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The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved, That $685.. IS be paid to Ed
ward O'Donnell, on account of contract
No. 1340, for furnishing and delivering
hay. straw, feed, etc.
Charge Water Account, A. and E.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26
STATE OF NEW JERsEY-DEPARTA9E
OF STATE.

CERTIFICATE OF FILING OF CONSENT
By STOCKHOLDERS TO DISSOLUTION
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved. That by and with the CON
currence of the Board of Finance the
sums hereinafter mentioned be paid to the
persons named respectively for services
for month ending February IS, 1908,
amounting in the aggregate to 81 ,032-50.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved, That the sums noted be paid
to the persons named for use of teams,
etc, cleaning sewers, February, 1905
$1,000 to James Mannix, seventeen
days at $500, claim No. 301.
$93.Q0 to Il. O'Donnell fifteen and a.
half days, at $500, claim No. 152.
$4,000 to Luker Brothers, sixteen days
at $500, claim No. 107.
$4,000 to II. w. Moser, fifteen days al
5000. claim No. 302.
Charge Cleaning Sewers and Basins.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

IlInstrated Phra.e Frsm : xevel.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved, That S97.01 be paid to NJ
I. Connolly Contracting Co., retained
percentage on contract No. 1884, for fur
nishing and laying a 10-inch cast-iroh
water pipe in Brown place. from Avenue
Z to the west bank of the Morris Canal
Charge Water Account, A. & f.
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Resolved That the sums noted be paid
to james T. Mckee as follows:-
$4,000 for services as sewer inspector.
January ,and February, 1903, Claim No.
2.33.
1895 for cash expended, January,
1903, claim Me- 234.
$9.G5 for cash expended, February,
1902 claim No. 235.
Charge Cleaning Sewers and Basins.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

The Committee Gil New Water Works
reported on claim Of Merritt & Chapman
Derrick and Wreeking Co. $3.50. 90, as
correct. n
The report was accepted
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved, That $3.50 be paid to Jer-
sey City Supply Co for street brooms,
ETC., February, 1908, claim No. 951; 81 SO
to ] r. Stewart Co. for Turing strips,
February, 1903, claim No. 500.
Charge Special Street Account (Febru-
airy, 1903.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved, That in the setting of meters
for saloon purposes, meters shall be so
set as to indicate the water consumption
of the entire floor of building in which
any saloon is situate, whether said floor
is wholly utilized for saloon purposes or
not.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved, That the Water Assessor be
and is hereby directed to cancel of rec
ord charges shown against Lot 80. Block
1852, NO. 301 Van Houten avenue, for
the years 1900-01, 1901-02, and for four
months of 1902-03, and on property des-
ignated as Lots 6 and 81. Block 1882,
Nos. 800 and 303 Van Houten avenue,
for the years 1900-1901, 19O1-O2, for the
reasons assigned in affidavit and accom-
panying statement of the Water Asses
sor.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved. That the sums hereinafter
mentioned be paid to the persons named
respectively tor services rendered lay
ing and repairing water pipe for month
ending February %, 1908, amounting in
the aggregate to $2,621. so.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved, That s6.T5 be paid to Hud-
son Coal Company Tor coal at stable
(Street Account December, 1902, claim
No. 400.
Charge Special Street Account Oecem-
Der, 1909.
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hvo (53 IN number
The Committee on Assessments and
Extensions presented the following:
Resolved. That plumbers license be
granted to Michael p. Moran TO make
connections with the water mains in Jcr-
sey City, also TO do general plumbing
work, when he files the required bonds
in the office of the Permit Clerk
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved, That S24.00 be paid to JOS
Ross for services as inspector on recon
struction sewers Jersey avenue, ETC., Feb
ruary, 1903, eight days at So, claim No.
los.
Charge Special Street Account Jersey
avenue sewer, etc).
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved, That s7.2O be paid to James
Mccarthy, for cash expended, February,
1908, claim No. 237.
Charge Public Grounds and Buildings
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

The foregoing were each separately
adopted by the following vote on a call
for the ayes and Nays
Ayes--All the members of the Board
Eve (51 in number.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved, That S1664 be paid to
Washburne Bros. Co. ON account of con-
tract No. 1884 for furnishing and deliy-
ering masons' materials.
