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The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31
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The Committee on New Water Works
presented the following
Resolved That $25 be paid to George
e. jenkins for services rendered suit Jer-
sey City VS.. Jersey City Water Supply
Co., May, 1906 Claim No. 1894.
Charge New Water Works.
1t was adopted by the following vote
on call for the ayes and nays
es:-Commissioners Knox, Nolan,
Rooney and President Hauck.
Nays:-None.
:-Commissioner Berry.
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

The Committee on Pumping and Res
Resolved. That the sums hereinafter
mentioned be paid to the persons named
respectively, for services rendered at
BelleviIle and High Service for month
ending July 81 1906 amounting in the
aggregate to S542.
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

The same Committee presented the
following
Resolved, That $100 be paid to James
e. Mckee, salary as Sewer Inspector,
month of July, 1906. Claim No. 524
Charge Cleaning Sewers and Basins
Salaries.
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Resolved, lnat the Chief Engineer be
and specifications looking to the estab-
lishment at High Service Pumping Sta
ton modern meter testing plant, and
that when the same shall have been pre-
sented, adopted and concurred in and
approved, the Clerk of this Board is
hereby authorized to advertise for pro-
posals therefor.
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NOTICE 10 cDNrRAcroRs.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
sealed proposals WIN be received by taa
Tuesday, September 4th. 1906, at o'clock P.
NJ, IN the Assembly Chamber OF the City Hall,
IMPROVEMENT OF ACADEMY STREET.
from Bergen avenue to Tonnee avenue. in
cluding intersections Of Tonnele avenue.
70 the m n e. ee made eosormaDy ,as
the Laws of 1891, and in accordance with
specifications on file In the office of the Clerk
Blank forms OF bid and agreement Of sure
ties must be obtained at the office OF the Chief
sAss hsTIMATT Is sH oS asrssS oSAaTfrins SaIS; !.
lo'% & sssasard eoss.
About 2o5 cubic yards of earth excava-
ton, at per cubic yard ................. 80
About 1900 square yards Of asphalt paw
Ing, g. concrete base. at per square
About 172 lineal feet Of curb stone, SIX
l6~ set in concrete, at per ineal foot. 80
About 80 square yards of repaving at per
square yard ....-......s.... .............. .35
About 10 lineal feet Of resetting in CON
crete crete and dressing curb stone, at per
About 200 square feet Of relaying and 20
dressing hagging stone, at per square
About 2 resetting receiving basin heads,
About bout resettine manboe besds esc s.00 S0
About noiseless manhole covers. each 7.50
About water gate box, each .......... 200
Ilme allowed for completion of work, 40
Payment for work herein advertised for to
De made partially by improvement certificate
ana partially out of license moneys
The making of the above IMPROVEMENT and
award OF contract therefor Will be subject 20
tho remonstrancs Of the owners OF the Drop
erty liable for more than one-haN the assess
ment therefor
Proposals must Be enclosed In sealed enyel-
opes endorsed, Proposals for the Improvement
Of Academy Street. directed to Mr. saMr'
James 8. Nolan. Chairman of the Commit
tee ON Streets end Eewers," and handed to the
Clerk OF the Board Ia open meeting when called
for IN the order OF huainezs relating to seaIed
proposals.
ghs bonds required TO be furnished On pro
posais land possible subsequent coutrect),
arc those or Some EureSy company authorised
20 do business IN the State OF New Jersey.
Bidde1s must state q single fixed percentage
Of the hundred per cent standard above quoted
tor which they viii furnish all materials and
90 All the work conprehended Ia specihca-
tons, and II final award OF contract be made.
the per cent 90 stated will form the basis
npon which payment wli be made for all
Tns ettension q naddeys IN especially called
S Section Chapter Ia Of the LAWs oi
hal be handtng upon the city or become ef-
ecrsve or operative until the bonds offered by
the contractor have bean approved Is to Enf-
nciency by the Board, and as to form by the
Cn9poraftm Counsel, the President OF this
Board having the power to examine the pro
posed bondsrnen under oath.
| BY ordar oe tho 8oAxd uR Street and Wassr
cnn. n. BoUrpN.
B C1erk.
Dated Jersey City, August 24th 1906
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The foregoing We're each separately
adopted by the following vote on a call
for the ayes and nays
Commissioners Knox, Nolan,
Rooney and President Hauck.
Nays:-None.
Absent t:-Commissioner Berry.
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

Brunswick street shall expire by hmitaN
tion on the first day Of November 1906
and are hereby darectd to be removed
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pabss Jeasey eity. August 20, laOs. -
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Resolved, That special Improvement
certificates for one thousand (S1,UUV)
dollars be drawn in favor of Charles
O'Neill for work done and materials fur
nished on account of contract No 1884,
conformably to Chapter 217 of the Laws
of 1895, for construction sewer under
westerly sidewalk of Hudson Boulevard
south of Spruce stret, Etc.
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

