Democrat and Chronicle from Rochester, New York • Page 13

ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1912. 13 5 OF ROADS IN SIX COUNTIES Described by Superintendent in District. WORK ON MONROE HIGHWAYS Greater Part in Maintaining Them Done on Chili, Buffalo, West Henrietta, Ridge and Penfield Roads--All Have Been Kept Open George C. Mills, who has charge, under the State Highway Commission, of the maintenance and repair of improved roads in the six counties of Monroe, Ontario, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston and Allegany, says that a large amount work has been done and is under way in these counties.

in telling what the state authorities have accomplished during the summer, he said: importance of the care of improved highways has been realized ing the last half dozen years as it was not when, in 1808, the construction of better highways was begun and when Monroe county was among the first to undertake it. Then many roads after construction were left to the mercy of traffe and the elements, and increased automobile travel, heavy teaming, rain, snow, frost and wind soon disintegrated their surfaces. In recent years provision been made for the repair of improved roads as soon as disintegration appears. Roads Divided into Patrols. "The roads are divided into what are called patrols, approximately five miles in length, under the care of patrolmen equipped with a horse and wagon, stone, oil and necessary tools.

The two hundred-odd miles in Monroe county are divided among thirty-six patrolmen, and this large force scattered over the county is supervised by one foreman of laborers, who drives over the roads and directs the patrolmen. By this means the ruts, pitholes and small irregularities are repaired as soon as they appear, the shoulders kept in shape, the grass cut alongside and the ditches kept open. "In time, however, in spite of this careful attention, the roadway requires a new wearing surface. The lower course of the road is in as good condition, usually, as when first laid, but the surface has become rough and uneven. Sometimes this has gone so.

far as to require 8 new top course of stone, and the repair work is then called resurfacing; 8 three-inch course of stone, held in place with bituminous binder is used. Principal Repair Work. "The principal roads resurfaced or to be resurfaced this summer, in this county are the Chili road, which is completed; the Buffalo and West Henrietta roads, which are wander way; a mile of Ridge road lying west of Dewey avenue, and the Penfield road from East avenue to the village. This resurfacing work interferes somewhat with travel, but no road has been closed in the county, the contractors having provided a passage alongside in every case. "By far the larger part of repairs is wat is known Ag This consists 4, sweeping as clean as passible the old urface and applying hot asphaltic oil, 1pon which is placed about threefourths of an inch of crushed stone, Which rolled and crushed into oil.

After being compacted, fine screenings are dusted over the surface, acting as a blotter to take up any oil appearing on the surface and affording a smooth surface for travel. While the screnings are being applied. and sometimes for a day or two after. some dust is blown off by the wind, but this disappenrs as soon as the screenings have settled into place, where they are held fast by the oil. Method of Oiling Roads.

"Early in the season some complaints were received that the oil was applied Over the full width of the roadway and adhered to automobile wheels. This has been remedied as a result of strick orders issued by the State Highway Commission, directing that the oil be applied to but half of the roadway at a time. After covering the oil with stone, the contractor returns and oils the remaining half of the road, thus leaving halt of the roadway open for traffic continually. Contractors have followed this method, with the result that oiling operations have been no inconvenience to travel. When this oiled surface has become worn down and compacted under trafic it presents the appearance of an asphalt pavement and is dustless and noiseless.

"All repair work, both oiling and resurfacing, has been delayed by weather resurfacing and oiling would be now be about completed were it not for the time lost owing to wet weather. The contractors are hastening operations. and it is expected that all finished in two or three weeks." MOTORCYCLIST RUNS AGAINST POLE IN DARK Senseless and May Have Fracture of Skull. Harold Gould, 18 years old, who manages a saloon owned by mother at East avenue Union street, dashed against a telegraph, pole on the Pittsford road, about midnight last night and was knocked unconscious. He was on a motorcycle.

A companion got to a telephone near by and routed out Dr. J. D. Davis, of Pittsford, who rushed Gould to the Homepathic Hospital in his automobile. Gould had not recovered consciousness several hours later and fracture of the skull was suspected.