Charge Special Street Account (Janu-
ary, 1903.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved, That $66.66 be paid to Cres-
cent Hall School for rent of quarter S
signal corps, March. 1903, claim No 133.
Charge Armory Salaries, etc.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

Resolved, That the Board of Finance
be and is hereby requested to set aside
out of license moneys for the use Of this
Board during the month of March, 1903.
For pay-roll, 81 594.
For supplies, $500.
The Jersey City news., 1903-03-26

The Committee on Public Buildings,
Docks and Parks presented the follow
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
THE OLIVE BRANCH: A CHRISTMAS STORY ROSE

little tired lie isn't much OF a traveller.
and this is his first Journey away from
his mother
You live some distance from here?"
Yes. In the West"
And you came all the way to see our
viIlage?"
THAT wasn't my sole purpose. I had
some business that required my atten-
ton. At the same time ! was quite
anxious 70 see your town"
The boy stirred uneasily. and slowly
opered his eyes.
"Grandpop." he sleepily murmured,
and put up his little hand and touched
the old mans cheek.
The rugged face bent lower.
There. there" the old man softly
said
The heavy lids fell shut.
"Is the child quite well?"
Perfectly well. He's a rugged fellow.
but as 1 have said he isn't used to trav-
cling. and he hasn't had his usual allow
ance of sleep"
when he awakes he will be hungry
mo doubt of that"
What can he eat?"
He has a fine appetite. Any simple
food will serve his purpose. He is very
fond eff milk
you will both take dinner with me. "
Thank you" said the younger man.
II am pleased 10 accept for both Of us.
But We must make no trouble"
my housekeeper will be glad to see
a new face at the table. This is lone
some household"
There was a brief silence
There is an old cradle in the attic
somewhere It was mine and my broth
ers Would the child like that?"
The younger man laughed.
He would scorn a cradle. He's too
big a boy for that He is just five"
IT know very little about children"
said the old man.
The stranger drew a little closer.
You spoke of brother who shared
your cradle" he softly said as ne liv-
ing?"
The old man looked ND.
Il do not know he CURLY answered
You do not khow?"
81 know nothing. ! have not seen him
for FIVE and forty years
"And you have heard nothing?"
Nothing"
rs he your only relative?"
Yes" He paused and drew a long
breath MY brother and parted in
anger five and forty years ago. We
had quarreled over this little property
and over one of the village girls.
viii not say who was wrong. Then I
felt that he was. You see we were
not ike other young men. Our parents
had brought us up with painful strict
ness. They were religious and bigoted
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You have wished to hear from him."
No
Nor to see him.
No"
The younger man sighed.
II can scarcely unt erstand your feel
inss." he said. 1T was but a boyish
quarrel"
we were not like other boys.
But after ali these years?"
Il have made up nv mind that VIII
never hear from hi5a."
And your feelings toward him are
still bitter?"
Yes. but no more bitter than my
feelings toward myself"
You will forgive me II 1 cannot I'M
derstand this matter" the younger man
said. Il have the best of fathers and
the dearest of mothers. My boyhood
was season of constant happiness. We
love each other very dearly 1 cannot
imagine anything could ALLEVIATE us"
You are fortunate" said the old man.
The young man leaned forward
you have told me a story he said.
"a very sad story. Let me tell you one
that 1 trust will have a brighter end
ing"
A ray of sunlight through an eastern
window touched the hair of the sleep,
ing child and turned 1t to gold. The old
man drew back a little into the shadow
Go or" he said.
1T Is a simple story. the story of an
old man who lives beyond the western
mountains. and who in his declining
years reaches out his hand TO the broth
er of his youth. He is crippled with
rheumatism. and feels that he may not
have long to listen for his brothers
footsteps. He wants TO see his face
again and press his hand. He says let
bygones be bygones. let the past lie
buried beneath the weight of many
years"
1T Is too late said the old man
brokenly
1T is not too late while these estrang-
ed brothers both live. No one can tell
how soon It may be too late. The
brother beyond the hills has a home
waiting for the expected guest He is
rich in this worlds goods, but he will
never be happy while his brother is es-
tranged from him"
Too late, too late"
This crippled brother has sent an en-
bassy to plead with the brother he longs
to see. He has sent his only son and
the grandchnd who. is the pride of his
old heart"
Too late"
HE says to his brother. Let there be
peace between US, and he sends him the
olive branch
The child. with his head on the old
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
THE LOAN OF A HELPING HAND BoALBERT ELLSWORTH

And dusty?"
