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is the payers of California Lynch declares the commission
nothing bluff salary.
Mr.. MAxIMs MALIGN INGENUITY

TIRAN HENRY MAXIM who is reported to have invented
Fl noiseless rearm says he ashamed and sorry. He
reported have characterized devish
that appears be moderate The potenai
ties Of gun that could be fired without rightful
contemplate.
Mankind has always regarded with especial horror the work of
poisoner reacherous methods
supplied far dangerous of murder because the diff
Guilty would be enormously The field
suspicion OF poisoning necessarily limited but the
of civilization would be poweres murderer operat
from ambush with noisees hrearm Mr. Maxms invention
might be described make murder and safe As
for the possibilities of such inclined
think that they exaggerated the
have made deadly but rather the
The chief result has been modify the tactics Rapid fire guns
destructive when against naked hudded
the charging bndy massed formation the guns
but civilized troops longer employ these tactics It that
side had monopoly of these osees weapons would have
advantage but practice there thing
military Such only kept from those who don't
wal know them.
Mr. Maxim recognizing the possibilities OF his inge
the unfortunate position advising the
take against himself and his kind He
believes that such should property
government and should be kept nviolab
completely indicate how this might accomplished
sung the fact that Mr. Maxim has invented
may be assured that within years every military
nation the world will be manufacturing them million lots
pointing to these with pride keep the
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AN ADMIRABLE PLAN

EGlSLAIORS national and busy trying devise
and agree upon plan which viii prevent of
financial panics safeguard bank depositors.
No OF keenly interested these efforts
than bankers because well known fact that every bank failure
works injury and loss all other banks in the community
The remedial adopted the San Francisco clearing
house association gives promise of providing efficient safe
guard than have accomplished far the
banking interests of this city concerned The plan brief
employ examiner, who shall be authorized
teals each bank that enjoys clearing house privileges, whether
member OF the bank refusing
this examination will be denied clearing house privileges The de-
tails have been worked out but the experience of other cities
viii be studied for guidance In Chicago system
successful operation for nearly years Ptsbug has recently
adopted it. and It is under consideration at Los Angeles
The principle which is thus given recognition that banks
should keep watch upon each other for their mutual safety that all
integrity Of each bank sufficient
the banks condition, that national shall
critically examine from time Banks failed
times under these conditions banking
fraternity of the keeping vigilance through officer
employed for other purpose any sign of weakness bad
agement dishonesty fairly OF quick detection, and the
difficulty be eened removed before injury inflicted
the public There little doubt that il such plan
San Francisco the suspension OF the California safe deposit
and company had happened ALL would have
much earlier with greatly diminished possibilities harm.
What likely the essential weakness of that institution
might have been dseed and
gether prevented.
Furthermore the growth OF mushroom banks which always
appear prosperous times and which prequenty
wndlng schemes would probably be severely checked lime
light scrutiny of the clearing house.
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BUT HE DRAWS HIS SALARY

n ANK COMMISSIONER LYNCH is reported depong that
X the official body OF which he supreme bluff
and he asks be invested with greater powers Wfatethe
commission needs IN tact honest mennot The
have been honest the past They chosen
from the ranks OF the professional politicians It the
mission but the commissioners who constituted the bluff
The demand for greater powers simply trick up
tracks 1t very much akin Mr. Lynch request for sexecuive
delnquens relation
the California safe deposit and company That the way
OF the politician Cover the tracks any who has pull
Perhaps Mr. Lynch will explain why the public entitled
the fullest knowledge Of transactions between bank
and of that those
transactions involve the corrupt
ample power to bring up
done because the failed of its duty for
that may be inferred
When Mr. Lynch begins specify the powers that he
declares would the ills from which the financial body suffers
might he ridiculous He give
power any bank 500 for refusal
That device would simply add rang fine the
existing powers The of power in
publicity The addition Of 500 power putting
a Of coal o help the weight
The commission has full power examine the
report soyency depositng public If that
had been fulfilled the California deposit
would have been forced close perhaps
before the crash But the gave reports they
knew be misleading In word, the reports dishonest If
the public had been advised that the securities held by the bank
anything like the hev would
have very quickly stopped depostng and the bank
been compelled to close.
The right and duty to let the public know in way they can
understand the condition Of banks the single power needed
the only power that can be
given the OF this power that the clearing house
committee OF Chicago maintains ovency Of banks that city
compe stop swindng deposors by exer-
that the clearing Fran
proposes accomplish the end Bankers that
danger the whole community they COM
PEELED organize unoay IN edefens because the
missions are usually mannedsby cheap politicians.
spectacle Wolfe and Leavtt examining Lynch on what
they don't know about banking has its humorous side but the joke
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Choosing the Camera