The Committee on Assessments and
Extensions presented the following.
Resolved. That plumbers licenses be
and are hereby granted to Thomas
Doran, M. F. Laverty, Matthew P. Ma
lone, Samuel j Marshall, John Lawless,
VIM. B. Jackson, Valentine Ringle, Thos.
Cullen, John ]. Vile, Joseph G. Duff,
Werner Bros, Joseph M. Doran, Her
man H. Bode, to make connections with
the water mains in Jersey City; also to
do general plumbing, when they file the
required bonds in the office of the Per
nit Clerk.
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

Resolved, That special Improvement
Certificates for fifteen hundred ($1 500
dollars be drawn in favor of Uvalde AS
phalt Paving Co. for work done and ma
terials furnished on account of contract
No. 1924, conformably to Chapter 217 OF
the Laws of 1895, for Improvement Ber
gen avenue, etc.
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0nn .. BouroN.

Dated Jersey City August a4th. 1906.
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

Resolved, That special Improvement
certificates for five hundred and eighty
eight $500 ($5SS3S) dollars be drawn No
favor of j. III. u Il. Shannon Co., re-
tanned percentage, for work done and
materials furnishde on account of con-
tract No. 1856, ,conformably to Chapter
PIT of the Laws of 1895, for Improve
ment of Logan avenue, from West Side
avenue to Bryant avenue.
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

Resolved That any and all permis-
sions heretofore accorded by this Board
for the erection and maintainee of any
change place, Montgomery street from
Hudson street to Warren street and
Newark avenue from Warren street to-
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

Resolved, That special Improvement
certificates for six hundred and eighteen
and S4-100 ($61S.S4) dollars be drawn in
favor of J. ii. & K. Shannon Co., final,
for work done and materials furnished
on account of contract NO. 1885, con-
formally to Chapter PIT of the Laws of
1895, for Improvement of Milton avenue,
from Lincoln street to Bowers street.
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

Resolved. That for the purpose of par
tial improvement at the expense of the
city North street, between Nelson ave
nue. and Tonnele avenue be and are here
by declared public thoroughfare
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

Resolved, That special Improvement
certificates for one thousand ($1,OOO)
dollars be drawn in favor of Henry
Byrne for work done and materials fur
nished account of contract No. 1914 con-
formally to Chapter PIT of the Laws of
1895, for Improvement of Wright avenue
from Broadway TO it's southerly terminus
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

Resolved, That one special Improve
ment certificate for seventy-one and %
100 dollars be drawn in favor of Chas
O'Neill, retained percentage for work
done and materials furnished ON account
of contract No. 1908, conformably to
Chapter PIT of the Laws of 1895, for
construction of sewer in Nunda avenue,
etc.
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

Resolved. That Masons lAcensses be
and are hereby granted to Thos. Doran,
NJ. E. Laverty, Matthew z. Malone,
Samuel ]. Marshall, John Lawless, VIM.
b. jackson, Valentine Ringle, Thos.
Cullen, John.-.J. Vile, Joseph G. Duff,
Werner Bros, Joseph NJ. Doran Her.
man H. Bode
To make connections with the sewers
in jersey City when they file the re-
quired bonds in the Office of the RermII
Clerk.
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be and is hereby requested to set aside
for the use of this Board the sum of FIVE
thousand (S5,000) dollars to be used for
the purpose of repaving Brunswick street,
from First street to Newark avenue
Resolved, That the Board of Finance
be and is hereby requested to transfer
the following sums, being unexpended
balance in said accounts, to salary and
supply account, month of August, 1905.
March, 1905, supplies. $216.60.
June, 1905, supplies, $17.47.
December, 1905, supplies, $2S9.96.
Resolved, That $500 be paid to The
Barber Asphalt Paving Co., on account
of contract No. 1912, for the Improve
ment of Bergen avenue, from Communi-
paw avenue to Fairmount avenue.
Charge Special Street Account this
item
Resolved, That 81, OH. .O6 be paid to
J. III. & r. Shannon Co., retained per-
centage, on account of contract No. 1880,
for the construction of Relief Sewer in
FalrmOunt avenue, from FairvieW ave-
nue. to Bergen avenue
Charge Special Street Account this
Item
Resolved that $395.29 be paid to Hen
count of CONTRACT No. 1892 for the re
paving Of all or portions of Grove street
outside OF tracts from Pavonia avenue
to Hoboken line
Charge Special Account Repaving
Grove street.
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 ser
vices rendered as laborers on paved street
for month ending July 81, 1906 amount
ing the aggregate to $l,792.5O.
fTo be Continued.)
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Resolved, That the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company be and is hereby directed
to remove at a period not later than
thirty go days from the date hereof
beams supporting trestle of Company
on Brunswick and Monmouth streets
temporary permission for the placing or
which was heretofore granted July 18th
1902.
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Resolved, That the specifications pre-
sented- by the Chief Engineer on this
date for the improvement of Bostwick
avenue, from Jackson avenue to Bergen
avenue, be and are hereby adopted and
ordered filed, and the Clerk of this Board
directed to advertise for proposals in
conformity Herewith.
The Jersey City news., 1906-08-31