"Beastly dusty"
'And Ionesome?" CarIey lifted hts lat
to a fat old lady who rolled by q,
victoria. 80
Sweet old person. Mrs. Dollingsr." ne
said When does the polo begis."
Miss Rutherford said that the bathing
had been exceptionally fine and that
things had been rather less tedious than
usual that August. Then she said she
had to get back to luncheon soon, and
Carley said he had an engagement TO
lunch with Innis at the golf club. Miss
Rutherford very amiably offered to set
him down there.
See here, If you please!' said csrley.
shortl..
Where" she asked. innocently.
Here repeated Carley "win you
answer me one question:" Miss Ruth
erfurd reflected.
''You might try and see." she said.
demurely
Il received a handkerchief from you
three days ago.
That's not strange, for 1 sent one"
mo; but It was not the one 1 left
with you.r
Did I say it wasg'
well. no; not precisely
Wasn't 1t as good as yours?''
'oh. dare say it was much better.
but-but-''
Well, then, what are you complain
ing about?" And she looked him so
straight in the eyes that the mare. left
to her own devices. narrowly escaped
running down an. indignant wheelman,
who first giared and then 'stared-with
equal ineffectiveness. Cariey felt that
he was getting into deep water, and,
like most bad swimmers who find them
selves in that predicament. he opened
his mouth
Tin not complaining. II was only
curious 20 know"
We'll. you see. l lost yours. and
thought had selected a suitable substi-
tute''
OH said Carley. endesvoring to con-
ceai his chagrin. II hoped-that is--why
didn't you say so in your letter."
Didn't IY' she cried
You did not"
That's odd. ISM it?''
We'll. yes. 1 thought II was. rather. -
The mare SHE'D at passing automobile
and required all Miss Rutherfurd's at
tenticn for the next few minutes
II like to drive with you she said
at length.
DO you? why?" said Carley. the
fisherman.
because. when anything happens. you
sit like a graver image and don't act as
II you wanted to snatch the reins out of
my hands Carley would have pre-
ferred bass. but made shift TO content
himself with the minnow that took his
bait.
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We were taught that even the simplest
pleasures were vain and empty. We
were narrow and always serious. We
found life hard and joyless." He sighed
and his face cIouded. when 1 recall
my youth he said" II frd no pleasure
in the recollection"
He was silent anG his head bent lower
over the sleeping child.
You quarreled with your brother"
The younger man softly said.
Yes. Our hate was fiercer. 1 think.
because we had a grudge against the
world about us. We took our revenge
on each other. Our parents died within
the same week. and while we might
have felt that the restraint was lifted
we took no advantage of the fact
They left us this cottage and the farm
beyond. and some money in the bank.
L think we needed little more excuse
for quarreling. Anyway. we fell out
about the property. For weeks we did
not exchange a word. And then there
vas a girl in the village, a silly doll
quarreled about her. Finally we reach
ed an agreement over the property. My
brother Wesley said he would take the
money and go away and leave the cot
tage and farm to me- i had the ad-
vantage in the deal. but his was his
own proposition, and my conscience. for
all my early training. was a hardened
one. So it was all settled in as few
words as possible. Then on the very
day he was to go we quarreled again
over the girl. Each claimed that the
other had prejudiced her We were
stupid fools and the girl was not worthy
thought"
He paused again and drew long
breath
IF it distresses you. tell me no more
The old man stared hard at the
stranger.
There is little more to tell" he said.
I'VE quarreled-and we fought Shame
on US. We fought. 1 was the older and
the stronger. and presently l dealt my
brother a blow that settled the strug-
gle. If he is stu living he bears the
scar
He paused abruptly and stared
through the window
And you have never seen him since?'
Never saw him stagger down the
walk and through that gate. saw
him turn and feebly shake his clinched
/ hand ar fha ola l,orca I .,a,- ti,,, stag
ger down the street ard so out of
sight"
"And you have heard nothing from
hin?"
Nothing"
And you have made no attempt to
trace his whereabouts"
NO"
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person from head to heel. and with
wave OF horror swept over her charming
frantic motion she sought TO put it out
of sight. But the blind god laughed ten
derry 10 himself and would not have II
so. He tore it from her grasp and
dropped It in the lap Of Gilbert CAREY.
