The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

leries. fencing schools public gymnasiums.
! places where firearms of any description
are used. or scbc1's where the art of self
| defence is taught. sh?i pay s12 annually.
But no place OF business or shooting gal
lery where firearms are to be used, shall
be licensed until the Inspector of Buildings
fer the District OF Columbia shall furnish
certificate that suitable precautions have
been taken for the public safety. by the
erection OF iron shields and such appliances
as in his judgment may be necessary;
Provided that before such license shall be
issued tie proprietor shall furnish to the
Assessor of the District of Columbia the
written signature of majority Of the resi-
dents on the same side OF the square or
block in which the proposed gallery is TO
be located. and also on the side OF the
square fronting opposite to the same.
Outside Of the city limits no license shall
be issued except for suitable structure
duly approved by the Inspector OF Build
ings. The Major and Superintendent of
Police is hereby authorized to prescribe
the calibre of firearms and kind OF cart
ridges to be used.
Sec 60. Proprietors of steam laundries
shall pay SIS annually. from November l.
Proprietors of laundries operated By hand
labor shall pay annually s12. from Novem-
Der l.
Sec 81 Any firm, company. associa-
tion, corporation, or person, transacting
the business of the purchase or sale OF
securities. stacks, shares, or certificates
based upon an estimated value after
lapse Of certain period OF time. or who
undertakes TO guarantee the holder of said
securities, stocks, shares, or certificates,
certain sums OF money based upon invest
ments after the lapse of a certain time, or
who promises to divide with the holders
or investors of said securities, stocks,
shares or certificates, or with the heirs or
assigns OF such holders or investors, any
profit which may accrue from their in
vestments at maturity, shall pay 500 an
nually. Provided, that this section shall
not apply to any fire, life insurance COM
pany, or building association allowed TO
transact business as such in the District
of Columbia.
Sec. 90. Proprietors of slot or auto
matte machines so-called. whether con-
trolled through electrical magnetic. or
mechanical agencies or DEVICES. by which
objects. pictures. or figures are presented
to public view for a pecuniary considera-
ton or musical or vocal exhibitions au-
tomatically given on the deposit of money,
or where said proprietors receive a pc
cuniary consideration for the use OF said
apparatus or machines. shall pay 81 an
nually for each machine; Provided, that on
the paymen. OF $50 annually the number of
machines at any one location or place OF
business shall not be limited; Provided
further, that no license shall be issued for
less than 81.
Sec 63. The proprietor. lessee. or man
ager OF any theatre having a stage and
movable scenery used for the purpose of
acting. performing. or playing any play
farce. interlude, opera or other theatre
raI Irar 10 erfO an
section, or portion of any play. farce, or
drama OF any description for gain, shall
pay a tax of 800 annually: Provided. that
licenses may be granted for theatrical per-
Torrance for one week on the payment OF
$50. or for less than one week on the pay
ment OF $40; and. provided further. that |
the proprietors of buildings other than the
aires. where exhibitions. lectures. or en-
tertainments of any description are con-
Quoted for gain, must first secure the ap- |
prevail OF the Building Inspector as to the |
public safety. and shall pay a license tax !
of S1OO annually or for a less period as /
follows: Three dollars per day $40 for /
the first week. and So for each subsequent |
week: And provided further. /
that for entertainments. concerts or per-
formances of any kind given in church
premises. where the proceeds are intended |
for church or charitable purposes. and /
where no rental is charged. no license shall
be required.
Sec 81. That for the purposes of this
act the word person shall signify and
include firms, corporations. executors. ad-
guardians. trustees. or com
panies. Words of one number shall sig
Nifty and include words of both numbers
Words OF one gender shall
signify and include words of every gender.
The word agent shall sig
nifty and include every person acting for
another. The word merchandise shall sig
nifty and include every article of commerce
where sold in bulk or otherwise. Deal
ars' shall signify and include every person
in selling or offering for sale any
description of merchandise.
Sec. %. That all penalties and fines
hereby imposed and provided for may be
on Information in the name of
he District of Columbia by its Attorney or
1ne of his assistants. in the Police Court.
and collected and applied as other fines in
said court. All laws or parts of laws In
consistent with any of the provisions of
his act are hereby repealed"