AS a rule, when a boy comes to me
for advice in the matter of photograph
ing animals. his first question is: What
kind of a camera shall I get?' II money
is no object, would advise boy to get
at once a long focus camera of the re-
fiex type, 6tted with a focal-plane shut
ter and a fast lens. This is the very
best outfit on the market for this par
ticular kind of work, but 1t is quite ex-
pensive and most boys are not over
burdened with money. This style being
out of the reach of most youngsters,
then, it is of some comfort to learn that
one can do mighty good work without
it. I have seen most beautiful bird
photographs taken with a S. outfit, and
you can get really, nicely made instru-
'ment at from $40 to $40. Then there are
camera exchanges and other stores,
where second hand Photographic sup
plies are sold, and if you have friend
who knows something about cameras
and lenses, you may sometimes get a
good outfit verY cheap at a place of this
kind. Hand cameras. while very con-
venient are too often of short focus.
and, as consequence, the object photo
graphed will be small unless taken at
close range. though If you can get a
good sharp picture you can always have
1T enlarged. A long focus, tripod cam
era, while not so convenient in many
cases, has several advantages, not the
least of which is that 1t will enable you
to get a larger image. But whatever
you do, get a plate camera, unless your
work requires that you carry your In
strument for very, long distances. in
which case the lightness of films will be
an advantage, or unless it is necessary
for you to take a great number of pic
lures without being able to get at a
dark room. when films will again be
more convenient, because you can load
your camera in broad daylight-Circle.
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Answers to Queries

REPR RESENTATIVES - Subscriber,
CITY. Was the salary of congressman
ever higher than it is now, $4,000?
Yes. Prior TO March 3, 1873, the
salary of congressman was $4,000 a
year and mileage BY the act OF that
date the salary was increased TO $500.
BY an act which became effective jan
uary 90. 1874. the salary was reduced
to the present figure.
DIyORCE-A. o. s.. City. A woman
applied for a divorce, an interlocutory
decree was entered and now 1S months
have elapsed Is she required to go
before the court again to have any
papers signed2
Her lawyer should attend to that.
IT is his business to obtain final de-
cree from the court after the expira-
tion of the time limit.
NAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL-H G.,
City What steps have to be taken to
get boy IN the naval training school
at Yerba Buena?
Communicate with the commandant,
who will send you a circular of in
formation.
HUE AND CRY-A. C. r., City. What
is the origin of hue and cry?
Hue and cry is from the old common
law process of pursuing with horn
and voice, from hundred to hundred
and county to county all robbers and
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felons' Formerly the hundred was
bound to make good all loss occasioned
by the robberies therein committed,
subsequent laws it was made answer
able only for damage committed by
riotous assemblies. The pursuit of a
felon was aided by a description of him
in the Hue and Cry a gazette es-
tablished in 1710 for advertising feIons.
Under the old law 1t was the duty of
every person to join in the hue and cry.
MASS-G. W. NJ, Suisun, Cal. When
was the first midnight mass celebrated
by the late Archbishop Alennany in ST
Mary's cathedral at California and Du-
pont streets, San Francisco?
The question cannot be answered for
the reason that the records were de-
stroyed by the fire of 1906 The ca
thedral was finished in 1854
NATIONAL GUARD Soldier, City
Which state has the greatest number of
national guard?
The state of New York 1t has, ac-
cording to the latest official reports.
Cavalry, $50; artillery, 1909. and in
fantry. li,217. TotaI/14.2s4.
MAPS-R, $. ", City. Are there any
maps published of mining districts of
the state of Nevada?
Such can be obtained from any first
class book seller.
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engagement or interest JuSs
~ announced is that OF Miss Olga
IL sutro and Phillip Irving Man
: = son. Miss Sutro is the young
est daughter of Mrs. Therese Sutro
and the late Gustav sutro. and is an
exceptionally gifted and charming girl.
She and her mother have travelled ex-
tensfvely since her rather's death. re-
turning to California only few
months ago. Mr.. Manson is promi-
nent attorney here, and we'll known In
club and social circles. He is a broth
er of DIR. Josef Manson No definite
date has been set for the wedding. but
it will be an event of the early spring
One of the weeks largest bridge
parties was given yesterday afternoon
by Mrs. G. II. Umbsen in her home at
Broadway and Broderick street. The
large parlors were decorated with
masses OF fruit blossoms and daffodils.
and the wirSing contestants were
awarded exceptionally pretty prizes.
Tea was served at o'clock Anon g
Mrs. Umbsen's guests were: Mrs
7. w. Huntington, Mrs. Marshall Hale.
Mrs. r. I. Bentley, Mrs. Joseph Sisson.
Mrs. Robert Browne. Mrs. c. Wilson,
Mrs. H. o. Wilson. KRIS Peter Dunno.
Mrs Bernardo Shorb, Mrs. Samuel
Gardner Mrs. Harry Bostwick. Mrs.
oliver Dibble Mrs. Joseph Maston, Mrs.
James McNab. Mrs. Milton Unger, Mrs
Hovey, Miss Mary Hovey. Mrs. ]. B.
Chase, Mrs. Chester Haskill, Mrs. Will
liam Lange. Mrs. William Giselman,
Miss Anne Bias. Mrs. Charles Overten
and Mrs. Arthur King.
The whist club composed of 20 So
ciety women will meet at the home of
Mrs. Charles Josselyn tomorrow after
noon.
Mrs. Ynez Shorb White viii sail for
Manila on the transport Thomas to-
morrow. and a farewell party. COM
posed of several members or the young
er set, will be on the dock to say
goodby to the popular matron. Mrs.
White will be married in May from the
home of her sister and brother in law.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. A. Murtagh. to Captain
Carroll Buck, o. S. A The bride and
groom plan to return to California
early next winter. and have already
accepted plans for home OF their
own, which will be built in one OF the
peninsula tracts.
other prominent San Franciscans
who Will SAIL on the Tnomas are Cap
tain and Mrs. Conrad Babcock, who are
on their way to Manila. Mrs. Babcock
is one OF the most charming of the
younger matrons. and Is remembered
here as Miss Marian EeIls. For the
last seven months she has been the
guest of her mother. Mrs Charles Eells.
in the latter's home in Pierce street.
Mrs. James McNab and her daughter,
Miss Susan McNab, will be hostesses
at a large bridge party this after
noon. 1t will take place in their home
in Broadway, and will be attended by
about so guests.
Mrs. George Carr, who is new
conner to San Francisco. is being much
entertained this week by various ma
irons of the smart set. Mrs. Carr is
the house guest of Mrs. James Jordan.
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South African Trade