1t was of pale blue.
CAREY all but let fan the rains.
''Oh, Madgeg' he cried. his face agiow
with incredulous delight. Even then she
might have faced him out. but the blind
god would not have that. either. She
blushed violently and would not look
him In the face. Carley tried to seize
her hand.
stop it, she cried. how do you
think I can drHA7
''Drivew he cried. Driver
And there's the clubhouse veranda
fun of people. DO you want them 10
think you're crazy2"
''Madge, DEAR" he declared. II viii
not go to the club"
Indeed you will" she retortZd. you
have to lunch there. And here we are"
She drew up sharply in front of the
clubhouse. Carley did not bulge.
Come" she said. Out you go"
Never" said carley. obstinately. A
cheerful youth in p =ed coat hailed them
from the veranda- 1t Yves Inlsis.
''AhI There you are he called. I'm
waiting for You" CarIey 81 aned and
clambcled reluctantly to the ground.
Young .Evoman." he groaned. ''of all
the stony-hearted wretches-'
She looked at him for the first time
since the appearance OF the pale blue
handkerchief and her FACE was flooded
with tenderness. The word. died on his
tongue.
Then he began all over again.
why did you keep the handkerchief
he asked Miss Rutherford nodded to
some people on the veranda-
Well" she said. judicialIy. you see
there were reasons"
"Yes?"
You see, in the first place. it was
yours. and-now that I think of it,
don't think there was any other rea-
SON."
"oh, but you are dear" he said in a
low voice, land please. oh, please. win
you marry me. If you don't mind7''
Miss Rutherford fiicked a fly from
the mares neck
II asked your advice about it once"
she said. Carley put one hand on the
dashboard. Now. I'm hanged If 1
lunch with Innisl~ he said
Miss Rutherford whipped UP the mare
so suddenly that Carley lost his hat
nearly as irrevocably as his heart
You don't have to dine with Innis,
you know" she said over her shoulder
Dear" he whispered
Miss Rutherfurd was already a hun
dred yards away, but he knew she
] heard--New York Times.
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but one of the verenda pillars Swallowed
her face. though the moonlight fell full
upon the floor at her feet. Then fol-
lowed another silence and again it was
the girl who broke it,
when are you coming back?" she
asked Carley started. and with an OBJ
vious effort took his eyes OF the track
of moonlight that led out across the
quiet sea ever so many thousand miles
Where did It lead to he wondered, and
wouldn't 1t be delightful to travel it
with-with some one and see where It
went and whether there was anybody at
the other end: not that he cared much,
but it would be delightful anyhow.
obi When am coming back?" he
repeated after her. THE last OF the
month. 1 supco4A. You will still be
here2'
Yes, mother wort go to Lenox before
the last of September
You're going too. of course?"
II don't know"
Don't know queried carley. why
not?'
The girl smiled quietly to herself in
the darkness before she answered conf
dentially.
'Of course, you win regard what say
as strictly between ourselves.
And the man in the noon, of course. =
II feel that I can tell you she went
on steadily, because you're such an old
friend of the family"
Yes. yes" he said impatiently.
The fact is" said Madge. I'm think.
ing Of getting married" Carley sat UP
in his chair and gasped.
Good heavensi' he calculated al
length. Madge smiled again to herself
in the darkness.
Well she said in tone Of dis
pleasure, SIS there anything so peculiar
in that? Do you know of any reason
why shouldn't II / choose?"
Carley pulled himself together.
Certainly not" he said family. mop,
ping his forehead. only, you-you sur
prised me a bit. that's ALL"
"Ohr' said Madge, and she gave a
quiet little laugh and then became very
grave again. 1t was all done as quickly
as the work of a single pun of a gentle
zephyr that for an instant stirs the sur.
face of a pool of water and in the twin,
king of an eye leaves it motionless anc
suave once more. That's all. is it?'
Carley set his teeth.
Yes he said grimly. That's all"
After a pause during which his collar
required laborious attention he inquired
Since you have been so kind as &c
take One into your confidence. is it al
lowable to inquire the name Of the ex-
traordinarily lucky chap"
Il only said 1 was thinking OF matri
mony," said the girl.
