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The Tupelo journal., 1906-05-25
IMMENSE SAVINGS.
POSTAL BANKS OF GREAT BRIT
AIN HOLD $1,000 900, 900.
system Started in 1855 with 435
Depositors-Number Now g.
4O3,852 in the United
Kingdom.

London.-Great Britain's postal saw
ings banks to-day hold deposits aggre-
eating nearly $1,000, 900, 900.
The banks were established in 1855
after the disastrous failure of many
private hanks. Three hundred sta
lions were opened at the beginning
and on the first day 435 working men
deposited in all $4,000.
Penny banks followed, and school
banks came as a matter of course, find
ing the children eager to start an ac-
count in their own anne
To-day there are 1852 post Office
savings banks in the United Kingdom.
with 9.403,852 depositors. Taking the
The Tupelo journal., 1906-05-25

wide distribution of these savings
money can promptly reach points need
ingi it suddenly from local causes; fourth
in remote places stringency from too
limited banking facilities is prevented
or lessened; fifth, the laboring people
feel a direct personal interest in the
stability of the country; sixth, sec
tionalism among the less intelligent
classes is lessened by continual and
close touch with a common financial
institution; seventh, by special invest
ment, the peoples savings may be
made the foundation of securities for
financial institutions. or loans for mu-
nicipal improvements or special ma
tional undertakings.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-05-25
Especial Correspondence

~
There are two aspects Of the San
Francisco earthquake disaster that ap-
peal strongly, hopefully, to the stu
dent of human affairs, who, like Ben
Adhem, loves his fellow men," These
are, first, the eagerness which the peo-
pie of America-and a large part of
the rest of the world-have shown to
be foremost in extending relief to the
people of their stricken sister commu-
nifty; second, the bravery and stout
h~eartedness of the San Franciscans
themselves, who sit not down to weep
amid the ruins of their city, but VOW
on the ashes of their vanished homes
that the city shall lie rebuilt, and that
speedily, grander and more glorious
than before.
Fresno, it is claimed-and the claim
seems to be a good the first
outside town to get relief actually
The Tupelo journal., 1906-05-25
In Land.

A reader at Buckingham, England,
wrote to a London newspaper, asking
FOR the name of the author of the line,
Gods finger touched her, and she
slept" He said the local burial board
would not let him put it on his wife's
tombstone unless he gave the authors
name. Apparently the members Of the
burial board xre not readers OF Ten
nyson.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-05-25
Followed instructions.

A lady going from home for the day.
says a writer in the New York World,
locked everything up carefully, and
for the grocer's benefit left a card ON
the back door.
"All out. Don't leave anything" 10
rcau.
On her return she found her hons
ransacked and all her choicest pos
door was added: Thanks. We haven't
left much"
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MEDICAL MENTION.

DR.. ~. F. Robertson, a British ply
stefan Of note and considerable re-
search, declares mat paralysis is a
germ disease as truly as are tubercu.
losis and diphtheria.
DR.. Emil Reich says that what gave
most English families of the uppe:
classes the govt was the treaty hat
brought in the heavy wines of Portu-
gal, much too heavy for use in the
English climate.
The latest chair for the victim of
seasicknesS has q movable seat Vi
brated by an electric motor, the sem
sation produced being much like that
experienced by the motorist. Sur
prising relief to The sufferer is said to
be given.
Ultra violet light is claimed by
Prof. Kronmayer, 4 German expert
menter, to have had remarkable effect
in the treatment Of falling hair and
badness. In % cases where every
other remedy had failed, the light rays
cured 81, and not only the hair, but
in some cases the eyebrows and beard
were restored, although the trouble
was mostly Of long standing.
One of the melancholy effects of
working by artificial light is that it
fades the eyes. Instances have been
known, it is SAID, of deep blue eyes
becoming light gray from prolonged
work at night with no protection from
the glare of the gas. Fortunately il
is not impossible to restore by prope.
care and medical treatment some at
least of the brightness Of the eyes
when 1t has been lost.
Locating the Blame.
my DEAR" said the trusting wife.
81 don't think your rules of economy
are any good"
"You don't?" asked the fond hus-
band.
mo" she replied. bending anew
over the column Of figures in her
beautifully bound expense book.
you told me the way to save money
was not to buy thi.gs-that thus we
would save the amount the goods
would have cost us. So I have been
careful to set down the exact price
of everything l have wanted to buy
but felt I could not afford. l find, in
adding it up, it amounts to $685., but
I only have $4.37 in cash on hand.
There must be something wrong with
your theory.-stray Stories.
Merciless.
He-I go to bed at night with gloves
The Tupelo journal., 1906-05-25
Morci1eSS