The doctors considered his condition serious. The place where the accident 00- curred is a mile west of Mendon five miles east of Pittsford. The road is unlighted and there is a sharp, turn at a culvert where Gould was He was going fast and got off the road, running between tar which was at the side of the highway and the telegraph pole. But for having a companion on the ride Gould might haev lain where he fell until daylight. Senator Money Dead.

Bixoll, Sept. 18. -Former United Stater Senator Hernaldo de Soto Money, of Mississippi, died at his home near here this afternoon of uraemic poisoning. Ha was 74 sears of age. CITY MIGHT HAVE BEEN CLAPPVILLE Or Clappham, after Early Quaker Settler.

MARTIN CLAPP WAS PIONEER First Man to Bring Settlers Here, It Is Said Made Indians His Friends Built a Schoolhouse, Church and Part of Erie Canal As has been pointed out by a reader of this paper, it is likely that very few residents of this city know that, instead of celebrating at this time the centenary of Rochester, they might be observing the centennial year of Clappham, or Clapprille, had the wishes of a number of early settlers been fulfilled. In case had, members of this community would a be pointing back to one Martin Clapp as its founder and father. Martin Clapp was a young Litchfield, Quaker of considerable energy and good judgment who came to this part of the Genesee valley soon after Nathaniel Rochester had arrived and departed for a time. Of course, all this neighborhood was then forest, trails and Indian camps, and signs of white men's habitations were scarce. A pioneer was obliged to win the good will of the red men before settling here with any degree of success and Mr.

Clapp at once made friends Indians, it is securitine recorded, and, although they sometimes became troublesome on account of drinklug too much liquor, he and they exchanged favors advantageously throughout his life. Land 20 Cents an Acre. It is said that he bought a large tract of land from the Indians at 20 cents an acre, and then returned to his old Connecticut home on 8 long, tedious and even hazardous horseback journey, and brought back with him to this spot, in the Genesee valley several families for settlement. He is reputed to be the first one to bring settlers here. Upon arrival, the men cut down trees, hewed them into logs suitable for the purpose and built several small houses.

Piles were driven into the river bottom--it is not recorded where in communication we have at hand from the wife of a descendant of Mr. Clapp--and a bridge was built. A few years later this bridge was swept away in a flood caused by big. storm, A story is told of how Mr. Clapp, on his return from a hard.

dangerous horseback trip Albany, where be did busifor ness for the settlement and bought trinkets for the Indians, reached the river at the bridge site while it was yet stormy and dark. His horse stopped and evidently did not wish to cross. Mr. Clapp patted him, and, with encouraging words, urged him to go over. The animal started slowly and haltingly, and his rider noticed that he made unusual and unequal strides, sometimes sideways.

Upon reaching home, Clapp's family was overjoyed at his arrival. He was told they feared he could not come for some time because the bridge had been swept away. He had come across it. however, he told them, but they could not imagine how. The next mornig they found that only the upright piles of the bridge remained, and that the faithful horse had carefully picked its way across on them.

Helped Build Erie Canal. Mr. Clapp belonged to the Masonic order, and he was a mason and builder. He erected the old United States Hotel, which was destroyed by fire many years ago. He had Bull's a granite, or "bluestone," quarry at Head, and it the stone for the foundations of many buildings was taken.

It was also an important source for the material for walls ef the Erie canal, in the construction of part of which Mr. Clapp was associated with George Law. It is said, too, that Mr. Clapp built the first schoolhouse in this community, and, of course, it was of logs. He is given credit by this paper's informant for directing the erection of the first church, and to have provided the land for the site of the old Brick Church, which was then known as a "union church," for folks of all denominations worshipped there.

tale is told of Mr. Clapp returning from another of his journeys to Albany to meet the house dog acting in an unusual way, evidently urging him to hurry to the house. Clapp did make haste, and, upon reaching the cabin, found several intoxicated Indians, in it, about to attack his wife children, who were huddled in a corner, because Mrs. Clapp would not give them liquor. She held an old unloaded gun on them, which had kept them back.

Mr. Clapp pacified the red men, took them to the barn, gave them more liquor and locked the doors so that they conid not get out and make trouble. When sobered the Indians felt ashamed to have abused his confidence and went quietly away. First Settlement Teacher. Among those whom Mr.