'.Ahi' he replied THE gentleman Il
still in suspense, Them
HIM Well. 1 suppose you may say
| So" said Madge-
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"oh. 1 have my good points, he
laughed. Have you settled your matri-
monial AFFAIR."" he inquired. suavely
She shook her head smilingly. Then
he hasn't-not yet. eh?''
NO" she said. mot yet" cariey did
not appear unduly depressed by this in
formation
He must be an awful ass he opined-
She glanced at him through half-shut
eyes.
Don't you think you're a bit rough
on hlrn?" he asked.
"Humphr' said Carley. You know
he is BY the way" he went on sud
denly. 'It occurs to me that when We
parted ] neglected 10 ask you what you
Intended to say to him when he does
ask your
Don't you think you are a triie
cheeky" she murmured, "even for an
old friend of the farnily2"
"Oh. yes" he admitted. cheerfully.
But what are you going to say?" A
sudden gust Of wind struck the run
about and filled all Ocean Drive with a
cloud of fine white dust. and CONVERSE
ton had to be suspended as they bent
their heads to the blast When the
suuan was over the girl raised her head
and replied gravely:
II haven't made up my mind. 1
thought / would ask you" Carley
started violently.
Met ne cried.
Yes" she went on. calmly. You
see there are such a variety of answers
appropriate TO such an occasion, and I
don't want TO make any mistake /
should hate to the last day of my life
to look back and remember that 1 had
made an awkward or a foolish reply.
Now. might say. oh. John. or Robert.
or Reginald. or Theophilus. this is so
student Or / might answer blushingly.
Have you spoken to papa?' Then again
L might smile sadly and reply in melan-
choly accents, oh, Mr.. Smith. am so
sorry There are presidents for all
three"
Carley glared straight ahead. II sup
pose there are he said, but l should
prefer yes or no."
"Which?' inquired Miss Rutherfurd
innocently. Carley regarded Ter feet
ingly from the tai Of his eye. If she
had but bIinked IN his direction-but she
didn't. and he relapsed into gloomy ST.
lence
"On the whole" she said. after a
pause. as she guided the mare in to-
ward the golf club. Il don't know but
you're right about him."
Il should think 50. he growled
"Win you be good enough to take the
reins for a moment?" she said MY
eye hurts terribly 1 think must have
got some dust in a."
Miss Rutherford searched for her hand
! kerchief. The moment she saw it a
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He seems to think you are something
like his grandfather"
The old man looked hard at the boy.
He's a fine little fellow" he said. Il
hope his grandfather appreciates him"
You may be sure he does" laughed
the younger man They are the best
of friends
The old man continued to look at the
boy.
Your SOM" he softly said
Yes. Our only child. You have chill
dreny"
No the old man answered. Il am
quite alone"
There was little silence. The boy
stepped forward and put his hand ION
the old mans knee.
"Grandpop." he murmured-
The old man lifted him to his knee.
HE seems TO have taken fancy to
you" said the smiling father.
Yes said the old man. and softly
stroked the curly head.
There was a little silence.
Il was told that you wanted to sell
your home" the young man presently
remarked.
do you want to buy?" the old man
asked.
That depends the younger man said
II want TO learn certain particulars be-
fore make up my mind. / like your
town. haven't seen much of it. but
I've heard a great deal. They tell me
II is the prettiest village between Buff
falo and New York.
ut has been called So" said the old
man. 1T is slow, slow and sleepy. The
young men get away from 1t as soon as
they can. They are right We do not
progress"
You have had no desire to get away
yourself?" the younger man inquired.
The old man shook his head.
Il am a slow man." he said. and
my little property has held me here.
Now / am too far advanced I'm years
to think OF making a change"
And may / ask your reason for SELL
ing?" the younger man asked.
Il am getting old / am tired Of the
responsibility. II 1 sell this property
will have enough left to enable me to
live modestly as long as 1 am here. 1
have worked hard all my life. 1 want
rest"
II see" said the young man with a lit
tie nod. He started up and pointed to
the child. Let me relieve YOU" he said.
The child had fallen asleep. and the
curly head was pressed against the old
mans breast. He held up his hand
Hush" he said. Hes all right II
enjoy havins him here. Do / hold him
right? I'm not used to such burdens"
TIE young man softly laughed.
He looks very comfortable" he said
TEL me when ne bothers you. He's a