Merciless.
He-I go to bed at night with gloves
on to keep my hands soft.
She-And do you wear your hat,
too?-Illustrated Bits.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-05-25

Pecan growing is becoming IN i'm
portant industry in the State and in
quiry after inquiry concerning the mat
ter are coming to this department.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-05-25

BY II. E. BLAKEsLEE. Jackson.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

The following is description Of the
boundary lines of each Election District
in the City of Jersey City, and the place
of meeting of the Board of Registry and
Election in each Election District there
in:
FIRST DISTRICT Az Greene street,
East by the Hudson River from New York
Bay to Sussex street;
North by Sussex street from New York Bay
to Greene street, to Norris street. to Washing
ton street;
West by Washington street from Morris
South by New York Bay and Hudson River.
SECOND DISTRICT, 76 Greene street,
East by Hudson River from Sussex street to
North by Grand street from Hudson River to
Washington street;
West by Washington street from Grand
street to- Morris street;
South ably Morris street from Washington
street to Greene street, to Sussex street to the
THIRD DISTRICT IA York street,
East by Hudson Kiver from Grand street to
North by Third street from Hudson River to
Washington street,
West by Washington street from Third street
South by Grand street from Washington
street to the Hudson River
FOURTH DISTRICT, 1888 ard 200 Bay street:
East by Washington street from Bay street to
Third street;
NorJn Dy Inlru street from WdSnlHSlOii
street to Grove street;
West by Grove street from Third street to
Bay street.
South by Bay street from Grove street to
Washington street.
FIFTH DISTRICT, 3sS Henderson street.
East by Washington street from Pearl street
to Bay street;
North by Bay street from Washington street
to Grove street;
West by Grove street from Bay street to
Railroad avenue;
South by Pennsylvania Railroad from Grove
street to Pearl street, to Washington street.
SIXTH DISTRICT, 273 Warren street.
East by Washington street from York street
to Pearl street;
North by Pearl street from Washington
street to Pennsylvania Railroad to Henderson
street:
West by Henderson street from Pennsylvania
Railroad to York street;
South by York street from Henderson street
to Washington street.
SEVENTH DISTRICT, 1888 Grand street,
East by Washington street to Sussex street
ITO York street;
North by York street from Washington stree
to Henderson street.
West by Henderson street from York stree
| to Sussex street;
South by Sussex street from Henderson stree
| to Washington street.
EIGHTH DISTRICT. 1856 Warren street.
East by Washington street and washington
| street produced from New York Bay to Susse'
| street;
| North by Sussex street from Washington
! street to Henderson street;
West by Henderson street and Henderson
| street produced from Sussex street to New
| York Bay;
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

AIN ORDINANCE FOR THD RDLIHF or
Jacob Pieroy In construction OF Bay windowe.
The Mayer and Aldermen OF jersey City. BY
the Board OF Street and W6ter Commissioners.
6og end On beha& OF the nnunicApaltty Of said
CITY, do or(daAn as folfowe:-
Section THAI permission be and NJ hereby
granted TO Jacob Ptercy 10 construct and main
tatn Bay Windows on building TO be erected by
him at the northeast corner OF Bergen eyeoue
and Clinton aveAue, which bay windows may
extend from tho second story 30 the roof OF
said building ard beyond the building line Of
Bergen avenue two feet CD any ordinance
10 tbs contrary Notwithstanding.
Tho work 30 be done under tbs supervision
OF tAe <nspecbor Of ButidingA
Sec on 4-Thak an cost end expense ncsoen4
70 Gne Introduction. passage and publication of
eaAs Ordinance SHAH be paid by the applicant
for same: and euch amount therefor as Ii esf1-
mabed by the Clerk OF this Board 10 be necee-
eary shan be deposited With that ofticar on
Demand
ANTHONY aAUCK.
Progds7ant-
'''' 'N-'' u e TAoArS,
MAvoe.
ono IT. BogTroN
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01
IINFINISHED RuSINESS.