Clapp brought here from Connecticut were his sister, Mary Clapp Ward, and her husband, Charles Ward, and a Mr. Treat, or Trask, besides his young wife. Susan Cooke Clapp, whom he had married only a short time previously. Mr. Treat, or Trask, was the first teacher in the settlement, it is said.

He was succeeded by Miss Clarissa Smith. The children of the Clapp family who attended the old log schoolhouse ware George, Augusts, Charles, Phineas, Hannah, Susan, Abigail and Aurelia. The oldest son is said to the fourth white child born in Rochester. The foregoing community history has been provided by Mrs. Russel W.

Sawene, of Albion. whose husband WaS a grandson of the pioneer Martin Clapp. SURROGATE ADMITS THREE WILLS Estate of M. F. Stone Goes to Children and Grandchildren.

Surrogate Brown yesterday admitted to probate the will of Mortimer F. Stone, who left $200 to lids stepson, James Connell, and divided the rematuder of his $10,000 estate equally among his step-daughter, Nellie J. Brutte, of Chicago: his daughter, Hattie E. Tomlinson, of Oklahoma City: his son, Fred Stone. of Rochester, and three grandchildren.

Della Volk and Anna Smith, of Buffalo, and Samuel Rice. of Oklahoma, one fourth of the estate going to the grandchildren. The will of John E. Goodger gives his wife, Lavinia Goodger, life use of his $2,685 BOUGHT BY THING CO. Six Thousand Pairs of First-Class Shoes for Men, Women and Children FROM ONE OF BOSTON'S LARGEST WHOLESALE DEALERS AND The Entire Shoe Stock Men's Gun Metal Calf Button or Blucher Cut Shoes, New Fall Weights $1.98 Men's Patent Leather Button or Blucher Cut Shoes very newest shapes at $1.98 Men's Tan Calf, Button or Blucher Cut Shoes of the newest design for Fall and Winter $1.98 estate, and that of Luther D.

Thomas leaves an estate of $2,400 to his wife. Cora Thomas. SECOND ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE A SUCCESS Harvey Chapman, of Auburn, Takes Carbolic Acid. Auburn, Sept. because of inability obtain employment.

42, and All shut health. himself in (Harvey a room at Chapman, his aged No. 36 North street, shortly after 5 o'clock last night, turned on four burners in a a a a a a a a gas range and the burner of an overhead light. Seating himself in a rocking chair he calmly waited death. His wife foud him unconscious and with difficulty he wag revived.

This morning at about 9 o'clock. Chapman took carbolic acid during the temporary absence of his wife and was dead when she returned. Coroner Forman is investigating. Alleged Robbers for Grand Jury. Auburn, Sept.

Jones, of this etly, and Edward Quinn. of Scipio, who taken into custody yesterday by Sher. were in Bancroft and Deputy Walker for complicity in the robbery of Henry Scobey, of the town of Ledyard, on the night of 11th, were arraigned to-day beSeptember fore Justice of the Peace Benjamin Kenand charged with robbery in the drat yon degree. Both waived examination and were held, in default of bail, to await the action of the October Grand Jury. CRACK WAYLAND FLOUR MILL SAFE Automobile Burglars Get Only $10 for Their Work.

Wayland, Sept. 18-A safe in Jola feed and four mill, two miles Morsel's south of this village, was blown open some tine last night. The work was evidently done by professionals with nitro glycerine. Several families live near the mill. but no report of the explosion was heard.

The safe crackers were traveling in an auto, for tracks could plainly be seen this morning. Ten dollars in money all that was secured. Francis Havens. Bath, Sept. Havens died at his home near Kauona yesterday.

He Was about 67 years of age, and was born in Monroe county and for many years was a resident of Fairport. He had lived in this community for the past sixteen or seventeen years. He served as a member of the 188tb New York Infantry during the Civil war, an held membership in the Grand Army of the Republte. He leaves a daugh. ter, Mrs.

I'. G. Warren, of Kanona. The pastor of the Kanona M. E.

Church, of which Mr. Havens was a member, will collduct the funeral Thursday afternoon. Late Returns Favor L'Hommedieu. Albion, Sept. to the latest returns the Orleans county delegation to the Republican State Convention consists of George H.

Rolffe. Albion. Fred Flags. Medina: Elbert Howles. Gaines: Seymour P.

