The San Francisco call., 1908-12-21
Answers to Queries

BRIBERY-E. NJ. City. What is the general
definition of bribery?
The code of California says: "The
word bribe signifies anything of value
or advantage, present or prospective or
any promise or understanding to give
any, asked. given or accepted with
corrupt intent to influence, unlawfully
the person to whom it is given, in his
action, vote or opinion in any public or
official capacity
A DISCHARGE-R a. k Alameda CAL In
I9u2 paid lawyer to settle estate. 1t
settled all but giving me my discharge Can
obtain that discharge myself or must the
lawyer get it for me.
AS you engaged a lawyer to look
after the matter he should do it to the
end. If he does not consult the clerk
of the court in which the estate was
settled.
TO BE DECLARED DEAD-A W. san
Mateo. Cal. What steps should take to have
my husband declared legally dead? Have tried
to locate him for the past 10 years. but have
been unable to do so.
You will have to- apply to the courts
FOR relief, and in order to do that you
viii have TO consult some reputable
attorney. who will advise you in the
premises.
,nnSn iMvEsTAIENTsaG ST, NJ; wa.sonyle. Cal Are
that are devoted to Investments
There are several. but as this depart
ment is not advertising newspapers or
other business enterprises suggest
that you obtain a list of them from
some news dealer.
COMPRESSED AIR-subscriber city How
can | ascertain how much compressed mir must
be forced into receptacle to exert 100 mounds
pressure TO the square inch?
Go to the free public library on
Hayes street near Franklin and con-
suit Kent's Mechanical Engineer
and Supplies Mechanical Engineer
cADETsA e. NJ. City Is there any
steamship running out of San Francisco car
rying the United States flag. that has on board
what are known cadets who are given
instruction instr In navigation while employed on
Yes, the Pacific Mail steamship COM
|pany
KING MFoNso-w. L. F.. Chico Cal. When
many children has he.
He was married in 1905 to the Eng
iish Princess Victoria Ena. by whom
he has son and heir Alfonso.
prince of the Asturias. born May 10.
1907.
MUSHROOMS g. I. H.. Sacramento Cal
Where can obtain, Information in regard to the
cultivation OF mushrooIns in hothouses?
In the libraries OF your city you will
find books on the cultivation of mush-
formation from the department of ag-
rieulture. Washington. u. G.
INTEREST subscriber. city How long
dues y take for money to double at simple
Interest aud at compound interest, at ) per
cent?
In 20 years at simple interest. and
10 years and - days at compound in
terest.
NATIRALIzATIoN PAPERs \. W. G.. City
Declared my intention Of becoming citizen of
the United States in San Francisco In lao2 hut
the paper. issued then was destroyed by fire.
What shall do 10 obtain second papers?
Lay your case before the county
clerk.
STANDING OF MANI. NJ. City. How can
ascertain In The The financial standing of in
BY communication with one of the
mercantile agencies.
PREafIuAI-M. A. NJ. city Is 1t true that
the United States mints are buying up dimes
of certain date at a premium2
The mints are not engaged in that
business.
CONGRESS II. f.. city. When will the
present term of congress ends
1t commenced March 4, 1907, and
will terminate March 4, 1909.
Q. k;-E- 4. H.. city; What is the past
tense of O.. X. meaning '.all right
Some write o. K-ed and others
Q. KID.
AI.UAIINUAI-E. O. f.. Oakland. CAL What
is the weight of a cubic foot Of aluminium
162 pounds