Commissioner Nolan moved that the
further consideration Of the application of
the Coast Line Telephone Company for
a franchise in accordance with petition
OF said company presented to TINS Board
of April 10th, 1906 conformably to chap
ter Sc of the laws of 1906 be adjourned
and continued to August 18th, 1906 at
the meeting to be held at two (2) O'Clock
2. M. on that date and the motion was
unanimously adopted.
Commissioner Nolan moved to take
from the table An Ordinance granting
the Long Dock Co. the Penhorn Greek
Railroad Co. and the Dock Connecting
Railroad Co. relating to the construction
of a cut through Bergen Hill heretofore
introduced and given its second reading
on July Both. 1906.
Carried.
Commissioner Nolan moved to amend
said ordinance by adding section there
to, as follows:-
And it is further ordained that the To-
cation Of the tracks of the present street
railway on Hoboken avenue, with their
appurtenances, be changed so as to con-
form to the lines of said avenue as
changed by this ordinance, without ex-
pense to the city"
The ordinance was on motion retabled
and continued.
Commissioner Nolan moved to take
from the table an ordinance for the relief
of Paul Cap in construction and mann
tenance of bay windows.
The ordinance was then taken up and
read.
An Ordinance for the relief of Pau
Cap. in construction and maintenance Oh
bay windows
rbe Mayor and Aldermen of jersey
City. by the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners, for and on behaf OF the
municipality Of said city, do ordain as
follows :.
SECTION /. That permission be and Is
hereby granted to Paul Cap to construc'
and maintain Day windows on building Z
be erected by him at the southeast corner
of Sip and Bryant avenues, Whlch pa.
windows may extend from the secone
story to the roof of said building and be
yond the building line of Sip avenue tw'
~ feet. any ordinance to the coiltrar!
Notwithstanding.
The work to be done under the super
vision of the Inspector of Buildings.
Section g That all costs and expense
incident to the introduction. passage an'
nnblication OF this ordinance shall D.
: paid by the applicant for same; and suei
amount therefor as is estimated by TN,
Clerk of this Board to be necessary silal
be deposited with that onicer on denianu
Commissioner Nolan moved Inal III
ordinance be now placed on hnal pas
sage.
Carried. -,
And the motion prevailed by the fol
lowing vote, on a call for the ayes ant
Commissioners Knox, Nolan
Rooney and President Hauck.
Nays-None.
sent-Commissioner Berry.
The President declared that the ordi
nance had passed.
On motion, the Board adjourned
GEO. T. BoUTON,
Clerk.
Reanlar meeting of the Board OF Stree
and Water Commissioners held on MOI MOI
day. August 13, 1906, at two " o'cioc
p. m. ~,
Present Commissioners Knox, Nolal
Rooney and President Hauck-
Absent Commissioner Berry.
On motion the reading OF the minute
Of regular meeting held on Monday, Aus
ust 6, 1906, was dispensed with and the
were approved as engrossed.
PRESENTATION OF PETITION
AND COMMUNICATIONS
From John H. Hughes Sons CO.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

IN CHANCNRY OF NEW JERSEY.
To ADOLPH WEISS:
By virtue Of an order Of the Court OF
Chancery Of New Jersey, made on the
10th day Of June, 1905, IN a cause
wherein OTHELIR WEISS Is Com
pIainanE and ADOIiPH WEI6S Is De-
fendant, you are required to appear.
plead, anHwer or demur to che Bill OK
Complaint on or before the twentieth day
Of Anguet next. or the said bill win be
taken as confessed against you The
said hin Is fled against yor for divorce
from the bonds of matrimony on the
ground Of desertaon.
Dated June 25th, 1903.
ERANK g. TURNER
SollciA0r OF Complainant.
Exchange Place
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

The Committee on Printing and Sta
tionery presented the following
Mcnamara for one Marion Paper hold
er, Clerks Office, July, 1906. Claim No.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

1t was adopted by the following vote
on the call for the ayes and nays
yeS:-Commissioners Knox, Nolan,
Rooney and President Hauck
Nays:-None.
Commissioner Berry.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01
BOARD OF STREET AND WATER
COMMISSIONERS.


Resolved. That So be paid to the. Mu-
nicipal Publishing Co. for subscription
TO Municipal Journal, Jan. ! to Dec.
1906. Claim $50.
80 to John j. Mcnamara for / Marion
Paper Holder, Engineering Bureau, July.
1906. Claim No. 521.
Charge Engineering Bureau Supplies.
1t was adopted by the following vote
on a call for the ayes and nays
observation-disclosures Knox, Nolan,
Rooney and President Hauek.
Nays:-None
Absent-Commission Berry.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01
$2,294.OO
From the same Board ::

