.\ 'Dr.: Runcle ad the board to take drastic motion. A motion was made that the health d the lern though experience demonstrated its hang! permanence and stability. The “fluff“;mgg 0,031.12ijde R. Smith from the town of Hemp- gr inf-h together with soren. | stead to the Board of Supervisors in officer and counsel to draw a resolu- ing, puddled together with water. [the spring of 1913 was mam epoch tion against the violation of sanitary The material was laid at a minimum | marking event, particularly as it af- laws in the sale of milk in the vil- depth and afforded little more than | fected the policy of building roads. 1 a wearing surface. Within a short time a \pay as you GRACE BISHOP DIVORCE\ go procedure was put fzto prac- Break from Old Methods tice and the board Md” to issue prooaag M Nassau County at its inception in- Former Rockville Centre Girl Ob- tains Decree in Reno. 4 arged. witl nt and direction of all highway ents. have con- wrred the Interests of the taxpayers by putting into practice policies .A¢- truing beneficially to the county, al- most beyond expectation. Beneficial Policies Adopted As early as 1915@and more partl- tularly upon the demand of Superyi- e. i Bids were received for installing ater mains In North Ocean avenue, t Merrick road, Milton street and South Long Beach avenue, and (he contract awarded to E. A. Rice, the lowest bidder, for $4675.97. A communication . was | received from Stephen P. Pettit informing the trustees that the rental for the police courtroom and village office would be $90. per month after Oc- tober 1, an increase of $20 over the present rental. A motion was passed to pay the policg officers 50 cents per hour for their services on Labor Day. The clerk was Instructed to write to Attorney Douglas C. Lawrence, requesting him to appear next Wed- nesday evening to report on . the dance hall case. Applications for water were bonds for a longer period than the this t of road, absolutely | life of the improvement and . for “3:31:31; (of-Drum“ vehicle traffic, | other than permanent construction. and its endant weight. The offi- Prior to August 15, 1913, Nassau wr Hiram R. Smith, the only Re- clals wore required to break Away 1most and | of News dispatches from Reno, Nev., publican serving on the board, a \pay f from the old methods, and in alm record the grantl there of a di- voree to Grace Tuthill Bishop, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Tuthill of Rockville Centre, in an action against her husband, Burton T. Bish- op. The chief complaint to Judge Moran, who granted the decree, ac- cording to news from Reno, is that Mrs. Bishop alleged her husband neglected her for love of golf and the associates he met when playing the game. Extreme cruelty and a surly disposition were other alleg tons. s mm of Al Pus a 1 ¥ tre on : (18, a board of trustees express its appre- tuded I” . Wharton + who then its rector. The wed- ding distinctive social ciation and thanks to all organiza- uda. a honeymoon trip to villa rticipatin f couple nave been tim | to\\ Slaters\ \ sefiors Ing in Flatbush, Bishop is engaged home 1 ‘o: automobile business in Brook» | 44 lyn. * maintenance and, construction _ of . \ every Instance break up the roads | county roads, 1,181,000. - Subse- C provid - d entirely reconstruct them, Foun- | quent to 1913 the county has raised miffl'm'h. afifflflnfifa 32:15: stonye to a greater depth was a! bond Issue only $710,000, all of of the improvement, but {t restricted provided. The width of the roads ex-| which has been pald but $225,000. the lmcgtrudbofids for other than | tended. The type of venr‘lng aurfge; {his 31.1323 1-61,- tgrtgag 4311113: e . permanent reconstruction. The poli- | was of necessity entirely chan Pola I ; Rr oue P+ in an experimental stage, so far nd Issues since , bu gllzhbxidunéwl’sh 331 zldrord huildfig was concerned. The has been raised subsequent to Jan approved 'of in its entirety. application of oll was m‘a'da. and | ary 1, 1:16.hund \51.000 nrmthg: Under the direction of the entire | roads amusing? with“?! (nan-eta; units-1:1: “ll-9 een paid or w every was ® , the pour . Tue t Nig badd aura-1:53? 33; 373mm}: the nuflgce. In 1908 and The budget appropriations . for r Was imminent | 1909 the first bituminous road was maintenance and construction of -mee eusity. _ \Tach | lstd at Woodmere of Bermudas as- | county romds {n the last seven years ‘fm *oado in his own \\The Itorlg'mclr'm in the follow! h ratio from o daters town, and rond have been | traffic, the int-lg” as tho to 1914-15. later on the Rockawa WANT SOLDIERS NAMES Welcome Committee of R. V. C. Seeks Complete Celebration List. 'To make complete a welcome home celebration on October 13 for all who served in the European war from pommittee | of ant- increase in the heavy auto evolution of the express the demands for has f- Annie Starkes, Carman and D. C. tions were adopted that the method, commonly Warrenite or Incréase Due to Demands This increase in the amounts re- quired for maintenance and recon- atruction of county roads has been occasioned by demands for more per- manent construction, paralleling aug tomobile increase in t , by the additional road itles anded, by the loss of state ald la« tions, by the doubling of costs materiais and labor, largely in is required MOVIES FOR RECEPTION mcreen performance will be pre- by QWB-lnul Men's Asso- elation and Citizens' Committee of e fra c ug. the Rockville Centré Theatre. Ne- gotlations are under way to secire yet been re- 50 centa, lons of the \old coun- try M723 tamiliarly known and .\ applicable only to counties adjacent in | to a city of the irst class or contain- n | Inga city of the second class. The law made nd the traffic lon Amp roads. Queens feeling these Masia err e & | and, arteries of Jis . | and ”a travel in controdistinction to condition in other countion. Since January 1, 1913, there has nty | been expended on county road main- tenance, construction and. reconstruc- |, tion from the respective sources the 000.00 8,000.00 $3,580 The minimized cost of leas than $1160 per mile per year for the con- struction and maintenance 'of the d ia Aen \Tork ated in “mfl‘ led\ a bon for the construction ‘mb-“n tat-tun to ha?!” I; maps a ns Six-net in each