Clark. Fancher. Paul Bovenizer, Holley; and William A. Daggett, Ridgeway. Reports from twenty of the twenty-two John Garland, 196 Grover Street SALE BEGINS THIS MORNING, SEPT.

19th Shoes, in sizes to splendid values at ton or Blucher cut shoes of the newest Little all solid Satin Calf, Blucher cut 98c Women's Dongola Kid, Patent Leather Tip, ButMen's designs, are $1.48 Men's hand turned, Tan Dongola Kid Romeo Slippers that usually sell at $1,50, are now 98c Women's Dongola Kid, Blucher cut Shoes that you usually pay $1.50 for, are here 98c Men's good smooth Gunmetal Shoes, either the plain toe or tips, Calf, Blucher cut Misses' Dongola at $1.48 Patent Leather great saving to Kid, button or lace Shoes with Tip. They will prove a you at. 98c BOYS' HEAVY RIBBED HOSE The Fifteen- Cent Kind MISSES' FINE RIBBED HOSE The Fifteen- Cent Grade 3 PAIRS FOR 25c 3 PAIRS FOR 25c Women's Sample Shoes, in sizes 3, 4 and made by the Hamilton Shoe $2.50 98c Children's Gun Metal and Dongola Kid, Brown lace or and $3 Goodyear Welt Shoes, button Shoes that are good value at $1.25, are now 98c Men's extra solid Elk Skin Shoes, that usually sell at $2.75, a shoe that will stand hard $1.98 Infants' Dongola Kid, Patent Leather Tip, lace service Shoes, sizes 2 to the Shoes you have been paying 60c for, are now 39c Boys' Gun Metal or Box Calf, Blucher cut Shoes, sizes 1 to that have service and $1.25 Children's Box Calf lace Shoes, Spring Heels. looks as well. You'll find them extra good value; sizes to 11.........

75c Women's Patent Leather Tip, Rubber Heel, Dongola Kid Juliets, all sizes, lots of them, at 98c Children's Patent Leather, Dull Calf Top, lace Shoes in sizes from 2 to 5, are here at 49c MEN'S AND WOMEN'S 15c HOSE, 3 PAIRS FOR 25c SP hinge's 6 SHOE HUSTLERS 130 STATE STREET MAN WHO PRODUCED COBLESS CORN IS TO PLAY FOOTBALL AT 35 Champaign, Sept. Sconce, noW a father and 35 years old and considered by Coach Huff the greatest halfback that ever played at University of Illinois, is to essay a comeback stunt. He has entered the Agriculture College after an absence from school of dozen years and he is eligible for one more year of play. He has been attending his farm near Sidell, where he came into fame by producing cobless corn. He weighs 200 pounds now, looks to be in prime health and announces that he will report for practice in two or three days.

AUTOMOBILE RACING COURSE WILL BE FAST Every Foot of It Is Receiving Constant Attention. Milwaukee, Sept. 18 -When Starter Fred J. Wagner calls the men to the wire at the opening of the Vanderbilt Cup automobiles race program at noon Friday the drivers will have before them one of the fastest courses in the country. Every foot of the entire eigh-mile course is receiving constant attention, regardless of the weather.

A. R. Pardington of New York, the referee, arrived here today and expressed himself as pleased with the prospects for great meet. Rain today prevented the drivers from indulging in practice spins, but, on the other hand assisted greatly in providing a solid bed. INTERPRETATION OF RULES Will Be Had Saturday atConference of Football Officials and Coaches.

New York, Sept. 18-Football officials, Including couches, managers and captains of colleges and high, school teams throughout the East have been invited to meet with the Ceutral Board of football ofidals here next Saturday for an Interpretation of the rules adopted last spring making football quite a changed game this fall, The data of the meeting is colncident with the opening of the football season with several minor games in the East when the Dew rules will be used for the first time. Walter Camp will preside and attempt to aid the football leaders in interpretation of the changes. which include as featares the addition of an extra down, alteration of the field so as to allow a 10-vard space behind each goal line to be retained for use of the forward pass and the elimination of the 20-yard zone to which the forward pass has formerly been restricted on the fold. Neatly printed half-tone engravings add greatly to the effect of a booklet or catalogue.