Transmitting resolution passed by
said Board Aug. 1st, 1906 and APP
proved by the Mayor Aug. 9th. 1906.
Resolved. That the Board of Finance
hereby concurs in the following resolu-
ton adopted by the Board of Street and
Water Commissioners, December II,
1905, as follows, to Wit
Ordering paid the following claims:-
$356.S0 to Jersey City Supply Co.,
claim, No. 1925.
SIG to Jersey City Supply Co, claim
No. 1929
$33, ,25 to Jersey City Supply Co, claim
No 1926.
Charge Water Account.
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Nays:-None.
Absent-Commissio Berry.
The Committee on Laws and Ordin-
ance presented the following
Resolved, That $11.10 be paid to The
Evening Journal Association for adyeT-
tising ordinance relief of Jesse Sketchly,
construction, bay windows, April, 1916
Claim No. 1860.
1920 be paid to the Observer of Hud-
son County for advertising ordnance re- re
lief of Jesse Sketchly, construction bay
windows, April, 1906. Claim No. 29l.
$l1 10 be paid to the Jersey City News
for advertising ordinance relief of Jesse
Sketehly. construction bay windows. Ap-
ril. 1906. Claim No. 1856.
Charge this Deposit.
1t was adopted by the following vote
on call of the ayes and nays
es:-Commissioners Knox, Nolan,
Rooney and President Hauck.
Nays:-None.
Absent-Commissio Berry.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That George Wrege be and
is hereby appointed inspector on the inn
provement of Oxford (now Roosevelt
avenue, between West Side avenue and
Mallory avenue, salary to be at the rate
of So per day. when engaged.
1t was adopted by the following vote,
on call of the ayes and Nays
Ayes-Commissio Knox, Nolan
Rooney and President Hauck.
Nays-NOne.
Absent-Commissio Berry.
Resolved, That Dennis Mcclure be
and is hereby appointed as inspector on
the construction of sewer in Warner
street east of Hudson Boulevard, to and
connecting with sewer at Warner street
and Rutgers avenue, salary to be at the
rate of So per day, when engaged.
1t was adopted by the following vote,
on call of the ayes and nays
Ayes-CommiSsioners Knox Nolan,
Rooney and President Hauek.
Nays-None.
Absent-Commission Berry.
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God
to remove from this field of usefulness in
this life William H. Peckham, late
Water Registrar of this Board.
Resolved, That while submissively
bowling to the Devine decree, we
deplore the loss of an honorable
faithful and efficient public servant and
Resolved. That as a mark of esteem
this Board declares its purpose to attend
an Official body
1t was adopted by the following vote
on a call of the Ayes and Nays
Ayes-Commissioners Knox, Nolan
Rooney and President Hauek.
Nays-None.
Absent-Co Commissioner Berry.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

Charge Printing and Stationery.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

agreement between the contractor and
Thomas Maloney whereby the route of
said sewer may be partially changed;
such agreement of change, If made, to
receive the approval of the Chief Engi-
the Board.
Estimated cost, $3s,332.o5; on city,
$23,41455.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

From the same Board
Transmitting resolution passed bv said
Board Aug l, 1906, and approved by the
Mayor Aug. 6. 1906:
Resolved, That the Board of Finance
hereby concurs in the following resolu-
ton adopted by the Board of Street and
Water Commissioners July %, 1906, as
follows, to wit
Ordering paid $1,000 to VIM Van
Van Keuren on contract 1920, repaving
Montgomery street, Warren street to
Henderson street.
Charge this Item.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

From the same Board
Transmitting resolution passed by said
Board Aug. l, 1906, and approved by the
Mayor Aug. 6, 1906:
Resolved, That the Board of Finance
hereby coneurs in the following resolu-
ton adopted by the Board of Street and
Water Commissioners July, %, 1906, as
follows, to wit:
Awarding to Cement Paving and Con-
struction Co. the contract for the I'M
proyement of the unfinished portion of
Riyeryiew Park at S6.9% of the standard
and directing the Corporation Attorney
to prepare and have executed the neces-
sary contract for the same.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS.

From the same Board
Transmitting resolution passed by said
Aug. LIST, 1906 and approved by the
Mayor Aug. 9th, 1906
Resolved, That a warrant be ordered
drawn on the City Treasurer in favor
of that officer to transfer $2294 from
license account to the credit of the
Board of Street and Water Comm;s-
sioners to used to pay for labor and
materials on paved streets for Aug.
1906 to witt
For salaries. 81, ,794. 90
For supplies. s................. 800. 90
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

From the same Board
Transmitting resolution passed by said
Board Aug. 1. 1906, and approved by the
Mayor Aug 1906:
Resolved, That the Board of Finance
hereby concurs in the following resolu-
tion adopted by the Board of Street and
Water Commissioners July %, 1906, as
follows, to witt
Ordering paid $500 to the Barber
Asphalt Paving Co., on contract 1903,
repaving Newark avenue, Warren to
Brunswick street.
Charge Special Street Account this
Item.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

1t was adopted by the following vote,
on a call of the ayes and Nays
Ayes-Commissione Knox, Nolan,
Rooney and President Hauek.
Nays-None.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