Resolved, That the Clerk of this Board
be and is hereby directed to notify the
New York Railroad Company that unless
the requirements of resolution here
vember 20, 1905, and compliance with
before September 1st, proximo, the said
resolution win be. reconsidered and
rescinded
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-10
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down the steps leaving a very much surprised
messenger boy at the top thereof
But his elation was short lived, for, tearing
open the envelope he read message from his
sister.
Come at once" it ran. "highly important"
The last time he had visited the suburb where
the family spent most of the time in their coun.
try home. his mother had been i'll. She must
be worse now. He could imagine other mat
ter Of Importance Perhaps she was dying, even,
and they had sought to avoid giving him alarm.
The station was only few blocks away and
he knew there was train in few minutes. He
quickened his steps and reached the train shed
Just as the last car was disappearing up the track
Thrusting aside the gateman he sprinted after
the train and Just swung himself upon the rear
platform as the train gained speed.
For few moments, he was so exhausted that
he gave no heed to his surroundings. Then he
awoke to the fact that tramp in parlor car
was a sight sufficiently unusual to attract the
attention of all the other passengers.
Most of the passengers made only a vague
impression upon him, but one sweet, girlish face
across the aisle stamped itself on his memory
and his heart In the brief interval before his
discovery by the porter, Melvin feasted his eyes.
The porter quickly summoned the train and
upon Melvin that in accordance with the sup.
Elementary instructions given him by his pro-
poser in the Papyrus Club, he had left every
penny at home. He had neither railroad fare
nor Pullman fee.
He explained these facts to the conductors,
and, while they were willing to credit him with
powers of Imagination far exceeding those pos
sessed by the average wayfarer they were not
convinced and as they slowed down for the first
stop, the conductor grasped his collar.
'But l must get out to Cliffside," protested
Melvin. Cant you understand how serious it
may be? Look at this telegram" Melvin ex
tended the yellow slip.
picked it up" said the conductor scoffngly
"Its dodge, hobo but it won't work
with me. Here's where you make your get
away
"But if 1 walk back to my lodgings it will
be afternoon before L can get there, and what
may have happened in the Interim"
cts what's going to happen now, I'm think.
ing Of explained the conductor Come
along
~ will pay the fare" broke in a pleasant voice
81 believe what the gentleman says
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The conductor looked doubtfully at the girl
across the aisle. q think should not allow
you to be 'conned' this way" he said "but if
you want to, all right Get up front-to the
smoker" he added to Melvin
The girl raised a OBTAINING hand
lake out for the Pullman, too" she said,
quietly.
The conductors made out the tickets and de
parted wonderingy. 10 them, Melvin was sim
ply slick hobo working brand new game
Clothes made the man with them; they had
grown more than familiar with beats who
wanted to visit dying relatives in remote towns
and country places
Melvin crossed to the girl
Il do not know how to thank you" he be-
gan. ut means so much to me that can not
find expression. Will you give me your card,
that may return your courtesy"
She handed him a square of pasteboard
Helen Willard" was engraved upon the card,
and the city address he'd been crossed off and
Clfside residence written above it.
Melvin tucked the card carefully into the one
pocket in his garments which was without a
hole and, leaning back in his seat watched the
pretty head now turned toward the window
He was almost sorry when Cliffside was
reached and she as driven off in a fashionable
later, he and his sister were in the midst of
stormy session.
''Tm sure" the girl sobbcd, "there could be
nothing more important than the engagement
of your only sister. How was to know how
foolish you were going to be? Mother was bet
ter Monday"
'Its all right, Sis" Melvin apologized, with
brotherly pat on the shoulder "I guess you've
done me good turn after all. Now, tell me
where l can find some clothes with which to
adorn my handsome parsonage"
After he was clothed again in the garments of
a gentleman, Melvin made his way to the library
and there, after much labor, indited note to
Miss Willard, asking permission to call that
evening and return the money she had so kindly
advanced
He was so excited that he met the footman
at the gate on his return from the errand and
took the note from him.
The reply was brief, but it accorded the de-
sired permission and expressed pleasure that his
fears had been unfounded. 1t was a simple lit
tie note, yet Melvin read and re-read it in his
room building air castles upon the rosest of
dream clouds.
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It was surprise to his family when he alb.
sented himself that evening" and still more of
surprise when they learned that he had visited
at the Wizards
The Willard family had Just moved out to
Cliftside and had not had time to make ac.
quaintances. Mr.. Willard was a Western man
who had recently brought his family East.
If Melvin wanted any revenge upon his sister
for the telegram she had sent him, he had it in
the disappointment she so plainly displayed when
he refused to tell her how he had become ac
quainted with the new family.
The first visit was the forerunner Of many
others and, for sentiments sake, Melvin always
travelled on the train on which he first met Helen
Willard.
Long before the end of the month his visits
were accepted as a matter of course Then
came his appointment to large corporation as
junior counsel, and Melvin put the question that
had been trembling to come.
"Are you you are quite finished being in
itiated to the Papyrus Cub?" the girl asked,
her eyes laughing into his own
Absolutely" he assured her.
"Then, I'll marry you, DEAR" she promised.
"But you are altogether too fascinating as
tramp, and should not care to lose you to some
other girl in the same way"
"Just as il you could he said.
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trip Wen go straight on to a real falls and
that's Niagary.''
lhe milk-train rumblng in before we
reached the station, and got aboard Just in
time. But while we still stood on the platform
of the car, and it was moving off, two figures
came running up, too late to get on.
1t was Henry, and Mrs. Hunter They stop
ped short and looked at us, and Josh he put one
arm around my waist, and pointed with his other
hand to Henry such gesture, as if he were
the meanest thing on earth-and he called him
a name, the sassiest ! ever heard
Henry skunk all together, the way he used to
when he had a cramp, and then in second he
was lost to sight. 1t was the last 1 ever saw Of
Henry, or ever want to.
Copyright by j. B. Lippincott o.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-10
Boy an Editor