The art department of the Democrat and Chronicle produces the finest quality of half tones. Women's Patent Leather, Dull Calf Top, Button or Lace Shoes, very newest shapes $1.98 31 4 Women's Dongola Kid, Dull Top, Patent Tip Blucher Cut Shoes $1.98 Women's Tan Russia Call Button Shoes, latest Fall Models, at $1.98 districts of the county were filed with Election Commissioner W. G. Taylor up until 6 o'clock to-night, and gave a majority of six votes to the delegation with the Ridgeway' and Shelby districts composing the village of Medina yet to report. M' NAUGHTON RANGERS AND ROCHESTER CITY MEET IN SEMI-FINAL Crucial Test for Soccer Teams Sunday on Hudson Ave.

Grounds. One of the biggest attractions ever staged in this city will be Sunday's Nebrbas Cup semi-final between the McNaughton Rangers and Rochester City oll the Hudson avenue grounds. Both elevens have on pro been putting up a fast game In the fall series in the Rochester and District League. Both realize that they, must put forward their best team, as so much is at stake in that the winner will meet the team that emerges victorious from the Niagara Wanderers-Independent contest in the cup tie Bual. The McNaughtons are especially anxious to win out In the present competition.

They bave three times for the cup final only to be beaten by a Buffalo or Niagara Falls team for the coveted trophy. However, they are bound to meet with a stiff opposition from the Rochester City forward line, whose work has been exceptionally good in the district league contests. Mr. Laing, of St. Catbarines, has been secured as referee.

The cup tie final will be played Sunday, October 13th. Should two Rochester elev. ens be left, the deciding contest, of course, will be plased in this city. SOCCER LEAGUE MEETING. Rochester and District Association Football League will meet this evening at Madden's, No.

131 State street, at 8 o'elock. Steps are being taken to Join the Amerlean Football Association and as the matter is to be thoroughly gone over It is desired that the clubs be fully represented. American Bowling Club in Line. With a membership of twenty-four the American Bowling Club, with headquarters at Keller's alleys in Clinton avenue north. lang for a busy season at tenpins.

Officers have been elected 88 follows: President, Joseph Smith; vice-president, Wallace Bush: secretary, Leon H. Allen: treasurer, Henry Kinnin; first bowling master, Jacob Pfarr: second bowling master, Charles B. Wideman. O'Brien Outpoints Brown. New York, Sept.

Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia, outpointed Young Brown, of New York, In seven of ten fast rounds to-night. The Philadelphian used left jabs and hooks and uppereuts with effect. Brown's work was mainly confined to right and left swings to head and bods. Loan Sharks Put Out of Business Over two years ago this Society Investigated the local loan feld and found some of the pawnbrokers chargIng as high as. per month for loans.

At the request of a number of Rochester's prominent citizens we opened an office at 103 Chamber of Commerce building for the purpose of making loans on diamonds, watches, jewelry, at low rates. Our Board of Directors fixed the rates At 1 per 1 1-2 per cent. and 2 per cent. per month depending on the amount loaned, while some pawnbrokers are charging as high as per month. We have done a constantly increasing business because the public knows we protect them in every way.

We refer you to any bank or newspaper of Rochester or to any City Department. We do not loan on furniture or salaries, but our loans are confined to diamonds, watches, jewelry, silverware, etc. We had Over 3,000 Customers Last Year and many of them ladies. Our business is conducted with strictest privacy, and loans in any amount are made immediately. red tape.

Most anyone may become temporarily embarrassed. Loans on diamonds, jewelry, afford immediate relief and we make them at the lowest rate possible, namely, and according to amount. PRUDENTIAL LOAN SOCIETY 103 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. A Mistaken Idea CD One Dollar Will Open an Account in THE EAST SIDE SAVINGS BANK Cor. Main and Clinton Streets OPEN SATURDAY Interest on Accounts It's a mistake to think you can't save---some of our very large accounts were started with one dollar.

Saving is a habit and, like other habits, may be acquired by starting in a small way. Try it, start with one dollar, stick to it, and results will prove the worth of your efforts. AND MONDAY EVENINGS not to exceed 4 per cent. Try a D. C.

Want" Ad. To-morrow.