Resolved, That Dennis MCGUIRE be
and is hereby appointed as inspector on
the construction of a sewer in Warner
street, east of Hudson Boulevard, to and
connecting with sewer at Warner street
and Rutgers avenue, salary to be at the
rate of So per day, when engaged
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

From the same Board
Transmitting resolution passed by said
Board Aug. 1, 1906, and approved by the
Mayor Aug. 6, 1906:
Resolved, That the Board of Finance
hereby concurs in the following resolu-
ton adopted by the Board of Street and
Water Commissioners July %, 1906, as
follows, to wit
Ordering paid 81 900 to John Hopkins,
on contract 1922, Improvement Central
avenue, Ferry street to Congress street
Charge Special Street Account this
Item.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

1t was adopted by the following vote
on call of the ayes and nays:-
Ayes-Commissio Knox, Nolan
Rooney and President Hauck.
Nays-None.
Absent Commissioner Berry.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

From the same Board
Transmitting resolution passed by said
Board Aug. / 1906, and approved by
the Mayor Aug. 6, 1906:
Resolved, That the Board of Finance
hereby concurs in the following resolu
ton adopted by the Board of Street and
Water Commissioners July 8, 1906, as
follows, to witt
Ordering paid the following claims:-
S471.66 to Barber Asphalt Paving Co.,
claim No. S27.
$422.70 to Barber Asphalt Paving Co.,
claim No. S26.
Charge Repairs to Asphalt Pavements.
From the same Board
Transmitting resolution passed by said
Board Aug. /, 1906 and approved by
the Mayor Aug 6, 1906
Resolved, That The Board of Finance
hereby concurs in the following resolu-
tion adopted by the Board of Street and
Water Commissioners July %, 1906, as
follows, to wit t.
Awarding to Henry Byrne the contract
for the construction of a sewer in Van
Wrinkle avenue, from Tonnele avenue
westward to it's terminus and thence pro-
| duced or extended to such point and IN
manner as the proper city authorities
may determine. at 99% of the standard.
This award of contract being subject
| to the provisions of a certain resolution
heretofore passed by this Board June
25, 1906, which said resolution compre.
hended the eptesing into an amicable
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01
IN CHANcBRY OF NEW JERSEY.
ETa- A YEEsA

AMAi
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

From the same Board
Transmitting resolution passed by said
Board Aug. 1, 1906, and approved by the
Mayor Aug. 6, 1906:
Resolved, That the Board of Finance
hereby concurs in the following resolu-
ton adopted by the Board OF Street and
Water Commissioners July 80, 1906, as
follows, to witt
Ordering paid 81 900 to John Hopkins,
on contract 1922, repaging Central ave-
Charge Special Street Account this
Item.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

1t was adopted by the following vote
on a call Of the ayes and nays
AyeS:-C Commissioners Knox, Nolan
Rooney and President Hauck.
Nays:-None.
Absent-Commission Berry
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

1t was adopted by the following vote
on call of the Ayes and Nays
Ayes-C Commissioner Knox, Nolan
Rooney and President Hauek.
Nays-None.
Absent-C Commissioner Berry.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTIONS
Resolved, That George Wrege be and
is hereby appointed inspector on the inn
provement of Oxford (now Roosevelt
avenue. between West Side avenue and
Mallory avenue salary to be at the rate
of So per day, when engaged.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-01

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Berry.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-11-14
THE PEOPLE OF PARIS.
Their First Movements In Revolu-
tIons Are Usually Generous.

Their First Movements In Revolu-
tions Are Usually Generous.
I know the men Of the people in Par
Is too well not to know that their first
movements in times Of revolution are
usually generous and that they are
best pleased to spend the days imme-
diately following their triumph in
boasting Of their victory, laying down
the law and playing at being great
men. During that time it generally
happens that some government or 9TH
er is set up, the police return to their
posts and the Judge to his bench, and
when at last our great men consent to
step down to the better known and
more vulgar ground Of petty and mali
cious human passions they are no
longer able to do so and are reduced
to live simply like honest men. Be
sides, we have spent Sc many years ID
Instructions that there has arisen
among US a kind Of morality peculiar
to times Of disorder and special code
for days Of rebellion. According to
these exceptional laws, murder is tol-
Grated and havoc permitted, but theft
Is strenuously forbidden, although this,
whatever one may say, does not pre-
vent good deal Of robbery from oc-
curing upon those days for the simple
reason that society in q state of rebel
lion cannot be different from that at
any other time, and it will always con-
tain a number Of rascals who as far as
they are concerned scorn the morality
of the main body and despise its point
Of honor when they are unobseryed.-
"Recollections Of De TocQueville."