The British South African trade re-
turns show an interesting condition Of
the trade in that part of the world The
imports for 10 months or 1907 into Brit
ish South Africa were $116, ,017.T01, as
compared with s133,233. .636 for the cor
responding time in 1906. Exports from
South Africa increased from $174.473,-
213 for 10 months in 1906 to S19416S,71S
in 1907. Nearly 10000 men, women and
children of European extraction left
Cape Colony between January and Sep
tember. In other words the white popu-
iation, chief consumers of imported
goods, decreased by per cent.
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The Smart Set

Mrs. II. J. Morton has hidden ~ CT
society's women to a luncheon today
which promises TO be one of the pret-
test affairs OF the season.
News comes from France that Mr..
and Mrs. Spencer Eddy have taken
villa at Cannes and will spend as much
time as possible in the popular little
town Mr.. Eddy. however. as secre-
taiy OF the American embassy in Ber-
lin. is obliged to be in the capital city
most OF the time. The Eddys write
that their next long leave OF absence
next fall
Mrs Walter Thorne gave one OF the
seasons largest bridge parties yester-
day afternoon. and her guests enjoyed
an unusually well contested game. for
which handsome prizes were awarded.
The game was followed by an informal
tea
Mrs. Linda Bryan was hostess at
a large tea Sunday afternoon last.
given In honor OF Mrs Ynez Shorb
White About 100 people attended the
affair and took this opportunity to
wish the charming matron pleasant
voyage Among the guests. who were
Mrs. White. were: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Fee, Miss Marcia F.se. Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Dunn, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Nor
row. Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Steel. Mr. and
Mrs Campbell Shorb. Miss Ethel Shorb.
Miss Mabel Toy. Miss Helene Robeson.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Grey. Mr.. and Mrs
j. Wilson Shiels. George Lewis, George
whipple. George Hensley and DIR. Ru-
pert Blue.
Charles Norris VIII be host at a thea
ter party this evening. his guests being
Mr. and Mrs. Walter MacGavfn. Miss
Dolly Z MacGavfn. Miss Florence Mar
tin and Phil Kehrlein- after attend
ing the Van Ness theater, Mr.. Norris
and guests will have supper at one
of the downtown cafes.
Mrs Edgar c. Bradley will be the
guest of honor at a luncheon today 20
be given by Mrs. j. Storror in her
Berkeley home.
Mr. and Mrs George Bates and Mr..
and Mrs. John Hannify, who have been
travelling In Mexico and through shs
southern states. have returned to town
and report a delightful experience
Their longest stay was al Palm Fsacn
Fla, where they had the pleasure OF
meeting several old friends.
One Of Mondays bridge hostsssas
was Mrs j. Leroy Nickel. who enter
tanned 20 Of the smart sets matronS
in her home In Buchanan street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Merle are. spending
the winter In Rome. They will not
return to California for several months.
and may be Joined IN May by Mrs.
Merfe's mother Mrs. BartIav f)1fva-
and Miss Oliver.
Mrs Joseph Austin was hostess AZ
an Informal mardi gras dinner and
dance last night. the guests all tax
ing advantage OF the last dance OF the
year By coming in fancy dress. At
midnight supper was served. and the
social year was hidden farewell with
appropriate toasts
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In These Days of
Love and AIimOny