Herschel Miller,aged 14is editor and publisher
of the Boyd County News, at Lynch Neb., and
probably is the youngest person occupying such
dual position in the world. The paper was owned
by his father, who died three years ago, leaving
a widow and six children, of whom Herschell is
the eldest. The boy has continued the business
ever since, attending to almost every detail him
self sets the type solicts advertisements and
writes editorials.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-10

In the early years of his service, one of the
duties Of this office was the preparation of the
voting lists of the city and the registration of new
voters. One of the qualifications of a voter was
the ability to write.
One evening when his Office was full of men
seeking registration an Irishman, Patrick O'Con-
nor, asked to be registered, and was given the
usual blank, with the request that he sign his
name. This he finally did, with great effort and
in almost illegible manner
One of the onlookers, seeing that this was
probably the extent of his literary accomplish
ments, called OUT "AIr Jacobs, let him write
your name"
Instantly Pat looked up and replied: "Indade,
wouldn't dare do that. That would be for
gerry"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-10
Never Travelled Far

Although she has been resident of Chicago
for twenty-one years speaks English and is able.
bodied, Mrs. Henel Hartman, a witness in civil
suit, told Judge Heard that, although she had
heard vague rumors of the existence of place
called Lake Michigan, she never had seen T.
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kst4 Club. He had suspected that the mi
tiation would include some such pranki
az those imposed upon him when he was adj
mitted to his college fraternity, but his wild
est dreams never included such performance
as this. His initiation fee was to be One hun
dred dollars plus what ever sum might be OBJ
tanned by begging the streets for twelve hours
disguised as a tramp"
II would not do to refuse and let the boys
make merry at his expense, and Horace Melvin,
sacrificing his natural taste for niceties in dress,
was about to fare forth to earn the latter part
of his initiation fee.
On the steps he encountered small messen-
ger boy, who eyed him with evident distrust;
tramps had no business on the steps of the fash.
onable apartment hotel, and when Melvin
caught sight of his own name upon the yellow
envelope the boy held and stretched forth his
hand. the lads temper blazed up.
"G'wan v bum,' he admonshed, '''ds is fer
gen1'man"
Melvin waited patiently while the bellboy an.
swered the call and signed for the message and
handed it to him, then he strolled triumphantly
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become that it now devolves upon
particular clerk to carefully examine every vol
ume before replacing it upon the shelves. You
would hardly credit it," said the librarian, "but
in the course of year l collect enough queer
things to stock a museum. Among other articles
may be mentioned grocery bills locks of hair,
love letters gold, silver and wire hair pins,
dress samples and, strangest of all, dried
human ear" This latter article was found in
work on surgery and was probably left there
by medical student.
eve had a reader who made himself obnox-
ious by placing advertisement hand-bills in the
books. He was agent for certain patent me-
dcine and he carried testimonials devoted to
its prise wherever he went. l found no fewer
than $50 of these circulars inserted in various
books borrowed by this enterprising agent"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-10
O'Connor's Wit Saved Him

UST1N A. JACOBS, for many years tho
city clerk of Cambridge, used to relate
the following, as illustrating the ready
wit of an Irshman.