Evening star., 1914-11-10

purpose for which loaned and full de-
scription of the same.
The law should not apply to the Ma
tional Guard, sherifs, policemen. con-
stables and other peace officers, while
engaged in the discharge Of their off,
cial duties.
"The penalty for violating the pro-
visions of such law should be a
fine of not more than 5000, and a sep
arate offense should be regarded as
committed for each day during which
any person should continue such vio-
lation, or sentence to Jail in default.
I'm order that the disposal Of deadly
weapons might be more fully covered
in a manner to furnish ready identifi-
cation, not only of the article but of
the person who might procure the same,
a law with reference to dealers and
others somewhat after the pattern of
the one now in vogue should be en-
acted. This should cover retail sales.
loans and giving away of weapons by
any persons, firm or corporation to
whom licenses might be issued by the
assessor of the District, after applica-
tion had been made in writing; and in
cases of individuals they to furnish un-
doubted evidence of their good char
acter. and. of corporations, likewise
of their good standing.
Applications for Permits.
The application should contain the
name and address OF the applicant,
members OF firms or corporations, and
a statement of the various kinds Of
weapons to be kept for sale at places
of business. Further. the application
should contain an agreement that dur
ing the term of license the applicant
would not sell, loan or give away any
kind of deadly weapon to any minor
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tofore stated. and that the applicant
Will report in writing to the superin-
tendent of police every sale. loan or
gift of any weapon. its style. caliber,
make and number, the purpose for
which the same is purchased or OBJ
tanned. within twenty-four hours after
such sale, gift or loan, and shall
further agree in case of violation of
any of these provisions of the law that
the license shall forfeit to the District.
In addition, each applicant shall exc
cute A reliable bond in the sum of
$1,000. with at least two securities,
conditioned that the applicant will
faithfully observe all the provisions of
the law relating to the sale, loan or
gift Of deadly weapons then in force in
the District. and shall report sales.
loans or gifts as heretofore stipulated
to the superintendent of police within
twenty-four hours after the same has
been sold. loaned or given away, and
shall keep a register which shall con-
tain the names Of purchasers. bor-
rowers. or to whom presented. date of
| such purchase. license number of the
| person purchasing. borrowing or re-
| ceiving. make. caliber and number of
| weapon. residence and similar informa-
| tion.
License Fee Required.
1.-THE license fee shall not be less
than s25. and such license shall be
posted in a conspicuous place where
the business may be conducted
only be revoked where provisions Of
| where it Is established by the police
department before the assessor that
| the holder for any good cause Is un-
| worthy to possess the same. In addi-
| tion to any individual, firm or corpora
ton suffering revocation of license for
any violation OF the deadly weapon
law. they shall be subject to a penalty
| of not less than $50 nor more. than
5000 for each day during which such
nerson. firm or corporation shall con-
tinue any violation.
| "Tt is not believed that the carrying
Of concealed weapons can be effectual-
| lv stnnped by the enactment of any
| law, but the licensing of the one who
may sell under penalties for violation
and the licensing of the one who buys
under other penalties for violation
should reduce the dangerous practice
| to q minimum"
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