In These Days of -; M los+ @ oo;c and that reminded
Love and AHn0ny him.
friend
which of the attraction TOR
his plate and his glass BY
BY remarked Don't think that woman
s cha
she's pretty, said after though ne dd not
point object OF admiration
He backto o he of his glass
cordially beaming from her blue
wished speak
suggested As left the
few minutes vouchsafed the explanation:
thought used wife We got
divorce twon nonthsa ago"
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By The Calls lester
CHEAPLY BOUGHT

Hamlette-The dramatic critic of the
Wayback Bugle said that my perform
ance of the Dane was the best that
had ever been seen in Wayback.
Yahrick-Beats all what some of
those fellows will do for couple of
tickets to the show. doesn't it7
sELF-DECEIyER
smith--Hello. Brown, old man, Glad
10 see you. I'm a little short this
morning. and 1 just said to myself,
Now. if 1 can only run across Brown
he'll give me ten"
Brown--There's only one thing worse
than lying to other people, smith-and
that's lying to yourself.
ONE ENOUGH
IF you will marry me-" said Count
castleruin, you viii be received in all
the courts of Europe.
why the plural?" asked the Ameri-
can heiress. Isn't one court enough
for divorce?,
ECONOMICAL
Boozley-win anything at the poker
game last nightg
Soakley-No, l lost $40. But l got
picked, and it would have cost
me more than $40 buying it in the
regular way.
FAILED TO IMPROVE
do you believe that racing inn
proves horses?"
We'll, it seems never to have had
that effect on the ones l bet on"
w. ]. w.
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When Katherine Gray
Ran Away TO Stage

,,,, Gray appears author Of
HcH hdtHCi ING oiV of
Kan Away 10 Stage The Ladie As
relating
position the of the heasr there
The successful
of thoughts
with who turned out
fterward
proved dvalua TO m makes
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-04

The Herrinites who are tryine
to destroy the Lincoln- Roosevelt
leagues prestige in Washington over.
estimate their own intelligence anc
underestimate that of the man in the
White House.
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The information is going the
rounds of the press that i'll St. Joseph,
Mo, there is Chinese laundryman
whose name is Dam Ii. OF course
the story may be a-well, it may not
be true.
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Sailors Bite Rats;
Rats Give Plague

following overheard the
"Wo they huntin all rats fer?'
nohn7 the plague an
yerd ook out, yern maybe"
justse it?'
nohns You've the when been
by flea what what's bit sailor
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NOTE AND COMMENT

A French scientist has discovered
that snails snore. Just wait until
the president gets congress off his
handsi
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-04

Charity will shiver and starve FOR
many day if she depends upon thai
$4,65o.o5 that Ruef demands of the
prosecution.
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How to Pronounce
Name of the Gj0a

who find it difficult pronounce the
HOr ~ O
Name OF Inc UJOd which penetrated the Northwest
able afford the nforma
spelled "Youa" 400
performing that made Amundsen famous
Denmark this
exhibit there The Smith
perfect model of the little vessel but Denmark wants
erealsh
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The New York World asks in inn
passioned tones Shall the demo-
cratic party die?" We sincerely hope
not A fight is more fun than flu
neral
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-04

The undertakers of Oakland ban
quoted on Monday night. A jolly
time was had.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-04

. N engagement OF interest just
V announced is that OF Miss Olga
sutro and Phillip Irving Man
- SON Miss sutro Is the young
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-04

Mrs Edgar c. Bradley will be the
guest of honor at a luncheon today 70
be given by Mrs. j. Storror in her
Berkeley home.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-04

