The San Francisco call., 1909-12-22
Answers to Queries

BANKs-v. p. Oakland. Cal. Please publish
Francisco in 1s67-6s.
Bankers-Banks & Co., Belloc Freres,
A. Borel, B. Davidson & Co., Donohoe,
Kelly & Co., Gram & Menzie, Abel Guy.
Hentch & Berton. Hickox & Spear.
Lunning & Co, Parrott & Co.. Sather
& Co, John Slime & Co., Tallant & Co.,
Wells, Fargo & Co.
Banks-Bank of British Columbia,
Bank of British North America, Bank
of California, First national bank,
London and San Francisco bank, Pa
cific bank.
Savings and Loan-California build
ing. Loan and Savings, Farmers and
Mechanics bank. French savings bank,
Hibernia bank, Odd Fellows bank. San
Francisco savings union, Savings and
Loan society.
REMOVING STUMPs-E. H., Livermore, Cal
What is the method for removing stumps with
saltpeter?
Make a strong solution of saltpeter
in water; bore hole in the stump, say
two feet deep. fill it with the solution
in summer and plug the opening tight
In late spring remove the plug, fill. the
opening with coal oil, set fire to it and
let it burn. There will be a simmering
fire which win burn down to the roots
in all directions. and all that will have
to be done then will be to remove or
distribute the ashes.
AN OLD TIME WRECK-W. E. Piedmont
Cal. Can you give me any information of the
wreck of the steamer Central America previous
" the George Law, or where / may get particu-
lars:
The vessel was wrecked off the
coast of Hatteras. September II, 1857,
and 400 Californians who were return
ing east were drowned. Particulars of
the wreck, in the Alta California state
library, Sacramento. October %. 1857,
October "a, November 1. and December
80 of that year; February 10. 1858.
cHRYsoPALoE- A. A., Alameda. Cal.
What is the meaning of chrysopaloe, the name
given to Golden Gate straits?
1t is the name given to mineral of
the cymophane variety of very yell
lowish green and very clear. The dis
coverer of the strait thought it was of
the color of that mineral and applied
the name to it.
NATURALIZATIoN-J P. T., San Jose. Cal.
In 1900 took out my first papers in Circle City.
Alaska. Then went to Canada and returned TO
the United States and have resided in California
since 1904. Am entitled to my final papers:
You are not, as you did not make
application within seven years after,
making declaration.
CUT GLASS Subscriber Amador county. Cal
Why Is "cut glass so expensive and what is
such glass?
Because of the labor required to pro-
duce,, it. 1t is glass having a surface
ground ands polished and cut by hand
in facets or figures.
SECRET sERvIcE-A Reader. CITY. where
must one apply to join the secret service DEPART
ment of the United States?
To the chief of the secret service
department, United States treasury de-
partment, Washington, D. C. j.
the most efficient method for removing incrus
tation from the inside of tea kettle.
Chip it off. The way to prevent in
crustation is to put two or three oyster
shells in the kettle.
ISSUED out Of tie San Francisco mint naa are oes Tefy
scarce.
The issue of 1894 was only "a and
that is the only scarce issue of dimes
from that mint.
PUBLIC LANDs-R. B. B.. Burlingame. Cal.
Where can obtain information as to government
lands?
Write to the United states land of
fee in the district about which YOU
seek information.
BULLETINS-D. F.. Yreka. Cal. To whom
shall ! write for United States bulletins issncd
about medicinal plants?
Agricultural department.. Washing
ton, d. c.
GOLD coINAGE-G.. city. what denomIn..
tons Of gold coins have been issued from the
United States mints?
81. s25o So. 81 (proof pieces onlv1.
s5, $40, and $50.
DRAMATIZATI0N--A. s. Can any one dram
atize a novel without infringing on the authors
rights?
Yes, if the novel is not copyrighted.
otherwise you must obtain permission.
STREET SELLER- one who wants to sell
horns. confetti and the like In the streets ~
San Francisco on New Years eve allowed to do
SO without a license:
No.
TwAIN--R. R. H.. Oakland. Cal. What Is
the most humorous production by Mark Twain?
That is matter of individual judg-
ment.
IN THE FUTURE W. NJ. pre.iaIo g.,
On what day Of the week will July 4. 1913. fall:
Friday.