Charles Norris VIII be host at a thea
ter party this evening. his guests being
Mr. and Mrs. Walter MacGavfn. Miss
Dolly 4 MacGavin. Miss Florence Mar
tin and Phil Kehrlein- after attend
ing the Van Ness theater. Mr.. Norris
and guests will have supper at one
of the downtown cafes.
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r TIRAM HENRY MAXIM who is reported to have invented
Fl noseess hearm, he ashamed and He
reported have characterized his invention "devish
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WEDNESDAY EDITORIAL PAGE MARCH 1905
The Insider
Finds that lawyer was not enthusiastic about
flirtatious beauty because she had been
his charming wife up to two months ago

The clubman and | were discussing
perennial pulpit topic, and that remi
him:
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Mr. and Mrs George Bates and Mr..
and Mrs John Hannify, who have been
travelling in Mexico and through sha
southern states. have returned to town
and report a delightful experiences.
Their longest stay was at Palm Beach.
Fla, where they had the pleasure OF
meeting several old friends
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-01-17
MII.nuR.

Rev. A. J. seard delivered quite al
interesting sermon at the Christian
church Sunday. Uncle Eli Moore was
among the many ~ho attended
On New Years day a wedding oc-
CURED Al the home Of w NJ Stur-
CELL The eontractiag parties Sere
Miss Ida. the attractive daughter II
Mr.. SlurEell. and Mr. Davis. the son
Of c. c. Davis. q DanvIlle. The mar
rage took place rather quietly. Yet
owing 10 the happy holiday seasoa.
1. Vas naturally a very pretty affair
We Join in extending congratulations,
Our school closed last THURSDAY
with quite a large crowd in attend
Ance.
r NJ Lemaster visited friends here
last Sunday. his first visit in three
years. We are delighted that his
health Is considerably improved.
o u. Bother. our highly esteemed
friend. seems TO Be getting alOng
nicely. Ne are delighted to have him
in our midst.
Dr. J. ]. Gambin and wife Of Blain'
and J 5. os,.on. wife and three dAugf
tiers formed a merry party at dinne'
! a. the home OF NJ F. swe,nam sun
day.
jackson Green and wife from Ash
lsnd we're here for hriei visit.
Mr. TAYLOR. who has been the CUES
o. Rer daughter. Ms r. 2 Travis. Vi
return to Ashland today.
Arthur Green. of Ashland. Who IA
hsen visiting friends and relatives Ia
returned hon.
MI and Mrs n T. HAYES and daus
ter. Miss Martha Elizabeth. are spenS
irr several weeks with Mr. HAYES as
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs IsNa
iiayes. Nho are very sick
The Ht,le child OF SAira vanhOcs
4 is no better.
John POe let sunday Tor cclamau
|, o. after spending the holidays Wii
q his family.
4 Miss Mamie werman. o. Pro
4 p,rity. Is expected 10 visi, here so
a Mr.. Greea. Mr.. Goodman. Il. r SieV
5 an. Loek NcOVe. Mr.. Neal and =
/ Chaffius were among the many ua'
5 cling men here this week.
i All Fair.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-01-17

County OF Floyd. IS:
l. J. N. Wellington. Cashier Of
the above named bank. do sOlemnly
swear that the above statement is
true to the best Of my knowledge and
beliet. IN Wellington. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me
this the 9th day of Aug. 1907.
". H. MAY.
Notary Public.
NJ commission expires February
Is. 1910.
correct-Attest:
James Goble.
R. E Stanley.
4 W. R Callihan.
Directors.
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LANES VIRGIL WOODS

The dreaded monster has again cord
Into our community. this time to the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs James Woods.
Of vessie. Nv. and took from them
their little Dor. James virEiL This
little bud vas not permitted to bioQm
Was horn August lst. 1895. died NOV.
Il. 1907. axe thrre ycarS thrce months
ana Is DAYS This short stay in this
world vas one q sunshine Tor the
family. lie vas - very brisht and
affectionatc. he loved his parents With
love Ike fire that would psneirate
the hardest Substance. Quite often
they would say msmas haby. h. voul
rply. no not mamas baby. her boy.
he vas the nght Of the home, Joy
al rarents ana children. bat q rleassl
the an Wise God 10 call him iome.
Ills sickness lasted Ouly thrce dsys
e,er,thsnr vas done tha, could Il
done II tEe way Of melicai skiii- e1i
10 no avail. and Inv ans tired child
H. vas laid In his mo,her's arms sne
hid his feversd hsado The Saviour
breas, and tel asleep 10 Nske ir tb2l
psaatifui c.ty Which hath toaniationi
whose rssssr and builder s Cod TN